ASUS P8Z77-V LX User Manual

P8Z77-V LX

Motherboard

E7094

First Edition (V1)
February 2012

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Contents

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

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

P8Z77-V LX specications summary ....................................................................... ix

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome! ....................................................................................................1-1

1.2 Package contents

1.3 Special features

1.3.1 Product highlights

1.3.2

1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features ...........................................................

1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ...................................................

1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ..............................................................................

1.3.6 Other special features .................................................................

Chapter 2: Hardware information

2.1 Before you proceed ...................................................................................2-1

2.2 Motherboard overview ...............................................................................

2.2.1 Motherboard layout .....................................................................

2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................

2.2.3 System memory ..........................................................................

2.2.4 Expansion slots .........................................................................

2.2.5 Jumper ......................................................................................

2.2.6 Onboard switches .....................................................................

2.2.7 Onboard LEDs ..........................................................................

2.2.8 Internal connectors

2.3 Building your computer system .............................................................

2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system ............

2.3.2 CPU installation

2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation .............................

2.3.4 DIMM installation

2.3.5 Motherboard installation ............................................................

2.3.6 ATX Power connection ..............................................................

2.3.7 SATA device connection ............................................................

2.3.8 Front I/O Connector ..................................................................

2.3.9 Expansion Card Installation ......................................................

2.3.10 Rear panel connection ..............................................................

2.3.11 Audio I/O connections ...............................................................

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

.......................................................................................... 1-2

........................................................................ 1-2

ASUS DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design ...................................1-4

.................................................................... 2-19

......................................................................... 2-26

....................................................................... 2-30

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1-5

1-6

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2-4

2-5

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Contents

2.4 Starting up for the rst time .................................................................... 2-41

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

Chapter 3: BIOS setup

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

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

3.2.1 EZ Mode

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3.5.4 System Agent Conguration

3.5.5 USB Conguration ....................................................................

3.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration ................................................

3.5.7 APM ..........................................................................................

3.5.8 Network Stack ...........................................................................

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

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

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

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

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

3.10.1 ASUS Update utility

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

3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility

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

...................................................................................... 3-2

...................................................... 3-18

................................................................... 3-31

................................................. 3-35

2-41

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3-3

3-5

3-7

3-13

3-14

3-16

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3-19

3-20

3-22

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3-26

3-28

3-30

3-31

3-34

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Chapter 4: Software support

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

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

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

4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals

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

4.3.1 AI Suite II

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

4.3.3 DIGI+ VRM ..................................................................................

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

4.3.5 FAN Xpert+ ...............................................................................

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4-1

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4-3

4-4

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Contents

4.3.6 Probe II...................................................................................... 4-11

4.3.7 USB 3.0 Boost

4.3.8 Audio congurations

4.4 Intoduction to Intel 2012® Desktop responsiveness technologies ..... 4-14

4.4.1 System Requirements ...............................................................

4.4.2 Intel® Smart Response Technology ..........................................

4.4.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology

4.4.4 Intel

®

Smart Connect Technology .............................................. 4-23

........................................................................... 4-12

.................................................................. 4-13

................................................... 4-17

4-14

4-16

4.5 RAID congurations ................................................................................

4.5.1 RAID denitions ........................................................................

4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks .................................................

4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ..................................................

4.5.4 Intel

4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk

®

Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility ................4-27

..................................................................... 4-31

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

4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows

4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows

®

.................................. 4-31

®

OS installation ...... 4-32

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

4-26

4-26

4-27

4-27

4-31

4-33

Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support

5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology ..................................................................5-1

5.1.1 Requirements ..............................................................................

5.1.2 Before you begin .........................................................................

5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards ................................

5.1.4 Installing the device drivers .........................................................

5.1.5 Enabling the ATI

5.2 LucidLogix

®

Virtu MVP™ solution ............................................................ 5-4

5.2.1 Installing LucidLogix® Virtu MVP

®

CrossFireX™ technology ...............................5-3

™ ............................................5-4

5.2.2 Setting up your display ................................................................

5.2.3 Conguring LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™ ........................................5-6

5-1

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5-2

5-3

5-5

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Safety information

Electrical safety

• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet

before relocating the system.

• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables
for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all
power cables are unplugged.

• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.

• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure
about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.

• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service

technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals
that came with the package.

• Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.

• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where it may become wet.

• Place the product on a stable surface.

• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service

technician or your retailer.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

• Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it
supports.

• 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™ feature and shows the graphics card
installation procedures.

Where to nd more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

1. ASUS websites

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2. Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers,

that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.

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Conventions used in this guide

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

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to

complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to

complete a task.

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

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

Typography

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italic

s Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

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

that you must press the enclosed key.

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

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

names are linked with a plus sign (+).

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

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P8Z77-V LX specications summary

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

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

Graphics Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel® HD Graphics Support

Multi-GPU
support

Expansion
slots

i5 / Core™ 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.

C.)/1866(O.C.) /1600/1333/1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory*
Dual-channel memory architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP)

*Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual

CPUs. Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualied Vendors List) for details.

Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI, RGB port

- Supports HDMI 1.4a 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

Supports ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireXTM Technology
Supports Lucid MVP Technology*

* LucidLogix Virtu

®

Universal MVPTM supports Windows® 7 Operating

Systems.

1 x PCI Express 3.0* / 2.0 x16 slot (blue at x16 mode)
1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (black at x4 mode, compatible with

PCIe x1 and x4 devies)
2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots
3 x PCI slots
* PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation CoreTM processors.

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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
Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology*
*Support for Intel® Core® processor family with Windows 7 operating
systems.

LAN

Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller

Audio Realtek® ALC887 8-channel* High Denition Audio CODEC

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

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

* Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an

8-channel audio output

USB

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

- 4 x USB 3.0 /2.0 ports (2 ports at the mid-board and 2 ports at the

back panel)

- 10 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel)

*The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows 7® or later versions. UASP
standard only supports Windows® 8.

ASUS unique
features

ASUS DIGI+ VRM

- 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

- Low EMI Solution

- 100% Solid Capacitors

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution

- ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish 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

®

Smart Response Technology, Intel

®

Rapid Start

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ASUS exclusive
overclocking
features

Rear panel I/O
ports

Internal I/O
connectors

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

Manageability

Accessories 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables

Precision Tweaker 2

- vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.005V increment

- vCCSA: 180-step system agent voltage control

- vDRAM Bus: 180-step Memory voltage control

- vPCH: 180-step Chipset voltage control

- iGPU: 255-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)

1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port
1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
1 x HDMI port
1 x DVI port
1 x RGB port
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
3-jack 8-channel audio I/O ports

1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin)
3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 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)
2 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin)
1 x Power Fan connector (3-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 MemOK! Button
1 x GPU Boost switch
1 x Clear CMOS jumper

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

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

1 x User Manual
1 x I/O Shield
1 x Support DVD

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Storage Drivers

Form Factor

*Specications are subject to change without notice.

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

ATX Form Factor, 12”x 8.6” (30.5cm x 21.8 cm)

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Chapter 1

User Manual

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-V LX 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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ASUS P8Z77-V LX

motherboard

2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s

cables

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

• The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specications may

vary with different models.

User guide Support DVD

1 x ASUS I/O Shield

ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-1

1.3 Special features

1.3.1 Product highlights

Chapter 1

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

This motherboard supports Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron®
processors in the LGA1155 package, with iGPU, memory and PCI Express controllers
integrated to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (4 DIMM)
DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance.
Intel® 3rd / 2nd generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors are among the

most powerful and energy efcient CPUs in the world.

Intel® Z77 Express Chipset

The Intel® Z77 Express Chipset is a single-chipset design to support socket 1155 Intel® 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 600 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 LX affords greater convenience to high speed connectivity.

Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support

The motherboard’s powerful Intel® Z77 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in multiple-GPU

congurations of CrossFireX™. This allows you to enjoy a never before-experienced brand

new gaming style.

Intel® Smart Response Technology

SSD Speed with HDD Capacity

Intel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance. It uses an installed
fast SSD (min 18.6GB available capacity required) as a cache for frequently accessed data.

Key benets include reduced load and wait times, and lower power consumption through the

elimination of unnecessary hard drive spin. This technology combines SSD performance with
hard drive capacity, operating up to 4X faster than a hard drive-only system, and an important
part of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing.

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* 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 efcient computing experience.

Intel® Rapid Start Technology

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

PCIe 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 efcient power management for advanced operating

systems.

8-channel high denition audio

The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Denition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia)
CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output and jack-detect feature that
automatically detects and identies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio
I/O jacks and noties users of inappropriate connection, which means there will be no more

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

100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors

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

ErP ready

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

requires products to meet certain energy efciency requirements in regards to energy

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consumptions. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-

efcient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the

product and thus mitigate environmental impacts.

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1.3.2 ASUS 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 efciently 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 rst 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.

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

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

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 conguring proles through the intuitive user interface. Within
the prole, programs can be pre-scheduled to run in a specic time period to avoid network

clogging, and long-waits on downloads. Auto PPPoE network gives a one-step setup, and an
intuitive network bandwidth control center.

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GPU Boost

Go 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.

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

C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

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

restores the CPU parameters to their default settings.

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1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions

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

Fan Xpert+

ASUS Fan Xpert+ intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU fan 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 proles offer exible controls of fan speed

to achieve a quiet and cool environment.

ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-5

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

Chapter 1

users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of the chipset and power phase

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

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

1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY

ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode)

Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface

ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the rst 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 difcult POST situations.

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

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.

1.3.6 Other 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
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

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

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®

processor graphics and

®

Quick

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

best quality and efciency.

* LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™ supports Windows

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

®

operating system.

HDMI 1.4a Support

Enjoy Full HD 1080p Multimedia Home-Theater Entertainment

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

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

ErP Ready

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

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

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

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Chapter 2

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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ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-1

2.2 Motherboard overview

P8Z77-V LX

PCIEX16_1

PCIEX16_2

PCIEX1_2

PCIEX1_1

PCI1

PCI2

PCI3

USB910 USB78 USB56

USB3_34

PANEL

SPDIF_OUT

AAFP

CPU_FAN

CHA_FAN2

CHA_FAN1

PWR_FAN

Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

Super

I/O

DIGI

+VRM

ASM
1442

RTL
8111E

TPU

COM1

8Mb

BIOS

SB_PWR

SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1

SATA3G_4 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1

CLRTC

21.9cm(8.6in)

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)

NCT

5535D

ALC

887

MemOK!

DRAM_LED

GPU_LED

GPU Boost

EATXPWR

LGA1155

AUDIO

KB_USB34

LAN_USB12

LAN3_12

SPDIFO

K_USB34

DVI_VGA

EATX12V

2 4

3

1

2

6

7

11

14

10

17 1618 15 1213

9

5

8

11

1

2.2.1 Motherboard layout

Chapter 2

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

CPU, Chassis and power fan connectors

1.

(4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2, 3-pin PWR_FAN)

EATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V)

2.

Intel® CPU socket

3.

DDR3 DIMM sockets

4.

GPU Boost LED

5.

GPU Boost Switch

6.

MemOK! button

7.

DRAM LED

8.

USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_56)

9.

Onboard LED (SB_PWR)

10.

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

11.

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

12.

System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)

13.

Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)

14.

USB connectors (10-1 pin USB5~10)

15.

Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1)

16.

Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)

17.

Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

18.

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2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

P8Z77-V LX

P8Z77-V LX CPU socket LGA1155

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 3rd /
2nd Generation Core™ i7/ i5/ i3 Processors.

Chapter 2

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 LX

P8Z77-V LX 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets

DIMM_A1

DIMM_A2

DIMM_B1

DIMM_B2

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

A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR
or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.

Recommended memory congurations

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

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Memory congurations

You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM
sockets.

Chapter 2

• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps
the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel conguration. Any excess
memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.

• Due to 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
frequency adjustment.

• For system stability, use a more efcient memory cooling system to support a full

memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.

3.4 Ai Tweaker menu

for manual memory

Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL.

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

Vendors Part No. Size S S /DSC h i p

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

Brand

C hi p

Timing Voltage D I M M s o c ke t s u p po r t

NO.

(Optional)
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

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

Vendors Part No. Size S S /DSC h i p

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 •

Brand

C hi p

Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional)

NO.

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

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

Vendors Part No. Size SS /DSC h i p

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 LX Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000MHz
capability

Vendors Part No. Size S S /DSC h i p

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 KHX2000C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB ) DS - - - 1.65V • • •

KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3W1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB ) DS - - - 1.65V • •

KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9 1.65V • • •

KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3W1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3x 2GB ) DS - - - 1.65V • •

KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3x 2GB ) DS - - - 1.65V • •

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

ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-7

Brand

Ch ip

Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional)

NO.

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

P8Z77-V LX Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866MHz
capability

Vendors Part No. Size S S/DSC h i p

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 F3-14900CL9D8GBXL(XMP)

G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q8GBXL(XMP) 8GB(2GB x 4) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.6V • • •

KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3T1K3/3GX(XMP) 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - - 1.65V • • •

KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65V • • •

8GB(2 x 4GB)

DS -

Brand

Ch ip

Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional)

NO.

- 9-10-9-28

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

1.5V

• •

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

•

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Vendors Paart No. Size S S/DSC h i p

A-DATA AM2U16BC2P1 2GB SS A-DATA 3C CD- 150

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 3C CD- 150

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 • • •

Chip NO. Timing Voltage DI MM s oc ke t s up po rt

Brand

- - • • •

9A EL1126T

- - • • •

9A EL1126T

(Optional)
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

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Vendors Paart No. Size S S/DSC h i p

KINGSTON KH X1600C9D3T1B K312GX(XMP)12GB(3x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V • • •

KINGSTON KHX1600C9AD3/2G 2GB DS - - - 1.65V • • •

KINGSTON KVR1600D3N11/2G-ES 2GB DS KTC D 1 2 8 8 J P N

KINGSTON KHX1600C7D3K2/4GX(XMP)

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)

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

KINGSTON K HX 16 00 C9D 3T 1B K3 /6 GX

(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 TK483PCW3 - - • • •

Asint SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D(XMP) 2GB DS Asint 3128M8-GJ1D 9-9-9-24 1.6V • • •

Elixir M2P2G64CB8HC9N-DG(XMP) 2GB DS - - - - • • •

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

4GB(2x 2GB ) DS

6GB(3x 2GB ) DS

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

Chip NO. Timing Voltage D IMM sock et suppo rt

Brand

11-11-11-28 1.35V-1.5V • • •

1.65V •

1.65V •

-

-

DPLD9U

- -

- -

(Optional)
1

DIMM2 DIMMs4 DIMMs

•

•

•

•

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

Vendors Part No. Size S S /DSChip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage D I M M s oc k e t s u pp o r t

A-DATA AD31333001GOU 1GB SS A-Data A D3 09 08 C8 D- 15 1C

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 3 G B

A-DATA A X D U 1 3 3 3 G C 2

G9-2G(XMP)

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 3G B ( 3 x

CORSAIR TR3X6G1333C9 G 6 G B ( 3 x

CORSAIR C M D 2 4 G X 3 M 6 A

1333C9(XMP)

CORSAIR TW3X4G1333C9D G 4 G B (2 x

CORSAIR CM3X4GA1333C9N2 4GB DS CORSAIR 2 5 6 M B D C J

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

CORSAIR CMD8GX3M4A1333C7 8 GB ( 4 x

SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65-1.85V • • •

(3 x 1GB)

4 G B

SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.25V-1.35V (low

(2 x 2GB)

SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.50V • • •

1GB)

SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.50V • •

2GB)

24 GB (6 x

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.60V • • •

4GB)

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.50V • • •

2GB)

DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.60V • • •

2GB)

E0906

GELC0401136

- - • • •

voltage)

9-9-9-24 - • • •

(Optional)
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

• • •

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ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-9

Vendors Part No. Size S S /DSChip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage D I M M s o ck e t s u p po r t

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

Crucial CT25664BA1339.16FF 2GB DS Micron 9KF27D9KPT 9 - • • •

Crucial B L 2 5 6 6 4 B N 1 3

ELPIDA

ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-DJ-F 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F - 1. 35V (l ow

G.SKILL F 3 - 1 0 6 0 0 C L 8 D -

G.SKILL F3-10600CL9D-2GBNQ 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • •

G.SKILL F 3 - 1 0 6 6 6 C L 7 T -

G.SKILL F 3 - 1 0 6 6 6 C L 8 D -

G.SKILL

G.SKILL F 3 - 1 0 6 6 6 C

GEIL GET316GB1333C9QC 1 6 G B ( 4 x

GEIL GV32GB1333C9DC 2GB(2 x 1GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • •

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GEIL GG34GB1333C9DC 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA12N 9-9-9-24 1 . 3V ( l o w

GEIL GV34GB1333C9DC 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • •

GEIL GVP34GB1333C7DC 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.5V • • •

Hynix HMT112U6TFR8A-H9 1GB SS Hynix H5TC1G83TFRH9A - 1 .35 V(l ow

Hynix HMT325U6BFR8C-H9 2GB SS Hynix H5TQ2G83BFRH9C - - • • •

Hynix HMT125U6TFR8A-H9 2GB DS Hynix H5TC1G83TFRH9A - 1. 35V (lo w

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 KVR13 33D3N9/1G (low

KINGSTON KVR13 33D3N9/2G (low

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

KINGSTON K V R 1 3 3 3 D 3 S

KINGSTON KVR13 33D3N9/2G (low

KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/2G 2GB DS KTC D1288JPNDPLD9U 9 1.5V • • •

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

KINGSTON K V R1 33 3D 3N 9/ 2G -

KINGSTON K V R1 33 3D 3N 9/ 2G -

KINGSTON K HX 1 33 3 C7 D 3 K 2/

KINGSTON KH X1 33 3C 9D3 UK 2/

KINGSTON KVR13 33D3N9/4G (low

KINGSTON KVR13 33D3N9/4G (low

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

KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/4G 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR - - • • •

KINGSTON K V R1 33 3D 3N 9/ 4G -

Micron M T4 J T F1 2 8 6 4 A Z -

Micron M T8 J T F1 2 8 6 4 A Z -

37.16FF (XMP)

EBJ10UE8EDF0-DJ-F

2GBHK(XMP)

3GBPK(XMP)

4GBECO(XMP)

F 3 - 1 0 6 6 6 C L 7 T ­6GBPK(XMP)

L7D-8GBRH(XMP)

prole)

prole)

8N9/2G-SP(low prole)

prole)

SP(low prole)

SP(low prole)

4GX(XMP)

4GX(XMP)

prole)

prole)

SP(low prole)

1G4D1

1G4F1

6 G B
(3 x 2GB)

1GB SS

1GB SS G.SKILL - - - • • •

3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • • •

4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-8-24 XMP 1.35V • • •

6GB(3 x 2GB) DS

8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 7-7-7-21 1.5V • • •

4GB)

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(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7 1.65V • • •

4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9 XMP 1.25V •

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 - • • •

DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.65V • • •

J1108EDSE-DJ-F -

ELPIDA

- 7-7-7-18

-

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V •

(Optional)
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

1. 35V (lo w

•

voltage)

• •

voltage)

1.5~1.6V •

• • •

voltage)

• • •

voltage)

• • •

voltage)

•

•

•

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Vendors Part No. Size S S /DSChip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage D I M M s o c k e t s u pp o r t

Micron M T 8J T F 2 5 6 6 4A Z -

Micron M T 8J T F 2 5 6 6 4A Z -

Micron M T1 6J TF 25 6 64 AZ -

Micron

NANYA N T4 GC 64B 8HG 0N F-CG4GB DS NANYA NT5CB256M8GN-CG - - • • •

PSC AL7F8G73F-DJ2 1GB SS PSC A3P1GF3FGF - - • • •

PSC AL8F8G73F-DJ2 2GB DS PSC A3P1GF3FGF - - • • •

SAMSUNG M378B2873FHS-CH9 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F - - • • •

SAMSUNG M378B5773DH0-CH9 2GB SS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846D - - • • •

SAMSUNG

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) 2 G B ( 2x

Super Talent W1333UB2GS 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F 9 - • • •

Super Talent W1333UB4GS 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C - - • • •

Super Talent W1333UX6GM 6 G B ( 3x

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 P C 3 -1 0 6 00 D DR 3

Elixir M2F2G64CB88D7N-CG 2GB SS Elixir N2CB2G80DN-CG - - • •

Elixir M 2F2 G6 4CB 88G 7N -CG2GB SS Elixir N2CB2G80GN-CG - - • •

Elixir M 2F4 G64 CB 8HB 5N-CG4GB DS Elixir N2CB2G80BN-CG - - • • •

Elixir M 2F4 G64 CB8 HD5 N-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 S E C 9 0 4 H C H 9

M A R K V I
SION

M A R K V I
SION

PATRIOT PSD31G13332H 1GB DS - - 9 - •

PATRIOT PSD31G13332 1GB DS PATRIOT PM64M8D38U-15 - - • •

PATRIOT PSD32G13332H 2GB DS - - - - • • •

RAMAXEL R M R 1 8 7 0 E D 4 8

RAMAXEL R M R 1 8 7 0 E C 5 8

RiDATA C304627CB1AG22Fe 2GB DS RiDATA N/A 9 - • • •

RiDATA E304459CB1AG32Cf 4GB DS RiDATA N/A 9 - • • •

S I L I C O N
POWER

S I L I C O N
POWER

S I L I C O N
POWER

TAKEMS T M S1 G B3 6 4 D0 8 1-

TAKEMS T M S1 G B3 6 4 D0 8 1-

TAKEMS T M S2 G B3 6 4 D0 8 1-

TAKEMS T M S2 G B3 6 4 D0 8 1-

TAKEMS T M S2 G B3 6 4 D0 8 2-

UMAX E41302GP0-73BDB 2GB DS UMAX U2S24D30TP-13 - - • • •

WINTEC 3WVS31333-2G-CNR 2GB DS AMPO AM3420803-13H - - • • •

1G4D1

1G4M1

1G4F1

M T1 6J TF 51 2 6 4A Z­1G4D1

M378B5673FH0-CH9

-1333 9-9-9

B M D 3 2 0 4 8 M
1333C9-1123

B M D 3 4 0 9 6 M
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 - - • • •

2GB SS MICRON IJM22 D9PFJ - - • • •

2GB DS Micron 9KF27D9KPT 9 - • • •

4GB DS

2GB DS

1GB)

2GB)

1GB SS NANYA NT5CB128M8DN-CF - - • • •

2GB DS M A R K V I

4GB DS M A R K V I

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 • •

Micron OLD22D9LGK

SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F

SS - - 8 - • •

DS Micron 0BF27D9KPT 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • •

K4B1G0846D

M3D1288P-13 - - • • •

SION

M3D2568E-13 - - • • •

SION

-

-

- - • • •

(Optional)
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

- •

- •

•

•

•

•

ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-11

Chapter 2

P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066MHz
capability

Vendors Part No. Size S S /DSC h i p

Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • •

Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • • •

ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0-AE-F 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F - 1.35V(low voltage) • • •

ELPIDA

KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/1G (low

KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/2G 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BDSE-DJ-F 7 1.5V • • •

KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/4G 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR 7 1.5V • • •

Micron M T 8J T F1 2 8 6 4A Z -

Micron M T1 6J TF 25 66 4A Z-

Kingtiger

Chapter 2

Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional)

EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F 2GB

prole)

1G1F1

1G1F1

2GB DIMM PC3-8500 2GB

1GB SS ELPIDA J1108BFSE-DJ-F 7 1.5V • • •

1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • •

2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • • •

Brand

ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F

DS

Hynix H 5 TQ 1G 8 3A FP

DS

G7C

- 1.35V(low voltage)

- -

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

• •

•

• •

•

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

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

conguration. 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 conguration. 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 conguration.

• 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

P8Z77-V LX

LGA1155

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.

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Slot No. Slot Description

1 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot

2 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot [blue] (at x16 mode)

3 PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot

4 PCI slot_1

5 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot [black] (at x4 mode)

6. PCI slot_2

7. PCI slot_3

VGA conguration

Single VGA/PCIe card

Dual VGA/PCIe card

ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-13

PCI Express operating mode

PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 PCIe 2.0 x16_2

x16
(Recommend for single VGA)

N/A

x16 x4

IRQ assignments for this motherboard

PCIE x16_1 shared – – – – – – –
PCIE x16_2 – – – – – – – shared
PCI Slot1

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PCI Slot2 – – – – – shared – –
Realtek 8111E (LAN) – – – – shared – – –
ASM USB3.0 – – shared – – – – –

Onchip SATA Controller – – – shared – – – –

Onchip USB1 – –

Onchip USB2 –

Onchip Azalia shared – – – – – – –

• In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16
graphics card to get better performance.

• In CrossFireX™ mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 and PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slots for PCI
Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance.

• We recommend that you provide sufcient power when running CrossFireX™ mode.

• Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using
multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.

A B C D E F G H

– – – –

shared –

– shared

shared –

– – – –

– – – – –

– –

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2.2.5 Jumper

P8Z77-V LX

P8Z77-V LX 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.

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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

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

ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-15

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

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.

2.2.6 Onboard switches

P8Z77-V LX

P8Z77-V LX 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

• During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. It
takes about 30 seconds for the system to test one set of failsafe settings. If the test
fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. The blinking speed
of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes.

• Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each
timing set is tested. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning
process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with ones

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

the ASUS website at www.asus.com.

• If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system
continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. To stop memory tuning, turn
off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 5–10 seconds.

• If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch to boot
and load BIOS default settings. A 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.

®

OS environment.

2. GPU Boost switch

P8Z77-V LX GPU Boost switch

GPU Boost

Disable

(Default)

P8Z77-V LX

Turning this switch to Enable will automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable

clock speeds.

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

• The GPU LED near the GPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned to Enable.
Refer to section 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the GPU LED.

• If you change the switch setting to
function will be activated after the next system bootup.

under the OS environment, the GPU

Enable

Enable

when the

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2.2.7 Onboard LEDs

SB_PWR

ON

Standby Power Powered Off

OFF

P8Z77-V LX

P8Z77-V LX Onboard LED

P8Z77-V LX

P8Z77-V LX DRAM LED

DRAM LED

P8Z77-V LX

P8Z77-V LX GPU Boost LED

GPU_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 intuitional way to locate the root problem
within a second.

3. GPU Boost LED

The GPU Boost LED lights when the GPU Boost switch is turned to

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2.2.8 Internal connectors

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P8Z77-V LX Serial port (COM1) connector

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

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

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

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

chipset.

•

These connectors are set to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you intend to create a Serial
ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID
Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Conguration for details.

• Before creating a RAID set, refer to section
bundled in the motherboard support DVD.

•

When using NCQ, set the

3.5.3 SATA Conguration

•

You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial

SATA Mode

for details.

ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using
Windows® XP SP3 or later versions.

4.4 RAID congurations or the manual

in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section

Chapter 2

2. 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.

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The COM module is purchased separately.

3. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB 3 ~ 10)

P8Z77-V LX

P8Z77-V LX USB2.0 connectors

USB+5V

USB_P10-

USB_P10+

GND

NC

USB+5V

USB_P9-

USB_P9+

GND

USB910

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

P8Z77-V LX

P8Z77-V LX Front panel audio connector

AAFP

PIN 1

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 specication 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.

Neve r conn ect a 1394 cabl e to the USB conne ct ors . Do in g so wil l damag e the
motherboard!

The USB module cable is purchased separately.

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

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

the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]; 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 is set to [HD]. Refer to 3.6.6 Onboard Devices Conguration 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 LX Digital audio connector

P8Z77-V LX

P8Z77-V LX fan connectors

PWR_FAN

CPU_FAN

CHA_FAN1

Rotation

+12V

GND

CHA_FAN2

CHA FAN PWM

CHA FAN IN

CHA FAN PWR

GND

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, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2; 3-pin
PWR_FAN)

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. Insufcient air ow inside the

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

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

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7. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_56)

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P8Z77-V LX USB3.0 Front panel connecto

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USB3_34

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P8Z77-V LX SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors

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These connectors are for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with the USB 3.0

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

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

Chapter 2

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

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

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

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

chipset.

You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to this connector to obtain the front
panel USB 3.0 solution.

•

These connectors are set to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA
RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode].
Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Conguration for details.

•

When using NCQ, please check the SATA Mode in the BIOS is [AHCI Mode]. Refer to

3.5.3 SATA Conguration for details.

•

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.

•

Before creating a RAID set, refer to .section 4.5 RAID Congurations or the manual
bundled in the motherboard support DVD.

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

P8Z77-V LX

P8Z77-V LX 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

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.

• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU)
that complies with ATX 12 V Specication 2.0 (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 conguring a system

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

• If you 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)

P8Z77-V LX

P8Z77-V LX System panel connector

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

• Reset button (2-pin RESET)

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

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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

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

1

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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P8Z77-V LE

3

Chapter 2

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

OR

Chapter 2

2

OR

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2.3.8 Front I/O Connector

To install USB 2.0 Connector To install front panel audio connector

AAFP

USB 2.0

To install USB 3.0 Connector

USB 3.0

Chapter 2

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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

Rear panel connectors

1. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse COMBO port 6. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2

Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port 7. DVI port

2.

Intel® LAN (RJ-45) port* 8. Optical S/PDIF Out port

3.

4.

Audio I/O ports** 9. HDMI port

5. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 10. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4

* and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LED and audio port denitions.

• 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 installation.

• USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only.

• We strong recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and
better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.

• 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,
and HDMI ports.

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

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* LAN port LED indications

Activity Link LED Speed LED

Status Description Status Description

OFF

ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

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

Light Blue (Rear panel) Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

Lime (Rear panel) Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Chapter 2

Pink (Rear panel) Mic In Mic In Bass/Center Bass/Center

Lime (Front panel) – – – Side Speaker Out

ACT/LINK

LED

No link

Ports Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel

OFF 10 Mbps connection

SPEED

LAN port

LED

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2.3.11 Audio I/O connections

Audio I/O ports

Connect to Headphone and Mic

Connect to Stereo Speakers

Chapter 2

Connect to Stereo / 2.1-channel Speakers

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Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers

Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers

Chapter 2

Connect to 7.1 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

Chapter 2

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

Chapter 3: BIOS setup

3.1 Knowing BIOS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

run the BIOS Setup.

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

update.

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

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

3.2 BIOS setup program

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

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

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

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

• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and
may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

• Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the
mouse to control the BIOS setup program.

• If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default
settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized
Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details.

• If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and
reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 2.2.5 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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3-1

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.

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

Setup Mode item in section 3.7 Boot memu for details.

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

Monday [9/13/2010]

Temperature Voltage Fan Speed

CPU

MB +75.2ºF/+40.0ºC 3.3V 3.344V 12V 12.248V CHA_FAN2 N/A PWR_FAN N/A

System Performance

Chapter 3

Performance Energy Saving

Boot Priority

Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to decide the boot priority.

Selects the boot device priority

Displays the system properties of the
selected mode on the right hand side

Selects the display language of
the BIOS setup program

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

EFI BIOS Utility - EZ Mode

P8Z77-V LX

BIOS Version : 0215

CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.90GHz Speed : 2900 MHz

Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1033MHz)

+113.0ºF/+45.0ºC CPU 1.248V 5V 5.160V CPU_FAN 3325RPM CHA_FAN1 N/A

Quiet

Normal

Power Saving mode

Clicks to display all fan

speeds if available

Exit/Advanced Mode

Boot Menu(F8)

Loads optimized default

English

Default(F5)

Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode

Selects the boot device priority

3-2

• 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.

Chapter 3: BIOS setup

3.2.2 Advanced Mode

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

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

Back button

HD Audio Controller Enabled

Front Panel Type HD

SPDIF Out Type SPDIF

Realtek LAN Controller Enabled

Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled

> Serial Port Conguration

Menu items

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

Back Advanced\ Onboard Devices Conguration >

Submenu item

Ai Tweaker

Menu bar

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Enabled

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Conguration elds

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Realtek PXE OPROM

Scroll bar

General help

Launch Realtek PXE OPROM

→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item

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

F5: Optimized Defaults

F10: Save ESC: Exit

F12: Print Screen

Navigation keys

Menu bar

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

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

Advanced For changing the advanced system settings

Monitor

Boot For changing the system boot conguration

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

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

Exit

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Menu items

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

selecting Main shows the Main menu items.

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

Back button

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

Submenu items

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

Pop-up window

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

options for that item.

Scroll bar

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

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

Navigation keys

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

General help

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

Conguration elds

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

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

press <Enter> to display a list of options.

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3.3 Main menu

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

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

BIOS Information
BIOS Version 0215 x64
Build Date 12/14/2011
ME Version 8.0.0.1296
South Bridge Stepping 04/B2

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

Access Level Administrator

> Security

Ai Tweaker

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Choose the system default language

Security

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

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

Back Main\

Password Description

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

Administrator Password Not Installed
User Password Not Installed

Administrator Password
User Password

Ai Tweaker

Security >

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

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

prompted to create/conrm the

password.

Exit

Exit

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

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

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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

2. From the

3. Conrm the password when prompted.

To change an administrator password:

1. Select the

2. From the
<Enter>.

3. From the

4. Conrm the password when prompted.

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

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

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

User Password

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

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To set a user password:

1. Select the

2. From the

3. Conrm the password when prompted.

Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.

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

Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.

Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press

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

User Password item and press <Enter>.

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

To change a user password:

1. Select the

2. From the
<Enter>.

3. From the

4. Conrm the password when prompted.

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

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

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

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User Password item and press <Enter>.

Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press

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

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3.4 Ai Tweaker menu

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

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

values can cause the system to malfunction.

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

installed on the motherboard.

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

Target CPU Speed : xxxxMHz

Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz

Ai Overclock Tuner Auto

Turbo Ratio Auto

Internal PLL Overvoltage Auto

FreqRef Auto

Memory Frequency Auto

iGPU Max. Frequency Auto

EPU Power Saving Mode Enabled

EPU Setting Disabled

> OC Tuner

> DRAM Timing Control

> CPU Power Management

> DIGI+ VRM

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Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Scroll down to display the following items:

CPU Voltage 1.176V Offset Mode

CPU Offset Mode Sign +

CPU Offset Voltage Auto

iGPU Voltage Offset Mode

iGPU Offset Voltage

DRAM Voltage 0.925V Auto

VCCIO Voltage 1.062V Auto

PCH Voltage 1.050V Auto

VCCSA Voltage Auto

CPU PLL Voltage Auto

CPU Spread Spectrum Auto

Auto

[X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BLCK
frequency, CPU ratio and memory

parameters will be auto optimized.

→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item

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

F5: Optimized Defaults

F10: Save ESC: Exit

F12: Print Screen

→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item

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

F5: Optimized Defaults

F10: Save ESC: Exit

F12: Print Screen

Exit

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Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]

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

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

[Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system.

[Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.

BCLK/PEG Frequency [XXX]

This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Manual] and sllows 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.

Turbo Ratio [Auto]

Allows you to manually adjust the Trubo CPU ratio.
[Auto] All Turbo ratio are set by Intel CPU default settings.

[By Per Core] All numbers of active cores can be set to an individual Turbo ratio in BIOS.

Ratio Mode [By Per Core]

This item appears only when you set the Turbo Ratio item to [By Per Core]. Conguration
options: [By Per Core] [Synchronization].

1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]

This item appears only when you set both the Turbo Ratio and Ratio Mode item to [By
Per Core]. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.

2-/3-/4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]

This item appears only when you set the Turbo Ratio item to [By Per Core] and Ratio

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Mode item to [Synchromization]. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.

Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the Internal PLL Overvoltage. Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled]

[Disabled].

FreqRef [Auto]

Allows you to set the FreqRef. Conguration options: [Auto] [133] [100]

Memory Frequency [Auto]

Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. The conguration options vary with the
BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings. Conguration 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]

Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this
happens, revert to the default setting.

iGPU Max. Frequency [xxx]

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.

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EPU Power Saving MODE [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function.Conguration options:

[Disabled] [Enabled]

EPU Setting [Auto]

This item appears only when you set the EPU Power Saving MODE item to [Enabled.] and

allows you to select the EPU power saving mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [Light Power

Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode]

OC Tuner

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

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

DRAM Timing Control

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

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

CPU Power Management

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

CPU Ratio [Auto]

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

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]

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

[Disabled] Disables this function.

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

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

Turbo Mode [Enabled]

This item appears only when you set the EIST item to [Enabled].

[Enabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specic

conditions.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

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The following three items appear only when you set both the EIST and Turbo Mode items
to [Enabled].

Long Duration Power Limit [Auto]

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

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Long Duration Maintained [Auto]

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

Short Duration Power Limit [Auto]

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

Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto]

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

Secondary Plane Current Limit [Auto]

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

DIGI+ VRM

CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto]

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

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

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

CPU Fixed Frequency [xxx]

Frequency switching affects the VRM transient response and the thermal component. Higher

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frequency gets quicker transient response. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The

values range from 200k Hz to 350k Hz with a 50k Hz interval.

The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specication.

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

CPU Power Phase Control [Standard]

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

Conguration 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. Conguration 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 congure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range

simultaneously.

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

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

iGPU Load-line Calibration [Auto]

Allows you to set the iGPU Load-line Calibration.

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

iGPU Current Capability [100%]

Allows you to set the iGPU Current Capability.

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

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

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.

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iGPU Voltage [Offset Mode]

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

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

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DRAM Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.185V to 2.135V with a 0.005V
interval.

VCCIO Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the VCCIO voltage. The values range from 0.735V to 1.735V with a 0.005V
interval.

PCH Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the Platform Controller Hub volage. The values range from 0.735V to

1.685V with a 0.005V interval.

CPU Offset
Voltage
iGPU Mode

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Voltage

DRAM Voltage

VCCIO Voltage

PCH Voltage

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.

• The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, iGPU Manual Voltage,
iGPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCIO Voltage and PCH Voltage items are
labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings.

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

Black Yellow Pink Red

0.005V–

0.060V

0.005V–

0.035V

1.20000V–

1.57500V

0.80000V–

1.10000V

0.80000V–

1.10000V

0.065V–

0.120V

0.04V–0.065V 0.07V–0.1V

1.58125V–

1.65000V

1.10625V–

1.15000V

1.11000V–

1.15000V

0.125V–

0.175V

1.65625V–

1.72500V

1.15625V–

1.20625V

1.16000V–

1.20000V

0.180V–

0.635V

0.105V–

0.635V

1.73125V–

2.20000V

1.21250V–

1.70000V

1.21000V–

1.70000V

VCCSA Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the VCCSA voltage. The values range from 0.925V to 1.025V with a 0.1V

interval. Conguration options: [Auto] [+0.1V]

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. Conguration options: [Auto] [+0.1V]

CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]

[Auto] Automatic conguration.

[Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability.

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

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3.5 Advanced menu

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

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

can cause the system to malfunction.

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

> CPU Conguration

> PCH Conguration

> SATA Conguration

> System Agent Conguration

> USB Conguration

> Onboard Devices Conguration

> APM

> Network Stack

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Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

CPU Conguration Parameters

→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item

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

F5: Optimized Defaults

F10: Save ESC: Exit

F12: Print Screen

Exit

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3.5.1 CPU Conguration

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

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

Back Advanced\ CPU Conguration >

CPU Conguration

Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 2.90GHz

EM64T Supported

Processor Speed 2900 MHz

Processor Stepping 306a6
Microcode Revision 2
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 Conguration

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

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Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Adjust Non-Turbo Ratio

→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item

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

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.

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

Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled]

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

[Disabled] Disables this function.

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Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]

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

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

Intel® Virtualization Technology [Disabled]

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

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

[Disabled] Disables this function.

Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]

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

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

[Disabled] Disables this function.

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]

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

[Disabled] Disables this function.

CPU Power Management Conguration

CPU Ratio [Auto]

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

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]

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

[Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed.

[Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed.

Turbo Mode [Enabled]

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

[Enabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specic

condition.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

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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 Conguration

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Exit

Back Advanced\ PCH Conguration >

PCH Conguration

High Precision Timer Enabled

> Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology

> Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology

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High Precision Timer [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer.Conguration options:

[Enabled] [Disabled]

Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology

Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology.Conguration options:

[Enabled] [Disabled]

Entry on S3 RTC Wake [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the iFFS invocation upon S3 RTC wake. Conguration

options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

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. Conguration options: [Immediately]

[1 minute] [2 minute] [5 minute] [10 minute] [15 minute] [30 minute] [1 hour] [2 hours]

Active Page Threshold Support [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Active Page Threshold Support. Conguration

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® Smart Connect Technology

ISCT Conguration [Disabled]

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

[Disabled]

3.5.3 SATA Conguration

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

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

Back Advanced\ SATA Conguration >

SATA Conguration

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

Ai Tweaker

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

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(1) IDE Mode. (2) AHCI Mode. (3)
RAID Mode.

→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item

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

F5: Optimized Defaults

F10: Save ESC: Exit

F12: Print Screen

Exit

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Hot Plug Disabled

SATA Mode Selection [AHCI]

Allows you to set the SATA conguration.

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

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

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

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

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

messages during the POST. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Hot Plug [Disabled]

These items appear only when you set the SATA mode item to [AHCI Mode] or [RAID Mode],

and allow you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Conguration options: [Disabled]

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Parallel ATA physical storage devices.

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

internally optimize the order of commands.

SATA hard disk drives.

3.5.4 System Agent Conguration

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

Back Advanced\ System Agent Conguration >

System Agent Conguration

Memory Remap Feature Enabled

> Graphics Conguration

> NB PCIe Conguration

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Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]

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

[Disabled] Disables this function.

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Graphics Conguration

Primary Display [Auto]

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

for switchable GFX. Conguration options: [Auto] [IGFX] [PEG] [PCI]

iGPU Memory [64M]

Allows you to set the iGPU memory size. Conguration options: [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] ~

[448M] [480M] [512M] [1024M]

Render Standby [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable Render Standby by internal graphics devices. Conguration

options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Initiate iGPU [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. Conguration options:

[Disabled] [Enabled]

NB PCIe Conguration

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

PCIE x16_1 [Auto]

Allows you to set the PCIE x16_1 link speed. Conguration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2]

[Gen3]

3.5.5 USB Conguration

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

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Exit

Main

Back Advanced\ USB Conguration >

USB Conguration

USB Devices:
1 Keyboard, 1 Mouse, 2 Hubs

Legacy USB Support Enabled

Legacy USB3.0 Support Enabled

Intel xHCI Mode Smart Auto

EHCI Hand-off Disabled

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

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

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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

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

Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled]

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

[Disabled] Disables the function.

(OS).

Intel xHCI Mode [Smart Auto]

Allows you to select the Intel xHCI Mode. Conguration 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.

feature.

3.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Exit

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Back Advanced\ Onboard Devices Conguration >

HD Audio controller Enabled

Front Panel Type HD

SPDIF Out Type SPDIF

Realtek LAN Controller Enabled

Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled

> Serial Port Conguration

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Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Enabled/Disabled Azalia HD Audio

→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item

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

F5: Optimized Defaults

F10: Save ESC: Exit

F12: Print Screen

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HD Audio Controller [Enabled]

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

[Disabled] Disables the controller.

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

Front Panel Type [HD]

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

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

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

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

SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF]

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

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

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.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Serial Port Conguration

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

Serial Port [Enabled]

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

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Exit

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

Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off]

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

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

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

Power On By 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

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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

Main

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Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

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

before the AC power loss.

requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

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-congurable 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 <+>

and <-> keys to adjust the time.

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- Hour / - Minute / - Second

Allows you to set the RTC alarm time. Use <+> and <-> keys to adjust the time.

3.5.8 Network Stack

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Exit

Main

Back Advanced\ Network Stack >

Network Stack Disabl Link

Ai Tweaker

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

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

Network Stack [Disable Link]

Enables or disables the UEFI network stack. Conguration options: [Disable Link] [Enable]

3.6 Monitor menu

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

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

CPU Temperature +73ºC / +163ºF

MB Temperature +31ºC / +87ºF

CPU Fan Speed 4192 RPM

Chassis Fan 1 Speed N/A

Chassis Fan 2 Speed N/A

Power Fan Speed N/A

CPU Q-Fan Control Enabled

CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM

CPU Fan Prole Standard

Chassis Q-Fan Control Enabled

Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM

Chassis Fan Prole Standard

CPU Voltage +0.904 V

3.3V Voltage +3.296 V

Ai Tweaker

Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item

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

F5: Optimized Defaults

F10: Save ESC: Exit

F12: Print Screen

Exit

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Scroll down to display the following items:

5V Voltage +5.040 V

12V Voltage +12.480 V

Anti Surge Support Enabled

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F2: Previous Values

F5: Optimized Defaults

F10: Save ESC: Exit

F12: Print Screen

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CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]

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]
PWR Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]
Chassis Fan 1/2 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, chassis,
and power fan speed 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 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 [600 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.

Conguration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM]

CPU Fan Profile [Standard]

This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows
you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan.

[Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on

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[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 Prole 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.

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.

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Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled]

[Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.

[Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.

Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM]

This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you
to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed.

Conguration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM]

Chassis Fan Profile [Standard]

This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and
allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis 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.

Chassis Upper Temperature [70]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values range
from 40ºC to 90ºC.

Chassis 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.

on the chassis temperature.

The following four items appear only when you set Chassis Fan Prole to [Manual].

Chassis Lower Temperature [40]

Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature.

CPU 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.

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.

Anti Surge Support [Enabled]

This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function.

Conguration 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

Fast Boot 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.

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

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Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Select the keyboard NumLock state

→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item

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

F5: Optimized Defaults

F10: Save ESC: Exit

F12: Print Screen

Exit

Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature.

Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]

[Disabled] Disables this function.

[Enabled] The system waits for the <F1> key to be pressed when error occurs.

Fast Boot [Enabled]

[Disabled] Disables this function.

[Enabled] Initializes and launches an active boot option to a set of required devices.

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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 booth, and disables the Legacy boot.

PCI ROM and Legacy ROM Priority

Allows you to select which PCI Option ROM to launch in case there are multiple Option

ROMs (Legacy and UEFI compatible). Conguration options: [Legacy ROM] [UEFI

Compatible].

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 congure options for special functions. Select an item

then press <Enter> to display the submenu.

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Exit

> ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility

> ASUS O.C. Prole

> ASUS SPD Information

ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility

Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a conrmation message

appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to

conrm your choice.

ASUS O.C. Prole

This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.

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Back Tool\ ASUS O.C. Prole >

O.C. Prole Conguration

Setup Prole 1 Status : Not Installed
Setup Prole 2 Status : Not Installed
Setup Prole 3 Status : Not Installed
Setup Prole 4 Status : Not Installed
Setup Prole 5 Status : Not Installed
Setup Prole 6 Status : Not Installed
Setup Prole 7 Status : Not Installed
Setup Prole 8 Status : Not Installed

Add Your CMOS Prole

Label

Save to Prole 1

Add Your CMOS Prole

Load from Prole 1

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For more details, refer to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility.

EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode

Main

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Advanced Monitor Boot Tool

Be used to update BIOS

Exit

Save BIOS settings to Prole

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The Setup Prole Status items show Not Installed if no prole is created.

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Save to Prole

Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a prole. Key in a
prole number from one to eight, press <Enter>, and then select Yes.

Load from Prole

Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the prole

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
conguration and BIOS version.

ASUS SPD Information

DIMM Slot # [Slot 1]

Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed on the

selected slot. Conguration options: [Slot 1] [Slot 2] [Slot 3] [Slot 4]

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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 conrmation 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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a conrmation window appears. Select Yes to save changes and exit.

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 you
select this option or if you press <Esc>, a conrmation 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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3.10 Updating BIOS

The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system
stability, compatibility, or performance. However, BIOS updating is potentially risky. If there
is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS.
Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system’s failure to boot. Carefully follow the
instructions of this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary.

Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for this

motherboard.

The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program.

ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.

1.

2.

ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a USB ash drive.

3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or

a USB ash drive when the BIOS le fails or gets corrupted.

4.

ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in DOS environment using the

motherboard support DVD and a USB ash disk drive.

Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need

to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS
Update or BIOS Updater utilities.

3.10.1 ASUS Update utility

The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard
BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to:

• Update the BIOS directly from the Internet

• Download the latest BIOS le from the Internet

• Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS le

• Save the current BIOS le

• View the BIOS version information

This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.

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ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet
Service Provider (ISP).

Launching ASUS Update

After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by
clicking Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar.

Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.

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Updating the BIOS through the Internet

To update the BIOS through the Internet:

1. From the ASUS Update screen, select

Update BIOS from Internet, and
then click Next.

2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest

you to avoid network trafc.

If you want to enable the BIOS

downgradable function and auto
BIOS backup function, check the
checkboxs before the two items on
the screen.

3. Select the BIOS version that you

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want to download. Click Next.

4. You can decide whether to change
the BIOS boot logo, which is the
image appearing on screen during
the Power-On Self-Tests (POST).
Click Yes if you want to change the
boot logo or No to continue.

5. Follow the onscreen instructions to
complete the update process.

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Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le

To update the BIOS through a BIOS le:

1. From the ASUS Update screen,

select Update BIOS from le, and
then click Next.

2. Locate the BIOS le from the Open

window, click Open, and click Next.

3. You can decide whether to change

the BIOS boot logo. Click Yes if you
want to change the boot logo or No to
continue.

4. Follow the onscreen instructions to
complete the update process.

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• The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual BIOS information
vary by models.

• Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at

www.asus.com for detailed software conguration.

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3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility

The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a

bootable oppy disk or an OS-based utility.

Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website
at www.asus.com.

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:

1. Insert the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS le to the USB port.

2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the

ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press <Enter> to enable it.

ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75

Flash Info

MODEL: P8Z77-V LX VER: 0215 DATE: 12/14/2011

fs0:\

Drive Folder Info

fs0:\ 12/14/11 10:23p 4194304 P8Z77VLX.CAP
fs1:\

Tool menu to select

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3. Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive eld.

4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS,

and then press <Enter>.

5. Press <Tab> to switch to the Folder Info eld.

6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the BIOS le, and then press <Enter> to perform

the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done.

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File Infor

MODEL: VER: DATE:

Help Info

[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup

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• This function can support devices such as a USB ash disk with FAT 32/16 format and

single partition only.

• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system
boot failure!

Ensure to load the BIOS 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.

3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the

BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a
corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support DVD or a USB ash drive that contains
the BIOS le.

The BIOS le in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS le published
on the ASUS ofcial website. If you want to use the newer BIOS le, download the le at
support.asus.com and save it to a USB ash drive.

Recovering the BIOS

To recover the BIOS:

1. Turn on the system.

2. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB ash drive
containing the BIOS le to the USB port.

3. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS le. When found, the utility
reads the BIOS le and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically.

4. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. To ensure
system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press <F5> to load default
BIOS values.

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DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause
system boot failure!

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3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater

The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also

allows you to copy the current BIOS le that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or

gets corrupted during the updating process.

Before updating BIOS

1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB ash drive in FAT32/16 format and

single partition.

2. Download the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://
support.asus.com and save them on the USB ash drive.

3. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional).

Booting the system in DOS environment

1. Insert the USB ash drive with the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater to the USB port.

2. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press <F8> to show the
Boot Device Select Menu. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the

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optical drive as the boot device.

SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Enter Setup

 ↑ and ↓ to move selection
ENTER to select boot device
ESC to boot using defaults

The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. The actual utility screen displays may
not be same as shown.

• NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Do not save the BIOS le and BIOS
Updater to a hard disk drive or USB ash drive in NTFS format.

• Do not save the BIOS le to a oppy disk due to low disk capacity.

BIOS

Please select boot device:

3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by

pressing the item number.

4. At the FreeDOS prompt, type

d: and press <Enter> to switch the disk from

Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB ash drive).

Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)!

C:\>d:

D:\>

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Updating the BIOS le

To update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater

1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type

D:\>bupdater /pc /g

bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>.

2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below.

ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29]

Current ROM

BOARD: P8Z77-V LX
VER: 0215
DATE: 12/14/2011

PATH: A:\

A:

Note

[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info
[Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit

P8Z77VLX.CAP 419430 4 2011-12-14
17:30:48

Update ROM

BOARD: Unknown
VER: Unknown
DATE: Unknown

3. Press <Tab> to switch between screen elds and use the <Up/Down/Home/End> keys
to select the BIOS le and press <Enter>. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS le
and prompts you to conrm BIOS update.

Are you sure to update BIOS?

Yes No

4. Select Yes and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS
Updater. Restart your computer.

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot
failure!

• For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS
prompt after updating BIOS.

• Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability.
Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. See Chaper 3
of your motherboard user manual for details.

• Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS le if you have

disconnected them.

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Chapter 4: Software support

4.1 Installing an operating system

This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP / 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS).

Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of

your hardware.

• Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented
in this chapter for reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed
information.

• Ensure that you install the Windows
/ 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS) before installing the drivers for better compatibility
and system stability.

4.2 Support DVD information

The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software
applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.

The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the
ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.

4.2.1 Running the support DVD

Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if
Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click each menu tab and select the items you want to install.

®

XP Service Pack 3 or Windows® 64-bit XP / 7

The Drivers menu shows the available

device drivers if the system detects

installed devices. Install the necessary

menu shows the

applications and

other software that

the motherboard

drivers to use the devices.

The Utilities

supports.

Click an item

to install

If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to

locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run

the DVD.

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The Make Disk menu
contains items to
create the RAID/AHCI
driver disk.

The Manual menu contains
the list of supplementary user
manuals. Click an item to open
the folder of the user manual.

Click the Contact
tab to display the
ASUS contact
information.

Click an icon
to display DVD/
motherboard
information

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