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CPU Power Wattage Cut in Half (With next generation Intel® VRD 12.5 future power technology) SMART DIGI+ Technology also includes the Smart CPU Power Level profile, which reduces CPU power usage at the specified power level, thus creating a cooler and quieter system. EPU EPU (Energy Processing Unit), the world's first real-time system power-saving chip, automatically detects the current system load and intelligently moderates power usage. It offers a total system-wide energy optimization, reduces fan noise, and extends the component's lifespan. 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features Wi-Fi GO! ASUS Wi-Fi GO! leads the way to a more enjoyable home entertainment. With ASUS Wi-Fi GO!, you can wirelessly stream media files to DLNA devices, remotely control and access your computer using your mobile device, and easily transfer files between your computer and mobile device. Conveniently use and enjoy these ASUS Wi-Fi GO! functions: • DLNA Media Hub: Provides support to the latest DLNA standard, and allows you to stream media files to a DLNA-supported device. • Remote Desktop: Allows you to view your computer's desktop and remotely operate your computer in real-time from your mobile device. • Remote Keyboard and Mouse: Allows you to use your mobile device's touch panel as a remote keyboard and mouse for your computer. • Smart Motion Control: Allows you to remotely control your computer using your mobile device's customized gestures. • File Transfer: Allows you to transfer files between your computer and mobile device. • Capture and Send: Allows you to take screenshots and send them to a mobile device. GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance, facilitates flexible frequency adjustments, and easily delivers stable system-level upgrades for every use. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. Witht USB 3.0 Boost technology, 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. USB Charger+ With a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge all your smart devices such as smartphones, tablets, and more, all up to three times faster, even when the system is powered off, in sleep, or hibernation mode. Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 1-3

Section	Page
Safety information	7
About this guide	8
P8Z77-V PREMIUM Windows® OS restrictions	10
P8Z77-V PREMIUM specifications summary	11
Package contents	16
Installation tools and components	17
Product introduction	19
1.1 Special features	19
1.1.1 Product highlights	19
1.1.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with SMART DIGI+ Power Control	20
1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features	21
1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution	22
1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY	22
1.1.6 Other special features	23
1.2 Motherboard overview	24
1.2.1 Before you proceed	24
1.2.2 Motherboard layout	25
1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	27
1.2.4 System memory	28
1.2.5 Expansion slots	42
1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches	44
1.2.7 Jumpers	49
1.2.8 Onboard LEDs	50
1.2.9 Internal connectors	57
Basic Installation	67
2.1 Building your PC system	67
2.1.1 Motherboard installation	67
2.1.2 CPU installation	70
2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation	71
2.1.4 DIMM installation	73
2.1.5 ATX Power connection	74
2.1.6 SATA device connection	75
2.1.7 Front I/O Connector	76
2.1.8 Expansion Card installation	77
2.1.9 Wi-Fi GO! card installation	78
2.2 BIOS update utility	80
2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback	80
2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections	81
2.3.1 Rear I/O connection	81
2.3.2 Audio I/O connections	83
2.4 Starting up for the first time	85
2.5 Turning off the computer	86
BIOS setup	87
3.1 Knowing BIOS	87
3.2 BIOS setup program	88
3.2.1 EZ Mode	89
3.2.2 Advanced Mode	90
3.3 Main menu	92
3.4 Ai Tweaker menu	94
3.5 Advanced menu	106
3.5.1 CPU Configuration	107
3.5.2 PCH Configuration	109
3.5.3 SATA Configuration	110
3.5.4 System Agent Configuration	111
3.5.5 Intel® Thunderbolt	113
3.5.6 USB Configuration	114
3.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuration	115
3.5.8 APM	117
3.5.9 Network Stack	118
3.6 Monitor menu	119
3.7 Boot menu	122
3.8 Tools menu	124
3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility	124
3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile	124
3.8.3 ASUS SPD Information	125
3.9 Exit menu	126
3.10 Updating BIOS	127
3.10.1 ASUS Update	127
3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2	130
3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3	131
3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	132
Software support	135
4.1 Installing an operating system	135
4.2 Support DVD information	135
4.2.1 Running the support DVD	135
4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals	136
4.3 Software information	137
4.3.1 AI Suite II	137
4.3.2 TurboV EVO	138
4.3.3 DIGI+ Power Control	143
4.3.4 EPU	147
4.3.5 USB 3.0 Boost	148
4.3.6 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard	149
4.3.7 ASUS SSD Caching II	151
4.3.8 Ai Charger+	153
4.3.9 Probe II	154
4.3.10 Sensor Recorder	155
4.3.11 ASUS Update	157
4.3.12 MyLogo2	158
4.3.13 Audio configurations	159
RAID support	161
5.1 RAID configurations	161
5.1.1 RAID definitions	161
5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	162
5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS	162
5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility	163
5.1.5 Marvell RAID utility	167
5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk	171
5.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	171
5.2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®	171
5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation	172
5.2.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive	173
Multiple GPU support	175
6.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technology	175
6.1.1 Requirements	175
6.1.2 Before you begin	175
6.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards	176
6.1.4 Installing three CrossFireX™ graphics cards	177
6.1.5 Installing four CrossFireX™ graphics cards	178
6.1.6 Installing the device drivers	179
6.1.7 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology	179
6.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology	181
6.2.1 Requirements	181
6.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards	181
6.2.3 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards	182
6.2.4 Installing four SLI-ready graphics cards	183
6.2.5 Installing the device drivers	183
6.2.6 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology	184
6.3 LucidLogix Virtu MVP	186
6.3.1 Installing LucidLogix Virtu MVP	186
6.3.2 Setting up your display	187
6.3.3 Configuring LucidLogix Virtu MVP	188
Intel® technologies	191
7.1 Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies	191
7.1.1 Intel® Smart Response Technology	193
7.1.2 Intel® Rapid Start Technology	194
7.1.3 Intel® Smart Connect Technology	200
Appendices	203
Notices	203

