ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS User Manual

P8Z77-V LE PLUS

Motherboard

E8001

Second Edition (V2) December 2012

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Contents

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

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

P8Z77-V LE PLUS 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+ ........................... 1-4

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

1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions .....................................................1-7

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 ...........................................................................2-13

2.2.5 Jumper .........................................................................................2-15

2.2.6 Onboard switches ........................................................................ 2-16

2.2.7 Onboard LEDs ............................................................................. 2-20

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

2.3 Building your computer system ................................................................2-29

2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system............... 2-29

2.3.2 CPU installation ........................................................................... 2-30

2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ...............................2-32

2.3.4 DIMM installation ......................................................................... 2-34

2.3.5 Motherboard installation ..............................................................2-35

2.3.6 ATX Power connection ................................................................ 2-37

2.3.7 SATA device connection ..............................................................2-38

2.3.8 Front I/O Connector ..................................................................... 2-39

2.3.9 Expansion Card installation ......................................................... 2-40

2.3.10 Rear panel connection.................................................................2-41

2.3.11 Audio I/O connections .................................................................2-43

2.4 Starting up for the rst time ......................................................................2-45

2.5 Turning off the computer ........................................................................... 2-45

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Contents

Chapter 3: BIOS setup

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

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

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

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

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

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

3.5 Advanced menu .......................................................................................... 3-15

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

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

3.5.3 SATA Conguration .....................................................................3-20

3.5.4 System Agent Conguration ........................................................ 3-21

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

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

3.5.7 APM ............................................................................................. 3-25

3.5.8 Network Stack .............................................................................3-26

3.6 Monitor menu .............................................................................................. 3-27

3.7 Boot menu ................................................................................................... 3-30

3.8 Tools menu .................................................................................................. 3-32

3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ............................................................... 3-32

3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Prole .......................................................................3-32

3.8.3 ASUS SPD Information ...............................................................3-33

3.9 Exit menu ....................................................................................................3-34

3.10 Updating BIOS ............................................................................................3-35

3.10.1 ASUS Update utility ..................................................................... 3-35

3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ............................................................... 3-38

3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ................................................... 3-39

3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ...................................................................3-40

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 FAN Xpert+ .................................................................................. 4-13

4.3.6 Probe II ........................................................................................ 4-14

4.3.7 Sensor Recorder .........................................................................4-15

Contents

4.3.8 Ai Charger+ .................................................................................4-16

4.3.9 USB Charger+ .............................................................................4-17

4.3.10 USB 3.0 Boost ............................................................................. 4-19

4.3.11 Network iControl .......................................................................... 4-20

4.3.12 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard ...................................................... 4-24

4.3.13 MyLogo2 ...................................................................................... 4-26

4.3.14 Audio congurations .................................................................... 4-28

4.4 Introduction to Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies ....... 4-29

4.4.1 System Requirements for Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness

technologies ................................................................................4-29

4.4.2 Intel® Smart Response Technology .............................................4-31

4.4.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology ...................................................... 4-32

4.4.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology ................................................ 4-38

4.5 RAID congurations ................................................................................... 4-41

4.5.1 RAID denitions ........................................................................... 4-41

4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks .................................................... 4-42

4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS..................................................... 4-42

4.5.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility ................... 4-42

4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk ....................................................................... 4-46

4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS ..................4-46

4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® .................................... 4-46

4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation ........4-47

4.6.4 Using a USB oppy disk drive .....................................................4-48

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.that you must press the enclosed key.

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

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

names are linked with a plus sign (+).

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

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P8Z77-V LE PLUS specications summary

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

Chipset Intel® Z77 Express Chipset Memory 4 x DIMMs, max. 32GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) /

Graphics Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel® HD Graphics support

Multi-GPU support

Expansion slots

Core™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors Supports 22nm / 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.

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 the memory QVL for details.

Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI, RGB ports

- Supports DisplayPort 1.1a with max. resolution of 2560 x 1600 @60Hz

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

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

- Supports RGB with max. resolution of 2048 x 1536 @75Hz

- Supports Intel® InTruTM 3D / InsiderTM / Quick Sync Video / Clear Video

HD Technology / HD Graphics

- Maximum shared memory of 1696MB

Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology (with 2 PCIe x16

graphics card) Supports AMD® Quad-GPU CrossFireXTM Technology* Supports AMD® 3-Way CrossFireXTM Technology* Supports LucidLogix® Virtu MVP Technology** * Disable PCIe x1_1 and PCIe x1_2 slots and manually set the PCIe

x16_3 to x4 mode in BIOS when conguring CrossFireX™ with dual

graphics cards. ** LucidLogix Virtu® MVP supports Windows® 7 operating systems.

2 x PCI Express 3.0* / 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16, or dual at x8 / x8

mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot [black] (max. at x4 mode, compatible with

PCIe x1 and PCIe x4 devices)** 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots 2 x PCI slots * PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation CoreTM processors. ** The PCIe x16_3 slot shares the bandwidth with the PCIe x1_1 and

PCIe x1_2 slots. The default setting is x2 mode. Go to the BIOS setup

to change the settings.

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Storage Intel® Z77 Express Chipset:

LAN

Audio Realtek® ALC889 8-channel High Denition Audio CODEC

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

ASUS unique features

- 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support

- 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support

- Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology*

Marvell® PCIe SATA 6.0Gb/s controller**:

- 1 x eSATA port at the back I/O (6.0Gb/s ready)

- 1 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (navy blue)

* Supports on Intel® CoreTM processor family with Windows® 7 operating

systems.

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

supported.

Realtek® 8111F Gigabit LAN controller

- Support 192khz/24bit BD lossless sound

- BD Audio Layer Content Protection

- Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and Front Panel JackRetasking

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

Mode*

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

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

Intel® Z77 Express Chipset

- 10 x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at back panel)

ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP

Mode

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

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

standard only supports Windows® 8.

ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 3 - SMART DIGI+ Power Control: SMART DIGI+

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

- Smart CPU Power Level (Intel® VRD 12.5 Feature Power Design)provides the best digital power saving conditions.

CPU Power

- Industry leading digital 8-phase power design (6-phase for CPU, 2phase for iGPU)

- ASUS CPU power utility

DRAM Power

- Industry leading ditital 2-phase DRAM power design

- ASUS DRAM power utility

ASUS EPU

- EPU, EPU Switch

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ASUS unique features

ASUS exclusive overclocking features

ASUS TPU

- Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost, TPU switch

ASUS Exclusive Features

- ASUS USB 3.0 Boost featuring the latest USB 3.0 UASP standard

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

- ASUS USB Charger+ featuring quick-charging function for all smart devices

- ASUS AI Charger+

- ASUS Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+ HDD support

- ASUS MemOK!

- ASUS AI Suite II

- ASUS Anti Surge Protection

- ASUS Low EMI

- ASUS ESD

- 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution

- ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heat-sink & MOS Heatsink solution

- ASUS Fan Xpert+

ASUS EZ DIY

- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface

- ASUS USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for

EZ BIOS download scheduling

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

- ASUS MyLogo 2

- ASUS EZ Flash 2

ASUS Q-Design

- ASUS Q-Slot

Precision Tweaker 2

- vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.005V increment

- vCCSA: 190-step system agent voltge control

- vDRAM Bus: 187-step Memory voltage control

- vPCH: 190-step Chipset voltage control

- iGPU: 127-step iGPU voltage control

- vCPU_PLL: 1-step CPU & PCH PLLvoltage 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)

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Rear panel I/O ports

Internal I/O connectors

BIOS features 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7,

Manageability

Accessories 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables

Support DVD Drivers

Form factor

1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x Optical S/PDIF output port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x RGB port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x eSATA 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 3 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (2 x gray, 1 x navy blue) 4 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (blue) 1 x COM connector 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 3 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 24-pin EATX Power connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x MemOK! button 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch (embeded with GPU switch)

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

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

2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x User Manual 1 x I/O Shield 1 x Support DVD

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

ATX Form Factor, 12”x 9.6” (30.5cm x 24.4cm)

* Specications are subject to change without notice.

