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A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE than December 1, 2011, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; or (2) for the cost of reproduction and shipment, - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 3
2.3.2 CPU installation 2-37 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-39 2.3.4 DIMM installation 2-41 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2-42 2.3.6 ATX Power connection 2-44 2.3.7 SATA device connection 2-45 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-46 2.3.9 Expansion Card installation 2-47 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 4
utility 3-44 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-45 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS 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 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 5
4.3.1 AI 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 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 6
5.3 LucidLogix Virtu MVP 5-8 5.3.1 Installing LucidLogix Virtu MVP 5-8 5.3.2 Setting up your display 5-9 5.3.3 Configuring LucidLogix Virtu MVP 5-10 Appendices Notices ...A-1 RF Equipment Notices A-3 vi - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 7
Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. vii - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 8
chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. Where to find more information Refer - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 9
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 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 10
P8Z77-V DELUXE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / �C�o�r�e�™� i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® Processors Supports 22/32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * The Intel® Turbo - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 11
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 Gb/s ports (blue) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support - Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 12
bandwidth domination for top network program in use. - ASUS SSD Caching - USB 3.0 Boost featuring the latest USB 3.0 UASP standard - USB Charger+ featuring quick-charging function for all smart devices. - AI Charger+ - Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+ HDD support - AI Suite II - Anti Surge - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 13
DIY: - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for EZ BIOS download scheduling - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS O.C. Tuner - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Design: - ASUS Q-Code - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 14
2.0a, Multi-language 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-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 15
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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! card (Wi-Fi 802.11 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 17
Core™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® Processors This motherboard supports the Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors in the LGA1155 package, with iGPU, memory, and PCI Express controllers integrated to support onboard graphics out with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (4 DIMMs - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 18
with 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) standard, and allows a PC to serve as a network gateway for managing traffic between two separate networks. Moreover, this motherboard also implements one Intel® Gigabit LAN controller which reduces power consumption during ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 1-3 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 19
and quieter PC. With the support for the next generation Intel® VRD 12.5 power design, ASUS once again leaps to the future of innovation. TPU Unleash your performance with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 20
, a USB device's transmission speed is significantly increased up to 170%, adding to an already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for any user interaction. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 1-5 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 21
, it's an intuitive network bandwidth control center. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple to use software package. It allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 22
inticrate settings. New upgrade! Quick and easy information for enhanced system control - F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey - F3 Shortcut for most accessed information - ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with difficult POST situations. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 23
DIY process! ASUS Q-Shield Easy and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual "fingers" - making it convenient and easy to install. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 24
efficiency requirement in regards to energy consumptions. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 1-9 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 25
Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 26
the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-1 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 27
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.2.7 Internal connectors and 2.3.10 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 28
Clear CMOS button 15. Reset switch 16. Power-on switch 17. EPU switch 18. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 19. 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 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 29
Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium / Celeron Processors. Chapter 2 Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 30
memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 31
a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 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. P8Z77-V DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2600 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 32
by this motherboard; however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. margin of the installed CPU. ** Due to Intel 2nd generation processors' behavior, DDR3 2200 and above/2000/1800 MHz memory module runs ay DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-7 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 33
1.55-1.75 • • • 1.55~1.75 • • 1.55-1.75 • • - • • • 1.65 • • 1.5 • • • 1.5 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.66 • • • P8Z77-V DELUXE Motherboard Qualified - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 34
55~1.75 1.55~1.75 1.5 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 DIMM DIMM DIMM • • • • • • • • • 1.5 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.5 • • • 1.6 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • P8Z77-V DELUXE Motherboard - 7-7-7-24 1.6 • • • ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-9 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 35
P8Z77-V DELUXE Motherboard 4GB(2x2GB) DS 2GB DS EK Memory EK Memory GoodRam EKM324L28BP8-I16(XMP) EKM324L28BP8-I16 65 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.5 1.65 1.65 1.65 - DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 DIMM DIMM DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 36
P8Z77-V DELUXE Motherboard - - K4B1G0846F - - K4B2G08460 - - DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 DIMM DIMM DIMM • •• • • • • • • •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-11 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 37
