Asus DELUXE P8Z77-V User Manual

MotherboardP8Z77-V DELUXE

xP8Z77-V DELUXE specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™Core™ i5 / Core™ i3

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE3-19Chapter 33.5.1 CPU CongurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.The

3-20Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3[Disabled] Forces the XD feature ag to always return to zero (0).Intel® Virtualization Technology [Disabled][Enabl

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE3-21Chapter 33.5.2 PCH CongurationHigh Precision Timer [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer. C

3-22Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.5.3 SATA CongurationWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE3-23Chapter 3S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled]S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system.

3-24Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled]Allows you to enable the iGPU Multi-Monitor. For Lucid Virtu MVP function supports, set

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE3-25Chapter 33.5.5 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.The USB Devices item shows

3-26Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.5.6 Onboard Devices CongurationScroll down to display the following items:MainAi TweakerAdvanced Monitor Boot T

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE3-27Chapter 3SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF][SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output.[HDMI] Sets to [HDMI] for HDMI audio output.Blu

3-28Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled][Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller.[Disabled] Disables the controller.Re

xiStorage Intel® Z77 Express Chipset - 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support - 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (blue) with RAID 0, 1,

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE3-29Chapter 3ErP Ready [Disabled]This item allows user to switch off some power at S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement.

3-30Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.5.8 Network StackMainAi TweakerAdvanced Monitor Boot ToolExitEnable/Disable the network stack (PXE and UEFI)Back

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE3-31Chapter 33.6 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan setti

3-32Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxx�C/xxx�F][xxx�C/xxx�F]The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and di

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE3-33Chapter 3CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [20]Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The valu

3-34Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V VoltageThe onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage out

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE3-35Chapter 33.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.Bootup NumLock State [On][On] Sets the

3-36Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Setup Mode [EZ Mode][Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program.[E

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE3-37Chapter 33.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <

3-38Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure!• We recommend t

xii(continued on the next page)P8Z77-V DELUXE specications summaryASUS unique features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 3 - SMART DIGI+ Power Control

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE3-39Chapter 33.8.4. ASUS Drive XpertMainAi TweakerAdvanced Monitor Boot ToolExit=ModeBack Tool\ ASUS Drive Xpert >UEFI BIOS

3-40Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or disca

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE3-41Chapter 33.10 Updating BIOSThe ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability, co

3-42Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Updating the BIOS through the Internet2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc. If you wan

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE3-43Chapter 3• The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual BIOS information vary by models.• Refer to the

3-44Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utilityThe ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a boo

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE3-45Chapter 33.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to res

3-46Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Booting the system in DOS environment1. Insert the USB ash drive with the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater to the

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE3-47Chapter 34. Select Yes and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater. Restart your

3-48Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3

xiiiASUS unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fan Xpert 2 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function for optimized speed control - AS

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE4-1Chapter 4If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from t

4-2Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.2.2 Obtaining the software manualsThe software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instructi

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE4-3Chapter 44.3 Software informationMost of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you thro

4-4Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.2 TurboV EVOASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency and rel

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE4-5Chapter 4Using Advanced ModeClick on the Advanced Mode tab to adjust the advanced voltage settings.Advanced modeApplies all chan

4-6Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Auto TuningASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most exible auto-tuning options.• Th

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE4-7Chapter 43. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a

4-8Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.3 DIGI+ Power ControlDIGI+ PowerControl allows you to adjust the VRM voltage and frequency modulation to e

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE4-9Chapter 4Application aidsApply all changes immediatelyUndo all changes without applying1CPU Power236745Application aidsApply all

4-10Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Function no. Function description4 iGPU Load-line Calibration Load-line is dened by Intel VRM specications,

xiv*Specications are subject to change without notice.P8Z77-V DELUXE specications summaryInternal I/O connectors 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE4-11Chapter 4• The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specication.• Do not remove the thermal module. The t

4-12Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.4 EPUEPU is an energy-efcient tool that satises different computing needs. This utility provides severa

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE4-13Chapter 44.3.5 USB 3.0 BoostThe ASUS exclusive USB 3.0 Boost provides speed boost for USB 3.0 devices and the up-to-date suppo

4-14Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.6 USB BIOS Flashback WizardThis utility allows you to check and save the latest BIOS version to a USB sto

