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    P8Z77 WS Motherboard
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    2011, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; or (2) for the cost of problems in obtaining the full corresponding source code we would be much obliged if you give us a notification to the email address [email protected], stating the product and describing the problem
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    1-6 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-6 1.3.6 ASUS Workstation exclusive features 1-7 1.3.7 Other special features 1-8 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 memory
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    SPD Information 3-37 3.8.4. ASUS Drive Xpert 3-38 3.9 Exit menu 3-39 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-40 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-40 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-43 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-44 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-45 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an
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    software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 TurboV EVO 4-4 4.3.3 DIGI+ Power Control 4-9 4.3.4 EPU 4-13 4.3.5 Probe II 4-14 4.3.6 FAN Xpert 4-15 4.3.7 Sensor Recorder 4-16 4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4-17 4.3.9 USB 3.0 Boost 4-19 4.3.10 ASUS Update
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    5-4 5.2.3 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards 5-5 5.2.4 Installing four SLI-ready graphics cards 5-6 5.2.3 Installing the device drivers 5-7 5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-7 5.3 LucidLogix® Virtu™ solution 5-10 5.3.1 Hardware installAMDon 5-10 5.3.2 Software configuration
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    and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This
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    Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. viii
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    support This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated
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    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
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    www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Intel® Z77 Express Chipset 4 x DIMMs, max. 32GB, DDR3 2600(O.C.)*/2400(O.C.)*/2200(O.C.)/1866(O.C.) /1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) *** Hyper DIMM support is
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    P8Z77 WS specifications summary USB ASUS Unique Features 2 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers-supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode. - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue) Intel® Z77 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Turbo Mode* - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front
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    P8Z77 WS specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features Workstation Unique Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Design: - ASUS Q-code - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS
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    P8Z77 WS specifications summary Accessories Support DVD contents Form factor 4 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables ASUS 3-Way SLI bridge connector ASUS SLI bridge connector I/O Shield User Manual Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form
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    for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8Z77 WS 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 4-way SLI bridge 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 1 x 3-way SLI bridge • If any of the
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    MHz memory modules run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support Flexible Multi-GPU Solutions, Your Weapon of Choice! P8Z77 WS brings you the multi-GPU choice of either SLI™ or CrossFireX. The motherboard features the most powerful Intel® Z77
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    speeds up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. The P8Z77 WS 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
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    CPU power consumption to a specific indicated wattage with a single click, creating a cooler 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
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    CPU or a DRAM installed into the motherboard. Just plug in a USB flash drive containing the BIOS file, and press the BIOS Flashback button for 3 seconds with the power supply connected. The UEFI BIOS then automatically updates without requiring further interaction. With its new complementary Windows
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    . It reacts to system loads for greater control. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface Media-renowned UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with selectable modes and native support for hard drives over 2.2 TB. Users can also drag
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    in dual server grade Intel® Gigabit LAN. This leads to lower 71% CPU utilization , increasing throughput to achieve outstanding performance as well as better support for diverse operating systems. WS O.C. LED At a glance workstation overclocking status with easy to understand color coding. Red means
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    to fully utilize 3x faster video conversion with Intel® Quick Sync Video 2.0 technology while retaining high-end 3D rendering and gaming performance, provided by both Virtu MVP supports Windows® 7 operating system. ** Intel® Quick Sync Video feature is supported by 3rd/2nd generation Intel® Core™
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    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 to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P8Z77 WS 2-1
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    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
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    pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [navy blue]) 10. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) 11. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) 12. Clear CMOS switch 13. EPU switch 14. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 15. Q-Code LED (LED1, LED2) 16
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    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
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    System 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 WS
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    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 WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support
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    power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 2 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slot Description PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot (single x16 (Recommend for single VGA) x8 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 N/A x8 ASUS P8Z77 WS 2-7
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    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
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    indicating that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch. 2. Reset switch Press the reset switch to reboot the system. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77 WS 2-9
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    boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch to boot and load 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
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    switch lights when the switch setting is turned to Enable. Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the TPU LED. • If you change the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. However, the system will use the last setting you have made. ASUS P8Z77 WS 2-11
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    switch lights when the switch setting is turned to Enable. Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you change the • You may change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. However,
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    6. Clear CMOS switch Turning this switch to clear the BIOS setup information, only when the systems hangs due to overclocking. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77 WS 2-13
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    2.2.6 Onboard LEDs 1. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs of CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD indicate key components status during POST (Power-on Self Test). If an error is found , the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is solved. This user-friendly design provides an
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    3. EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable. 4. Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you the 2-digit display, allowing you to know the system status. Refer to the Q-Code table below for details. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77 WS 2-15
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    PEI Core is started Pre-memory CPU initialization 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
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    Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services CPU DXE initialization is started PCI host bridge initialization System Agent DXE initialization is started System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started ASUS P8Z77 WS 2-17
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    initialization Reserved for future AMI DXE codes Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus 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
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    (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available ACPI/ASL Checkpoints Code 0x01 0x02 0x03 0x04 0x05 . ASUS P8Z77 WS 2-19
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    2.2.7 Jumper 1. Chassis Fan control setting (3-pin CHAFAN_SEL) These jumpers allow you to switch for fan pin selection. The CHAFAN_SEL jumper is for the front fans and rear fans control. Set to pins 1-2 when using 3-pin fans or pins 2-3 when using 4-pin fans. • If you use a 4-pin fan but set the
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    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 versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. ASUS P8Z77 WS
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    10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z77 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
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    Controller Driver. For Windows Vista / Windows 7 OS, load only the Marvell 91xx SATA Controller Driver. • Connect one HDD and one SSD to Marvell® SATA6G_E1/E2 connectors for a high performance of ASUS SSD Caching. • The SATA6G_E1/E2 connectors are recommended for regular use. ASUS P8Z77 WS 2-23
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    to Intel® limitations, the USB3_12 only supports Windows® 7 operating system. 5. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin 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
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    the system chassis. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 7. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The IEEE 1394 bracket is purchased separately. ASUS P8Z77 WS 2-25
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    inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • 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
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    (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS ASUS P8Z77 WS 2-27
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    stability. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. 11. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector
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    connector supports several 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 WS
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    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. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware
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    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 WS 2-31
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    4 C A B 5 Chapter 2 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    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 WS 2-33
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    To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A Chapter 2 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    2.3.4 1 DIMM installation 2 Chapter 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A ASUS P8Z77 WS 2-35
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    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 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    3 Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. ASUS P8Z77 WS 2-37
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    2.3.6 1 ATX Power connection 2 OR OR Chapter 2 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    2.3.7 1 SATA device connection OR 2 OR Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77 WS 2-39
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    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
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    2.3.9 Expansion Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77 WS 2-41
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    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 along with the updating speed. 6. BIOS update is complete once the light signal goes out. USB BIOS Flashback port 1.