Chapter 2 P8Z77-V DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 ACTICA ACTICA ATP ATP BUFFALO BUFFALO BUFFALO EK Memory Elixir Elixir Elixir Elixir GoodRam M378B5273DH0-CH9 M378B1G73AH0- 21 1.75 DS Team T3D1288LT-13 7-7-7-21 1.5-1.6 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 2 4 DIMM DIMM DIMM - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 38
• ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Load the X.M.P. or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-13 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 39
before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 2 Slot [black] (at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices) VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 40
when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. Refer to page 2-31 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. See page 2-30 for details. • The PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 41
Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or opencase system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on switch The motherboard comes with a power-on switch that allows you to power up or wake - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 42
BIOS default settings. A messgae will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-17 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 43
2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the TPU LED. • If you change the switch setting to Enable under the OS environment, the TPU function will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS setup - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 44
OS environment, the EPU function will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. However, the system will use the last setting you have made. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-19 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 45
6. Clear CMOS switch Turning this switch to clear the BIOS setup information, only when the systems hangs due to overclocking. Chapter 2 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 46
LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second. 2. ID LEDs The ID LEDs provide an elegant embellishment to the motherboard design. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-21 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 47
3. TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable. 4. EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable. Chapter 2 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 48
is started Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started Pre-memory PCH initialization is started Memory initialization Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Memory Installed CPU post-memory initialization Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 49
error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed Unspecified memory initialization error Memory not installed Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed Internal CPU error Reset - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 50
Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-25 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 51
End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of the Architectural Protocols are - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 52
. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 53
. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 54
to create or delete a RAID configuration. • If you want to install a Windows operating system to a RAID configuration created using the Marvell SATA controller, you have to create a RAID driver disk using the motherboard support DVD and load the driver during OS installation. For 32/64bit Windows - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 55
cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 56
) This connector 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. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-31 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 57
! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN 1/2/3/4 connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert 2 feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 58
]. 9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 59
use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx? - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 60
on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-35 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 61
PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1155 CPU Intel LGA 1155 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 62
2.3.2 CPU installation The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. 1 A B 2 3 Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-37 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 63
4 C A B 5 Chapter 2 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 64
Chapter 2 2.3.3 CPU 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 2 B A 3 4 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-39 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 65
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A Chapter 2 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 66
2.3.4 1 DIMM installation 2 Chapter 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-41 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 67
2.3.5 1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 2 Chapter 2 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 68
3 Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-43 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 69
2.3.6 1 ATX Power connection 2 OR OR Chapter 2 2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 70
2.3.7 1 SATA device connection OR 2 OR Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-45 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 71
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 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 72
2.3.9 Expansion Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-47 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 73
power supply unit from the motherboard before installing/ uninstalling the Wireless and motherboard. Chapter 2 BIOS BIOS 3. Be sure to secure the Module to the motherboard by properly fastening screw B from underneath the motherboard. BIOS B 1. The module MUST be screwed to the motherboard - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 74
. Give a slight pull to determine that the installation is complete. IO Shield Be sure to install the BT4 driver before installing the Wi-Fi GO! software. IN LINE CTR BASS FRONT REAR SPK MIC IN POWER eSATA 6G USB3.0 S/PDIF USB BIOS Flashback USB3.0 Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-49 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 75
USB storage and push the dedicated button for 3 seconds, and the BIOS is automatically flashed using standby power. Worry-free overclocking for the ultimate convenience! 1 Download the BIOS Flashback program from the ASUS service website (www.asus.com). Save it to a USB portable disk, and place it - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 76
USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger+ 13. Audio I/O ports*** 7. External SATA ports 1 and 2 *, ** and ***: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LED, and audio port definitions. Due to Intel® limitations, the USB3_1-2 only support Windows® 7 operating system. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-51 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 77
