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P8Z77-V LE PLUS
Motherboard
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E8001
Second Edition (V2)
December 2012
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Contents
Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi
About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii
P8Z77-V LE PLUS specications 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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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 Conguration....................................................................... 3-16
3.5.2 PCH Conguration....................................................................... 3-18
3.5.3 SATA Conguration .....................................................................3-20
3.5.4 System Agent Conguration ........................................................ 3-21
3.5.5 USB Conguration ....................................................................... 3-22
3.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration ..................................................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. Prole .......................................................................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
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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 congurations .................................................................... 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 congurations ................................................................................... 4-41
4.5.1 RAID denitions ........................................................................... 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 Conguring LucidLogix Virtu MVP ............................................... 5-10
Appendices
Notices ..................................................................................................................... A-1
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Safety information
Electrical safety
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet
before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables
for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all
power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure
about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied 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 qualied service
technician or your retailer.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring 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 congure 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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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 Prole (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 conguring 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 Denition 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)
* Specications 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.
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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 specications 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 efcient 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 congurations. 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.
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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 benets 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 efcient 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 efcient power management for advanced operating
systems.
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8-channel high denition audio
The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Denition 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 identies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio
I/O jacks and noties 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 prole, which
reduces CPU power consumption to a specic 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 Efciency 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 proles 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 signicantly 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
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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 conguring proles through the intuitive user interface. Within the prole, the
programs can be pre-scheduled to run in a specic 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 conguration.
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 proles 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 efcient 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 difcult 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 efciency.
* 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 Denition 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.
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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 efciency requirements in regards to energy
consumptions. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-
efcient 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
2
1
10
15
13
12
14
2223 21 20 18
11
3 6
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19 17 16
2.2.1 Motherboard layout
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Refer to
2.2.8 Connectors
and
rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
2.3.10 Rear panel connection
for more information about
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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)
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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 congurations
We recommend that you install the memory modules from the blue slots for better
overclocking capability.
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Memory congurations
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 conguration. 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 efcient 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 Qualied 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
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P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualied 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 Qualied 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 Qualied 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 Qualied 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 • •
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
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P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualied 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 •
1.65V •
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DDR3 1600MHz capability
Chapter 2
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
1.75V
•
•
•
(Optional)
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs
• •
• • •
• • •
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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
- - • • •
9-9-9-24 1.6V • • •
(Optional)
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs
•
•
•
•
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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
- - • • •
9-9-9-24 - • • •
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(Optional)
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs
• • •
1.85V
• • •
1.35V(low
voltage)
• •
1.85V
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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 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 prole)
N9/2G(low prole)
8N9/2G-SP(low prole)
N9/2G(low prole)
N9/2G-SP(low prole)
SP(low prole)
D3K2/4GX(XMP)
4GX(XMP)
3N9/4G(low prole)
3N9/4G(low prole)
SP(low prole)
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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(Optional)
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs
•
• • •
voltage)
• •
voltage)
•
XMP
• • •
1.35V
• • •
voltage)
• • •
voltage)
• • •
voltage)
•
1.25V
• •
• •
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Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support
Micron MT8JTF25664AZ-
Micron MT8JTF25664AZ-
Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-
Micron MT16JTF51264AZ-
NANYA NT4GC64B8HG0NF-CG4GB DS NANYA NT5CB256M8GN-CG - - • • •
PSC AL7F8G73F-DJ2 1GB SS PSC A3P1GF3FGF - - • • •
PSC AL8F8G73F-DJ2
SAMSUNG M378B2873FHS-CH9 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F - - • • •
SAMSUNG M378B5773DH0-CH9 2GB SS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846D - - • • •
SAMSUNG M378B5673FH0-CH9 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F - - • • •
SAMSUNG M378B5273CH0-CH9 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C - - • • •
SAMSUNG M378B1G73AH0-CH9 8GB DS SAMSUNG K4B4G0846A-HCH9 - - • •
Super Talent W1333UA1GH 1GB SS Hynix H5TQ1G83TFR 9 - • • •
Super Talent W1333UX2G8(XMP) 2GB
Super Talent W1333UB2GS 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F 9 - • • •
Super Talent W1333UB4GS 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C - - • • •
Super Talent W1333UX6GM 6GB
Transcend JM1333KLN-2G 2GB SS Micron 0YD77D9LGK - - • • •
Transcend JM1333KLN-2G 2GB SS Hynix H5TQ2G83BZRH9C - - • • •
Transcend JM1333KLU-2G 2GB DS Transcend TK243PDF3 - - • • •
Transcend TS256MLK64V3U 2GB DS Micron 9GF27D9KPT - - • •
Century PC3-10600 DDR3
Elixir M2F2G64CB88D7N-CG 2GB SS Elixir N2CB2G80DN-CG - - • •
Elixir M2F2G64CB88G7N-CG 2GB SS Elixir N2CB2G80GN-CG - - • •
Elixir M2F4G64CB8HB5N-CG4GB DS Elixir N2CB2G80BN-CG - - • • •
Elixir M2F4G64CB8HD5N-CG4GB DS Elixir N2CB2G80DN-CG - - • •
KINGSHARE KSRPCD313332G 2GB DS PATRIOT PM128M8D385-15 - - • • •
KINGSTEK KSTD3PC-10600 2GB SS MICRON PE911-125E - - • •
Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-10666 2GB DS SAMSUNG SEC 904 HCH9
MARKVI
SION
MARKVI
SION
PATRIOT PSD31G13332H 1GB DS - - 9 - •
PATRIOT PSD31G13332 1GB DS PATRIOT PM64M8D38U-15 - - • •
PATRIOT PSD32G13332H 2GB DS - - - - • • •
RAMAXEL RMR1870ED48
RAMAXEL RMR1870EC58
RiDATA C304627CB1AG22Fe 2GB DS RiDATA N/A 9 - • • •
RiDATA E304459CB1AG32Cf 4GB DS RiDATA N/A 9 - • • •
SILICON
POWER
SILICON
POWER
SILICON
POWER
TAKEMS TMS1GB364D081-
TAKEMS TMS1GB364D081-
TAKEMS TMS2GB364D081-
TAKEMS TMS2GB364D081-
TAKEMS TMS2GB364D082-
UMAX E41302GP0-73BDB 2GB DS UMAX U2S24D30TP-13 - - • • •
WINTEC 3WVS31333-2G-CNR 2GB DS AMPO AM3420803-13H - - • • •
1G4D1
1G4M1
1G4F1
1G4D1
-1333 9-9-9
BMD32048M
1333C9-1123
BMD34096M
1333C9-1124
E8F-1333
E9F-1333
SP001GBLTU133S01 1GB SS NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG 9 - • • •
SP001GBLTU133S02 1GB SS Elixir N2CB1680AN-C6 9 - • • •
SP002GBLTU133S02 2GB DS Elixir N2CB1680AN-C6 9 - • • •
107EY
138EY
107EY
138EY
138EW
2GB SS Micron OJD12D9LGK - - • • •
SS MICRON
2GB
2GB DS Micron 9KF27D9KPT 9 - • • •
4GB DS Micron OLD22D9LGK - - • • •
DS PSC
2GB
SS - - 8 - • •
(2x 1GB)
DS Micron 0BF27D9KPT 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • •
(3x 2GB)
1GB SS NANYA NT5CB128M8DN-CF - - • • •
2GB DS MARKVI
4GB DS MARKVI
2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BDBG-DJ-F - - • • •
4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BCSE-DJ-F - - • • •
1GB SS - - 7-7-7-20 1.5V • •
1GB SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.5V • •
2GB DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.5V • •
2GB DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.5V • •
2GB DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.5V • •
IJM22 D9PFJ -
A3P1GF3FGF -
K4B1G0846D
M3D1288P-13 - - • • •
SION
M3D2568E-13 - - • • •
SION
- - • • •
(Optional)
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs
• •
-
• •
-
•
•
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DDR3 1066MHz capability
Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip
Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • •
CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB
Crucial
ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0-AE-F 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F - 1.35V(low voltage) • • •
ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F - 1.35V(low voltage) • • •
KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/1G
(low prole)
KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/2G 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BDSE-DJ-F 7 1.5V • • •
KVR1066D3N7/4G 4GB
KINGSTON
Micron MT8JTF12864AZ-
1G1F1
Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-
1G1F1
Kingtiger 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 2GB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83AFP
DS
1GB SS ELPIDA J1108BFSE-DJ-F 7 1.5V • • •
DS
1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • •
2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • • •
Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional)
Brand
Micron 9HF22D9KPT
Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR
G7C
- •
7
1.5V •
7
- - • • •
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs
• •
• •
Chapter 2
Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided
DIMM support:
• 1 DIMM: Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory
conguration. We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot.
• 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots
as one pair of Dual-channel memory conguration. We suggest that you
install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for better compatibility.
• 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as two
pairs of Dual-channel memory conguration.
• ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function.
• Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Load
the X.M.P. or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support.
• Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL.
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2.2.4 Expansion slots
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1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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.
Chapter 2
Slot No. Slot Description
1 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot
2 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot [navy blue] (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode)
3 PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot
4 PCI slot 1
5 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot [gray] (at x8 mode)
6. PCI slot 2
PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot [black] (at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices)
7.
VGA conguration
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)
N/A
x8 x8
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IRQ assignments for this motherboard
Chapter 2
Audio Controller – – – – – – shared –
EHCI Controller – – – – – – – shared
XHCI Controller shared – – – – – – –
SATA Controller – – – shared – – – –
PCIE x16_1 shared – – – – – – –
PCIE x16_2 shared – – – – – – –
PCIE x16_3
PCIE x1_1 – – shared – – – – –
PCIE x1_2 –
PCI Slot 1
PCI Slot 2 – – shared – – – – –
Realtek 8111F (LAN) shared – – – – – – –
Marvell SATA 6Gb/s
Controller
ASM1042 – – – shared – – – –
• 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 sufcient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™
mode. Refer to page 2-27 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 2-25 for
details.
• The PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors.
A B C D E F G H
shared
– –
– – shared – – – –
– shared – –
–
– shared
– –
–
–
– –
–
– –
–
– –
– –
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2.2.5 Jumper
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P8Z77-V LE PLUS Clear RTC RAM
1 2 2 3
Normal
(Default)
Clear RTC
CLRTC
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.
Chapter 2
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 clearing the CMOS, 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.
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2.2.6 Onboard switches
P8Z77-V LE PLUS
P8Z77-V LE PLUS MemOK! switch
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.
Chapter 2
• 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 (Qualied 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 message 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.
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2.2.7 Onboard LEDs
for the exact location of the DRAM_LED.
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2. TPU (GPU Boost) switch
P8Z77-V LE PLUS TPU Boost switch
TPU Boost
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Turning this switch to Enable will automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable
clock speeds.
• To ensure system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is
powered off.
• When the TPU switch is set to Enable, it can be used as a GPU Boost switch.
• The TPU LED near the TPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned to Enable.
Refer to section 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the TPU LED.
• If you change the switch setting to Enable under the OS environment, the TPU 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.
Chapter 2
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3. EPU switch
P8Z77-V LE PLUS EPU Boost switch
EPU Boost
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This switch allows you to enable or disable the EPU function.
Chapter 2
To ensure system performance, turn the switch setting to
powered off.
• The EPU LED near the TPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned to Enable.
• If you change the switch setting to Enable under the OS environment, the EPU function
will be activated after the next system bootup.
• You may change the EPU settings in the EPU application, change the BIOS settings, and
enable the EPU function at the same time. However, the system will use the last setting
you have made.
when the system is
Enable
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4. BIOS-FLBK switch
P8Z77-V LE PLUS BIOS Flashback switch
BIOS_FLBK
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The BIOS Flashback buttton offers the most convenient way to update the BIOS. It
allows overclockers to update new BIOS versions without having to enter their existing
BIOS or operating system. Just plug in a USB storage and press the BIOS Flashback
button for 3 seconds, and the BIOS is automatically ashed using standby power.