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Chapter 1

User Manual

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-V LE PLUS 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.

Chapter 1

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS

motherboard

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

• 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.

User guide Support DVD

1 x ASUS I/O Shield

1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge

connector

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1.3 Special features

1.3.1 Product highlights

Chapter 1

LGA1155 socket for 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 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance. Intel® 3rd / 2nd generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / 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.

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

The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of DDR3 2400(O.

C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866 / 1600/ 1333 / 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth

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

Complete USB 3.0 Integration

ASUS facilitates 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 LE PLUS affords greater convenience to high speed connectivity.

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

Flexible Multi-GPU Solutions, Your Weapon of Choice!

P8Z77-V LE PLUS 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!

S/PDIF out connector at the back I/O

This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via the optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) out connecor at the back I/O. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it to analog format and keeps the best signal quality.

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Intel® Smart Response Technology

SSD Speed with HDD Capacity

Intel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance. It uses 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 4X faster than a hard drive-only system, and an important part of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing.

* 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® 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.

Intel® Rapid Start Technology

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

Extra SATA 6Gb/s Support

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

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PCI Express® 3.0

PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the latest PCI Express bus standard with improved encoding schemes that provide twice the performance of the current PCIe 2.0. The total bandwidth for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32GB/s, double the 16GB/s of PCIe 2.0 (in x16 mode). As such, PCIe 3.0 provides users 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 CoreTM processors.

Gigabit LAN solution

The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. It is enhanced with an

ACPI management function to provide efcient power management for advanced operating

systems.

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8-channel high denition audio

The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Denition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output and jack-detect feature that

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automatically detects and identies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and noties users of inappropriate connection, which means there will be no more

confusion of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks.

100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors

This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity.

1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with Smart DIGI+

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% CPU O.C. Performance Boost

Always at the forefront of digital power design, ASUS propels you into the future standard of power management by SMART DIGI+ Technology, which works with the TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) to give an exceptional increase in CPU overclocking performance. When combined, you 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 TPU frequency up to 85%.

CPU Power Wattage cut in half!

SMART DIG+ 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 the support for the next generation Intel

12.5 power design, ASUS once again leaps to the future of innovation.

VRD

TPU

The Ultimate Turbo Processor

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

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

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

and ratios for optimized performance in diverse situations.

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EPU

Energy Efciency All Around

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

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

ASUS TurboV

Easy, Real-Time O.C. Tunings

Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. This easy OC

tool allows you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with just a few clicks away. Moreover, the ASUS OC proles in TurboV

provides the best O.C. settings in different scenarios.

Auto Tuning

Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to achieve a total system level up. This tool also provides stability testing. Even O.C. beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with Auto Tuning!

GPU Boost

Go to the Limit with iGPU Level Up!

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.

1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features

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USB 3.0 Boost

Faster USB 3.0 Transmission with UASP

New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. With 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 BIOS Flashback

Easy, Worry-free USB BIOS Flashback

A truly revolutionary hardware-based BIOS update solution. USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way to update the BIOS! It allows users to update new UEFI BIOS versions even without hardware such as a CPU or a 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 then automatically updates without requiring further interaction. With its new complementary Windows can regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates, and downloads the latest BIOS automatically. Hassle-free updating for the ultimate convenience!

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application, users

Network iControl

Real-time Network Bandwidth Control

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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, the 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. Overall, it’s an intuitive network bandwidth control center.

MemOK!

Any Memory is A-OK!

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

USB Charger+

3X Faster Charging for All Smart Devices

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 mode.

AI Suite II

One-stop Access to Innovative ASUS Features

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

ASUS MyLogo2™

This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen.

