ASUS P8Z77-V LK User Manual

P8Z77-V LK

Motherboard

E7242

First Edition (V1)

March 2012

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Contents

Safety information......................................................................................................	vi
About this guide.........................................................................................................	vii
P8Z77-V LK specifications 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 ....................................	ASUS DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design	1-4
	1.3.3 ............................................................	ASUS Exclusive Features	1-4
	1.3.4 ...................................................	ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions	1-6
	1.3.5 ..............................................................................	ASUS EZ DIY	1-6
	1.3.6 ..................................................................	Other special features	1-7

Chapter 2:		Hardware information
2.1	Before you proceed....................................................................................		2-1
2.2	Motherboard overview...............................................................................		2-2
	2.2.1	Motherboard layout......................................................................	2-2
	2.2.2	Central Processing Unit (CPU)....................................................	2-4
	2.2.3	System memory...........................................................................	2-5
	2.2.4	Expansion slots..........................................................................	2-13
	2.2.5	Jumper.......................................................................................	2-15
	2.2.6	Onboard switches......................................................................	2-16
	2.2.7	Onboard LEDs...........................................................................	2-18
	2.2.8	Internal connectors....................................................................	2-20
2.3	Building your computer system..............................................................		2-26
	2.3.1	Additional tools and components to build a PC system.............	2-26
	2.3.2	CPU installation.........................................................................	2-27
	2.3.3	CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation..............................	2-29
	2.3.4	DIMM installation.......................................................................	2-31
	2.3.5	Motherboard installation............................................................	2-32
	2.3.6	ATX Power connection..............................................................	2-34
	2.3.7	SATA device connection............................................................	2-35
	2.3.8	Front I/O Connector...................................................................	2-36
	2.3.9	Expansion Card installation.......................................................	2-37
	2.3.10	Rear panel connection...............................................................	2-38
	2.3.11	Audio I/O connections................................................................	2-40
2.4	Starting up for the first time....................................................................		2-42
2.5	Turning off the computer.........................................................................		2-42

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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........................................................................................		3-14
	3.5.1	CPU Configuration.....................................................................	3-15
	3.5.2	PCH Configuration.....................................................................	3-17
	3.5.3	SATA Configuration....................................................................	3-18
	3.5.4	System Agent Configuration......................................................	3-20
	3.5.5	USB Configuration.....................................................................	3-21
	3.5.6	Onboard Devices Configuration.................................................	3-22
	3.5.7	APM...........................................................................................	3-24
	3.5.8	Network Stack............................................................................	3-25
3.6	Monitor menu............................................................................................		3-26
3.7	Boot menu.................................................................................................		3-29
3.8	Tools menu................................................................................................		3-31
3.9	Exit menu...................................................................................................		3-33
3.10	Updating BIOS..........................................................................................		3-34
	3.10.1	ASUS Update utility...................................................................	3-34
	3.10.2	ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility.............................................................	3-37
	3.10.3	ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility.................................................	3-38
	3.10.4	ASUS BIOS Updater..................................................................	3-39

Chapter 4:		Software support
4.1	Installing an operating system..................................................................		4-1
4.2	Support DVD information...........................................................................		4-1
	4.2.1	Running the support DVD............................................................	4-1
	4.2.2	Obtaining the software manuals..................................................	4-2
4.3	Software information..................................................................................		4-3
	4.3.1	AI Suite II.....................................................................................	4-3
	4.3.2	TurboV EVO................................................................................	4-4
	4.3.3	DIGI+ VRM..................................................................................	4-8
	4.3.4	EPU.............................................................................................	4-9
	4.3.5	FAN Xpert+................................................................................	4-10
	4.3.6	Probe II......................................................................................	4-11

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	4.3.7	USB 3.0 Boost...........................................................................	4-12
	4.3.8	MyLogo2....................................................................................	4-13
	4.3.9	Audio configurations..................................................................	4-15
4.4	Introduction to Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies.....		4-16

4.4.1System Requirements for Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness

	technologies................................................................................................		4-16
	4.4.2	Intel® Smart Response Technology...........................................	4-18
	4.4.3	Intel® Rapid Start Technology....................................................	4-19
	4.4.4	Intel® Smart Connect Technology..............................................	4-25
4.5	RAID configurations.................................................................................		4-28
	4.5.1	RAID definitions.........................................................................	4-28
	4.5.2	Installing Serial ATA hard disks..................................................	4-29
	4.5.3	Setting the RAID item in BIOS...................................................	4-29
	4.5.4	Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility.................	4-29
4.6	Creating a RAID driver disk.....................................................................		4-33
	4.6.1	Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.................	4-33
	4.6.2	Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®..................................	4-33
	4.6.3	Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation.......	4-34
	4.6.4	Using a USB floppy disk drive...................................................	4-35

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	Configuring LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™.......................................	5-10
Appendices...............................................................................................................			A-1
	ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services............................................................		A-2

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 fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified 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 qualified service technician or your retailer.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring 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 the ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures.

Where to find 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 flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

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Conventions used in this guide

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

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

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

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

Typography

Bold text	Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics	Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key>	Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means
	that you must press the enclosed key.
	Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
	Return key.
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3>	If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
	names are linked with a plus sign (+).
	Example: <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del>

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P8Z77-V LK specifications summary

CPU	LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® /
	Celeron® processors**
	Supports 32nm and 22nm CPU
	Supports Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0*
	* The Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
	** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list.
Chipset	Intel® Z77 Express Chipset
Memory	4 x DIMMs, max. 32GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.)* / 2200(O.C.)* / 2133
	(O.C.)/1866(O.C.) /1600/1333/1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered
	memory
	Dual-channel memory architecture
	Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
	*Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual
	CPUs. Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details.
Expansion	2 x PCI Express 3.0* / 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x8 mode)
slots	1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot [black] (max. at x4 mode, compatible with
	PCIe x1 and x4 devies)
	2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots
	2 x PCI slots
	* PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation CoreTM processors.
Graphics	Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel® HD Graphics Support
	Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI, RGB port

--Supports DisplayPort 1.1a with max.resolution up to 2560 x 1600

@60Hz

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

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

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

-Maximum shared memory of 1696MB

Multi-GPU	Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLITM Technology (with 2 PCIe x16 graphics
support	cards)
	Supports AMD® 3-way / Quad-GPU CrossFireXTM Technology (with two PCIe
	x16 graphics card)
	Supports Lucid MVP Technology*
	* LucidLogix Virtu® Universal MVPTM supports Windows® 7 Operating
	Systems.
Storage	Intel® Z77 Express Chipset:
	- 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) with RAID 0,1,5,10 support
	- 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (blue) with RAID 0,1,5,10 support
	- Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start
	Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology*
	*Support for IntelÇCoreÇ processor family with Windows 7 operating
	systems.
LAN	Realtek® 8111F Gigabit LAN controller
Audio	Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC
	- Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and Front Panel Jack-
	Retasking
	- Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O
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USB	Intel® Z77 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP 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 controller - supports ASUS USB3.0 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 unique	ASUS DIGI+ VRM
	features	- Digital Power Control: Digital power Design for the CPU and iGPU
		- ASUS 4+1+1 Phase Power Design
		ASUS Exclusive Features
		- Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for top
		network program in use
		- USB 3.0 Boost featuring the latest USB 3.0 UASP standard
		- MemOK!
		- TurboV
		- GPU Boost
		- AI Charger+
		- Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+ HDD support
		- AI Suite II
		- Anti Surge
		- 100% Solid Capacitors
		ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
		- ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink solution & MOS Heatsink Solution
		- ASUS Fan Xpert+
		ASUS EZ DIY
		- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
		- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
		- ASUS EZ Flash 2
		- ASUS My Logo 2
	ASUS	Precision Tweaker 2
	exclusive	- vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.005V increment
	overclocking	- vCCSA: 191-step system agent voltage control
	features	- vDRAM Bus: 191-step Memory voltage control
		- vPCH: 191-step Chipset voltage control
		- iGPU: 128-step iGPU voltage control
		SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection)
		- BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.1MHz
		increment
		Overclocking Protection
		- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
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P8Z77-V LK specifications summary

Rear panel I/O	1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port
ports	1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
	1 x DisplayPort
	1 x HDMI port
	1 x DVI port
	1 x RGB port
	1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
	4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
	2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
	6-jack 8-channel audio I/O ports
Internal I/O	1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin)
connectors	4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB ports
	2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (gray)
	4 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (blue)
	1 x COM port 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 ATX Power connector
	8-pin ATX 12V Power connector
	1 x System Panel
	1 x EPU switch
	1 x MemOK! Button
	1 x GPU Boost switch
	1 x Clear CMOS jumper
BIOS features	64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM
	BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2,
	ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shotcut Function
	and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory
	information
Manageability	WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE
Accessories	2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables
	1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector
	1 x User Manual
	1 x I/O Shield
	1 x Support DVD
Support DVD	Drivers
	ASUS Utilities
	ASUS Update
	Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Form Factor	ATX Form Factor, 12”x 8.8” (30.5cm x 22.4 cm)

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Chapter 1

Chapter 1:

Product introduction

1.1Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-V LK 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.

