Asus Z77-A User Manual

Z77-A

Motherboard

E8090 First Edition

January 2013

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Contents

Safety information.......................................................................................	vi
About this guide.........................................................................................	vii
Z77-A specifications summary...................................................................	ix
Package contents.......................................................................................	xii

Product introduction

1.1	Product highlights........................................................................		1-1
1.2	Before you proceed......................................................................		1-4
1.3	Motherboard overview.................................................................		1-5
	1.3.1	Placement direction .........................................................	1-5
	1.3.2	Screw holes .....................................................................	1-5
	1.3.3	Motherboard layout ..........................................................	1-6
	1.3.4	Layout contents . ..............................................................	1-7
1.4	Intel® CPU LGA1155 socket.........................................................		1-7
	1.4.1	CPU installation ...............................................................	1-8
	1.4.2	CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ...................	1-9
1.5	System memory..........................................................................		1-11
	1.5.1	Overview .........................................................................	1-11
	1.5.2	Memory configurations . .................................................	1-12
	1.5.3	Installing a DIMM ...........................................................	1-19
1.6	Expansion slots..........................................................................		1-20
1.7	Jumpers	.......................................................................................	1-22
1.8	Connectors..................................................................................		1-24
	1.8.1 ............................................................	Rear panel ports	1-24
	1.8.2 ........................................................	Internal connectors	1-26
1.9	Software ........................................................................support		1-34
	1.9.1 .......................................	Installing an operating system	1-34
	1.9.2 ...............................................	Support DVD information	1-34

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Contents

BIOS information

2.1	Managing and updating your BIOS.............................................		2-1
	2.1.1	ASUS Update utility.........................................................	2-1
	2.1.2	ASUS EZ Flash 2............................................................	2-2
	2.1.3	ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility.......................................	2-3
	2.1.4	ASUS BIOS Updater.......................................................	2-4
2.2	BIOS setup program.....................................................................		2-7
2.3	Main menu...................................................................................		2-11
	2.3.1	System Language [English]............................................	2-11
	2.3.2	System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]........................................	2-11
	2.3.3	System Time [xx:xx:xx]...................................................	2-11
	2.3.4	Security...........................................................................	2-11
2.4	Ai Tweaker menu........................................................................		2-13
	2.4.1	Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]..............................................	2-14
	2.4.2	ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled].....................	2-14
	2.4.3	Turbo Ratio [Auto]..........................................................	2-14
	2.4.4	Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto].....................................	2-14
	2.4.5	Memory Frequency [Auto].............................................	2-15
	2.4.6	iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto].........................................	2-15
	2.4.7	EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled].............................	2-15
	2.4.8	OC Tuner.......................................................................	2-15
	2.4.9	DRAM Timing Control....................................................	2-15
	2.4.10	CPU Power Management..............................................	2-15
	2.4.11	DIGI+ VRM....................................................................	2-16
2.5	Advanced menu..........................................................................		2-20
	2.5.1	CPU Configuration.........................................................	2-20
	2.5.2	PCH Configuration.........................................................	2-23
	2.5.3	SATAConfiguration........................................................	2-24
	2.5.4	SystemAgent Configuration..........................................	2-25
	2.5.5	USB Configuration.........................................................	2-26
	2.5.6	Onboard Devices Configuration....................................	2-27
	2.5.7	APM...............................................................................	2-28
	2.5.8	Network Stack...............................................................	2-29

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Contents

2.6	Monitor menu..............................................................................		2-30
	2.6.1	CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]......	2-31
	2.6.2	CPU / Chassis Fan 1/2 / PWR Fan Speed ...................	2-31
	2.6.3	CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage...	2-31
	2.6.4	CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled].......................................	2-31
	2.6.5	CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM]..........................	2-31
	2.6.6	Chassis1/2 Q-Fan Control [Enabled].............................	2-32
	2.6.7	Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM].....................	2-32
	2.6.8	Anti Surge Support [Enabled]........................................	2-33
2.7	Boot menu...................................................................................		2-34
	2.7.1	Fast Boot [Enabled].......................................................	2-35
	2.7.2	Full Screen Logo [Enabled]...........................................	2-35
	2.7.3	Post Delay Time [3 sec].................................................	2-36
	2.7.4	Bootup NumLock State [On]..........................................	2-36
	2.7.5	Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled].......................................	2-36
	2.7.6	Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]...........................	2-36
	2.7.7	Interrupt 19 Capture [Postponed]..................................	2-36
	2.7.8	Setup Mode [EZ Mode]..................................................	2-36
	2.7.9	CSM (Compatibility Support Module)............................	2-36
	2.7.10	Secure Boot...................................................................	2-38
	2.7.11	Boot Option Priorities.....................................................	2-39
	2.7.12	Boot Override................................................................	2-39
2.8	Tools menu..................................................................................		2-40
	2.8.1	ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility.................................................	2-40
	2.8.2	ASUS O.C. Profile.........................................................	2-40
	2.8.3	ASUS SPD Information.................................................	2-40
2.9	Exit menu.....................................................................................		2-41

Appendices

Notices.......................................................................................................	A-1
ASUS contact information........................................................................	A-3

Safety information

Electrical safety

•To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system.