Precision Tweaker 2

Allows you to ne-tune the vCore voltage in 0.005V steps and DRAM voltage in 0.00625V steps to achieve the most precise setting for the ultimate overclocking conguration.

C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to overclocking failure. C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to their default settings.

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1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions

ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability.

Fan Xpert+

ASUS Fan Xpert+ intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different

geographic regions and your PC’s loading. The built-in variety of useful proles offer exible

controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment.

Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution

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

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

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

1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY

ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode)

Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface

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

with selectable modes and native support for hard drives over 2.2 TB. Users can also drag and drop boot priorities with the exclusive EZ Mode, while Advanced Mode offers inticrate settings.

New upgrade! Quick and easy information for enhanced system control

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- F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey

- F3 Shortcut for most accessed information

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

and helping with difcult POST situations.

ASUS 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.

ASUS Q-Slot

ASUS Q-Slot is designed to speed up and simplify the DIY process to enhance your DIY experience.

CrashFree BIOS 3

Simply restore corrupted BIOS data from USB ash disk

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB

ash disk containing the BIOS le. This utility saves users the cost and hassle of buying a

replacement BIOS chip.

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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 Windows® 7 PCs, it perfectly combines the performance of discrete graphic cards with fast computing iGPU. Also, with newly designed Virtual Sync, users can enjoy a smoother gaming experience by eliminating tearing artifacts. LucidLogix Virtu MVP can 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

technology while retaining high-end 3D rendering and gaming performance, provided by both NVIDIA and AMD graphic cards. When the discrete graphic cards are not required, it puts

the power use down to zero, making the system more environmentally friendly. For users

searching for perfection, LucidLogix Virtu MVP provides great graphical performance, and

best exibility and efciency.

* LucidLogix Virtu MVP supports Windows

** 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 Support

Enjoy Full HD 1080p Multimedia Home-Theater Entertainment

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

mulit-channel audio and uncompressed digital video for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and blu-ray discs, HDMI provides you with the highest quality home theater experience.

® 7

operating system.

processor graphics and

Quick Sync Video

ErP ready

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

requires products to meet certain energy efciency requirements 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

P8Z77-V LE PLUS

PCIEX16_1

PCIEX16_2

PCIEX1_2

PCIEX1_1

PCI1

PCI2

PCIEX16_3

USB910 USB78 USB56 USB34

USB3_34

PANEL

SPDIF_OUT

AAFP

CPU_FAN

CHA_FAN2

CHA_FAN3

CHA_FAN1

Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

Super

I/O

ALC 889

DIGI+

VRM

RTL

8111F

COM1

64Mb BIOS

TPU

SB_PWR

CLRTC

24.4cm(9.6in)

30.5cm(12.0in)

Intel

Z77

DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module)

ESATA6G USB3_12

ASM

1083

ASM 1042

ASM 1442

MemOK!

DRAM_LED

SATA6G_E1

SATA3G_3

SATA3G_4

SATA3G_1

SATA3G_2

SATA6G_1

SATA6G_2

EPU TPU

EPU_LED TPU_LED

EATXPWR

LGA1155

AUDIO

KB_USB12

LAN_USB3_E12

SPDIFO

_HDMI

_DP

DVI_VGA

EATX12V

Marvell®PCIe SATA

6.0Gb/s controller

BIOS_FLBK

FLBK_LED

ASM

AI 1314

1 2 84 5 71

2223 21 20 18

3 6

19 17 16

2.2.1 Motherboard layout

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2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information

Refer to

2.2.8 Connectors

and

rear panel connectors and internal connectors.