1.2Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

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Manual

User

	ASUS P8Z77-V LK	User guide	Support DVD
	motherboard

	2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables	1 x ASUS I/O Shield	1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge
			connector

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

• The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models.

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1.3Special features

1.3.1Product highlights

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 DIMM) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance. Intel® 3rd / 2nd generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world.

Intel® Z77 Express Chipset

The Intel® Z77 Express Chipset is a single-chipset design to support socket 1155 Intel® 2nd

/ 3rd generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 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 2400(O.C.)* /

2200(O.C.)* / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.)/ 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dualchannel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance.

*Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1600 MHz frequency as default.

Complete USB 3.0 Integration

ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 4 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 LK 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 LK 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 configurations. Expect a brand-new gaming style you’ve never experienced before!

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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 benefits 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 2nd/3rd 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 efficient 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 wakeup response time, while still keeping the energy use low.

PCI Express® 3.0 Ready

PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the latest PCI Express bus standard with improved encoding schemes that provide twice the performance of current PCIe 2.0. Total bandwidth for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32GB/s, double the 16GB/s of PCIe 2.0 (in x16 mode). As such, PCIe 3.0 provides users unprecedented data speeds, combined with the convenience and seamless transition offered by complete backward compatibility with PCIe 1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. PCIe 3.0 will become a must-have feature for users who wish to improve and optimize graphic performance, as well as have the latest technology available to them.

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

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.

Gigabit LAN solution

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

ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems.

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8-channel high definition audio

The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output and jack-detect feature that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies 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.

ErP ready

The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in regards to energy consumptions. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts.

1.3.2ASUS DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design

Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for the CPU and iGPU

All-new digital CPU power controls work perfectly together to match digital power signal

(SVID) requests from the CPU, with ultra-fast sensing and response efficiently delivering precision power. Accurate delivery reduces waste, and provides more stable CPU Vcore voltages. Users can adjust CPU and its processor graphics (iGPU) voltages for various overclocking scenarios, with accurate input through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. This proprietary design increases overlocking headroom to push performance to its full potential.

ASUS EPU

Tap into the world’s first real-time PC power saving chip through the 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.

1.3.3ASUS Exclusive Features

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 significantly 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.

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MemOK!

Any Memory is A-OK!

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

Network iControl

Real-Time Network Bandwidth Control

With a one-click on/off button, the software currently in use is set as top priority over all other network programs, dominating the network bandwidth with ease. Moreover, you can prioritize your favorite software easily by configuring profiles through the intuitive user interface. Within the profile, programs can be pre-scheduled to run in a specific time period to avoid network clogging, and long-waits on downloads. Auto PPPoE network gives a one-step setup, and an intuitive network bandwidth control center.

GPU Boost

Go the Limit with iGPU Level Up!

GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance. The userfriendly interface facilitates flexible frequency adjustments. It easily delivers stable systemlevel upgrades for every use.

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, and even interact with mobile devices via Wi-Fi. This all-in-one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities.

ASUS TurboV

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

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 fine-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 configuration.

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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1.3.4ASUS 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 speed 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 profiles offer flexible 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 efficient heat-exchange. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with the elegant appearance!

1.3.5ASUS EZ DIY

ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode)

Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface

ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only controls. It also fully utilizes 2.2TB and larger hard drives in 64-bit operating systems with native support.

ASUS exclusive interface

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

New upgrade! Quick and easy information for enhanced system control

-F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for sharing UEFI information and troubleshooting

-New F3 Shortcut for most accessed information

-ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for accessing memory information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with difficult 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 floppy disk or an OS-based utility.

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1.3.6Other special features

LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™

LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™ featuring HyperFormance™ Technology boosts your PCIe graphics card up to 30% beyond its original performance. Designed for Intel® processor graphics and 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 assigns tasks to the best available graphics resource, based on power, performance, and system load. This allows users to fully utilize 3x faster video conversion with Intel® Quick Sync Video technology while retaining high-end 3D rendering and gaming performance, provided by both NVIDIA and AMD graphic cards. When the PCIe graphic cards are not required, the graphics control switches to the Intel® processor graphics, reducing the PCIe graphics power use down to zero, making the system more environment-friendly. For users searching for perfection, LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™ provides great graphical performance, and best quality and efficiency.

*LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™ supports Windows® operating system.

**Intel® Quick Sync Video feature is supported by 3rd/2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family

DisplayPort 1.1a Support

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

HDMI Support

Enjoy Full HD 1080p Multimedia Home-Theater Entertainment

High Definition 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.

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Chapter 2:

Hardware information

2.1Before 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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2.2Motherboard overview

2.2.1Motherboard layout

1

2

3

4

22.9cm(9.0in)

KBMS_USB12

DIGI

+VRM

SPDIFO

_HDMI

_DP

ASM

5

1442

EATX12V

VGADVI

LGA1155

module)pin-240(64bit,

module)pin-240(64bit,

module)pin-240(64bit,

module)pin-240(64bit,

LEDDRAM

6

MemOK!

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8

USB3_12

A1

A2

B1

B2

2

_

_

_

_

LAN_USB3_E12

DDR3DIMM

DDR3DIMM

DDR3DIMM

DDR3DIMM

EATXPWR

AUDIO

ASM

CHA_FAN1

FAN3

1

1042

CHA

CPU_FAN

PCIEX1_1

Lithium Cell

9

30.5cm(12.0in)

CMOS Power

RTL

USB3_34

8111F

PCIEX16_1

ASM

PCIEX1_2

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Intel®

1083

Z77

PCI1

10

Super

11

I/O

PCIEX16_2

1 2

PCI2

BIOS

3 SATA3G

4 SATA3G

12

8Mb

SATA3G

SATA3G

892

ALC

PCIEX16_3

SB_PWR

1 2

13

SPDIF_OUT

CHA_FAN2

EPU_LED USB910

USB78 USB56

USB34

PANEL

SATA6G

SATA6G

COM1

CLRTC

AAFP

EPU

20

19

1

18

17

16

15

14

Refer to 2.2.8 Connectors and 2.3.10 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.

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Layout contents

Connectors/Jumpers/Slots		Page
1.	CPU, Chassis and power fan connectors	2-23
	(4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2/3)
2.	EATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V)	2-24
3.	Intel® CPU socket	2-4
4.	DDR3 DIMM sockets	2-5
5.	GPU Boost LED	2-19
6.	GPU Boost Switch	2-17
7.	MemOK! button	2-16
8.	DRAM LED	2-18
9.	USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34)	2-23
10.	Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)	2-15
11.	Onboard LED (SB_PWR)	2-18
12.	Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1–4 [blue])	2-23
13.	Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray])	2-20
14.	System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)	2-25
15.	USB connectors (10-1 pin USB3~10)	2-21
16.	EPU Switch	2-17
17.	EPU LED	2-19
18.	Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1)	2-20
19.	Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)	2-21
20.	Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)	2-22

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2.2.2Central Processing Unit (CPU)

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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2.2.3System memory

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.

DIMM A1 DIMM A2

DIMM B1 DIMM B2

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Recommended memory configurations

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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 configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.

•Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment.

•For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.

Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL.

P8Z77-V LK Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400MHz capability

Vendors	Part No.	Size	S S /	C h i p	C hip	Timing	Voltage	D I M M	s o c k e t	s u p p o r t
			DS	Brand	NO.			(Optional)
								1 DIMM	2 DIMMs	4 DIMMs
Transcend	TX2400KLU-4GK (381850)(XMP)	4GB(2x 2GB)	SS	-	-	9	1.65V	•	•

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P8Z77-V LK Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2250MHz capability

Vendors	Part No.	Size	S S /	C h i p	C hip	Timing	Voltage	DIMM socket support (Optional)
			DS	Brand	NO.			1 DIMM	2 DIMMs	4 DIMMs
Kingston	KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP)	4GB(2x 2GB)	DS	-	-	-	1.65V	•	•	•

P8Z77-V LK Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200MHz capability

Vendors	Part No.	Size	SS/	Chip	Chip	Timing	Voltage	DIMM socket support (Optional)
			DS	Brand	NO.			1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs
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	•

P8Z77-V LK Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2133MHz capability

Vendors	Part No.	Size	SS/	Chip	Chip	Timing	Voltage	DIMM socket support
			DS	Brand	NO.			(Optional)
								1 DIMM	2 DIMMs	4 DIMMs
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	•	•	•

P8Z77-V LK Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000MHz capability

Vendors	Part No.	Size	SS/	Chip	Chip	Timing	Voltage	DIMM socket support
			DS	Brand	NO.			(Optional)
								1 DIMM	2 DIMMs	4 DIMMs
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	•	•
GEIL	GUP34GB2000C9DC(XMP)	4GB(2 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-28	1.65V
KINGSTON	KHX2000C9AD3T1K2/	4GB(2x 2GB )	DS	-	-	-	1.65V	•	•	•
	4GX(XMP)
KINGSTON	KHX2000C9AD3W1K2/	4GB(2x 2GB )	DS	-	-	-	1.65V	•	•
	4GX(XMP)
KINGSTON	KHX2000C9AD3T1K2/	4GB(2 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	9	1.65V	•	•	•
	4GX(XMP)
KINGSTON	KHX2000C9AD3W1K3/	6GB(3x 2GB )	DS	-	-	-	1.65V	•	•
	6GX(XMP)
KINGSTON	KHX2000C9AD3T1K3/	6GB(3x 2GB )	DS	-	-	-	1.65V	•	•
	6GX(XMP)
Transcend	TX2000KLN-8GK(XMP)	8GB(2 x 4GB)	DS	-	-	-	1.6V	•	•	•

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Vendors	Part No.	Size	SS/	Chip	Chip	Timing	Voltage	DIMM socket support (Optional)
			DS	Brand	NO.			1 DIMM	2 DIMMs	4 DIMMs
CORSAIR	CMT4GX3M2A1866C9(XMP)	4GB(2 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.65V	•	•	•
CORSAIR	CMT6GX3MA1866C9(XMP)	6GB(3 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.65V	•	•
CORSAIR	CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP)	8GB(2 x 4GB)	DS	-	-	9-10-9-27	1.50V	•	•	•
G.SKILL	F3-14900CL9D-8GBXL(XMP)	8GB(2 x 4GB)	DS	-	-	9-10-9-28	1.5V	•	•	•
G.SKILL	F3-14900CL9Q-8GBXL(XMP)	8GB(2GB x 4)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.6V	•	•	•
KINGSTON	KHX1866C9D3T1K3/	3GB(3 x 1GB)	SS	-	-	-	1.65V	•	•	•
	3GX(XMP)
KINGSTON	KHX1866C9D3T1K3/	6GB(3 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	-	1.65V	•	•	•
	6GX(XMP)

P8Z77-V LK Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600MHz capability

Vendors	Paart No.	Size	SS/	Chip	Chip NO.	Timing	Voltage	DIMM socket support
			DS	Brand				(Optional)
								1 DIMM	2 DIMMs	4 DIMMs
A-DATA	AM2U16BC2P1	2GB	SS	A-DATA 3CCD-150		-	-	•	•	•
					9A EL1126T
A-DATA	AD31600E001GM(O)U3K	3GB(3 x 1GB)	SS	-	-	8-8-8-24	1.65V-1.85V	•	•
A-DATA	AX3U1600XB2G79-2X(XMP)	4GB(2 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	7-9-7-21	1.55V-1.75V
A-DATA	AM2U16BC4P2	4GB	DS	A-DATA 3CCD-150		-	-	•	•	•
					9A EL1126T
A-DATA	AX3U1600GC4G9-2G(XMP)	8GB(2 x 4GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.55V-1.75V	•	•	•
A-DATA	AX3U1600XC4G79-2X(XMP)	8GB(2 x 4GB)	DS	-	-	7-9-7-21	1.55V-1.75V	•	•	•
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 4GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-28	1.6V	•	•	•
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	•	•	•

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Vendors	Paart No.	Size	SS/	Chip	Chip NO.	Timing	Voltage	DIMM socket support
			DS	Brand				(Optional)
								1 DIMM	2 DIMMs	4 DIMMs
KINGSTON	KHX1600C9D3T1BK3/	12GB(3x4GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-27	1.65V	•	•	•
	12GX(XMP)
KINGSTON	KHX1600C9AD3/2G	2GB	DS	-	-	-	1.65V	•	•	•
KINGSTON	KVR1600D3N11/2G-ES	2GB	DS	KTC	D1288JPN	11-11-11-28	1.35V-1.5V	•	•	•
					DPLD9U
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	•	•	•
KINGSTON	KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX(XMP)	4GB(2 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	9	1.65V	•	•	•
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	6GB(3 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-27	1.65V	•	•	•
	(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(2 x 4GB)	DS	Transcend	TK483	-	-	•	•	•
					PCW3
Asint	SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D(XMP)	2GB	DS	Asint	3128M8	9-9-9-24	1.6V	•	•	•
					-GJ1D
Elixir	M2P2G64CB8HC9N-DG(XMP)	2GB	DS	-	-	-	-	•	•	•
Mushkin	998659(XMP)	6GB(3 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.5~1.6V	•	•	•

P8Z77-V LK Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333MHz capability

Vendors

Part No.

Size

SS/

Chip

Chip NO.

Timing

Voltage

DIMM socket support

DS

Brand

(Optional)

1 DIMM

2 DIMMs

4 DIMMs

A-DATA

AD31333001GOU

1GB

SS

A-Data

AD30908C8D-151C

-

-

•

•

•

E0906

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

SS

-

-

8-8-8-24

1.65-1.85V

•

•

•

(3 x 1GB)

A-DATA

AXDU1333GC2

4GB

SS

-

-

9-9-9-24 1.25V-1.35V

•

•

•

G9-2G(XMP)

(2 x 2GB)

(low voltage)

A-DATA

AD31333G002GMU

2GB

DS

-

-

8-8-8-24

1.65-1.85V

•

•

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

SS

-

-

9-9-9-24

1.50V

•

•

•

(3 x 1GB)

CORSAIR

TR3X6G1333C9 G

6GB

SS

-

-

9-9-9-24

1.50V

•

•

(3x 2GB)

CORSAIR

CMD24GX3M6A

24GB

DS

-

-

9-9-9-24

1.60V

•

•

•

1333C9(XMP)

(6 x 4GB)

CORSAIR

TW3X4G1333C9D G

4GB

DS

-

-

9-9-9-24

1.50V

•

•

•

(2 x 2GB)

CORSAIR

CM3X4GA1333C9N2

4GB

DS

CORSAIR

256MBDCJ

9-9-9-24

-

•

•

•

GELC0401136

CORSAIR

CMX4GX3M1A1333C9

4GB

DS

-

-

9-9-9-24 1.50V

•

•

•

CORSAIR

CMD8GX3M4A1333C7

8GB

DS

-

-

7-7-7-20

1.60V

•

•

•

(4 x 2GB)

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2-9

Chapter 2

2 Chapter

Vendors

Part No.

Size

SS/

Chip Brand

Chip NO.

Timing

Voltage

DIMM socket support (Optional)

DS

1 DIMM

2 DIMMs

4 DIMMs

Crucial

CT12864BA1339.8FF

1GB

SS

Micron

9FF22D9KPT

9

-

•

•

•

Crucial

CT25664BA1339.16FF

2GB

DS

Micron

9KF27D9KPT

9

-

•

•

•

Crucial

BL25664BN13

6GB

DS

-

-

7-7-7-24

1.65V

•

•

•

37.16FF (XMP)

(3 x 2GB)

ELPIDA

EBJ10UE8EDF0-DJ-F

1GB

SS

ELPIDA

J1108EDSE-DJ-F

-

1.35V(low

•

•

•

voltage)

ELPIDA

EBJ21UE8EDF0-DJ-F

2GB

DS

ELPIDA

J1108EDSE-DJ-F

-

1.35V(low

•

•

voltage)

G.SKILL

F3-10600CL8

1GB

SS

G.SKILL

-

-

-

•

•

•

D-2GBHK(XMP)

G.SKILL

F3-10600CL

2GB

SS

-

-

9-9-9-24

1.5V

•

•

•

9D-2GBNQ

(2 x 1GB)

G.SKILL

F3-10666CL7

3GB

SS

-

-

7-7-7-18

1.5~1.6V

•

•

•

T-3GBPK(XMP)

(3 x 1GB)

G.SKILL

F3-10666CL8D-

4GB

DS

-

-

8-8-8-8-24

XMP

•

•

•

4GBECO(XMP)

(2 x 2GB)

1.35V

G.SKILL

F3-10666CL

6GB

DS

-

-

7-7-7-18

1.5~1.6V

•

•

7T-6GBPK(XMP)

(3 x 2GB)

G.SKILL

F3-10666C

8GB

DS

-

-

7-7-7-21

1.5V

•

•

•

L7D-8GBRH(XMP)

(2 x 4GB)

GEIL

GET316GB1333C9QC

16GB

DS

-

-

9-9-9-24

1.5V

•

(4 x 4GB)

GEIL

GV32GB1333C9DC

2GB

DS

-

-

9-9-9-24

1.5V

•

•

•

(2 x 1GB)

GEIL

GG34GB1333C9DC

4GB

DS

GEIL

GL1L128M88BA12N

9-9-9-24

1.3V(low

•

•

•

(2 x 2GB)

voltage)

GEIL

GV34GB1333C9DC

4GB

DS

-

-

9-9-9-24

1.5V

•

•

•

(2 x 2GB)

GEIL

GVP34GB1333C7DC

4GB

DS

-

-

7-7-7-24

1.5V

•

•

•

(2 x 2GB)

Hynix

HMT112U6TFR8A-H9

1GB

SS

Hynix

H5TC1G83TFRH9A

-

1.35V(low

•

•

•

voltage)

Hynix

HMT325U6BFR8C-H9

2GB

SS

Hynix

H5TQ2G83BFRH9C

-

-

•

•

•

Hynix

HMT125U6TFR8A-H9

2GB

DS

Hynix

H5TC1G83TFRH9A

-

1.35V(low

•

•

•

voltage)

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

1GB

SS

ELPIDA

J1108BDBG-DJ-F

9

1.5V

•

•

•

N9/1G(low profile)

KINGSTON

KVR1333D3

2GB

SS

Hynix

H5TQ2G83AFRH9C

9

-

•

•

•

N9/2G(low profile)

KINGSTON

KVR1333D3S8N9/2G

2GB

SS

Micron

IID77 D9LGK

-

1.5V

•

•

•

KINGSTON

KVR1333D3S

2GB

SS

ELPIDA

J2108BCSE-DJ-F

-

1.5V

•

•

•

8N9/2G-SP(low profile)

KINGSTON

KVR1333D3

2GB

DS

ELPIDA

J1108BFBG-DJ-F

9

1.5V

•

•

•

N9/2G(low profile)

KINGSTON

KVR1333D3N9/2G

2GB

DS

KTC

D1288JPNDPLD9U

9

1.5V

•

•

•

KINGSTON

KVR1333D3N9/2G

2GB

DS

ELPIDA

J1108BDSE-DJ-F

9

1.5V

•

•

•

KINGSTON

KVR1333D3

2GB

DS

KTC

D1288JEMFNGD9U

-

1.5V

•

•

•

N9/2G-SP(low profile)

KINGSTON

KVR1333D3N9/2G-

2GB

DS

KINGSTON

D1288JPSFPGD9U

-

1.5V

•

•

•

SP(low profile)

KINGSTON

KHX1333C7

4GB

DS

-

-

7

1.65V

•

•

•

D3K2/4GX(XMP)

(2 x 2GB)

KINGSTON

KHX1333C9D3UK2/

4GB

DS

-

-

9

XMP

•

4GX(XMP)

(2 x 2GB)

1.25V

KINGSTON

KVR1333D

4GB

DS

ELPIDA

J2108BCSE-DJ-F

9

1.5V

•

•

•

3N9/4G(low profile)

KINGSTON

KVR1333D

4GB

DS

ELPIDA

J2108BCSE-DJ-F

-

1.5V

•

•

•

3N9/4G(low profile)

KINGSTON

KVR1333D3N9/4G

4GB

DS

KTC

D2568JENCNGD9U

-

1.5V

•

•

•

KINGSTON

KVR1333D3N9/4G

4GB

DS

Hynix

H5TQ2G83AFR

-

-

•

•

•

KINGSTON

KVR1333D3N9/4G-

4GB

DS

KINGSTON

D2568JENCPGD9U

-

1.5V

•

•

•

SP(low profile)

Micron

MT4JTF12864AZ-

1GB

SS

Micron

OJD12D9LGQ

-

-

•

•

•

1G4D1

Micron

MT8JTF12864AZ-

1GB

SS

Micron

9FF22D9KPT

9

-

•

•

•

1G4F1

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