Hassle-free updating for the ultimate convenience!
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 ESATA6G_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 the third 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.
Chapter 2
• Do not unplug the portable disk, power off the 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.
• If the light ashes for ve seconds and turns into a stable light, 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.
• 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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2.2.7 Onboard LEDs
SB_PWR
ON
Standby Power Powered Off
OFF
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DRAM LED
1. Standby Power LED
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED 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.
Chapter 2
2. DRAM LED
DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process. 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 intuitive way to locate the root problem
within a second.
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3. BIOS_FLBK LED
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FLBK_LED
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P8Z77-V LE PLUS EPU Boost LED
EPU_LED
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TPU_LED
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The BIOS_FLBK LED lights when the BIOS-FLBK function is enabled.
4. EPU LED
The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable.
Chapter 2
5. TPU LED
The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable.
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2.2.8 Internal connectors
SATA6G_2
GND
RSATA_RXP2
RSATA_RXN2
GND
RSATA_TXN2
RSATA_TXP2
GND
SATA6G_1
GND
RSATA_RXP1
RSATA_RXN1
GND
RSATA_TXN1
RSATA_TXP1
GND
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P8Z77-V LE PLUS Intel SATA 6.0Gb/s 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
conguration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z77
chipset.
Chapter 2
•
These connectors are set to [AHCI] by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA
RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to
[RAID]. Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Conguration for details.
• Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.5 RAID congurations or the manual
bundled in the motherboard support DVD.
•
When using NCQ, set the
section
3.5.3 SATA Conguration
•
You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial
SATA Mode Selection
for details.
in the BIOS to [AHCI]. Refer to
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_1–4 [blue])
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SATA3G_3
GND
RSATA_TXP3
RSATA_TXN3
GND
RSATA_RXN3
RSATA_RXP3
GND
SATA3G_4
GND
RSATA_TXP4
RSATA_TXN4
GND
RSATA_RXN4
RSATA_RXP4
GND
SATA3G_2
GND
RSATA_TXP2
RSATA_TXN2
GND
RSATA_RXN2
RSATA_RXP2
GND
SATA3G_1
GND
RSATA_TXP1
RSATA_TXN1
GND
RSATA_RXN1
RSATA_RXP1
GND
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
conguration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z77
chipset.
Chapter 2
•
These connectors are set to [AHCI] by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA
RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to
[RAID]. Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Conguration for details.
• Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.5 RAID congurations or the manual
bundled in the motherboard support DVD.
•
When using NCQ, set the
section
3.5.3 SATA Conguration
•
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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SATA Mode Selection
for details.
in the BIOS to [AHCI]. Refer to
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3. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB 3 ~ 10)
P8Z77-V LE PLUS
P8Z77-V LE PLUS USB2.0 connectors
USB+5V
USB_P10-
USB_P10+
GND
NC
USB+5V
USB_P9-
USB_P9+
GND
USB910
PIN 1
USB+5V
USB_P4-
USB_P4+
GND
NC
USB+5V
USB_P3-
USB_P3+
GND
USB34
PIN 1
USB+5V
USB_P8-
USB_P8+
GND
NC
USB+5V
USB_P7-
USB_P7+
GND
USB78
PIN 1
USB+5V
USB_P6-
USB_P6+
GND
NC
USB+5V
USB_P5-
USB_P5+
GND
USB56
PIN 1
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AAFP
AGNDNCSENSE1_RETUR
SENSE2_RETUR
PORT1 L
PORT1 R
PORT2 R
SENSE_SEND
PORT2 L
HD-audio-compliant
pin definition
PIN 1
AGNDNCNC
NC
MIC2
MICPWR
Line out_R
NC
Line out_L
Legacy AC’97
compliant definition
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 specication that supports up to 480 Mbps
connection speed.
Chapter 2
4. 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.
Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the
motherboard!
The USB module cable is purchased separately.
• We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this
connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-denition audio capability.
• If you want to connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this connector, set the
Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]; if you want to connect an AC'97 front
panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC 97]. By default, this connector
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is set to [HD]. Refer to 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration for details.
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5. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
SPDIF_OUT
+5V
SPDIFOUT
GND
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P8Z77-V LE PLUS
P8Z77-V LE PLUS fan connectors
CPU_FAN
CHA_FAN1
CHA_FAN2
CHA FAN PWM
CHA FAN IN
CHA FAN PWR
GND
CHA_FAN3
GND
CHA FAN PWR
CHA FAN IN
CHA FAN PWM
CPU FAN PWM
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWR
GND
CHA FAN PWM
CHA FAN IN
CHA FAN PWR
GND
This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. 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.
6. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2/3)
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.
Chapter 2
Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient 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.
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7. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34)
P8Z77-V LE PLUS
P8Z77-V LE PLUS USB3.0 front panel connector
USB3_34
P8Z77-V LE PLUS
P8Z77-V LE PLUS Serial port (COM1) connector
PIN 1
COM1
DCD
TXD
GND
RTS
RI
RXD
DTR
DSR
CTS
These connectors are for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with the USB 3.0
specicaton that supports up to 4.8Gbps 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.
Chapter 2
8. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)
This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this
connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
• You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to this connector to obtain the
front panel USB 3.0 solution.
• Due to Intel® limitations, the USB3_12 and USB3_34 only support Windows® 7
operating system.
The serial port bracket (COM1) module is purchased separately.
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9. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_E1 [navy blue])
GND
RSATA_RXP1
RSATA_RXN1
GND
RSATA_TXN1
RSATA_TXP1
GND
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SATA6G_E1
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P8Z77-V LE PLUS ATX power connectors
EATXPWR
PIN 1
PIN 1
GND
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
-5 Volts
GND
GND
GND
PSON#
GND
-12 Volts
+3 Volts
+3 Volts
+12 Volts
+12 Volts
+5V Standby
Power OK
GND
+5 Volts
GND
+5 Volts
GND
+3 Volts
+3 Volts
EATX12V
+12V DC
+12V DC
+12V DC
+12V DC
GND
GND
GND
GND
This connector connects to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s
signal cables.