2.3.10 Rear panel connection

for more information about

Layout contents

Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page

1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2/3)

2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2-27

3. EPU LED (EPU_LED) 2-21

4. EPU switch 2-18

5. TPU switch 2-17

6. TPU LED (TPU_LED) 2-21

7. Intel® CPU socket 2-4

8. DDR3 DIMM sockets 2-5

9. DRAM LED 2-20

10. MemOK! button 2-16

11. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 2-26

12. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 6G_E1 [navy blue]) 2-27

13. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) 2-22

14. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4 [blue])

15. Onboard LED (SB_PWR)

16. BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED)

17. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)

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

19. BIOS Flashback button (BIOS_FLBK)

20. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB3~10)

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

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

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

2-25

2-23

2-20

2-21

2-15

2-28

2-19

2-24

2-26

2-24

2-25

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2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

P8Z77-V LE PLUS

P8Z77-V LE PLUS CPU socket LGA1155

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

P8Z77-V LE PLUS

P8Z77-V LE PLUS 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets

DIMM_A1

DIMM_A2

DIMM_B1

DIMM_B2

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

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

We recommend that you install the memory modules from the blue slots for better overclocking capability.

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Memory congurations

You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered 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.

• 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.

Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL.

P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip

Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK (381850)(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB) SS - - 9 1.65V • •

* The 2400MHz memory modules above are supported on Intel® 3rd generation processors by this

motherboard; however, the actual frequency support varied depending on the O.C. margin of the installed CPU.

** Due to Intel 2nd generation processors’ behavior, DDR3 2200 (and above)/2000/1800 MHz

memory modules 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 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2250MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip

Kingston KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65V • • •

* The memory modules in 2250MHz and above are supported on Intel

by this motherboard; however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. margin of the installed CPU.

** Due to Intel 2nd generation processors’ behavior, DDR3 2200 (and above)/2000/1800 MHz

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

Brand

Chip

Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional)

NO.

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

3rd generation processors

P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip

G.SKILL F3-17600CL8D-4GBPS(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V •

KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KJAFEIH(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB) DS - - - 1.5V-1.7V •

* The memory modules in 2200MHz and above are supported on Intel

by this motherboard; however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. margin of the installed CPU.

** Due to Intel 2nd generation processors’ behavior, DDR3 2200 (and above)/2000/1800 MHz

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

Brand

Chip

Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional)

NO.

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

3rd generation processors

P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2133MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip

A-DATA AX3U2133GC2G9B-DG2(XMP) 2GB SS - - 9-11-9-27 1.55~1.75V • CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2A2133C9(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB) DS - - 9-10-9-24 1.65V • CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2B2133C9(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.50V • • GEIL GE34GB2133C9DC(XMP) 2GB DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.65V • • GEIL GU34GB2133C9DC(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.65V • • •

KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB ) DS - - - 1.65V • • • KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3X2K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65V • • • KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3T1K4/8GX(XMP) 8GB(4 x 2GB) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65V • • • KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3T1FK4/8GX(XMP) 8GB(4x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65V • • •

Chip

Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional)

Brand

NO.

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

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P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip

Apacer 78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V • • • CORSAIR CMZ4GX3M2A2000C10(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) SS - - 10-10-10-27 1.50V • • • CORSAIR CMT6GX3M3A2000C8(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 8-9-8-24 1.65V • • G.SKILL F3-16000CL9D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • • • G.SKILL F3-16000CL9D-4GBTD(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V • • • G.SKILL F3-16000CL6T-6GBPIS(XMP) 6GB(3x 2GB ) DS - - 6-9-6-24 1.65V • • KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K2/

4GX(XMP)

KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3W1K2/

4GX(XMP)

KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K2/

4GX(XMP)

KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3W1K3/

6GX(XMP)

KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K3/

6GX(XMP)

Transcend TX2000KLN-8GK(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - - 1.6V • • •

4GB(2x 2GB ) DS - - - 1.65V • • •

4GB(2x 2GB ) DS - - - 1.65V • •

4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9 1.65V • • •

6GB(3x 2GB ) DS - - - 1.65V • •

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Brand

Chip

Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional)

NO.