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE4-15Chapter 4After the utility detects a new BIOS rmware, save the BIOS rmware by clicking from the Save to eld, select the USB

4-16Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.7 ASUS SSD CachingThis feature boosts system performance by using an installed SSD with no capacity limit

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE4-17Chapter 44.3.8 Probe IIProbe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any

4-18Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.9 Sensor RecorderSensor Recorder monitors the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed o

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE4-19Chapter 44.3.10 ASUS UpdateASUS Update lays out the options for updating BIOS on your system. Update BIOS utility on your syst

4-20Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.11 MyLogo2This MyLogo utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears o

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ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE4-21Chapter 42. Click on Auto Tune to adjust image size compatibility or adjust the resolution bar.3. You can click on Booting Pr

4-22Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.12 Audio congurationsThe Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimat

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE4-23Chapter 44.4 RAID congurationsThe motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solutions:• Intel® Rapid Storage Technology w

4-24Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disksThe motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal perfo

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE4-25Chapter 4Creating a RAID setTo create a RAID set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Ent

4-26Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 45. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle mark

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE4-27Chapter 4Deleting a RAID setTake caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you dele

4-28Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.4.5 Marvell RAID utilityThe onboard Marvell SATA 6.0 Gb/s controller allows you to create a RAID 0 or RAID

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE4-29Chapter 44. Use the up or down arrow key to move the selection bar and press <Enter> to congure further RAID settings.

4-30Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 46. Press <F10>. The following warning message appears: Press <Y> to save the RAID setting and e

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE1-1Chapter 11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-V DELUXE motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features a

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE4-31Chapter 4Do you want to delete this virtual disk ? Yes NoDelete Virtual Disk2. The following warning me

4-32Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.4.6 Introduction to Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologiesThis document details the overview of th

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE4-33Chapter 4SSD Capacity RequirementsSSD Partition Capacity RequirementsSystem DRAM2GB 4GB 8GBIntel® storage combinationsIntel® Ra

4-34Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Intel® Smart Response TechnologyIntel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance. It uses an

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE4-35Chapter 4Select Disable Acceleration to disable this function, and select Change Mode to switch acceleration mode to Enhanced/M

4-36Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Right click the New Volume that you want to shrink from, and select Shrink Volume. If your SSD is not

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE4-37Chapter 4To launch the disk partitioning tool, click Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt tool.Type diskpar

4-38Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Type set id=84 override, press Enter, and wait for the “shrinking process” until the Disk Management utility i

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE4-39Chapter 4Recovering the partitionThis procedure allows you to delete the Intel® Rapid Start Technology from your system, and re

4-40Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Type list partition, press Enter, and select the partition where the Intel® Rapid Start Technology is inst

1-2Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 11.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsLGA1155 socket for Intel® Second/Third Generation Core™ i7 /

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE4-41Chapter 4Click Next after selecting the default selected disk. Extend volume setup is completed. Click Finish to reco

4-42Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Select all and click Next for Custom Setup. Click Install to proceed the installation.Click Yes to

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE4-43Chapter 4To disable the updating function, click Disable Updating. Clicking this button automatically disables the conguration

4-44Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.5 Creating a RAID driver diskA oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows® opera

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE4-45Chapter 44.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installationTo install the RAID driver in Windows® XP:1. During

4-46Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.5.4 Using a USB oppy disk driveDue to OS limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB oppy disk driv

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE4-47Chapter 48. Find the [HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_DesktopWorkstationServer] and [HardwareIds.scsi.iaStor_DesktopWorkstationServer]

4-48Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE5-1Chapter 55.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technologyThe motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install mu

5-2Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology supportChapter 55. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics c

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE1-3Chapter 1Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ SupportFlexible Multi-GPU Solutions, Your Weapon of Choice! P8Z77-V DELUXE bring

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE5-3Chapter 55.1.4 Installing the device driversRefer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the

5-4Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology supportChapter 55.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technologyThe motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface)

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE5-5Chapter 54. Align and rmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the goldngers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connector

5-6Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology supportChapter 5B1. If you cannot see the NVIDIA Control Panel item in step (A), select Personalize.B2. From t

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE5-7Chapter 5B4. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel.B5. The NVIDIA Control Panel window

5-8Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology supportChapter 55.3 LucidLogix Virtu MVPLucidLogix Virtu MVP allows your computer’s VGA output and discrete gra

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE5-9Chapter 5i-ModeTo use LucidLogix Virtu MVP in i-Mode, the display must be connected to the onboard video output.Ensure to set th

5-10Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology supportChapter 55.3.3 Conguring LucidLogix Virtu MVPLaunch the Virtu MVP Control Panel to allow you to congu

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE5-11Chapter 5Click to turn Hyperformance® ON or OFFClick to turn Virtual Vsync ON or OFFPerformanceAllows you to turn ON/OFF the Hy

5-12Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology supportChapter 5See the descriptions of these columns below:D column allows you to run applications with the di

1-4Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 1normal operation, and enhances faster transfer speed through a dual interconnection between the Integrated

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXEA-1AppendicesAppendicesAppendicesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Ope

A-2AppendicesAppendicesVCCI: Japan Compliance StatementVCCI Class B StatementKC: Korea Warning StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statemen

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXEA-3AppendicesRF Equipment NoticesCE: European Community Compliance StatementThe equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement

A-4AppendicesAppendices

ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax +886-2-2890-

EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.

iiE7163Second Edition February 2012Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and soft

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE1-5Chapter 11.3.3 ASUS Exclusive FeaturesWi-Fi GO!ASUS Wi-Fi GO! makes enjoying home entertainment easier than ever! Exclusive Wi-

1-6Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 1USB Charger+With a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge all your smart devices such as iProducts, sm

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE1-7Chapter 11.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal SolutionASUS Fan Xpert 2 - featuring Fan Auto Tuning mode for the Ultimate Cool and QuietHard

1-8Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 1ASUS Q-DesignDIY Quickly, DIY Easily! ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. All of Q-LED, Q-Code, Q-S

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE1-9Chapter 1HDMI 1.4a SupportHigh Denition Multimedia Surface (HDMI) is a set of digital video standards that delivers mulit-chann

1-10Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 1

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE2-12.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboar

2-2Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2Refer to 2.2.7 Internal connectors and 2.3.10 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel c

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE2-3Chapter 2Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots Page1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2-342. LGA1155 CP

2-4Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for

iiiContentsSafety information ... viiAbout this guid

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE2-5Chapter 2Recommended memory congurations2.2.3 System memoryThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inli

2-6Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2Memory congurationsYou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM s

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE2-7Chapter 2P8Z77-V DELUXE Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200(O.C.) MHz capability* The memory modules in 2200MHz

2-8Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2P8Z77-V DELUXE Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2133(O.C.) MHz capabilityVendors Part No. Siz

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE2-9Chapter 2P8Z77-V DELUXE Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866(O.C.) MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Br

2-10Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2P8Z77-V DELUXE Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability (continued)Vendors Part

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE2-11Chapter 2P8Z77-V DELUXE Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Brand

2-12Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2Vendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Brand Chip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1 DIMM2 DIMM4 DI

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE2-13Chapter 2Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support:• 1 DIMM: Supports one (1) module inserted into any slo

2-14Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.2.4 Expansion slotsEnsure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure t

ivContents2.4 Starting up for the rst time ...2-552.5 Turning off the computer ..

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE2-15Chapter 2• In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot (navy blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get bet

2-16Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.2.5 Onboard switchesOnboard switches allow you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open-c

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE2-17Chapter 23. MemOK! switchInstalling DIMMs that are incompatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DR

2-18Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 24. TPU switchTurning this switch to Enable will automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable cl

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE2-19Chapter 25. EPU switchTurning this switch to Enable will automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently modera

2-20Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 26. Clear CMOS switchTurning this switch to clear the BIOS setup information, only when the systems hangs

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE2-21Chapter 22.2.6 Onboard LEDs1. POST State LEDsThe POST State LEDs of CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD indicate key components stat

2-22Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 23. TPU LEDThe TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable.4. EPU LEDThe EPU LED lights when t

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE2-23Chapter 25. Q-Code LEDsThe Q-Code LED design provides you the 2-digit display, allowing you to know the system status. Refer t

2-24Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2Code Description3B – 3EPost-Memory PCH initialization is started4FDXE IPL is started50 – 53Memory initiali

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ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE2-25Chapter 2Q-Code table (continued)Code Description6B – 6FSystem Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specic)70PCH DXE

2-26Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2Code DescriptionB1Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP EndB2Legacy Option ROM InitializationB3System ResetB4USB

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE2-27Chapter 22.2.7 Internal connectors1. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray])These connectors conn

2-28Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3–6 [blue])These connectors connect to Serial

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE2-29Chapter 23. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [navy blue])These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0

2-30Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 24. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12)This connector is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies w

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE2-31Chapter 26. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/P

2-32Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 27. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4)Connect the fan

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE2-33Chapter 28. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module th

2-34Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with AT

vi5.3 LucidLogix Virtu MVP ...5-85.3.1 Installing LucidLogix Virtu MVP

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE2-35Chapter 2• System power LED (2-pin PLED)This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable

2-36Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.3 Building your computer system2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system1 bag of scre

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE2-37Chapter 21232.3.2 CPU installationThe LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the

2-38Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 254ABC

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE2-39Chapter 22.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installationApply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU befo

2-40Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly2ABBA1

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE2-41Chapter 2123To remove a DIMM2.3.4 DIMM installationBA

2-42Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.3.5 Motherboard installation21The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layo

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE2-43Chapter 2DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.3

2-44Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.3.6 ATX Power connection12OR OR

viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating t

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE2-45Chapter 22.3.7 SATA device connectionOR2OR1

2-46Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.3.8 Front I/O ConnectorIDE_LEDPOWER SWRESET SWIDE_LED-IDE_LED+PWRResetGroundGround1 2To install ASUS Q-

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE2-47Chapter 22.3.9 Expansion Card installationTo install PCIe x16 cardsTo install PCIe x1 cards

2-48Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.3.10 Wireless and Bluetooth Module Installation 1. Unfasten screw B from the Wireless & Bluetooth

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE2-49Chapter 24. Attach the IO shield onto the computer chassis, and place the motherboard atly into the chassis. 5. Fasten the s

2-50Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 21. Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is ongo

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE2-51Chapter 22.3.12 Rear panel connectionRear panel connectors1. USB 2.0 ports 5, 6, 7 and 8 8. DisplayPort2. ASMedia USB 3.0 p

2-52Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2*** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel congurationPort Headset 2-channel4-channel 6-channel 8-channelLight Blue

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE2-53Chapter 2Connect to Headphone and MicConnect to Stereo SpeakersConnect to 2.1 channel Speakers2.3.13 Audio I/O connectionsAudi

2-54Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2Connect to 4.1 channel SpeakersConnect to 5.1 channel SpeakersConnect to 7.1 channel SpeakersWhen the DTS

viiiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis g

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE2-55Chapter 22.4 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure tha

2-56Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE3-1Chapter 3Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.1 Knowing BIOSThe new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unied Extensible Interface that complies w

3-2Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.2.1 EZ ModeBy default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE3-3Chapter 33.2.2 Advanced ModeThe Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings

3-4Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE3-5Chapter 33.3 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu pr

3-6Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Administrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator passwo

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE3-7Chapter 33.4 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when changin

3-8Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal freque

ixConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.Typo

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE3-9Chapter 33-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]Allows you to set the 3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select to apply the CPU default Turbo Rat

3-10Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3MainAi TweakerAdvanced Monitor Boot ToolExitVersion 2.00.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE3-11Chapter 3Primary TimingsDRAM CAS# Latency [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [3 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock]DRAM RAS# to CAS#

3-12Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3tRWDR (DD) [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [0 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock]tRWSR [Auto]Conguration options: [Aut

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE3-13Chapter 3Long Duration Power Limit [Auto]Allows you to limit the turbo ratio’s long duration power. Use the <+> and <-

3-14Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3CPU Power Phase Control [Auto]Allows you to control the power phase based on the CPU’s demands. Conguration options

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE3-15Chapter 3Some of the following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad and press the <Enter

3-16Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3CPU Manual Voltage [Auto]This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE3-17Chapter 3• The values of the CPU PLL Voltage, CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, iGPU Manual Voltage, iGPU Offset Voltage

3-18Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to mal