Asus P8Z77-V User Manual

P8Z77-V
PREMIUM

Motherboard

E7356
First Edition

April 2012

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Contents

Safety information ..................................................................................................... vii

About this guide ....................................................................................................... viii

P8Z77-V PREMIUM Windows® OS restrictions ......................................................... x

P8Z77-V PREMIUM specications summary ........................................................... xi

Package contents ..................................................................................................... xvi

Installation tools and components ........................................................................ xvii

Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1

1.1 Special features..........................................................................................1-1

1.1.1 Product highlights

1.1.2

Power Control ............................................................................

1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features ...........................................................

1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution .....................................................

1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ..............................................................................

1.1.6 Other special features .................................................................

1.2 Motherboard overview ...............................................................................

1.2.1 Before you proceed .....................................................................

1.2.2 Motherboard layout .....................................................................

1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................

1.2.4 System memory ........................................................................

1.2.5 Expansion slots .........................................................................

1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches

1.2.7 Jumpers ....................................................................................

1.2.8 Onboard LEDs ..........................................................................

1.2.9 Internal connectors

Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with SMART DIGI+

........................................................................ 1-1

.................................................. 1-26

.................................................................... 1-39

1-2

1-3

1-4

1-4

1-5

1-6

1-6

1-7

1-9

1-10

1-24

1-31

1-32

Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2-1

2.1 Building your PC system...........................................................................2-1

2.1.1 Motherboard installation ..............................................................

2.1.2 CPU installation

2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ...............................

2.1.4 DIMM installation

2.1.5 ATX Power connection ................................................................

2.1.6 SATA device connection ..............................................................

2.1.7 Front I/O Connector ..................................................................

2.1.8 Expansion Card installation

2.1.9 Wi-Fi GO! card installation ........................................................

........................................................................... 2-4

......................................................................... 2-7

....................................................... 2-11

2-1

2-5

2-8

2-9

2-10

2-12

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2.2 BIOS update utility ................................................................................... 2-14

2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback ................................................................

2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections .............................................

2.3.1 Rear I/O connection ..................................................................

2.3.2 Audio I/O connections ...............................................................

2.4 Starting up for the rst time ....................................................................

2.5 Turning off the computer .........................................................................

2-14

2-15

2-15

2-17

2-19

2-20

Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3-1

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

3.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................................

3.2.1 EZ Mode

...................................................................................... 3-3

3.2.2 Advanced Mode ..........................................................................

3.3 Main menu ..................................................................................................

3.4 Ai Tweaker menu ........................................................................................

3.5 Advanced menu .......................................................................................

3.5.1 CPU Conguration ....................................................................

3.5.2 PCH Conguration ....................................................................

3.5.3 SATA Conguration ...................................................................

3.5.4 System Agent Conguration

3.5.5 Intel

®

Thunderbolt ...................................................................... 3-27

...................................................... 3-25

3.5.6 USB Conguration ....................................................................

3.5.7 Onboard Devices Conguration ................................................

3.5.8 APM ..........................................................................................

3.5.9 Network Stack ...........................................................................

3.6 Monitor menu ...........................................................................................

3.7 Boot menu ................................................................................................

3.8 Tools menu ...............................................................................................

3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ............................................................

3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Prole .....................................................................

3.8.3 ASUS SPD Information .............................................................

3.9 Exit menu ..................................................................................................

3.10 Updating BIOS ..........................................................................................

3.10.1 ASUS Update ............................................................................

3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ......................................................................

3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ..........................................................

3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater .................................................................

3-2

3-4

3-6

3-8

3-20

3-21

3-23

3-24

3-28

3-29

3-31

3-32

3-33

3-36

3-38

3-38

3-38

3-39

3-40

3-41

3-41

3-44

3-45

3-46

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Chapter 4: Software support 4-1

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

4.2 Support DVD information ..........................................................................

4.2.1 Running the support DVD ...........................................................

4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals

.................................................. 4-2

4.3 Software information .................................................................................

4.3.1 AI Suite II

..................................................................................... 4-3

4.3.2 TurboV EVO ................................................................................

4.3.3 DIGI+ Power Control ...................................................................

4.3.4 EPU ...........................................................................................

4.3.5 USB 3.0 Boost

4.3.6 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard

........................................................................... 4-14

.................................................... 4-15

4.3.7 ASUS SSD Caching II ...............................................................

4.3.8 Ai Charger+ ...............................................................................

4.3.9 Probe II

...................................................................................... 4-20

4.3.10 Sensor Recorder .......................................................................

4.3.11 ASUS Update ............................................................................

4.3.12 MyLogo2 ...................................................................................

4.3.13 Audio congurations

.................................................................. 4-25

4-1

4-1

4-3

4-4

4-9

4-13

4-17

4-19

4-21

4-23

4-24

Chapter 5: RAID support 5-1

5.1 RAID congurations ..................................................................................5-1

5.1.1 RAID denitions ..........................................................................

5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks ...................................................

5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ....................................................

5.1.4 Intel

®

Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility ..................5-3

5.1.5 Marvell RAID utility ......................................................................

5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk

..................................................................... 5-11

5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS ................

5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows

5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows

®

.................................. 5-11

®

OS installation ...... 5-12

5.2.4 Using a USB oppy disk drive ...................................................

5-1

5-2

5-2

5-7

5-11

5-13

Chapter 6: Multiple GPU support 6-1

6.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology ...............................................................6-1

6.1.1 Requirements ..............................................................................

6.1.2 Before you begin .........................................................................

6.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards ................................

6-1

6-1

6-2

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6.1.4 Installing three CrossFireX™ graphics cards .............................. 6-3

6.1.5 Installing four CrossFireX™ graphics cards ................................

6.1.6 Installing the device drivers .........................................................

6.1.7 Enabling the AMD

6.2 NVIDIA

®

SLI™ technology ......................................................................... 6-7

®

CrossFireX™ technology ............................. 6-5

6.2.1 Requirements ..............................................................................

6.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards ......................................

6.2.3 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards ....................................

6.2.4 Installing four SLI-ready graphics cards ......................................

6.2.5 Installing the device drivers .........................................................

6.2.6 Enabling the NVIDIA

®

SLI™ technology ................................... 6-10

6.3 LucidLogix Virtu MVP ..............................................................................

6.3.1 Installing LucidLogix Virtu MVP .................................................

6.3.2 Setting up your display ..............................................................

6.3.3 Conguring LucidLogix Virtu MVP ............................................

6-4

6-5

6-7

6-7

6-8

6-9

6-9

6-12

6-12

6-13

6-14

Chapter 7: Intel® technologies 7-1

7.1 Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies ................................. 7-1

7.1.1 Intel

7.1.2 Intel

7.1.3 Intel

®

Smart Response Technology ............................................. 7-3

®

Rapid Start Technology ...................................................... 7-4

®

Smart Connect Technology .............................................. 7-10

Appendices A-1

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

ASUS contact information ...................................................................................... A-5

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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. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the
motherboard.

• Chapter 2: Basic Installation

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when
installing system components.

• 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: RAID support

This chapter describes the RAID congurations.

• Chapter 6: Multiple GPU technology support

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

NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards.

• Chapter 7: Intel

This chapter tells how to install the Intel® 2012 desktop responsiveness technologies.

®

technologies

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.

Italics

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

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

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

means that you must press the enclosed key.

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

names are linked with a plus sign (+).

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P8Z77-V PREMIUM Windows® OS restrictions

Type Feature Windows® 7 Windows® XP

Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 • •

Intel® Extreme Memory Prole • •

Intel® Quick Sync Video 2.0 • •

Intel® InTru 3D • •

Intel
Features

ASUS
Exclusive
Features

Intel® Clear Video HD Technology • •

Intel® Insider • •

Intel® Smart Response Technology •

Intel® Rapid Start Technology •

Intel® Smart Connect Technology •

Intel® Native USB 3.0 ports •

runs at USB

2.0 speed

DIGI+ Power Control (with SMART DIGI+) • •

EPU • •

TPU (TurboV, Auto Tuning, GPU Boost) • •

Fan Xpert2 • •

USB BIOS Flashback (Wizard) • •

USB Charger+ • •

Ai Charger+ • •

Disk Unlocker • •

ASUS SSD Caching II • •

AI Suite II • •

MemOK! • •

USB 3.0 Boost (for ASUS extra USB 3.0
ports)

USB 3.0 Boost (for Intel® Native USB 3.0
ports)

• •

•

Wi-Fi GO! •

Network iControl •

DTS UltraPC II •

DTS Connect •

LucidLogix Virtu MVP •

• Due to Intel® limitations, Intel® USB 3.0 ports only run at USB 3.0 speed under
Windows® 7 or later versions.

• Due to Intel

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®

limitations, P8Z77-V PREMIUM does not support Windows® Vista.

P8Z77-V PREMIUM specications summary

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

Chipset Intel® Z77 Express Chipset

Memory 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 2800 (O.C.)* / 2600 (O.C.)* /

2400 (O.C.)* / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(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.

Expansion slots 4 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slots (support x16, x16/x16, x16/x8/x8,

x8/x8/x8/x8 modes)

2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots

* Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors support PCIe 3.0.

VGA Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel® HD Graphics support

Multi-VGA output support: Thunderbolt/DisplayPort/HDMI port

Supports Thunderbolt Interface with max. resolution of 2560 x 1600

@60Hz

Supports DisplayPort 1.1a with max. resolution of 2560 x 1600

@60Hz

Supports HDMI with max. resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz

Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D/Quick Sync Video/Clear Video HD

Technology/Insider™

Maximum shared memory 1696MB

Multi-GPU support Supports NVIDIA® 4-WAY SLI™ Technology

Supports AMD® 4-WAY CrossFireX™ Technology

Supports Lucidlogix Virtu MVP Technology*

*LucidLogix Virtu MVP supports Windows® 7 operating system.

LAN Dual Intel® Gigabit LAN controllers—802.3az Energy Efcient

Ethernet (EEE) appliance and dual interconnect between the
integrated LAN controller and physical layer (PHY)

Intel® 82579V Gigabit LAN controller

Intel® 82583 Gigabit LAN controller

Wireless Data Network Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n supports dual frequency band 2.4/5 GHz

ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Utility

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P8Z77-V PREMIUM specications summary

Storage

Intel® Z77 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support

- 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray)

- 3 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (blue)

- 1 x mSATA 3.0 Gb/s port with onboard 32GB SSD

- Supports Intel
Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology*

®

Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start

Marvell® 9230 PCIe SATA 6Gb/s controller

- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (navy blue) with RAID 0, 1, 10 support

ASMedia® SATA 6Gb/s controller**

- 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s ports with port multiplier support

* Supports Intel® Core™ processors on Windows® 7 operating system.

** These SATA ports are for data hard drives only. ATAPI devices are not

supported.

Bluetooth Bluetooth v4.0

Bluetooth v3.0 + HS

Audio Realtek® ALC898 8-channel high denition audio CODEC

USB

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

- BD audio layer content protection

- DTS UltraPC II

- DTS Connect

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

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

1 x ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller - supports ASUS USB

3.0 Boost UASP Mode

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

Intel® Z77 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0
Boost Turbo 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

- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at back
panel)

* The USB 3.0 ports run at USB 3.0 speed rate under Windows® 7 or later

versions.

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

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

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

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P8Z77-V PREMIUM specications summary

ASUS unique features

ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 3 - SMART DIGI+
Power Control

SMART DIGI+

- SMART DIGI+ Key quickly delivers a higher VRM frequency,
voltage, and current for superior CPU/iGPU/ DRAM
overclocking performance with one switch.

- Smart CPU Power Level (Intel
Design) provides the best digital power saving conditions.

CPU Power

- Industry leading digital 20-phase power design (16-phase for
CPU, 4-phase for iGPU)

- ASUS CPU power utility

DRAM Power

- Industry leading digital 2-phase DRAM power design

- ASUS DRAM power utility

ASUS EPU

- EPU, EPU switch

ASUS TPU

- Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost, TPU switch

®

VRD 12.5 Future Power

ASUS Wi-Fi GO!

- Wi-Fi GO! functions include DLNA Media Hub, Smart Motion
Control, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard & Mouse, File
Transfer, Capture & Send (available with V1.01.00 or later)

- Wi-Fi GO! Remote offers remote control functions using your
mobile device running on iOS 4.0 or later, and Android 2.3 or
later.

- Wi-Fi Engine’s Client and AP modes for network sharing and
connection.

ASUS Exclusive Features:

- Network iControl

- ASUS SSD Caching II

- USB 3.0 Boost

- USB Charger+

- AI Charger+

- Disk Unlocker

- AI Suite II

- Anti Surge

- MemOK!

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:

- ASUS Fan Xpert 2

- ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution

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P8Z77-V PREMIUM specications summary

ASUS unique features

ASUS exclusive
overclocking features

Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x Thunderbolt port

ASUS EZ DIY

- ASUS USB BIOS Flashback

- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode

- ASUS O.C. Tuner

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

- ASUS EZ Flash 2

ASUS Q-Design

- ASUS Q-Code

- ASUS Q-Shield

- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)

- ASUS Q-Slot

- ASUS Q-DIMM

- ASUS Q-Connector

Precision Tweaker 2

- vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.005V increment

- vCCIO: Adjustable I/O voltage at 0.00625V increment

- vCCSA: 144-step system agent voltage control

- vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control

- vPCH: 90-step Chipset voltage control

- iGPU: 255-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 DisplayPort

1 x HDMI port

1 x BT4 connector for ASUS Wi-Fi GO! card (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n

and Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS)

1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port

2 x eSATA ports

2 x Intel® LAN (RJ-45) ports

4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback)

2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

1 x USB BIOS Flashback button

8-channel Audio I/O ports

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P8Z77-V PREMIUM specications summary

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

2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports

6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (2 x gray; 4 x navy blue)

3 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue)

1 x mSATA connector with 32GB SSD onboard

1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector

1 x 4-pin CPU Optional Fan connector

4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors

1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)

1 x S/PDIF out header

1 x TPM connector

1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector

1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector

1 x System Panel (Q-Connector)

1 x MemOK! button

1 x Clear CMOS button

1 x EPU switch

1 x TPU switch

1 x Power-on switch

1 x Reset switch

Support DVD contents Drivers

ASUS Utilities

ASUS Update

Anti-virus software (OEM version)

Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)

Specications are subject to change without notice.

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Package contents

User Manual

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM

motherboard

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

1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! card

(Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n and Bluetooth

v4.0/3.0+HS)

1 x 4-WAY SLI card 1 x 3-WAY SLI card USB 3.0 front panel box

User manual Support DVD

1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield

1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 2 x Wi-Fi Ring moving antennas

• 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.

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Installation tools and components

1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver

PC chassis Power supply unit

Intel LGA 1155 CPU Intel LGA 1155 compatible CPU Fan

DIMM SATA hard disk drive

SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional)

The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.

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xviii

Product introduction

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1.1 Special features

1.1.1 Product highlights

LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd/3rd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™
i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® Processors

This motherboard supports Intel 2nd/3rd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3, Pentium, and Celeron
processors in the LGA1155 package. It provides great graphics and system performance with
its GPU, dual-channel DDR3 memory slots, and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots.

Intel® Z77 Express Chipset

Intel® Z77 Express Chipset is a single-chipset that supports the 1155 socket Intel® 2nd/3rd
generation Core™ i7/i5/ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. It utilizes the serial point-to­point links, which increases bandwidth and enhances the system’s performance. It natively
supports four USB 3.0 ports for up to ten times faster transfer rate than USB 2.0, and enables
the iGPU function for Intel® integrated graphics performance.

PCI Express® 3.0

PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the PCI Express bus standard that provides twice the
performance and speed of PCIe 2.0. It provides an optimal graphics performance,
unprecedented data speed, and seamless transition with its complete backward compatibility
to PCIe 1.0/2.0 devices.

* Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors support PCIe 3.0.

Dual-Channel DDR3 2800(O.C.) / 2600(O.C.) / 2400(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.
C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz Support

The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates
of DDR3 2800(O.C.) / 2600(O.C.) / 2400(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600

/ 1333 / 1066 MHz to boost the system’s performance, and to meet the higher bandwidth

requirements of 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications.

* Due to Intel® 2nd generation processor’s behavior, DDR3 2200 (and higher), and DDR3 2000/1800 MHz memory

modules run at default rates of DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz.

4-WAY SLI and 3-WAY SLI CrossFireX™ Support

This motherboard features a unique PCIe 3.0 bridge chip to support 4-Way SL/CrossFireX

graphics cards for an unrivaled gaming performance. With the Intel Z77 platform to optimize

the PCIe allocation of multiple GPUs, it supports up to four graphic cards in both SLI or

CrossFireX conguration.

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Intel® Smart Response Technology

Intel® Smart Response Technology, an important part of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing,
reduces load and wait time, eliminates unecessary hard drive spin thus lowering power
usage, and uses an installed SSD (requires 18.6 GB available space) as a cache for
frequently accessed data or applications. It combines SSD performance and hard drive
capacity, operating up to six times faster than a hard-drive-only system, to boost the system’s
overall performance.

* Intel® 2nd/3rd generation Core™ processors on Windows® 7™ operating systems support Intel

Response Technology.

** An operating system must be installed on the HDD to launch Intel

*** The SSD is reserved for caching function.

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Smart Response Technology.

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Intel® Smart Connect Technology

Your computer can receive fresh updates 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.

Intel® Rapid Start Technology

Intel® Rapid Start Technology allows your system to receive updates for your web
applications in real-time even when your system is in sleep mode, saving wait time and
power usage.

1.1.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with SMART DIGI+ Power Control

Together with the ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips, TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) and
EPU (Energy Processing Unit), ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors feature SMART DIGI+
Power Control, which includes multiple digital voltage controllers that allow ultra-precise auto­tuning for the CPU, iGPU and DRAM. It allows you to set the system to auto-tune the settings
for fast/extreme performance or to manually adjust the voltage levels, offering easier power
control and better power-saving solutions via the ASUS AI Suite II utility.

TPU with SMART DIGI+

SMART DIGI+ Technology works with TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) to ramp up the system’s
performance to its maximum. Enable the SMART DIGI+ key with a single click and adjust
CPU ratios manually in the TPU to increase CPU frequency.

TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring
mechanisms through the Auto Tuning and TurboV functions.

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Auto Tuning provides a user-friendly solution 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.

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CPU Power Wattage Cut in Half (With next generation Intel® VRD 12.5 future

power technology)

SMART DIGI+ Technology also includes the Smart CPU Power Level prole, which reduces
CPU power usage at the specied power level, thus creating a cooler and quieter system.

EPU

EPU (Energy Processing Unit), the world’s rst real-time system power-saving chip,

automatically detects the current system load and intelligently moderates power usage.

It offers a total system-wide energy optimization, reduces fan noise, and extends the

component’s lifespan.

1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features

Wi-Fi GO!

ASUS Wi-Fi GO! leads the way to a more enjoyable home entertainment. With ASUS Wi-Fi

GO!, you can wirelessly stream media les to DLNA devices, remotely control and access
your computer using your mobile device, and easily transfer les between your computer and

mobile device.

Conveniently use and enjoy these ASUS Wi-Fi GO! functions:

DLNA Media Hub: Provides support to the latest DLNA standard, and allows you to

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stream media les to a DLNA-supported device.

Remote Desktop: Allows you to view your computer’s desktop and remotely operate

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your computer in real-time from your mobile device.

Remote Keyboard and Mouse: Allows you to use your mobile device’s touch panel as a

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remote keyboard and mouse for your computer.

Smart Motion Control: Allows you to remotely control your computer using your mobile

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device’s customized gestures.

File Transfer: Allows you to transfer les between your computer and mobile device.

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Capture and Send: Allows you to take screenshots and send them to a mobile device.

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GPU Boost

GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance, facilitates

exible frequency adjustments, and easily delivers stable system-level upgrades for every

use.

USB 3.0 Boost

ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest
USB 3.0 standard. Witht USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB device’s transmission speed is

signicantly increased up to 170%, adding to an already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer

speed. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0
peripherals without the need for any user interaction.

USB Charger+

With a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge all your smart devices such as
smartphones, tablets, and more, all up to three times faster, even when the system is
powered off, in sleep, or hibernation mode.

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ASUS SSD Caching II

ASUS SSD Caching II supports Marvell® HyperDuo Plus technology, allowing you to use
SSDs (Solid State Drive) for multi-caching of frequently accessed programs and data. Install
at least one HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and one or more SSDs to the Marvell SATA ports for an
SSD-like transfer speed.

USB BIOS Flashback

USB BIOS F lashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for your ultimate convenience.

Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS le, press the BIOS Flashback button for

about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without entering
the existing BIOS or operating system. It also allows you to regularly check for UEFI BIOS
updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically.

Network iControl

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

1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution

ASUS Fan Xpert 2

ASUS Fan Xpert 2 provides customizable settings for a cooler and quieter computing

environment. With its Fan Auto Tuning feature, ASUS Fan Xpert 2 automatically detects

and tweaks all fan speeds, and provides you with optimized fan settings based on the fans’
specications and positions.

1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY

ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode)

ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the rst mouse-controlled intuitive

graphical BIOS interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls,

providing you with more exibility, convenience, and easy to navigate EFI BIOS than the

traditional BIOS versions. It offers you with dual selectable modes and native support for hard
drives larger than 2.2 TB.

ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features:

• F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey

• F3 Shortcut for most accessed information

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

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1.1.6 Other special features

LucidLogix® Virtu™ MVP

LucidLogix® Virtu™ MVP, with HyperFormance™ Technology, is designed for Intel® processor
graphics chip on Windows® 7 and perfectly combines the performance of a discrete graphics
card with fast computing iGPU (Integrated Graphics Processing Unit). The newly-designed
Virtual Sync eliminates tearing artifacts allowing you to enjoy a smoother gaming experience.

LucidLogix® Virtu™ MVP can also dynamically assign tasks to the best available graphics
resource based on power, performance, and system load. With Intel® Quick Sync Video 2.0
technology, it provides 3x faster video conversion of NVIDIA and AMD graphics cards while
retaining the graphics cards’ high-end 3D rendering and gaming performance. When the
discrete graphics cards are not in use, it drastically reduces the power usage, making the
system more environmentally friendly.

* LucidLogix Virtu MVP supports Windows® 7 operating system.

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** Intel

2nd/3rd generation Core™ processors support the Intel® Quick Sync Video feature.

ErP Ready

The motherboard is European Union’s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires

products to meet certain energy efciency requirement in regards to energy consumptions.
This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efcient products

through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus
mitigate environmental impacts.

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1.2 Motherboard overview

1.2.1 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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1.2.2 Motherboard layout

Marvell

9230

Refer to 1.2.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information
about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.

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Layout contents

Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page

1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 1-46

2. LGA1155 CPU socket

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

4. DDR3 DIMM slots

5. MemOK! button

6. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM)

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7. Intel

Z77 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors

(7-pin SATA3G_34/5 [blue])

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

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9. Marvell

Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors

(7-pin SATA6G_E12/E34 [navy blue])

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10. Intel

Z77 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors

(7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray])

11. MSATA connector with 32GB SSD onboard (56-pin MSATA)

12. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)

13. CPU/DRAM overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU/DRAM)

14. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112)

15. Clear CMOS button

16. Q-Code LEDs (LED1, LED2)

17. TPU switch

18. EPU switch

19. Reset button

20. Power on button

21. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

22. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)

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1.2.3 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™ and Celeron™ processors.

• 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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1.2.4 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

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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.

• 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

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:

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

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

c) For more details, refer to the Microsoft

• 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.

• Memory modules with memory frequency higher than 2133MHz and their
corresponding timing or the loaded XMP prole is not the JEDEC memory standard.

The stability and compatibility of the memory modules depend on the CPU’s
capabilities and other installed devices.

• Always install the DIMMS with the same CAS Latency. For an optimum compatibility,
we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or data code (D/
C) from the same vendor. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules.

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2nd generation processors' behavior, DDR3 2200 and above, 2000/1800

motherboard.

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com/kb/929605/en-us.

support site at http://support.microsoft.

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DDR3 2800(O.C.) MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip

G.skill F3-2800CL11Q-

16GBZHD

* The 2800MHz memory modules above are supported on Intel® 3rd generation processors 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.

16GB

DS - - 11-13-

(4x4GB)

Brand

Chip

Timing Voltage DIMM socket support

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(Optional)

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DDR3 2666(O.C.) MHz capability

DIMM socket

Vendors Part No. Size

G.skill F3-2666CL10Q-16GBZHD 16GB(4x4GB) DS - - 10-12-

* The 2666MHz memory modules above are supported on Intel® 3rd generation processors 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.

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip

Timing Voltage

NO.

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support

(Optional)

1 2 4

1.65 • •

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DDR3 2600(O.C.) MHz capability

DIMM socket

Vendors Part No. Size

G.skill F3-20800CL10-16GBZMD(XMP) 16GB(4x4GB) DS - - 10-12-

G.skill F3-2600CL11Q-32GBZHD 32GB(4x8GB) DS 11-13-

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip

Timing Voltage

NO.

12-28

13-35

support

(Optional)

1 2 4

1.65 • • •

1.65 • • •

* The 2600MHz memory modules above are supported on Intel® 3rd generation processors 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.

DDR3 2500(O.C.) MHz capability

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Vendors Part No. Size

G.Skill F3-20000CL10Q-

* The 2500MHz memory modules above are supported on Intel® 3rd generation processors 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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16GBZHD(XMP)

SS/DSChip

16GB (4x4GB) DS - - 10-11-

Brand

Chip

Timing Voltage

NO.

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DIMM socket
support

(Optional)

1 2 4

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