• This connector is for data storage only. ATAPI device is not supported.
• You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA
hard disk drives.
• When using NCQ, set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to [Enabled].
Refer to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration for details.
10. 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.
Chapter 2
• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU)
that complies with ATX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum
power of 450 W.
• Do not forget to connect the 4-pin / 8-pin EATX12 V power plug; otherwise, the system
will not boot.
• We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when conguring a system
with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot
up if the power is inadequate.
• If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system,
refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.
com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details.
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11. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)
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PIN 1
* Requires an ATX power supply
PLED SPEAKER
PLED+
PLED-
+5V
Ground
Ground
Speaker
IDE_LED+
IDE_LED-
PWR
Ground
Reset
Ground
PANEL
IDE_LED PWRSW RESET
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
Chapter 2
• 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. 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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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
PC chassis Power supply unit
Intel LGA 1155 CPU Intel LGA1155 compatible CPU Fan
Chapter 2
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
A
B
Chapter 2
1
The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1156
CPU on the LGA1155 socket.
2
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A
B
C
3
4
Chapter 2
5
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2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation
To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly
Chapter 2
1
B
Apply the Thermal Interface Material
to the CPU heatsink and CPU
before you install the heatsink and
fan if necessary.
A
B
A
2
3 4
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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly
1
2
A
B
B
A
Chapter 2
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2.3.4 DIMM installation
1
2
Chapter 2
3
To remove a DIMM
B
A
A
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2.3.5 Motherboard installation
The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with
models, but the installation steps remain the same.
1
2
Chapter 2
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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
1
2
OR OR
Chapter 2
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2.3.7 SATA device connection
1
Chapter 2
2
OR
OR
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2.3.8 Front I/O Connector
To install the system panel connector
To install USB 2.0 Connector To install front panel audio connector
AAFP
USB 2.0
Chapter 2
To install USB 3.0 Connector
USB 3.0
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2.3.9 Expansion Card installation
To install PCIe x16 cards
Chapter 2
To install PCIe x1 cards To install PCI cards
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2.3.10 Rear panel connection
12
Rear panel connectors
1. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse COMBO port
2. Optical S/PDIF Out port
3. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port 9. DVI-D port
4. External SATA 6.0Gb/s ports 10. HDMI port
5. Realtek® LAN (RJ-45) port* 11. DisplayPort
6. Audio I/O ports** 12. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2
* and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LED and audio port denitions.
• Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under
Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver is installed.
• Due to Intel® limitations, the USB3_12 only support Windows® 7 operating system.
• USB 3.0 devices can be used as data storage only.
• The USB3_2 port supports USB Charger+ and USB BIOS Flashback.
• 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.
DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port.
7. ASMedia USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2,
support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode
8. Intel USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2, support ASUS USB
3.0 Boost UASP Mode. Bottom port supports USB
BIOS Flashback and USB Charger+
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* LAN port LED indications
Activity Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection
ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection
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** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration
• 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 cannot be converted to output RGB signal to CRT and is not compatible with
DVI-I.
LED
LAN port
SPEED
LED
ACT/LINK
Port
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
Headset
2-channel
4-channel 6-channel 8-channel
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Audio I/O ports
Connect to Headphone and Mic
Connect to Stereo Speakers
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Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers
Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers
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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
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 (see 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
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
VGA detected
Quick boot set to disabled
No keyboard detected
No memory detected
No VGA detected
Hardware component failure
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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 specied.
BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage
device conguration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device
conguration 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 modication. 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 sectionSee section 2.2.5 Jumper for information
on how to erase the RTC RAM.
• The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices.
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..
The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the
Setup Mode item in sectionsection 3.7 Boot memu for details.
Selects the display language of
the BIOS setup program
Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature,
CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output,
CPU/chassis/power fan speed
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
Monday [9/13/2010]
Temperature Voltage Fan Speed
CPU +113.0ºF/+45.0ºC CPU 1.248V 5V 5.160V CPU_FAN 3325RPM CHA_FAN1 N/A
MB +75.2ºF/+40.0ºC 3.3V 3.344V 12V 12.248V CHA_FAN2 N/A CHA_FAN3 N/A
System Performance
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Performance Energy Saving
Boot Priority
Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to decide the boot priority.
Shortcut (F3)
Selects the boot device priority
Selects the Advanced
mode functions
UEFI BIOS Utility - EZ Mode
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CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.90GHz Speed : 2900 MHz
Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1033MHz)
Quiet
Advanced Mode (F7)
Displays the Advanced
mode menus
Normal
Boot Menu(F8)
Power Saving mode
Exit/Advanced Mode
English
Default(F5)
Loads optimized default
Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode
Displays the system properties of the
selected mode on the right hand side
Selects the boot device priority
• 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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3.2.2 Advanced Mode
The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure
the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the
following sections for the detailed congurations.
To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit, then select Advanced Mode.
Back button
Menu items
Menu bar
Conguration elds
General help
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode
Main
Back Advanced\ Onboard Devices Conguration >
HD Audio Controller Enabled
Front Panel Type HD
SPDIF Out Type SPDIF
PCI Express X16_3 slot (Black) bandwidth x2 mode
Marvell Storage Controller Enabled
Marvell Storage OPROM Enabled
Realtek LAN Controller Enabled
Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled
Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Enabled
Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled
> Serial Port Conguration
Submenu item
Ai Tweaker
Disabled
Enabled
Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
Advanced Monitor Boot Tool
Marvell Storage Controller
Pop-up window
Enabled/Disabled the Marvell Storage
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 conguration
Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings
Advanced For changing the advanced system settings
Monitor
Boot For changing the system boot conguration
Tool For conguring 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 specic 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 conguration
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. UseUse
<F12> key to capture the BIOS screen and save it to the removable storage device.
Conguration elds
These elds show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-congurable, you can
change the value of the eld opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not
user-congurable.
A congurable 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.
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode
Main
BIOS Version 0306 x64
Build Date 03/23/2012
EC Version XUECA-015
ME Version 8.0.2.1410
South Bridge Stepping C1
CPU Information
Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 2.90GHz
Speed 2900 MHz
Memory Information
Total Memory 1024 MB (DDR3)
Memory Frequency 1333 MHz
System Language English
System Date [Friday 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.
