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Chapter 1

Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support

Flexible Multi-GPU Solutions, Your Weapon of Choice!

P8Z77-V DELUXE brings you the multi-GPU choice of either SLI™ or CrossFireX. The

motherboard features the most powerful Intel

®

Z77 platform to optimize PCIe allocation in

multiple GPU configurations. Expect a brand-new gaming style you’ve never experienced

before!

Intel

®

Smart Response Technology

SSD Speed with HDD Capacity

Intel

®

Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance. It uses an installed

fast SSD (min 18.6GB available capacity required) as a cache for frequently accessed data.

Key benefits include reduced load and wait times, and lower power consumption through the

elimination of unnecessary hard drive spin. This technology combines SSD performance with

hard drive capacity, operating up to 6X faster than a hard drive-only system, and an important

part of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing.

* Intel

®

Smart Response Technology is supported by 2nd/3rd generation Intel

®

Core™ processor

family on Windows

®

7™ operating systems.

** Operating systems must be installed on the HDD to launch Intel

®

Smart Response Technology.

The capacity of the SSD is reserved for caching function.

Intel

®

Smart Connect Technology

Your computer can receive web updates with fresh content for selected applications, even

when the system is in sleep mode. This means less time waiting for applications to update,

and sync with the cloud, leading to a more efficient computing experience.

Intel

®

Rapid Start Technology

Allows your computer to quickly resume from a low-power hibernate state in seconds. Saving

system memory to the designed SSD, it provides your computer a faster wake-up response

time, while still keeping the energy use low.

Complete USB 3.0 Integration

ASUS facilitates the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel – 8 USB

3.0 ports in total. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to 10 times

faster than USB 2.0. The P8Z77-V DELUXE affords greater convenience to high speed

connectivity.

Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support

The Intel

®

Z77 Express Chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA)

interface, delivering up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports

with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus

systems.

Dual Gigabit LAN support

The P8Z77-V DELUXE features the dual Gigabit LAN design which complies 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

Section	Page
Safety information	7
About this guide	8
P8Z77-V DELUXE specifications summary	10
Chapter 1: Product introduction	16
1.1 Welcome!	16
1.2 Package contents	16
1.3 Special features	17
1.3.1 Product highlights	17
1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3.1 with New DIGI+ Power Control	19
1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features	20
1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution	22
1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY	22
1.3.6 Other special features	23
Chapter 2: Hardware information	26
2.1 Before you proceed	26
2.2 Motherboard overview	27
2.2.1 Motherboard layout	27
2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	29
2.2.3 System memory	30
2.2.4 Expansion slots	39
2.2.5 Onboard switches	41
2.2.6 Onboard LEDs	46
2.2.7 Internal connectors	52
2.3 Building your computer system	61
2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system	61
2.3.2 CPU installation	62
2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation	64
2.3.4 DIMM installation	66
2.3.5 Motherboard installation	67
2.3.6 ATX Power connection	69
2.3.7 SATA device connection	70
2.3.8 Front I/O Connector	71
2.3.9 Expansion Card installation	72
2.3.10 Wireless and Bluetooth Module Installation	73
2.3.11 USB BIOS Flashback	75
2.3.12 Rear panel connection	76
2.3.13 Audio I/O connections	78
2.4 Starting up for the first time	80
2.5 Turning off the computer	80
Chapter 3: BIOS setup	82
3.1 Knowing BIOS	82
3.2 BIOS setup program	82
3.2.1 EZ Mode	83
3.2.2 Advanced Mode	84
3.3 Main menu	86
3.4 Ai Tweaker menu	88
3.5 Advanced menu	99
3.5.1 CPU Configuration	100
3.5.2 PCH Configuration	102
3.5.3 SATA Configuration	103
3.5.4 System Agent Configuration	104
3.5.5 USB Configuration	106
3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration	107
3.5.7 APM	110
3.5.8 Network Stack	111
3.6 Monitor menu	112
3.7 Boot menu	116
3.8 Tools menu	118
3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility	118
3.8.2. ASUS O.C. Profile	118
3.8.3. ASUS SPD Information	119
3.8.4. ASUS Drive Xpert	120
3.9 Exit menu	121
3.10 Updating BIOS	122
3.10.1 ASUS Update utility	122
3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	125
3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	126
3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	127
Chapter 4: Software support	130
4.1 Installing an operating system	130
4.2 Support DVD information	130
4.2.1 Running the support DVD	130
4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals	131
4.3 Software information	132
4.3.1 AI Suite II	132
4.3.2 TurboV EVO	133
4.3.3 DIGI+ Power Control	137
4.3.4 EPU	141
4.3.5 USB 3.0 Boost	142
4.3.6 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard	143
4.3.7 ASUS SSD Caching	145
4.3.8 Probe II	146
4.3.9 Sensor Recorder	147
4.3.10 ASUS Update	148
4.3.11 MyLogo2	149
4.3.12 Audio configurations	151
4.4 RAID configurations	152
4.4.1 RAID definitions	152
4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	153
4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS	153
4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility	153
4.4.5 Marvell RAID utility	157
4.4.6 Introduction to Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies	161
4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk	173
4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	173
4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®	173
4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation	174
4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive	175
Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support	178
5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology	178
5.1.1 Requirements	178
5.1.2 Before you begin	178
5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards	179
5.1.4 Installing the device drivers	180
5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology	180
5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology	181
5.2.1 Requirements	181
5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards	181
5.2.3 Installing the device drivers	182
5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology	182
5.3 LucidLogix Virtu MVP	185
5.3.1 Installing LucidLogix Virtu MVP	185
5.3.2 Setting up your display	186
5.3.3 Configuring LucidLogix Virtu MVP	187
Appendices	190
Notices	190

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