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    Boost UASP Mode. Bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger+ 12. Audio I/O ports** *, ** 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 WS 2-43
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    ports, you have to 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 Devices Configuration for details. ** LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Status
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    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 WS 2-45
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    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. 2-46 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    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 WS 2-47
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    Chapter 2 2-48 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 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 to make it as easy to use as possible
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    setup program Clicks to display all fan speeds if available Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Chapter
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    end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows Configuration fields General help Advanced Chapter 3 Pop-up window Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system ASUS P8Z77 WS 3-3
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    the item and press . Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. description of the selected item. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it to the removable storage device. Configuration fields These
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    [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Configuration options: [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] 3.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 3.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. ASUS P8Z77 WS 3-5
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    items allow you to change the system security settings. Chapter 3 • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) 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
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    > when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77 WS 3-7
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    you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Chapter
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    the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. The item X.M.P. appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. Turbo Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU ratio automatically or manually. [Auto] Sets all Turbo Ratio to Intel® CPU default
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    -2660MHz] [DDR3-2800MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If 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 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS
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    may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default settings.Primary Timings Chapter 3 Scroll down to display the following items: ASUS P8Z77 WS 3-11
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    Interval [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [65535 DRAM Clock] DRAM WRITE Recovery Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [31 DRAM Clock] 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    : [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [8 DRAM Clock] tWW (DR) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [8 DRAM Clock] tWWSR [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM Clock] - [7 DRAM Clock] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77 WS 3-13
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    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
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    performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. CPU Voltage Frequency [Auto] Frequency switching affects the VRM transient response, and the thermal component. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77 WS 3-15
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    [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
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    CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.20V to 1.99V with a 0.005V interval. The 1.92V voltage is available only when the Extreme OV item is set to [Enabled]. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77 WS
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    Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may damage the CPU a 0.00625V interval. CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU PLL voltage. The the CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, iGPU Manual Voltage, Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. DRAM CTRL REF
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    3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77 WS 3-19
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    The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you installed. Chapter 3 Scroll down to display the following items: Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the
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    the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology. [Disabled] Disables the function. CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Enabled] Enables the C3 Report support function. [Disabled] Disables the function. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77 WS
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    C6 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. [Auto] Set this item automatically. [Enabled] Enables the C6 Report support function. [Disabled] Disables the function. 3.5.2 PCH Configuration Chapter 3 High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable
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    whether the partition size is enough at S3 entry. Key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology ISCT Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ISCT configuration. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77 WS 3-23
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    SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. 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
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    Multi-Monitor [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] ASUS P8Z77 WS 3-25
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    [Smart Auto] Allows you to select the Intel xHCI Mode. Configuration options: [Smart Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Chapter 3 Scroll down to display the following items: HD Audio audio module supports. [HD] [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 ASUS P8Z77 WS 3-27
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    ] [Enabled] Enables the onboard 1394 controller. [Disabled] Check And Update [Disabled] Configuration Intel LAN1/2 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Intel LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Intel the PXE OptionRom of the Intel LAN controller. Configuration options:
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    charging support. Serial Port Configuration The sub-item in this menu allow you to set the serial port configuration. This item functions only if there is a serial port (COM1) connector on the motherboard. Serial on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. ASUS P8Z77 WS 3-29
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    wake event. [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/ Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values PXE Support [Enable] This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv4 PXE Support. Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enabled] Ipv6 PXE Support [
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    3.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Chapter 3 Scroll down to display the following items: Scroll down to display the following items: ASUS P8Z77 WS 3-31
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    Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. CPU Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] CPU OPT Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore
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    Fan Profile to [Manual]. Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77 WS
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    Enables the full screen logo display feature. [Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature. Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] The system waits for the key to be pressed
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    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. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77 WS
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    or [No], then press to confirm your choice. For more details, refer to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3.8.2. ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Chapter 3 The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. 3-36
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    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 Allows you to view the DRAM SPD information. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77 WS 3-37
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    ) / SATA 6G E2 (Blue) Press to display the information of the hard disks which are connected to the SATA6G_E1 and SATA6G_E2 connectors on the motherboard. 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    a confirmation window appears. Select ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen. Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77 WS
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    the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • Download the latest BIOS
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    Chapter 3 4. You can decide whether to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to continue. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. ASUS P8Z77 WS 3-41
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    No to continue. 4. Follow the onscreen 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
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    program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to enable it. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z77 WS fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0080 Folder Info 12/21/11 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 12/21/2011 P8Z77ID.ROM File Infor MODEL: Help
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    Menu for details. 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB
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    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 Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77 WS 3-45
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    D:\>bupdater /i 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2012/12/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD: P8Z77 WS VER: 0205 DATE: 12/21/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8Z77ID.CAP 2097152
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    the ASUS contact information. Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information Chapter 4 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. ASUS P8Z77 WS 4-1
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    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
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    Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click 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 WS
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    the motherboard support DVD, launch TurboV EVO by clicking Tool > TurboV EVO on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. TurboV TurboV allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU
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    changes 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 WS 4-5 Chapter 4
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    overclocking for CPU and memory Using Fast Tuning 1. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. 2. Read through the warning messages and click OK to start auto-overclocking. ll ll 3. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows
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    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. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77 WS 4-7
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    USB charging faster than the standard USB devices. If your USB device supports the BC 1.1 function*, when you connect your USB device to your the standard USB devices**. • * Check your USB device manufacturer if it fully supports the BC 1.1 function. • ** The actual charging speed may vary with your
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    II from the motherboard support DVD, launch CPU default setting. Enabling the Smart CPU Power Level may decrease the total power delivery to the CPU, and affect the CPU performance under a heavy system load. The system restores to its default settings on the next startup. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77 WS
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    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 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support
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    line Calibration Load-line is defined by Intel VRM specifications, and affects the iGPU CPU. Apply a higher value for an extreme overclocking. CPU Power Duty Control CPU Power Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal of every phase component. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77 WS
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    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 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support
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    settings like CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Launching EPU After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77 WS 4-13
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    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
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    FAN Xpert After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch FAN Xpert by clicking Tool > Fan CPU fan profile under certain limitations. Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS P8Z77 WS
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    . Launching Sensor Recorder After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch Sensor Recorder by clicking Tool > Sensor Recorder click on Recording again. 4. To track the recorded contents, set Type/ Date/ Select display items to display the history details. Chapter 4 Click on
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    download schedule. Click Cancel to cancel the changes made. Downloading the updated BIOS Plug the flash drive before you start downloading. 1. Click Check for New BIOS Update to look for an updated BIOS firmware. 2. Wait for the system to check the latest BIOS firmware. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77 WS
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    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 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support
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    the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. • Due to Intel® chipset limitation, Intel® USB 3.0 ports do not support ASUS 3.0 Boost in Windows XP operating system. • Use the USB 3.0 devices for high performance. The data transfer speed varies with USB devices. ASUS P8Z77 WS
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    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 complete your request. • Update BIOS from Internet Download the
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    completed. • For regular usage, the SATA6G_E1/E2 connectors are recommended for data drives. • After disabling SSD Caching, the SSD will become a non-configurable disk in Windows OS. To use the SSD again for normal functions, go to Disk Management to reconfigure the SSD. ASUS P8Z77 WS 4-21
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    4.3.12 Network iControl ASUS Network iControl, a one-stop setup network control center that gives menu bar. • Ensure to install the LAN drivers before using this function. • Network iControl is only supported under Windows 7 and can only support the onboard LAN. Using EZ Start EZ Start allows you to
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    connection settings. Chapter 4 • You only need to configure the PPPoE connection settings once. • Obtain the necessary information about your PPPoE connection from your network provider. ASUS P8Z77 WS 4-23
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    to select Connection Name Tick to set the auto PPPoE connection Click to apply settings Click ON to improve network performance Chapter 4 4-24 Chapter 4: Software support