Exit
• If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC)
RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 2.2.5 Jumper for information on how to
erase the RTC RAM.
• The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default
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. Conrm 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. Conrm 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/conrm 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. Conrm 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. Conrm 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/conrm 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 congure 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 conguration 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 conguration 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 Prole
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. Conguration
options: [Prole #1] [ Prole #2]
ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled]
[Enabled] Select this option for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/User
[Disabled] Select this option for default core ratio settings.
Turbo Ratio [Auto]
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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
(X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the proles 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].
dene memory frequency mode.
CPU manually.
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When the Turbo Ratio is set to [Manual], the following item appears:
Ratio Synchronizing Control [Disabled]
[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.
1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]
Allows you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit. Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo
Ratio setting or 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. Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo
Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal
to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. 1-Core Ratio Limit must not be set to [Auto].
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3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]
Allows you to set the 3-Core Ratio Limit. Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo
Ratio setting or 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].
4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]
Allows you to set the 4-Core Ratio Limit. Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo
Ratio setting or 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 Ratio Limit must not be set to [Auto].
Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto]
Allows you to set the Internal PLL Overvoltage. Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled]
[Disabled]
CPU bus speed : DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto]
Allows you to set the CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio mode.
[Auto] DRAM speed is set to the optimized settings.
[100:133] The CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio is set to 100:133.
[100:100] The CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio is set to 100:100.
Memory Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. The conguration options vary with
the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings. Conguration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz]Conguration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz]
[DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1400MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1800MHz]
[DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2000MHz] [DDR3-2133MHz] [DDR3-2200MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz]
[DDR3-2600MHz] [DDR3-2666MHz] [DDR3-2800MHz] [DDR3-2933MHz] [DDR3-3000MHz]
Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this
happens, revert to the default setting.
iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to set the iGPU maximum frequency. The values range from xxxxMHz (by CPU)
to 3000MHz with a 50MHz interval. Use <+>/<-> to adjust the value.
EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function.Conguration 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. Conguration 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. Conguration options: [OK] [Cancel]
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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.
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
Turbo Mode [Enabled]
[Enabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specic
[Disabled] Disables this function.
core frequency which may result in decreased average consumption and
decreased average heat production.
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The following three items appear only when you set Turbo Mode to [Enabled].
Long Duration Power Limit [Auto]
Allows you to limit the turbo ratio’s long duration power.
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.
Long Duration Maintained [Auto]
Allows you to maintain the turbo ratio’s long duration power.
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.
Short Duration Power Limit [Auto]
Allows you to limit the turbo ratio’s long duration power.
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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DIGI+ Power Control
CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto]
Load-line is dened 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).
Conguration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme]
The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specication.
CPU Voltage Frequency [Auto]
Frequency switching affects the VRM transient response, and the thermal component. Higher
frequency gets quicker transient response. Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual]
DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to Manual Mode. The thermal
conditions should be monitored.
CPU Fixed Frequency [XXX]
This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage Frequency item to [Manual] and
allows you to set a xed CPU frequency. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The
values range from 200k Hz to 400k Hz with a 10k Hz interval.
VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled]
This item becomes congurable only when you set the CPU Voltage Frequency item to
[Auto] and allows you to enable the spread spectrum to enhance system stability.
CPU Power Phase Control [Standard]
Allows you to control the power phase based on the CPU’s demands.
Conguration options: [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. Conguration options:
[T. Probe] - Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance.
[Extreme] - Select to maintain the current VRM balance.
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CPU Current Capability [100%]
Allows you to congure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range
simultaneously. Conguration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%]
CPU Power Thermal Control [125]
A higher temperature brings a wider CPU 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 125 to 135.
CPU Power Response Control [Auto]
The DIG+ VRM controller provides a faster, and precise power response rate for the CPU.
Apply a higher value for an extreme overclocking. Conguration options: [Auto] [Regular:
100%] [Medium: 150%] [Fast: 200%] [Ultra Fast: 250%]
iGPU Load-line Calibration [Auto]
Allows you to set the iGPU Load-line Calibration. Conguration options: [Auto] [Regular]
[High] [Extreme]
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iGPU Current Capability [100%]
Allows you to set the iGPU Current Capability. Conguration options: [100%] [110%] [120%]
[130%]
Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power
support.
DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored.
The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU conguration.
Do not remove the thermal module while changing the DIGI+ VRM related parrameters .
The thermal conditions should be monitored.
DRAM Current Capability [100%]
Allows you to set the DRAM Current Capability. Conguration options: [100%] [110%] [120%]
[130%]
DRAM Voltage Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to set the DRAM Voltage Frequency automatically or manually. Conguration
options: [Auto] [Manual]
DRAM Fixed Frequency Mode [XXX]
This item appears only when you set the DRAM Voltage Frequency item to [Manual] and
allows you to set a xed DRAM frequency. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The
values range from 300k Hz to 500k Hz with a 50k Hz interval.
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DRAM Power Phase Control [Auto]
Allows you to set the DRAM Power Phase Control. Conguration options: [Auto] [Optimized]
[Extreme].
[Auto] Allows you to set the Auto mode.
[Optimized] Allows you to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning prole.
[Extreme] Allows you to set the full phase mode.
CPU Voltage [Offset Mode]
[Manual Mode] Allows you to set a xed CPU voltage.
[Offset Mode] Allows you to set the Offset voltage.
CPU 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.
CPU Manual Voltage [Auto]
This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and
allows you to set a xed CPU voltage. The values range from 0.800V to 1.990V with a
0.005V interval.
Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. Setting a high voltage
may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system
unstable.
iGPU Voltage [Offset Mode]
[Manual Mode] Allows you to set a xed iGPU voltage.
[Offset Mode] Allows you to set the iGPU Offset voltage.
iGPU Offset Mode Sign [+]PU Offset Mode Sign [+]
This item appears only when you set the iGPU Voltage item to [Offset Mode].
[+] To offset the voltage by a positive value.