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Chapter 1

CPU Power Wattage Cut in Half (With next generation Intel

VRD 12.5 future

power technology)

SMART DIGI+ Technology also includes the Smart CPU Power Level proﬁle, which reduces

CPU power usage at the speciﬁed power level, thus creating a cooler and quieter system.

EPU

EPU (Energy Processing Unit), the world’s ﬁrst real-time system power-saving chip,

automatically detects the current system load and intelligently moderates power usage.

It offers a total system-wide energy optimization, reduces fan noise, and extends the

component’s lifespan.

1.1.3

ASUS Exclusive Features

Wi-Fi GO!

ASUS Wi-Fi GO! leads the way to a more enjoyable home entertainment. With ASUS Wi-Fi

GO!, you can wirelessly stream media ﬁles to DLNA devices, remotely control and access

your computer using your mobile device, and easily transfer ﬁles between your computer and

mobile device.

Conveniently use and enjoy these ASUS Wi-Fi GO! functions:

DLNA Media Hub:

Provides support to the latest DLNA standard, and allows you to

stream media ﬁles to a DLNA-supported device.

Remote Desktop:

Allows you to view your computer’s desktop and remotely operate

your computer in real-time from your mobile device.

Remote Keyboard and Mouse:

Allows you to use your mobile device’s touch panel as a

remote keyboard and mouse for your computer.

Smart Motion Control:

Allows you to remotely control your computer using your mobile

device’s customized gestures.

File Transfer:

Allows you to transfer ﬁles between your computer and mobile device.

Capture and Send:

Allows you to take screenshots and send them to a mobile device.

GPU Boost

GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance, facilitates

ﬂexible frequency adjustments, and easily delivers stable system-level upgrades for every

use.

USB 3.0 Boost

ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest

USB 3.0 standard. Witht USB 3.0 Boost technology, 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.

USB Charger+

With a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge all your smart devices such as

smartphones, tablets, and more, all up to three times faster, even when the system is

powered off, in sleep, or hibernation mode.

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