Asus P8Z77-V LX Motherboard User's manual
Below you will find brief information for Motherboard P8Z77-V LX. This guide provides the necessary information for installing and configuring the motherboard, including hardware setup procedures and descriptions of the components. It also covers BIOS setup, software support, and multiple GPU technology support to help you build and optimize your system.
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P8Z77-V LX
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First Edition (V1)
February 2012
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Contents
Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi
Chapter 1:
Product introduction
1.3.1 Product highlights........................................................................1-2
ASUS DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design ...................................1-4
ASUS Exclusive Features ...........................................................1-4
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ...................................................1-5
ASUS EZ DIY ..............................................................................1-6
Other special features .................................................................1-6
Chapter 2:
Hardware information
2.2.1 Motherboard layout .....................................................................2-2
2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................2-4
System memory ..........................................................................2-5
Expansion slots .........................................................................2-13
Jumper ......................................................................................2-15
Onboard switches .....................................................................2-16
Onboard LEDs ..........................................................................2-18
Internal connectors....................................................................2-19
Building your computer system .............................................................2-25
Additional tools and components to build a PC system ............2-25
CPU installation.........................................................................2-26
CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation .............................2-28
DIMM installation.......................................................................2-30
Motherboard installation ............................................................2-31
ATX Power connection ..............................................................2-33
SATA device connection ............................................................2-34
Front I/O Connector ..................................................................2-35
Expansion Card Installation ......................................................2-36
2.3.10 Rear panel connection ..............................................................2-37
2.3.11 Audio I/O connections ...............................................................2-39
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Chapter 3:
BIOS setup
EZ Mode......................................................................................3-2
Advanced Mode ..........................................................................3-3
3.5.1 CPU Configuration ....................................................................3-14
....................................................................3-16
...................................................................3-17
System Agent Configuration ......................................................3-18
USB Configuration ....................................................................3-19
Onboard Devices Configuration ................................................3-20
APM ..........................................................................................3-22
3.5.8 Network Stack ...........................................................................3-23
3.10.1 ASUS Update utility...................................................................3-31
3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility .............................................................3-34
3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility.................................................3-35
3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater .................................................................3-36
Chapter 4:
Software support
Installing an operating system .................................................................4-1
Running the support DVD ...........................................................4-1
Obtaining the software manuals..................................................4-2
AI Suite II.....................................................................................4-3
TurboV EVO ................................................................................4-4
DIGI+ VRM ..................................................................................4-8
EPU .............................................................................................4-9
FAN Xpert+ ...............................................................................4-10
Contents
Probe II...................................................................................... 4-11
USB 3.0 Boost...........................................................................4-12
Audio configurations ..................................................................4-13
4.4 Intoduction to Intel 2012® Desktop responsiveness technologies .....4-14
4.4.1 System Requirements ...............................................................4-14
4.4.2 Intel® Smart Response Technology ..........................................4-16
Intel® Rapid Start Technology...................................................4-17
Intel ® Smart Connect Technology ..............................................4-23
4.5.1 RAID definitions ........................................................................4-26
4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks .................................................4-27
Setting the RAID item in BIOS ..................................................4-27
Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility ................4-27
Creating a RAID driver disk.....................................................................4-31
Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS ................4-31
Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows ®
..................................4-31
Installing the RAID driver during Windows ® OS installation ......4-32
Using a USB floppy disk drive ...................................................4-33
Chapter 5:
Multiple GPU technology support
ATI ® CrossFireX™ technology ..................................................................5-1
Requirements ..............................................................................5-1
Before you begin .........................................................................5-1
Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards ................................5-2
Installing the device drivers .........................................................5-3
5.1.5 Enabling the ATI ® CrossFireX™ technology ...............................5-3
LucidLogix ® Virtu MVP™ solution ............................................................5-4
5.2.1 Installing LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™ ............................................5-4
5.2.2 Setting up your display ................................................................5-5
5.2.3 Configuring LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™ ........................................5-6 v
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Safety information
Electrical safety
• To 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. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.
• Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.
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.
• Chapter 2: Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.
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Chapter 3: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Chapter 4: Software support
This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software.
Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
This chapter describes the ATI ® installation procedures.
CrossFireX™ feature and shows the graphics card
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
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Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT : Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE : Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Typography
Bold text
Italic s
<Key>
Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del>
P8Z77-V LX specifications summary
CPU
Chipset
Memory
Graphics
Multi-GPU support
Expansion slots
LGA1155 socket for Intel ® 3 rd
i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium ®
/ 2 nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™
/ Celeron ® processors
Supports 32nm and 22nm CPU
Supports Intel ® Turbo Boost technology 2.0*
* The Intel ® Turbo Boost technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel ® CPU support list.
Intel ® Z77 Express Chipset
4 x DIMMs, max. 32GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.
C.)/1866(O.C.) /1600/1333/1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory*
Dual-channel memory architecture
Supports Intel ® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
*Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual
CPUs. Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details.
Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel® HD Graphics Support
Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI, RGB port
- Supports HDMI 1.4a with max.resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
- Supports DVI with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
- Supports RGB with max. resolution up to 2048 x 1536 @75Hz
- Maximum shared memory of 1696MB
Supports ATI ® Quad-GPU CrossFireX
Supports Lucid MVP Technology*
* LucidLogix Virtu ®
Systems.
Universal MVP TM
TM Technology
supports Windows ® 7 Operating
1 x PCI Express 3.0* / 2.0 x16 slot (blue at x16 mode)
1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (black at x4 mode, compatible with
PCIe x1 and x4 devies)
2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots
3 x PCI slots
* PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel ® 3 rd generation Core TM processors.
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Storage
LAN
Audio
USB
ASUS unique features
Intel ® Z77 Express Chipset:
- 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) with RAID 0,1,5,10 support
- 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (blue) with RAID 0,1,5,10 support
- Supports Intel ® Smart Response Technology, Intel ® Rapid Start
Technology, Intel ® Smart Connect Technology*
*Support for Intel ® Core® processor family with Windows 7 operating systems.
Realtek ® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller
Realtek ® ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC
- Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and Front Panel Jack-
Retasking
- Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O
* Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an
8-channel audio output
Intel ® Z77 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP
Mode.*
- 4 x USB 3.0 /2.0 ports (2 ports at the mid-board and 2 ports at the
back panel)
- 10 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel)
*The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows 7 standard only supports Windows ® 8.
® or later versions. UASP
ASUS DIGI+ VRM
- Digital Power Control: Digital power Design for the CPU and iGPU
- ASUS 4+1+1 Phase Power Design
ASUS Exclusive Features
- Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for top network program in use
- USB 3.0 Boost featuring the latest USB 3.0 UASP standard
- MemOK!
- TurboV
- GPU Boost
- AI Charger+
- Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+ HDD support
- AI Suite II
- Anti Surge
- Low EMI Solution
- 100% Solid Capacitors
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
- ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink solution
- ASUS Fan Xpert+
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
- ASUS My Logo 2
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ASUS exclusive overclocking features
Rear panel I/O ports
Internal I/O connectors
BIOS features
Manageability
Accessories
Precision Tweaker 2
- vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.005V increment
- vCCSA: 180-step system agent voltage control
- vDRAM Bus: 180-step Memory voltage control
- vPCH: 180-step Chipset voltage control
- iGPU: 255-step iGPU voltage control
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection)
- BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.1MHz increment
Overclocking Protection
- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port
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
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
3-jack 8-channel audio I/O ports
1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin)
3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports
2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (gray)
4 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (blue)
1 x COM port connector
1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin)
2 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin)
1 x Power Fan connector (3-pin)
1 x Front panel audio connector
1 x S/PDIF Out Header
24-pin ATX Power connector
8-pin ATX 12V Power connector
1 x System Panel
1 x MemOK! Button
1 x GPU Boost switch
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM
BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2,
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shotcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE
2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables
1 x User Manual
1 x I/O Shield
1 x Support DVD
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Storage
Form Factor
Drivers
ASUS Utilities
ASUS Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
ATX Form Factor, 12”x 8.6” (30.5cm x 21.8 cm)
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Chapter 1:
Chapter 1
Product introduction
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS ® P8Z77-V LX motherboard!
The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!
Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.
1.2 Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
User Manual
ASUS P8Z77-V LX motherboard
User guide Support DVD
2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables
1 x ASUS I/O Shield
• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
• The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
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1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product highlights
LGA1155 socket for Intel
®
3
rd
/ 2
nd
Generation Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/ Core™ i3
Processors
This motherboard supports Intel
® 3 rd / 2 nd
® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium
generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium ® / Celeron
/ Celeron processors in the LGA1155 package, with iGPU, memory and PCI Express controllers
® integrated to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (4 DIMM)
DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance.
Intel most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world.
®
® processors are among the
Intel
®
Z77 Express Chipset
The Intel ® Z77 Express Chipset is a single-chipset design to support socket 1155 Intel
/ 3rd generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, Z77 chipset provides 4 USB 3.0 ports for 10 times faster data retrieval speed. Moreover, Intel ®
®
Z77
2nd
Express Chipset can also enable iGPU function, letting users enjoy the latest Intel integrated graphic performance.
Dual-Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 /
1066 Support
The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2400(O.C.) /
2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.)/ 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dualchannel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance.
* Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/MHz memory module will run at DDR3 600 MHz frequency as default.
Complete USB 3.0 Integration
ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in total. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. The P8Z77-V LX affords greater convenience to high speed connectivity.
Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support
The motherboard’s powerful Intel new gaming style.
® Z77 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in multiple-GPU configurations of CrossFireX™. This allows you to enjoy a never before-experienced brand
Intel
®
Smart Response Technology
SSD Speed with HDD Capacity
Intel ® Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance. It uses an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available capacity required) as a cache for frequently accessed data.
Key benefits include reduced load and wait times, and lower power consumption through the elimination of unnecessary hard drive spin. This technology combines SSD performance with hard drive capacity, operating up to 4X faster than a hard drive-only system, and an important part of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing.
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* Intel ® Smart Response Technology 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
The capacity of the SSD is reserved for caching function.
® Smart Response Technology.
Intel
®
Smart Connect Technology
Your computer can receive web updates with fresh content for selected applications, even when the system is in sleep mode. This means less time waiting for applications to update and sync with the cloud, leading to a more efficient computing experience.
Intel
®
Rapid Start Technology
Allows your computer to quickly resume from a low-power hibernate state in seconds.
Saving your system memory to the designed SSD, it provides your computer a faster wakeup response time, while still keeping the energy use low.
PCIe 3.0 Ready
PCI Express ® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the latest PCI Express bus standard with improved encoding schemes that provide twice the performance of current PCIe 2.0. Total bandwidth for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32GB/s, double the 16GB/s of PCIe 2.0 (in x16 mode). As such,
PCIe 3.0 provides users unprecedented data speeds, combined with the convenience and seamless transition offered by complete backward compatibility with PCIe 1.0 and PCIe
2.0 devices. PCIe 3.0 will become a must-have feature for users who wish to improve and optimize graphic performance, as well as have the latest technology available to them.
PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel ® 3 rd generation processors.
S/PDIF out connector at the back I/O
This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via the optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) out connecor at the back I/O. The
S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it to analog format and keeps the best signal quality.
Gigabit LAN solution
The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. It is enhanced with an
ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems.
8-channel high definition audio
The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia)
CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output and jack-detect feature that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio
I/O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection, which means there will be no more confusion of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks.
100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors
This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity.
ErP ready
The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in regards to energy
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1-4 consumptions. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energyefficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts.
1.3.2 ASUS DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design
Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for the CPU and iGPU
All-new digital CPU power controls work perfectly together to match digital power signal
(SVID) requests from the CPU, with ultra-fast sensing and response efficiently delivering precision power. Accurate delivery reduces waste, and provides more stable CPU Vcore voltages. Users can adjust CPU and its processor graphics (iGPU) voltages for various overclocking scenarios, with accurate input through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. This proprietary design increases overlocking headroom to push performance to its full potential.
ASUS EPU
Tap into the world’s first real-time PC power saving chip through the AI Suite II utility. Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity.
1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features
USB 3.0 Boost
Faster USB 3.0 Transmission with UASP
New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. With USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB device’s transmission speed is significantly increased up to 170%, adding to an already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for any user interaction.
MemOK!
Any Memory is A-OK!
MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of the button to patch memory issues. MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system boot success. Get your system up and running in no time.
Network iControl
Real-Time Network Bandwidth Control
With a one-click on/off button, the software currently in use is set as top priority over all other network programs, dominating the network bandwidth with ease. Moreover, you can prioritize your favorite software easily by configuring profiles through the intuitive user interface. Within the profile, programs can be pre-scheduled to run in a specific time period to avoid network clogging, and long-waits on downloads. Auto PPPoE network gives a one-step setup, and an intuitive network bandwidth control center.
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GPU Boost
Go the Limit with iGPU Level Up!
GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance. The userfriendly interface facilitates flexible frequency adjustments. It easily delivers stable systemlevel upgrades for every use.
AI Suite II
One-stop Access to Innovative ASUS Features
With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple to use software package. It allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, and even interact with mobile devices via Wi-Fi. This all-in-one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities.
ASUS TurboV
Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. 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. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in TurboV provides the best O.C. settings in different scenarios.
ASUS MyLogo2™
This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen.
Precision Tweaker 2
Allows you to fine-tune the VCore voltage in 0.005V steps and DRAM voltage in 0.00625V steps to achieve the most precise setting for the ultimate overclocking configuration.
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to overclocking failure. C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to their default settings.
1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions
ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability.
Fan Xpert+
ASUS Fan Xpert+ intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU fan speed according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your PC’s loading. The built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment.