[–] To offset the voltage by a negative value.
iGPU Offset Voltage [Auto]
This item appears only when you set the iGPU 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 Manual Voltage [Auto]
This item appears only when you set the iGPU Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and
allows you to set a xed iGPU voltage. The values range from 0.800V to 1.990V with a
0.005V interval.
DRAM Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.20V to 2.135V with a 0.005V
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 VCCSA voltage. The values range from 0.610V to 1.560V with a 0.005V
interval.
PCH Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to set the Platform Controller Hub voltage. The values range from 0.735V to
1.685V with a 0.005V interval.
• The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, iGPU Manual Voltage,
iGPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA 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 0.800V–1.070V 1.075V–1.120V 1.125V–1.170V 1.175V–1.990V
CPU Offset Voltage 0.005V–0.055V 0.060V–0.105V 0.110V–0.155V 0.160V–0.635V
iGPU Manual Voltage 0.800V–1.070V 1.075V–1.120V 1.125V–1.170V 1.175V–1.990V
iGPU Offset Voltage 0.005V–0.055V 0.060V–0.105V 0.110V–0.155V 0.160V–0.635V
DRAM Voltage 1.20000V–1.57500V
VCCSA Voltage 0.610V–0.970V 0.975V–1.015V 1.020V–1.060V 1.065V–1.560V
PCH Voltage 0.735V–1.100V 1.105V–1.155V 1.160V–1.205V 1.210V–1.685V
Black Yellow Pink Red
1.58000V–
1.65000V
1.65500V–
1.72500V
CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to set the CPU and PCH PLL voltage. The values range from 1.80V to 1.90V with
a 0.1V interval. Conguration options: [Auto] [+0.10V]
CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]
[Auto] Automatic conguration.
[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.
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode
Main
> CPU Conguration
> PCH Conguration
> SATA Conguration
> System Agent Conguration
> USB Conguration
> Onboard Devices Conguration
> APM
> Network Stack
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Advanced Monitor Boot Tool
CPU Conguration Parameters
→←: 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
Exit
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3.5.1 CPU Conguration
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically
detects.
The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you installed.
Back Advanced\ CPU Conguration >
CPU Conguration
Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 2.90GHz
EM64T Supported
Processor Speed 2900 MHz
Processor Stepping 306a6
Microcode Revision 4
L1 Data Cache 32 kB x 4
L1 Code Cache 32 kB x 4
L2 Cache 256 kB x 4
L3 Cache 6144 kB
Processor Cores 4
Intel HT Technology Not Supported
CPU Ratio Range 16-29
CPU Current Ratio 29
Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled
Active Processor Cores All
Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled
Execute Disable Bit Enabled
Intel Virtualization Technology Disabled
Hardware Prefetcher Enabled
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Scroll down to display the following items:
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Enabled
> CPU Power Management Conguration
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode
Main
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Advanced Monitor Boot Tool
Adjust Non-Turbo Ratio
→←: 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
Exit
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.
Active Processor Cores [All]
Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package.
Conguration 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
[Disabled] Disables this function.
with extended CPUID functions.
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
[Disabled] Disables this function.
and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several
systems.
Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]
[Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately
[Disabled] Disables this function.
and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several
systems.
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]
[Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to perform adjacent cache line prefetching.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
CPU Power Management Conguration
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]
[Enabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specic
condition.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
CPU C1E [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C1E.
[Auto] Set this item automatically.
[Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order to
enable the Enhanced Halt State.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
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CPU C3 Report [Auto]
Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS.
[Auto] Set this item automatically.
[Enabled] Enables the C3 report function. This item should be enabled in order to
enable the Enhanced Halt State.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
CPU C6 Report [Auto]
Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS.
[Auto] Set this item automatically.
[Enabled] Enables the C6 report function. This item should be enabled in order to
enable the Enhanced Halt State.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
3.5.2 PCH Conguration
Back Advanced\ PCH Conguration >
PCH Conguration
High Precision Timer Enabled
> Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology
> Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology
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High Precision Timer [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer.Conguration options:
[Enabled] [Disabled]
Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology
Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology. Conguration options:
[Enabled] [Disabled]
Entry on S3 RTC Wake [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the iFFS invocation upon S3 RTC wake. Conguration
options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode
Main
Ai Tweaker
The following three items appear only when you set the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology
to [Enabled].
Advanced Monitor Boot Tool
Enabled/Disabled the High Precision
Event Timer.
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Entry After [10 Minutes]
This item appears only when you set the Entry on S3 RTC Wake to [Enabled] and
allows you to set the RTC wake timer at S3 entry. Conguration options: [Immediately]
[1 minute] [2 minutes] [5 minutes] [10 minutes] [15 minutes] [30 minutes] [1 hour] [2
hours]
Active Page Threshold Support [Disbaled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Active Page Threshold Support. Conguration
options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Active Memory Threshold [x]
This item appears only when you set the Active Page Threshold Support to
[Enabled] and allows you to set the Active Memory Threshold. When the partition size
is larger than the Active Page Threshold size, the system will try to support the Intel(R)
Rapid Start Technology. When the item is set to zero, the system automatically checks
whether the partition size is enough at S3 entry. Key in the desired value using the
numeric keypad.
Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology
ISCT Conguration [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the ISCT conguration. Conguration options: [Enabled]
[Disabled]
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3.5.3 SATA Conguration
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.
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode
Exit
Back Advanced\ SATA Conguration >
SATA Conguration
SATA Mode AHCI
S.M.A.R.T. Status Check Enabled
SATA 6G_1 (Gray) Empty
Hot Plug Disabled
SATA 6G_2 (Gray) Empty
Hot Plug Disabled
SATA 3G_1 (Blue) Empty
Hot Plug Disabled
SATA 3G_2 (Blue) Empty
Hot Plug Disabled
SATA 3G_3 (Blue) Empty
Hot Plug Disabled
SATA 3G_4 (Blue) Empty
Scroll down to display the following items:
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Hot Plug Disabled
SATA Mode Selection [AHCI]
Allows you to set the SATA conguration.
[IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as
[AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI
[RAID] Set to [RAID] when you want to create a RAID conguration from the SATA
Main
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Advanced Monitor Boot Tool
Determines how SATA controller(s)
operate.
→←: 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
Parallel ATA physical storage devices.
(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.
hard disk drives.
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. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
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Hot Plug [Disabled]
These items appear only when you set the SATA mode item to [AHCI] or [RAID], and allow
you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
3.5.4 System Agent Conguration
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode
Main
Back Advanced\ System Agent Conguration >
System Agent Conguration
Memory Remap Feature Enabled
> Graphics Conguration
> NB PCIe Conguration
Ai Tweaker
Advanced Monitor Boot Tool
Enable or disable memory remap above
4G.
Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]
[Enabled] Allow you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
Graphics Conguration
Primary Display [Auto]
Allows you to select a primary display from iGPU, PCIE, or PCI graphic devices, or
select SG for switchable GFX. Conguration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] [PCI]
iGPU Memory [64M]
Allows you to set the iGPU memory size. Conguration options: [32M] [64M] [96M]
[128M] ~ [448M] [480M] [512M] [1024M]
Render Standby [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Render Standby by internal graphics devices.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
iGPU Multi-Monitor [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Lucid Virtu support for both the integrated and
discrete graphics. The iGPU shared memory size will be xed at 64MB. Conguration
options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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NB PCIe Conguration
Allows you to congure the NB PCI Express settings.
PCIE x16_1 [Auto]
Allows you to set the PCIE x16_1 link speed. Conguration options: [Auto] [Gen1]
[Gen2] [Gen3]
PCIE x16_2 [Auto]
Allows you to set the PCIE x16_2 link speed. Conguration options: [Auto] [Gen1]
[Gen2] [Gen3]
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3.5.5 USB Conguration
The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.
Back Advanced\ USB Conguration >
USB Conguration
USB Devices:
1 Keyboard, 1 Mouse, 2 Hubs
Legacy USB Support Enabled
Legacy USB3.0 Support Enabled
Intel xHCI Mode Smart Auto
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.
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode
Main
Ai Tweaker
Advanced Monitor Boot Tool
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).
Exit
Intel xHCI Mode [Smart Auto]
Allows you to select the Intel xHCI Mode. Conguration options: [Smart Auto] [Auto] [Enabled]
[Disabled]
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 Conguration
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode
Exit
Main
Back Advanced\ Onboard Devices Conguration >
HD Audio controller Enabled
Front Panel Type HD
SPDIF Out Type SPDIF
PCI Express X16_3 Slot (Black) bandwidth x2 mode
Marvell Storage Controller Enabled
Marvell Storage OPROM Enabled
Realtek LAN Controller Enabled
Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled
ASmedia USB 3.0 Controller Enabled
ASmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled
> Serial Port Conguration
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HD Audio Controller [Enabled]
[Enabled] Enables the High Denition Audio Controller.
[Disabled] Disables the controller.
The following two items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controlleritem to
[Enabled].
Enabled/Disabled Azalia HD Audio
→←: 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
Front Panel Type [HD]
Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or high-
denition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports.
[HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high denition audio.
[AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97
SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF]
[SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output.
[HDMI] Sets to [HDMI] for HDMI audio output.
PCI Express X16_3 Slot (Black) bandwidth [X2 Mode]
[X2 mode] PCIe X16_3 slot runs at X2 mode with all slots enabled.
[X4 mode] PCIe X16_3 slot runs at X4 mode for high performance support.
(PCIe X1_1, PCIe X1_2 slots are disabled.)
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Marvell Storage Controller [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Marvell Storage Controller.
[Disabled] Disables the Marvell storage controller.
[Enabled] Enables the Marvell storage controller.
Marvell Storage OPROM [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Marvell Storage OPROM.
[Enabled] Enables the Marvell Storage OPROM.
[Disabled] Disables the Marvell Storage OPROM.
Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled]
[Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller.
[Disabled] Disables the controller.
Realtek 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 Realtek LAN controller.
Conguration 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]
This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable
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[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.
Serial Port Conguration
The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the serial port conguration.
Serial Port [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM). Conguration options: [Enabled]
[Disabled]
Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4]
This item appears only when you set the Serial Port to [Enabled] and allows you
to select the Serial Port base address. Conguration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4]
[IO=2F8h; IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3]
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3.5.7 APM
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode
Exit
Main
Back Advanced\ APM >
Restore AC Power Loss Power off
Power On By PS/2 Keyboard Disabled
Power On By PCIE/PCI Disabled
Power On By Ring Disabled
Power On By RTC Disabled
Ai Tweaker
Advanced Monitor Boot Tool
Select AC power state when power is
re-applied after a power failure.
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
before the AC power loss.
Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
[Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 keyboard.
[Space Bar] Sets the Space Bar on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system.
[Ctrl-Esc] Sets the Ctrl+Esc key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system.
[Power Key] Sets Power key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature
requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
Power On By PCIE/PCI [Disabled]
[Disabled] Disables the PCIE/PCI devices to generate a wake-on-LAN feature of the
[Enabled] Enables the PCIE/PCI devices to generate a wake-on-LAN feature of the
Intel/Realtek LAN device.
Intel/Realtek LAN device.
Power On By Ring [Disabled]
[Disabled] Disables Ring to generate a wake event.
[Enabled] Enables Ring 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/
Minute/Second will become user-congurable with set values.
RTC Alarm Date (Days)
This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to select
RTC alarm time (days). When you set the time to zero, the RTC alarms everyday. Use <+>Use <+>
and <-> keys to adjust the time.
- Hour / - Mimute / - Second
Allows you to set the RTC alarm time. Use <+> and <-> keys to adjust the time.Use <+> and <-> keys to adjust the time.
