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Contents Safety information...vii About this guide...viii P8Z77-V DELUXE specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3.1 with New DIGI+ Power Control.. 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-7 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-7 1.3.6 Other special features 1-8 Chapter 2: Hardware ...Installation 2-48 2.3.11 USB BIOS Flashback 2-50 2.3.12 Rear panel connection 2-51 2.3.13 Audio I/O connections 2-53 iii
Contents Safety information...vii About this guide...viii P8Z77-V DELUXE specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3.1 with New DIGI+ Power Control.. 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-7 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-7 1.3.6 Other special features 1-8 Chapter 2: Hardware ...Installation 2-48 2.3.11 USB BIOS Flashback 2-50 2.3.12 Rear panel connection 2-51 2.3.13 Audio I/O connections 2-53 iii
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... Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 TurboV EVO 4-4 4.3.3 DIGI+ Power Control 4-8 4.3.4 EPU 4-12 4.3.5 USB 3.0 Boost 4-13 4.3.6 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4-14 4.3.7 ASUS SSD Caching 4-16 4.3.8 Probe II 4-17 4.3.9 Sensor Recorder 4-18 4.3.10 ASUS Update 4-19 4.3.11 MyLogo2 4-20 4.3.12 Audio configurations 4-22 4.4 RAID configurations 4-23 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-23 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-24 4.4.3 Setting the RAID...
... Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 TurboV EVO 4-4 4.3.3 DIGI+ Power Control 4-8 4.3.4 EPU 4-12 4.3.5 USB 3.0 Boost 4-13 4.3.6 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4-14 4.3.7 ASUS SSD Caching 4-16 4.3.8 Probe II 4-17 4.3.9 Sensor Recorder 4-18 4.3.10 ASUS Update 4-19 4.3.11 MyLogo2 4-20 4.3.12 Audio configurations 4-22 4.4 RAID configurations 4-23 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-23 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-24 4.4.3 Setting the RAID...
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...controller and Physical Layer (PHY) Realtek® 8111F Gigabit LAN controller Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n supports dual frequency band 2.4/5 GHz ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Optical S/PDIF out ports at back panel (blue) Intel® Z77 Express Chipset - Supports Intel® ...0, 1 support ASMedia® SATA 6Gb/s controller** - 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s ports * Supports on the next page) xi DTS UltraPC II - P8Z77-V DELUXE specifications summary Storage LAN Wireless Data Network Bluetooth Audio USB Intel® Z77 Express Chipset - 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support - 4 x SATA 3.0...
...controller and Physical Layer (PHY) Realtek® 8111F Gigabit LAN controller Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n supports dual frequency band 2.4/5 GHz ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Optical S/PDIF out ports at back panel (blue) Intel® Z77 Express Chipset - Supports Intel® ...0, 1 support ASMedia® SATA 6Gb/s controller** - 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s ports * Supports on the next page) xi DTS UltraPC II - P8Z77-V DELUXE specifications summary Storage LAN Wireless Data Network Bluetooth Audio USB Intel® Z77 Express Chipset - 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support - 4 x SATA 3.0...
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...Selection): - ASUS O.C. ASUS Q-Code - vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - P8Z77-V DELUXE specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back Panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) xiii Tuner - ASUS Q-LED (...ASUS Wi-Fi GO! cad (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n and Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 2 x eSATA ports 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports (1 x Intel® LAN) 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 8-channel Audio I /O Ports ASUS...
...Selection): - ASUS O.C. ASUS Q-Code - vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - P8Z77-V DELUXE specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back Panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) xiii Tuner - ASUS Q-LED (...ASUS Wi-Fi GO! cad (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n and Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 2 x eSATA ports 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports (1 x Intel® LAN) 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 8-channel Audio I /O Ports ASUS...
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x 9.6 in . P8Z77-V DELUXE specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features... connectors (blue) 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x CPU Optional Fan connector (4-pin) 4 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF out header 24-pin EATX Power connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! xiv... BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti...
x 9.6 in . P8Z77-V DELUXE specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features... connectors (blue) 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x CPU Optional Fan connector (4-pin) 4 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF out header 24-pin EATX Power connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! xiv... BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti...
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... capable of performing mult-channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on personal computers, and sending encoded bitstreams out of a digital audio connection (such as S/PDIF or HDMI) designed to deliver audio to an external decoder. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 1-9 In addition to virtual surround, it upgrades the original sound to new levels with ease. DTS Interactive is...
... capable of performing mult-channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on personal computers, and sending encoded bitstreams out of a digital audio connection (such as S/PDIF or HDMI) designed to deliver audio to an external decoder. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 1-9 In addition to virtual surround, it upgrades the original sound to new levels with ease. DTS Interactive is...
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DDR3 DIMM slots 5. MemOK! USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1314, USB1112) 14. Reset switch 16. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-34 2-4 2-32 2-5 2-17 2-18 2-30 2-29 2-27 2-28 2-34 2-23 2-29 2-20 2-16 2-16 2-19 2-35 2-31 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-3 switch 6. Q-Code LED (LED1, LED2) 13. Chapter 2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CPU, chassis, and...
DDR3 DIMM slots 5. MemOK! USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1314, USB1112) 14. Reset switch 16. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-34 2-4 2-32 2-5 2-17 2-18 2-30 2-29 2-27 2-28 2-34 2-23 2-29 2-20 2-16 2-16 2-19 2-35 2-31 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-3 switch 6. Q-Code LED (LED1, LED2) 13. Chapter 2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CPU, chassis, and...
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Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-31 The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). 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. 6.
Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-31 The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). 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. 6.
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...65533;s��e�t the Front Panel Type item in only one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. Connect one orientation. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to [AC97]. Front panel...audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to fit these connectors in the BIOS setup to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. The power supply plugs are for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD]; ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE...
...65533;s��e�t the Front Panel Type item in only one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. Connect one orientation. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to [AC97]. Front panel...audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to fit these connectors in the BIOS setup to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. The power supply plugs are for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD]; ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE...
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IDE_LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB 2.0 Connector To install front panel audio connector Chapter 2 USB 2.0 AAFP To install USB 3.0 Connector USB 3.0 2-46 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector 1 2 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED-
IDE_LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB 2.0 Connector To install front panel audio connector Chapter 2 USB 2.0 AAFP To install USB 3.0 Connector USB 3.0 2-46 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector 1 2 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED-
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... USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger+ 13. Audio I/O ports*** 7. ASMedia USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode 8. DisplayPort 9. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Realtek® LAN (RJ-45) port** 5. Due to the tables on the next page for single LAN usage) 6. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-51 2.3.12 Rear panel connection 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10...
... USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger+ 13. Audio I/O ports*** 7. ASMedia USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode 8. DisplayPort 9. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Realtek® LAN (RJ-45) port** 5. Due to the tables on the next page for single LAN usage) 6. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-51 2.3.12 Rear panel connection 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10...
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... activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port *** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Headset 4-channel 2-channel 6-channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front... LED indications Status Description Off Blue Blinking No link Linked Data activity * Wi-Fi LED indications Status Off Green Description No link Linked ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Gray - - - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear...
... activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port *** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Headset 4-channel 2-channel 6-channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front... LED indications Status Description Off Blue Blinking No link Linked Data activity * Wi-Fi LED indications Status Off Green Description No link Linked ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Gray - - - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear...
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Chapter 2 2.3.13 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-53
Chapter 2 2.3.13 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-53
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...Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > HD Audio Controller Front Panel Type SPDIF Out Type Bluetooth Controller PCI Express X1_2 Slot (Blue) bandwidth Bluetooth Controller ASM1061 Storage Controller (FroDnist)abled ... Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-3 Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode.
...Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > HD Audio Controller Front Panel Type SPDIF Out Type Bluetooth Controller PCI Express X1_2 Slot (Blue) bandwidth Bluetooth Controller ASM1061 Storage Controller (FroDnist)abled ... Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-3 Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode.
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...Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Scroll down to display the following two items appear only when you to set ...Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or highdefinition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 Chapter 3 3-26...
...Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Scroll down to display the following two items appear only when you to set ...Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or highdefinition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 Chapter 3 3-26...
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...disable the OptionRom of the Marvell storage controller. SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to [HDMI] for system resource optimization.) Marvell Storage Controller [Enabled] Allows you to select the...] [Disabled] Disables firmware check and update. [Enabled] Enables firmware check and update. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-27 Bluetooth Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard bluetooth controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Wi-Fi Controller [Enabled] [...
...disable the OptionRom of the Marvell storage controller. SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to [HDMI] for system resource optimization.) Marvell Storage Controller [Enabled] Allows you to select the...] [Disabled] Disables firmware check and update. [Enabled] Enables firmware check and update. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-27 Bluetooth Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard bluetooth controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Wi-Fi Controller [Enabled] [...
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...settings window Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors, and giving users plug and play Blu-Ray disc, make sure to use an HDCP ...compliant monitor. 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support If the Realtek audio software is only supported by Windows® 7™/Windows® XP™. ...
...settings window Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors, and giving users plug and play Blu-Ray disc, make sure to use an HDCP ...compliant monitor. 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support If the Realtek audio software is only supported by Windows® 7™/Windows® XP™. ...
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... your selection. 6. When the Capacity item is selected, press . 5. Use the up /down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for audio and video editing. 7. Use the up /down arrow key to select a drive, and then press to create this volume? (Y/N): 9. The following are typical values: RAID...
... your selection. 6. When the Capacity item is selected, press . 5. Use the up /down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for audio and video editing. 7. Use the up /down arrow key to select a drive, and then press to create this volume? (Y/N): 9. The following are typical values: RAID...
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... RAID array. 5. The capacity of the rebuilt virtual disk equals to be of a single physical disk failure in much smaller size, such as audio, video, and graphics. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-29 In general, a larger stripe size is better for applications with 1-10 letters (no special characters) for applications requiring large data transfers such...
... RAID array. 5. The capacity of the rebuilt virtual disk equals to be of a single physical disk failure in much smaller size, such as audio, video, and graphics. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-29 In general, a larger stripe size is better for applications with 1-10 letters (no special characters) for applications requiring large data transfers such...