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    Pre-schedule your network priorities to avoid network congestions Select a program, and click to edit your network profile Information pane of currently running programs Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77 WS 4-25
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    the BIOS, ASUS devices. • Apple: fast-charges your connected Apple devices. • Kindle: fast-charges your Kindle devices. • Others: charges other portable USB devices. The utility cannot detect the devices connected to your computer if the charging mode is enabled. 4-26 Chapter 4: Software support
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    to re-enable the fast-charging. Disabling the charging function Click to stop charging your device. Click to stop fast-charging the connected device. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77 WS 4-27
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    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
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    Then 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 WS 4-29
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    Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard 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 is only supported by Windows® 7™/Windows
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    4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solutions: • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5 support. • Mavell® RAID utility with RAID 0 and RAID 1 support. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using
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    motherboard supports , and then exit the BIOS Setup. Refer to Chapter 3 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. Due to chipset limitation the utility main menu. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - v10.5.1.1070 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights
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    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 WS 4-33
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    : RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 7. When the or to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu. Chapter 4 4-34 Chapter 4: Software support
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    and press . The following screen appears: Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - v10.5.1.1070 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ DELETE VOLUME MENU 2. Press to exit or press to return to the utility main menu. ASUS P8Z77 WS 4-35 Chapter 4
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    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 the drive status. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Type : Status : Size : Feature Support : Current Speed : Model :
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    Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. for applications requiring large data transfers such as audio, video, and graphics. A smaller stripe size is better for None] [1G] [10G] Name: Enter a name with 1-10 letters (no special characters) for the RAID array. 5. Move ASUS P8Z77 WS 4-37
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    . 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 ▶ Help Delete the selected virtual disk. ENTER: Operation F10: Exit/Save ESC: Return Chapter 4 4-38 Chapter 4: Software support
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    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 WS 4-39
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    Technology: 1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. Click the Drivers tab, then click Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Driver software. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete installation. To
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    the SSD - Updating IRST 10.5 driver - Updating BIOS • If you want to restore the OS, go to BIOS Option ROM utility and select Acceleration Options to disable Intel® Smart Response Technology. • The performance of Intel® Smart Response Technology varies by SSD. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77 WS 4-41
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    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
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    corresponding 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 WS 4-43
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    4. Click Details tab. The Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed. 5. Browse the contents of the RAID driver disk to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. Double-click the file. A window appears, allowing you to select the program for opening the oem file. Chapter 4 4-44 Chapter 4: Software
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    = "PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2822&CC_0104","iaStor" id= "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 WS 4-45 Chapter 4
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    Chapter 4 4-46 Chapter 4: Software support
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    . 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 WS 5-1
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    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- or a DVI cable to the graphics card. goldfingers 5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
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    Control Center window, click Graphics Settings > Performance > AMD CrossFireXTM Configuration. 2. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to act as the display GPU. 3. Select Enable CrossFireXTM. 4. Click Apply, and then click OK to exit the window. 1 ASUS P8Z77 WS 2 3 4 5-3
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    graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. • In Quad SLI mode, you should have four 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 the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Ensure
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    SLI bridge 5.2.3 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards 1. Prepare three SLI-ready graphics cards. 2. Insert the three graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual card. ASUS P8Z77 WS 3-Way SLI bridge 5-5
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    SLI-ready graphics cards 1. Prepare four SLI-ready graphics cards. 2. Insert the four graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual the graphics card. 4-Way SLI bridge 5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
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    on the empty space of the Windows® desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears (See Step B5). B1. If you cannot see the NVIDIA Control Panel item in step (A), select Personalize. B2. From the Personalization window, select Display Settings. ASUS P8Z77 WS 5-7
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    Chapter 5 B2. From the Personalization window, select Display Settings. B4. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel. B5. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. 5-8 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
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    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. Chapter 5 ASUS P8Z77 WS 5-9
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    . 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete installation. i-Mode To use LucidLogix® Virtu™ solution in i-Mode, display must be always connected to Sandy Bridge motherboard video output. Be sure to set Initial Graphic Adaptor to iGPU in BIOS to activate i-Mode support. d-Mode (recommended mode
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    Software configuration After you successfully installed the LucidLogix® Virtu™ from the support DVD that comes with your motherboard package, a LucidLogix® Virtu™ icon appears in the notificaion area. To Select Remove from system tray, if you want to remove LucidLogix® Virtu™. ASUS P8Z77 WS 5-11
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    ) or d-Mode (green) Adjust Performance optimization, Quality over Performance or Performance over Quality Select the way to show the Lucid icon when you are in game. 5-12 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
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    CA 94539, USA Telephone +1-812-282-3777 Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site usa.asus.com Technical Support Telephone Support fax Online support +1-812-282-2787 +1-812-284-0883 support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany
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Motherboard
P8Z77 WS