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ASUS Exclusive, Overclocking, Features, Rear Panel I/O Ports, Internal I/O, Connectors, - z77 atx

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Z77-A specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Precision Tweaker 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.005V increment - vCCSA: 190-step system agent voltage control - vDRAM Bus: 190-step Memory voltage control - vPCH: 190-step Chipset voltage control - iGPU: 127-step iGPU voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) Rear Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x RGB port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3-jack 8-channel audio I/O ports Internal I/O Connectors 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support an additional 4 USB ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports an additional 2 USB ports 2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 4 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x Power Fan connector (3-pin) 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel 1 x COM port connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper BIOS 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 4.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shotcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support DVD Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12.0" x 8.4" (30.5cm x 21.3xm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi

Section	Page
Safety information	6
About this guide	7
Z77-A specifications summary	9
Package contents	12
Product introduction	13
1.1 Product highlights	13
1.2 Before you proceed	16
1.3 Motherboard overview	17
1.3.1 Placement direction	17
1.3.2 Screw holes	17
1.3.3 Motherboard layout	18
1.3.4 Layout contents	19
1.4 Intel® CPU LGA1155 socket	19
1.4.1 CPU installation	20
1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation	21
1.5 System memory	23
1.5.1 Overview	23
1.5.2 Memory configurations	24
1.5.3 Installing a DIMM	31
1.6 Expansion slots	32
1.7 Jumpers	34
1.8 Connectors	36
1.8.1 Rear panel ports	36
1.8.2 Internal connectors	38
1.9 Software support	46
1.9.1 Installing an operating system	46
1.9.2 Support DVD information	46
BIOS information	47
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	47
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	47
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2	48
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	49
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	50
2.2 BIOS setup program	53
2.3 Main menu	57
2.3.1 System Language [English]	57
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	57
2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	57
2.3.4 Security	57
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu	59
2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]	60
2.4.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled]	60
2.4.3 Turbo Ratio [Auto]	60
2.4.4 Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto]	60
2.4.5 Memory Frequency [Auto]	61
2.4.6 iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto]	61
2.4.7 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]	61
2.4.8 OC Tuner	61
2.4.9 DRAM Timing Control	61
2.4.10 CPU Power Management	61
2.4.11 DIGI+ VRM	62
2.5 Advanced menu	66
2.5.1 CPU Configuration	66
2.5.2 PCH Configuration	69
2.5.3 SATA Configuration	70
2.5.4 System Agent Configuration	71
2.5.5 USB Configuration	72
2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration	73
2.5.7 APM	74
2.5.8 Network Stack	75
2.6 Monitor menu	76
2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]	77
2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan 1/2 / PWR Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]	77
2.6.3 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage	77
2.6.4 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	77
2.6.5 CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM]	77
2.6.6 Chassis1/2 Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	78
2.6.7 Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM]	78
2.6.8 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]	79
2.7 Boot menu	80
2.7.1 Fast Boot [Enabled]	81
2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled]	81
2.7.3 Post Delay Time [3 sec]	82
2.7.4 Bootup NumLock State [On]	82
2.7.5 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]	82
2.7.6 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]	82
2.7.7 Interrupt 19 Capture [Postponed]	82
2.7.8 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]	82
2.7.9 CSM (Compatibility Support Module)	82
2.7.10 Secure Boot	84
2.7.11 Boot Option Priorities	85
2.7.12 Boot Override	85
2.8 Tools menu	86
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility	86
2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile	86
2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information	86
2.9 Exit menu	87
Appendices	89
Notices	89