set the ASMedia® 1061 SATA controllers item in the BIOS setting to [Enabled] and install the ASMedia® 1061 SATA controllers from the motherboard support DVD. Refer to section 3.5.6 Onboard Linked ASUS Wi-Fi GO! card automatically sets itself to the country's available Wi-Fi channels, ** LAN ports - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 78
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 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 79
Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers When the DTS UltraPC II function is enabled, ensure to connect the rear speaker to the gray port. 2-54 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 80
system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-55 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 81
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boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. �S�e�e��s�e��c�ti�o�n� 2.2.5 Onboard switches for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. The BIOS setup program is designed - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 83
Mode Monday [12/01/2012] P8Z77-V Deluxe BIOS Version : 0306 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Build Date : 11/08/2012 Speed : 3400 MHz English Temperature Voltage Fan Speed CPU +113.0ºF/+45.0ºC CPU 1.248V 5V 5.160V CPU_FAN 3325RPM - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 84
settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 85
. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. General help At the top - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 86
) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 2.3.5 Onboard switches for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed. After you set a password, these items show Installed. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-5 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 87
able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a user password: 1. Select the User Password - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 88
you installed on the motherboard. UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Target CPU Speed : 3700MHz Target DRAM Speed : 1333MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Turbo Ratio Internal PLL Overvoltage CPU Bus speed : DRAM speed ratio mode Memory Frequency - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 89
you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you to select the X.M.P. mode supported by your memory module. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [ Profile #2] Turbo Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU ratio automatically or manually. [Auto] Sets all Turbo Ratio to Intel® CPU - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 90
options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-9 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 91
to the default settings. UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Ai Tweaker\ DRAM Timing Control > Monitor Boot 4 Auto 7 Auto [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BLCK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 92
] DRAM RTL (CHB) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [15 DRAM Clock] Third Timings tWRDR (DD) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0 DRAM Clock] - [7 DRAM Clock] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-11 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 93
in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Use and keys to adjust the value. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 94
. VRM Fixed Frequency Mode [XXX] This item appears only when you set the VRM Frequency item to [Manual] and allows you to set a fixed VRM frequency. Use the and keys to adjust the value. The values range from 300k Hz to 500k Hz with a 10k Hz interval. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-13 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 95
[110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. CPU Power Thermal Control [130] A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to enlarge the O.C. potential. Use the and - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 96
value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. CPU Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Offset Mode] and allows you to set the Offset voltage. The values range from 0.005V to 0.635V with a 0.005V interval. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-15 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 97
DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.20V to 1.99V with a 0.005V interval. According to Intel CPU specifications, DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently. We recommend you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 98
0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-17 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 99
values can cause the system to malfunction. UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Main Ai Tweaker Advanced > CPU Configuration > PCH Configuration > SATA Configuration > System Agent Configuration > USB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM > Network Stack Monitor Exit Boot Tool - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 100
you installed. UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ CPU Configuration > Monitor CPU Configuration Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3550 CPU 0 @ 3.30GHz EM64T Processor Speed Processor Stepping Microcode Revision L1 Data Cache L1 Code Cache L2 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 101
[Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled} The operating system controls the CPU speed. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to set the processor cores to run faster than the marked frequency - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 102
Disabled] Allow you to enable or disable Intel Smart Connect Technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel Rapid Start Technology [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Intel Rapid Start Technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-21 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 103
to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands. Set to [RAID Mode] when you want to - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 104
Allows you to select the amount of system memory allocated to DVMT 5.0 used by the iGPU. Render Standby [Enabled] Allows you to enable the Intel Graphics Render Standby support to reduce the iGPU power use when idle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-23 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 105
[Disabled] Allows you to enable the iGPU Multi-Monitor. For Lucid Virtu MVP function supports, set this item to [Enabled] to empower both integrated and discrete graphics. iGPU shared system memory size is fixed in 64MB. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] NB PCIe Configuration Allows you - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 106
in OS during bootup. [Smart Auto] Enables the operation of xHCI controller. [Disabled] Disables the function. EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-25 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 107
Configuration UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Azalia HD Audio Bluetooth Controller Enabled - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 108
[Enabled] Enables the controller. ASM1061 Storage OPROM [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the OptionRom of the ASM1061storage controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-27 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 109
