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... source code we can coordinate the terms and cost of shipment with the complete machinereadable "work that uses the Library") for a period of three years after our last shipment of the product is valid to this manual, including the products and software described in it from http://support.asus.com/download; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS...
... source code we can coordinate the terms and cost of shipment with the complete machinereadable "work that uses the Library") for a period of three years after our last shipment of the product is valid to this manual, including the products and software described in it from http://support.asus.com/download; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS...
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... 4.4.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 4-27 4.5 RAID configurations 4-30 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-30 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-31 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-31 4.5.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-31 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-35 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-35 4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-35 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-36 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-37 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI®...
... 4.4.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 4-27 4.5 RAID configurations 4-30 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-30 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-31 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-31 4.5.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-31 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-35 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-35 4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-35 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-36 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-37 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI®...
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... 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 EATX Power connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x MemOK! xii P8Z77-V LE specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x RGB port 1 x LAN (RJ...
... 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 EATX Power connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x MemOK! xii P8Z77-V LE specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x RGB port 1 x LAN (RJ...
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..., memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to 10 times faster than a hard drive-only system, and an important part of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Key benefits include reduced load and wait times, and lower power consumption through the elimination of CrossFireX™. Additionally, Z77 chipset provides 4 USB 3.0 ports for 10 times faster data retrieval speed. The P8Z77-V LE affords greater convenience to support socket 1155...
..., memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to 10 times faster than a hard drive-only system, and an important part of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Key benefits include reduced load and wait times, and lower power consumption through the elimination of CrossFireX™. Additionally, Z77 chipset provides 4 USB 3.0 ports for 10 times faster data retrieval speed. The P8Z77-V LE affords greater convenience to support socket 1155...
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... notifies users of current PCIe 2.0. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 1-3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology Allows your computer a faster wakeup response time, while still keeping the energy use low. ASUS provides extra SATA 6Gb/s ports with fresh content for selected applications, even when the system is reserved for advanced operating systems. 8-channel high definition audio The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output...
... notifies users of current PCIe 2.0. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 1-3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology Allows your computer a faster wakeup response time, while still keeping the energy use low. ASUS provides extra SATA 6Gb/s ports with fresh content for selected applications, even when the system is reserved for advanced operating systems. 8-channel high definition audio The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output...
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... plug in a specific time period to overclock without the need for extreme graphics performance. Hassle-free updating for 3 seconds with just a few clicks away. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is significantly increased up . ASUS P8Z77-V LE 1-5 beginners can be pre-scheduled to run in a USB flash drive containing the BIOS file, and press the BIOS Flashback button for the ultimate convenience! Overall, it's an intuitive network bandwidth control center. With its user...
... plug in a specific time period to overclock without the need for extreme graphics performance. Hassle-free updating for 3 seconds with just a few clicks away. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is significantly increased up . ASUS P8Z77-V LE 1-5 beginners can be pre-scheduled to run in a USB flash drive containing the BIOS file, and press the BIOS Flashback button for the ultimate convenience! Overall, it's an intuitive network bandwidth control center. With its user...
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... the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 1-7 It also fully-utilizes 2.2TB and larger hard drives in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. New upgrade! Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of buying a replacement BIOS chip. F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for accessing memory...
... the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 1-7 It also fully-utilizes 2.2TB and larger hard drives in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. New upgrade! Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of buying a replacement BIOS chip. F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for accessing memory...
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... at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to Intel 2nd generation processors' behavior, DDR3 2200 and above are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Under the default state, some memory modules for the OS can be about...
... at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to Intel 2nd generation processors' behavior, DDR3 2200 and above are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Under the default state, some memory modules for the OS can be about...
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...memory modules above /2000/1800 MHz memory module runs at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. margin of the installed CPU. ** Due to Intel 2nd generation processors' behavior, DDR3 2200 and above are supported on Intel® 3rd generation processors by this motherboard; Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2133MHz capability Vendors Part No. Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional...• DS - - - 1.6V • • • ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-7 Size A-DATA AX3U2133GC2G9B-DG2(XMP) 2GB CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2A2133C9(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB) ...
...memory modules above /2000/1800 MHz memory module runs at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. margin of the installed CPU. ** Due to Intel 2nd generation processors' behavior, DDR3 2200 and above are supported on Intel® 3rd generation processors by this motherboard; Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2133MHz capability Vendors Part No. Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional...• DS - - - 1.6V • • • ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-7 Size A-DATA AX3U2133GC2G9B-DG2(XMP) 2GB CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2A2133C9(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB) ...
