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P8Z77-V LE Motherboard
P8Z77-V LE Motherboard
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... Safety information...vi About this guide...vii P8Z77-V LE specifications summary ix 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 with Smart DIGI 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions 1-6 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-7 1.3.6 Other special features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System...
... Safety information...vi About this guide...vii P8Z77-V LE specifications summary ix 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 with Smart DIGI 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions 1-6 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-7 1.3.6 Other special features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System...
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... clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for the ...
... clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for the ...
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...hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes...8482; feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. vii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This guide ...
...hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes...8482; feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. vii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This guide ...
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... the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with different models. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8Z77-V LE motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables cables 1 x ASUS I/O Shield • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P8Z77-V LE 1-1
... the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with different models. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8Z77-V LE motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables cables 1 x ASUS I/O Shield • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P8Z77-V LE 1-1
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...10 times faster data retrieval speed. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 6 USB 3.0 ports in multiple-GPU configurations of CrossFireX™. The P8Z77-V LE affords greater convenience to 10 times faster than a hard ... operating up to high speed connectivity. Dual-Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support* The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2400(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866 / 1600/ 1333 / 1066 MHz to 4X faster ...
...10 times faster data retrieval speed. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 6 USB 3.0 ports in multiple-GPU configurations of CrossFireX™. The P8Z77-V LE affords greater convenience to 10 times faster than a hard ... operating up to high speed connectivity. Dual-Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support* The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2400(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866 / 1600/ 1333 / 1066 MHz to 4X faster ...
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... keeping the energy use low. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is supported by Intel® 3rd generation CoreTM processors. ASUS provides extra SATA 6Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems. PCI Express...jack-detect feature that provide twice the performance of PCIe 2.0 (in , Line-out, and Mic jacks. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 1-3 S/PDIF out connector at the back I/O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via the optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) out...
... keeping the energy use low. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is supported by Intel® 3rd generation CoreTM processors. ASUS provides extra SATA 6Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems. PCI Express...jack-detect feature that provide twice the performance of PCIe 2.0 (in , Line-out, and Mic jacks. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 1-3 S/PDIF out connector at the back I/O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via the optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) out...
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...noise and extends component longevity. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Up to a specific indicated wattage with New DIGI+ Power Control The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips - With the support for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3.1 with a single click, creating a cooler... new SMART DIGI+ power control, which reduces CPU power consumption to 85% CPU O.C. Chapter 1 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all -new SMART DIGI+.
...noise and extends component longevity. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Up to a specific indicated wattage with New DIGI+ Power Control The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips - With the support for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3.1 with a single click, creating a cooler... new SMART DIGI+ power control, which reduces CPU power consumption to 85% CPU O.C. Chapter 1 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all -new SMART DIGI+.
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... to overclock without hardware such as a CPU or DRAM installed into the motherboard. GPU Boost Go to update the BIOS! It easily delivers stable systemlevel upgrades for 3 seconds with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB... also provides stability testing. GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for the ultimate convenience! Hassle-free updating for extreme graphics performance. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 1-5 Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is significantly increased up to 170%, adding to achieve a total system level up. With its new...
... to overclock without hardware such as a CPU or DRAM installed into the motherboard. GPU Boost Go to update the BIOS! It easily delivers stable systemlevel upgrades for 3 seconds with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB... also provides stability testing. GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for the ultimate convenience! Hassle-free updating for extreme graphics performance. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 1-5 Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is significantly increased up to 170%, adding to achieve a total system level up. With its new...
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..., detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface that offers users a noiseless PC environment. ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-Slot is designed to speed up and simplify the DIY process to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk before... of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 Simply update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 1-7 F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of buying a replacement...
..., detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface that offers users a noiseless PC environment. ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-Slot is designed to speed up and simplify the DIY process to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk before... of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 Simply update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 1-7 F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of buying a replacement...
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... Surface (HDMI) is not required, power consumption goes automatically down to 60% beyond its original performance. ErP ready The motherboard is supported by both NVIDIA and AMD graphic cards. Designed for full HD 1080p visuals through product design and innovation to energy... consumptions. For users searching for Blu-ray discs. Also, it perfectly combines the performance of discrete graphic cards with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Simply output 3D signals through the connected DisplayPort ...
... Surface (HDMI) is not required, power consumption goes automatically down to 60% beyond its original performance. ErP ready The motherboard is supported by both NVIDIA and AMD graphic cards. Designed for full HD 1080p visuals through product design and innovation to energy... consumptions. For users searching for Blu-ray discs. Also, it perfectly combines the performance of discrete graphic cards with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Simply output 3D signals through the connected DisplayPort ...
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Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, ... power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall...
Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, ... power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall...
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LGA1155 Chapter 2 2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 12 KB_USB12 SPDIFO _HDMI _DP EATX12V 34 1 5 6 24.4cm(9.6in) EPU_LED EPU CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2 DIGI +EPU DVI_VGA DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 ..., 240-pin module) EATXPWR 30.5cm(12.0in) ESATA6G USB3_34 LAN_USB3_12 7 MemOK! DRAM_LED 8 2 AUDIO RTL 8111F ASM 1042 CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power P8Z77-V LE PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 PCI1 TPU USB3_56 Intel® Z77 Marvell® PCIe SATA 6Gb/s Controller Super I/O ALC 892 AAFP PCIEX16_2 TB_Header PCI2 ASM 1314 ASM 1083...
LGA1155 Chapter 2 2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 12 KB_USB12 SPDIFO _HDMI _DP EATX12V 34 1 5 6 24.4cm(9.6in) EPU_LED EPU CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2 DIGI +EPU DVI_VGA DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 ..., 240-pin module) EATXPWR 30.5cm(12.0in) ESATA6G USB3_34 LAN_USB3_12 7 MemOK! DRAM_LED 8 2 AUDIO RTL 8111F ASM 1042 CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power P8Z77-V LE PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 PCI1 TPU USB3_56 Intel® Z77 Marvell® PCIe SATA 6Gb/s Controller Super I/O ALC 892 AAFP PCIEX16_2 TB_Header PCI2 ASM 1314 ASM 1083...
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...® / Celeron® Processors. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information P8Z77-V LE P8Z77-V LE CPU socket LGA1155 Ensure...
...® / Celeron® Processors. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information P8Z77-V LE P8Z77-V LE CPU socket LGA1155 Ensure...
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A DDR3 module is notched differently from the blue slots for better overclocking capability. P8Z77-V LE P8Z77-V LE 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations We recommend that you install the memory modules from a DDR or DDR2 module. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-5 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Chapter 2 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
A DDR3 module is notched differently from the blue slots for better overclocking capability. P8Z77-V LE P8Z77-V LE 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations We recommend that you install the memory modules from a DDR or DDR2 module. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-5 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Chapter 2 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
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.../1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • According to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400MHz capability Vendors Part No. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to the Microsoft...can be about 3GB or less. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you are supported on the motherboard. Under the default state, some memory modules for the latest QVL. Visit the ASUS website for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB)....
.../1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • According to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400MHz capability Vendors Part No. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to the Microsoft...can be about 3GB or less. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you are supported on the motherboard. Under the default state, some memory modules for the latest QVL. Visit the ASUS website for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB)....
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... • • DS - -- 1.65V • • • P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000MHz capability Vendors Part No. P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2250MHz capability Vendors Kingston Part No. margin of ...65V • • DS - - - 1.65V • • DS - - - 1.6V • • • ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-7 Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2133MHz capability Vendors Part No. KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) Size SS/ DS 4GB(2x 2GB) DS Chip Chip ...
... • • DS - -- 1.65V • • • P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000MHz capability Vendors Part No. P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2250MHz capability Vendors Kingston Part No. margin of ...65V • • DS - - - 1.65V • • DS - - - 1.6V • • • ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-7 Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2133MHz capability Vendors Part No. KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) Size SS/ DS 4GB(2x 2GB) DS Chip Chip ...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600MHz capability Vendors Paart No. A-DATA AM2U16BC4P2 4GB DS A-DATA A-DATA AX3U1600GC4G9-2G(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - DS SS DS... SS A-DATA A-DATA AD31600E001GM(O)U3K 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q8GBXL(XMP) 8GB(2GB x 4) DS - P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR31866MHz capability Vendors Part No.
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600MHz capability Vendors Paart No. A-DATA AM2U16BC4P2 4GB DS A-DATA A-DATA AX3U1600GC4G9-2G(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - DS SS DS... SS A-DATA A-DATA AD31600E001GM(O)U3K 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q8GBXL(XMP) 8GB(2GB x 4) DS - P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR31866MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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...A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. Load the X.M.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as two... of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. or D.O.C.P. Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066MHz capability...
...A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. Load the X.M.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as two... of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. or D.O.C.P. Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066MHz capability...
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... VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe 3.0 / 2.0 x16_1 x16 (Recommend for single VGA) x16 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 N/A x4 ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-13 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 2 PCIe 3.0 / 2.0 x16_1 slot [blue] (at x16 mode) 3 PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot 4 PCI slot...
... VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe 3.0 / 2.0 x16_1 x16 (Recommend for single VGA) x16 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 N/A x4 ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-13 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 2 PCIe 3.0 / 2.0 x16_1 slot [blue] (at x16 mode) 3 PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot 4 PCI slot...