Asus P8Z77-M PRO User Manual

P8Z77-M
PRO

Motherboard

E7076

First Edition
January 2012

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Contents

Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi

About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii

P8Z77-M PRO specications summary .................................................................... ix

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome! ....................................................................................................1-1

1.2 Package contents.......................................................................................1-1

1.3 Special features..........................................................................................1-2

1.3.1 Product highlights........................................................................1-2

1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors II ......................................................1-4

1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features ........................................................... 1-5

1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ..................................................... 1-6

1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY .............................................................................. 1-6

1.3.6 Other special features ................................................................. 1-7

Chapter 2: Hardware information

2.1 Before you proceed ...................................................................................2-1

2.2 Motherboard overview ............................................................................... 2-2

2.2.1 Motherboard layout ..................................................................... 2-2

2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................2-4

2.2.3 System memory .......................................................................... 2-5

2.2.4 Expansion slots ......................................................................... 2-12

2.2.5 Onboard switches .....................................................................2-14

2.2.6 Onboard LEDs ..........................................................................2-18

2.2.7 Jumper ...................................................................................... 2-21

2.2.8 Internal connectors....................................................................2-22

2.3 Building your computer system .............................................................2-31

2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system ............ 2-31

2.3.2 CPU installation.........................................................................2-32

2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ............................. 2-34

2.3.4 DIMM installation.......................................................................2-36

2.3.5 Motherboard installation ............................................................ 2-37

2.3.6 ATX Power connection .............................................................. 2-39

2.3.7 SATA device connection ............................................................ 2-40

2.3.8 Front I/O Connector ..................................................................2-41

2.3.9 Expansion Card installation.......................................................2-42

2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback ............................................................... 2-43

2.3.11 Rear panel connection ..............................................................2-44

2.3.12 Audio I/O connections ............................................................... 2-46

2.4 Starting up for the rst time .................................................................... 2-48

2.5 Turning off the computer ......................................................................... 2-48

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Contents

Chapter 3: BIOS setup

3.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................3-1

3.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................................3-1

3.2.1 EZ Mode......................................................................................3-2

3.2.2 Advanced Mode .......................................................................... 3-3

3.3 Main menu ..................................................................................................3-5

3.4 Ai Tweaker menu ........................................................................................ 3-7

3.5 Advanced menu .......................................................................................3-18

3.5.1 CPU Conguration .................................................................... 3-18

3.5.2 PCH Conguration .................................................................... 3-21

3.5.3 SATA Conguration ................................................................... 3-22

3.5.4 System Agent Conguration......................................................3-23

3.5.5 USB Conguration ....................................................................3-25

3.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration ................................................ 3-26

3.5.7 APM ..........................................................................................3-28

3.5.8 Network Stack ........................................................................... 3-29

3.6 Monitor menu ...........................................................................................3-30

3.7 Boot menu ................................................................................................3-33

3.8 Tools menu ............................................................................................... 3-35

3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ............................................................ 3-35

3.8.2. ASUS O.C. Prole ..................................................................... 3-35

3.8.3. ASUS SPD Information ............................................................. 3-36

3.9 Exit menu .................................................................................................. 3-37

3.10 Updating BIOS .......................................................................................... 3-38

3.10.1 ASUS Update utility...................................................................3-38

3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ............................................................. 3-41

3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility................................................. 3-42

3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ................................................................. 3-43

Chapter 4: Software support

4.1 Installing an operating system .................................................................4-1

4.2 Support DVD information .......................................................................... 4-1

4.2.1 Running the support DVD ........................................................... 4-1

4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals..................................................4-2

4.3 Software information .................................................................................4-3

4.3.1 AI Suite II.....................................................................................4-3

4.3.2 TurboV EVO ................................................................................ 4-4

4.3.3 DIGI+ VRM .................................................................................. 4-8

4.3.4 EPU ........................................................................................... 4-10

4.3.5 USB 3.0 Boost........................................................................... 4-11

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Contents

4.3.6 USB BIOS Flashback ................................................................ 4-12

4.3.7 FAN Xpert+ ...............................................................................4-14

4.3.8 Ai Charger+ ...............................................................................4-15

4.3.9 Probe II......................................................................................4-16

4.3.10 Sensor Recorder ....................................................................... 4-17

4.3.11 ASUS Update ............................................................................ 4-18

4.3.12 MyLogo2 ...................................................................................4-19

4.3.13 Audio congurations..................................................................4-21

4.4 RAID congurations ................................................................................4-22

4.4.1 RAID denitions ........................................................................4-22

4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks .................................................4-23

4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS .................................................. 4-23

4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility ................4-23

4.4.5 Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies ...................4-27

4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk.....................................................................4-39

