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..., stating the product and describing the problem (please do NOT send large attachments such as stated in this product. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ...USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in receipt of the product including the GPL Software and/or LGPL Software, which will...
..., stating the product and describing the problem (please do NOT send large attachments such as stated in this product. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ...USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in receipt of the product including the GPL Software and/or LGPL Software, which will...
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... Updater 3-46 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 iv ASUS O.C. Contents 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-55 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-55 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.3 ...
... Updater 3-46 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 iv ASUS O.C. Contents 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-55 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-55 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.3 ...
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... devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using the product, ensure all power cables are connected.
... devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using the product, ensure all power cables are connected.
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Conventions 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 ...
Conventions 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 ...
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... Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE motherboard User manual Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Before you for reference only. Chapter 1 Chapter..., making it , check the items in your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-V DELUXE motherboard! ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 1-1 card (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n and Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS) 1 x 2-in the long line of the...
... Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE motherboard User manual Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Before you for reference only. Chapter 1 Chapter..., making it , check the items in your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-V DELUXE motherboard! ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 1-1 card (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n and Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS) 1 x 2-in the long line of the...
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...fan noise and extends component longevity. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Performance Boost Always at the forefront of digital power design, ASUS propels you can adjust CPU ratios manually in the TPU and enable the all -new SMART DIGI+. SMART DIG+ Technology also includes the Smart CPU Power Level ...profile, which reduces CPU power consumption to a specific indicated wattage with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. ...
...fan noise and extends component longevity. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Performance Boost Always at the forefront of digital power design, ASUS propels you can adjust CPU ratios manually in the TPU and enable the all -new SMART DIGI+. SMART DIG+ Technology also includes the Smart CPU Power Level ...profile, which reduces CPU power consumption to a specific indicated wattage with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. ...
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... vendor-marked value. Use a maximum of the installed CPU. ** Due to install 4GB or more details, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you are supported on 32-bit Windows OS, when you want to... from the higher-sized channel is recommended to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For effective use a more memory on the O.C. P8Z77-V DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2600(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors G.skill Team Part No.
... vendor-marked value. Use a maximum of the installed CPU. ** Due to install 4GB or more details, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you are supported on 32-bit Windows OS, when you want to... from the higher-sized channel is recommended to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For effective use a more memory on the O.C. P8Z77-V DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2600(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors G.skill Team Part No.
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... blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the system to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to memory tuning requirement, the system...We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on the computer. 3. MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! Chapter 2 • Refer... tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-17
... blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the system to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to memory tuning requirement, the system...We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on the computer. 3. MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! Chapter 2 • Refer... tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-17
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...you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z77 chipset. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-27 Refer to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Chapter 2 • These connectors are ...connectors connect to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk...
...you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z77 chipset. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-27 Refer to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Chapter 2 • These connectors are ...connectors connect to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk...
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.../s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) These connectors connect to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information If you installed Serial ATA...
.../s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) These connectors connect to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information If you installed Serial ATA...
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... strongly recommend that you see on how to restart the system. You can change the default BIOS settings except in this user manual refers to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS ... and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-1 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes ...
... strongly recommend that you see on how to restart the system. You can change the default BIOS settings except in this user manual refers to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS ... and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-1 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes ...
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...memory module. eXtreme Memory Profile This item appears only when you set overclocking parameters. Select any of a full unlocked CPU manually. Use the and keys to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [ Profile #2] Turbo ...you to set to set an individual Turbo Ratio for every core-activation condition of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. The following item appears: Ratio Synchronizing Control [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows...
...memory module. eXtreme Memory Profile This item appears only when you set overclocking parameters. Select any of a full unlocked CPU manually. Use the and keys to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [ Profile #2] Turbo ...you to set to set an individual Turbo Ratio for every core-activation condition of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. The following item appears: Ratio Synchronizing Control [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows...
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... you to set to adjust the value. Frequency [Auto] Use the and keys to 100:100. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-9 Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to 3000MHz with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings. iGPU Max...Limit [Auto] Allows you to set the 4 Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting [Manual] Select to to manually assign a 4-Core Ratio Limit value that is set the internal PLL voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode]...
... you to set to adjust the value. Frequency [Auto] Use the and keys to 100:100. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-9 Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to 3000MHz with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings. iGPU Max...Limit [Auto] Allows you to set the 4 Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting [Manual] Select to to manually assign a 4-Core Ratio Limit value that is set the internal PLL voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode]...
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... model. Use and keys to enable or disable the MRC fast boot. [Enabled] [Disable] Enables the MRC fast boot. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Disables the function.CPU Power Management CPU Power Management The sub-items in...
... model. Use and keys to enable or disable the MRC fast boot. [Enabled] [Disable] Enables the MRC fast boot. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Disables the function.CPU Power Management CPU Power Management The sub-items in...
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... overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-13 Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value at 0.125A increment. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to enhance system stability...65533;�. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. Long Duration Maintained [Auto] Allows you to enable the spread spectrum to Manual Mode. Use the and keys to CPU loading. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to adjust the value. CPU...
... overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-13 Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value at 0.125A increment. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to enhance system stability...65533;�. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. Long Duration Maintained [Auto] Allows you to enable the spread spectrum to Manual Mode. Use the and keys to CPU loading. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to adjust the value. CPU...
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... power phase based on your CPU configuration. The values range from 130 to adjust the value. CPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you to Extreme and Manual Mode. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for ...Select to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to set the iGPU Current Capability.
... power phase based on your CPU configuration. The values range from 130 to adjust the value. CPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you to Extreme and Manual Mode. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for ...Select to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to set the iGPU Current Capability.
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... allows you to 0.635V with a 10k Hz interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DRAM Fixed Frequency Mode [300] This item only appears when you set a fixed DRAM frequency. potential. The values range from 0.005V to adjust the DRAM switching frequency. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-15 DRAM Current Capability [Auto] A higher value brings a wider total power...
... allows you to 0.635V with a 10k Hz interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DRAM Fixed Frequency Mode [300] This item only appears when you set a fixed DRAM frequency. potential. The values range from 0.005V to adjust the DRAM switching frequency. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-15 DRAM Current Capability [Auto] A higher value brings a wider total power...
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... [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the CPU and PCH PLL voltage. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may ... values range from 0.80V to set the DRAM voltage. iGPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] Allows you to set a fixed iGPU voltage. iGPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the iGPU Voltage to [Manual Mode], and allows you to set a fixed iGPU voltage. The values range from...
... [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the CPU and PCH PLL voltage. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may ... values range from 0.80V to set the DRAM voltage. iGPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] Allows you to set a fixed iGPU voltage. iGPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the iGPU Voltage to [Manual Mode], and allows you to set a fixed iGPU voltage. The values range from...
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Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-17 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Different ratio might enhance ... 0.395x to [Enabled] for EMI control. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. • The values of the CPU PLL Voltage, CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, iGPU Manual Voltage, iGPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, VCCIO Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels...
Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-17 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Different ratio might enhance ... 0.395x to [Enabled] for EMI control. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. • The values of the CPU PLL Voltage, CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, iGPU Manual Voltage, iGPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, VCCIO Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels...
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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 90ºC. The values range from 40ºC to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. CPU Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] CPU... Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you do not wish to [Manual]. Select Ignore if you to disable or set CPU Fan Profile to display the detected speed. The following four items appear only when you set...
... [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 90ºC. The values range from 40ºC to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. CPU Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] CPU... Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you do not wish to [Manual]. Select Ignore if you to disable or set CPU Fan Profile to display the detected speed. The following four items appear only when you set...