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Chapter 1 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with SMART DIGI+ Power Control The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips - TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) and EPU (Energy Processing Unit). Dual Intelligent Processors 3 builds on that foundation with new SMART DIGI+ power control, which includes multiple digital voltage controllers, allowing ultra-precise tuning for the CPU, iGPU and DRAM. It's upgraded with one-click extreme performance optimization and selectable CPU wattage levels, offering easier power control and better power savings with the user-friendly AI Suite II utility. Smart DIGI+ Technology Get incredible performance increases with TPU and the all-new SMART DIGI+ Up to 85% boost in CPU frequency Always at the forefront of power design, ASUS propels you into the future standard of power management again by SMART DIGI+ Technology, which works with the TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) to give an exceptional increase in CPU overclocking performance. When combined, users can adjust CPU ratios manually in the TPU and enable the all new SMART DIGI+ Key by a single click to see an extreme boost in CPU frequency up to 85%. CPU wattage requirements cut in half! SMART DIGI+ Technology also includes the Smart CPU Power Level profile, which reduces CPU power consumption to a specific indicated wattage with a single click, creating a cooler and quieter PC. With support for 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 Auto Tuning, GPU Boost and TurboV functions. Auto Tuning offers a user friendly way to automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for optimized performance in diverse situations. EPU Tap into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity! 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Section	Page
Contents	3
Safety information	6
About this guide	7
P8Z77-V specifications summary	9
Chapter 1: Product introduction	15
1.1 Welcome!	15
1.2 Package contents	15
1.3 Special features	16
1.3.1 Product highlights	16
1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with SMART DIGI+ Power Control	18
1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features	19
1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution	20
1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY	21
1.3.6 Other special features	22
Chapter 2: Hardware information	25
2.1 Before you proceed	25
2.2 Motherboard overview	26
2.2.1 Motherboard layout	26
2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	28
2.2.3 System memory	29
2.2.4 Expansion slots	36
2.2.5 Onboard switches	38
2.2.6 Onboard LEDs	41
2.2.7 Jumper	43
2.2.8 Internal connectors	44
2.3 Building your computer system	54
2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system	54
2.3.2 CPU installation	55
2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation	57
2.3.4 DIMM installation	59
2.3.5 Motherboard installation	60
2.3.6 ATX Power connection	62
2.3.7 SATA device connection	63
2.3.8 Front I/O Connector	64
2.3.9 Expension Card installation	65
2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback	66
2.3.11 Rear panel connection	67
2.3.12 Audio I/O connections	70
2.4 Starting up for the first time	72
2.5 Turning off the computer	72
Chapter 3: BIOS setup	73
3.1 Knowing BIOS	73
3.2 BIOS setup program	73
3.2.1 EZ Mode	74
3.2.2 Advanced Mode	75
3.3 Main menu	77
3.4 Ai Tweaker menu	79
3.5 Advanced menu	87
3.5.1 CPU Configuration	88
3.5.2 PCH Configuration	90
3.5.3 SATA Configuration	91
3.5.4 System Agent Configuration	92
3.5.5 USB Configuration	94
3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration	95
3.5.7 APM	98
3.5.8 Network stack	99
3.6 Monitor menu	100
3.7 Boot menu	103
3.8 Tools menu	105
3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility	105
3.8.2. ASUS O.C. Profile	105
3.9 Exit menu	107
3.10 Updating BIOS	108
3.10.1 ASUS Update utility	108
3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	111
3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	112
3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	113
Chapter 4: Software support	115
4.1 Installing an operating system	115
4.2 Support DVD information	115
4.2.1 Running the support DVD	115
4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals	116
4.3 Software information	117
4.3.1 AI Suite II	117
4.3.2 TurboV EVO	118
4.3.3 DIGI+ Power Control	122
4.3.4 EPU	126
4.3.5 Probe II	127
4.3.6 Sensor Recorder	128
4.3.7 USB 3.0 Boost	129
4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback	130
4.3.9 ASUS Update	132
4.3.10 MyLogo2	133
4.3.11 Audio configurations	135
4.4 RAID configurations	136
4.4.1 RAID definitions	136
4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	137
4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS	137
4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility	137
4.4.5 Introduction to Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies	141
4.4.6 Intel® Smart Response Technology	143
4.4.7 Intel® Rapid Start Technology	144
4.4.8 Intel® Smart Connect Technology	150
4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk	153
4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	153
4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®	153
4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation	154
4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive	155
Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support	157
5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology	157
5.1.1 Requirements	157
5.1.2 Before you begin	157
5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards	158
5.1.4 Installing the device drivers	159
5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology	159
5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology	160
5.2.1 Requirements	160
5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards	160
5.2.3 Installing the device drivers	161
5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology	161
5.3 LucidLogix Virtu MVP	164
5.3.1 Installing LucidLogix Virtu MVP	164
5.3.2 Setting up your display	165
5.3.3 Configuring LucidLogix Virtu MVP	166
Appendices	169

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Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 1

1.3.2

Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with SMART DIGI+ Power

Control

The world’s ﬁrst Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips - TPU

(TurboV Processing Unit) and EPU (Energy Processing Unit). Dual Intelligent Processors

3 builds on that foundation with new SMART DIGI+ power control, which includes multiple

digital voltage controllers, allowing ultra-precise tuning for the CPU, iGPU and DRAM. It’s

upgraded with one-click extreme performance optimization and selectable CPU wattage

levels, offering easier power control and better power savings with the user-friendly AI Suite

II utility.

Smart DIGI+ Technology

Get incredible performance increases with TPU and the all-new SMART DIGI+

Up to 85% boost in CPU frequency

Always at the forefront of power design, ASUS propels you into the future standard of power

management again by SMART DIGI+ Technology, which works with the TPU (TurboV

Processing Unit) to give an exceptional increase in CPU overclocking performance. When

combined, users can adjust CPU ratios manually in the TPU and enable the all new SMART

DIGI+ Key by a single click to see an extreme boost in CPU frequency up to 85%.

CPU wattage requirements cut in half!

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

CPU power consumption to a speciﬁc indicated wattage with a single click, creating a cooler

and quieter PC. With support for 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 Auto Tuning, GPU Boost

and TurboV functions. Auto Tuning offers a user friendly way to automatically optimize the

system for fast, yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to adjust

CPU frequencies and ratios for optimized performance in diverse situations.

EPU

Tap into the world’s ﬁrst real-time PC power saving chip through a simple onboard switch or

AI Suite II utility. Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current

PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. This also reduces fan noise

and extends component longevity!

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