4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS ................ 4-39

4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® .................................. 4-39

4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation ...... 4-40

4.5.4 Using a USB oppy disk drive ................................................... 4-41

Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support

5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology ..................................................................5-1

5.1.1 Requirements .............................................................................. 5-1

5.1.2 Before you begin ......................................................................... 5-1

5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards ................................5-2

5.1.4 Installing the device drivers ......................................................... 5-3

5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology ...............................5-3

5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology ......................................................................... 5-4

5.2.1 Requirements .............................................................................. 5-4

5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards ......................................5-4

5.2.3 Installing the device drivers ......................................................... 5-5

5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology ..................................... 5-5

5.3 LucidLogix Virtu MVP ................................................................................ 5-8

5.3.1 Installing LucidLogix Virtu MVP ................................................... 5-8

5.3.2 Setting up your display ................................................................ 5-9

5.3.3 Conguring LucidLogix Virtu MVP ............................................5-10

Appendices

Notices ........................................................................................ A-1

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Safety information

Electrical safety

• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet

before relocating the system.

• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables
for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all
power cables are unplugged.

• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.

• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not
sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power
company.

• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service

technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals
that came with the package.

• Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.

• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where it may become wet.

• Place the product on a stable surface.

• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service

technician or your retailer.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

• Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it
supports.

• Chapter 2: Hardware information

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when
installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and
connectors on the motherboard.

• Chapter 3: BIOS setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

• Chapter 4: Software support

This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the
motherboard package and the software.

• Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support

This chapter describes how to install and congure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and

NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards.

Where to nd more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

1. ASUS websites

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2. Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers,

that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.

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Conventions used in this guide

To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to

complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to

complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

Typography

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italic

s Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means

that you must press the enclosed key.that you must press the enclosed key.

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.Return key.

<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key

names are linked with a plus sign (+).

Example: <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del>

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P8Z77-M PRO specications summary

CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™Core™

Chipset Intel® Z77 Express Chipset

Memory 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 2400 (O.C.)* / 2200(O.C.)* /

Expansion slots 2 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slots (single at x16, or dual at

VGA

Multi-GPU support Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology (with 2 PCIex16Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology (with 2 PCIex16 SLI™ Technology (with 2 PCIex16

Storage Intel® Z77 Express Chipset

LAN Realtek® 8111F Gigabit LAN controller

i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® Processors
Supports 22/32nm CPU
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
* The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the

CPU types.

** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list

2133(O.C.)* / 2000(O.C.)* / 1866(O.C.)* / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz,

non-ECC, un-buffered memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP)
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics

of individual CPUs. Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualied

Vendors List) for details.

x8 / x8 mode)
1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot [black] (max. at x4 mode, compatible
with PCIe x1 and x4 devices)
1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots
* PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generationCore™
processors.

Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel® HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/ DVI-D/ RGB port

Supports HDMI with max. resolution 1920 x 1200@60Hz
Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 1920 x 1200@60Hz
Supports RGB with max. resolution 2048 x 1536@75Hz

Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D/Quick Sync Video/Clear Video HD
Technology/Insider™
Maximum shared memory of 1696MB

graphics card)
Supports AMD® 3-Way / Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
Supports Lucidlogix Virtu MVP Technology*
*LucidLogix Virtu MVP supports Windows® 7 operating systems.

- 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support

- 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (blue) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support

- Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start
Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology*
ASMedia® SATA 6Gb/s controller**

- 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s ports
* Supports on Intel® Core™ processor family with Windows® 7
operating systems.
** These SATA ports are for data hard drives only. ATAPI

devices are not supported.

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P8Z77-M PRO specications summary

Audio Realtek® ALC892 8-channel high denition audio CODEC

USB ASMedia USB 3.0 controller- supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost

ASUS Unique Features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM:

- Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless Sound

- Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming and front panel
jack-retasking

- Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O

UASP Mode

- 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue)

Intel® Z77 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost
UASP Mode*

- 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support

- 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue)

Intel® Z77 Express Chipset

- 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at back
panel)

* The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows 7 or later versions.

UASP standard only supports Windows 8.

ASUS Digital Power Design

- Industry leading Digital 8-Phase Power Design (6-phase for
CPU, 2-phase for iGPU)

- ASUS DIGI+ VRM Utility

ASUS EPU

- EPU, EPU switch

ASUS TPU

- Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost, TPU switch

ASUS Exclusive Features:

- Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth
domination for top network program in use.

- USB 3.0 Boost featuring the latest USB 3.0 UASP standard

- AI Charger+

- Disk Unlocker

- AI Suite II

- Anti Surge

- MemOK!

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:

- ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution

- ASUS Fan Xpert+

ASUS EZ DIY:

- ASUS USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback
Wizard for EZ BIOS download scheduling

- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user
interface

- ASUS O.C. Tuner

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

- ASUS EZ Flash 2

ASUS Q-Design:

- ASUS Q-Slot

- ASUS Q-DIMM

- ASUS Q-Connector

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P8Z77-M PRO specications summary

ASUS Exclusive
Overclocking Features

Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x HDMI port

Internal I/O connectors 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin)

BIOS features 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0,

Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE, WOR by PME

Support DVD contents Drivers

Form factor mATX Form Factor, 9.6”x 9.6” (24.4cm x 24.4cm)

Precision Tweaker 2:

- vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.005V increment

- vDRAM Bus: 187-step Memory voltage control

- vPCH: 190-step Chipset voltage control

- iGPU: 238-step iGPU voltage control

- vCPU_PLL: 160-step CPU & PCH PLL voltage control

SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection):

- BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at

0.1MHz increment

Overclocking Protection:

- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)

1 x DVI-D
1 x RGB
1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port
2 x eSATA 6Gb/s ports
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback)
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
8-channel Audio I/O ports

3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports
2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray)
4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue)
1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin)
3 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin)
Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
1 x S/PDIF out header
24-pin EATX Power connector
8-pin EATX 12V Power connector
System Panel (Q-Connector)
1 x BIOS Flashback switch
1 x MemOK! switch
1 x Clear CMOS Jumper
1 x EPU switch
1 x TPU switch
1 x COM port connecter
1 x TPM header

SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS,
ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen
function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial
Presence Detect) memory information

ASUS Utilities
ASUS Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)

*Specications are subject to change without notice.

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Chapter 1

User Manual

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-M PRO motherboard!

The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another
standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!

Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in
your package with the list below.

1.2 Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

ASUS P8Z77-M PRO

motherboard

2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables

1 x ASUS I/O Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit

User manual Support DVD

Chapter 1

1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge

connector

ASUS P8Z77-M PRO

• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

• The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specications may

vary with different models.

1-1

1.3 Special features

1.3.1 Product highlights

Chapter 1

LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second/Third Generation Core™ i7 / Core™
i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® Processors

This motherboard supports the Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron®
processors in the LGA1155 package, with iGPU, memory, and PCI Express controllers
integrated to support onboard graphics out with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (4 DIMMs)
DDR3 memory, and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance.
Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium/Pentium®/Celeron® processors are among the most

powerful and energy efcient CPUs in the world.

Intel® Z77 Express Chipset

The Intel® Z77 Express Chipset is a single-chipset designed to support the 1155 socket Intel®
3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors. It provides improved

performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability.

Additionally, Z77 chipset provides 4 USB 3.0 ports for 10 times faster data retrieval speed.
Moreover, IntelIntel® Z77 Express Chipset can also enable iGPU function, letting users enjoy the
latest Intel® integrated graphic performance.

PCI Express® 3.0

PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the latest PCI Express bus standard with improved encoding
schemes that provide twice the performance of the current PCIe 2.0. The total bandwidth
for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32Gb/s, double the 16Gb/s of PCIe 2.0 (in x16 mode).
As such, PCIe 3.0 provides users an unprecedented data speeds, combined with the
convenience and seamless transition offered by complete backward compatibility with PCIe

1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. PCIe 3.0 will become a must-have feature for users who wish to

improve and optimize graphic performance, as well as have the latest technology available to

them.

* PCI 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors.

Intel® Smart Response Technology

Intel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance by using an installed
fast SSD (min 18.6GB available capacity required) as a cache for frequently accessed data.

Key benets include reduced load and wait times, and lower power consumption through the

elimination of unnecessary hard drive spin. This technology combines SSD performance with
hard drive capacity, operating up to 6X faster than a hard drive-only system.

* Intel® Smart Response Technology is supported by 3rd/2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor

family on Windows® 7 operating systems.

** Operating systems must be installed on the HDD to launch Intel® Smart Response Technology.

The capacity of the SSD is reserved for caching function.

Intel® Rapid Start Technology

Allows your computer to quickly resume from a low-power hibernate state in seconds. Saving
your system memory to the designated SSD, it provides your computer a faster wake-up
response time, while still keeping the energy use low.

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Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Intel® Smart Connect Technology

Your computer can receive web updates with fresh content for selected applications, even
when the system is in sleep mode. This means less time waiting for applications to update

and sync with the cloud, leading to a more efcient computing experience.

Dual-Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.)/
1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz Support

The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of DDR3

2400(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) /1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to2000(O.C.) /1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to

meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet
applications. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system
memory to boost system performance.

Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support

Flexible Multi-GPU Solutions, Your Weapon of Choice!

P8Z77-M PRO brings you the multi-GPU choice of either SLI™ or CrossFireX. The
motherboard features the most powerful Intel® Z77 platform to optimize PCIe allocation in

multiple GPU congurations. Expect a brand-new gaming style you’ve never experienced

before!

Complete USB 3.0 Integration

Double USB Access, Double Convenience

ASUS facilitates the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel – 6
USB 3.0 ports in total. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to 10
times faster than USB 2.0. The P8Z77-M PRO affords greater convenience to high speed
connectivity.

Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support

Extra Ports, Extra Speed and Accessibility

The Intel® Z77 Express Chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA)
interface, delivering up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus
systems.

Chapter 1

ASUS P8Z77-M PRO

1-3

1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors II

Chapter 1

Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM

Digital Power Design: The New Standard

ASUS’ new generation Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM launch motherboard
power control into a whole new digital era. The 8 phase digital architecture provides the

highest power efciency, generating less heat to enhance longer component lifespan and

ensure minimal power loss. With ASUS DIGI+ VRM, users can easily adjust power phase
performance, enabling new PWM voltage and frequency modulation controls. Digital 8 power
phase design also expands the modulation spectrum for improved stability and lower VRM
switching noise by dynamically detecting system load, empowering users with superior

exibility and perfect precision to ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability,
and greater power efciency.

DIGI+ VRM

Herald the arrival of a new digital power design era
New ASUS DIGI+ VRM upgrades motherboard power delivery to a digital standard. The
8 digital architecture delivers twice the precision power. With iGPU on P8Z77-M PRO
motherboard, DIGI+ VRM intelligently adjust Vcore PWM, integrated graphics voltages

and frequency modulation to minimize power loss through BIOS tuning and the exclusive

user interface. It increases overclocking range while performance reaches its full potential,
adjusting frequencies dynamically and cutting radiation interference by half to enhance
system stability through enabled spread spectrum. The DIGI+ VRM digital power design

empowers users with superior exibility and perfect precision to ensure optimized
performance. extreme system stability, and greater power efciency.

TPU

The Ultimate Turbo Processor

Unleash your performance with ASUS’ simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. The TPU
chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through Auto Tuning and TurboV

functions. Auto tuning offers a user friendly way to automatically optimize the system for fast,

yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to adjust CPU frequencies

and ratios for optimized performance in diverse situations.

EPU

Energy Efciency All Around

Tap into the world’s rst real-time PC power saving chip through a simple onboard switch or
AI Suite II utility. Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current

PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. This also reduces fan noise
and extends component longevity.

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1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features

GPU Boost

Go to the Limit with iGPU Level Up!
GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance and provides
you with a user-friendly interface to facilitate frequency adjustments.

USB 3.0 Boost

ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) and
automatically increases a USB 3.0 device’s transfer speed up to 170%.

USB BIOS Flashback

With USB BIOS Flashback, simply connect a USB ash drive containing the UEFI BIOS le

to the USB 3.0 port, press the BIOS Flashback button for three seconds, and the BIOS is
updated automatically. With its Windows-compatible application, you can regularly check for
UEFI BIOS updates and download the latest UEFI BIOS automatically.

Network iControl

ASUS Network iControl is an intuitive one-stop network control center that makes it easier
for you to manage your network bandwidth and allows you set, monitor, and schedule the
bandwidth priorities for your network programs. It also allows you to automatically connect to
a PPoE network for a more convenient online experience.

AI Suite II

One-stop Access to Innovative ASUS Features

With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features
into one simple to use software package. It allows you to supervise overclocking, energy
management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. This all-in-one software offers
diverse and ease to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth between different
utilities.

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MemOK!

Any Memory is A-OK!

MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool
requires a mere push of a button to patch memory issues. MemOK! determines fail-safe
settings and dramatically improves your system boot success. Get your system up and
running in no time!

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HDMI 1.4a Support

Chapter 1

High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a set of digital video standards that delivers

multi-channel audio and uncompressed digital video for full HD 1080p visuals and 3D
animation through all high speed HDMI cable with 3D devices. Supporting HDCP copy
protection such as Blu-ray Discs, HDMI provides you with the highest-quality home theater
experience.

1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution

ASUS Fan Xpert+

Customizable Speeds with Independent Fan Control

Hardware-level ASUS Fan Xpert+ allows users to independently adjust both CPU and case

fan speeds with custom calibration and manual prole creation. Both automatic and manual
fan speed controls allow the most extensive fan control and customization ever, to achieve

the best balance of cooling performance and low noise.

ASUS Fanless Design—Heat-sink solution

The stylish heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution that offers users a noiseless PC
environment. Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for motherboard
users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of the chipset and power phase

area through high efcient heat-exchange. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS

stylish heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with the elegant
appearance!

1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY

ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode)

ASUS UEFI BIOS is a mouse-controlled user-friendly graphics interface that you allows you
to easily select performance settings, and drag and drop boot priorities with its EZ Mode

interface. Its Advanced Mode interface allows you to congure more advanced BIOS settings.

New upgrade! Quick and easy information for enhanced system control

- F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey

- F3 Shortcut for most accessed information

- ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and

helping with difcult POST situations.

ASUS Q-Design

ASUS Q-Slot and Q-DIMM design speed up, simplify, and enhances your DIY (Do-it-Yourself)
experience.

ASUS Q-Connector

Make Connection Quick and Accurate!

The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables
in one easy step with one complete module. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of
plugging in one cable at a time, making the connection quick and accurate.

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1.3.6 Other special features

LucidLogix Virtu MVP

LucidLogix Virtu MVP featuring HyperFormance™ Technology boosts your discrete graphics
card up to 30% beyond its original performance. Designed for Intel
and Windows® 7 PCs, it perfectly combines the performance of discrete graphics cards
with fast computing iGPU. Also with the newly designed Virtual Sync, users can enjoy a
smoother gaming experience by eliminating tearing artifacts. LucidLogix Virtu MVP could
also dynamically assign tasks to the best available graphics resource, based on power,

performance and system load. This allows users to fully utilize 3x faster video conversion with

Intel® Quick Sync Video 2.0 technology while retaining high-end 3D rendering and gaming
performance, provided by both NVIDIA® and AMD graphic cards. When the discrete graphics

card is not required, it will put the power use down to near zero, making the system more

environmentally-friendly. For users searching for perfection, LucidLogix Virtu MVP provides

great graphical performance and the best exibility and efciency.

* LucidLogix Virtu MVP supports Windows 7 operating system.
** Intel® Quick Sync Video feature is supported by 3rd/2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor

family.

®

processor graphics

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Chapter 2

Chapter 2: Hardware information

2.1 Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change
any motherboard settings.

• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.

• Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded
object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due
to static electricity.

• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the
bag that came with the component.

• Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is
switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so
may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.

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2.2 Motherboard overview

2.2.1 Motherboard layout

Chapter 2

2-2

Refer to

2.2.8 Internal connectors

information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.

and

2.3.11 Rear panel connection

Chapter 2: Hardware information

for more

Layout contents

Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page

1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2-28

2. LGA1155 CPU socket 2-4

3. CPU, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN,
4-pin CHA_FAN1-3 )

4. DDR3 DIMM slots 2-5

5. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) 2-25

6. TPM connector (20-1-pin TPM) 2-27

7. MemOK! switch 2-15

8. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 2-24

9. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors
(7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray])

10. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors
(7-pin SATA3G_3–6 [blue])

11. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 2-29

12. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2-21

13. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 2-24

14. BIOS Flashback switch 2-14

15. Standby power LED 2-18

16. TPU switch 2-16

17. EPU switch 2-17

18. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 2-27

19. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 2-25

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2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel®
3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium / Celeron Processors.

Chapter 2

Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.

• The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install a
LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket.

• Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and
the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap
is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard
components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/
transit-related.

• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise

Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the

LGA1155 socket.

• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from
incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP
cap.

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2.2.3 System memory

The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules
(DIMM) slots.

A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR
or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.

Recommended memory congurations

Install one memory module in slot A2 rst as a single-channel operation.

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Memory congurations

You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the
DIMM sockets.

Chapter 2

• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps
the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel conguration. Any excess
memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.

• Due to Intel® 2nd generation processors' behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz

memory module will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default.

• According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect
the CPU.

• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we
recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.

• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB
or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be
about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the
following:

- Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS.

- Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the

motherboard.
For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us.

• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less
(Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB).

• The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect
(SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module.
Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a
lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked
or at a higher frequency, refer to section

3.4 Ai Tweaker menu

for manual memory

frequency adjustment.

• For system stability, use a more efcient memory cooling system to support a full

memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.

P8Z77-M PRO Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3 2400(O.C.) MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage

A-DATA AX3U2400GC4G10(XMP) 4GB DS - - 10-11-11-30 1.65 • •

CORSAIR CMGTX8(XMP) 8GB ( 4x 2GB ) SS - - 10-12-10-30 1.65 • • •

G.SKILL F3-19200CL11Q-16GBZHD(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 11-11-11-31 1.65 • • •

G.SKILL F3-19200CL11Q-16GBZHD(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 11-11-11-31 1.65 • • •

GEIL GOC316GB2400C10QC(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 10-11-11-30 1.65 • •

Kingston KHX2400C11D3K4/8GX(XMP) 8GB ( 4x 2GB ) SS - - 11-13-11-30 1.65 • • •

Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK (381850)(XMP) 2GB DS - - - 1.65 • • •

* The 2400MHz memory modules above are supported by this motherboard; however, the actual

frequency support varied depending on the O.C. margin of the installed CPU.
** Due to Intel 2nd generation processors' behavior, DDR3 2200 and above/2000/1800 MHz memory
module runs ay DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default.

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DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM

P8Z77-M PRO Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3 2200(O.C.) MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage

G.SKILL F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4G ( 2x 2G ) DS - - 7-10-10-28 1.65 • •

GEIL GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.65 • • •

GEIL GET38GB2200C9ADC(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-11-9-28 1.65 • • •

KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS Kingmax N/A - - • •

* The memory modules in 2200MHz and above are supported by this motherboard; however, the

actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. margin of the installed CPU.
** Due to Intel 2nd generation processors' behavior, DDR3 2200 and above/2000/1800 MHz memory
module runs ay DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default.

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM

P8Z77-M PRO Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3 2133(O.C.) MHz capability

D IM M s oc k et su p po rt

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage

A-DATA 8154A 1044(XMP) 2GB SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.55-1.75 • • •

A-DATA AX3U2133C2G9B(XMP) 2GB SS - - 9-11-9-27 1.55~1.75 • • •

A-DATA AX3U2133GC2G9B(XMP) 2GB SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.55-1.75 • •

A-DATA AX3U2133GC4G9B(XMP) 8GB ( 4x 2GB ) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65 • • •

Apacer 78.BAGE4.AFD0C(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 - • • •

CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2A2133C9(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9-10-9-24 1.65 • • •

CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2B2133C9(Ver7.1)(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •

CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2B2133C9(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 • • •

G.SKILL F3-17000CL9Q-16GBXLD(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 9-11-9-28 1.65 • • •

G.Skill F3-17000CL9Q-16GBZH(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 9-11-10-28 1.65 • • •

G.SKILL F3-17066CL9Q-16GBTDD(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • •

G.SKILL F3-17066CL9D-8GBPID(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • •

Kingston KHX2133C11D3K4/16GX(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 11-12-11-30 1.65 • • •

KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - - 1.65 • •

KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9 1.65 • • •

KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3W1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9 1.65 • • •

KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3X2K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9 1.65 • • •

KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3X2K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • •

KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3T1FK4/8GX(XMP) 8GB ( 4x 2GB ) DS - - 9 1.65 • • •

OCZ OCZ3XTEP2133C9LV4GK 2GB DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.65 • •

Patriot PVV34G2133C9K(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.66 • • •

(Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM

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P8Z77-M PRO Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3 2000(O.C.) MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size

A-DATA AX3U2000GB2G9B(XMP) 2GB DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.55~1.75 • • •

A-DATA AX3U2000GC4G9B(XMP) 4GB DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.55~1.75 • • •

Apacer 78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 - • • •

CORSAIR CMT6GX3M3A2000C8(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS - - 8-9-8-24 1.65 • • •

G.SKILL F3-16000CL9D-4GBRH(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • •

G.SKILL F3-16000CL9D-4GBTD(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • •

GEIL GUP34GB2000C9DC(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.65 • • •

KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS - - 9 1.65 • • •

Transcend TX2000KLN-8GK (388375)(XMP) 4GB DS - - - 1.6 • • •

AEXEA AXA3ES4GK2000LG28V(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - - 1.65 • • •

Patriot PX7312G2000ELK(XMP) 12GB ( 3x 4GB ) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65 • • •

Patriot PV736G2000ELK(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.65 • • •

Silicon Power SP002GBLYU200S02(XMP) 2GB DS - - - - • • •

Team TXD32048M2000C9(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

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Team TXD32048M2000C9-L(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288LT-20 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •

P8Z77-M PRO Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3 1866(O.C.) MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size

A-DATA AX3U1866GC2G9B(XMP) 2GB SS - - 9-11-9-27 1.55~1.75 • • •

A-DATA AX3U1866GC4G9B(XMP) 4GB DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.55~1.75 • • •

CORSAIR CMT32GX3M4X1866C9(XMP) 32GB ( 4x 8GB ) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 • • •

CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.5 • • •

G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-16GBXL(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.5 • • •

G.SKILL F3-14900CL9D-8GBSR(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.5 • • •

G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-8GBFLD(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • •

Patriot PXD34G1866ELK(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • •

Patriot PXD38G1866ELK(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65 • • •

S S/

Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage

DS

S S /

Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage

DS

DI MM s oc ke t su pp or t
(Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM

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P8Z77-M PRO Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3 1600 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size

