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ii E7257 Second Edition (V2) March 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUST eK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, tr.
iii Contents Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi About this guide ................................................................................................
iv Contents Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................ 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program ................................................................................
v 4.3.6 Probe II...................................................................................... 4-1 1 4.3.7 USB 3.0 Boost ........................................................................... 4-12 4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard .........
vi Safety information Electrical safety • T o prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
vii About this guide Th is u se r gu id e co nt ai ns t he in fo rm at io n yo u ne ed w he n i ns ta ll in g an d co n gu ri ng t he m ot he rb oa rd. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.
viii Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. T ypography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italic s Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
ix P8Z77-V LE specications summary (continued on the next page) CPU LGA1 155 socket for Intel ® 3 rd / 2 nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium ® / Celeron ® processors Supports 22nm / 32nm CPU Supports Intel ® T urbo Boost technology 2.
x (continued on the next page) P8Z77-V LE specications summary Storage Intel ® Z77 Express Chipset: - 2 x Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support - 4 x Serial A T A 3.
xi P8Z77-V LE specications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost featuring the latest USB 3.0 UASP standard - ASUS Network iControl featuring instant network ban.
xii P8Z77-V LE specications summary Rear panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x RGB port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x eSA T A port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 2 x USB 2.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® P8Z77-V LE motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest .
1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights LGA1 155 socket for Intel ® 3 rd / 2 nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium ® / Cele.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 1-3 Chapter 1 * Intel ® Smart Response T echnology is supported by 2nd/3rd generation Intel ® Core™ processor family on Windows ® 7™ operating systems. ** Operating systems must be installed on the HDD to launch Intel ® Smart Response T echnology .
1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability , improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity . 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 1-5 Chapter 1 ASUS T urboV Easy , Real-Time O.C. T unings Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS T urboV . This easy OC tool allows you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with just a few clicks away .
1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 MemOK! Any Memory is A-OK! MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility . This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of a button to patch memory issues. MemOK! determines fail-safe settings and dramatically improves your system boot success.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 1-7 Chapter 1 Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The stylish heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that offers users a noiseless PC environment.
1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 1.3.6 Other special features LucidLogix Virtu MVP LucidLogix Virtu MVP featuring HyperFormance™ T echnology boosts your discrete graphics card up to 60% beyond its original performance.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-1 Chapter 2 2.1 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.2.8 Connectors and 2.3.9 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-3 Chapter 2 Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. CPU, Chassis and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2, 3-pin PWR_F AN) 2-23 2. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 8-pin EA TX12V) 2-25 3. EPU switch 2-17 4. EPU LED ( EPU_LED) 2-20 5.
2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1 155 socket designed for the Intel ® 3 rd / 2 nd Generation Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/ Pentium ® / Celeron ® Processors. P8Z77-V LE P8Z77-V LE CPU socket LGA1 155 • The LGA1 156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1 155 socket.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-5 Chapter 2 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Recommended memory congurations P8Z77-V LE P8Z77-V LE 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Memory congurations Y ou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-7 Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2250MHz capability P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200MHz capability P8Z77-V LE M.
2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR31866MHz capability P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-9 Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333MHz capability V endors Paart No. Size S S / DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3T1BK3/ 12GX(XMP) 12GB(3x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.
2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs Crucial CT12864BA1339.8FF 1GB SS Micron 9FF22D9KPT 9 - • • • Crucial CT25664BA1339.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-1 1 Chapter 2 V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs Micron MT8JTF25664AZ- 1G4D1 2GB SS Micron OJD12D.
2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory conguration. We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-13 Chapter 2 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H Audio Controller – – – – – – shared – EHCI Controller – – – – – – – shar.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-15 Chapter 2 2.2.5 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.6 Onboard switches Onbo ard sw itches allow you to ne-tu ne per form ance w hen wor king o n a bar e or o pen-cas e syst em. This is id eal fo r ov ercloc kers an d game rs who contin ually c hange setting s to e nhance syst em per formanc e.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-17 Chapter 2 2. TPU (GPU Boost) switch T urning this switch to Enable will automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock speeds. • For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off.
2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 4. BIOS-FLBK switch P8Z77-V LE P8Z77-V LE BIOS_FLBK BIOS_FLBK The BIOS Flashback buttton offers the most convenient way to update the BIOS. It allows overclockers to update new BIOS versions without having to enter their existing BIOS or operating system.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-19 Chapter 2 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-of f mode.
2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 4. BIOS_FLBK LED The BIOS_FLBK LED lights when the BIOS-FLBK function is enabled. P8Z77-V LE P8Z77-V LE FLBK LED FLBK_LED 4. EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable . P8Z77-V LE EPU LED EPU_LED P8Z77-V LE 5.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-21 Chapter 2 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. Intel ® Z77 Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 6.