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... available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. You can change the default BIOS settings except in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST, press + + , or press the reset button on your screen. • Ensure that are for BIOS item modification. Chapter 3 3.2 BIOS setup program A BIOS setup program is connected to your motherboard if you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to...
... available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. You can change the default BIOS settings except in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST, press + + , or press the reset button on your screen. • Ensure that are for BIOS item modification. Chapter 3 3.2 BIOS setup program A BIOS setup program is connected to your motherboard if you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to...
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... the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE 3-3 Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit, then select Advanced Mode. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF PCI Express X16_2 slot (Black...
... the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE 3-3 Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit, then select Advanced Mode. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF PCI Express X16_2 slot (Black...
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... active cores can also key in BIOS. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU bus speed : DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration 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] [DDR3-2660MHz] [DDR3-2800MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to the default setting...
... active cores can also key in BIOS. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU bus speed : DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration 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] [DDR3-2660MHz] [DDR3-2800MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to the default setting...
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... BIOS setup Chapter 3 Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Enabled] Allow you to set the SATA mode item to [AHCI Mode] or [RAID Mode], and allow you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.4 System Agent Configuration UEFI BIOS Utility - S.M.A.R.T. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to enable remapping the memory above 4G. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] [PCI] iGPU Memory...
... BIOS setup Chapter 3 Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Enabled] Allow you to set the SATA mode item to [AHCI Mode] or [RAID Mode], and allow you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.4 System Agent Configuration UEFI BIOS Utility - S.M.A.R.T. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to enable remapping the memory above 4G. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] [PCI] iGPU Memory...
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... Realtek LAN Controller Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled ASmedia USB 3.0 Controller Enabled ASmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Azalia HD Audio →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. 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 high performance support. (PCIe X1_1, PCIe X1_2 slots are disabled.) Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup...
... Realtek LAN Controller Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled ASmedia USB 3.0 Controller Enabled ASmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Azalia HD Audio →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. 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 high performance support. (PCIe X1_1, PCIe X1_2 slots are disabled.) Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup...
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... motherboard BIOS in the system's failure to : • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on these utilities. The ASUS Update utility allows you to boot. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Quit all Windows® applications before you need to a USB flash disk in case you update the BIOS using a USB flash drive...
... motherboard BIOS in the system's failure to : • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on these utilities. The ASUS Update utility allows you to boot. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Quit all Windows® applications before you need to a USB flash disk in case you update the BIOS using a USB flash drive...
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... save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE 3-39 The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Before updating BIOS 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Boot your computer. Welcome to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. Booting the system in FAT32...
... save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE 3-39 The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Before updating BIOS 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Boot your computer. Welcome to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. Booting the system in FAT32...
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... folder of supplementary user manuals. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you can install to your computer. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 4-1 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Refer to avail all motherboard features. Click the Contact tab to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun...
... folder of supplementary user manuals. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you can install to your computer. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 4-1 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Refer to avail all motherboard features. Click the Contact tab to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun...
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... [ENTER]-Select Menu ASUS P8Z77-V LE 4-31 Go to [RAID Mode]. 4. Due to the power connector on the system. 2. 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Turn on each drive. 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID set any of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Reset Disks to display the utility main menu. During POST, press + to Non-RAID 4. Option ROM...
... [ENTER]-Select Menu ASUS P8Z77-V LE 4-31 Go to [RAID Mode]. 4. Due to the power connector on the system. 2. 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Turn on each drive. 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID set any of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Reset Disks to display the utility main menu. During POST, press + to Non-RAID 4. Option ROM...
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Set the optical drive as the destination disk. 6. Start Windows®. 2. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V LE 4-35 Press during POST to complete the process. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Write-protect the floppy disk to create a RAID driver disk. 5. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 5. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click Intel AHCI/RAID Driver Disk to avoid a...
Set the optical drive as the destination disk. 6. Start Windows®. 2. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V LE 4-35 Press during POST to complete the process. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Write-protect the floppy disk to create a RAID driver disk. 5. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 5. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click Intel AHCI/RAID Driver Disk to avoid a...
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... RAID driver in Windows® XP: 1. To install the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. Chapter 4 4-36 Chapter 4: Software support Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to the USB flash drive. Click the name of the device you have to use...
... RAID driver in Windows® XP: 1. To install the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. Chapter 4 4-36 Chapter 4: Software support Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to the USB flash drive. Click the name of the device you have to use...