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Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution
The stylish heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that offers users a noiseless PC environment. Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with the elegant appearance!
DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by yourself. Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat heat dissipation performance.
1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY
ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode)
Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface
ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only controls. It also fully utilizes 2.2TB and larger hard drives in 64-bit operating systems with native support.
ASUS exclusive interface
EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. Users can choose system performance settings, and drag and drop boot priorities. Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for complete insight.
New upgrade! Quick and easy information for enhanced system control
- F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for sharing UEFI information and troubleshooting
- New F3 Shortcut for most accessed information
- ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for accessing memory
information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with difficult POST situations.
ASUS EZ-Flash 2
ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility.
1.3.6 Other special features
LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™
LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™ featuring HyperFormance™ Technology boosts your PCIe graphics card up to 30% beyond its original performance. Designed for Intel ® processor graphics and
Windows ® 7 PCs, it perfectly combines the performance of discrete graphic cards with fast computing iGPU. Also, with newly designed Virtual Sync, users can enjoy a smoother gaming experience by eliminating tearing artifacts. LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™ can also dynamically assigns tasks to the best available graphics resource, based on power, performance, and system load. This allows users to fully utilize 3x faster video conversion with Intel ® Quick
Sync Video technology while retaining high-end 3D rendering and gaming performance, provided by both NVIDIA and AMD graphic cards. When the PCIe graphic cards are not required, the graphics control switches to the Intel ® processor graphics, reducing the PCIe graphics power use down to zero, making the system more environment-friendly. For users
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
searching for perfection, LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™ provides great graphical performance, and best quality and efficiency.
* LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™ supports Windows ® operating system.
** Intel ® family
Quick Sync Video feature is supported by 3rd/2nd generation Intel ® Core™ processor
HDMI 1.4a Support
Enjoy Full HD 1080p Multimedia Home-Theater Entertainment
High Definition Multimedia Surface (HDMI) is a set of digital video standards that delivers mulit-channel audio and uncompressed digital video for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and blu-ray discs, HDMI provides you with the highest quality home theater experience.
ErP Ready
The motherboard is European Union’s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in regards to energy consumptions.
This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts.
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Chapter 2:
Chapter 2
Hardware information
2.1 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
• Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.
• Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-1
2-2
2.2 Motherboard overview
2.2.1 Motherboard layout
1 2
21.9cm(8.6in)
3 1
KB_USB34
CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2
DIGI
+VRM
ASM
1442
SPDIFO
4
LAN3_12
LAN_USB12
AUDIO
CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN
PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
USB3_34
RTL
8111E
PCIEX1_2
PCIEX16_1
P8Z77-V LX
TPU
PCI1
Intel ®
Z77
Super
I/O
NCT
5535D
ALC
887
SPDIF_OUT
AAFP
18 17 16
PCIEX16_2
PCI2
COM1
PCI3
8Mb
BIOS
SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1
USB910 USB78
SB_PWR
CLRTC
USB56 PANEL SATA3G_4 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1
15 14 13 11 12
GPU Boost
MemOK!
5
6
7
8
2
9
10
11
Refer to 2.2.8 Connectors and 2.3.10 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
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Layout contents
12.
13.
14.
15.
8.
9.
10.
11.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots
1. CPU, Chassis and power fan connectors
(4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2, 3-pin PWR_FAN)
2.
3.
EATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V)
Intel ® CPU socket
DDR3 DIMM sockets
GPU Boost LED
GPU Boost Switch
MemOK! button
16.
17.
18.
DRAM LED
USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_56)
Onboard LED (SB_PWR)
Intel ® Z77 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1–4 [blue])
Intel ® Z77 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray])
System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)
Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)
USB connectors (10-1 pin USB5~10)
Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1)
Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
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2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel
2 nd Generation Core™ i7/ i5/ i3 Processors.
® 3 rd /
P8Z77-V LX
P8Z77-V LX CPU socket LGA1155
Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.
• The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install a
LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket.
• Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related.
• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the
LGA1155 socket.
• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.
Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2.3 System memory
The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules
(DIMM) sockets.
A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2
P8Z77-V LX
P8Z77-V LX 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets
Recommended memory configurations
We recommend that you install the memory modules from the blue slots for better overclocking capability.
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Memory configurations
You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.
• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.
• Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3
2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default.
• According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU.
• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.
• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following:
- Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS.
- Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard.
For more details, refer to the Microsoft ® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us.
• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less
(Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB).
• 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.
Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment.
• For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.
Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL.
Chapter 2: Hardware information
P8Z77-V LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400MHz capability
Vendors Part No.
Size S S /
DS
C h i p
Brand
Chip
NO.
Timing
Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK (381850)(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB) SS 9
Voltage D I M M s o c k e t s u p p o r t
(Optional)
1.65V
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs
• •
P8Z77-V LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200MHz capability
Vendors Part No.
Size S S /
DS
G.SKILL
F3-17600CL8D-4GBPS(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB) DS
KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KJAFEIH(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB) DS -
-
C h i p
Brand
Chip
NO.
-
-
Timing
-
8-8-8-24
Voltage
1.65V
1.5V-1.7V •
DIMM socket support (Optional)
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs
•
P8Z77-V LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2133MHz capability
Vendors Part No.
Size Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional)
A-DATA
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
GEIL
GEIL
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
AX3U2133GC2G9B-DG2(XMP)
CMT4GX3M2A2133C9(XMP)
CMT4GX3M2B2133C9(XMP)
2GB
4GB(2x 2GB)
4GB(2x 2GB)
SS -
DS -
DS -
GE34GB2133C9DC(XMP)
GU34GB2133C9DC(XMP)
2GB DS -
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS -
KHX2133C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB ) DS -
KHX2133C9AD3X2K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS -
KHX2133C9AD3T1K4/8GX(XMP) 8GB(4 x 2GB) DS -
KHX2133C9AD3T1FK4/8GX(XMP) 8GB(4x 2GB) DS -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
9-11-9-27 1.55~1.75V
9-10-9-24 1.65V
9-10-9-27 1.50V
9-9-9-28
9-9-9-28
1.65V
1.65V
1.65V
9-11-9-27 1.65V
-
9-11-9-27 1.65V
1.65V
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1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs
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Vendors
Apacer
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
GEIL
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
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P8Z77-V LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000MHz capability
Part No.
Size
78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP)
CMZ4GX3M2A2000C10(XMP)
CMT6GX3M3A2000C8(XMP)
F3-16000CL9D-4GBFLS(XMP)
F3-16000CL9D-4GBTD(XMP)
F3-16000CL6T-6GBPIS(XMP)
6GB(3 x 2GB)
4GB(2 x 2GB)
6GB(3 x 2GB)
4GB(2 x 2GB)
4GB(2 x 2GB)
6GB(3x 2GB )
GUP34GB2000C9DC(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB)
KHX2000C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB )
KHX2000C9AD3W1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB )
KHX2000C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB)
KHX2000C9AD3W1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3x 2GB )
KHX2000C9AD3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3x 2GB )
TX2000KLN-8GK(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB)
S S /
DS
DS -
SS -
DS -
DS -
DS -
DS -
DS -
DS -
C h i p
Brand
Chip
NO.
-
-
-
-
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-
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-
Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional)
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs
9-9-9-27 1.65V
10-10-10-27 1.50V
•
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•
•
•
•
8-9-8-24
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-27
6-9-6-24
1.65V
1.65V
1.65V
1.65V
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9-9-9-28 1.65V
1.65V
• • •
DS -
DS -
DS -
DS -
DS -
-
-
-
-
-
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-
9
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-
1.65V
1.65V
1.65V
1.65V
1.6V
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2-8
P8Z77-V LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866MHz capability
Vendors Part No.
Size S S /
DS
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CMT4GX3M2A1866C9(XMP)
CMT6GX3MA1866C9(XMP)
CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP)
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS -
6GB(3 x 2GB) DS -
8GB(2 x 4GB) DS -
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
F3-14900CL9D8GBXL(XMP)
F3-14900CL9Q8GBXL(XMP)
8GB(2 x 4GB) DS -
8GB(2GB x 4) DS -
KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3T1K3/3GX(XMP) 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS -
KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS -
C h i p
Brand
Chip
NO.
Timing
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Voltage
9-9-9-24 1.65V
9-9-9-24 1.65V
9-10-9-27 1.50V
-
-
9-10-9-28 1.5V
9-9-9-24 1.6V
1.65V
1.65V
•
•
•
•
•
•
DIMM socket support (Optional)
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs
• • •
•
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P8Z77-V LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600MHz capability
Vendors
A-DATA
A-DATA
A-DATA
A-DATA
Paart No.
AM2U16BC2P1
AD31600E001GM(O)U3K
AX3U1600XB2G79-2X(XMP)
AM2U16BC4P2
A-DATA
A-DATA
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
AX3U1600GC4G9-2G(XMP)
AX3U1600XC4G79-2X(XMP)
TR3X3G1600C8D(XMP)
CMD12GX3M6A1600C8(XMP)
CMP4GX3M2A1600C8(XMP)
CMP4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP)
CMP4GX3M2C1600C7(XMP)
CMX4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP)
CMX4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP)
TR3X6G1600C8 G(XMP)
TR3X6G1600C8D G(XMP)
TR3X6G1600C9 G(XMP)
CMP8GX3M2A1600C9(XMP)
8GB(2 x 4GB) DS -
8GB(2 x 4GB) DS -
3GB(3 x 1GB) SS -
12GB(6x2GB) DS -
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS -
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS -
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS -
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS -
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS -
6GB(3 x 2GB) DS -
6GB(3 x 2GB) DS -
6GB(3 x 2GB) DS -
8GB(2 x 4GB) DS -
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
Crucial
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
GEIL
GEIL
KINGMAX
CMZ8GX3M2A1600C7R(XMP)
CMX8GX3M4A1600C9(XMP)
BL25664BN1608.16FF(XMP)
F3-12800CL9D-2GBNQ(XMP)
F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH(XMP)
F3-12800CL7D-4GBRM(XMP)
F3-12800CL8D-4GBRM(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS -
F3-12800CL9D-4GBECO(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS -
F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL(XMP)
F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ(XMP)
8GB(2 x 4GB) DS -
8GB(4 x 2GB) DS -
6GB(3 x 2GB) DS -
2GB(2 x 1GB) SS -
4GB(2 x 2GB) SS -
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS -
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS -
6GB(3 x 2GB) DS -
F3-12800CL7D-8GBRH(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS -
F3-12800CL8D-8GBECO(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS -
F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL(XMP)
GET316GB1600C9QC(XMP)
8GB(2 x 4GB) DS -
16GB(4x 4GB) DS -
GV34GB1600C8DC(XMP) 2GB
FLGD45F-B8MF7 MAEH(XMP) 1GB
DS -
SS -
KINGMAX
KINGMAX
FLGE85F-B8KJ9A FEIS(XMP)
FLGE85F-B8MF7 MEEH(XMP) 2GB
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3P1K2/4G
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX(XMP)
2GB DS -
DS -
4GB(2 x 2GB) SS -
12GB(3x4GB) DS -
Size
2GB
SS/
DS
C h i p
Brand
SS A-DATA
3GB(3 x 1GB) SS -
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS -
4GB DS A-DATA
Chip NO.
Timing Voltage
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3CCD-150
9A EL1126T
-
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-
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3CCD-150
9A EL1126T
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8-8-8-24 1.65V-1.85V •
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7-9-7-21 1.55V-1.75V
•
9-9-9-24 1.55V-1.75V •
7-9-7-21 1.55V-1.75V •
8-8-8-24 1.65V
8-8-8-24 1.65V
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8-8-8-24 1.65V
9-9-9-24 1.65V
7-8-7-20 1.65V
9-9-9-24 1.65V
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•
9-9-9-24 1.65V
8-8-8-24 1.65V
8-8-8-24 1.65V
9-9-9-24 1.65V
9-9-9-24 1.65V
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7-8-7-20 1.50V
9-9-9-24 1.65V
-
9-9-9-24 1.5V
7-7-7-24 1.6V
7-8-7-24 1.6V
8-8-8-24 1.60V
9-9-9-24 XMP 1.35V •
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9-9-9-24 1.5V~1.6V
7-8-7-24 1.6V
8-8-8-24 XMP 1.35V •
•
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9-9-9-24 1.5V
9-9-9-28 1.6V
8-8-8-28 1.6V
7 -
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9-9-9-27 1.65V
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(Optional)
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs
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Vendors Paart No.
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3T1BK312GX(XM
P)
KINGSTON KHX1600C9AD3/2G
KINGSTON KVR1600D3N11/2G-ES
Size
12GB(3x4GB) DS -
2GB
2GB
DS -
DS KTC
KINGSTON KHX1600C7D3K2/4GX(XMP)
KINGSTON KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX(XMP)
4GB(2x 2GB ) DS -
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS -
KINGSTON KHX1600C8D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS -
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS -
Chip NO.
-
-
-
-
-
-
D 1 2 8 8 J P N
DPLD9U
Timing
-
9-9-9-27
Voltage
1.65V
1.65V
(Optional)
1
DIMM
• •
11-11-11-28 1.35V-1.5V •
-
8
8
9
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3LK2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS -
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3X2K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS -
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3x 2GB ) DS -
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS -
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3T1BK3/6GX
Transcend
Asint
Elixir
Mushkin
(XMP)
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2/8GX(XMP)
KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3P1K2/8G
Super Talent WA160UX6G9
JM1600KLN-8GK
SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D(XMP)
M2P2G64CB8HC9N-DG(XMP)
998659(XMP)
6GB(3 x 2GB) DS -
8GB(2 x 4GB) DS -
8GB(2 x 4GB) DS -
6GB(3 x 2GB) DS -
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9
9-9-9-27
9
9-9-9-27
9-9-9-27
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9
8GB(4GBx2)
2GB
DS Transcend TK483PCW3
DS Asint
2GB DS -
6GB(3 x 2GB) DS -
-
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3128M8-GJ1D 9-9-9-24
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9-9-9-24
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1.65V
1.65V
1.65V
1.65V
XMP 1.35V •
1.65V
1.65V
1.65V
1.65V
1.65V
1.5V
1.6V
1.5~1.6V
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A-DATA
A-DATA
A-DATA
Apacer
Apacer
Apacer
Apacer
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
Vendors
A-DATA
A-DATA
A-DATA
A-DATA
A-DATA
A-DATA
P8Z77-V LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333MHz capability
Part No.
