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1.1.6 Other special features LucidLogix® Virtu™ MVP LucidLogix® Virtu™ MVP, with HyperFormance™ Technology, is designed for Intel® processor graphics chip on Windows® 7 and perfectly combines the performance of a discrete graphics card with fast computing iGPU (Integrated Graphics Processing Unit). The newly-designed Virtual Sync eliminates tearing artifacts allowing you to enjoy a smoother gaming experience. LucidLogix® Virtu™ MVP can also dynamically assign tasks to the best available graphics resource based on power, performance, and system load. With Intel® Quick Sync Video 2.0 technology, it provides 3x faster video conversion of NVIDIA and AMD graphics cards while retaining the graphics cards' high-end 3D rendering and gaming performance. When the discrete graphics cards are not in use, it drastically reduces the power usage, making the system more environmentally friendly. * LucidLogix Virtu MVP supports Windows® 7 operating system. ** Intel® 2nd/3rd generation Core™ processors support the Intel® Quick Sync Video feature. ErP Ready The motherboard is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy 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. Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 1-5

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

1.1.6

Other special features

LucidLogix

Virtu™ MVP

LucidLogix

Virtu™ MVP, with HyperFormance™ Technology, is designed for Intel

processor

graphics chip on Windows

7 and perfectly combines the performance of a discrete graphics

card with fast computing iGPU (Integrated Graphics Processing Unit). The newly-designed

Virtual Sync eliminates tearing artifacts allowing you to enjoy a smoother gaming experience.

LucidLogix

Virtu™ MVP can also dynamically assign tasks to the best available graphics

resource based on power, performance, and system load. With Intel

Quick Sync Video 2.0

technology, it provides 3x faster video conversion of NVIDIA and AMD graphics cards while

retaining the graphics cards’ high-end 3D rendering and gaming performance. When the

discrete graphics cards are not in use, it drastically reduces the power usage, making the

system more environmentally friendly.

LucidLogix Virtu MVP supports Windows

7 operating system.

** Intel

2nd/3rd generation Core™ processors support the Intel® Quick Sync Video feature.

ErP Ready

The motherboard is European Union’s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires

products to meet certain energy 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.