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2 E7150First Edition February 3 ContentsChapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.2Dual Intelligent Processors 3.1 with New DIGI+ Power Control Chapter 2: Hardware information 4 Chapter 3:BIOS setup Chapter 4: Software support 5 Chapter 5:Multiple GPU technology support AMD® CrossFireX™ Installing two CrossFireX™ Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology 7 NoticesFederal Communications Commission Statement •This device may not cause harmful interference, and •Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna •Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver •Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help Canadian Department of Communications Statement This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 REACH http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm 8 Safety informationElectrical safety Operation safety •Place the product on a stable surface 9 About this guideHow this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: •Chapter 1: Product introduction •Chapter 2: Hardware information •Chapter 3: BIOS setup •Chapter 4: Software support •Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Where to find more information 1.ASUS websites 2.Optional documentation 10 Conventions used in this guideDANGER/WARNING: CAUTION: IMPORTANT NOTE Typography Bold text 11 P8Z77 WS specifications summary15 1.1WelcomeThank you for buying an ASUS® P8Z77 WS motherboard 1.2Package contentsCheck your motherboard package for the following items Chapter 16 1 Chapter1.3Special features1.3.1Product highlights Intel® Z77 Express Chipset PCI Express® and PCIe 2.0 devices. PCIe 3.0 will become a Quad-GPUSLI™ and Quad-GPUCrossFireX™ Support Flexible Multi-GPUSolutions, Your Weapon of Choice 17 Intel® Smart Response TechnologySSD Speed with HDD Capacity Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Rapid Start Technology Complete USB 3.0 Integration Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support Dual Gigabit LAN support 18 Up to 85% CPU O.C. Performance BoostCPU Power Wattage cut in half 19 USB 3.0 BoostUSB Charger+ ASUS SSD Caching USB BIOS Flashback Network iControl 20 MemOKAny Memory is A-OK 1.3.4ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1.3.5ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface New upgrade! Quick and easy information for enhanced system control -F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey -F3 Shortcut for most accessed information ASUS Q-Design DIY Quickly, DIY Easily ASUS Q-Shield Easy and Comfortable Installations 21 ASUS Q-ConnectorMake Connection Quick and Accurate ASUS EZ-Flash2 1.3.6ASUS Workstation exclusive features 4-waySLI Dual Intel® LAN WS O.C. LED Diag. LED problems in seconds Quick Gate 22 1.3.7Other special featuresLucidLogix Virtu MVP technology while retaining LucidLogi DTS UltraPC 23 2.1Before you proceed24 2.2Motherboard overview2 Chapter 52 2.3Building your computer system2.3.1Additional tools and components to build a PC system 53 2.3.2CPU installation2.3.3CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 55 1 A269 2.4Starting up for the first time1.After making all the connections, replace the system case cover 2.Be sure that all switches are off 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 BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps VGA detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 2.5Turning off the computer 71 3.1Knowing BIOSWe recommend that you not change the default BIOS settings 3.2BIOS setup programEZ Mode Advanced Mode Exit/Advanced Mode 3.2.1EZ Mode Exit/Advanced Mode Advanced Mode 72 3 Chapter73 3.2.2Advanced ModeMenu 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 fan settings Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 74 Menu itemsBack button Submenu items Pop-upwindow Scroll bar Navigation keys General help Configuration fields 75 3.3Main menu76 3.3.4SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings Administrator Password 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: Enter Current Password 3.From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter 4.Confirm the password when prompted 77 User PasswordUser Password Not Installed Installed To set a user password: 1.Select the User Password item and press <Enter To change a user password: User Password Not Installed 78 3.4Ai Tweaker menu79 1-CoreRatio Limit [Auto]2-CoreRatio Limit [Auto] 3-CoreRatio Limit [Auto] 4-CoreRatio Limit [Auto] 80 Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto]Allows you to set the internal PLL voltage Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU bus speed : DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto] Memory Frequency [Auto] BCLK/PCIE Frequency [DDR3-2400MHz] [DDR3-2600MHz] [DDR3-2660MHz] [DDR3-2800MHz] EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OC Tuner 81 DRAM Timing Control82 DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto]DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [Auto] DRAM RAS# PRE Time [Auto] DRAM RAS# ACT Time [Auto] DRAM COMMAND Mode [Auto] DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay [Auto] DRAM REF Cycle Time [Auto] DRAM Refresh Interval [Auto] DRAM WRITE Recovery Time [Auto] 83 DRAM READ to PRE Time [Auto]DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time [Auto] DRAM WRITE to READ Delay [Auto] DRAM CKE Minimum pulse width [Auto] DRAM CAS# Write Latency [Auto] DRAM RTL (CHA) [Auto] DRAM RTL (CHB) [Auto] DRAM IO-L(CHA) [Auto] DRAM IO-L(CHB) [Auto] tWRDR (DD) [Auto] tRWDR (DD) [Auto] tRWSR [Auto] tRR (DD) [Auto] tRR (DR) [Auto] tRRSR [Auto] tWW (DD) [Auto] tWW (DR) [Auto] tWWSR [Auto] 84 MRC Fast Boot [Enabled]DRAM CLK Period [Auto] Transmitter Slew (CHA) [Auto] Transmitter Slew (CHB) [Auto] Receiver Slew (CHA) [Auto] Receiver Slew (CHB) [Auto] MCH Duty Sense (CHA) [Auto] MCH Duty Sense (CHB) [Auto] Channel A DIMM Control [Enable Both DIMMS] Channel B DIMM Control [Enable Both DIMMS] DRAM Read Additional Swizzle [Auto] DRAM Write Additional Swizzle [Auto] CPU Ratio [Auto] Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] 85 Turbo Mode [Enabled]CPU Load-LineCalibration [Auto] CPU Voltage Frequency [Auto] 86 VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled]CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] CPU Current Capability [100%] CPU Power Thermal Control [130] CPU Power Response Control [Auto] iGPU Load-lineCalibration [Auto] iGPU Current Capability [100%] 87 DRAM Current Capability [100%]DRAM Voltage Frequency [Auto] DRAM Power Phase control [Auto] DRAM Power Thermal Control [110] CPU Offset Voltage [Auto] CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] 88 VCCSA Voltage [Auto]VCCIO Voltage [Auto] CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] PCH Voltage [Auto] DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto] DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Automatic configuration Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control 89 3.5Advanced menu90 3.5.1CPU ConfigurationIntel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] Active Processor Cores [All] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] 91 CPU C1E [Auto]CPU C3 Report [Auto] 92 CPU C6 Report [Auto]93 Entry on S3 RTC Wake [Enabled]Entry After [10 Minutes] Active Page Threshold Support [Disbaled] Active Memory Threshold [x] 94 3.5.3SATA ConfigurationSATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set the SATA configuration [IDE] Parallel ATA physical storage devices [AHCI] storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands [RAID] SATA hard disk drives 95 Primary Display [Auto]iGPU Memory [64M] Render Standby [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor[Disabled] 96 3.5.5USB ConfigurationThe items in this menu allow you to change the USB-relatedfeatures Legacy USB Support [Enabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program detected, the legacy USB support is disabled Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] (OS) Intel xHCI Mode [Smart Auto] Allows you to select the Intel xHCI Mode Configuration options: [Smart Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] EHCI Hand-off[Disabled] feature 97 3.5.6Onboard Devices ConfigurationHD Audio Controller [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller Front Panel Type [HD] [HD] [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 98 SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF]VIA 1394 Controller [Enabled] Marvell Storage Controller [Enabled] Marvell Storage OPROM [Enabled] Marvell Storage Firmware Check And Update [Disabled] ASM1061 Storage Controller (Rear) [Enabled] ASM1061 Storage OPROM [Enabled] Intel LAN1/2 Controller [Enabled] Intel LAN1/2 OPROM [Disabled] ASmedia USB 3.0 Controller (USB3_E12) [Enabled] 99 Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4]100 Power On By PCIE/PCI [Disabled]Power On By Ring [Disabled] Power On By RTC [Disabled] 3.5.8Network Stack Network Stack [Disable Link] Ipv4 PXE Support [Enable] Ipv6 PXE Support [Enable] 101 3.6Monitor menu104 3.7Boot menu105 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS][Force BIOS] sequence [Keep Current] manufacturer had set the add-ondevice to do so Setup Mode [EZ Mode] UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enable both UEFI and Legacy] [Enable both UEFI and Legacy] Enables both UEFI and Legacy boot [Disable UEFI] boot [Disable Legacy] PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM] [Legacy ROM] Launch Legacy ROM [EFI Compatibe ROM] Boot Option Priorities Boot Override 106 3.8Tools menu109 3.9Exit menu110 3.10Updating BIOS111 Updating the BIOS through the InternetTo update the BIOS through the Internet: From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet 4.You can decide whether to change 5.Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process 112 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS fileTo update the BIOS through a BIOS file: Update BIOS from file You can decide whether to change the BIOS boot logo. Click 4.Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process 113 3.10.2ASUS EZ Flash 2 utilityTo update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1.Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the ASUS EZ Flash Utility 3.Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive field 5.Press <Tab> to switch to the Folder Info field 114 3.10.3ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityRecovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1.Turn on the system 115 3.10.4ASUS BIOS UpdaterBefore updating BIOS 3.Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional) Booting the system in DOS environment Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press <F8> to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu When the Make Disk FreeDOS command prompt 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) 116 Updating the BIOS fileTo update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1.At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /i <xxxxx.rom> and press <Enter 2.The BIOS Updater screen appears as below Select 117 4.1Installing an operating system4.2Support DVD information4.2.1Running the support DVD 118 4 Chapter4.2.2Obtaining the software manuals 119 4.3Software information4.3.1AI Suite Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite II on your computer 2.Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite 3.Follow the onscreen instructions to complete installation Using AI Suite 120 4.3.2TurboV EVOTurboV 121 Using Advanced ModeClick on the Advanced Mode tab to adjust the advanced voltage settings CPU Ratio Allows you to manually adjust the CPU ratio 1.Click on the CPU Ratio tab 2.Drag the adjustment bar upwards or downwards to the desired value 3.Click on Apply to make the change take effect 122 Using Fast TuningUsing Extreme Tuning 123 StopAn animation appears indicating 124 Ai Charger+125 4.3.3DIGI+ Power ControlSelect CPU Power or DRAM Power to adjust the power control settings Smart DIGI+ Function no. Function description 1Smart DIGI+ Key 2Smart CPU Power Level - 45W 3Smart CPU Power Level - 35W 4OC Now Adjusts the CPU ratio in TurboV EVO 5Default (Smart DIGI+ Setting) Sets your CPU/iGPU/DRAM power to default settings 6Default (Smart CPU Power Level) Sets your power consumption to CPU default setting 126 1CPU Load-lineCalibration2CPU Current Capability 3CPU Voltage Frequency 127 4iGPU Load-lineCalibration5iGPU Current Capability 6CPU Power Phase Control 7CPU Power Thermal Control 8CPU Power Response Control 9CPU Power Duty Control 128 1DRAM Current Capability2DRAM Voltage Frequency 3DRAM Power Phase Control Optimized 4DRAM Power Thermal Control 129 4.3.4EPULaunching EPU Tool > EPU 130 4.3.5ProbeLaunching Probe Tool > Probe Configuring Probe Voltage/Temperature/Fan Speed Preference 131 4.3.6FAN XpertLaunching FAN Xpert Tool > Fan Xpert Using FAN Xpert Fan Name Setting 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: Stable: However, the fan will speed up when the temperature exceeds 70°C •User: Allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations 132 4.3.7Sensor RecorderLaunching Sensor Recorder Tool > Sensor Recorder Using Sensor Recorder Voltage/ Temperature/ Fan Speed Using History Record History Record Record Interval Record Duration 2.Click on Start Recording to start measurement and recording of each sensor 3.To stop recording, click on Recording again To track the recorded contents, set Type Date Select display items 133 4.3.8USB BIOS Flashback WizardScheduling the latest BIOS download Download Setting Schedule (days) Cancel Downloading the updated BIOS Check for New BIOS Update 134 Save toDownload 2.3.11 USB BIOS Flashback 135 4.3.9USB 3.0 BoostLaunching USB 3.0 Boost Tool > USB 3.0 Boost Configuring USB 3.0 Boost 1.Connect a USB 3.0 device to the USB 3.0 port Turbo UASP 3.You can manually switch the USB 3.0 mode back to Normal mode at any time 136 4.3.10ASUS UpdateUpdate> ASUS Update Using ASUS Update •Update BIOS from Internet •Download BIOS from Internet •Update BIOS from file 137 4.3.11ASUS SSD CachingLaunching ASUS SSD Caching Tool > ASUS SSD Caching Configuring ASUS SSD Caching 3.Caching function will be activated once initialization is complete 4.Click on Disable when deactivating SSD caching 138 4.3.12Network iControlTool > Network iControl Using EZ Start To use EZ Start: 139 Using Quick ConnectionConfiguring the PPPoE connection settings Quick Connection To configure the PPPoE settings: 1.Right-clickin the taskbar, and select Open Network and Sharing Center 2.Right-clickthe PPPoE Connection, and select Properties Click the tab, and deselect Click OK to complete the auto PPPoE connection settings 140 Configuring the Quick ConnectionTo configure the auto-PPPoEconnection: 1.Click the Quick Connection tab tab Tick option, then select the connection name in the dropdown box 3.Click Apply to enable PPPoE automatic network connection 141 Using EZ ProfileEZ Profile 142 4.3.13USB Charger+Launching the USB Charger+ To launch this utility, open the AI Suite II, then click Tool > USB Charger+ USB fast-chargingmode settings •Disable: disables the USB fast-chargingfunction •ASUS: fast-chargesyour connected ASUS devices •Apple: fast-chargesyour connected Apple devices •Kindle: fast-chargesyour Kindle devices •Others: charges other portable USB devices 143 Setting up the charging functionCharging the device Disabling the charging function 144 4.3.14MyLogo2Update> MyLogo Using MyLogo Change the BIOS boot logo of my motherboard Browse 145 Auto Tune3.You can click on Booting Preview to preview the boot image. Then click Next 4.Click on Flash to start updating the image to the boot logo At BIOS File Follow steps to complete logo update 146 4.3.15Audio configurationsA. Realtek HD Audio Manager with DTS UltraPC II for Windows® 7™ Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP 147 4.4RAID configurationsThe motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solutions: Rapid Storage Technology •Mavell® RAID utility with RAID 0 and RAID 1 support 4.4.1RAID definitions RAID 148 4.4.2Installing Serial ATA hard disksTo 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 4.4.3Setting the RAID item in BIOS 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 4.4.4Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility: 2.During POST, press <Ctrl> + <I> to display the utility main menu 149 Creating a RAID setTo create a RAID set: From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume 2.Enter a name for the RAID set and press <Enter RAID Level Disks SELECT DISKS 150 RAID 0: 128KBRAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB Create Volume CREATE VOLUME 151 Deleting a RAID setTo delete a RAID set: 2. Delete RAID Volume DELETE VOLUME Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 5. Exit 2.Press <Y> to exit or press <N> to return to the utility main menu 152 4.4.5Marvell RAID utilityThe onboard Marvell SATA 6.0 Gb/s controller allows you to create a RAID 0 or To enter the Marvell utility, press <Ctrl> + <M> during POST Create a RAID Array 1.Move the selection bar to HBA 0: Marvell 0 and press <Enter 2.Select Configuration Wizard and press <Enter 3.Press <Space> to select the hard drives to be included in the RAID array 153 RAID Level: Select a RAID Level. Configuration options: [RAID 0] [RAID 1]Configuration options: [32K] [64K] Configuration options: [None] [1G] [10G] Name: Enter a name with 1–10letters (no special characters) for the RAID array 154 6.Press <F10>. The following warning message appears:Press <Y> to save the RAID setting and exit the Marvell RAID utility Delete an existing RAID Array Select the RAID array to delete and press <Enter>. Select Delete 156 To install Intel® Smart Response Technology:Click the Drivers tab, then click Intel To use Intel® Smart Response Technology: 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 :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 :WRITE BACK, write to SSD and write back to HDD in a later time 157 Selectto disable this function and select to switch acceleration mode to Enhanced/ Maximus 158 4.5Creating a RAID driver disk4.5.1Creating 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 8.Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process 4.5.2Creating 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 menu, and then click 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 159 4.5.3Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installationTo install the RAID driver in Windows® XP: 4.Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation To install the RAID driver for Windows® Vista or later OS: During the OS installation, click Load Driver Click the name of the device you’ve inserted, go to Drivers 160 4.5.4Using a USB floppy disk drive2.Right-click My Computer on the Windows® desktop or start menu, and then select Manage from the pop-upwindow start Manage window 4.Click Details tab. The Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed Double-click 7.Use Notepad to open the file Find the and sections in the file 10. Save and exit the file. 4Chapter 161 4Chapter163 5.1AMD® CrossFireX™ technology5.1.1Requirements •Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the AMD CrossFireX technology Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com) 5.1.2Before you begin To uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 1.Close all current applications 3.Select your current graphics card driver/s 5.Turn off your computer 164 5 Chapter5.1.3Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards 1.Prepare two CrossFireX-readygraphics cards connector is firmly in place 6.Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card 165 5.1.4Installing the device drivers5.1.5Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology Launching the AMD VISION Engine Control Center To launch the AMD VISION Engine Control Center: Right-click on the Windows desktop and select . You can also right-click the AMD icon in the Windows notificAMDon area and select Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology In the Catalyst Control Center window > AMD CrossFireXTM Configuration Select Enable CrossFireXTM 166 5.2NVIDIA® SLI™ technology172 5.3LucidLogix® Virtu™ solution5.3.1Hardware installAMDon To install LucidLogix® Virtu™: 2.Click the Drivers tab, then click LucidLogix® Virtu™ software i-Mode d-Mode(recommended mode) 173 5.3.2Software configurationTo enable LucidLogix® Virtu™ Enable Virtu 2.LucidLogix® Virtu™ is enabled 174 Open control panel175 ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INCAddress Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Online support ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)+1-812-282-3777 +1-510-608-4555 usa.asus.com Support fax ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)+49-2102-959911 www.asus.de Online contact www.asus.de/sales Support Fax support.asus.com
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