AD31333001GOU
Size
1GB
S S /
DS
Chip Brand Chip NO.
SS A-Data
Timing Voltage D I M M s o c k e t s u p p o r t
(Optional)
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs
• • •
AD3U1333C2G9
AD63I1B0823EV
AM2U139C2P1
AX3U1333C2G9-BP
AD31333G001GOU
2GB
2GB
2GB
2GB
SS
SS
SS
SS
SS -
A-DATA
A-Data
-
ADATA
AD30908C8D-151C
E0906
3CCD-1509HNA1126L
3CCA-1509A
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3CCD-1509A EL1127T
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AD31333G002GMU
AD63I1C1624EV
AM2U139C4P2
SU3U1333W8G9-B
78.A1GC6.9L1
78.A1GC6.9L1
AU02GFA33C9NBGC
78.B1GDE.9L10C
CM3X1024-1333C9
TR3X3G1333C9 G
2GB
4GB
4GB
8GB
2GB
2GB
2GB
4GB
1GB
TR3X6G1333C9 G
C M D 2 4 G X 3 M 6 A
1333C9(XMP)
TW3X4G1333C9D G
6 G B ( 3 x
2GB)
24GB(6 x
4GB)
SS
DS -
DS -
-
SS -
DS -
DS A-Data
DS ADATA
DS ELPIDA
DS Apacer
DS Apacer
DS Apacer
DS Apacer
SS
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CM3X4GA1333C9N2 4GB
CMX4GX3M1A1333C9 4GB
DS CORSAIR
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DS -
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3CCA-1509A
3CCD-1509A EL1127T
J4208BASE-DJ-F
AM5D5808DEWSBG
AM5D5808FEQSBG
AM5D5808APQSBG
AM5D5908CEHSBG
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9-9-9-24 1.50V
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ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-9
Vendors
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
GEIL
GEIL
Hynix
Hynix
Hynix
Hynix
KINGMAX
KINGMAX
KINGMAX
KINGMAX
KINGMAX
KINGMAX
KINGMAX
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
KINGSTON
Micron
Micron
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
GEIL
GEIL
GEIL
Crucial
Crucial
Crucial
ELPIDA
ELPIDA
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
G.SKILL
Part No.
Size S S /
DS
Chip Brand Chip NO.
CT12864BA1339.8FF
1GB
CT25664BA1339.16FF 2GB
G
EBJ10UE8EDF0-DJ-F
EBJ21UE8EDF0-DJ-F
1GB
2GB
B
SS Micron
DS Micron
DS -
SS ELPIDA
DS ELPIDA
F 3 - 1 0 6 0 0 C L 8 D -
2GBHK(XMP)
1GB SS
F3-10600CL9D-2GBNQ 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS
F 3 - 1 0 6 6 6 C L 7 T -
3GBPK(XMP)
3GB(3 x 1GB) SS
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS -
-
-
G.SKILL
6GB(3 x 2GB) DS -
F 3 - 1 0 6 6 6 C
L7D-8GBRH(XMP)
8GB(2 x 4GB) DS -
GET316GB1333C9QC 1 6 G B ( 4 x
4GB)
DS -
GV32GB1333C9DC
GG34GB1333C9DC
2GB(2 x 1GB) DS -
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS GEIL
-
-
-
-
9FF22D9KPT
9KF27D9KPT
J1108EDSE-DJ-F
J1108EDSE-DJ-F
-
-
-
-
-
GL1L128M88BA12N
9-9-9-24
9-9-9-24
GV34GB1333C9DC
GVP34GB1333C7DC
HMT112U6TFR8A-H9
HMT325U6BFR8C-H9
HMT125U6TFR8A-H9
HMT351U6BFR8C-H9 4GB
FLFD45F-B8KL9 NAES 1GB
FLFE85F-C8KF9 CAES 2GB
FLFE85F-C8KL9 NAES 2GB
FLFE85F-C8KM9 NAES 2GB
FLFE85F-B8KL9 NEES 2GB
FLFF65F-C8KL9 NEES 4GB
FLFF65F-C8KM9 NEES 4GB
KVR1333D3N9/1G(low profile)
1GB
2GB
KVR1333D3S8N9/2G
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS -
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS -
1GB SS Hynix
2GB
2GB
SS Hynix
DS Hynix
DS Hynix
SS KINGMAX
SS
SS
SS
KINGMAX
KINGMAX
KINGMAX
DS KINGMAX
DS KINGMAX
DS KINGMAX
SS ELPIDA
2GB
2GB
2GB
SS
SS
SS
Hynix
Micron
ELPIDA
DS ELPIDA
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-
H5TC1G83TFRH9A
H5TQ2G83BFRH9C
H5TC1G83TFRH9A
H5TQ2G83BFRH9C
KKB8FNWBFGNX-27A -
KFC8FMFXF-DXX-15A -
KFC8FNLXF-DXX-15A -
KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A -
KKB8FNWBFGNX-26A -
KFC8FNLXF-DXX-15A -
KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A -
J1108BDBG-DJ-F
H5TQ2G83AFRH9C
IID77 D9LGK
J2108BCSE-DJ-F
J1108BFBG-DJ-F
KVR1333D3N9/2G
KVR1333D3N9/2G
2GB
2GB
2GB
DS KTC
DS ELPIDA
DS KTC
D1288JPNDPLD9U
J1108BDSE-DJ-F
D1288JEMFNGD9U
K H X 1 3 3 3 C 7 D 3 K 2 /
4GX(XMP)
KHX1333C9D3UK2/
4GX(XMP)
2GB
4GB
DS KINGSTON D1288JPSFPGD9U
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS -
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS -
DS ELPIDA
-
-
J2108BCSE-DJ-F
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-
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9-9-9-24
7-7-7-24
9
9
9
KVR1333D3N9/4G
KVR1333D3N9/4G
4GB
4GB
4GB
4GB
1GB
M T 8 J T F 1 2 8 6 4 A Z -
1G4F1
1GB
DS ELPIDA
DS KTC
DS Hynix
SS
SS
J2108BCSE-DJ-F
D2568JENCNGD9U
H5TQ2G83AFR
DS KINGSTON D2568JENCPGD9U
Micron
Micron
OJD12D9LGQ
9FF22D9KPT
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7-7-7-24
9-9-9-24
7-7-7-18
Voltage
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-
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(Optional)
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs
• • •
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1.5~1.6V
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7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V
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1 . 3 V ( l o w voltage)
1.5V
1.5V
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1.35V(low voltage)
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1.5V
1.5V
1.5V
1.5V
1.5V
1.5V
1.5V
1.5V
1.65V
XMP 1.25V •
1.5V
1.5V
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2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information
Vendors Part No.
Size S S /
DS
Chip Brand Chip NO.
Micron
Micron
Micron
SS
SS
DS -
DS -
-
-
-
-
-
-
OJD12D9LGK
Micron
NANYA
PSC
PSC
SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG
MT16JTF51264AZ-
1G4D1
NT4GC64B8HG0NF-
CG
AL7F8G73F-DJ2
AL8F8G73F-DJ2
M378B2873FHS-CH9
M378B5773DH0-CH9
M378B5673FH0-CH9
M378B5273CH0-CH9
SAMSUNG M378B1G73AH0-CH9
Super Talent W1333UA1GH
Super Talent W1333UX2G8(XMP)
4GB
4GB
1GB
2GB
1GB
2GB
2GB
4GB
8GB
1GB
Super Talent W1333UB2GS
Super Talent W1333UB4GS
Super Talent W1333UX6GM
Transcend
Transcend
Transcend
Transcend
Century
Elixir
Elixir
Elixir
JM1333KLN-2G
JM1333KLN-2G
JM1333KLU-2G
TS256MLK64V3U
M2F2G64CB88D7N-CG 2GB
2GB
4GB
Elixir
KINGSTEK
Kingtiger
M2F4G64CB8HD5N-
CG
KINGSHARE KSRPCD313332G
KSTD3PC-10600
4GB
2GB
2GB
2GB DIMM PC3-10666 2GB
DS Micron
DS NANYA
OLD22D9LGK
NT5CB256M8GN-CG
SS PSC
DS PSC
SS
SS
A3P1GF3FGF
A3P1GF3FGF
SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F
SAMSUNG K4B2G0846D
DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F
DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C
DS SAMSUNG K4B4G0846A-HCH9
SS Hynix H5TQ1G83TFR
SS -
2GB
4GB
6 G B ( 3 x
2GB)
2GB
2GB
2GB
2GB
1GB
DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F
DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C
DS Micron 0BF27D9KPT
SS
SS
Micron
Hynix
DS Transcend
DS Micron
SS NANYA
0YD77D9LGK
H5TQ2G83BZRH9C
TK243PDF3
9GF27D9KPT
NT5CB128M8DN-CF
SS
SS
SS
Elixir
Elixir
DS Elixir
DS Elixir
DS PATRIOT
MICRON
N2CB2G80DN-CG
N2CB2G80GN-CG
N2CB2G80BN-CG
N2CB2G80DN-CG
PM128M8D385-15
PE911-125E
M A R K V I
SION
M A R K V I
SION
PATRIOT
PATRIOT
PATRIOT
RAMAXEL
B M D 3 2 0 4 8 M
1333C9-1123
B M D 3 4 0 9 6 M
1333C9-1124
PSD31G13332H
PSD31G13332
PSD32G13332H
2GB
4GB
1GB
1GB
2GB
2GB
RAMAXEL
RiDATA
RiDATA
R M R 1 8 7 0 E C 5 8
E9F-1333
C304627CB1AG22Fe
E304459CB1AG32Cf
SP001GBLTU133S01
4GB
2GB
4GB
1GB
S I L I C O N
POWER
S I L I C O N
POWER
TAKEMS
SP001GBLTU133S02
SP002GBLTU133S02
TAKEMS
TAKEMS
TAKEMS
TAKEMS
UMAX
WINTEC
M T 8 J T F 2 5 6 6 4 A Z -
1G4D1
2GB
T M S 2 G B 3 6 4 D 0 8 1 -
107EY
T M S 2 G B 3 6 4 D 0 8 1 -
138EY
2GB
2GB
2GB
E41302GP0-73BDB
3WVS31333-2G-CNR
2GB
2GB
1GB
2GB
1GB
1GB
2GB
2GB
SS
DS -
Micron
SS MICRON
DS Micron
DS M A R K V I
SION
DS M A R K V I
SION
DS -
DS PATRIOT
DS ELPIDA
DS ELPIDA
DS RiDATA
DS RiDATA
SS NANYA
SS Elixir
DS Elixir
DS -
DS UMAX
DS AMPO
-
IJM22 D9PFJ
9KF27D9KPT
M3D1288P-13
M3D2568E-13
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PM64M8D38U-15
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J1108BDBG-DJ-F
J2108BCSE-DJ-F
N/A
N/A
NT5CB128M8AN-CG
N2CB1680AN-C6
N2CB1680AN-C6
U2S24D30TP-13
AM3420803-13H
ASUS P8Z77-V LX
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8-8-8-24 1.5V
7-7-7-20 1.5V
8-8-8-24 1.5V
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2-11
2-12
P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066MHz capability
Vendors Part No.
Chip NO.
Crucial
Crucial
ELPIDA
CT12864BA1067.8FF
1GB SS Micron
CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB DS Micron
9GF22D9KPT
9HF22D9KPT
EBJ10UE8EDF0-AE-F 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F
ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F
KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/1G (low profile)
1GB SS ELPIDA J1108BFSE-DJ-F
KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/2G
KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/4G
Micron
Micron
Kingtiger
M T 8 J T F 1 2 8 6 4 A Z -
1G1F1
MT16JTF25664AZ-
1G1F1
2GB DIMM PC3-8500
2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BDSE-DJ-F
4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR
1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT
2GB DS Micron
2GB DS Hynix
9HF22D9KPT
H 5 T Q 1 G 8 3 A F P
G7C
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7
7
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7
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•
DIMM socket support (Optional)
1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs
• • •
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1.5V
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Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided
DIMM support:
• 1 DIMM: Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot.
• 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for better compatibility.
• 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration.
• ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function.
• Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Load the X.M.P. or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support.
• Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL.
Chapter 2: Hardware information
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.
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7
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5
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2
3
P8Z77-V LX
Slot No. Slot Description
1 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot
4
5
2
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6.
7.
PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot [blue] (at x16 mode)
PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot
PCI slot_1
PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot [black] (at x4 mode)
PCI slot_2
PCI slot_3
VGA configuration
Single VGA/PCIe card
Dual VGA/PCIe card
PCI Express operating mode
PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 x16
(Recommend for single VGA) x16
PCIe 2.0 x16_2
N/A x4
ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-13
• In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance.
• In CrossFireX™ mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 and PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slots for PCI
Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance.
• We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode.
• Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
PCIE x16_1
PCIE x16_2
PCI Slot1
PCI Slot2
Realtek 8111E (LAN)
ASM USB3.0
Onchip SATA Controller
Onchip USB1
Onchip USB2
Onchip Azalia
A shared
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2.2.5 Jumper
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 memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.