[Disabled] Disables the controller. Intel PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Intel LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 110
-on-LAN feature of the Intel/Realtek LAN device. Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event. [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/ Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 111
Stack UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced\ Network Stack > Network Stack Advanced Monitor Disabled Link Boot Tool Enable/Disable the network stack (PXE and UEFI) Network Stack [Disable Link] This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 112
change the fan settings. UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Temperature 73� ºC /� +16� 3ºF MB Temperature +31ºC / +87ºF CPU Fan Speed 4192 RPM CPU OPT Speed N/A Chassis Fan 1 Speed N/A Chassis Fan 2 Speed N/A Chassis - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 113
] 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 assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. CPU Upper Temperature [70 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 114
the chassis temperature. CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. The values range from 0% to 100%. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-33 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 115
CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 116
Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-35 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 117
following: - Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start booting from the selected device - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 118
from Profile Monitor Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed 1 1 Boot Tool Save BIOS settings to Profile The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-37 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 119
your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 3.8.3. ASUS SPD Information - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 120
Xpert UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS Drive Xpert > installed SATA hard disk drives to the SATA6G_E1 and SATA6G_E2 connectors. • You can only make one Drive Xpert change a time before you save BIOS settings the motherboard. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-39 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 121
you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Exit Load Optimized Defaults Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes & Exit ASUS EZ Mode Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Load Optimized - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 122
(ISP). Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-41 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 123
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic. If you want to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 124
instructions to complete the update process. • The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 125
EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 126
you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to load default BIOS values. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-45 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 127
displays may not be same as shown. Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save them on the USB flash drive - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 128
ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. See Chaper 3 of your motherboard user manual for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-47 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 129
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The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Click an item to install The Make Disk menu contains items to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. The Manual menu contains the list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 131
support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Click the Manual tab. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 132
Tool menu vary with models. • The screeshots of AI Suite II in this user manual are for reference only. The actual screenshots vary with models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-3 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 133
4.3.2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages as well as Auto Tuning function that offers automatic and easy overclocking and system level up. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch TurboV - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 134
immediately • Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. Refer to Chapter 3 of your motherboard user manual for details. • The CPU Ratio bars show the status of the CPU cores, which vary with your CPU model. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-5 Chapter - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 135
to restore all start-up settings Adjustment bars Undoes all changes without applying Applies all changes Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO motherboard, a better thermal environment is strongly recommended. • Fast Tuning: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for CPU and memory - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 136
indicating the overclocking process. Click Stop if you want to cancel the Overclocking process. 5. TurboV automatically adjusts and saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. Click OK to exit. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-7 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 137
, and minimize power loss. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI+ Power Control by clicking Tool > DIGI+ Power Control on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Select CPU Power or DRAM Power to adjust the power control settings. Smart DIGI+ 4 1 5 2 6 3 Function no - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 138
wider total power range for overclocking. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery. CPU Voltage Frequency Switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-9 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 139
efficiency. * The system automatically set the default to [Extreme] when using the Intel® iGPU. CPU Power Thermal Control A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range, and extends the overclocking tolerance to enlarge overclocking potential. CPU Power Response Control The DIGI+ VRM - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 140
wider DRAM power thermal range, and extends the overclocking tolerance to enlarge overclocking potential. • The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. • Do not remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions must be monitored. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-11 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 141
You can also customize each mode by configuring settings like CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Launching EPU After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch EPU by clicking Tool > EPU on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Displays the following message - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 142
the transfer speed of your USB 3.0 devices with ease. Launching USB 3.0 Boost After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch USB 3.0 Boost by clicking Tool > USB 3.0 Boost on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Configuring USB 3.0 Boost 1. Connect a USB 3.0 device to the USB - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 143
USB storage device. With ASUS USB BIOS Flashback hardware feature, the system BIOS is conveniently updated without booting your system. Sets the schedule for BIOS Update download Click to check for an update BIOS firmware available for download Current BIOS information Cancels all changes Applies - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 144
from the Save to field, select the USB flashdrive, and click Download. 4. After the download is complete, click OK. After you download the BIOS file to your flash drive, you can update the motherboard's BIOS. Refer to 2.3.11 USB BIOS Flashback for details. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-15 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 145
with instant activation for complete ease of use. Launching ASUS SSD Caching After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS SSD Caching by clicking Tool > ASUS SSD Caching on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Configuring ASUS SSD Caching 1. Connect one HDD and one SSD to - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 146
of any problem with these components. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. With this utility, you are assured that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. Launching Probe II After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 147
for certain purposes. Launching Sensor Recorder After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch Sensor Recorder by clicking Tool > Sensor Recorder on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Using Sensor Recorder Click on Voltage/ Temperature/ Fan Speed tabs for the status you want to - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 148
feature. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update> ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Using ASUS Update Select the way you would like to do with the BIOS utility. Click on Next and follow the instructions to - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 149
ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch MyLogo by clicking Update> MyLogo on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Using MyLogo Select the way you would like to do update your boot logo. Then click Next and follow the given instructions. Change the BIOS boot - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 150
at Picture File, Browse to select the desired image for boot logo. Click Next. 3. Follow steps 2-5 in Change the BIOS boot logo of my motherboard to complete logo update. Chapter 4 The fullscreen logo application in BIOS utility must be enabled for MyLogo to take effect. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-21 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 151
button Control 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 detailed software configuration. • Due to Intel® Z77 platform does not support Windows® Vista™, Realtek HD Audio driver - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 152
configurations The motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solutions: • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5 support. • Marvell® RAID utility with RAID 0 and RAID 1 support. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 153
Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration: 1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 154
SELECT DISKS ] Serial # 9LS0HJA4 9LS0F4HL 3LS0JYL8 9LS0BJ5H Size 149.0GB 149.0GB 149.0GB 149.0GB Status Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Select 2 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume. [↑↓]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-25 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 155
the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only),and are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB We recommend audio and video editing. 7. When the Capacity item is selected, enter the RAID Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 156
RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears: Intel . ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-27 Chapter 4 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 157
4.4.5 Marvell RAID utility The onboard Marvell SATA 6.0 Gb/s controller allows you to create a RAID 0 or RAID 1 array using two SATA hard disk drives. Refer to Chapter 2 of your motherboard user manual for the exact location of the Marvell SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector. To enter the Marvell utility, press - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 158
. The following warning message appears: Create Virtual Disk Do you want to create this virtual disk ? Yes No Press to create the RAID array, or press to cancel. The new RAID array appears under Virtual Disks, as shown in the image below. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-29 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 159
Mode ▶ ▶ Help Marvell RAID on chip controller. ENTER: Operation F10: Exit/Save ESC: Return 6. Press . The following warning message appears: Exit Do you want to exit from Marvell BIOS Setup? Yes No Press to save the RAID setting and exit the Marvell RAID utility. Delete an existing - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 160
to delete the Master Boot Record (MBR) from the selected RAID array. 3. Press . The following warning message appears: Exit Do you want to exit from Marvell BIOS Setup? Yes No Press to save the RAID setting and exit the Marvell RAID utility. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-31 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 161
® 3rd/2nd generation Core Processor family Windows® 7 operating systems One dedicated SSD (Solid State Disk) to support Intel® Smart Response and Intel ® Rapid Start Technology is necessary. Refer to the SSD Capacity Requirements table for the information of SSD size, partition capacity, and system - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 162
memory under Windows® 7 32-bit operating system. • Only Intel® internal SATA ports (gray and blue) support Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies. • The performance of Intel® Smart Response Technology and Intel® Rapid Storage Technology vary by the installed SSD. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 163
applying Intel® Smart Response Technology, setting the SATA Mode BIOS item to [RAID mode] in BIOS setup is necessary. Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details Installing Intel® Smart Response Technology 1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 164
Advanced > PCH Configuration in BIOS item, and enable Intel® Rapid Start Technology. • Ensure to follow the procedure Creating a partition precisely to enable the Intel Rapid Start function. Error message appears if you install the Intel® Rapid Start Utility before creating a partition. Creating - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 165
Management. Ensure to set your cache memory value of 18.6GB in Intel® Smart Response to allow enough capacity for the Intel® Rapid Start partition. 5. Key in the required partition size, and must be equal to the system DRAM memory (1GB = 1024MB). Click Shrink. Go to Start > Control Panel > System - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 166
disk. 11. Select the RAW volume which has the same size as the shrinked volume, type select volume x (x = number), and press Enter to store the Intel® Rapid Start partition. • The value "x" refers to a disk number where you want to create the store partition. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-37 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 167
, and this results to function failure of Intel® Rapid Start Technology. Enabling and disabling the Intel® Rapid Start Technology under the OS Install the Intel® Rapid Start Technology first from your support DVD in order to launch the Intel® Rapid Start Manager. After creating the partition, launch - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 168
DISKPART, and press Enter. 4. Select the disk (SSD) where the Intel® Rapid Start Technology is installed for volume recovery, type select disk x (x = number), and press Enter. The value "x" refers to a disk number where you want to delete the store partition. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-39 Chapter 4 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 169
5. Type list partition, press Enter, and select the partition where the Intel® Rapid Start Technology is installed by typing select partition x (x = number), and press Enter. The value "x" refers to a disk number where you want to delete the store partition. 6. Type delete partition - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 170
Connect Technology 1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. 2. Go to Utilities, and click Intel® Smart Connect Technology. 3. As the setup wizard appears, click Next to begin the setup. 4. Tick I accept the terms in the License Agreement, and click Next. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-41 Chapter 4 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 171
help topics Click to configure the basic settings Click to enable or disable the function When updating is enabled, click to reset all settings to default. When the scroll bar is activated, adjust the waking up time period for Internet data update. 4-42 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 172
during low power usage time period for power saving. This setting only applies to the assigned time period. 5. In the Help tab, click About to view the feature's version. Click Topics to learn more about the Intel® Smart Connect Technology and its configuration. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-43 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 173
disk. 3. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 4. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click Intel AHCI/RAID Driver Disk to create a RAID driver disk. 5. Select USB floppy disk drive as the destination disk. 6. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 174
OS version. Click OK. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-45 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 175
not recognize the USB floppy disk drive when you install the RAID driver from a floppy disk during the OS installation. To solve this issue, add the USB floppy or start menu, and then select Manage from the pop-up window. or 3. Select Device Manager. From the Universal Serial Bus controllers, right - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 176
= "USB\VID_03EE&PID_6901", "usbstor" Add the same line to both sections. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. Save and exit the file. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-47 Chapter 4 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 177
Chapter 4 4-48 Chapter 4: Software support - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 178
2. For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. For Windows Vista, go to Control Panel > Programs and Features. 3. Select your current graphics card driver/s. 4. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. 5. Turn off your computer. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 5-1 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 179
Prepare two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. 2. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. 3. Ensure that the - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 180
graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the ATI Catalyst™ Control - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 181
(GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.2.1 Requirements • In SLI mode, you should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. • Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Download the latest driver from - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 182
PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). 5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the SLI feature in NVIDIA® Control Panel under - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 183
Chapter 5 B1. If you cannot see the NVIDIA Control Panel item in step (A), select Personalize. B2. From the Personalization window, select Display Settings. B3. From the Display Settings dialog box, click Advanced Settings. 5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 184
click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel. Chapter 5 B5. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window, select Set SLI Configuration. Click Enable SLI and set the display for viewing SLI rendered content. When done, click Apply. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 185
® Quick Sync Video feature is supported by the 3rd/2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family. • iGPU Multi-Monitor support option must be enabled in BIOS and install both Intel® Graphics Accelerator, and graphics card driver before installing LucidLogix Virtu MVP from ASUS support DVD. Refer to - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 186
, the display must be connected to the onboard video output. Ensure to set the Primary Display to iGPU in BIOS to activate i-Mode support. d-Mode To use LucidLogix Virtu MVP in d-Mode, the display must be connected to the installed graphics card. • Ensure to set the Primary Display to PCIE or PCIE - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 187
Control Panel to allow you to configure the main features, adjust the performance settings and select applications for graphical virtualization. To open the control you can set to show or hide the In-Game icon. Click to turn ON/OFF the LucidLogix Virtu MVP Click to restore to default settings Tick - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 188
Chapter 5 Performance Allows you to turn ON/OFF the Hyperformance® or Virtual Vsync function. Click to turn Hyperformance® ON or OFF Click to turn Virtual Vsync ON or OFF ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 5-11 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 189
with media extensive performance. • H column allows you to run applications with Hyperformance®. Tick H to enhance graphical performance for that application. Actual graphical performance varies with the application used and graphics card installed. 5-12 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 190
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions help. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE A-1 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 191
radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in be placed in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 192
Class B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. BSMI: Taiwan Wireless Statement Japan RF Equipment Statement KC (RF Equipment) ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE A-3 - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 193
Appendices A-4 Appendices - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 194
+886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail [email protected] Web site www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone Online support +86-21-38429911 support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA Telephone +1-812-282-3777 Fax - Asus P8Z77-V DELUXE | P8Z77-V DELUXE User's Manual - Page 195
2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : P8Z77-V Deluxe Conforms to the following specifications: FCC
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