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR31866MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip

CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • • • CORSAIR CMT6GX3MA1866C9(XMP) CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.50V • • • G.SKILL F3-14900CL9D-

8GBXL(XMP)

G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-

8GBXL(XMP)

KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3T1K3/

3GX(XMP)

KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3T1K3/

6GX(XMP)

6GB(3 x 2GB) DS

8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.5V • • •

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

3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - - 1.65V • • •

6GB(3 x 2GB) DS

Brand

Chip

Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional)

NO.

- 9-9-9-24

- -

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

1.65V •

P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600MHz capability

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Vendors Paart No. Size SS/DSChip

A-DATA AM2U16BC2P1 2GB SS A-DATA 3CCD-150

A-DATA AD31600E001GM(O)U3K 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V-

A-DATA AM2U16BC4P2 4GB DS A-DATA 3CCD-150

A-DATA AX3U1600GC4G9-2G(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.55V-

A-DATA AX3U1600XC4G79-2X(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 7-9-7-21 1.55V-

CORSAIR TR3X3G1600C8D(XMP) 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V • • CORSAIR CMD12GX3M6A1600C8(XMP) 12GB(6x2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V • • • CORSAIR CMP4GX3M2A1600C8(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V • • • CORSAIR CMP4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • • • CORSAIR CMP4GX3M2C1600C7(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-8-7-20 1.65V • • • CORSAIR CMX4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • • CORSAIR CMX4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • • • CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C8 G(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V • • • CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C8D G(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V • • • CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C9 G(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • • • CORSAIR CMP8GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • • • CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1600C7R(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 7-8-7-20 1.50V • • • CORSAIR CMX8GX3M4A1600C9(XMP) 8GB(4 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • • • Crucial BL25664BN1608.16FF(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - - - • • • G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-2GBNQ(XMP) 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • • G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) SS - - 7-7-7-24 1.6V • • • G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBRM(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-8-7-24 1.6V • • • G.SKILL F3-12800CL8D-4GBRM(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.60V • • • G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBECO(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 XMP 1.35V • • • G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • • G.SKILL F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V~1.6V • • • G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-8GBRH(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 7-8-7-24 1.6V • • • G.SKILL F3-12800CL8D-8GBECO(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 XMP 1.35V • • • G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • • GEIL GET316GB1600C9QC(XMP) 16GB(4x

GEIL GV34GB1600C8DC(XMP) 2GB DS - - 8-8-8-28 1.6V • • • KINGMAX FLGD45F-B8MF7 MAEH(XMP) 1GB SS - - 7 - • • KINGMAX FLGE85F-B8KJ9A FEIS(XMP) 2GB DS - - - - • • • KINGMAX FLGE85F-B8MF7 MEEH(XMP) 2GB DS - - 7 - • KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3P1K2/4G 4GB(2 x 2GB) SS - - - 1.5V • • • KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX(XMP) 12GB(3x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V • • •

4GB)

DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.6V • • •

Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support

Brand

- - • • •

9A EL1126T

1.85V

- - • • •

9A EL1126T

1.75V

•

(Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

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P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600MHz capability

Vendors Paart No. Size S S/DSChip

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3T1BK3/

12GX(XMP) KHX1600C9AD3/2G

KINGSTON KINGSTON KVR1600D3N11/2G-ES 2GB DS KTC D1288JPN

KINGSTON KHX1600C7D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB ) DS - - - 1.65V • • • KINGSTON KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8 1.65V • • • KINGSTON KHX1600C8D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8 1.65V • • •

KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX(XMP)

KINGSTON KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3LK2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9 XMP 1.35V • • • KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3X2K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V • • • KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3x 2GB ) DS - - - 1.65V • • • KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9 1.65V • • • KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3T1BK3/6GX

(XMP) KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2/8GX(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V • • • KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3P1K2/8G 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - - 1.5V • • • Super Talent WA160UX6G9 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9 - • • Transcend JM1600KLN-8GK 8GB(4GBx2) DS Transcend TK483

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

Elixir M2P2G64CB8HC9N-DG(XMP) 2GB DS - - - - • • • Mushkin 998659(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5~1.6V • • •

12GB(3x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V • • •

2GB DS

4GB(2 x 2GB) DS

6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V • • •

Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support

Brand

1.65V •

- -

11-11-

DPLD9U

PCW3

-GJ1D

1.35V-1.5V • • •

11-28

1.65V •

- - • • •

9-9-9-24 1.6V • • •

(Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

•

P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support

A-DATA AD31333001GOU 1GB SS A-Data AD30908C8D-151C

A-DATA AD3U1333C2G9 2GB SS A-DATA 3CCD-1509HNA1126L - - • • • A-DATA AD63I1B0823EV 2GB SS A-Data 3CCA-1509A - - • • • A-DATA AM2U139C2P1 2GB SS ADATA 3CCD-1509A EL1127T - - • • • A-DATA AX3U1333C2G9-BP 2GB SS - - - - • • • A-DATA AD31333G001GOU 3GB

A-DATA AXDU1333GC2

A-DATA AD31333G002GMU 2GB DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65-

A-DATA AD63I1C1624EV 4GB DS A-Data 3CCA-1509A - - • • • A-DATA AM2U139C4P2 4GB DS ADATA 3CCD-1509A EL1127T - - • • • A-DATA SU3U1333W8G9-B 8GB DS ELPIDA J4208BASE-DJ-F - - • Apacer 78.A1GC6.9L1 2GB DS Apacer AM5D5808DEWSBG - - • • • Apacer 78.A1GC6.9L1 2GB DS Apacer AM5D5808FEQSBG 9 - • • • Apacer AU02GFA33C9NBGC 2GB DS Apacer AM5D5808APQSBG - - • • • Apacer 78.B1GDE.9L10C 4GB DS Apacer AM5D5908CEHSBG - - • • • CORSAIR CM3X1024-1333C9 1GB SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.60V • • • CORSAIR TR3X3G1333C9 G 3GB

CORSAIR TR3X6G1333C9 G 6GB

CORSAIR CMD24GX3M6A

CORSAIR TW3X4G1333C9D G 4GB

CORSAIR CM3X4GA1333C9N2 4GB DS CORSAIR 256MBDCJ

CORSAIR CMX4GX3M1A1333C9 4GB DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.50V • • • CORSAIR CMD8GX3M4A1333C7 8GB

G9-2G(XMP)

1333C9(XMP)

SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65-

(3 x 1GB) 4GB

SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.25V-

(2 x 2GB)

SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.50V • • •

(3 x 1GB)

SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.50V • •

(3x 2GB) 24GB

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.60V • • •

(6 x 4GB)

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.50V • • •

(2 x 2GB)

DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.60V • • •

(4 x 2GB)

E0906

GELC0401136

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(Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

• • •

1.85V

• • •

1.35V(low voltage)

• •

1.85V

Chapter 2

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-9

P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support

Crucial CT12864BA1339.8FF 1GB SS Micron 9FF22D9KPT 9 - • • • Crucial Crucial BL25664BN13

ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0-DJ-F 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F - 1.35V(low

ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-DJ-F 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F - 1.35V(low

G.SKILL F3-10600CL8

G.SKILL

G.SKILL F3-10666CL7

G.SKILL F3-10666CL8D-

G.SKILL F3-10666CL

G.SKILL F3-10666C

GEIL GET316GB1333C9QC 16GB

Chapter 2

GEIL GV32GB1333C9DC 2GB

GEIL GG34GB1333C9DC 4GB

GEIL GV34GB1333C9DC 4GB

GEIL GVP34GB1333C7DC 4GB

Hynix HMT112U6TFR8A-H9 1GB SS Hynix H5TC1G83TFRH9A - 1.35V(low

Hynix HMT325U6BFR8C-H9 2GB SS Hynix H5TQ2G83BFRH9C - - • • • Hynix HMT125U6TFR8A-H9 2GB DS Hynix H5TC1G83TFRH9A - 1.35V(low

Hynix HMT351U6BFR8C-H9 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83BFRH9C - - • • • KINGMAX FLFD45F-B8KL9 NAES 1GB SS KINGMAX KKB8FNWBFGNX-27A - - • • • KINGMAX FLFE85F-C8KF9 CAES 2GB SS KINGMAX KFC8FMFXF-DXX-15A - - • • • KINGMAX FLFE85F-C8KL9 NAES 2GB SS KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF-DXX-15A - - • • • KINGMAX FLFE85F-C8KM9 NAES 2GB SS KINGMAX KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - - • • • KINGMAX FLFE85F-B8KL9 NEES 2GB DS KINGMAX KKB8FNWBFGNX-26A - - • • • KINGMAX FLFF65F-C8KL9 NEES 4GB DS KINGMAX KFC8FNLXF-DXX-15A - - • • • KINGMAX FLFF65F-C8KM9 NEES 4GB DS KINGMAX KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - - • • • KINGSTON KVR1333D3

KINGSTON KVR1333D3

KINGSTON KVR1333D3S8N9/2G 2GB SS Micron IID77 D9LGK - 1.5V • • • KINGSTON KVR1333D3S

KINGSTON KVR1333D3

KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/2G 2GB DS KTC D1288JPNDPLD9U 9 1.5V • • • KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/2G 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BDSE-DJ-F 9 1.5V • • • KINGSTON KVR1333D3

KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/2G-

KINGSTON KHX1333C7

KINGSTON KHX1333C9D3UK2/

KINGSTON KVR1333D

KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/4G 4GB DS KTC D2568JENCNGD9U - 1.5V • • • KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/4G 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR - - • • • KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/4G-

Micron MT4JTF12864AZ-

Micron MT8JTF12864AZ-

CT25664BA1339.16FF 2GB

37.16FF (XMP)

D-2GBHK(XMP) F3-10600CL

9D-2GBNQ

T-3GBPK(XMP)

4GBECO(XMP)

7T-6GBPK(XMP)

L7D-8GBRH(XMP)

N9/1G(low prole)

N9/2G(low prole)

8N9/2G-SP(low prole)

N9/2G(low prole)

N9/2G-SP(low prole)

SP(low prole)

D3K2/4GX(XMP)

4GX(XMP)

3N9/4G(low prole)

SP(low prole)

1G4D1

1G4F1

DS Micron

6GB

DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.65V • • •

(3 x 2GB)

1GB SS G.SKILL - - - • • •

SS -

2GB (2 x 1GB)

3GB

SS - - 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • • •

(3 x 1GB) 4GB

DS - - 8-8-8-

(2 x 2GB) 6GB

DS - - 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • •

(3 x 2GB) 8GB

DS - - 7-7-7-21 1.5V • • •

(2 x 4GB)

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V •

(4 x 4GB)

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • •

(2 x 1GB)

DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA12N 9-9-9-24 1.3V(low

(2 x 2GB)

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • •

(2 x 2GB)

DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.5V • • •

(2 x 2GB)

1GB SS ELPIDA J1108BDBG-DJ-F 9 1.5V • • •

2GB SS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFRH9C 9 - • • •

2GB SS ELPIDA J2108BCSE-DJ-F - 1.5V • • •

2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BFBG-DJ-F 9 1.5V • • •

2GB DS KTC D1288JEMFNGD9U - 1.5V • • •

2GB DS KINGSTON D1288JPSFPGD9U - 1.5V • • •

4GB

DS - - 7 1.65V • • •

(2 x 2GB) 4GB

DS - - 9 XMP

(2 x 2GB) 4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BCSE-DJ-F 9 1.5V • • •

4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BCSE-DJ-F - 1.5V • • •

4GB DS KINGSTON D2568JENCPGD9U - 1.5V • • •

1GB SS Micron OJD12D9LGQ - - • • •

1GB SS Micron 9FF22D9KPT 9 - • • •

9KF27D9KPT

9 -

9-9-9-24 1.5V

8-24

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• • •

voltage)

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voltage)

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XMP

• • •

1.35V

• • •

voltage)

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• • •

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