P8Z77-V LX
1 2
CLRTC
2 3
Clear RTC
P8Z77-V LX Clear RTC RAM
Normal
(Default)
To erase the RTC RAM
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5–10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.
3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
4. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data.
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!
• If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery.
• You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature.
Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.
ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-15
2-16
2.2.6 Onboard switches
Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance.
1. MemOK! switch
Installing DIMMs that are incompatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot.
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• Refer to section 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM_LED.
• The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is not properly installed. Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! function.
• The MemOK! switch does not function under Windows ® OS environment.
• During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. It takes about 30 seconds for the system to test one set of failsafe settings. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes.
• Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is tested. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
• If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 5–10 seconds.
• If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch to boot and load BIOS default settings. A message will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings.
• We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the
ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function.
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2. GPU Boost switch
Turning this switch to Enable will automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock speeds.
GPU Boost
Disable
(Default)
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• For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off.
• The GPU LED near the GPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned to Enable .
Refer to section 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the GPU LED.
• If you change the switch setting to Enable under the OS environment, the GPU function will be activated after the next system bootup.
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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-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.
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SB_PWR
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ON OFF
Standby Power Powered Off
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2. DRAM LED
DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is found, the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second.
DRAM LED
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3. GPU Boost LED
The GPU Boost LED lights when the GPU Boost switch is turned to Enable .
GPU_LED
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2.2.8 Internal connectors
1. 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 drives via Serial ATA 6.0
Gb/s signal cables.
If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel chipset.
® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel ® Z77
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• These connectors are set to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you intend to create a Serial
ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID
Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details.
• Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD.
• When using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section
3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details.
• You must install Windows
ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using
Windows ®
® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial
XP SP3 or later versions.
2. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)
This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
COM1
PIN 1
TS R
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The COM module is purchased separately.
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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.
These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.
USB910 USB78 USB56
USB+5V USB_P10- USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8- USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6- USB_P6+ GND NC
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PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1
USB+5V USB_P9- USB_P9+
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USB+5V USB_P7- USB_P7+ USB+5V USB_P5- USB_P5+
Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
The USB module cable is purchased separately.
4. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either
HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.
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AAFP
PIN 1
AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR
PIN 1
AGND NC NC
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HD-audio-compliant pin definition
Legacy AC’97 compliant definition
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• We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability.
• If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio] ; if you want to connect an
AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC 97] . By default, this connector is set to [HD]. Refer to 3.6.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details.
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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.
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The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.
6. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2; 3-pin
PWR_FAN)
Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2
CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN
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+12V GN
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Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors!
The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power.
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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 specificaton that supports up to 480 MBps connection speed. If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is available from your system chassis, with this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution.
USB3_34
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P8Z77-V LX USB3.0 Front panel connector
You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to this connector to obtain the front panel USB 3.0 solution.
8. Intel ® Z77 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1–4 [blue])
These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables.
If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel chipset.
® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel ® Z77
SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1
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SATA3G_4
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• These connectors are set to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA
RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode].
Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details.
• When using NCQ, please check the SATA Mode in the BIOS is [AHCI Mode]. Refer to
3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details.
• You must install Windows
XP SP3 or later versions.
® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows ®
• Before creating a RAID set, refer to .section 4.5 RAID Configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD.
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9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V)
These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
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+12V DC
+12V DC
+12V DC
+12V DC
EATX12V
PIN 1
GND
GND
GND
GND
+3 Volts
+12 Volts
+12 Volts
+5V Standby
Power OK
GND
+5 Volts
GND
+5 Volts
GND
+3 Volts
+3 Volts
PIN 1
EATXPWR
GND
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
-5 Volts
GND
GND
GND
PSON#
GND
-12 Volts
+3 Volts
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• For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 450 W.
• Do not forget to connect the 4-pin / 8-pin EATX12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot.
• We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.
• If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.
com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details.
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11. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
PLED SPEAKER
+5V Groun
PANEL
PIN 1
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•
•
•
•
IDE_LED PWRSW RESET
* Requires an ATX power supply
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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.
Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED)
This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD.
System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)
This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW)
This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings.
Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF.
Reset button (2-pin RESET)
This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power.
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2.3 Building your computer system
2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system
1 bag of screws
PC chassis
Intel LGA 1155 CPU
DIMM
Philips (cross) screwdriver
Power supply unit
Intel LGA1155 compatible CPU Fan
SATA hard disk drive
SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional)
The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
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2.3.2 CPU installation
The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1156
CPU on the LGA1155 socket.
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2
A
B
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A
C
B
5
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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.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly
1
A
B
2
B
A
3 4
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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly
1
2
B
A
A
B
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2.3.4
1
DIMM installation
2
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3
To remove a DIMM
B
A
A
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2.3.5 Motherboard installation
The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same.
1
2
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DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
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2.3.6 ATX Power connection
1
2
OR OR
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2.3.7
1
SATA device connection
OR
2
OR
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2.3.8 Front I/O Connector
To install USB 2.0 Connector To install front panel audio connector
AAFP
USB 2.0
To install USB 3.0 Connector
USB 3.0
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2.3.9 Expansion Card installation
To install PCIe x16 cards
To install PCIe x1 cards To install PCI cards
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2.3.10 Rear panel connection
Rear panel connectors
1. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse COMBO port
2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port
3. Intel ® LAN (RJ-45) port*
4. Audio I/O ports**
5. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2
6. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2
7. DVI port
8. Optical S/PDIF Out port
9. HDMI port
10. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4
* and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LED and audio port definitions.
• 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 installation.
• USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only.
• We strong recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.
• This motherboard comes with multiple VGA output that features desktop extension on two monitors. You can connect two monitors to any two of the onboard VGA, DVI-D, and HDMI ports.
• DVI-D cannot be converted to output RGB signal to CRT and is not compatible with
DVI-I.
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* LAN port LED indications
Activity Link LED
Status Description
OFF
ORANGE
BLINKING
No link
Linked
Data activity
Speed LED
Status
OFF
ORANGE
GREEN
Description
10 Mbps connection
100 Mbps connection
1 Gbps connection
ACT/LINK
LED
SPEED
LED
LAN port
** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration
Ports
Light Blue (Rear panel)
Lime (Rear panel)
Pink (Rear panel)
Lime (Front panel)
Headset 2-channel
Line In
Line Out
Mic In
–
4-channel 6-channel 8-channel
Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Mic In Bass/Center Bass/Center
– – Side Speaker Out
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2.3.11 Audio I/O connections
Audio I/O ports
Connect to Headphone and Mic
Connect to Stereo Speakers
Connect to Stereo / 2.1-channel Speakers
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Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers
Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers
Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers
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2.4 Starting up for the first 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.
4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.
5. Turn on the devices in the following order: a. Monitor b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain) c. System power
6. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up.
For systems with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the
ATX power button. If your monitor complies with the “green” standards or if it has a
“power standby” feature, the monitor LED may light up or change from orange to green after the system LED turns on.
The system then runs the power-on self tests or POST. While the tests are running, the
BIOS beeps (see the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance.
BIOS Beep
One short beep
Description
VGA detected
Quick boot set to disabled
No keyboard detected
No memory detected
One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated)
One continuous beep followed by three short beeps
One continuous beep followed by four short beeps
No VGA detected
Hardware component failure
7. At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3.
2.5 Turning off the computer
While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting.
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Chapter 3:
3.1 Knowing BIOS
BIOS setup
The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. Users can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as their operating system.
The term “BIOS” in this user manual refers to “UEFI BIOS” unless otherwise specified.
BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance. We recommend that you not change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances:
• An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup.
• You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update.
Inappropriate settings of the BIOS may result to instability or failure to boot. We strongly recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel .
3.2 BIOS setup program
A BIOS setup program is provided for BIOS item modification. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Del> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility. Otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.
If you wish to enter Setup after POST, press <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or press the reset button on the system chassis to restart the system. You can also turn the system off and then turn it back on to restart the system. Do this last option only if the first two failed.
• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
• Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program.
• If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized
Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details.
• If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 2.2.5 Jumper for information on how to erase the RTC RAM.
• The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices.
The BIOS setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various submenus and select from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse.
The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode .
You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the
EZ Mode / Advanced Mode screen.
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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. To access the
Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode , then select Advanced Mode .
The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the
Setup Mode item in section 3.7 Boot memu for details.
Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature,
CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output,
CPU/chassis/power fan speed
Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program
Clicks to display all fan speeds if available
Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode
EFI BIOS Utility - EZ Mode
Monday [9/13/2010]
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BIOS Version : 0215
CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.90GHz
Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1033MHz)
Temperature
CPU +113.0ºF/+45.0ºC
MB +75.2ºF/+40.0ºC
Voltage
CPU
3.3V
1.248V
5V
3.344V 12V
5.160V
12.248V
Speed : 2900 MHz
Exit/Advanced Mode
English
Fan Speed
CPU_FAN 3325RPM CHA_FAN1 N/A
CHA_FAN2 N/A PWR_FAN N/A
System Performance
Quiet
Performance
Boot Priority
Energy Saving
Normal
3-2
Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to decide the boot priority.
Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5)
Selects the boot device priority
Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand side
Power Saving mode
Normal mode
Loads optimized default
Selects the boot device priority
ASUS Optimal mode
• The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.
• The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system.
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3.2.2 Advanced Mode
The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations.
To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit , then select Advanced Mode .
Back button Menu items Menu bar
EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode
Configuration fields General help
Exit
Main
Back
Ai Tweaker Advanced
Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration >
HD Audio Controller
Front Panel Type
SPDIF Out Type
Realtek LAN Controller
Realtek PXE OPROM
> Serial Port Configuration
Monitor
Enabled
HD
SPDIF
Enabled
Disabled
Realtek PXE OPROM
Disabled
Enabled
Boot
Launch Realtek PXE OPROM
Tool
→←
: Select Screen
↑↓
: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save ESC: Exit
F12: Print Screen
Submenu item
Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys
Menu bar
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
Main For changing the basic system configuration
Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings
Advanced For changing the advanced system settings
Monitor
For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings.
Boot
Tool
Exit
For changing the system boot configuration
For configuring options for special functions
For selecting the exit options and loading default settings
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Menu items
The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items.
The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.
Back button
This button appears when entering a submenu. Press <Esc> or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to the previous menu screen.
Submenu items
A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press <Enter>.
Pop-up window
Select a menu item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item.
Scroll bar
A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> / <Page Down> keys to display the other items on the screen.
Navigation keys
At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings.
General help
At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. Use
<F12> key to capture the BIOS screen and save it to the removable storage device.
Configuration fields
These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user-configurable.
A configurable field is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it and press <Enter> to display a list of options.
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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.
EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit
Main Ai Tweaker
BIOS Information
BIOS Version
Build Date
ME Version
South Bridge Stepping
CPU Information
Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 2.90GHz
Speed
Memory Information
Total Memory
Memory Frequency
System Language
System Date
System Time
Access Level
> Security
Advanced Monitor
0215 x64
12/14/2011
8.0.0.1296
04/B2
2900 MHz
1024 MB (DDR3)
1333 MHz
English
[Fri 11/08/2011]
[16:46:15]
Administrator
Boot Tool
Choose the system default language
Security
The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.
EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit
Main
Back
Ai Tweaker
Main\ Security >
Password Description
If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup
If ONLY the User's password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will have Administrator rights
Administrator Password
User Password
Administrator Password
User Password
Advanced Monitor
Not Installed
Not Installed
Boot Tool
To clear the administrator password, key in the current password in the
Enter Current Password box, and then press <Enter> when prompted to create/confirm the password.
• If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC)
RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 2.2.5 Jumper for information on how to erase the RTC RAM.
• The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default
Not Installed . After you set a password, these items show Installed .
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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 fields in the BIOS setup program.
To set an administrator password:
1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.
2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.
3. Confirm the password when prompted.
To change an administrator password:
1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.
2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press
<Enter>.
3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.
4. Confirm the password when prompted.
To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed .
User Password
If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system.
The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed . After you set a password, this item shows Installed .
To set a user password:
1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.
2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.
3. Confirm the password when prompted.
To change a user password:
1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.
2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press
<Enter>.
3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.
4. Confirm the password when prompted.
To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press
<Enter> when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear the password, the
User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed .
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3.4 Ai Tweaker menu
The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items.
Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.
The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard.
EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit
Main Ai Tweaker
Target CPU Speed : xxxxMHz
Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz
Ai Overclock Tuner
Turbo Ratio
Internal PLL Overvoltage
FreqRef
Memory Frequency iGPU Max. Frequency
EPU Power Saving Mode
EPU Setting
> OC Tuner
> DRAM Timing Control
> CPU Power Management
> DIGI+ VRM
Advanced Monitor
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Enabled
Disabled
Boot Tool
[X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BLCK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized.
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: Select Screen
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Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
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F2: Previous Values
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save ESC: Exit
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Scroll down to display the following items:
CPU Voltage
CPU Offset Mode Sign
CPU Offset Voltage
1.176V iGPU Voltage iGPU Offset Voltage
DRAM Voltage 0.925V
Offset Mode
Auto
Auto
VCCIO Voltage 1.062V Auto
1.050V PCH Voltage
VCCSA Voltage
CPU PLL Voltage
CPU Spread Spectrum
Offset Mode
+
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
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: Select Screen
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: Select Item
Enter: Select
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F2: Previous Values
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save ESC: Exit
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Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]
Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options:
[Auto]
[Manual]
Loads the optimal settings for the system.
Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.
BCLK/PEG Frequency [XXX]
This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Manual] and sllows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to enhance the system performance. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. The values range from 80.0MHz to 300.0MHz.
Turbo Ratio [Auto]
Allows you to manually adjust the Trubo CPU ratio.
[Auto] All Turbo ratio are set by Intel CPU default settings.
[By Per Core] All numbers of active cores can be set to an individual Turbo ratio in BIOS.
Ratio Mode [By Per Core]
This item appears only when you set the Turbo Ratio item to [By Per Core]. Configuration options: [By Per Core] [Synchronization].
1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]
This item appears only when you set both the Turbo Ratio and Ratio Mode item to [By
Per Core]. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.
2-/3-/4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]
This item appears only when you set the Turbo Ratio item to [By Per Core] and Ratio
Mode item to [Synchromization]. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.
Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto]
Allows you to set the Internal PLL Overvoltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled]
[Disabled].
FreqRef [Auto]
Allows you to set the FreqRef. Configuration options: [Auto] [133] [100]
Memory Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. The configuration options vary with the
BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings. Configuration options: [Auto]
[DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1400MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz]
[DDR3-1800MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2000MHz] [DDR3-2133MHz] [DDR3-2200MHz]
[DDR3-2400MHz] [DDR3-2600MHz] [DDR3-2666MHz] [DDR3-2800MHz]
Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.
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.
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EPU Power Saving MODE [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function.Configuration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
EPU Setting [Auto]
This item appears only when you set the EPU Power Saving MODE item to [Enabled.] and allows you to select the EPU power saving mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power
Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode]
OC Tuner
OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel]
DRAM Timing Control
The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the <Enter> key.
Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default settings.
CPU Power Management
The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features.
CPU Ratio [Auto]
Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Use <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model.
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel ® SpeedStep Technology (EIST).
[Disabled] Disables this function.
[Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production.
Turbo Mode [Enabled]
This item appears only when you set the EIST item to [Enabled].
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific conditions.
Disables this function.
The following three items appear only when you set both the EIST and Turbo Mode items to [Enabled].
Long Duration Power Limit [Auto]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.
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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.
Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto]
Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for CPU cores
Use <+> and <-> key to adjust the value at 0.125A increment. .
Secondary Plane Current Limit [Auto]
Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for Internal Graphics cores.
Use <+> and <-> key to adjust the value at 0.125A increment.
DIGI+ VRM
CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto]
Load-line is defined by Intel VRM spec and affects CPU voltage. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading. Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. This item allows you to adjust the voltage range from the following percentages to boost the system performance:
0% (Regular), 25% (Medium), 50% (High), 75% (Ultra High) and 100% (Extreme).
Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme]
The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification.
CPU Fixed Frequency [xxx]
Frequency switching affects the VRM transient response and the thermal component. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 200k Hz to 350k Hz with a 50k Hz interval.
DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to Manual Mode. The thermal conditions should be monitored.
CPU Power Phase Control [Standard]
Allows you to control the power phase based on the CPU’s demands.
Configuration options: [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment]
DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to Extreme and Manual Mode. The thermal conditions should be monitored.
CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe]
DIGI + VRM Duty control adjusts the current and thermal conditions of every component’s phase. Configuration options:
[T. Probe] - Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance.
[Extreme] - Select to maintain the current VRM balance.
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CPU Current Capability [100%]
Allows you to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously.
Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%]
Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support.
iGPU Load-line Calibration [Auto]
Allows you to set the iGPU Load-line Calibration.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme]
iGPU Current Capability [100%]
Allows you to set the iGPU Current Capability.
Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%]
Do not remove the thermal module while changing the DIGI+ VRM related parrameters .
The thermal conditions should be monitored.
CPU Voltage [Offset Mode]
[Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage.
[Offset Mode] Allows you to set the Offset voltage.
CPU Offset Mode Sign [+]
This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Offset Mode].
[+]
[–]
To offset the voltage by a positive value.
To offset the voltage by a negative value.
CPU Offset Voltage [Auto]
This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Offset Mode] and allows you to set the Offset voltage. The values range from 0.005V to 0.635V with a
0.005V interval.
CPU Manual Voltage [Auto]
This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. The values range from 0.800V to 1.990V with a
0.005V interval.
Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable.
iGPU Voltage [Offset Mode]
[Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed iGPU voltage.
[Offset Mode] Allows you to set the iGPU Offset voltage.
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DRAM Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.185V 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. We recommend you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V.
VCCIO Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to set the VCCIO voltage. The values range from 0.735V to 1.735V with a 0.005V interval.
PCH Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to set the Platform Controller Hub volage. The values range from 0.735V to
1.685V with a 0.005V interval.
• The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, iGPU Manual Voltage, iGPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCIO Voltage and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings.
• The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings.
CPU Offset
Voltage iGPU Mode
Voltage
DRAM Voltage
VCCIO Voltage
PCH Voltage
Black
0.005V–
0.060V
0.005V–
0.035V
1.20000V–
1.57500V
0.80000V–
1.10000V
0.80000V–
1.10000V
Yellow
0.065V–
0.120V
Pink
0.125V–
0.175V
0.04V–0.065V 0.07V–0.1V
1.58125V–
1.65000V
1.10625V–
1.15000V
1.11000V–
1.15000V
1.65625V–
1.72500V
1.15625V–
1.20625V
1.16000V–
1.20000V
Red
0.180V–
0.635V
0.105V–
0.635V
1.73125V–
2.20000V
1.21250V–
1.70000V
1.21000V–
1.70000V
VCCSA Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to set the VCCSA voltage. The values range from 0.925V to 1.025V with a 0.1V interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [+0.1V]
CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to set the CPU and PCH PLL voltage. The values range from 1.80V to 1.90V with a 0.1V interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [+0.1V]
CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]
[Auto]
[Disabled]
Automatic configuration.
Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability.
[Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control.
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3.5 Advanced menu
The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.
Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.
Main
EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode
Ai Tweaker Advanced
> CPU Configuration
> PCH Configuration
> SATA Configuration
> System Agent Configuration
> USB Configuration
> Onboard Devices Configuration
> APM
> Network Stack
Monitor
Exit
Boot
CPU Configuration Parameters
Tool
→← : Select Screen
↑↓ : Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save ESC: Exit
F12: Print Screen
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3.5.1 CPU Configuration
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.
EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit
Main
Back
Ai Tweaker
Advanced\ CPU Configuration >
Advanced
CPU Configuration
Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 2.90GHz
EM64T
Processor Speed
Processor Stepping
Microcode Revision
L1 Data Cache
L1 Code Cache
L2 Cache
L3 Cache
Processor Cores
Intel HT Technology
CPU Ratio Range
CPU Current Ratio
Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor
Active Processor Cores
Limit CPUID Maximum
Execute Disable Bit
Intel Virtualization Technology
Hardware Prefetcher
Monitor
Supported
2900 MHz
306a6
2
32 kB x 4
32 kB x 4
256 kB x 4
6144 kB
4
Not Supported
16-29
29
Enabled
All
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Boot
Adjust Non-Turbo Ratio
Tool
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Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch
> CPU Power Management Configuration
Enabled
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: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
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F2: Previous Values
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save ESC: Exit
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Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled]
[Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down.
[Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function.
Active Processor Cores [All]
Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package.
Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3]
Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled]
[Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
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Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
[Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology.
[Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0).
Intel
®
Virtualization Technology [Disabled]
[Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several systems.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]
[Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several systems.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]
[Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to perform adjacent cache line prefetching.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
CPU Power Management Configuration
CPU Ratio [Auto]
Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Use <+> and <-> keys to adjust the ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model.
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel ® SpeedStep Technology (EIST).
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
The CPU runs at its default speed.
The operating system controls the CPU speed.
Turbo Mode [Enabled]
This item appears only when you set the EIST item to [Enabled} and allows you to enable or disable the Intel
[Enabled]
® Turbo Mode Technology.
Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
CPU C1E [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C1E.
[Auto]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Set this item automatically.
Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State.
Disables this function.
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CPU C3 Report [Auto]
Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS.
[Auto]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Set this item automatically.
Enables the C3 report function. This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State.
Disables this function.
CPU C6 Report [Auto]
Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS.
[Auto]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Set this item automatically.
Enables the C6 report function. This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State.
Disables this function.
3.5.2 PCH Configuration
EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit
Main
Back
Ai Tweaker
Advanced\ PCH Configuration >
PCH Configuration
High Precision Timer
> Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology
> Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology
Advanced Monitor
Enabled
Boot Tool
Enabled/Disabled the High Precision
Event Timer.
High Precision Timer [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer.Configuration options:
[Enabled] [Disabled]
Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology
Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology.Configuration options:
[Enabled] [Disabled]
The following three items appear only when you set the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology to [Enabled].
Entry on S3 RTC Wake [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the iFFS invocation upon S3 RTC wake. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
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Entry After [10 Minutes]
This item appears only when you set the Entry on S3 RTC Wake to [Enabled] and allows you to set the RTC wake timer at S3 entry. Configuration options: [Immediately]
[1 minute] [2 minute] [5 minute] [10 minute] [15 minute] [30 minute] [1 hour] [2 hours]
Active Page Threshold Support [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Active Page Threshold Support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Active Memory Threshold [x]
This item appears only when you set the Active Page Threshold Support to
[Enabled] and allows you to set the Active Memory Threshold. When the partition size is larger than the Active Page Threshold size, the system will try to support the Intel(R)
Rapid Start Technology. When the item is set to zero, the system automatically checks whether the partition size is enough at S3 entry. Key in the desired value using the numeric keypad.
Intel
®
Smart Connect Technology
ISCT Configuration [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the ISCT configuration. Configuration options: [Enabled]
[Disabled]
3.5.3 SATA Configuration
While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA
Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port.
EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit
Boot Tool
(1) IDE Mode. (2) AHCI Mode. (3)
RAID Mode.
→←
: Select Screen
↑↓
: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save ESC: Exit
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Hot Plug Disabled
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SATA Mode Selection [AHCI]
Allows you to set the SATA configuration.
[IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as
Parallel ATA physical storage devices.
[AHCI Mode] Set to [AHCI Mode] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the
AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands.
[RAID Mode] Set to [RAID Mode] when you want to create a RAID configuration from the
SATA hard disk drives.
S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled]
S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) 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. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Hot Plug [Disabled]
These items appear only when you set the SATA mode item to [AHCI Mode] or [RAID Mode], and allow you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
3.5.4 System Agent Configuration
EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode
Main
Back
Ai Tweaker Advanced
Advanced\ System Agent Configuration >
System Agent Configuration
Memory Remap Feature
> Graphics Configuration
> NB PCIe Configuration
Monitor
Enabled
Boot Tool
Enable or disable memory remap above
4G.
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Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]
[Enabled] Allow you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
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Graphics Configuration
Primary Display [Auto]
Allows you to select a primary display from IGFX, PEG, or PCI graphic devices, or select SG for switchable GFX. Configuration options: [Auto] [IGFX] [PEG] [PCI]
iGPU Memory [64M]
Allows you to set the iGPU memory size. Configuration options: [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] ~
[448M] [480M] [512M] [1024M]
Render Standby [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Render Standby by internal graphics devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Initiate iGPU [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Lucid Virtu support for both the integrated and discrete graphics. The iGPU shared memory size will be fixed at 64MB. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
NB PCIe Configuration
Allows you to configure the NB PCI Express settings.
PCIE x16_1 [Auto]
Allows you to set the PCIE x16_1 link speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2]
[Gen3]
3.5.5 USB Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.
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Main
Back
Ai Tweaker
Advanced\ USB Configuration >
Advanced
USB Configuration
USB Devices:
1 Keyboard, 1 Mouse, 2 Hubs
Legacy USB Support
Legacy USB3.0 Support
Intel xHCI Mode
EHCI Hand-off
Monitor
Enabled
Enabled
Smart Auto
Disabled
Boot Tool
Enables Legacy USB support. AUTO option disables legacy support if no
USB devices are connected. DISABLE option will keep USB devices available only for EFI applications.
The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None .
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Legacy USB Support [Enabled]
[Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS).
[Disabled]
[Auto]
The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program.
Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled.
Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled]
[Enabled] Enables the support for USB 3.0 devices on legacy operating systems
(OS).
[Disabled] Disables the function.
Intel xHCI Mode [Smart Auto]
Allows you to select the Intel xHCI Mode. Configuration options: [Smart Auto] [Auto] [Enabled]
[Disabled]
EHCI Hand-off [Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature.
Disables the function.
3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration
EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit
Main
Back
Ai Tweaker Advanced
Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration >
HD Audio controller
Front Panel Type
SPDIF Out Type
Realtek LAN Controller
Realtek PXE OPROM
> Serial Port Configuration
Monitor
Enabled
HD
SPDIF
Enabled
Disabled
Boot Tool
Enabled/Disabled Azalia HD Audio
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HD Audio Controller [Enabled]
[Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller.
[Disabled] Disables the controller.
The following two items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller item to
[Enabled].
Front Panel Type [HD]
Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or highdefinition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports.
[HD]
[AC97]
Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio.
Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97
SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF]
[SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output.
[HDMI] Sets to [HDMI] for HDMI audio output.
Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled]
[Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller.
[Disabled] Disables the controller.
Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled]
This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Serial Port Configuration
The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the serial port configuration.
Serial Port [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM). Configuration options: [Enabled]
[Disabled]
Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4]
This item appears only when you set the Serial Port to [Enabled] and allows you to select the Serial Port base address . Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4]
[IO=2F8h; IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3]
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3.5.7 APM
EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit
Main
Back
Ai Tweaker
Advanced\ APM >
Restore AC Power Loss
Power On By PS/2 Keyboard
Power On By PCIE/PCI
Power On By Ring
Power On By RTC
Advanced Monitor
Power Off
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Boot Tool
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.
Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off]
[Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss.
[Power Off]
[Last State]
The system goes into off state after an AC power loss.
The system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss.
Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
[Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 keyboard.
[Space Bar]
[Ctrl-Esc]
[Power Key]
Sets the Space Bar on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system.
Sets the Ctrl+Esc key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system.
Sets Power key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
Power On By PCIE/PCI [Disabled]
[Disabled] Disables the PCIE/PCI devices to generate a wake-on-LAN feature of the
Intel/Realtek LAN device.
[Enabled] Enables the PCIE/PCI devices to generate a wake-on-LAN feature of the
Intel/Realtek LAN device.
Power On By Ring [Disabled]
[Disabled] Disables Ring to generate a wake event.
[Enabled] Enables Ring to generate a wake event.
Power On By RTC [Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
Disables RTC to generate a wake event.
When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/
Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values.
RTC Alarm Date (Days)
This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to select
RTC alarm time (days). When you set the time to zero, the RTC alarms everyday. Use <+> and <-> keys to adjust the time.
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- Hour / - Minute / - Second
Allows you to set the RTC alarm time. Use <+> and <-> keys to adjust the time.
3.5.8 Network Stack
EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit
Main
Back
Network Stack
Ai Tweaker
Advanced\ Network Stack >
Advanced Monitor Boot Tool
Disabl Link 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.
Network Stack [Disable Link]
Enables or disables the UEFI network stack. Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enable]
3.6 Monitor menu
The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.
EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit
Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool
CPU Temperature
MB Temperature
CPU Fan Speed
Chassis Fan 1 Speed
Chassis Fan 2 Speed
Power Fan Speed
CPU Q-Fan Control
CPU Fan Speed Low Limit
CPU Fan Profile
Chassis Q-Fan Control
Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit
Chassis Fan Profile
CPU Voltage
3.3V Voltage
+73ºC / +163ºF
+31ºC / +87ºF
4192 RPM
N/A
N/A
N/A
Enabled
600 RPM
Standard
Enabled
600 RPM
Standard
+0.904 V
+3.296 V
→← : Select Screen
↑↓
: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save ESC: Exit
F12: Print Screen
Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Scroll down to display the following items:
5V Voltage
12V Voltage
+5.040 V
+12.480 V
F2: Previous Values
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save ESC: Exit
F12: Print Screen
Anti Surge Support Enabled
Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
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CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [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.
CPU Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]
PWR Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]
Chassis Fan 1/2 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, chassis, and power fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A . Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed.
CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]
[Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature.
[Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature.
CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM]
This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed.
Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM]
CPU Fan Profile [Standard]
This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan.
[Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature.
[Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation.
[Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed.
[Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters.
The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to [Manual].
CPU Upper Temperature [70]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values range from 40ºC to 90ºC.
CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from
20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle.
CPU Lower Temperature [20]
Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature.
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.
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Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.
Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.
Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM]
This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed.
Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM]
Chassis Fan Profile [Standard]
This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan.
[Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature.
[Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation.
[Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed.
[Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters.
The following four items appear only when you set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual].
Chassis Upper Temperature [70]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values range from 40ºC to 90ºC.
Chassis Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. The values range from 20% to 100%. When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle.
Chassis Lower Temperature [40]
Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature.
CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. The values range from
0% to 100%. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle.
CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item.
Anti Surge Support [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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3.7 Boot menu
The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.
EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode
Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool
Select the keyboard NumLock state
Bootup NumLock State
Full Screen Logo
Wait for ‘F1’ If Error
Fast Boot
Option ROM Messages
Setup Mode
UEFI/Legacy Boot
PCI ROM Priority
Boot Option Priorities
Boot Override
On
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Force BIOS
EZ Mode
Enable bot...
Legacy ROM
→←
: Select Screen
↑↓ : Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F5: Optimized Defaults
F10: Save ESC: Exit
F12: Print Screen
Exit
Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
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 [Off].
Full Screen Logo [Enabled]
[Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature.
[Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature.
Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature.
Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]
[Disabled] Disables this function.
[Enabled] The system waits for the <F1> key to be pressed when error occurs.
Fast Boot [Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
Disables this function.
Initializes and launches an active boot option to a set of required devices.
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Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]
[Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence.
[Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so.
Setup Mode [EZ Mode]
[Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program.
[EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program.
UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enable both UEFI and Legacy]
[Enable both UEFI and Legacy] Enables both UEFI and Legacy boot.
[Disable UEFI] Enables the Legacy boot, and disables the UEFI boot.
[Disable Legacy] Enables the UEFI booth, and disables the Legacy boot.
PCI ROM and Legacy ROM Priority
Allows you to select which PCI Option ROM to launch in case there are multiple Option
ROMs (Legacy and UEFI compatible). Configuration options: [Legacy ROM] [UEFI
Compatible].
Boot Option Priorities
These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system.
• To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears.
• To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following:
- Press <F5> when ASUS Logo appears.
- Press <F8> after POST.
Boot Override
These items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start booting from the selected device.
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3.8 Tools menu
The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu.
EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit
Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool
Be used to update BIOS
> ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility
> ASUS O.C. Profile
> ASUS SPD Information
ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility
Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice.
For more details, refer to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility .
ASUS O.C. Profile
This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.
EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit
Main
Back
Ai Tweaker
Tool\ ASUS O.C. Profile >
O.C. Profile Configuration
Setup Profile 1 Status :
Setup Profile 2 Status :
Setup Profile 3 Status :
Setup Profile 4 Status :
Setup Profile 5 Status :
Setup Profile 6 Status :
Setup Profile 7 Status :
Setup Profile 8 Status :
Add Your CMOS Profile
Label
Save to Profile
Add Your CMOS Profile
Load from Profile
Advanced
1
1
Monitor
Not Installed
Not Installed
Not Installed
Not Installed
Not Installed
Not Installed
Not Installed
Not Installed
Boot
Save BIOS settings to Profile
Tool
The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created.
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Save to Profile
Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Key in a profile number from one to eight, press <Enter>, and then select Yes .
Load from Profile
Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press <Enter>, and then select Yes .
• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure!
• We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version.
ASUS SPD Information
DIMM Slot # [Slot 1]
Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. Configuration options: [Slot 1] [Slot 2] [Slot 3] [Slot 4]
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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. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu.
Exit
Load Optimized Defaults
Save Changes & Reset
Discard Changes & Exit
ASUS EZ Mode
Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device
Load Optimized Defaults
This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears.
Select Yes to load the default values.
Save Changes & Reset
Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved. When you select this option or if you press <F10>, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to save changes and exit.
Discard Changes & Exit
This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes. When you select this option or if you press <Esc>, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and exit.
ASUS EZ Mode
This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen.
Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device
This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices.
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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 .
Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system’s failure to boot. Carefully follow the instructions of this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary.
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard.
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program.
1. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows ® environment.
2. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive.
3.
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.
4. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive.
Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS
Update or BIOS Updater utilities.
3.10.1 ASUS Update utility
The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard
BIOS in Windows ® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to:
• Update the BIOS directly from the Internet
• Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet
• Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file
• Save the current BIOS file
• View the BIOS version information
This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet
Service Provider (ISP).
Launching ASUS Update
After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
Quit all Windows ® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.
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Updating the BIOS through the Internet
To update the BIOS through the Internet:
1. From the ASUS Update screen, select
Update BIOS from Internet , and then click Next .
2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic.
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. Select the BIOS version that you want to download. Click Next .
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4. You can decide whether to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on screen during the Power-On Self-Tests (POST).
Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to continue.
5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process.
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Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file
To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:
1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file , and then click Next .
2. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, click Open , and click Next .
3. You can decide whether to change the BIOS boot logo. Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to continue.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process.
• 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 configuration.
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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 floppy disk or an OS-based utility.
Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:
1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port.
2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select
ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press <Enter> to enable it.
Exit
ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75
Flash Info
MODEL: P8Z77-V LX fs0:\
Drive
fs0:\
fs1:\
Folder Info
VER: 0215
12/14/11 10:23p 4194304 P8Z77VLX.CAP
DATE: 12/14/2011
File Infor
MODEL:
Help Info
VER: DATE:
[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup
3. Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive field.
4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press <Enter>.
5. Press <Tab> to switch to the Folder Info field.
6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press <Enter> to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done.
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• This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.
• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!
Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details.
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 file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file.
The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it to a USB flash drive.
Recovering the BIOS
To recover the BIOS:
1. Turn on the system.
2. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port.
3. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically.
4. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press <F5> to load default
BIOS values.
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure!
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3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater
The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown.
Before updating BIOS
1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition.
2. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save them on the USB flash drive.
• NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS
Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format.
• Do not save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to low disk capacity.
3. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional).
Booting the system in DOS environment
1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file 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 . Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device.
Please select boot device:
SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Enter Setup
↑
and
↓
to move selection
ENTER to select boot device
ESC to boot using defaults
3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number.
4. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press <Enter> to switch the disk from
Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive).
Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)!
C:\>d:
D:\>
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Updating the BIOS file
To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater
1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>.
D:\>bupdater /pc /g
2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below.
ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29]
Current ROM
BOARD: P8Z77-V LX
VER: 0215
DATE: 12/14/2011
PATH:
A:
A:\
Update ROM
BOARD:
VER:
DATE:
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
P8Z77VLX.CAP 4194304 2011-12-14
17:30:48
Note
[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info
[Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit
3. Press <Tab> to switch between screen fields and use the <Up/Down/Home/End> keys to select the BIOS file and press <Enter>. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to confirm BIOS update.
Are you sure to update BIOS?
Yes No
4. Select Yes 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 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS.
• Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability.
Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. See Chaper 3 of your motherboard user manual for details.
• Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them.
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Chapter 4
Chapter 4: Software support
4.1 Installing an operating system
This motherboard supports Windows your hardware.
® XP/ 64-bit XP / 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS).
Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of
• Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information.
• Ensure that you install the Windows and system stability.
® XP Service Pack 3 or Windows ® 64-bit XP / 7
/ 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS) before installing the drivers for better compatibility
4.2 Support DVD information
The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.
The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the
ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.
4.2.1 Running the support DVD
Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if
Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click each menu tab and select the items you want to install.
The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to use the devices.
The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.
The Make Disk menu contains items to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk.
The Manual menu contains the list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual.
Click the Contact tab to display the
ASUS contact information.
Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information
Click an item to install
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD.
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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 files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe ®
Acrobat ® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files.
1. Click the Manual tab. Click ASUS
Motherboard Utility Guide from the manual list on the left.
2. The Manual folder of the support
DVD appears. Double-click the folder of your selected software.
3. Some software manuals are provided in different languages.
Double-click the language to show the software manual.
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The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD vary by models.
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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 file that came with the software application for more information.
4.3.1 AI Suite II
AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously.
Installing AI Suite II
To install AI Suite II on your computer
1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has enabled the Autorun feature.
2. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II .
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete installation.
Using AI Suite II
AI Suite II automatically starts when you enter the Windows ® operating system (OS). The AI
Suite II icon appears in the Windows main menu bar.
® notification area. Click the icon to open the AI Suite II
Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard
BIOS, to display the system information, and to customize the settings of AI Suite II.
Click to update the motherboard BIOS
Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency
Click to select a utility
Click to customize the interface settings
Click to show the system information
Shortcut to the Auto Tuning
Mode under TurboV EVO
• The Auto Tuning button appears only on models with the TurboV EVO function.
• The applications in the Tool menu vary with models.
• The screeshots of AI Suite II in this user manual are for reference only. The actual screenshots vary with models.
• Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.
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4.3.2 TurboV EVO
ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages as well as Auto Tuning function that offers automatic and easy overlocking and system level up. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support
DVD, launch TurboV EVO by clicking Tool > TurboV EVO on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.
TurboV
TurboV allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM
Bus voltage in WIndows rebooting the OS.
® environment and takes effect in real-time without exiting and
Refer to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable.
For system stability, all changes made in TurboV will not be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the next system boot. Use the Save Profile function to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts.
Auto Tuning Mode
TurboV
Load profile
Target values
Current values
Advanced
Mode
Save the current settings as a new profile
Voltage
Adjustment bars
Undoes all changes without applying
Applies all changes immediately Click to restore all start-up settings
For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more detailed adjustments.
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Using Advanced Mode
Click More Settings , and then click the Advanced Mode tab to adjust the advanced voltage settings.
Current values
Click to restore all start-up settings
Voltage
Adjustment bars
Undoes all changes without applying
Applies all changes immediately
GPU Boost
Allows you to manually set the GPU Boost.
The first time you use GPU Boost , go to AI Tweaker in BIOS and set the iGPU voltage item to [Manual Mode] .
1. Click the GPU Boost tab.
2. Slide the bar to adjust the iGPU Max Frequency or the iGPU Voltage.
3. Click Apply to make the change take effect.
CPU Ratio
Click to restore all start-up settings
Applies all changes immediately
Undoes all changes without applying
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Auto Tuning
Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that overclocks your system to achieve a total system level up using TurboV. Even O.C. beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overlocking results with Auto Tuning!
•The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration.
• To prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard, a better thermal environment is strongly recommended.
• Fast Tuning : fast CPU overclocking
• Extreme Tuning : extreme overclocking for CPU and memory
Using Fast Tuning
1. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast .
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3. TurboV 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 Tuning
1. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme .
2. Read through the warning messages and click OK to start auto-overclocking.
3. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. After re-entering
Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. To keep the result, click
Stop .
4. If you did not click Stop in the previous step, TurboV automatically starts further system overclocking and stability test.
An animation appears indicating the overclocking process. Click
Stop if you want to cancel the
Overclocking process.
5. TurboV automatically adjusts and saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. After re-entering
Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success.
Click OK to exit.
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4.3.3 DIGI+ VRM
ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance reliability and stability. It also provides the highest power efficiency, generating less heat to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss.
After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI+ VRM by clicking Tool > DIGI+ VRM on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
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Application helps
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Apply all changes immediately
Undo all changes without applying
Items Function description
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CPU Load-line Calibration
It allows you to adjust the voltage settings and control the system temperature. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal.
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CPU Current Capability
CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for overclocking. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery.
CPU Voltage Frequency
Switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response.
iGPU Load-line Calibration
Load-line is defined by Intel VRM specifications, and affects the iGPU voltage. The iGPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to integrated graphics loading. A higher value can get a higher iGPU voltage, and a good performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions.
iGPU Current Capability
A higher value brings a wider total iGPU power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously to enhance the iGPU performance.
CPU Power Phase Control
Increase phase number under heavy system loading to get more transient and better thermal performance. Reduce phase number under light system loading to increase VRM efficiency.
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CPU Power Duty Control
CPU Power Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal of every phase component.
• The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification.
• Do not remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored.
Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com
for detailed software configuration.
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4.3.4 EPU
EPU is an energy-efficient tool that satisfies 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. You can also customize each mode by configuring settings like CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and
Fan Control.
Launching EPU
After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch EPU by clicking
Tool > EPU on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine is detected.
The items lighting up means power saving engine is activated
Displays the amount of CO2 reduced
*Shifts between the display of Total and
Current CO2 reduced
Displays the current
CPU power
Advanced settings for each mode
Displays the system properties of each mode Multiple system operating modes
*• Select From EPU Installation to show the CO2 that has been reduced since you installed EPU.
*• Select From the Last Reset to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you click the Clear button .
• Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.
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4.3.5 FAN Xpert+
Fan Xpert+ intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your PC’s system loading. The built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment.
Launching FAN Xpert+
After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch FAN Xpert+ by clicking Tool > FAN Xpert+ on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
Using FAN Xpert+
Click Fan Name to select a fan and then click Setting to select a preset mode for your selected fan.
Click to select a fan type Click to select a fan profile
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Click to apply the settings
Click to discard the settings
Fan setting
• Disable: disables the Fan Xpert+ function.
• Standard: adjusts fan speed in a moderate pattern.
• Silent: minimizes fan speed for quiet fan operation.
• Turbo: maximizes the fan speed for the best cooling effect.
• Intelligent: automatically adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the ambient temperature.
• Stable: fixes the CPU fan speed to avoid noise caused by the unsteady fan rotation.
However, the fan will speed up when the temperature exceeds 70°C.
• User: Allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations.
Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.
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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. With this utility, you are assured that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition.
Launching Probe II
After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch Probe II by clicking
Tool > Probe II on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
Configuring Probe II
Click the Voltage/Temperature/Fan Speed tabs to activate the sensors or to adjust the sensor threshold values. The Preference tab allows you to customize the time interval of sensor alerts, or change the temperature unit.
Saves your configuration
Loads your saved configuration
Loads the default threshold values for each sensor
Applies your changes
Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.
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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 3.0 devices with ease.
Launching USB 3.0 Boost
After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch USB 3.0 Boost by clicking Tool > USB 3.0 Boost on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
Configuring USB 3.0 Boost
1. Connect a USB 3.0 device to the USB 3.0 port.
2. USB 3.0 Boost automatically detects the property of the connected device and switches to Turbo mode or UASP mode (if UASP is supported by the connected device).
3. You can manually switch the USB 3.0 mode back to Normal mode at any time.
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• Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.
• Due to Intel ® chipset limitation, Intel ® USB 3.0 ports do not support ASUS 3.0 Boost in
Windows XP operating system.
• Use the USB 3.0 devices for high performance. The data transfer speed varies with
USB devices.
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4.3.8 Audio configurations
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. The CODEC also includes the Realtek giving users plug and play convenience.
® proprietary UAJ ®
(Universal Audio Jack) technology for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors and
Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek ® came with the motherboard package.
Audio Driver from the support DVD that
If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar. Doubleclick on the icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager.
Realtek HD Audio Manager
Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP
Exit button
Configuration options
Minimize button
Control settings window
Information button
Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.
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4.4 Introduction to Intel
®
2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies
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This document details the overview of the installation and configuration procedures of the
Intel ® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies.
Intel
®
2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies feature the three technologies:
Intel
®
Smart Response Technology
Intel
®
Rapid Start Technology
Intel
®
Smart Connect Technology
4.4.1 System Requirements for Intel
®
2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies
In order for the system to run smoothly for the Intel ® 2012 Desktop responsiveness, you must meet the following requirements:
1. CPU: Intel ® 3rd/2nd generation Core Processor family
2. OS:
3. SSD:
Windows ® 7 operating systems
One dedicated SSD (Solid State Disk) to support Intel
Intel ® Rapid Start Technology is necessary.
® Smart Response and
Refer to the SSD Capacity Requirements table for the information of SSD size, partition capacity, and system memory requirements.
4. HDD: At least one HDD (Hard Disk Drive) for the system OS drive.
5. DRAM: To enable Intel required.
® Rapid Start Technology, DRAM size smaller than 8GB is
Ensure to enable the acceleration of Intel ® creating the partition for the Intel ®
Smart Response Technology before
Rapid Start Technology.
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SSD Capacity Requirements
SSD Partition Capacity
Requirements
Intel
Intel ®
® Rapid Start
Smart Response
Intel ® Smart Response
Intel ® and
Rapid Start
Intel ® Smart Response,
Intel ® Rapid Start,
Intel ®
and
Smart Connect
2GB
2GB
20GB
Separate 20GB and 2GB partition
(SSD size >
22GB)
Separate 20GB and 2GB partition
(SSD size >
22GB)
System DRAM
4GB
4GB
20GB
Separate
20GB and 4GB partition
(SSD size >
24GB)
Separate
20GB and 4GB partition
(SSD size >
24GB)
8GB
8GB
20GB
Separate
20GB and 8GB partition
(SSD size >
28GB)
Separate 20GB and 8GB partition
(SSD size >
28GB)
• The SSD used for Intel ® Rapid Start and Intel ® Smart Response is not allowed for creating RAID.
• Due to OS behavior, Intel ® Rapid Start Technology works inefficiently with over 4G system memory under Windows
• Only Intel ®
® 7 32-bit operating system.
internal SATA ports (gray and blue) support Intel ® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies.
• The performance of Intel ® Smart Response Technology and Intel ® Rapid Storage
Technology vary by the installed SSD.
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4.4.2 Intel
®
Smart Response Technology
Intel ® Smart Response Technology 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. Key benefits are expedited hard drive speeds, reduced load and wait times, and maximized storage utilization. Power consumption also goes down by reducing unnecessary hard drive spin.
Before applying Intel details
® Smart Response Technology, setting the SATA Mode BIOS item to
[RAID mode] in BIOS setup is necessary. Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for
Installing Intel
®
Smart Response Technology
1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has enabled the Autorun feature.
2. Click the Drivers tab, then click Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Driver software.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
Using the Intel
®
Smart Response Technology
1. Click Accelerate to launch Smart
Response Technology settings.
2. Select the SSD you want to use to
accelerate your storage system. b. Select the size allocated for SSD
caching. c. Select which HDD for caching. d. Enhanced mode : WRITE THROUGH,
write to SSD and HDD at the same
time.
Maximized mode : WRITE BACK, write
to SSD and write back to HDD in a later time.
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3. Select Disable Acceleration to disable this function, and select Change Mode to switch acceleration mode to Enhanced/
Maximized.
• To enable Intel ® Smart Response Technology, you need at least one SSD (
a HDD, and only one SSD can be assigned for caching.
>= 20GB) and
• If you want to restore the OS, go to BIOS Option ROM > Acceleration Options and
remove the Disks/Volume Acceleration to disable Intel ® Smart Response Technology.
Refer to Chapter 4, section Installing Serial ATA hard disk for the entry of BIOS Option
ROM.
• The maximum caching size on the SSD is 64GB. If it exceeds, the storage capacity left
out for caching can still be identified by the system for normal storage.
4.4.3 Intel
®
Rapid Start Technology
Intel ® Rapid Start Technology allows you to quickly resume your computer from sleeping mode. Saving your computer’s system memory to the configured SSD provides a faster wake-up response time, but keeps the energy in a low profile.
• Before applying Intel ® Rapid Start Technology, go to Advanced Mode > Advanced >
PCH Configuration in BIOS item, and enable Intel ® Rapid Start Technology.
• Ensure to follow the procedure Creating a partition precisely to enable the Intel
Rapid Start function. Error message appears if you install the Intel before creating a partition.
® Rapid Start Utility
Creating a partition
• Ensure to backup your data before using the Microsoft partition tool. Incorrect partitioning process will result to data loss.
• Adjusting the DRAM to a high frequency will result to unstable system performance.
1. Go to Start, right-click Computer > Manage > Disk Management .
2. Select the SSD that you want to create the partition.
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3. Right click the New Volume that you want to shrink from, and select Shrink Volume .
4. If your SSD is not initialized and unformatted: a. Right click the disk that you want to create the partition, and select Initialize . b. Right click the unallocated volume, select New Simple Volume , and follow the
remaining steps.
If your SSD is smaller than 64GB, and is set to Full disk capacity caching option for Intel ®
Smart Response, you can not see any volume in the Disk Management. Ensure to set your cache memory value of 18.6GB
in Intel ® Smart Response to allow enough capacity for the
Intel ® Rapid Start partition.
5. Key in the required partition size, and must be equal to the system DRAM memory
(1GB = 1024MB). Click
Shrink .
Go to Start > Control
Panel > System and
Security > System , and check the DRAM size information.
The unallocated volume is allocated to the selected disk.
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6. To launch the disk partitioning tool, click Start > Programs > Accessories >
Command Prompt tool.
7. Type diskpart and press Enter .
8. In the diskpart prompt, type list disk after DISKPART, and press Enter . Select the disk with the unallocated volume by typing select disk x (x = disk number), and press Enter .
• The value “ x ” refers to a disk number where you created the unallocated partition.
• Refer to step 5 for details about the unallocated disk space in the SSD.
9. Type create partition primary , and press Enter.
10. After creating a primary partition, type detail disk , and press Enter to view the details of the partitioned disk.
11. Select the RAW volume which has the same size as the shrinked volume, type select volume x
(x = number), and press
Enter to store the Intel
Rapid Start partition.
®
• The value “ x ” refers to a disk number where you want to create the store partition.
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12. Type set id=84 override , press Enter , and wait for the “shrinking process” until the Disk Management utility identifies a new partition called Hibernation Partition .
The Hibernation Partition does not appear when you choose “GPT (GUID Partition Table store type”. Ensure the “Unallocated” disappears from the volume, and a new partition is identified.
13. Reboot the system after creating the partition.
The partition for Intel ® Rapid Start Technology is incomplete if the computer is not rebooted, and this results to function failure of Intel ® Rapid Start Technology.
Enabling and disabling the Intel
OS
®
Rapid Start Technology under the
Install the Intel ®
Intel ®
Rapid Start Technology first from your support DVD in order to launch the
Rapid Start Manager.
After creating the partition, launch the Intel ® Rapid Start
Manager to enable or disable the Intel
Technology.
® Rapid Start
1. Click the Show hidden icons arrow from the right side of the task bar, and click Intel ® Rapid Start
Technology Manager icon.
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2. Tick On in the Status field to enable the function, and click Save.
Select and click to enable or disable the function
Click to enable or disable battery saving mode. This function only applies to notebooks.
Click to enable or disable the timer. When enabled, move the scroll bar to the desired time. When the system is idle for more than the time period you set, the system automatically goes into the Intel
Default time is 10 minutes.
® Rapid Start mode.
Click to save the settings made.
Click to cancel the settings made.
Recovering the partition
This procedure allows you to delete the Intel ® Rapid Start Technology from your system, and recover the partition you made for the Intel Rapid ® Start Technology installation.
1. Run the Command Prompt tool.
2. Type diskpart and press Enter .
3. At the diskpart prompt, type list disk after DISKPART, and press Enter.
4. Select the disk (SSD) where the
Intel ® Rapid Start Technology is installed for volume recovery, type select disk x
(x = number), and press Enter .
The value “ x ” refers to a disk number where you want to delete the store partition.
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5. Type list partition , press Enter, and select the partition where the Intel ®
Rapid Start Technology is installed by typing select partition x (x = number),
and press Enter .
The value “ x ” refers to a disk number where you want to delete the store partition.
6. Type delete partition override , and press Enter . The diskpart utility deletes the selected partition.
7. In the desktop, click Start , right-click Computer , and click Manage.
8. In the Computer Management window, click Disk Management , right click the shrinked new volume, and select Extend
Volume .
9. As the Extend Volume Wizard appears, click Next .
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10. Click Next after selecting the default selected disk.
11. Extend volume setup is completed. Click Finish to recover the Intel ® Rapid Start
Technology partition.
12. Reboot the system after deleting the partition.
13. Go to Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features > to remove the
Intel
®
Rapid Start Manager for the complete deletion of Intel
®
Rapid Start Technology.
4.4.4 Intel
®
Smart Connect Technology
The Intel ® Smart Connect Technology is a feature that provides the latest content updates and energy efficiency to your computer’s platform.
Once installed and activated, the Intel ® Smart Connect Technology periodically wakes up the system from sleeping mode, performs user state gathering, and initiates re-entry to sleeping mode to wake-up after a set time interval.
• Intel ® Smart Connect Technology supports Windows ® Live Mail, Microsoft Outlook, and
Seesmic applications.
