Asus P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD User Manual Page 1

MotherboardP8Z77-I DELUXE

xUSB Intel® Z77 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode* - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at the mid-board for front panel support - 2 x USB

3-34Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.10 Updating BIOSThe ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability,

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE3-35Chapter 3Updating the BIOS through the Internet2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc. If you want

3-36Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3• The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual BIOS information vary by models.• Refer to th

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE3-37Chapter 33.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utilityThe ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a boota

3-38Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to r

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE3-39Chapter 3Booting the system in DOS environment1. Insert the USB ash drive with the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater to the US

3-40Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 34. Select Yes and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater. Restart yo

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

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

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-3Chapter 44.3 Software informationMost of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you thr

xiP8Z77-I DELUXE specications summaryASUS exclusive overclocking featuresPrecision Tweaker 2: - vCore: 191-step Vcore voltage control - iGPU: 128-s

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

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-5Chapter 4Using Advanced ModeClick on the Advanced Mode tab to adjust the advanced voltage settings.Advanced modeApplies all cha

4-6 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Auto Tuning / GPU BoostASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning / GPU Boost modes, providing the most exible

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-7Chapter 43. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message a

4-8 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.3 DIGI+ VRMASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance reliabilit

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-9Chapter 4• The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specication.• Do not remove the thermal module. The t

4-10 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.4 EPUEPU is an energy-efcient tool that satises different computing needs. This utility provides sever

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-11Chapter 4Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software con

4-12 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.6 Probe IIProbe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts yo

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-13Chapter 44.3.7 Sensor RecorderSensor Recorder monitors the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed on a tim

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4-14 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.8 Ai Charger+Battery Charging Version 1.1 (BC 1.1), a USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) certied USB charg

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-15Chapter 44.3.9 USB 3.0 BoostThe ASUS exclusive USB 3.0 Boost provides speed boost for USB 3.0 devices and the up-to-date supp

4-16 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.10 Wi-Fi GO!Wi-Fi GO! allows you to wirelessly stream media les to DLNA devices, remotely control and a

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-17Chapter 4Wi-Fi GO! RemoteInstall the Wi-Fi GO! Remote application on your mobile device to use Wi-Fi GO!’s remote control func

4-18 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Tap ON to enable Smart Motion Control, File Transfer and Capture and Send.The Wi-Fi GO! Remote’s user interfa

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-19Chapter 4Using the DLNA Media HubFrom the main screen, click DLNA Media Hub.Click to select a device as your receiver. 1.2.D

4-20 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4To edit the library:Tick Library.Click to add or delete music les.1.2.Click Add and locate the le from th

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-21Chapter 4To edit the video library:Tick Library.Click to add or delete video les.1.2.Click Add and locate the le from the

4-22 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4To edit the image playlist:Tick Playlist.Click .1.2.To view images:Click Photo tab.Tick Library to view the

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-23Chapter 4Remote DesktopRemote Desktop allows you to view your computer’s desktop and remotely operate your computer in real-ti

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

4-24 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Using the Remote Desktop via Wi-Fi GO! RemoteWhen the Remote Desktop is enabled, the mobile device shows the

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-25Chapter 4Remote Keyboard and MouseAllows you to use your mobile device’s touch panel as a remote keyboard and mouse for your c

4-26 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Smart Motion ControlAllows you to customize your motions in your computer to launch an application or functio

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-27Chapter 4File TransferAllows you to transfer les wirelessly between your computer and mobile device.Ensure to turn ON the Fil

4-28 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Securing your computer for Wi-Fi GO! Remote functionsWi-Fi GO! Settings allows you to create a password for y

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-29Chapter 4The utility cannot detect the devices connected to your computer if the charging mode is enabled.4.3.11 USB Charger+

4-30 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Setting up the charging functionWhen a portable device is connected to the USB port of the PC, the USB Charge

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-31Chapter 44.3.12 USB BIOS Flashback WizardThis utility allows you to check and save the latest BIOS version to a USB storage d

4-32 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4After the utility detects a new BIOS rmware, save the BIOS rmware by clicking from the Save to eld, sele

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-33Chapter 44.3.13 Network iControl• Ensure to install the LAN drivers before using this function.• Network iControl is only s

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

4-34 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Using Quick ConnectionConguring the PPPoE connection settingsBefore enabling the Network iControl’s Quick Co

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-35Chapter 4Conguring the Quick ConnectionTo congure the auto-PPPoE connection:Click the Quick Connection tab.Tick Automaticall

4-36 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.14 ASUS UpdateASUS Update lays out the options for updating BIOS on your system. Update BIOS utility on

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-37Chapter 44.3.15 MyLogo2This MyLogo utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on scree

4-38 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 42. Click on Auto Tune to adjust image size compatibility or adjust the resolution bar.3. You can click on B

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-39Chapter 44.3.16 Audio congurationsThe Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio

4-40 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.4 Introduction to Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologiesThis document details the overview of the

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-41Chapter 4SSD Capacity RequirementsSSD Partition Capacity RequirementsSystem DRAM2GB 4GB 8GBIntel® storage combinationsIntel® R

4-42 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.4.2 Intel® Smart Response TechnologyIntel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance. It

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-43Chapter 43. Select Disable Acceleration to disable this function, and select Change Mode to switch acceleration mode to Enhan

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE1-3Chapter 1Intel® Smart Response TechnologySSD Speed with HDD Capacity Intel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall system perf

4-44 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 43. Right click the New Volume that you want to shrink from, and select Shrink Volume. 4. If your SS

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-45Chapter 46. To launch the disk partitioning tool, click Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt tool.7. Typ

4-46 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 412. Type set id=84 override, press Enter, and wait for the “shrinking process” until the Disk Management uti

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-47Chapter 4Recovering the partitionThis procedure allows you to delete the Intel® Rapid Start Technology from your system, and r

4-48 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 45. Type list partition, press Enter, and select the partition where the Intel® Rapid Start Technology is

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-49Chapter 410. Click Next after selecting the default selected disk. 11. Extend volume setup is completed. Click F

4-50 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 45. Select all and click Next for Custom Setup. 6. Click Install to proceed the installation.7.

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-51Chapter 43. To disable the updating function, click Disable Updating. Clicking this button automatically disables the congur

4-52 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.5 RAID congurationsThe motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solutions:• Intel® Rapid Storage Tech

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-53Chapter 44.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disksThe motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance,

1-4Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 1EPUEnergy Efciency All Around Tap into the world’s rst real-time PC power saving chip through AI Suite II

4-54 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Creating a RAID setTo create a RAID set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and pres

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-55Chapter 45. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the s

4-56 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Deleting a RAID setTake caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-57Chapter 44.6 Creating a RAID driver diskA oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows® operating sy

4-58 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installationTo install the RAID driver in Windows® XP:1.

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-59Chapter 44.6.4 Using a USB oppy disk driveDue to OS limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB oppy disk drive when

4-60 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 48. Find the [HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_DesktopWorkstationServer] and [HardwareIds.scsi.iaStor_DesktopWorkstati

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE5-1Chapter 5Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support5.1 LucidLogix Virtu MVPLucidLogix Virtu MVP allows your computer’s VGA out

5-2Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology supportChapter 5i-ModeTo use LucidLogix Virtu MVP in i-Mode, the display must be connected to the onboard video

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE5-3Chapter 5Conguring LucidLogix Virtu MVPLaunch the Virtu MVP Control Panel to allow you to congure the main features, adjust th

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE1-5Chapter 1Ai Charger+ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to a new level of USB3.0 fast charging experien

5-4Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology supportChapter 5Click to turn Hyperformance® ON or OFFClick to turn Virtual Vsync ON or OFFPerformanceAllows you

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE5-5Chapter 5See the descriptions of these columns below:D column allows you to run applications with the discrete graphic card. Sel

5-6Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology supportChapter 5

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

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

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE A-3AppendicesRF Equipment NoticesCE: European Community Compliance StatementThe equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requiremen

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

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE A-5AppendicesEC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address, City: 4F, No. 150, LI-

A-6 AppendicesAppendices

1-6Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 1AI Suite IIOne-stop Access to Innovative ASUS Features With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II c

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE1-7Chapter 1ASUS EZ-Flash 2ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable 

iiE7987Second Edition January 2013Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softwa

1-8Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 1DTS ConnectExpand Your PC Audio Experience To get the most out of your audio entertainment across all forma

ASUS P8Z77-I 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 2.3.12 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel c

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE2-3Chapter 2Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots Page1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN,4-pin CHA_FAN) 2-242. LG

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

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

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

2-8Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2P8Z77-I DELUXE Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866(O.C.) MHz capabilityVendors Part No. Size

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE2-9Chapter 2P8Z77-I DELUXE Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandCh

iiiContentsSafety information ... viAbout this guid

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

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

2-12Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2P8Z77-I DELUXE Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333 MHz capability (continued)Vendors Part

ASUS P8Z77-I 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 slotEnsure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE2-15Chapter 2IRQ assignments for this motherboardA B C D E F G HIntel PCH SATA Controller #0– – – shared – – – –Intel PCH SATA Cont

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-I DELUXE2-17Chapter 22. TPU switchTurning this switch to Enable will automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock speeds.•

2-18Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22. TPU LEDThe TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable.P8Z77-I DELUXETPU_LEDP8Z77-I DELUXE

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE2-19Chapter 23. BIOS_FLBK LEDThe BIOS_FLBK LED lights when the BIOS-FLBK function is enabled.P8Z77-I DELUXEP8Z77-I DELUXE FLBK LED

ivContents2.4 Starting up for the rst time ... 2-452.5 Turning off the computer .

2-20Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.2.7 Internal connectors1. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray])These con

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE2-21Chapter 22. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1/2 [blue])These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s

2-22Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 23. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34)This connector is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies w

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE2-23Chapter 25. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/P

2-24Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 27. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN)Connect the fan cables to the fan connect

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE2-25Chapter 29. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V)These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power sup

2-26Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2• System power LED (2-pin PLED)This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis powe

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE2-27Chapter 22.2.8 JumperClear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can

2-28Chapter 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-I DELUXE2-29Chapter 21232.3.2 CPU installationThe LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the

v4.3.3 DIGI+ VRM ... 4-84.3.4 EPU ...

2-30Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 254ABC

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE2-31Chapter 22.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installationApply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU befo

2-32Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly2ABBA1

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE2-33Chapter 2123To remove a DIMM2.3.4 DIMM installationBA

2-34Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.3.5 Motherboard installationTo install the P8Z77-I DELUXE into a chassis:1. Locate and remove the two

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE2-35Chapter 2DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.P8Z77-I DELUXE

2-36Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.3.6 ATX Power connection12OR

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE2-37Chapter 22.3.7 SATA device connection2OR1

2-38Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.3.8 Front I/O ConnectorTo install front panel Connector (or Q-Cable)USB 2.0AAFPTo install USB 2.0 Conne

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE2-39Chapter 22.3.9 Expansion Card installationTo install PCIe x16 cards

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

2-40Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 21. Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE2-41Chapter 22.3.11 Rear panel connectionRear panel connectors1. USB 2.0 ports 1-4 8. Clear CMOS button2. Optical S/PDIF Out por

2-42Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2*** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration** LAN ports LED indicationsSPEED LEDACT/LINK LEDLAN portActiv

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE2-43Chapter 2Connect to Headphone and MicConnect to Stereo SpeakersConnect to 2.1 channel Speakers2.3.12 Audio I/O connectionsAudi

2-44Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2Connect to 4.1 channel SpeakersConnect to 5.1 channel SpeakersConnect to 7.1 channel Speakers

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE2-45Chapter 22.4 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure tha

2-46Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2

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

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

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-I 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-I 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

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE3-9Chapter 3CPU bus speed : DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto]Allows you to set the CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio mode.[Auto] DRAM s

3-10Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3DRAM COMMAND Mode [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] [2 DRAM Clock] [3 DRAM Clock]Secondary TimingsDR

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE3-11Chapter 3tRR (DR) [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [8 DRAM Clock]tRRSR [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [4

3-12Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3CPU Power ManagementThe sub-items in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features.CPU Ratio [Auto]Allows yo

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE3-13Chapter 3CPU Voltage Frequency [Auto]Frequency switching affects the VRM transient response, and the thermal component. Higher

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

3-14Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3iGPU Current Capability [100%]Allows you to set the iGPU Current Capability. Conguration options: [100%] [110%] [12

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE3-15Chapter 3White Yellow Pink RedCPU Manual Voltage0.8V–1.04V 1.045V–1.09V 1.095V–1.14V 1.145V–1.99VCPU Offset Voltage0.005V–0.05V

3-16Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to mal

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE3-17Chapter 33.5.1 CPU CongurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.The

3-18Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Execute Disable Bit [Enabled][Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology.[Disabled] Forces the X

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE3-19Chapter 33.5.2 PCH CongurationMainAi TweakerAdvanced Monitor Boot ToolExitEnabled/Disabled the High Precision Event Timer.Ba

3-20Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.5.3 SATA CongurationWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE3-21Chapter 33.5.4 System Agent CongurationMemory Remap Feature [Enabled]Allows you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB.[Ena

3-22Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.5.5 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.The USB Devices item show

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE3-23Chapter 33.5.6 Onboard Devices CongurationMainAi TweakerAdvanced Monitor Boot ToolExitVersion 2.00.1208. Copyright (C)

ixP8Z77-I DELUXE specications summary(continued on the next page)CPULGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Ce

3-24Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Bluetooth Controller [Enabled][Enabled] Enables the onboard bluetooth controller.[Disabled] Disables the controlle

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE3-25Chapter 33.5.7 APMMainAi TweakerAdvanced Monitor Boot ToolExitAllow BIOS to switch off some power at S5 to get the system rea

3-26Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan set

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE3-27Chapter 3CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled][Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature.[Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control

3-28Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM]This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and al

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE3-29Chapter 33.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.Bootup NumLock State [On][On] Sets the

3-30Chapter 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-I DELUXE3-31Chapter 33.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <

3-32Chapter 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

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE3-33Chapter 33.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard