Asus P8Z77-V User Manual

P8Z77-V

Motherboard

E7074

First Edition February 2012

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Contents ...................................................................................................................... iii

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

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

P8Z77-V 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 3 with SMART DIGI+ Power Control 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 .............................................................................. 1-7

1.3.6 Other special features ................................................................. 1-8

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 ..........................................................................2-17

2.2.7 Jumper ...................................................................................... 2-19

2.2.8 Internal connectors....................................................................2-20

2.3 Building your computer system .............................................................2-30

2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system ............ 2-30

2.3.2 CPU installation.........................................................................2-31

2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ............................. 2-33

2.3.4 DIMM installation.......................................................................2-35

2.3.5 Motherboard installation ............................................................ 2-36

2.3.6 ATX Power connection .............................................................. 2-38

2.3.7 SATA device connection ............................................................ 2-39

2.3.8 Front I/O Connector ..................................................................2-40

2.3.9 Expension Card installation.......................................................2-41

2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback ............................................................... 2-42

2.3.11 Rear panel connection ..............................................................2-43

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

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

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

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 .......................................................................................3-15

3.5.1 CPU Conguration .................................................................... 3-16

3.5.2 PCH Conguration .................................................................... 3-18

3.5.3 SATA Conguration ................................................................... 3-19

3.5.4 System Agent Conguration......................................................3-20

3.5.5 USB Conguration ....................................................................3-22

3.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration ................................................ 3-23

3.5.7 APM ..........................................................................................3-26

3.5.8 Network stack............................................................................3-27

3.6 Monitor menu ...........................................................................................3-28

3.7 Boot menu ................................................................................................3-31

3.8 Tools menu ............................................................................................... 3-33

3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ............................................................ 3-33

3.8.2. ASUS O.C. Prole ..................................................................... 3-33

3.9 Exit menu .................................................................................................. 3-35

3.10 Updating BIOS .......................................................................................... 3-36

3.10.1 ASUS Update utility...................................................................3-36

3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ............................................................. 3-39

3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility................................................. 3-40

3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ................................................................. 3-41

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+ Power Control ................................................................... 4-8

4.3.4 EPU ........................................................................................... 4-12

4.3.5 Probe II......................................................................................4-13

Contents

4.3.6 Sensor Recorder ....................................................................... 4-14

4.3.7 USB 3.0 Boost...........................................................................4-15

4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback ................................................................ 4-16

4.3.9 ASUS Update ............................................................................ 4-18

4.3.10 MyLogo2 ...................................................................................4-19

4.3.11 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 Introduction to Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness ...............................

technologies ............................................................................................... 4-27

4.4.6 Intel® Smart Response Technology ........................................... 4-29

4.4.7 Intel® Rapid Start Technology .................................................... 4-30

4.4.8 Intel® Smart Connect Technology .............................................. 4-36

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

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.

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.

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or 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-V specications summary

CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/

Chipset Intel® Z77 Express Chipset

Memory

Expansion slots

VGA

Multi-GPU support

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

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

2 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slots (single at 16 or dual at x8 / x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot** [black] (max. at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots** 2 x PCI slots

* PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™

processors.

** The PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with PCIe x1_1 slot,

PCIe x1_2 slot, and SATA6G_E12. The PCIe x16_3 default setting is in x1 mode.

*** The PCIe x1_2 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_E12.

SATA6G_E12 is enabled by default for system resource

optimization.

Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort/HDMI/DVI-D/RGB port Supports DisplayPort 1.1a with max. resolution 2560 x

1600@60Hz Supports HDMI 1.4a with max. resolution of 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™

Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology (with 2 PCIex16 graphics card) Supports AMD® 3-Way/ Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Supports LucidLogix Virtu MVP Technology* * LucidLogix Virtu MVP supports Windows 7 operating systems.

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Storage Intel® Z77 Express Chipset

LAN Intel® 82579V Gigabit LAN- Dual interconnect between the

Wireless Data Network Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

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

USB ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers- supports ASUS USB 3.0

ASUS unique features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 3 - New DIGI+ Power

- 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® PCIe SATA 6Gb/s controller**

- 2 x SATA 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.

integrated LAN controller and physical layer (PHY)

ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Utility

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

- DTS UltraPC II

- DTS Connect

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

jack-retasking

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

Boost UASP Mode

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

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

- 2 x USB 3.0 ports at midboard for front panel support (blue)

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

Intel® Z77 Express Chipset

- 10 x USB 2.0 ports (8 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.

Control with Smart DIGI+: Smart DiGI+ :

- Smart DIGI+ Key- quickly delivers higher VRM power for

superior CPU/iGPU/DRAM overclocking performance.

- Smart CPU Power Level (VRD 12.5 Ready)- provides the best

digital power saving conditions.

CPU Power

- Industry leading Digital 12-phase power design (8-phase

for CPU, 4-phase for iGPU)

- ASUS CPU Power Utility

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ASUS unique features 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

ASUS Wi-Fi GO!:

- Wi-Fi GO! Function: 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 for portable Smartphone/Tablet, supporting iOS 3.2 or later & Android 2.3 or later systems

- Wi-Fi Engine for network sharing and connection: Client Mode, AP Mode

ASUS Exclusive Features:

- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface

- 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

- USB Charger+ featuring quick-charging function for modern smart devices

- AI Charger+

- Disk Unlocker

- AI Suite II

- Anti Surge

- MemOK!

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:

- ASUS Fan Xpert 2 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function for

optimized speed control

- ASUS Fanless Design: Heatsink solution

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

- ASUS Q-Slot

- ASUS Q-DIMM

- ASUS Q-Connector

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ASUS exclusive overclocking features

Back panel I/O ports

Internal I/O connectors

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 PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo Port 1 x WLAN connector for ASUS wireless module (Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x RGB port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x Intel® LAN (RJ45) 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

1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB ports 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (2 x gray; 2 x navy blue) 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue) 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x CPU Optional 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 USB BIOS Flashback Button 1 x MemOK! button 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch 1 x COM port 1 x TPM header

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BIOS features

Manageability

Support DVD contents Drivers

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.

64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information

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

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

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Chapter 1

BIOS

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-V 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.

User Manual

ASUS P8Z77-V motherboard User manual Support DVD

Chapter 1

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

1 x I/O Shield 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit Wi-Fi Ring moving antenna

1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! card

(Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n)

• 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.

ASUS P8Z77-V

1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge

connector

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1.3 Special features

1.3.1 Product highlights

Chapter 1

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

This motherboard supports 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 output with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (4 DIMM) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance. Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/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 design to support socket 1155 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, Intel® 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 current PCIe 2.0. 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 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.

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

Dual-Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(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.) / 1866(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-V 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!

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Chapter 1: Product Introduction

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.

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.

Complete USB 3.0 Integration

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-V affords greater convenience to high speed connectivity.

Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support

The Intel® Z77 Express Chipset natively supports the latest 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-V

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1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with SMART DIGI+ Power

Chapter 1

The world’s rst Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips - TPU

(TurboV Processing Unit) and EPU (Energy Processing Unit). Dual Intelligent Processors 3 builds on that foundation with new SMART DIGI+ power control, which includes multiple digital voltage controllers, allowing ultra-precise tuning for the CPU, iGPU and DRAM. It’s

upgraded with one-click extreme performance optimization and selectable CPU wattage

levels, offering easier power control and better power savings with the user-friendly AI Suite II utility.

Smart DIGI+ Technology

Get incredible performance increases with TPU and the all-new SMART DIGI+

Up to 85% boost in CPU frequency

Always at the forefront of power design, ASUS propels you into the future standard of power management again by SMART DIGI+ Technology, which works with the TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) to give an exceptional increase in CPU overclocking performance. When combined, users can adjust CPU ratios manually in the TPU and enable the all new SMART DIGI+ Key by a single click to see an extreme boost in CPU frequency up to 85%.

CPU wattage requirements cut in half!

SMART DIGI+ Technology also includes the Smart CPU Power Level prole, which reduces CPU power consumption to a specic indicated wattage with a single click, creating a cooler

and quieter PC. With support for next generation Intel® VRD 12.5 power design, ASUS once again leaps to the future of innovation.

TPU

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, GPU Boost

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.

Control

EPU

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

Wi-Fi GO!

ASUS Wi-Fi GO! makes enjoying home entertainment easier than ever! Exclusive Wi-Fi functions provide DLNA streaming so you can enjoy a home theater PC, while also providing remote access to your PC with a smart device. ASUS Wi-Fi GO! leads the market by integrating Wi-Fi connectivity, DLNA access and all smart devices with a one-stop utility for a futuristic connected lifestyle.

1. Wi-Fi hotspot setup for convenience: quickly set up and connect anywhere at home thanks to instant soft access point and device detection. Build your network without an extra router!

2. Turn smartphones and tablets into a remote control:

- Remote Desktop: access your PC from a tablet? No sweat! Control your PC in realtime from a mobile device for complete comfort. This function brings notebook-like convenience, by creating a virtual remote desktop, offering portable access to your data in desktop with a smartphone or pad.

- Motion control your PC: entertaining and customizable! Using natural gestures, you can

move directionally to use applications with a smartphone or tablet’s motion sensors. For example, in media players you can fast forward, go next, stop, or create a music playing

motion control prole. You can even program sensor scenarios to design your own

motion-based game!

- Remote keyboard and mouse: sit back and control your computer by using your tablet’s built-in QWERTY keyboard to type and click!

3. DLNA streaming made easy: enjoy HD content, music and photos from the PC on your

DLNA devices via Wi-Fi connectivity, the perfect match for creating your own home theater!

4. Easy le and screenshot transfers: send and share les and screen shots from your PC to

smart devices directly with a touch over Wi-Fi.

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GPU Boost

GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance. The user-

friendly interface facilitates exible frequency adjustments. It easily delivers stable system-

level upgrades for every use.

USB 3.0 Boost

New 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 iProducts. smartphones, tablets and more, all up to 3X faster, even when the PC is powered off, in sleep or hibernation modes.

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USB BIOS Flashback

A truly revolutionary hardware-based update solution. USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way ever to update the BIOS! It allows users to update new UEFI BIOS versions

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even without hardware such as a CPU or DRAM installed into the motherboard. Just plug in a

USB ash drive containing the BIOS le, and press the BIOS Flashback button for 3 seconds

with the power supply connected. The UEFI BIOS will then automatically update without requiring further interaction. With its new, complementary Windows application, users can regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates and download the latest BIOS automatically. Hasslefree updating for the ultimate convenience!

Network iControl

With a single-click on/off button, the application currently in use has its data and network

bandwidth prioritized over other programs. Moreover, you can prioritize your favorite software easily by conguring proles through the intuitive user interface. Within the prole, programs can be pre-scheduled to run in a specic time period to avoid network congestion and long-

waits on downloads. Auto PPPoE network connection provides a one-step setup for enhanced online convenience. Overall, it’s an intuitive network bandwidth control center.

AI Suite II

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

MemOK!

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!

1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution

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!

DO NOT uninstall the heat-sink by yourself. Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance.

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ASUS Fan Xpert 2- Featuring Fan Auto Tuning for the Ultimate Cool and Quiet

Hardware-level ASUS Fan Xpert 2 provides the most customizable settings for an even

cooler and quieter computing environment. Upgraded with Fan Auto Tuning mode, it enables tailored fan speed settings for each CPU and chassis fan with exclusive automatic fan

speed detection, which scans each fan to run at specic settings based on different criteria,

achieving the best balance of cooling performance and low noise. Fan Xpert 2 also includes an RPM Fixed Mode for users who wish to reduce noise levels to near 0dB with highly

specic fan speed control. It reacts to system loads for greater control.

1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY

ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode)

Media-renowned UEFI BIOS from ASUS offers the rst mouse-controlled graphical BIOS

designed with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface that goes beyond

traditional keyboard-only controls. It also fully-utilizes 2.2TB and larger hard drives in 64-bit

operating systems with native support.

The ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. Users can choose system performance settings and drag and drop boot priorities. Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for complete insight.

New upgrade! Quick and easy info for enhanced system control

- F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for sharing UEFI setup info and troubleshooting

- New F3 Shortcut for most accessed info

- ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) Information for accessing memory info,

detecting faulty DIMMs and helping with difcult POST situations

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ASUS Q-Design

ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. All of Q-LED, Q-Slot, and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process!

ASUS Q-Connector

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.

ASUS EZ-Flash 2

ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a

bootable oppy disk or an OS-based utility.

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1.3.6 Other special features

LucidLogix Virtu MVP

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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.

DisplayPort 1.1a Support

DisplayPort is a digital display interface standard that delivers up to 10.8 Gbps of bandwidth over standard cables, providing billions of colors and bi-directional communications, thus enabling the fastest refresh rates and the highest resolution digital display through a single cable. Also, it supports HDCP copy protection for Blu-ray Discs. Simply output 3D signals through the connected DisplayPort 1.1a cable with your 3D display, then you can sit back and enjoy a perfect 3D animation experience.

HDMI 1.4a Support

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.

processor graphics

DTS UltraPC II

DTS UltraPC II delivers exceptional 5.1 surround through the most popular PC audio setups

- your existing stereo speakers or headphones. In addition to virtual surround, it upgrades original sound to new levels with Audio Restoration, recreating the dynamic range of audio

les. Symmetry mode improves the balance of perceived loudness across different input sources and Enhance boosts audio quality through high and low frequency equalization. With

these technologies, users experience better home theater audio with ease.

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DTS Connect

To get the most out of your audio entertainment across all formats and quality levels, DTS Connect combines two enabling technologies. DTS Neo:PC™ upmixes stereo sources (CDs, MP3s, WMAs, internet radio) into as many as 7.1 channels of incredible surround sound. Consumers can then connect their PC to a home theater system.DTS Interactive is capable of performing multi-channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on personal computers, and sending encoded bitstreams out of a digital audio connection (such as S/PDIF or HDMI) designed to deliver audio to an external decoder.

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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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

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2-2

Refer to

2.2.7 Internal connectors

information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.

and

2.3.10 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) 2-26

2. LGA1155 CPU socket 2-4

3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN 1-3)

4. DDR3 DIMM slots 2-5

5. MemOK! switch 2-14

6. Intel® Z77 USB 3.0 connector (USB3_34) 2-23

7. Standby Power LED 2-17

8. Asmedia® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [navy blue])

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. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 2-29

12. EPU switch 2-16

13. TPU switch 2-15

14. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 2-28

15. Clear CMOS 2-19

16. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112,

USB1314)

17. USB BIOS ashback button 2-42

18. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 2-29

19. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 2-26

20. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 2-23

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2-22

2-20

2-21

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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.

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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 In-line 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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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.

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• 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-V Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip

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

G.Skill F3-19200CL9Q-16GBZMD(XMP) 16GB (4x 4GB) DS - - 9-11-11-31 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 • • •

Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK(374243)(XMP) 2GB DS - - - 1.65 • •

* The memory modules in 2400MHz and above are supported by Intel 3rd Generation Core

Processors.

** Due to the behavior of the Intel 2nd Generation Processor, DDR3 2200 and above/2000/1800 MHz

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

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Brand

Chip

Timing Voltage DIMM socket support

NO.

(Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM

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DDR3 2200 (O.C.) MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip

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

KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP)

4GB (2x 2GB) DS

* The memory modules in 2200MHz and above are supported by Intel 3rd Generation Core

Processors.

** Due to the behavior of the Intel 2nd Generation Processor, DDR3 2200 and above/2000/1800 MHz

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

Brand

Kingmax

Chip

Timing Voltage DIMM socket support

NO.

N/A -

(Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM

- •

•

DDR3 2133 (O.C.) MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip

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

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

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 F3-17066CL9D-8GBPID(XMP) 8GB (2x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 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)

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)

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

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

4GB (2x 2GB) DS - - 9 1.65 • • •

8GB (4x 2GB) DS - - 9 1.65 • • •

Chip

Timing Voltage DIMM socket support

Brand

NO.

(Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM

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DDR3 2000 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip

A-DATA

Apacer

CORSAIR

G.SKILL

KINGSTON

Transcend

AEXEA

Patriot

Silicon Power

Team

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AX3U2000GC4G9B(XMP) 4GB

78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB)

CMT6GX3M3A2000C8(XMP) 6GB (3x 2GB)

F3-16000CL9D-4GBRH(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB)

F3-16000CL9D-4GBTD(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB)

KHX2000C9AD3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB (3x 2GB)

TX2000KLN-8GK (388375)(XMP) 4GB

AXA3ES4GK2000LG28V(XMP) 4GB (2x 2GB)

PX7312G2000ELK(XMP) 12GB (3x 4GB)

PV736G2000ELK(XMP) 6GB (3x 2GB)

SP002GBLYU200S02(XMP) 2GB

TXD32048M2000C9(XMP) 2GB

TXD32048M2000C9-L(XMP) 2GB

DS - -

DS Team

Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support

Brand

T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 1.5

T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 1.6

9-11-9-27 1.55~1.75

9-9-9-27 -

8-9-8-24 1.65

9-9-9-24 1.65

9 1.65

- 1.6

- 1.65

9-11-9-27 1.65

7-7-7-20 1.65

- -

(Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM

• •

• • •

• •

2-7

DDR3 1866 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip

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

A-DATA AX3U1866GC4G9B(XMP)

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-

Patriot PXD34G1866ELK(XMP)

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

DDR3 1800 MHz capability

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Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip

G.SKILL F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • •

DDR3 1600 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip

A-DATA

CORSAIR

Crucial

G.SKILL

GEIL

KINGSTON

Chip

Brand

4GB DS

8GBFLD(XMP)

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

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

AX3U1600GC4G9(XMP) 4GB DS - - - 1.55~1.75

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

F3-12800CL8D8GBECO(XMP)

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

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

KHX1600C9D3T1BK3/12GX (XMP)

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

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

8GB (2x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • •

4GB (2x 2GB) SS

8GB (2x4GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.35

12GB (3x 4GB) DS - - 9 1.65

Brand

Timing Voltage DIMM socket support

NO.

- 9-11-9-27

- 9-9-9-24

Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support

1.55~1.75

1.65

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(Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM

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(Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM

(Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM

• • •

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•

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DDR3 1600 MHz capability (continued)

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip

KINGSTON

OCZ

Transcend

Asint

EK Memory

GoodRam

KINGTIGER

Mushkin

Patriot

SanMax

Team

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

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

KHX1600C9D3X2K2/4GX (XMP)

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

KHX1600C9D3T1K3/6GX (XMP)

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

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

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

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

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

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

KTG2G1600PG3(XMP) 2GB DS - - - -

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4GB (2x 2GB) DS - - 9 1.65

6GB (3x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65

6GB (3x 2GB) DS - - 9 1.65

Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support

Brand

(Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM

• • •

• •

•

• • •

• •

• • •

• •

• • •

• •

• • •

• •

• • •

•

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2-9

DDR3 1333 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip

A-DATA

Apacer

CORSAIR

ELPIDA

G.SKILL

GEIL

Chapter 2

GEIL

Hynix

KINGMAX

KINGSTON

MICRON

OCZ

PSC

SAMSUNG

Transcend

Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support

Brand

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

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

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

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

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

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

CMX8GX3M2A1333C9 (XMP)

EBJ20UF8BCF0-DJ-F 2GB SS Elpida J2108BCSE-DJ-F - -

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HMT325U6BFR8C-H9 2GB SS Hynix H5TQ2G83BFR - -

HMT125U6TFR8A-H9 2GB DS Hynix H5TC1G83TFR - -

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

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

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

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

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

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

KVR1333D3N9/2G 2GB DS Kingston D1288JPNDPLD9U 9 1.5

KHX1333C9D3UK2/4GX (XMP)

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

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

MT4JTF12864AZ-1G4D1 1GB SS Micron D9LGQ - -

MT8JTF25664AZ-1G4D1 2GB SS Micron D9LGK - -

MT8JTF25664AZ-1G4M1 2GB SS MICRON D9PFJ - -

MT16JTF51264AZ-1G4D1 4GB DS Micron D9LGK - -

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

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

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

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

M378B5773DH0-CH9 2GB SS SAMSUNG K4B2G08460 - -

M378B5673FH0-CH9 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F - -

M378B5273CH0-CH9 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C K4B2G0846C -

M378B5273DH0-CH9 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G08460 - -

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

JM1333KLN-2G 2GB SS Transcend TK483PCW3 - -

TS256MLK64V3N ( 585541 )

TS256MLK64V3N (566577)

TS256MLK64V3N (574206)

JM1333KLN-4G (583782)

JM1333KLN-4G 4GB DS Transcend TK483PCW3 - -

TS512MLK64V3N (585538)

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

4GB (2x 2GB) DS - - 9 1.25

2GB SS Micron ICD77 D9LGK 9 -

2GB SS Hynix H5TQ2G83BFR 9 -

2GB SS Micron D9LGK 9 -

4GB DS Transcend TK483PCW3 9 -

4GB DS Micron IED27 D9LGK 9 -

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DDR3 1333 MHz capability (continued)

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip

Transcend

ACTICA

ATP

BUFFALO

EK Memory

Elixir

GoodRam

KINGTIGER

Patriot

RiDATA

SanMax

Silicon Power

Team

TS512MLK64V3N (574831)

ACT1GHU64B8F1333S 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F - -

ACT1GHU72C8G1333S 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F(ECC) - -

ACT2GHU64B8G1333M 2GB DS Micron D9KPT - -

ACT2GHU64B8G1333S 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F -

ACT2GHU72D8G1333M 2GB DS Micron D9KPT(ECC) -

ACT2GHU72D8G1333S 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F(ECC) -

ACT4GHU64B8H1333H 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR -

ACT4GHU72D8H1333H 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR(ECC) -

AQ56M72E8BJH9S 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F(ECC) -

AQ12M72E8BKH9S 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C(ECC) -

D3U1333-1G 1GB SS Elpida J1108BFBG-DJ-F -

D3U1333-2G 2GB DS Elpida J1108BFBG-DJ-F

D3U1333-4G 4GB DS NANYA NT5CB256M8BN-CG

EKM324L28BP8-I13 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9

M2F2G64CB88B7N-CG 2GB SS Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG -

M2F2G64CB88D7N-CG 2GB SS Elixir M2CB2G8BDN-CG -

M2F4G64CB8HD5N-CG 4GB DS Elixir M2CB2G8BDN-CG -

GR1333D364L9/2G 2GB DS Qimonda IDSH1G-03A1F1C-13H -

F10DA2T1680 2GB DS KINGTIGER KTG1333PS1208NST-C9 -

KTG2G1333PG3 2GB DS - - -

PSD32G13332 2GB DS Prtriot PM128M8D3BU-15 9

PGS34G1333LLKA 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-20

PG38G1333EL(XMP) 8GB DS - - -

C304627CB1AG22Fe 2GB DS RiDATA C304627CB1AG22Fe 9

E304459CB1AG32Cf 4GB DS RiDATA E304459CB1AG32Cf 9

SMD4G68H1P-13HZ 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83BFRH9C -

SP001GBLTE133S01 1GB SS NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG -

SP001GBLTU133S02 1GB SS S-POWER 10YT3E5 9

SP002GBLTE133S01 2GB DS NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG -

TXD31024M1333C7(XMP) 1GB SS Team T3D1288LT-13 7-7-7-21

TXD32048M1333C7D(XMP)

4GB DS Micron D9LGK 9 -

2GB DS Team T3D1288LT-13 7-7-7-21

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Brand

(Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM

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Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support:

• 1 DIMM: Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory

• 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black

• 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as

• ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function.

• Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Load

• Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL.

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conguration. We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot.

slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory conguration. We suggest that

you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for better compatibility.

two pairs of Dual-channel memory conguration.

the X.M.P. or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support.

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2.2.4 Expansion slots

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Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

Slot No. Slot Description

1 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot

2 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode)

3 PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot

4 PCI_1 slot

5 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot (at x8 mode)

6 PCI_2 slot

7 PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot [black] (at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices)

VGA conguration

Single VGA/PCIe card

Dual VGA/PCIe card

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PCI Express operating mode

PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2

x16 (Recommend for single VGA)

x8 x8

N/A

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• PCIe 3.0 support depends on CPU type and requires PCIe 3.0 VGA card.

• In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot (navy blue) for a PCI

Express x16 graphics card to get better performance.

• In CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 and PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2

slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance.

• We recommend that you provide sufcient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™

mode. Refer to page 2-31 for details.

• Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when

using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. See page 2-30 for details.

IRQ assignments for this motherboard

A B C D E F G H

PCIE x16_1 shared – – – – – – –

PCIE x16_2 shared – – – – – –

PCIE x16_3 shared – – – – – – –

PCIE x1_1 – shared – – – – – –

PCIE x1_2 – – – shared – – – –

PCI slot 1 shared – – – – – – –

PCI slot 2 – shared – – – – – –

Intel 82579V LAN – – – – shared – – –

USB2_1 Controller – – – – – – – shared

USB2_2 Controller shared – – – – – – –

Intel USB3.0 Controller shared – – – – – – –

ASMedia USB3.0 Controller – – shared – – – – –

Intel PCH SATA Controller – – – shared – – – –

ASMedias SATA Controller – – – shared – – –

HD Audio Controller – – – – – – shared –

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2.2.5 Onboard switches

Onboard switches allow you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open-

case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance.

1. MemOK! switch

Installing DIMMs that are incompatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot.

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• Refer to section

• The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is not properly installed. Turn off the

system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! function.

• The MemOK! switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment.

• During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. It

takes about 30 seconds for the system to test one set of failsafe settings. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes.

• Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each

timing set is tested. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with ones

recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualied Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on

the ASUS website at www.asus.com.

• If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system

continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 5–10 seconds.

• If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch to boot

and load BIOS default settings. A messgae will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings.

• We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the

ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function.

2.2.6 Onboard LEDs

for the exact location of the DRAM_LED.

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2. TPU switch

Turning this switch to clock speeds.

will automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable

Enable

For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to powered off.

• The TPU LED (O2LED1) near the TPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned

. Refer to section

Enable

LED.

• If you change the switch setting to

function will be activated after the next system bootup.

• You may use the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the TurboV EVO application,

adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. However, the system will use the last setting you have made.

2.2.6 Onboard LEDs

Enable

for the exact location of the TPU

under the OS environment, the TPU

when the system is

Enable

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3. EPU switch

Turning this switch to

will automatically detect the current PC loadings and

Enable

intelligently moderate the power consumption.

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For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to powered off.

• The EPU LED (O2LED2) near the EPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned

. Refer to section

Enable

LED.

• If you change the switch setting to

function will be activated after the next system bootup.

• You may change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program,

and enable the EPU function at the same time. However, the system will use the last setting you have made.

2.2.6 Onboard LEDs

Enable

for the exact location of the EPU

under the OS environment, the EPU

when the system is

Enable

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2.2.6 Onboard LEDs

1. POST State LEDs

The POST State LEDs of CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD indicate key components status during POST (Power-on Self Test). If an error is found , the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second.

2. Standby power LED

The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.

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3. TPU LED

The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to

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4. EPU LED

The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to

Enable

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2.2.7 Jumper

Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)

This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.

To erase the RTC RAM:

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.

3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

4. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data.

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

• If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again

to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery.

• You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system

failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.

• Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required to enable C.P.R. function. You must

turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system.

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2.2.8 Internal connectors

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

These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables.

If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10

conguration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z77

chipset.

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•

These connectors are set to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Conguration for details.

• Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID congurations or the manual

bundled in the motherboard support DVD.

•

You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions.

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

These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables.

If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10

conguration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z77

chipset.

•

• Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID congurations or the manual

bundled in the motherboard support DVD.

•

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3. Asmedia® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [navy blue])

These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables.

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• The SATA6G_E1/E2 (navy blue) connectors are for data drives only. ATAPI device is

not supported.

•

You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives.

•

Wh en usi ng NCQ , s et t he [Enabled]. Refer to section

3.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration

AS M1 061 Sto rag e C ont ro l le r

ite m i n the B IOS to

for details.

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

This connector is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with the USB 3.0

specicaton that supports up to 480 MBps connection speed. If the USB 3.0 front panel

cable is available from your system chassis, with this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution.

• The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately.

• The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows® 7 or later versions. UASP standard only

supports Windows® 8.

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

This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.

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6. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78; USB910; USB1112; USB1314)

These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system

chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specication that supports up to

48 MBps connection speed.

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Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!

You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) rst, and

then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports.

The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.

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7. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT;4-pin CHA_FAN1-3)

Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.

Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow inside the

system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors!

• The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power.

• All the CPU and CHA fans support ASUS Fan Xpert 2 feature.

• If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable

to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-3 for better thermal environment.

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

This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.

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9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V)

These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are

designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t.

• We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-denition audio capability.

• If you want to connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this connector, set

the

Front Panel Type

front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to connector is set to

item in the BIOS setup to

[HD]

if you want to connect an AC'97

[HD];

. By default, this

[AC97]

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• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specication 2.2 (or later version) and provides a

minimum power of 350 W.

• Do not forget to connect the 8-pin EATX12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will

not boot.

• Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when conguring a system

with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.

• If you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with

1000W power or above to ensure the system stability.

• If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system,

refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at

com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us

http://support.asus.

for details.

PSU Suggested List

Model Wattage

SUPER FLOWER SF-350P14XE 350 GreatWall-ATX-350P4 350 Great Wall BTX-500GT 400 THERMALTAKE TR2-RX-1200AH3CH 1200 ASUS U-75HA 750 Be quiet BN073 650 Bubalus PE600WJD 500 CoolerMaster RS-850EMBA 850 CoolerMaster RS-A00-ESBA 1000 Delta GPS-550AB 550 Gigabyte P610A-C2 610 GoldenField JHTS-S398 350 GoldenField ATX-S395 350 HECHUAN ST-ATX330 500 Huntkey R85 450 SAMA YUHUI-350P 350 Seasonic SS-850EM 850 Corsair CMPSU-850AX 850 Seventeam ST-750P-AF 750 Huntkey HK400-55AP 300 EnerMAX EPM850EWT 850 Silverstone SST-ST40F-ES 400 FSP GROUP AX-310HHN 310 Antec EA-430D 430 Antec EA-750 750 GREATWALL-BTX-400SD 300 DELUX-DLP-650PG 450 HAMER MIT750 750 COOLERMASTER RS-C00-80GA-D3 1200 ENERMAX MAXREVO 1300 THERMALTAKE TR2 RX-650AL3CH 650 THERMALTAKE TP-1050AH3CSG 1050 Segotep SG-400PYJ 400 Centurystar ST-330 320

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

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

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• System power LED (2-pin PLED)

This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

• Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED)

This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable

to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or ashes when data is read from or written to

the HDD.

• System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)

This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.

• ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW)

This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF.

• Reset button (2-pin RESET)

This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power.

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11. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1)

The connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to the

connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

The serial port bracket (COM1) is purchased separately.

12. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM)

This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely

store keys, digital certicates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance

network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.

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TPM module is purchased separately.

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2.3 Building your computer system

2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system

1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver

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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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2.3.2 CPU installation

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

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2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation

Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.

To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

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2.3.4 DIMM installation

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To remove a DIMM

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2.3.5 Motherboard installation

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The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same.

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DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

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2.3.6 ATX Power connection

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2.3.7 SATA device connection

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2.3.8 Front I/O Connector

IDE_LED

POWER SW

RESET SW

IDE_LED-

IDE_LED+

PWR

Reset

Ground

To install ASUS Q-Connector

1 2

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To install USB 2.0 Connector To install front panel audio

connector

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USB 2.0

To install USB 3.0 Connector

USB 3.0

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2.3.9 Expension Card installation

To install PCIe x16 cards

To install PCIe x1 cards To install PCI cards

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2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback

USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way to ash the BIOS. It allows

overclockers to try new BIOS versions easily without having to enter their existing BIOS or operating system. Just plug in USB storage and push the dedicated button for 3 seconds,

and the BIOS is automatically ashed using standby power. Worry-free overclocking for the

ultimate convenience!

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1 Download the USB BIOS Flashback wizard from the ASUS service website (www.asus.

com). Save it to a USB portable disk, and place it in the root directory.

2 Plug the USB ash drive into the bottom port of LAN1_USB3_12 connector in back I/O.

3 Press the USB BIOS Flashback button for 3 seconds, and the light will begin to ash

(on thethird second).

4 The Flashback function is enabled once the light starts to ash.

5 The ashing rate of the light signal accelerates along with the updating speed.

6 BIOS update is complete once the light signal goes out.

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1. Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is ongoing, otherwise update will be interrupted. In case of interruption, please follow the recommended procedures again to complete BIOS update.

2. If the light ashes for ve seconds and turns into a stable lighting, this means that the

USB BIOS Flashback is not operating properly. This may be caused by:1. Improper

installation of the portable disk.2. Error in le name or incompatibility in le format.If

this is the case, please restart the system to turn off the light.

3. Updating BIOS may have risks. If the BIOS program is damaged during the process causing the system unable to reboot, please contact the local service station for help.

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2.3.11 Rear panel connection

Rear panel connectors

1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 7. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6

2. ASUS Wireless Module (Wi-Fi 802.11)*

3. Optical S/PDIF Out port 9. DisplayPort

4. VGA port 10. DVI-D port

8. HDMI port

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5. Intel® LAN (RJ-45) port

6. USB 3.0 ports E1 and E2 (ASUS USB3.0 Boost UASP Mode)

* The ASUS Wireless Module is individually installed.

** USB 3_12 supports Windows 7 operating system only. The bottom USB port supports USB

Charger+ and USB BIOS Flashback.

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11. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (UASP support under Windows 8)

12. Audio I/O ports

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LAN ports LED indications

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Activity Link LED Speed LED

Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection

ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration

Port Headset

Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In

Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In

Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer

Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

Gray – – – Side Speaker Out

• This motherboard comes with multiple VGA output that features desktop extension on

two monitors. You can connect two monitors to any two of the onboard VGA, DVI-D, HDMI and DisplayPort ports.

• DVI-D can not be converted to output RGB signal to CRT and is not compatible with

DVI-I.

• We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster

and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.

• To play Blu-Ray Disc, make sure to use an HDCP compliance monitor.

• Due to XCHI controller structure, please manually install your USB3.0 driver twice

when installing the operating system from the USB3.0 optical drive.

LED

LAN port

SPEED

LED

ACT/LINK

4-channel 6-channel 8-channel

2-channel

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**Troubleshooting on monitor overscan / underscan problem

1. Install Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver from

the motherboard support DVD.

2. From the Windows® notication area, double-

click the Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator Driver icon and click Graphics Properties.

3. Click Display > General Settings and select a Resolution. Click Apply.

4. Or you can click Display > General

Settings > Scaling > Customize Aspect Ratio. Move the Horizontal Scaling and Vertical Scaling sliders and then click Apply.

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2.3.12 Audio I/O connections

Audio I/O ports

Connect to Headphone and Mic

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Connect to Stereo Speakers

Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers

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Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers

Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers

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Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers

When the DTS UltraPC II function is enabled, ensure to connect the rear speaker to the gray port.

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2.4 Starting up for the rst time

1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.

2. Be sure that all switches are off.

3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis.

4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.

5. Turn on the devices in the following order:

a. Monitor

b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)

c. System power

6. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up. For systems with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power button. If your monitor complies with the “green” standards or if it has a “power standby” feature, the monitor LED may light up or change from orange to green

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after the system LED turns on.

The system then runs the power-on self tests or POST. While the tests are running, the

BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance.

BIOS Beep Description

One short beep VGA detected

One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps

One continuous beep followed by four short beeps

Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected

No VGA detected

Hardware component failure

7. At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3.

2.5 Turning off the computer

While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting.

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Chapter 3: BIOS setup

3.1 Knowing BIOS

The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional

keyboard-only BIOS controls to enable more exible and convenient mouse input. Users

can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as their operating system.

The term “BIOS” in this user manual refers to “UEFI BIOS” unless otherwise specied.

BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage

device conguration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device conguration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. In normal

circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance. We recommend that you not change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances:

• An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to

run the BIOS Setup.

• You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or

update.

Inappropriate settings of the BIOS may result to instability or failure to boot. We strongly

recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel.

3.2 BIOS setup program

A BIOS setup program is provided for BIOS item modication. When you start up the

computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Del> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility. Otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.

If you wish to enter Setup after POST, press <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or press the reset button on the system chassis to restart the system. You can also turn the system off and then

turn it back on to restart the system. Do this last option only if the rst two failed.

• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and

may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

• Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the

mouse to control the BIOS setup program.

• If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default

settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details.

• If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and

reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 2.2.8 Jumper for information

on how to erase the RTC RAM.

The BIOS setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various submenus and select from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse.

The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen.

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3.2.1 EZ Mode

By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hot key for the advanced BIOS settings.

Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed

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The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the

Setup Mode item in section 3.7 Boot memu for details.

Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program

Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode

Clicks to display all fan

speeds if available

Quick switch to Shortcut

Quick switch to Advanced Mode

Selects the boot device priority

Displays the system properties of the

selected mode on the right hand side

• The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.

• The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the

system.

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Normal mode

Loads optimized default

Power Saving mode

Selects the boot device priority

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3.2.2 Advanced Mode

The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed congurations.

To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit, then select Advanced Mode.

Back button

Menu items

Menu bar

Conguration elds

General help

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

Back Advanced\ Onboard Devices Conguration >

HD Audio Controller Enabled

Front Panel Type HD

SPDIF Out Type SPDIF

Renesas USB 3.0 Controller Enabled

Bluetooth Controller Enabled

PCI Express X1_2 Slot (Blue) bandwidth AUTO

PCI Express X16_3 slot (black) bandwidth AUTO

PCI Express X1_1 slot or USB3.0 switch X1 Slot

Marvell Storage Controller AHCI Mode

Marvell Storage OPROM Enabled

Submenu item

Ai Tweaker

Disabled Enabled

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Bluetooth Controller

Pop-up window

Enabled/Disabled Bluetooth Controller

→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut

F5: Optimized Defaults

F10: Save ESC: Exit

F12: Print Screen

Scroll bar

Navigation keys

Menu bar

The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:

Main For changing the basic system conguration Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings

Advanced For changing the advanced system settings

Monitor

Boot For changing the system boot conguration

Tool For conguring options for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings

For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings.

Exit

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Menu items

The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example,

selecting Main shows the Main menu items.

The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.

Back button

This button appears when entering a submenu. Press <Esc> or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to the previous menu screen.

Submenu items

A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press <Enter>.

Pop-up window

Select a menu item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the conguration

options for that item.

Scroll bar

A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not t on

the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> / <Page Down> keys to display the other items on the screen.

Navigation keys

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At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings.

General help

At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. Use <F12> key to capture the BIOS screen and save it to the removable storage device.

Conguration elds

These elds show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-congurable, you can change the value of the eld opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user-congurable.

A congurable eld is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a eld, select it and

press <Enter> to display a list of options.

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3.3 Main menu

The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings.

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

BIOS Version 0080 x64 Build Date 11/08/2011 EC Version MBEC-Z77-0112 ME Version 8.0.0.1178 South Bridge Stepping 02/B0

CPU Information

Intel(R) Core(TM) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Speed 3400 MHz

Memory Information Total Memory 1024 MB (DDR3)

Memory Frequency 1333 MHz

System Language English

System Date [Fri 11/08/2011] System Time [16:46:15]

Access Level Administrator

> Security

Ai Tweaker

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Choose the system default languageBIOS Information

Security

The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

Back Main\ Security >

Password Description

If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup If ONLY the User's password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will have Administrator rights

Administrator Password Not Installed User Password Not Installed

Administrator Password User Password

Ai Tweaker

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

To clear the administrator password, key in the current password in the Enter Current Password box, and then press <Enter> when

prompted to create/conrm the

password.

Exit

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• If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC)

• The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default

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Not Installed. After you set a password, these items show Installed.

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Administrator Password

If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only

selected elds in the BIOS setup program.

To set an administrator password:

1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.

2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.

3. Conrm the password when prompted.

To change an administrator password:

1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.

2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press <Enter>.

3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.

4. Conrm the password when prompted.

To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator

password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/conrm the password. After you clear

the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed.

User Password

If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed.

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To set a user password:

1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.

2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.

3. Conrm the password when prompted.

To change a user password:

1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.

2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press <Enter>.

3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.

4. Conrm the password when prompted.

To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press

<Enter> when prompted to create/conrm the password. After you clear the password, the

User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed.

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3.4 Ai Tweaker menu

The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.

Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect eld

values can cause the system to malfunction.

The conguration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you

installed on the motherboard.

Scroll down to display the following items:

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Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]

Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal

frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking conguration options:

[Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system.

[Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.

[X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Prole

BCLK/PCIE Frequency [XXX]

Allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to enhance the system performance. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. You can also key in the desired value using the

numeric keypad. The values range from 80.0MHz to 300.0MHz.

eXtreme Memory Profile

This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you to select the X.M.P. mode supported by your memory module.

Conguration options: [Prole #1] [ Prole #2]

Turbo Ratio [Auto]

Allows you to set the CPU ratio automatically or manually. [Auto] Sets all Turbo Ratio to Intel® CPU default settings automatically. [Manual] Sets the Turbo Ratio for every core-activation condition of a full unlocked CPU manually.

When the Turbo Ratio is set to [Manual], the following item appears:

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1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]

Allows you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting [Manual] Select to to manually assign a 1-Core Ration Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit.

2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]

Allows you to set the 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting [Manual] Select to to manually assign a 2-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. 1-Core Limit must not be set to [Auto]

3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]

Allows you to set the 3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting [Manual] Select to to manually assign a 3-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 4-Core Ratio Limit. 1-Core/2-Core Ratio Limit must not be set to [Auto]

(X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the proles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance.

The following two items appear only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual].

Ratio Synchronizing Control [Enabled]

[Enabled] Allows you to set an individual Turbo Ratio for every core-activation condition [Disabled] Allows you to set one single Turbo Ratio for all core-activation conditions.

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4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]

Allows you to set the 4 Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting [Manual] Select to to manually assign a 4-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. 1-Core/2-Core/3-Core Limit must not be set to [Auto]

Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the internal PLL voltage.

Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]

Memory Frequency [Auto]

Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. The conguration options vary with

the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings.

iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 900MHz to 3000MHz with a 50MHz interval.

EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

EPU Setting [Auto]

This item appears only when you set the EPU Power Saving MODE item to [Enabled.] and allows you to select the EPU power saving mode.

Conguration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max

Power Saving Mode]

OC Tuner

OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for

enhancing the system performance. Conguration options: [OK] [Cancel]

DRAM Timing Control

The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the <Enter> key.

Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default settings.

CPU Power Management

The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features.

CPU Ratio [Auto]

Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Use <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model.

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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST).

[Disabled] Disables this function.

[Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and

core frequency which may result in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production.

Turbo Mode [Enabled]

Allows you to enable your core processor’s speed to run faster than the marked

frequency in a specic condition. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Long Duration Power Limit [Auto]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.

Long Duration Maintained [Auto]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.

Short Duration Power Limit [Auto]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.

Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto]

Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for CPU cores Use <+> and <-> key to adjust the value at 0.125A increment. .

Secondary Plane Current Limit [Auto]

Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for Internal Graphics cores. Use <+> and <-> key to adjust the value at 0.125A increment.

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CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto]

Load-line is dened by Intel VRM spec and affects CPU voltage. The CPU working voltage

will decrease proportionally to CPU loading. Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. This item allows you to adjust the voltage range from the following percentages to boost the system performance: 0% (Regular), 25% (Medium), 50% (High), 75% (Ultra High) and 100% (Extreme).

Conguration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme]

CPU Voltage Frequency [Auto]

Frequency switching affects the VRM transient response, and the thermal component. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response.

Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual]

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DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to Manual Mode. The thermal conditions should be monitored.

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VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled]

This item appears only when you set the Frequency item to [Auto] and allows you to enable the spread spectrum to enhance system stability.

CPU Power Phase Control [Auto]

Allows you to control the power phase based on the CPU’s demands.

Conguration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment]

DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to Extreme and Manual Mode. The thermal conditions should be monitored.

CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe]

DIGI + VRM Duty control adjusts the current and thermal conditions of every component’s phase. Conguration options: [T. Probe] - Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] - Select to maintain the current VRM balance.

CPU Current Capability [100%]

Allows you to congure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range

simultaneously.

Conguration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%]

Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support.

CPU Power Thermal Control [Auto]

Allows you to congure the temperature range for overclocking tolerance. Conguration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme]

CPU Power Response Control [Auto]

Allows you to congure the power response rate for CPU. Higher value for extreme

overclocking.

Conguration options: [Regular]: 100 [Medium]: 150 [High]:200 [Ultra High]: 250

iGPU Load-line Calibration [Auto]

Allows you to set the iGPU Load-line Calibration.

Conguration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme]

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iGPU Current Capability [100%]

Allows you to set the iGPU Current Capability.

Conguration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%]

Do not remove the thermal module while changing the DIGI+ VRM related parrameters . The thermal conditions should be monitored.

Some of the following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad and press the <Enter> key. You can also use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the <Enter> key.

DRAM Current Capability [Auto]

A higher value brings a wider total power range, and extends the overclocking range simultaneously.

Conguration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%]

DRAM Voltage Frequency [Auto]

Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency. Assign a xed high DRAM frequency to

increase the O.C. range, or a low DRAM frequency for a better system stability.

Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual]

DRAM Power Phase Control [Auto]

[Auto] Allows you to set the Auto mode. [Optimized] Allows you to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning prole. [Extreme] Allows you to set the full phase mode.

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DRAM Power Thermal Control [110]

A higher temperature brings a wider DRAM power thermal range, and extends the overclocking tolerance to enlarge the O.C. potential. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 110 to 131.

CPU Voltage [Offset Mode]

[Manual Mode] Allows you to set a xed CPU voltage.

[Offset Mode] Allows you to set the Offset voltage.

Offset Mode Sign [+]

This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Offset Mode].

[+] To offset the voltage by a positive value.

[–] To offset the voltage by a negative value.

CPU Offset Voltage [Auto]

This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Offset Mode] and allows you to set the Offset voltage. The values range from 0.005V to 0.635V with a

0.005V interval.

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iGPU Voltage [Offset Mode]

[Manual Mode] Allows you to set a xed iGPU voltage. Offset Mode] Allows you to set the offset voltage.

iGPU Offset Mode Sign [+]

[+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value.

iGPU Offset Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the iGPU Offset voltage. The values range from 0.005V to 0.635V with a 0.005V interval.

DRAM Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.20V to 2.20V with a 0.00625V interval.

According to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently. We recommend you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V.

VCCSA Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the VCCIO voltage. The values range from 0.80V to 1.70V with a 0.00625V interval.

CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the CPU and PCH PLL voltage. The values range from 1.20V to 2.20V with a 0.00625V interval.

PCH Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the Platform Controller Hub volage. The values range from 0.80V to 1.70V with a 0.01V interval.

• The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA

Voltage, VCCIO Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings.

• The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage

settings.

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CPU Manual Voltage CPU Offset Voltage iGPU Offset Voltage

DRAM Voltage

VCCSA Voltage

VCCIO Voltage

CPU PLL Voltage

PCH Voltage

DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA [Auto]

Allows you to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability.

DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHB [Auto]

Allows you to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Different ratio might enhance DRAM

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CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]

[Auto] Automatic conguration.

[Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability.

[Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control.

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3.5 Advanced menu

The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.

Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values

can cause the system to malfunction.

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3.5.1 CPU Conguration

The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.

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The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you installed.

Use the scroll to display more items.

Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down.

[Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function.

Hyper-threading [Enabled]

The Intel Hyper-Threading Technology allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as two logical processors to the operating system, allowing the operating system to schedule two threads or processes simultaneously.

[Enabled] Two threads per activated core are enabled.

[Disabled] Only one thread per activated core is enabled.

Active Processor Cores [All]

Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package.

Conguration options: [All] [1] [2] [3]

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Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled]

[Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs

with extended CPUID functions.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology.

[Disabled] Forces the XD feature ag to always return to zero (0).

Intel® Virtualization Technology [Disabled]

[Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately

and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several systems.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]

[Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately

and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several systems.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]

[Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to perform adjacent cache line prefetching.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

CPU Power Management Conguration

CPU Ratio [Auto]

Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Use <+> and <-> keys to adjust the ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model.

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled} The operating system controls the CPU speed.

Turbo Mode [Enabled]

Allows you to set the processor cores to run faster than the marked frequency in a

specic condition. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

This item appears only when you set the EIST to [Enabled], and allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology.

CPU C1E [Auto]

[Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. This function must be enabled to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology. [Disabled] Disables the function.

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CPU C3 Report [Auto]

Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS.

CPU C6 Report [Auto]

Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS.

3.5.2 PCH Conguration

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Exit

Back Advanced\ PCH Conguration >

PCH Conguration

High Precision Timer Enabled

> Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology

> Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology

High Precision Timer [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology [Disbled]

Allows you to enable or disable Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

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ISCT Configuration [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable ISCT Conguration. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

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Enabled/Disabled the High Precision Event Timer.

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3.5.3 SATA Conguration

While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port.

Use the scroll to display more items.

SATA Mode Selection [AHCI Mode]

Allows you to set the SATA conguration.

[IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as

Parallel ATA physical storage devices.

[AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI

(Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally

optimize the order of commands.

[RAID] Set to [RAID] when you want to create a RAID conguration from the SATA

hard disk drives.

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S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled]

S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Hot Plug [Disabled]

These items appear only when you set the SATA mode item to [AHCI Mode] or [RAID Mode], and allow you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]

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[Enabled] Allow you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

Graphics Conguration

Primary Display [Auto]

Allows you to select a primary display from IGFX, PEG, or PCI graphic devices, or select SG for switchable GFX.

Conguration options: [Auto] [IGFX] [PEG]

iGPU Memory [32M]

This item select DVMT 5.0 pre-allocated graphic memory size, used by the internal

graphic device.

Conguration options: [32M] [64M] [96M]~[1024M]

Render Standby [Enabled]

Allows you to enabled or disabled render standby support.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

iGPU Multi-Monitor [Enabled]

Allows you to enable the iGPU Multi-Monitor. For Lucid Virtu MVP function supports, set this item to [Enabled] to empower both integrated and discrete graphics. iGPU

shared system memory size is xed in 64MB Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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NB PCIe Conguration

Allows you to congure the NB PCI Express settings.

PCIEX16_1 Link Speed [Auto]

Allows you to congure the PCIEX16_1 speed. Conguration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2]

PCIEX16_2 Link Speed [Auto]

Allows you to congure the PCIEX16_2 speed. Conguration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2]

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3.5.5 USB Conguration

The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.

Back Advanced\ USB Conguration >

USB Conguration

USB Devices: 1 Keyboard, 1 Mouse, 2 Hubs

Legacy USB Support Enabled

Legacy USB3.0 Support Enabled

Intel xHCI Mode Enabled

EHCI Hand-off Disabled

Legacy USB Support [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS).

[Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program.

[Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If

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Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the support for USB 3.0 devices on legacy operating systems

[Disabled] Disables the function.

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

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Enables Legacy USB support. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. DISABLE option will keep USB devices available only for EFI applications.

The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None.

detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled.

(OS).

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Intel xHCI Mode [Smart Auto]

[Smart Auto] Enables optimized xHCI.

[Auto] Allows the system to set the xHCI.

[Enabled] Enables the operation of xHCI controller.

[Disabled] Disables the function.

EHCI Hand-off [Disabled]

[Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off

[Disabled] Disables the function.

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3.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration

Scroll down to display the following items:

HD Audio Controller [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the High Denition Audio Controller.

[Disabled] Disables the controller.

The following two items appear only when you set the Azalia HD Audio item to [Enabled].

Front Panel Type [HD]

Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or high-

denition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports.

[HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high denition audio.

[AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97

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SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF]

[SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output.

[HDMI] Sets to [HDMI] for HDMI audio output.

Wi-Fi Controller [Enabled]

[Enabled] The Wi-Fi function of ASUS Wi-Fi GO! card is enabled.

[Disabled] The Wi-Fi function of ASUS Wi-Fi GO! card is disabled.

VIA 1394 Controller [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the onboard 1394 controller.

[Disabled] Disables the contoller.

PCI Express X16_3 Slot (Black) bandwidth [Auto]

[Auto] PCIeX16_3 slot runs at X1 mode for system resource optimization. (PCIeX1_2 is disabled for system resource optimization.)

[X4] PCIeX16_3 slot runs at X4 mode for high performance support. (SATA6G_E1/E2, PCIeX1_1, PCIeX1_2 are disabled for system resource

optimization.)

[X1] PCIeX16_3 slot runs at X1 mode for more available PCIeX1 slots.

(SATA6G_E12 is disabled for system resource optimization.)

ASM1061 Storage Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to select the ASM1061 storage controller operating mode.

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[Disabled] Disables the controller.

[Enabled] Enables the controller.

ASM1061 Storage OPROM [Enabled]

This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the OptionRom of the ASM1061storage controller.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

ASmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the USB 3.0 controller.

[Disabled] Disables the controller.

ASmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Disabled]

[Enabled] Enables Asmedia USB 3.0 fast battery charging support for USB 3.0

[Disabled] Disables battery charging support.

devices complying with the BC 1.1 regulation.

Intel LAN Controller [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the Intel LAN controller.

[Disabled] Disables the controller.

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Intel PXE OPROM [Disabled]

This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Intel LAN controller.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Serial Port Conguration

The sub-item in this menu allow you to set the serial port conguration.

This item functions only if there is a serial port (COM1) connector on the motherboard.

Serial Port [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).

Conguration options: [Enabled][Disabled]

Change Settings [

Allows you to select the Serial Port base address.

Conguration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4][IO=2F8h; IRQ=3][IO=3E8h; IRQ=4][IO=2E8h;

IRQ=3]

IO=3F8h; IRQ=4

]

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3.5.7 APM

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Exit

Back Advanced\ APM >

ErP Ready Disabled

Restore AC Power Loss Power Off

Power On By PCI Disabled

Power On By PCIE Disabled

Power On By Ring Disabled

Power On By RTC Disabled

ErP Ready [Disabled]

This item allows user to switch off some power at S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement. When set enabled to Enabled, all other PME options will be switched off.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off]

[Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss.

[Power Off] The system goes into off state after an AC power loss.

[Last State] The system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was

Power On By PCI [Disabled]

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[Disabled] Disables the PCI devices to generate a wake-on-LAN feature of the Intel/

[Enabled] Enables the PCI devices to generate a wake-on-LAN feature of the Intel/

Power On By PCIE [Disabled]

[Disabled] Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake-on-LAN feature of the

[Enabled] Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake-on-LAN feature of the Intel/

Main

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Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

before the AC power loss.

Realtek LAN device.

Intel/Realtek LAN device.

Realtek LAN device.

Allow BIOS yo switch off some power at S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement. When set to Enabled, all other PME options will be switched off.

Power On By Ring [Disabled]

[Disabled] Disables the serial port (COM1) devices to generate a wake event.

[Enabled] Enables the serial port (COM1) devices to generate a wake event.

Power On By RTC [Disabled]

[Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event. [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/

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Minute/Second will become user-congurable with set values.

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3.5.8 Network stack

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Exit

Main

Back Advanced\ Network stack >

Network stack Disabled Link

Ai Tweaker

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Enable/Disable UEFI network stack

Network stack [Disabled Link]

This item allows user to enable/disable UEFI network stack function.

Conguration options: [Disabled Link] [Enabled]

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3.6 Monitor menu

The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.

Scroll down to display the following items:

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Asus P8Z77-V User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Safety information

About this guide

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome!

1.2 Package contents

1.3 Special features

1.3.1 Product highlights

1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features

1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution

1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY

1.3.6 Other special features

Chapter 2: Hardware information

2.1 Before you proceed

2.2 Motherboard overview

2.2.1 Motherboard layout

2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

2.2.3 System memory

2.2.4 Expansion slots

2.2.5 Onboard switches

2.2.6 Onboard LEDs

2.2.7 Jumper

2.2.8 Internal connectors

2.3 Building your computer system

2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system

2.3.2 CPU installation

2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation

2.3.4 DIMM installation

2.3.5 Motherboard installation

2.3.6 ATX Power connection

2.3.7 SATA device connection

2.3.8 Front I/O Connector

2.3.9 Expension Card installation

2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback

2.3.11 Rear panel connection

2.3.12 Audio I/O connections

2.5 Turning off the computer

Chapter 3: BIOS setup

3.1 Knowing BIOS

3.2 BIOS setup program

3.2.1 EZ Mode

3.2.2 Advanced Mode

3.3 Main menu

3.4 Ai Tweaker menu

3.5 Advanced menu

3.5.7 APM

3.5.8 Network stack

3.6 Monitor menu