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3.5.8 Network Stack
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode
Exit
Back Advanced\ Network Stack >
Network Stack Disable Link
Network Stack [Disable Link]
Enables or disables the UEFI network stack. Conguration options: [Disable Link] [Enabled]
Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled]
This item appears only when you set the Network Stack item to [Enabled]. When this item is
disabled, the IPV4 PXE boot option will not be created. Conguration options: [Disable Link]
[Enabled]
Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled]
This item appears only when you set the Network Stack item to [Enabled]. When this item is
disabled, the IPV6 PXE boot option will not be created. Conguration options: [Disable Link]
[Enabled]
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Enable/Disable UEFI network stack
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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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CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxx�C/xxx�F][xxx�C/xxx�F]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard
temperatures. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.
CPU Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]
Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and chassis fan
speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the eld
shows N/A. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed.
CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard
voltage regulators. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item.
CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]
[Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature.
[Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature.
CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM]
This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to
disable or set the CPU fan warning speed.
Conguration options: [Ignore] [100 RPM] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM]
CPU Fan Profile [Standard]
This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows
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you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan.
[Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on
[Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation.
[Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed.
[Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters.
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The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Prole to [Manual].
CPU Upper Temperature [70]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values range
from 40ºC to 90ºC.
CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from
20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at
the maximum duty cycle.
CPU Lower Temperature [20]
Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature.
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CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [20]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 0%
to 100%. When the CPU temperature is under 40ºC, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum
duty cycle.
Chassis1/2/3 Q-Fan Control [Enabled]
[Disabled] Disables the Chassis1/2/3 Q-Fan control feature.
[Enabled] Enables the Chassis1/2/3 Q-Fan control feature.
Chassis1/2/3 Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM]
This item appears only when you enable the Chassis1/2/3 Q-Fan Control feature and allows
you to disable or set the chassis1/2/3 fan warning speed.
Conguration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM]
Chassis1/2/3 Fan Profile [Standard]
This item appears only when you enable the Chassis1/2/3 Q-Fan Control feature and
allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis1/2/3 fan.
[Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending
[Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation.
[Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed.
[Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters.
Chassis1/2/3 Upper Temperature [70]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the chassis temperature. The values range
from 40ºC to 90ºC.
on the chassis temperature.
The following four items appear only when you set Chassis1/2/3 Fan Prole to [Manual].
Chassis1/2/3 Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. The values range
from 20% to 100%. When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will
operate at the maximum duty cycle.
Chassis1/2/3 Lower Temperature [40]
Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature.
Chasis1/2/3 Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. The values range from
0% to 100%. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the
minimum duty cycle.
Anti Surge Support [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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3.7 Boot menu
The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.
Bootup NumLock State On
Full Screen Logo Enabled
Wait for ‘F1’ If Error Enabled
Option ROM Messages Force BIOS
Setup Mode EZ Mode
UEFI/Legacy Boot Enable bot...
PCI ROM Priority Legacy ROM
Boot Option Priorities
Boot Override
Bootup NumLock State [On]
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[On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On].
[Off] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off].
Full Screen Logo [Enabled]
[Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature.
[Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature.
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode
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Select the keyboard NumLock state
→←: 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
Exit
Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature.
Post Report [5 sec]
This item appears only when the Full Screen Logo item is set to [Disabled] and allows you to
set the waiting time for the system to display the post report. Conguration options: [1 sec] [2
sec] [3 sec] [4 sec] [5 sec] [6 sec] [7 sec] [8 sec] [9 sec] [10 sec] [Until Press ESC]
Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]
[Disabled] Disables this function.
[Enabled] The system waits for the <F1> key to be pressed when error occurs.
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Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]
[Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot
[Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-party
sequence.
manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so.
Setup Mode [EZ Mode]
[Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup
[EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program.
program.
UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enable both UEFI and Legacy]
[Enable both UEFI and Legacy] Enables both UEFI and Legacy boot.
[Disable UEFI] Enables the Legacy boot, and disables the UEFI boot.
[Disable Legacy] Enables the UEFI boot, and disables the Legacy boot.
PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM]
Allows you to select which PCI Option ROM to launch in case there are multiple Option
ROMs (Legacy and EFI compatible). Conguration options: [Legacy ROM] [EFI Compatible
ROM].
Boot Option Priorities
These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The
number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices
installed in the system.
• To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears.
• To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following:
- Press <F5> when ASUS Logo appears.
- Press <F8> after POST.
Boot Override
These items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears on
the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start
booting from the selected device.
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3.8 Tools menu
The Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item
then press <Enter> to display the submenu.
UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode
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> ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility
> ASUS O.C. Prole
> ASUS SPD Information
3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility
Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen.
3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Prole
This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.
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O.C. Prole Conguration
Setup Prole 1 Status : Not Installed
Setup Prole 2 Status : Not Installed
Setup Prole 3 Status : Not Installed
Setup Prole 4 Status : Not Installed
Setup Prole 5 Status : Not Installed
Setup Prole 6 Status : Not Installed
Setup Prole 7 Status : Not Installed
Setup Prole 8 Status : Not Installed
Add Your CMOS Prole
Label
Save to Prole 1
Add Your CMOS Prole
Load from Prole 1
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Label
Allows you to input the label of the setup prole.
Save to Prole
Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a prole. Key in a
prole number from one to eight, press <Enter>, and then select Yes.
Load from Prole
Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the proleKey in the prole
number that saved your BIOS settings, press <Enter>, and then select Yes.
• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the
system boot failure!
• We recommend that you update the BIOS le only coming from the same memory/CPU
conguration and BIOS version.
3.8.3 ASUS SPD Information
DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1]
Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed on the
selected slot. Conguration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_A2] [DIMM_B1 [DIMM_B2]
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3.9 Exit menu
The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and
save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit
menu.
Load Optimized Defaults
This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup
menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a conrmation window appears.
Select Yes to load the default values.
Save Changes & Reset
Once you are nished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to
ensure the values you selected are saved. When you select this option or if you press <F10>,
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Exit
Load Optimized Defaults
Save Changes & Reset
Discard Changes & Exit
ASUS EZ Mode
Launch EFI Shell from lesystem device
Discard Changes & Exit
This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes. When youWhen you
select this option or if you press <Esc>, a conrmation window appears. Select Yes to
discard changes and exit..
ASUS EZ Mode
This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen.
Launch EFI Shell from lesystem device
This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.e) from one of
the available lesystem devices.
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