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

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

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

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

•If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

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

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

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

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

•Place the product on a stable surface.

•If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

•Chapter 1: Product introduction

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

•Chapter 2: BIOS information

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

Where to find more information

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

1.ASUS websites

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

2.Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

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Conventions used in this guide

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

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

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

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

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

Typography

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

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Z77-A specifications summary

CPU

Chipset

Memory

Expansion slots

Graphics

Multi-GPU support Storage

LAN

LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, and 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 http://www.asus.com for Intel® support list.

Intel® Z77 Express Chipset

4 x DIMMs, maximum 32GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) /

1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 1066MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory

Dual-channel memory architecture

Supports Intel Extreme Memory profile (XMP)

•Refer to http://www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors

List).

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

CPUs. Refer the the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details.

•When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. We recommend

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

1 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slot (16x mode)

1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (maximum at 4x mode, compatible ith PCIe x1 and x4 devices)

2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot

2 x PCI slot

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

Intel® HD Integrated Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI, RGB port

-Supports HDMI with max. resolution 1920x1200@60Hz.

-Supports DVI with max. resolution 1920x1200@60Hz.

-Supports RGB with max. resolution 2048x1536@75Hz.

-maximum shared memory of 1696MB.

Supports ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology

Intel® Z77 Express Chipset

-2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support

-4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support

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

*Supported on PCs using an Intel® Core™ processor and Windows 7™ operating system.

Realtek® 8111F Gigabit LAN controller

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Z77-A specifications summary

Audio	Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel High DefinitionAudio CODEC*
	- Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-
		Retasking
	*Use a chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-
USB		channel audio output.
	Intel® Z77 Express Chipset
	- 4 x USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports (2 ports at the mid-board and 2 ports at the
		rear panel)
	- 8 x USB 2.0 (4 ports at the mid-board and 4 ports at the rear panel)
	- Supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode*
	*USB 3.0 ports only support Windows® 7™ or later versions. UASP standards
ASUS Unique		are only supported on Windows® 8™.
	ASUS DIGI+ VRM
Features	-	Digital Power Control: Digital power Design for the CPU and iGPU
	- ASUS 4+1 Phase Power Design
	ASUS EPU
	-	EPU
	ASUS Exclusive Features
	-	Network iControl
	-	USB 3.0 Boost
	-	TurboV
	-	GPU Boost
	-	AI Charger
	-	Disk Unlocker
	-	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
	- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
	- ASUS EZ Flash 2
	- ASUS My Logo 2

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ASUS Exclusive

Overclocking

Features

Rear Panel I/O Ports

Internal I/O

Connectors

BIOS

Manageability

Support DVD

Form Factor

Precision Tweaker 2

-vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.005V increment

-vCCSA: 190-step system agent voltage control

-vDRAM Bus: 190-step Memory voltage control

-vPCH: 190-step Chipset voltage control

-iGPU: 127-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 port

1 x PS/2 mouse 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

2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support an additional 4 USB ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports an additional 2 USB ports 2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors

4 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors

1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin)

1 x Power Fan connector (3-pin)

2 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin)

1 x Front panel audio connector

1 x S/PDIF Out Header

1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector

1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector

1 x System Panel

1 x COM port connector

1 x Clear CMOS jumper

64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 4.0a, 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

Drivers

ASUS Utilities

ASUS Update

Anti-virus software (OEM version)

ATX Form Factor, 12.0” x 8.4” (30.5cm x 21.3xm)

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

		Z77-A
	ASUS Z77-A motherboard		2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s
			cables
		Guide
		User
	1 x I/O Shield	User Guide	Support DVD

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

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

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Product introduction

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1.1Product highlights

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

This motherboard supports Intel 2nd/3rd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors in the LGA1155 package. It provides great graphics and system performance with its GPU, dual-channel DDR3 memory slots, and PCI Express 2.0/3.0 expansion slots.

Intel® Z77 Express Chipset

Intel® Z77 Express Chipset is a single-chipset that supports the 1155 socket Intel® 2nd/3rd generation Core™ i7/i5/ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. It utilizes the serial point-to- point links, which increases bandwidth and enhances the system’s performance. It natively supports four USB 3.0 ports for up to ten times faster transfer rate than USB 2.0, and enables the iGPU function for Intel® integrated graphics performance.

