Asus Motherboard P8Z77-M User Manual

MotherboardP8Z77-M

xBIOS features64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS

1-1Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Product introduction If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.Thank you for buying

ASUS P8Z77-M1-21.2 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts

1-3Chapter 1: Product introduction1.2.3 Motherboard layout1.2.4 Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots/Switches/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/S

ASUS P8Z77-M1-41.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation

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ASUS P8Z77-M1-61.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installationApply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install th

1-7Chapter 1: Product introductionTo uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly1.4 System memory1.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Doubl

ASUS P8Z77-M1-81.4.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.• The default mem

1-9Chapter 1: Product introductionVendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip BrandChip NO.Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional)1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMMA-DATA

iiE7075First Edition February 2012Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softwa

ASUS P8Z77-M1-10DDR3-2000(O.C.) MHz capabilityVendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional)1 DIMM2 DIMM4

1-11Chapter 1: Product introductionVendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional)1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMMA-DA

ASUS P8Z77-M1-12Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional)1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMMMICRON MT16KTF51264AZ-1

1-13Chapter 1: Product introductionVendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional)1 DIMM2 DIMM4 DIMMGEIL

ASUS P8Z77-M1-142.3.4 DIMM installation1Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional)1 DIMM2 DIMM4 DIM

1-15Chapter 1: Product introductionTo remove a DIMM23BA1.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-s

ASUS P8Z77-M1-16IRQ assignments for this motherboardA B C D E F G HIntel PCH SATA controller #0 – – –shared –– – –Intel PCH SATA controller #1 – – –sh

1-17Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case syste

ASUS P8Z77-M1-18USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. Just connect the USB storage de

1-19Chapter 1: Product introduction1. Standby power LED (SB_PWR)The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the sy

iiiContentsSafety information ... vAbout this guide ...

ASUS P8Z77-M1-201.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS

1-21Chapter 1: Product introduction1.10 Connectors1.10.1 Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 6. HDMI port2

ASUS P8Z77-M1-221.10.2 Internal connectors1. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/

1-23Chapter 1: Product introduction• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Sp

ASUS P8Z77-M1-243. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray])These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drive

1-25Chapter 1: Product introduction5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3)Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on

ASUS P8Z77-M1-268. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; USB1112; USB1314)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any

1-27Chapter 1: Product introduction9. Intel® Z77 USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12)This connector is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complie

ASUS P8Z77-M1-2811. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System power LED (2-pin PLED)

1-29Chapter 1: Product introduction1.11 Software support1.11.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ 7 / 6

ivContentsChapter 2BIOS information2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 2-12.1.1 ASUS Update utility ...

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Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1Chapter 2BIOS information2.1.1 ASUS Update utility2.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe ASUS website publishes the l

2-2ASUS P8Z77-M2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility or a bootable oppy d

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3Flash Info MODEL: P8Z77-M VER: 0601 DATE: 02/02/2012Exit[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down

2-4ASUS P8Z77-MWelcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)!C:\>d:D:\>3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt ite

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-52. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below.Updating the BIOS leTo update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater1. At the F

2-6ASUS P8Z77-M2.2 BIOS setup programA BIOS setup program is provided for BIOS item modication. When you start up the computer, the system provides

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7Boot Menu(F8)• The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.• The Boot Menu(F8)

2-8ASUS P8Z77-M2.2.2 Advanced ModeThe Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure belo

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main sh

vSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the sys

2-10ASUS P8Z77-M2.3 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an o

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-11Administrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator passwor

2-12ASUS P8Z77-M2.4 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when changing the settings

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : xxxxMHzDisplays the current CPU turbo-mode speed.Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHzDisplays the

2-14ASUS P8Z77-MiGPU Max. Frequency [Auto]Allows you to congure the iGPU frequency. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The val

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-152.4.4 CPU Power ManagementThe sub-items in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features.CPU Ratio [Auto]Allo

2-16ASUS P8Z77-MCPU Voltage Frequency [Auto]Frequency switching affects the VRM transient response, and the thermal component. Higher frequency gets q

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-17Offset Mode Sign [+]This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Offset Mode].[+] To offset the volta

2-18ASUS P8Z77-MBe cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.2.5 Adva

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19Active Processor Cores [All]Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Congu

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

2-20ASUS P8Z77-MCPU C6 Report [Auto]Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS.2.5.2 PCH CongurationHigh Precision Timer [Enabled]Allow

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-21Graphics CongurationPrimary Display [Auto]Allows you to select a primary display from iGPU, PCIE, or PCI graphic devi

2-22ASUS P8Z77-M2.5.6 Onboard Devices CongurationHD Audio Controller [Enabled][Enabled] Enables the High Denition Audio Controller.[Disabled] Dis

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-23Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off][Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss.[Power Off] The sys

2-24ASUS P8Z77-M2.6 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.MainAi Twea

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-25CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU

2-26ASUS P8Z77-MChassis1/3 Q-Fan Control [Enabled][Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.[Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-27Bootup NumLock State [On][On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On].[Off] Sets the power-on state of the Nu

2-28ASUS P8Z77-MOption ROM Messages [Force BIOS][Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. [Keep

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-292.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <

viiP8Z77-M specications summary(continues on the next page)CPULGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/ Pentium® / Celeron® Proc

2-30ASUS P8Z77-M2.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to

ASUS P8Z77-MA-1AppendicesAppendicesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject

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

ASUS P8Z77-MA-3AppendicesEC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEIT

A-4 AppendicesAppendicesASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3

viiiP8Z77-M specications summaryLANRealtek® 8111F Gigabit LAN controllerAudioRealtek® ALC887 8-channel audio CODEC* - Supports jack-detection, mult

ixASUS unique features (continued)ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fan Xpert+ - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solutionASUS EZ DIY - ASUS USB BIOS F