A-DATA AM2U16BC2P1 2GB SS A-DATA 3CCD-1509A - - • • •

A-DATA AM2U16BC4P2 4GB DS A-DATA 3CCD-1509A - - • • •

A-DATA AX3U1600GC4G9(XMP) 4GB DS - - - 1.55~1.75 • • •

A-DATA AX3U1600PC4G8(XMP) 4GB DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.55~1.75 • • •

CORSAIR HX3X12G1600C9(XMP) 12GB ( 6x 2GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • •

CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •

CORSAIR CMG4GX3M2A1600C6 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 6-6-6-18 1.65 • • •

CORSAIR CMP6GX3M3A1600C8(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65 • • •

CORSAIR CMP6GX3M3A1600C8(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65 • • •

CORSAIR CMX6GX3M3C1600C7(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS - - 7-8-7-20 1.65 • • •

CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1600C8(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.5 • • •

CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •

Crucial BL12864BN1608.8FF(XMP) 2GB( 2x 1GB ) SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65 • • •

G.SKILL F3-12800CL7Q-16GBXH(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 7-8-7-24 1.6 • • •

G.SKILL F3-12800CL9Q-16GBXL(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •

G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-8GBRH(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 7-8-7-24 1.6 • • •

G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •

G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-8GBSR2(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.25 • • •

G.SKILL F3-12800CL8D-8GBECO(XMP) 8GB ( 2x4GB ) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.35 • • •

GEIL GET316GB1600C9QC(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.6 • • •

GEIL GUP34GB1600C7DC(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.6 • • •

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX(XMP) 12GB ( 3x 4GB ) DS - - 9 1.65 • • •

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3T1BK3/12GX(XMP) 12GB ( 3x 4GB ) DS - - 9 1.65 • • •

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX(XMP) 12GB( 3x 4GB ) DS - - - 1.65 • • •

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K6/24GX(XMP) 24GB ( 6x 4GB ) DS - - 9 1.65 • • •

KINGSTON KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 8 1.65 • • •

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - - 1.65 • • •

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3LK2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - - 1.65 • • •

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3X2K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9 1.65 • • •

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS - - 9 1.65 • • •

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS - - 9 1.65 • • •

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS - - - 1.65 • • •

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS - - 9 1.65 • • •

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3P1K2/8G 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9 1.5 • • •

OCZ OCZ3BE1600C8LV4GK 4GB( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 8-8-8 1.65 • •

Transcend JM1600KLN-8GK 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS Transcend TK483PCW3 - - • • •

Asint SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D(XMP) 2GB DS Asint 3128M8-GJ1D - - • • •

EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I16(XMP) 4GB( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9 - • • •

EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I16(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9 - • • •

GoodRam GR1600D364L9/2G 2GB DS GoodRam GF1008KC-JN - - • • •

KINGTIGER KTG2G1600PG3(XMP) 2GB DS - - - - • • •

Mushkin 996805(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 6-8-6-24 1.65 • • •

Mushkin 998805(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS - - 6-8-6-24 1.65 • • •

Patriot PX7312G1600LLK(XMP) 12GB ( 3x 4GB ) DS - - 8-9-8-24 1.65 • • •

Patriot PGS34G1600LLKA2 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.7 • • •

Patriot PGS34G1600LLKA 4GB( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.7 • • •

Patriot PVV38G1600LLK(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 8-9-8-24 1.65 • • •

Patriot PX538G1600LLK(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 8-9-8-24 1.65 • • •

SanMax SMD-4G68HP-16KZ 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83BFRPBC - 1.5 • • •

Team TXD31024M1600C8-D(XMP) 1GB SS Team T3D1288RT-16 8-8-8-24 1.65 • • •

Team TXD32048M1600C7-L(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288LT-16 7-7-7-24 1.65 • •

Team TXD32048M1600HC8-D(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-16 8-8-8-24 1.65 • • •

SS /

Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage

DS

DI MM s oc ke t su pp or t
(Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM

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P8Z77-M PRO Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR3 1333 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size

A-DATA AD63I1B0823EV 2GB SS A-DATA 3CCA-1509A - - • • •

A-DATA AXDU1333GC2G9(XMP) 2GB SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.25~1.35 • • •

A-DATA AD63I1C1624EV 4GB DS A-DATA 3CCA-1509A - - • • •

A-DATA SU3U1333W8G9(XMP) 8GB DS ELPIDA J4208BASE-DJ-F - - • • •

Apacer 78.01GC6.9L0 1GB SS Apacer AM5D5808DEJSBG 9 - • • •

Apacer 78.A1GC6.9L1 2GB DS Apacer AM5D5808FEQSBG 9 - • • •

Apacer 78.B1GDE.9L10C 4GB DS Apacer AM5D5908CEHSBG 9 - • • •

CORSAIR TW3X4G1333C9A 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

CORSAIR CMX8GX3M2A1333C9(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •

Crucial BL25664BN1337.16FF(XMP) 2GB DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.65 • • •

ELPIDA EBJ41UF8BCF0-DJ-F 4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BCSE-DJ-F - - • • •

G.SKILL F3-10600CL9D-4GBNT 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS G.SKILL D3 128M8CE9 2GB 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •

G.SKILL F3-10666CL7D-4GBRH(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-21 1.5 • • •

G.SKILL F3-10666CL8D-4GBECO(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.35 • • •

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G.SKILL F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •

G.SKILL F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

G.SKILL F3-10666CL9D-8GBXL 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •

GEIL GET316GB1333C9QC 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •

GEIL GG34GB1333C9DC 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA115FW 9-9-9-24 1.3 • • •

GEIL GG34GB1333C9DC 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA15B 9-9-9-24 1.3 • • •

GEIL GVP34GB1333C9DC 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •

GEIL GB34GB1333C7DC 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA15FW 7-7-7-24 1.5 • • •

GEIL GG34GB1333C9DC 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA12N 9-9-9-24 1.3 • • •

GEIL GVP38GB1333C9DC 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •

GEIL GVP38GB1333C7QC 8GB ( 4x 2GB ) DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.5 • • •

Hynix HMT112U6TFR8A-H9 1GB SS Hynix H5TC1G83TFR - - • • •

Hynix HMT325U6BFR8C-H9 2GB SS Hynix H5TQ2G83BFR - - • • •

Hynix HMT125U6BFR8C-H9 2GB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83BFRH9C 9 - • • •

Hynix HMT125U6TFR8A-H9 2GB DS Hynix H5TC1G83TFR - - • • •

KINGMAX FLFE85F-C8KL9 2GB SS KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF-DXX-15A - - • • •

KINGMAX FLFE85F-C8KM9 2GB SS Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - - • • •

KINGMAX FLFE85F-B8KL9 2GB DS KINGMAX KFB8FNLXL-BNF-15A - - • • •

KINGMAX FLFF65F-C8KL9 4GB DS KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF-DXX-15A - - • • •

KINGMAX FLFF65F-C8KM9 4GB DS Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - - • • •

KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/1G 1GB SS Elpida J1108BDSE-DJ-F 9 1.5 • • •

KINGSTON KVR1333D3S8N9/2G 2GB SS Micron IFD77 D9LGK - 1.5 • • •

KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/2G 2GB DS Kingston D1288JPNDPLD9U 9 1.5 • • •

KINGSTON KHX1333C9D3UK2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9 1.25 • • •

KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9K2/4G 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS KINGSTON D1288JEMFPGD9U - 1.5 • • •

KINGSTON KVR1333D3E9S/4G 4GB DS Elpida J2108ECSE-DJ-F 9 1.5 • • •

MICRON MT4JTF12864AZ-1G4D1 1GB SS Micron D9LGQ - - •

MICRON MT8JTF25664AZ-1G4D1 2GB SS Micron D9LGK - - • • •

MICRON MT8JTF25664AZ-1G4D1 2GB SS Micron D9LGK - - • • •

MICRON MT8JTF25664AZ-1G4M1 2GB SS MICRON D9PFJ - - • • •

MICRON MT16JTF51264AZ-1G4D1 4GB DS Micron D9LGK - - • • •

OCZ OCZ3P1333LV3GK 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 7-7-7 1.65 • • •

OCZ OCZ3G1333LV4GK 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9-9-9 1.65 • •

OCZ OCZ3G1333LV8GK 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9 1.65 • • •

OCZ OCZ3G1333LV8GK 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9 1.65 • •

OCZ OCZ3RPR1333C9LV8GK 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9 1.65 • • •

PSC PC310600U-9-10-A0 1GB SS PSC A3P1GF3FGF - - • • •

PSC PC310600U-9-10-B0 2GB DS PSC A3P1GF3FGF - - • • •

SAMSUNG M378B2873EH1-CH9 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846E - - • • •

SAMSUNG M378B2873FHS-CH9 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F - - • • •

SAMSUNG M378B5773DH0-CH9 2GB SS SAMSUNG K4B2G08460 - - • • •

SAMSUNG M378B5673FH0-CH9 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F - - • • •

SAMSUNG M378B5273BH1-CH9 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B-HCH9 9 - • • •

SAMSUNG M378B5273CH0-CH9 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C K4B2G0846C - • • •

SAMSUNG M378B5273DH0-CH9 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G08460 - - • • •

SAMSUNG M378B1G73AH0-CH9 8GB DS SAMSUNG K4B4G0846A-HCH9 - - • • •

SS/

Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage

DS

DIMM socket support
(Optional)

1
DIMM2 DIMM4 DIMM

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