2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 3. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB 3 ~ 10) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-23 Chapter 2 5. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 7. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_56) These connectors are for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with the USB 3.0 specicaton that supports up to 4.8Gbps connection speed. If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is available from your system chassis, with this USB 3.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-25 Chapter 2 9. Marvell ® Serial A T A 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A6G_E1 [navy blue]) This connector connects to Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. G N D R SATA _ R XP 1 R SATA _ R XN 1 G N D R SATA _ TX N 1 R SATA _ TX P 1 G N D P8Z77-V LE P8Z77-V LE Marvell ® SA T A 6.
2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector . The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power , and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-27 Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Int.
2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.2 CPU installation A B 1 2 The LGA1 156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1 155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1 156 CPU on the LGA1 155 socket.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-29 Chapter 2 A B C 4 5 3.
2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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 .
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-31 Chapter 2 T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 A B B A 1.
2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 1 2 3 T o remove a DIMM 2.3.4 DIMM installation B A A.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-33 Chapter 2 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2 1 The diagrams in this section are for reference only . The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same.
2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. P8Z77-V LE 3.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-35 Chapter 2 2.3.6 A TX Power connection 1 2 OR OR.
2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.7 SA T A device connection 2 OR 1.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-37 Chapter 2 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector USB 2.0 AAFP T o install USB 2.0 Connector T o install front panel audio connector USB 3.0 T o install USB 3.
2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.9 Expansion Card installation T o install PCIe x16 cards T o install PCIe x1 cards T o install PCI cards.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-39 Chapter 2 2.3.10 Rear panel connection • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows ® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver is installed. • Due to Intel ® limitations, the USB3_3-4 only support Windows ® 7 operating system.
2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 ** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line O.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-41 Chapter 2 2.3.1 1 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers.
2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-43 Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up for the rst time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover . 2. Be sure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis.
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ASUS P8Z77-V LE 3-1 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to enable more exible and convenient mouse input. Users can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as their operating system.
3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority .
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 3-3 Chapter 3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed congurations.
3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai T weaker, Advanced, Monitor , Boot, T ool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 3-5 Chapter 3 3.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings.
3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected elds in the BIOS setup program.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 3-7 Chapter 3 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai T weaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai T weaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Ai Overclock T uner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency . Select any of these preset overclocking conguration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 3-9 Chapter 3 iGPU Max. Frequency [xxx] Allows you to set the iGPU maximum frequency . The values range from xxxxMHz (by CPU) to 3000MHz with a 50MHz interval. Use <+>/<-> to adjust the value. EPU Power Saving MODE [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function.
3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Long Duration Maintained [Auto] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Short Duration Power Limit [Auto] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 3-1 1 Chapter 3 CPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you to congure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously . Conguration options: [100%] [1 10%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support.
3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DRAM Power Phase Control [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Power Phase Control. Conguration options: [Auto] [Optimized] [Extreme]. [Auto] Allows you to set the Auto mode. [Optimized] Allows you to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning prole.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 3-13 Chapter 3 DRAM V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.20V to 2.135V with a 0.005V interval. According to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently .
3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 3-15 Chapter 3 3.5.1 CPU Conguration 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. Scroll down to display the following items: Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit Version 2.
3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection T echnology . [Disabled] Forces the XD feature ag to always return to zero (0).
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 3-17 Chapter 3 [Auto] Set this item automatically . [Enabled] Enables the C3 report function. This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU C6 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS.
3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Active Page Threshold Support [Disbaled] Allows you to enable or disable the Active Page Threshold Support. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Mem.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 3-19 Chapter 3 3.5.3 SA T A Conguration Whil e ente ring Se tup, t he BIOS autom atical ly d etects the pr esence of SA T A dev ices. The S A T A Port items show N ot Pre sent if no SA T A device is in stalled to th e corre spondi ng SA T A port .
3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 S.M.A.R.T . Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T . (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting T echnology) is a monitor system. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur , this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST .
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 3-21 Chapter 3 NB PCIe Conguration Allows you to congure the NB PCI Express settings. PCIE x16_1 [Auto] Allows you to set the PCIE x16_1 link speed. Conguration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] 3.5.5 USB Conguration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.
3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 201 1 American Megatrends, Inc. Enabled/Disabled Azalia HD Audio →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 3-23 Chapter 3 Marvell Storage Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable to disable the Marvell Storage Controller . [Disabled] Disables the Marvell storage controller . [Enabled] Enables the Marvell storage controller . Marvell Storage OPROM [Enabled] Allows you to enable to disable the Marvell Storage OPROM.
3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss. [Power Off] The system goes into off state after an AC power loss. [Last State] The system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 3-25 Chapter 3 3.5.8 Network Stack Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit Allow BIOS yo switch off some power at S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement. When set to Enabled, all other PME options will be switched off.
3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 3-27 Chapter 3 CPU T emperature / MB T emperature [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.
3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 0% to 100%. When the CPU temperature is under 40ºC, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 3-29 Chapter 3 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]. [Off] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Of f]. Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature.
3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [A dv an ce d Mo de ] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 3-31 Chapter 3 3.8 Tools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit Be used to update BIOS UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode 3.
3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We rec ommend that you up date the BIO S le o nly com ing from th e sa me memor y/CPU con guratio n an d BIOS v ersion.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 3-33 Chapter 3 3.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Y ou can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus.
3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability , compatibility , or performance. However , BIOS updating is potentially risky . If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS .
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 3-35 Chapter 3 Updating the BIOS through the Internet 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc. If you want to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs before the two items on the screen.
3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 • 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 conguration.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 3-37 Chapter 3 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable oppy disk or an OS-based utility . Before you start using this utility , download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www .
3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 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 le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 3-39 Chapter 3 Booting the system in DOS environment 1. Insert the USB ash drive with the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer . When the ASUS Logo appears, press <F8> to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu .
3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 4. Select Y es and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater . Restart your computer . DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 4-1 Chapter 4 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer , browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP .EXE from the BIN folder . Double-click the ASSETUP .EXE to run the DVD. 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® XP/ 64-bit XP / 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS).
4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual les are in Portable Document Format (PDF).
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 4-3 Chapter 4 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme le that came with the software application for more information.
4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.2 T urboV EVO ASUS T urboV EVO introduces T urboV that allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages as well as Auto T uning function that offers automatic and easy over lockin g and s ystem level u p.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 4-5 Chapter 4 Using Advanced Mode Click More Settings , and then click the Advanced Mode tab to adjust the advanced voltage settings. Advanced mode Applies all changes immediately Undo.
4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 • Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in T urboV . 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-V LE 4-7 Chapter 4 3. T urboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. Click OK to exit. Using Extreme T uning 1. Click the Auto T uning tab and then click Extreme .
4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.3 DIGI+ Power Control DIGI+ PowerControl allows you to adjust the VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance reliability and stability . It also provides prole settings to achieve the highest power efciency , generating less heat to prolong component lifespan, and minimize power loss.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 4-9 Chapter 4 4.3.4 EPU EPU is an energy-efcient tool that satises different computing needs. This utility provides several modes that you can select to save system power . Selecting Auto mode will have the system shift modes automatically according to current system status.
4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com for detailed software conguration.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 4-1 1 Chapter 4 4.3.6 Probe II Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer ’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others.
4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.7 USB 3.0 Boost The ASUS exclusive USB 3.0 Boost provides speed boost for USB 3.0 devices and the up-to-date support of USB Attached SCSI Protocol (UASP). With USB 3.0 Boost, you can accelerate the transfer speed of your USB 3.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 4-13 Chapter 4 4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard This utility allows you to check and save the latest BIOS version to a USB storage device. With ASUS USB BIOS Flashback hardware feature, the system BIOS is conveniently updated without booting your system.
4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 After the utility detects a new BIOS rmware, save the BIOS rmware by clicking from the Save to eld, select the USB ashdrive, and click Download . After the download is complete, click OK . 1. 2. P8Z77-V LE P8Z77VLE.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 4-15 Chapter 4 4.3.9 MyLogo2 This MyLogo utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On-Self-T ests (POST).
4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 2. Click on Auto T une to adjust image size compatibility or adjust the resolution bar . 3. Y ou can click on Booting Preview to preview the boot image. Then click Next. 4. Click on Flash to start updating the image to the boot logo.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 4-17 Chapter 4 4.3.10 Audio congurations The Realtek ® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer . The software provides Jack-Detection function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability .
4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.4 Introduction to Intel ® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies This document details the overview of the installation and conguration procedures of the Intel ® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 4-19 Chapter 4 SSD Capacity Requirements SSD Partition Capacity Requirements System DRAM 2GB 4GB 8GB Intel ® storage combinations Intel ® Rapid Start 2GB 4GB 8GB Intel ® Smart Respo.
4-20 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.4.2 Intel ® Smart Response T echnology Intel ® Smart Response T echnology boosts overall system performance. It uses an installed fast SSD (min. 20GB available) as a cache for frequently accessed operations, speeding up hard drive/main memory interaction.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 4-21 Chapter 4 3. Select Disable Acceleration to disable this function, and select Change Mode to switch acceleration mode to Enhanced/ Maximized. • T o enable Intel ® Smart Response T echnology , you need at least one SSD ( 20GB) and a HDD, and only one SSD can be assigned for caching.
4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 3. Right click the New V olume that you want to shrink from, and select Shrink V olume . 4. If your SSD is not initialized and unformatted: a. Right click the disk that you want to create the partition, and select Initialize .
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 4-23 Chapter 4 6. T o launch the disk partitioning tool, click Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt tool. 7. T ype diskpart and press Enter . 8. In the diskpart prompt, type list disk after DISKP ART , and press Enter .
4-24 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 12. T ype set id=84 override , press Enter , and wait for the “shrinking process” until the Disk Management utility identies a new partition called Hibernation Partition . 13. Reboot the system after creating the partition.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 4-25 Chapter 4 Recovering the partition This procedure allows you to delete the Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology from your system, and recover the partition you made for the Intel Rapid ® Start T echnology installation. 1. Run the Command Prompt tool.
4-26 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 5. T ype list partition , press Enter , and select the partition where the Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology is installed by typing select partition x (x = number), and press Enter . 6. T ype delete partition override , and press Enter .
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 4-27 Chapter 4 10. Click Next after selecting the default selected disk. 1 1. Extend volume setup is completed. Click Finish to recover the Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology partition. 12. Reboot the system after deleting the partition.
4-28 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 5. Select all and click Next for Custom Setup . 6. Click Install to proceed the installation. 7. Click Y es to restart your system, and for the newly installed Intel ® Smart Connect T echnology to take effect.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 4-29 Chapter 4 3. T o disable the updating function, click Disable Updating . Clicking this button automatically disables the conguration in the Advanced tab. T o reset to defaults, click Reset All to Defaults . 4. In the Advanced tab, set up the schedule during low power usage time period for power saving.
4-30 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.5 RAID congurations The motherboard supports the following SA T A RAID solutions: • Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5 support.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 4-31 Chapter 4 4.5.2 Installing Serial A T A hard disks The motherboard supports Serial A T A hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array . T o install the SA T A hard disks for a RAID conguration: 1.
4-32 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Creating a RAID set T o create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears: 2. Enter a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 4-33 Chapter 4 5. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection. 6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only),and then press <Enter>.
4-34 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Deleting a RAID set T ake caution when deleting a RAID set. Y ou will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. T o delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID V olume and press <Enter>.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 4-35 Chapter 4 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk A oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows ® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. • The motherboard does not provide a oppy drive connector .
4-36 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows ® OS installation T o install the RAID driver in Windows ® XP: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install third- party SCSI or RAID driver .
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 4-37 Chapter 4 4.6.4 Using a USB oppy disk drive Due to OS limitation, Windows ® XP may not recognize the USB oppy disk drive when you install the RAID driver from a oppy disk during the OS installation.
4-38 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 8. Find the [HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_DesktopWorkstationServer] and [HardwareIds.scsi.iaStor_DesktopWorkstationServer] sections in the txtsetup.oem le. 9. T ype the following line to the bottom of the two sections: id = “USBVID_xxxx&PID_xxxx”, “usbstor” 10.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 5-1 Chapter 5 5.1 ATI ® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the A TI ® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section.
5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 5. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately . 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. 4. Align and rmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to the goldngers on each graphics card.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 5-3 Chapter 5 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the A TI ® CrossFireX™ technology .
5-4 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 5.2 LucidLogix Virtu MVP LucidLogix Virtu MVP allows your computer ’s VGA output and discrete graphic cards to perform better , respond faster and process media les smoother within a low power environment.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 5-5 Chapter 5 i-Mode T o use LucidLogix Virtu MVP in i-Mode, the display must be connected to the onboard video output. Ensure to set the Primary Display to iGPU in BIOS to activate i-Mode support. d-Mode T o use LucidLogix Virtu MVP in d-Mode, the display must be connected to the installed graphics card.
5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 Conguring LucidLogix Virtu MVP Launch the Virtu MVP Control Panel to allow you to congure the main features, adjust the performance settings and select applications for graphical virtualization.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 5-7 Chapter 5 Click to turn Hyperformance® ON or OFF Click to turn Virtual Vsync ON or OFF Performance Allows you to turn ON/OFF the Hyperformance ® or Virtual Vsync function.
5-8 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 See the descriptions of these columns below: D column allows you to run applications with the discrete graphic card. Select D to enable 3D graphical performance for that application. I column allows to run applications with iGPU.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE A-1 Appendices Appendices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference.
A-2 Appendices Appendices VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement VCCI Class B Statement KC: Korea W arning Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed th.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE A-3 Appendices ASUS contact information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 1259 T elephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site www .asus.com.tw T echnical Support T elephone +86-21-3842991 1 Online support support.
A-4 Appendices Appendices EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE A-5 Appendices DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont , CA 94539.
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