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

This 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.

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.

Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support

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

configurations of CrossFireX™. This allows you to enjoy a never before-experienced brand new gaming style.

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Intel® Smart Response Technology

Intel® Smart Response Technology, an important part of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing, reduces load and wait time, eliminates unecessary hard drive spin thus lowering power usage, and uses an installed SSD (requires 18.6 GB available space) as a cache for frequently accessed data or applications. It combines SSD performance and hard drive capacity, operating up to six times faster than a hard-drive-only system, to boost the system’s overall performance.

*Intel® 2nd/3rd generation Core™ processors on Windows® 7™ operating systems support Intel® Smart Response Technology.

*An operating system must be installed on the HDD to launch Intel® Smart Response Technology.

*The SSD is reserved for caching function.

Intel® Smart Connect Technology

Your computer can receive fresh updates for selected applications, even when the system is in sleep mode. This means less time waiting for applications to update and sync with the cloud, leading to a more efficient computing experience.

Intel® Rapid Start Technology

Intel® Rapid Start Technology allows your system to receive updates for your web applications in real-time even when your system is in sleep mode, saving wait time and power usage.

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.

Gigabit LAN solution

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

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

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8-channel high definition audio

The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High DefinitionAudio, previously codenamedAzalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output and jack-detect feature that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection, which means there will be no more confusion of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks.

100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors

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

ErP ready

This motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready. ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements with regard to energy usage.

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1.2Before 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, switch off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.

Standby Power LED

The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down

the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.

Z77-A	SB_PWR
	ON	OFF
	Standby Power	Powered Off

Z77-A Onboard LED

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1.3Motherboard overview

1.3.1Placement direction

When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below.

1.3.2Screw holes

Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

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

Place this side towards

the rear of the chassis.

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1.3.3Motherboard layout

1

2

3

4

3

5

21.3cm(8.4in)

KBMS

CPU_FAN

CHA_FAN2

DIGI

USB34

+VRM

EATX12V

DVI VGA

pinmodule)

pinmodule)

pinmodule)

pinmodule)

HDMI

LGA1155

(64bit, 240-

(64bit, 240-

(64bit, 240-

(64bit, 240-

USBPWBKB

A1

A2

B1

B2

34

30.5cm(12.0in)

DDR3DIMM

DDR3DIMM

DDR3DIMM

DDR3DIMM

USB3_12

2

EATXPWR

LAN_USB12

AUDIO

CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN

6

PCIEX1_1

USB3

RTL

Z77-A

8111F

PCIEX16_1

PCIEX1_2

ASM

Intel®

Z77

1083

BATTERY

Super

PCIEX16_2

I/O

7

8Mb

PCI1

BIOS

8

ALC

USBPWF

887

PCI2

SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2ZSATA3G_1

9

SPDIF_OUT

COM

USB78

USB56

SB_PWR

CLRTC

PANEL SATA3G_4 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1

AAFP

16

15

14

13

12

11

9

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1.3.4Layout contents

Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED		Page
1.	Keyboard power (3-pin KB_USBPWB)	1-23
2.	EATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V)	1-27
3.	CPU, Chassis and power fan connectors	1-26
	(4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2, 3-pin PWR_FAN)
4.	Intel® CPU socket	1-7
5.	DDR3 DIMM sockets	1-11
6.	USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34)	1-32
7.	USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWF)	1-23
8.	Onboard LED (SB_PWR)	1-4
9.	Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1–4 [blue])	1-28
10.	Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray])	1-29
11.	System panel connector (20-8 pin F_PANEL)	1-30
12.	USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)	1-32
13.	Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)	1-22
14.	Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1)	1-33
15.	Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)	1-31
16.	Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)	1-31

1.4Intel® CPU LGA1155 socket

This motherboard comes with a LGA1155 socket designed for 2nd/3rd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors.

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

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Z77-A CPU socket LGA1155

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1.4.1CPU installation

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

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3

2

A

4

B

C

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1.4.2CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation

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

To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

1 A B 3

B

A

2

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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

1

2

A

B

B

A

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1.5System memory

1.5.1Overview

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

A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption.

The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets:

DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2

DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2

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Z77-A 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets

Recommended memory configurations

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

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1.5.2Memory configurations

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

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

•According to Intel® CPU specifications, 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 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment.

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

Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL.