• It is necessary to enable the items of the PCH Configuration in the BIOS before applying the Intel ® Smart Connect Technology. Go to Advanced Mode > Advanced >
PCH Configuration , and enable the Intel ® Smart Connect Technology.
Installing the Intel
®
Smart Connect Technology
1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive.
2. Go to Utilities , and click Intel ® Smart Connect Technology .
3. As the setup wizard appears, click Next to begin the setup.
4. Tick I accept the terms in the License Agreement , and click Next .
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5. Select all and click Next for
Custom Setup .
6. Click Install to proceed the installation.
7. Click Yes to restart your system, and for the newly installed Intel ® Smart Connect
Technology to take effect.
Using the Intel
®
Smart Connect Technology
• Before the system goes to sleep mode, ensure to keep your applications on the desktop, and enter the applications, passwords.
• Ensure that the internet is in connection when enabling the Intel
Technology.
® Smart Connect
1. Click Start > All Programs > Intel > Intel ® Smart Connect Technology .
2. In the Basic tab, click Enable Updating . When enabled, the Advanced tab is available for advanced function settings.
The Advanced tab is activated when updating is enabled
Click to configure the basic settings
Click to enable or disable the function
Click to view version information and help topics
When updating is enabled, click to reset all settings to default.
When the scroll bar is activated, adjust the waking up time period for Internet data update.
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3. To disable the updating function, click
Disable Updating .
Clicking this button automatically disables the configuration in the
Advanced tab. To 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. This setting only applies to the assigned time period.
5. In the Help tab, click About to view the feature’s version. Click Topics to learn more about the Intel ® Smart Connect Technology and its configuration.
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4.5 RAID configurations
The motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solutions:
• Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5 support.
• You must install Windows ® XP Service Pack 3 or Windows ® 64-bit XP / 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS) before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows
/ 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS) .
® XP SP3 or Windows ® 64-bit XP / 7
• Due to Windows only.
® XP / Vista limitation, a RAID array with the total capacity over 2TB cannot be set as a boot disk. A RAID array over 2TB can only be set as a data disk
• If you want to install a Windows ® operating system to a hard disk drive included in a
RAID set, you have to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. Refer to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for details.
4.5.1 RAID definitions
RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup.
RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to a second drive. If one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. The new drive must be of the same size or larger than the existing drive.
RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. Among the advantages of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. The RAID 5 configuration is best suited for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other business systems.
Use a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for this setup.
RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to be calculated and written. With the RAID 10 configuration you get all the benefits of both
RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup.
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4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks
The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array.
To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration:
1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays.
2. Connect the SATA signal cables.
3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive.
4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS
You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID set(s) using
SATA HDDs. To do this:
1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST.
2. Go to the Advanced menu > SATA Configuration , and then press <Enter>.
3. Set the SATA Mode item to [RAID Mode].
4. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup.
Refer to Chapter 3 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup.
Due to chipset limitation, when set any of SATA ports to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at
RAID mode together.
4.5.4 Intel
®
Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility
To enter the Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility:
1. Turn on the system.
2. During POST, press <Ctrl> + <I> to display the utility main menu.
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - v10.5.1.1070
Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
[ MAIN MENU ]
1. Create RAID Volume 4. Recovery Volume Options
2. Delete RAID Volume 5. Acceleration Options
3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 6. Exit
[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]
RAID Volumes:
None defined.
Physical Devices:
Port Device Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)
0 ST3160812AS 9LS0HJA4 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
1 ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
2 ST3160812AS 3LS0JYL8 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
3 ST3160812AS 9LS0BJ5H 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
[ ↑↓ ]-Select
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The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus and select the menu options.
The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen.
The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration.
Creating a RAID set
To create a RAID set:
1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears:
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - v10.5.1.1070
Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]
Name: Volume0
RAID Level: RAID0(Stripe)
Disks: Select Disks
Strip Size: 128KB
Capacity: 0.0 GB
Sync: N/A
Create Volume
[ HELP ]
Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is
16 characters or less.
[ ↑↓ ]Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select
2. Enter a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>.
3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press the up/down arrow key to select a RAID level to create, and then press <Enter>.
4. When the Disks item is selected, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives you want to include in the RAID set. The SELECT DISKS screen appears:
[ SELECT DISKS ]
Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status
0 ST3160812AS 9LS0HJA4 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
1 ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
2 ST3160812AS 3LS0JYL8 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
3 ST3160812AS 9LS0BJ5H 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
Select 2 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume.
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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>. The available stripe size values range from 4KB to 128KB. The following are typical values:
RAID 0: 128KB
RAID 10: 64KB
RAID 5: 64KB
We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing.
7. When the Capacity item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press <Enter>. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity.
8. When the Create Volume item is selected, press <Enter>. The following warning message appears:
WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST.
Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N):
9. Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or <N> to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu.
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Deleting a RAID set
Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set.
To delete a RAID set:
1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears:
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - v10.5.1.1070
Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
[ DELETE VOLUME MENU ]
Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable
Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) 2 298.0GB Normal Yes
[ HELP ]
Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID.
WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED.
(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)
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[ ↑↓ ]-Select [ESC]-Previous Menu [DEL]-Delete Volume
2. Use the up/down arrow key to select the RAID set you want to delete, and then press
<Del>. The following warning message appears:
[ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ]
ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST!
(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)
Are you sure you want to delete volume “Volume0”? (Y/N):
3. Press <Y> to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu, or press <N> to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu.
Exiting the Intel
®
Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility
To exit the utility:
1. From the utility main menu, select 5. Exit , and then press <Enter>. The following warning message appears:
[ CONFIRM EXIT ]
Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N):
2. Press <Y> to exit or press <N> to return to the utility main menu.
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4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk
A floppy 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 floppy drive connector.
You have to use a
USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk.
• Windows ® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive due to Windows floppy disk drive .
® XP limitation. To work around this OS limitation, refer to section 4.5.4 Using a USB
4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS
To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS:
1. Boot your computer.
2. Press <Del> during POST to enter the BIOS setup utility.
3. Set the optical drive as the primary boot device.
4. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive.
5. Save changes and exit BIOS.
6. When the Make Disk menu appears, press <1> to create a RAID driver disk.
7. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the USB floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>.
8. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process.
4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows
®
To create a RAID driver disk in Windows ® :
1. Start Windows ® .
2. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk.
3. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive.
4. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click Intel AHCI/RAID Driver Disk to create a
RAID driver disk.
5. Select USB floppy disk drive as the destination disk.
6. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process.
Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid a computer virus infection.
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4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows
®
OS installation
To install the RAID driver in Windows ® XP:
1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install thirdparty SCSI or RAID driver.
2. Press <F6>, and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB floppy disk drive.
3. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install, select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version.
4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.
To install the RAID driver for Windows ® Vista or later OS:
1. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you to select the installation media containing the RAID driver.
2. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive, and then click Browse .
3. Click the name of the device you’ve inserted, go to Drivers > RAID , and then select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Click OK .
4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.
Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive.
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4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive
Due to OS limitation, Windows ® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive when you install the RAID driver from a floppy disk during the OS installation.
To solve this issue, add the USB floppy disk drive’s Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) to the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. Refer to the steps below:
1. Using another computer, plug the USB floppy disk drive, and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID driver.
2. Right-click My Computer on the
Windows ® desktop or start menu, and then select Manage from the pop-up window.
or
3. Select Device Manager . From the
Universal Serial Bus controllers , right-click xxxxxx USB Floppy , and then select Properties from the pop-up window.
The name of the USB floppy disk drive varies with different vendors.
4. Click Details tab. The Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed.
5. Browse the contents of the RAID driver disk to locate the file txtsetup.oem
.
6. Double-click the file. A window appears, allowing you to select the program for opening the oem file.
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7. Use Notepad to open the file.
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8. Find the [HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_DesktopWorkstationServer] and
[HardwareIds.scsi.iaStor_DesktopWorkstationServer] sections in the txtsetup.oem
file.
9. Type the following line to the bottom of the two sections: id = “USB\VID_xxxx&PID_xxxx”, “usbstor”
[HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_DesktopWorkstationServer] id= “PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1C02&CC_0106”,”iaStor” id= “USB\VID_03EE&PID_6901”, “usbstor”
[HardwareIds.scsi.iaStor_DesktopWorkstationServer] id= “PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2822&CC_0104”,”iaStor” id= “USB\VID_03EE&PID_6901”, “usbstor”
Add the same line to both sections.
The VID and PID vary with different vendors.
10. Save and exit the file.
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Chapter 5
Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
5.1 ATI
®
CrossFireX™ technology
The motherboard supports the ATI this section.
® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in
5.1.1 Requirements
• In Dual CrossFireX mode, you should have two identical CrossFireX-ready graphics cards or one CrossFireX-ready dual-GPU graphics card that are ATI ® certified.
• Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFireX technology.
Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com).
• Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. See Chapter 2 for details.
• We recommend that you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment.
• Visit the ATI Game website (http://game.amd.com) for the latest certified graphics card and the supported 3D application list.
5.1.2 Before you begin
For ATI CrossFireX to work properly, you have to uninstall all existing graphics card drivers before installing ATI CrossFireX graphics cards to your system.
To uninstall existing graphics card drivers:
1. Close all current applications.
2. For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs .
3. Select your current graphics card driver/s.
4. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove .
5. Turn off your computer.
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5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards
The following pictures are for reference only. The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same.
1. Prepare two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards.
2. Insert the two graphics card into the
PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation.
3. Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots.
4. Align and firmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connector is firmly in place.
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CrossFireX bridge
(bundled with graphics cards)
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.
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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 ATI ® CrossFireX™ technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com).
5.1.5 Enabling the ATI
®
CrossFireX™ technology
After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the CrossFireX™ feature through the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center in Windows environment.
Launching the ATI Catalyst Control Center
To launch the ATI Catalyst Control Center:
1. Right-click on the Windows ® desktop and select
Catalyst(TM) Control Center . You can also right-click the ATI icon in the Windows notification area and select Cayalist Control Center .
2. The Catalyst Control Center Setup
Assistant appears when the system detects the existance of multi-graphics cards. Click Go to continue to the
Catalyst Control Center Advanced
View window.
Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology
1. In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX >
Configure .
2. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to act as the display
GPU.
3. Select Enable CrossFireX .
4. Click Apply , and then click OK to exit the window.
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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 files smoother within a low power environment. Its GPU virtualization assigns tasks to the best available graphic source while the newly-designed Virtual Vsync gives you a smoother gaming experience.
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LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™ supports Windows 7 ® operating systems.
Intel ® Quick Sync Video feature is supported by the 3rd/2nd generation Intel ®
Core™ processor family.
iGPU Multi-Monitor support option must be enabled in BIOS and install both Intel ® Graphics Accelerator, and graphics card driver before installing
LucidLogix Virtu MVP from ASUS support DVD. Refer to 3.5.4 System
Configuration for details.
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• Hyperformance ® and Virtual Sync are enabled when using more than one discrete GPU at the same time.
Supports NVIDIA ® cards.
GF4xx/5xx series and AMD ® HD5xxx/6xxx series graphic
We do not recommended to use mode.
LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™ under RAID
2.
3.
5.2.1 Installing LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™
To install LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™:
1.
Insert the support DVD in the optical drive. The ASUS Support Wizard appears if your computer has enabled the Autorun feature.
Click the Utilites tab, then click LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™ Software .
Follow the succeeding onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
After you successfully installed the LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™, the LucidLogix Virtu MVP icon appears in the notification area.
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5.2.2 Setting up your display
LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™ solution comes with two distinct modes that allows you to enjoy better graphics either from your built-in video output (i-Mode) or from a discrete graphics card (d-Mode).
i-Mode
To 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
To use LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™ in d-Mode, the display must be connected to the installed graphics card.
•
• Ensure to set the Primary Display to PCIE or PCIE/PCI in BIOS to enable d-Mode support.
d-Mode is recommended for an enhanced 3D gaming performance.
i-Mode (VGA output from motherboard) d-Mode (VGA output from discrete graphics card)
The motherboard’s IO ports and discrete graphic card is for reference only and may vary in different models.
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5.2.3 Configuring LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™
Launch the Virtu MVP Control Panel to allow you to configure the main features, adjust the performance settings and select applications for graphical virtualization.
To open the control panel, right-click LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™ icon in the notification area and select Open Virtu MVP Control Panel .
LucidLogix Virtu MVP is automatically activated when your system is powered on. Select
Remove from system tray if you want to remove LucidLogix Virtu MVP icon from the notification area.
Main
Allows you to turn ON/OFF the GPU virtualization. Also from the Main tab, you can set to show or hide the In-Game icon.
Click to turn ON/OFF the LucidLogix Virtu MVP
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Click to restore to default settings
Tick to show icon in system tray
Select display option for In-Game icon
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Performance
Allows you to turn ON/OFF the Hyperformance ® or Virtual Vsync function.
Click to turn
Hyperformance®
ON or OFF
Click to turn
Virtual Vsync
ON or OFF
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Key features
Intel LGA 1155 (Socket H2) Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7
PC ATX Intel Z77 Realtek ALC887 7.1 channels
DDR3-SDRAM 4 DIMM Non-ECC Maximum internal memory: 32 GB
SATA II, SATA III
2-Way CrossFireX, LucidLogix Virtu, Quad-GPU CrossFireX Intel HD Graphics 1696
BIOS type: EFI AMI 64 Mbit ACPI version: 2.0a Clear CMOS jumper
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Frequently asked questions
The MemOK! button quickly ensures memory boot compatibility by patching memory issues and determining failsafe settings.
ASUS TurboV allows you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS.
This motherboard supports Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors in the LGA1155 package.
This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2400(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.)/ 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz