Asus SABERTOOTH Z77 User Manual

MotherboardSABERTOOTH Z77

x(continued on the next page)SABERTOOTH Z77 specications summary USB Intel® Z77 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode* - 4 x USB

3-36Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Allow Fan Stop [Disable]Allows your assistant fans to run at 0% cycle when the motherboard’s temperature drops to a

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z773-37Chapter 33.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.Bootup NumLock State [On][On] Sets the

3-38Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Setup Mode [EZ Mode][Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program.[E

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z773-39Chapter 33.8 Tool menuThe Tool menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <E

3-40Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3LabelAllows you to input the label of setup prole.Save to ProleAllows you to save the current BIOS settings to the

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z773-41Chapter 33.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard

3-42Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.10 Updating BIOSThe ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability,

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z773-43Chapter 3Updating the BIOS through the InternetTo update the BIOS through the Internet:1. From the ASUS Update screen, select

3-44Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3• The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual BIOS information vary by models.• Refer to th

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z773-45Chapter 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

xi*Specications are subject to change without notice.SABERTOOTH Z77 specications summaryBack Panel I/O Ports 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x Optic

3-46Chapter 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 SABERTOOTH Z773-47Chapter 3Booting the system in DOS environment1. Insert the USB ash drive with the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater to the US

3-48Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 32. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When BIOS backup is done, press any k

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z773-49Chapter 34. Select Yes and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater. Restart your

3-50Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z774-1Chapter 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 SABERTOOTH Z774-3Chapter 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 ASUS TUF Thermal RadarThe TUF Thermal Radar monitors temperatures in critical parts of the motherboard i

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z774-5Chapter 4Conguring system fan settingsThe TUF Thermal Radar provides easy-to-use fan proles for adjusting the CPU fan, assista

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4-6Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4You can also assign the specic system component(s) to monitor and have Thermal Radar to dynamically adjust the

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z774-7Chapter 44. If you are not sure how to choose the proper components to monitor and the percentage to adjust, click Auto and hav

4-8Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Fan Overtime is disabled when you enable the ErP in the BIOS.The two assistant (ASST) fans run on standby power

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z774-9Chapter 44.3.3 TurboV EVOASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related vol

4-10Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Using Advanced ModeClick on the Advanced Mode tab to adjust the advanced voltage settings.Advanced modeApplies

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z774-11Chapter 44.3.4 DIGI+ Power ControlDIGI+ PowerControl allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance reli

4-12Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Function no. Function description7 CPU Power Thermal Control A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power the

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z774-13Chapter 4• The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU and DRAM specication.• Do not remove the thermal modu

4-14Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4• The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU and DRAM specication.• Do not remove the ther

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z774-15Chapter 44.3.5 Sensor RecorderSensor Recorder monitors the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed on a time

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z771-1Chapter 11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® SABERTOOTH Z77 motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features a

4-16Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.6 Ai Charger+This utility allows you to fast-charge your portable BC 1.1* mobile devices on your computer

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z774-17Chapter 4The utility cannot detect the devices connected to your computer if the charging mode is enabled.4.3.7 USB Charger+Th

4-18Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Setting up the charging functionWhen a portable device is connected to the USB port of the PC, the USB Charger

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z774-19Chapter 44.3.8 USB 3.0 BoostThe ASUS exclusive USB 3.0 Boost provides speed boost for USB 3.0 devices and the up-to-date suppo

4-20Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.9 Network iControlEnsure to install the LAN drivers before using this function.Network iControl is only s

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z774-21Chapter 4Using Quick ConnectionConguring the PPPoE connection settingsBefore enabling the Network iControl’s Quick Connection

4-22Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Conguring the Quick ConnectionTo congure the auto-PPPoE connection:Click the Quick Connection tab.Tick Autom

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z774-23Chapter 4Using EZ ProleTo use the EZ Prole:EZ Prole allows you to load, edit, and save your own network program priority pro

4-24Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.10 ASUS UpdateASUS Update lays out the options for updating BIOS on your system. Update BIOS utility on y

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z774-25Chapter 44.3.11 MyLogo2This MyLogo utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen

1-2Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 11.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsLGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™

4-26Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 42. Click on Auto Tune to adjust image size compatibility or adjust the resolution bar.3. You can click on Bo

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z774-27Chapter 44.3.12 Audio congurationsThe Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio

4-28Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.4 RAID congurationsThe motherboard comes with the Intel® Z77 chipset controller that allows you to congur

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z774-29Chapter 44.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disksThe motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance,

4-30Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Creating a RAID setTo create a RAID set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z774-31Chapter 45. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the se

4-32Chapter 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 SABERTOOTH Z774-33Chapter 44.4.5 Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologiesThis section details the overview of the installation and congu

4-34Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4SSD Capacity RequirementsSSD Partition Capacity RequirementsSystem DRAM2GB 4GB 8GBIntel® storage combinationsI

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z774-35Chapter 4Intel® Smart Response TechnologyIntel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance. It uses an install

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z771-3Chapter 1Intel® Smart Response TechnologySSD Speed with HDD Capacity Intel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall system perf

4-36Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4• To enable Intel® Smart Response Technology, you need at least one SSD ( 20GB) and an HDD, and only one SS

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z774-37Chapter 4If your SSD is smaller than 64GB, and is set to Full disk capacity caching option for Intel® Smart Response, you canno

4-38Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4• The value “x” refers to a disk number where you want to create the store partition.• The value “x” refers

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z774-39Chapter 4The Hibernation Partition does not appear when you choose “GPT (GUID Partition Table store type”. Ensure the “Unalloca

4-40Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4The value “x” refers to a disk number where you want to delete the store partition.Click to enable or disable

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z774-41Chapter 4The value “x” refers to a disk number where you want to delete the store partition.5. Type list partition, press Ente

4-42Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Intel® Smart Connect TechnologyThe Intel® Smart Connect Technology is a feature that provides the latest conte

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z774-43Chapter 4Click to enable or disable the functionWhen the scroll bar is activated, adjust the waking up time period for Internet

4-44Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 43. To disable the updating function, click Disable Updating. Clicking this button automatically disables the

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z774-45Chapter 44.5 Creating a RAID driver diskA oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows® operating sys

1-4Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 1TUF Thermal RadarThe TUF Thermal Radar monitors temperatures in critical parts of the motherboard in real t

4-46Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installationTo install the RAID driver in Windows® XP:1.

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z774-47Chapter 44.5.4 Using a USB oppy disk driveDue to OS limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB oppy disk drive when y

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

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z775-1Chapter 5Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support5.1 AMD® CrossFireX™ technologyThe motherboard supports the AMD® CrossFir

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

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z775-3Chapter 52. The VISION Engine Control Center Setup Assistant appears when the system detects the existance of multi-graphics ca

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

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z775-5Chapter 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 SABERTOOTH Z775-7Chapter 5B4. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel.B5. The NVIDIA Control Panel window

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z771-5Chapter 1ESD GuardsESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Guards provides protection against electrostatic discharges, which can damage t

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

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z775-9Chapter 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 SABERTOOTH Z775-11Chapter 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 5Click to select a program to run by discrete card, iGPU, or Hyperformance®Click to add, edit, o

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-3AppendicesASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-

A-4AppendicesAppendicesEC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU

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

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z771-7Chapter 1DisplayPort 1.1a SupportDisplayPort is a digital display interface standard that delivers up to 10.8 Gbps of bandwidth

iiE7246Revised Edition V2 February 2012Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and s

1-8Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 1

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z772-12.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboar

2-2Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2Refer to 2.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.11 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel c

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z772-3Chapter 2Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots Page1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2-242. CPU, chass

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

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z772-5Chapter 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 SABERTOOTH Z772-7Chapter 2SABERTOOTH Z77 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Brand Ch

2-8Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2Vendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Brand Chip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1 DIMM2 DIMM4 DIM

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z772-9Chapter 2SABERTOOTH Z77 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChi

iiiContentsSafety information ... viAbout this guid

2-10Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2SABERTOOTH Z77 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DS

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z772-11Chapter 2SABERTOOTH Z77 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2133 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandCh

2-12Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.2.4 Expansion slotsEnsure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure t

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z772-13Chapter 2• In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (beige) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better perf

2-14Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.2.5 JumperClear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in C

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z772-15Chapter 22.2.6 Onboard switchThe onboard switch allows you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system.

2-16Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.2.7 Onboard LEDs1. Standby Power LEDThe motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED ligh

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z772-17Chapter 22.2.8 Internal connectors1. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [brown])These connectors connec

2-18Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3–6 [black])These connectors connect to Serial AT

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z772-19Chapter 23. ASMedia® Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [gray])These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6Gb/s hard

ivContents2.4 Starting up for the rst time ... 2-442.5 Turning off the computer .

2-20Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 25. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34)This connector is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies w

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z772-21Chapter 2• You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) rst, and then install the Q-Conn

2-22Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 28. CPU, chassis, and assistant fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4; 3-pin

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z772-23Chapter 29. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module th

2-24Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with AT

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z772-25Chapter 2• System power LED (2-pin PLED)This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable

2-26Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.3 Building your computer system2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system1 bag of scre

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z772-27Chapter 22.3.2 CPU installationPlease note the order in opening/ closing the double latch. Follow the instructions printed on

2-28Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 245ABC

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z772-29Chapter 22.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installationApply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU befo

v4.3.4 DIGI+ Power Control ... 4-114.3.5 Sensor Recorder ...

2-30Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2123To remove a DIMM2.3.4 DIMM installationBA

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z772-31Chapter 22.3.5 Motherboard installationThe diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary wi

2-32Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.3

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z772-33Chapter 22.3.6 Thermal Armor for ASUS SABERTOOTH Z77The Thermal Armor for ASUS SABERTOOTH Z77 consists of a rear I/O cover fan

2-34Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 24. Install the assembled fan and sponge to the rear I/O fan socket, and screw the I/O fan cover lid to cl

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z772-35Chapter 22. Place the fan into the socket, ensuring that the TUF logo is facing up, and screw to lock in place using the four

2-36Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.3.7 ATX Power connection12OR OR

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z772-37Chapter 22.3.8 SATA device connectionOR2OR1

2-38Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.3.9 Front I/O ConnectorIDE_LEDPOWER SWRESET SWIDE_LED-IDE_LED+PWRResetGroundGround1 2To install ASUS Q-

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z772-39Chapter 22.3.10 Rear panel connection* and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LED and audio port denition

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

2-40Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2• DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port.• DO NOT connect a keyboard/mouse to any

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z772-41Chapter 2Connect to Headphone and MicConnect to 2.1 channel SpeakersConnect to Stereo Speakers2.3.11 Audio I/O connectionsAudi

2-42Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2Connect to 4.1 channel SpeakersConnect to 5.1 channel SpeakersConnect to 7.1 channel Speakers

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z772-43Chapter 21. Do not disconnect the USB ash drive or power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button during the BIOS updating proces

2-44Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.4 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2.

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z773-1Chapter 3Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.1 Knowing BIOSThe new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Unied Extensible Firmware Interface that

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 SABERTOOTH Z773-3Chapter 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 SABERTOOTH Z773-5Chapter 3MainAi TweakerAdvanced Monitor Boot ToolExitTo clear the administrator password, key in the current password in the En

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

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

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z773-7Chapter 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 SABERTOOTH Z773-9Chapter 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 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z773-11Chapter 3Primary TimingsDRAM CAS# Latency [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [3 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock]DRAM RAS# to CAS#

3-12Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3DRAM WRITE to READ Delay [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock]DRAM CKE Minimum pulse w

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z773-13Chapter 3DRAM CLK Period [Auto]Allows you to set the DRAM CLK Period. Conguration options: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

3-14Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3MainAi TweakerAdvanced Monitor Boot ToolExitVersion 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z773-15Chapter 3MainAi TweakerAdvanced Monitor Boot ToolExitVersion 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.Lo

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

3-16Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3CPU Voltage Frequency [Auto]Frequency switching affects the VRM transient response, and the thermal component. Highe

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z773-17Chapter 3iGPU Current Capability [100%]Allows you to set the iGPU Current Capability. Conguration options: [100%] [110%] [120%

3-18Chapter 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 SABERTOOTH Z773-19Chapter 3Black Yellow Pink RedCPU Manual Voltage0.8V–1.22V1.225V–1.280V1.285V–1.335V1.340V–1.990VCPU Offset Voltage0.005V–0.060

3-20Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to mal

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z773-21Chapter 33.5.1 CPU CongurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.The

3-22Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Active Processor Cores [All]Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Con

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z773-23Chapter 33.5.2 PCH CongurationMainAi TweakerAdvanced Monitor Boot ToolExitEnabled/Disabled the High Precision Event Timer.Ba

3-24Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.5.3 SATA CongurationWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z773-25Chapter 3SATA Mode Selection [AHCI]Allows you to set the SATA conguration.[Disabled] Disables the SATA function.[IDE Mode] S

ixSABERTOOTH Z77 specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA 1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® P

3-26Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.5.4 System Agent CongurationMemory Remap Feature [Enabled][Enabled] Allow you to enable remapping the memory ab

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z773-27Chapter 33.5.5 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.MainAi TweakerAdvanced Mon

3-28Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.5.6 Onboard Devices CongurationHD Audio Controller [Enabled][Disabled] Disables the controller.[Enabled] Enabl

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z773-29Chapter 3PCI Express X16_3 slot (black) [X1 mode]Allows you to set the modes of the PCIe slots.[X1 mode] PCIe x16_3 slot run

3-30Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3ErP Ready [Disabled]This item allows user to switch off some power at S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z773-31Chapter 33.5.8 Network StackMainAi TweakerAdvanced Monitor Boot ToolExitEnable/Disable UEFI network staack.Back Advanced\ N

3-32Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan set

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z773-33Chapter 3Scroll down to display the following items:Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.Ente

3-34Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Prole to [Manual].CPU Upper Temperature [70]Use the <+

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z773-35Chapter 3Chassis 1/2/3/4 Lower Temperature [40]Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature.Chassis 1/2/3/4 Fan Min. Dut