Z77-A Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)

DDR3 2400MHz capability

Vendors	Part No.	Size	SS/DS	C h i p	Chip	Timing	Voltage
				Brand	NO.
Transcend	TX2400KLU-4GK (381850)(XMP)	4GB(2x 2GB)	SS	-	-	9	1.65V

D I M M s o c k e t s u p p o r t (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs

••

*The 2400MHz memory modules above are supported on Intel® 3rd generation processors by this motherboard; however, the actual frequency support varied depending on the O.C. margin of the installed CPU.

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DDR3 2250MHz capability

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

*The 2250MHz memory modules above are supported on Intel® 3rd generation processors by this motherboard; however, the actual frequency support varied depending on the O.C. margin of the installed CPU.

DDR3 2200MHz capability

Vendors	Part No.	Size	S S /	C h i p	C h i p	Timing	Voltage	DIMM socket support (Optional)
			DS	Brand	NO.			1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs
G.SKILL	F3-17600CL8D-4GBPS(XMP)	4GB(2x 2GB)	DS	-	-	8-8-8-24	1.65V	•
KINGMAX	FLKE85F-B8KJAFEIH(XMP)	4GB(2x 2GB)	DS	-	-	-	1.5V-1.7V	•

*The 2200MHz memory modules above are supported on Intel® 3rd generation processors by this motherboard; however, the actual frequency support varied depending on the O.C. margin of the installed CPU.

DDR3 2133MHz capability

Vendors	Part No.	Size	S S /	C h i p	Chip	Timing	Voltage	DIMM socket support (Optional)
			DS	Brand	NO.			1 DIMM	2 DIMMs	4 DIMMs
A-DATA	AX3U2133GC2G9B-DG2(XMP)	2GB	SS	-	-	9-11-9-27	1.55~1.75V	•
CORSAIR	CMT4GX3M2A2133C9(XMP)	4GB(2x 2GB)	DS	-	-	9-10-9-24	1.65V	•
CORSAIR	CMT4GX3M2B2133C9(XMP)	4GB(2x 2GB)	DS	-	-	9-10-9-27	1.50V	•	•
GEIL	GE34GB2133C9DC(XMP)	2GB	DS	-	-	9-9-9-28	1.65V	•	•
GEIL	GU34GB2133C9DC(XMP)	4GB(2 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-28	1.65V	•	•	•
KINGSTON	KHX2133C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP)	4GB(2x 2GB )	DS	-	-	-	1.65V	•	•	•
KINGSTON	KHX2133C9AD3X2K2/4GX(XMP)	4GB(2 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	9-11-9-27	1.65V	•	•	•
KINGSTON	KHX2133C9AD3T1K4/8GX(XMP)	8GB(4 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	9-11-9-27	1.65V	•	•	•
KINGSTON	KHX2133C9AD3T1FK4/8GX(XMP)	8GB(4x 2GB)	DS	-	-	-	1.65V	•	•	•

DDR3 2000MHz capability

Vendors	Part No.	Size	S S / C h i p		Chip	Timing	Voltage	DIMM socket support (Optional)
			DS	Brand	NO.			1 DIMM	2 DIMMs	4 DIMMs
Apacer	78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP)	6GB(3 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-27	1.65V	•	•	•
CORSAIR	CMZ4GX3M2A2000C10(XMP)	4GB(2 x 2GB)	SS	-	-	10-10-10-27	1.50V	•	•	•
CORSAIR	CMT6GX3M3A2000C8(XMP)	6GB(3 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	8-9-8-24	1.65V	•	•
G.SKILL	F3-16000CL9D-4GBFLS(XMP)	4GB(2 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.65V	•	•	•
G.SKILL	F3-16000CL9D-4GBTD(XMP)	4GB(2 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-27	1.65V	•	•	•
G.SKILL	F3-16000CL6T-6GBPIS(XMP)	6GB(3x 2GB )	DS	-	-	6-9-6-24	1.65V	•	•
GEIL	GUP34GB2000C9DC(XMP)	4GB(2 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-28	1.65V
KINGSTON	KHX2000C9AD3T1K2/	4GB(2x 2GB )	DS	-	-	-	1.65V	•	•	•
	4GX(XMP)
KINGSTON	KHX2000C9AD3W1K2/	4GB(2x 2GB )	DS	-	-	-	1.65V	•	•
	4GX(XMP)
KINGSTON	KHX2000C9AD3T1K2/	4GB(2 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	9	1.65V	•	•	•
	4GX(XMP)
KINGSTON	KHX2000C9AD3W1K3/	6GB(3x 2GB )	DS	-	-	-	1.65V	•	•
	6GX(XMP)
KINGSTON	KHX2000C9AD3T1K3/	6GB(3x 2GB )	DS	-	-	-	1.65V	•	•
	6GX(XMP)
Transcend	TX2000KLN-8GK(XMP)	8GB(2 x 4GB)	DS	-	-	-	1.6V	•	•	•

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DDR3 1866MHz capability

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

DDR3 1600MHz capability

	Vendors	Part No.	Size	SS/	C h i	p Chip NO.	Timing	Voltage	D I M M s o c k e t s u p p o r t
									(Optional)
				DS	Brand				1 DIMM	2 DIMMs	4 DIMMs
	A-DATA	AM2U16BC2P1	2GB	SS	A-DATA	3CCD-150	-	-	•	•	•
						9A EL1126T
	A-DATA	AD31600E001GM(O)U3K	3GB(3 x 1GB)	SS	-	-	8-8-8-24	1.65V-	•	•
								1.85V
	A-DATA	AM2U16BC4P2	4GB	DS	A-DATA	3CCD-150	-	-	•	•	•
						9A EL1126T
	A-DATA	AX3U1600GC4G9-2G(XMP)	8GB(2 x 4GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.55V-	•	•	•
								1.75V
	A-DATA	AX3U1600XC4G79-2X(XMP)	8GB(2 x 4GB)	DS	-	-	7-9-7-21	1.55V-	•	•	•
								1.75V
	CORSAIR	TR3X3G1600C8D(XMP)	3GB(3 x 1GB)	SS	-	-	8-8-8-24	1.65V	•	•
	CORSAIR	CMD12GX3M6A1600C8(XMP)	12GB(6x2GB)	DS	-	-	8-8-8-24	1.65V	•	•	•
	CORSAIR	CMP4GX3M2A1600C8(XMP)	4GB(2 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	8-8-8-24	1.65V	•	•	•
	CORSAIR	CMP4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP)	4GB(2 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.65V	•	•	•
	CORSAIR	CMP4GX3M2C1600C7(XMP)	4GB(2 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	7-8-7-20	1.65V	•	•	•
	CORSAIR	CMX4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP)	4GB(2 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.65V	•	•
	CORSAIR	CMX4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP)	4GB(2 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.65V	•	•	•
	CORSAIR	TR3X6G1600C8 G(XMP)	6GB(3 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	8-8-8-24	1.65V	•	•	•
	CORSAIR	TR3X6G1600C8D G(XMP)	6GB(3 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	8-8-8-24	1.65V	•	•	•
	CORSAIR	TR3X6G1600C9 G(XMP)	6GB(3 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.65V	•	•	•
	CORSAIR	CMP8GX3M2A1600C9(XMP)	8GB(2 x 4GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.65V	•	•	•
	CORSAIR	CMZ8GX3M2A1600C7R(XMP)	8GB(2 x 4GB)	DS	-	-	7-8-7-20	1.50V	•	•	•
	CORSAIR	CMX8GX3M4A1600C9(XMP)	8GB(4 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.65V	•	•	•
	Crucial	BL25664BN1608.16FF(XMP)	6GB(3 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	-	-	•	•	•
	G.SKILL	F3-12800CL9D-2GBNQ(XMP)	2GB(2 x 1GB)	SS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.5V	•	•	•
	G.SKILL	F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH(XMP)	4GB(2 x 2GB)	SS	-	-	7-7-7-24	1.6V	•	•	•
	G.SKILL	F3-12800CL7D-4GBRM(XMP)	4GB(2 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	7-8-7-24	1.6V	•	•	•
	G.SKILL	F3-12800CL8D-4GBRM(XMP)	4GB(2 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	8-8-8-24	1.60V	•	•	•
	G.SKILL	F3-12800CL9D-4GBECO(XMP)	4GB(2 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-24	XMP 1.35V	•	•	•
	G.SKILL	F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL(XMP)	4GB(2 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.5V	•	•	•
	G.SKILL	F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ(XMP)	6GB(3 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.5V~1.6V	•	•	•
	G.SKILL	F3-12800CL7D-8GBRH(XMP)	8GB(2 x 4GB)	DS	-	-	7-8-7-24	1.6V	•	•	•
	G.SKILL	F3-12800CL8D-8GBECO(XMP)	8GB(2 x 4GB)	DS	-	-	8-8-8-24	XMP 1.35V	•	•	•
	G.SKILL	F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL(XMP)	8GB(2 x 4GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.5V	•	•	•
	GEIL	GET316GB1600C9QC(XMP)	16GB(4x	DS	-	-	9-9-9-28	1.6V	•	•	•
			4GB)
	GEIL	GV34GB1600C8DC(XMP)	2GB	DS	-	-	8-8-8-28	1.6V	•	•	•
	KINGMAX	FLGD45F-B8MF7 MAEH(XMP)	1GB	SS	-	-	7	-	•	•
	KINGMAX	FLGE85F-B8KJ9A FEIS(XMP)	2GB	DS	-	-	-	-	•	•	•
	KINGMAX	FLGE85F-B8MF7 MEEH(XMP)	2GB	DS	-	-	7	-	•
	KINGSTON	KHX1600C9D3P1K2/4G	4GB(2 x 2GB)	SS	-	-	-	1.5V	•	•	•
	KINGSTON	KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX(XMP)	12GB(3x4GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-27	1.65V	•	•	•

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DDR3 1600MHz capability

	Vendors	Part No.	Size	SS/	C h i p	Chip NO.	Timing	Voltage	D I M M s o c k e t s u p p o r t
									(Optional)
				DS	Brand				1 DIMM	2 DIMMs	4 DIMMs
	KINGSTON	KHX1600C9D3T1BK3/	12GB(3x4GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-27	1.65V	•	•	•
		12GX(XMP)
	KINGSTON	KHX1600C9AD3/2G	2GB	DS	-	-	-	1.65V	•	•	•
	KINGSTON	KVR1600D3N11/2G-ES	2GB	DS	KTC	D1288JPN	11-11-	1.35V-1.5V	•	•	•
						DPLD9U	11-28
	KINGSTON	KHX1600C7D3K2/4GX(XMP)	4GB(2x 2GB )	DS	-	-	-	1.65V	•	•	•
	KINGSTON	KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX(XMP)	4GB(2 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	8	1.65V	•	•	•
	KINGSTON	KHX1600C8D3T1K2/4GX(XMP)	4GB(2 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	8	1.65V	•	•	•
	KINGSTON	KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX(XMP)	4GB(2 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	9	1.65V	•	•	•
	KINGSTON	KHX1600C9D3LK2/4GX(XMP)	4GB(2 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	9	XMP 1.35V	•	•	•
	KINGSTON	KHX1600C9D3X2K2/4GX(XMP)	4GB(2 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-27	1.65V	•	•	•
	KINGSTON	KHX1600C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP)	6GB(3x 2GB )	DS	-	-	-	1.65V	•	•	•
	KINGSTON	KHX1600C9D3K3/6GX(XMP)	6GB(3 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	9	1.65V	•	•	•
	KINGSTON	KHX1600C9D3T1BK3/6GX	6GB(3 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-27	1.65V	•	•	•
		(XMP)
	KINGSTON	KHX1600C9D3K2/8GX(XMP)	8GB(2 x 4GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-27	1.65V	•	•	•
	KINGSTON	KHX1600C9D3P1K2/8G	8GB(2 x 4GB)	DS	-	-	-	1.5V	•	•	•
	Super Talent	WA160UX6G9	6GB(3 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	9	-	•	•
	Transcend	JM1600KLN-8GK	8GB(4GBx2)	DS	Transcend	TK483	-	-	•	•	•
						PCW3
	Asint	SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D(XMP)	2GB	DS	Asint	3128M8	9-9-9-24	1.6V	•	•	•
						-GJ1D
	Elixir	M2P2G64CB8HC9N-DG(XMP)	2GB	DS	-	-	-	-	•	•	•
	Mushkin	998659(XMP)	6GB(3 x 2GB)	DS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.5~1.6V	•	•	•

DDR3 1333MHz capability

	Vendors	Part No.	Size	S S /	Chip Brand	Chip NO.	Timing	Voltage	D I M M s o c k e t s u p p o r t
									(Optional)
				DS					1 DIMM	2 DIMMs	4 DIMMs
	A-DATA	AD31333001GOU	1GB	SS	A-Data	AD30908C8D-151C	-	-	•	•	•
						E0906
	A-DATA	AD3U1333C2G9	2GB	SS	A-DATA	3CCD-1509HNA1126L	-	-	•	•	•
	A-DATA	AD63I1B0823EV	2GB	SS	A-Data	3CCA-1509A	-	-	•	•	•
	A-DATA	AM2U139C2P1	2GB	SS	ADATA	3CCD-1509A EL1127T	-	-	•	•	•
	A-DATA	AX3U1333C2G9-BP	2GB	SS	-	-	-	-	•	•	•
	A-DATA	AD31333G001GOU	3GB	SS	-	-	8-8-8-24	1.65-	•	•	•
			(3 x 1GB)					1.85V
		AXDU1333GC2	4GB					1.25V-
	A-DATA			SS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.35V(low	•	•	•
		G9-2G(XMP)	(2 x 2GB)
								voltage)
	A-DATA	AD31333G002GMU	2GB	DS	-	-	8-8-8-24	1.65-	•	•
								1.85V
	A-DATA	AD63I1C1624EV	4GB	DS	A-Data	3CCA-1509A	-	-	•	•	•
	A-DATA	AM2U139C4P2	4GB	DS	ADATA	3CCD-1509A EL1127T	-	-	•	•	•
	A-DATA	SU3U1333W8G9-B	8GB	DS	ELPIDA	J4208BASE-DJ-F	-	-	•
	Apacer	78.A1GC6.9L1	2GB	DS	Apacer	AM5D5808DEWSBG	-	-	•	•	•
	Apacer	78.A1GC6.9L1	2GB	DS	Apacer	AM5D5808FEQSBG	9	-	•	•	•
	Apacer	AU02GFA33C9NBGC	2GB	DS	Apacer	AM5D5808APQSBG	-	-	•	•	•
	Apacer	78.B1GDE.9L10C	4GB	DS	Apacer	AM5D5908CEHSBG	-	-	•	•	•
	CORSAIR	CM3X1024-1333C9	1GB	SS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.60V	•	•	•
	CORSAIR	TR3X3G1333C9 G	3GB	SS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.50V	•	•	•
			(3 x 1GB)
	CORSAIR	TR3X6G1333C9 G	6GB	SS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.50V	•	•
			(3x 2GB)
	CORSAIR	CMD24GX3M6A	24GB	DS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.60V	•	•	•
		1333C9(XMP)	(6 x 4GB)
	CORSAIR	TW3X4G1333C9D G	4GB	DS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.50V	•	•	•
			(2 x 2GB)
	CORSAIR	CM3X4GA1333C9N2	4GB	DS	CORSAIR	256MBDCJ	9-9-9-24	-	•	•	•
						GELC0401136
	CORSAIR	CMX4GX3M1A1333C9	4GB	DS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.50V	•	•	•
	CORSAIR	CMD8GX3M4A1333C7	8GB	DS	-	-	7-7-7-20	1.60V	•	•	•
			(4 x 2GB)

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	Vendors	Part No.	Size	S S /	Chip Brand	Chip NO.	Timing	Voltage	D I M M s o c k e t s u p p o r t
									(Optional)
				DS					1 DIMM	2 DIMMs	4 DIMMs
	Crucial	CT12864BA1339.8FF	1GB	SS	Micron	9FF22D9KPT	9	-	•	•	•
	Crucial	CT25664BA1339.16FF	2GB	DS	Micron	9KF27D9KPT	9	-	•	•	•
	Crucial	BL25664BN13	6GB	DS	-	-	7-7-7-24	1.65V	•	•	•
		37.16FF (XMP)	(3 x 2GB)
	ELPIDA	EBJ10UE8EDF0-DJ-F	1GB	SS	ELPIDA	J1108EDSE-DJ-F	-	1.35V(low	•	•	•
								voltage)
	ELPIDA	EBJ21UE8EDF0-DJ-F	2GB	DS	ELPIDA	J1108EDSE-DJ-F	-	1.35V(low	•	•
								voltage)
	G.SKILL	F3-10600CL8	1GB	SS	G.SKILL	-	-	-	•	•	•
		D-2GBHK(XMP)
	G.SKILL	F3-10600CL	2GB	SS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.5V	•	•	•
		9D-2GBNQ	(2 x 1GB)
	G.SKILL	F3-10666CL7	3GB	SS	-	-	7-7-7-18	1.5~1.6V	•	•	•
		T-3GBPK(XMP)	(3 x 1GB)
	G.SKILL	F3-10666CL8D-	4GB	DS	-	-	8-8-8-	XMP	•	•	•
		4GBECO(XMP)	(2 x 2GB)				8-24	1.35V
	G.SKILL	F3-10666CL	6GB	DS	-	-	7-7-7-18	1.5~1.6V	•	•
		7T-6GBPK(XMP)	(3 x 2GB)
	G.SKILL	F3-10666C	8GB	DS	-	-	7-7-7-21	1.5V	•	•	•
		L7D-8GBRH(XMP)	(2 x 4GB)
	GEIL	GET316GB1333C9QC	16GB	DS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.5V	•
			(4 x 4GB)
	GEIL	GV32GB1333C9DC	2GB	DS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.5V	•	•	•
			(2 x 1GB)
	GEIL	GG34GB1333C9DC	4GB	DS	GEIL	GL1L128M88BA12N	9-9-9-24	1.3V(low	•	•	•
			(2 x 2GB)					voltage)
	GEIL	GV34GB1333C9DC	4GB	DS	-	-	9-9-9-24	1.5V	•	•	•
			(2 x 2GB)
	GEIL	GVP34GB1333C7DC	4GB	DS	-	-	7-7-7-24	1.5V	•	•	•
			(2 x 2GB)
	Hynix	HMT112U6TFR8A-H9	1GB	SS	Hynix	H5TC1G83TFRH9A	-	1.35V(low	•	•	•
								voltage)
	Hynix	HMT325U6BFR8C-H9	2GB	SS	Hynix	H5TQ2G83BFRH9C	-	-	•	•	•
	Hynix	HMT125U6TFR8A-H9	2GB	DS	Hynix	H5TC1G83TFRH9A	-	1.35V(low	•	•	•
								voltage)
	Hynix	HMT351U6BFR8C-H9	4GB	DS	Hynix	H5TQ2G83BFRH9C	-	-	•	•	•
	KINGMAX	FLFD45F-B8KL9 NAES	1GB	SS	KINGMAX	KKB8FNWBFGNX-27A	-	-	•	•	•
	KINGMAX	FLFE85F-C8KF9 CAES	2GB	SS	KINGMAX	KFC8FMFXF-DXX-15A	-	-	•	•	•
	KINGMAX	FLFE85F-C8KL9 NAES	2GB	SS	KINGMAX	KFC8FNLXF-DXX-15A	-	-	•	•	•
	KINGMAX	FLFE85F-C8KM9 NAES	2GB	SS	KINGMAX	KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A	-	-	•	•	•
	KINGMAX	FLFE85F-B8KL9 NEES	2GB	DS	KINGMAX	KKB8FNWBFGNX-26A	-	-	•	•	•
	KINGMAX	FLFF65F-C8KL9 NEES	4GB	DS	KINGMAX	KFC8FNLXF-DXX-15A	-	-	•	•	•
	KINGMAX	FLFF65F-C8KM9 NEES	4GB	DS	KINGMAX	KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A	-	-	•	•	•
	KINGSTON	KVR1333D3	1GB	SS	ELPIDA	J1108BDBG-DJ-F	9	1.5V	•	•	•
		N9/1G(low profile)
	KINGSTON	KVR1333D3	2GB	SS	Hynix	H5TQ2G83AFRH9C	9	-	•	•	•
		N9/2G(low profile)
	KINGSTON	KVR1333D3S8N9/2G	2GB	SS	Micron	IID77 D9LGK	-	1.5V	•	•	•
	KINGSTON	KVR1333D3S	2GB	SS	ELPIDA	J2108BCSE-DJ-F	-	1.5V	•	•	•
		8N9/2G-SP(low profile)
	KINGSTON	KVR1333D3	2GB	DS	ELPIDA	J1108BFBG-DJ-F	9	1.5V	•	•	•
		N9/2G(low profile)
	KINGSTON	KVR1333D3N9/2G	2GB	DS	KTC	D1288JPNDPLD9U	9	1.5V	•	•	•
	KINGSTON	KVR1333D3N9/2G	2GB	DS	ELPIDA	J1108BDSE-DJ-F	9	1.5V	•	•	•
	KINGSTON	KVR1333D3	2GB	DS	KTC	D1288JEMFNGD9U	-	1.5V	•	•	•
		N9/2G-SP(low profile)
	KINGSTON	KVR1333D3N9/2G-	2GB	DS	KINGSTON	D1288JPSFPGD9U	-	1.5V	•	•	•
		SP(low profile)
	KINGSTON	KHX1333C7	4GB	DS	-	-	7	1.65V	•	•	•
		D3K2/4GX(XMP)	(2 x 2GB)
	KINGSTON	KHX1333C9D3UK2/	4GB	DS	-	-	9	XMP	•
		4GX(XMP)	(2 x 2GB)					1.25V
	KINGSTON	KVR1333D	4GB	DS	ELPIDA	J2108BCSE-DJ-F	9	1.5V	•	•	•
		3N9/4G(low profile)
	KINGSTON	KVR1333D	4GB	DS	ELPIDA	J2108BCSE-DJ-F	-	1.5V	•	•	•
		3N9/4G(low profile)
	KINGSTON	KVR1333D3N9/4G	4GB	DS	KTC	D2568JENCNGD9U	-	1.5V	•	•	•
	KINGSTON	KVR1333D3N9/4G	4GB	DS	Hynix	H5TQ2G83AFR	-	-	•	•	•
	KINGSTON	KVR1333D3N9/4G-	4GB	DS	KINGSTON	D2568JENCPGD9U	-	1.5V	•	•	•
		SP(low profile)
	Micron	MT4JTF12864AZ-	1GB	SS	Micron	OJD12D9LGQ	-	-	•	•	•
		1G4D1
	Micron	MT8JTF12864AZ-	1GB	SS	Micron	9FF22D9KPT	9	-	•	•	•
		1G4F1

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