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2 E7246Revised Edition February 3 Chapter 1:Product introduction Chapter 2: Hardware information 4 Chapter 3:BIOS setup Chapter 4: Software support 5 Chapter 5:Multiple GPU technology support Appendices Notices A-1 6 Electrical safetyOperation safety •Place the product on a stable surface 7 How this guide is organizedThis 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 8 Conventions used in this guideDANGER/WARNING: CAUTION: IMPORTANT NOTE Typography Bold text 13 Thank you for buying an ASUS® SABERTOOTH Z77 motherboardCheck your motherboard package for the following items Chapter ASUS SABERTOOTH Z77 14 1 Chapter1.3.1Product highlights Intel® Z77 Express Chipset PCI Express® Dual-Channel1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz Support Quad-GPUSLI™ and Quad-GPUCrossFireX™ Support Flexible Multi-GPUSolutions, Your Weapon of Choice 15 Intel® Smart Response TechnologySSD Speed with HDD Capacity Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Rapid Start Technology Complete USB 3.0 Integration Double USB Access, Double Convenience Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support Extra Ports, Extra Speed and Accessibility 1.3.2“Ultimate COOL!” Thermal Solutions TUF Thermal Armor 16 TUF Thermal Radar1.3.3“TUF ENGINE!” Power Design New DIGI+ Power Control TUF Components (Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; certified by military- standard) 1.3.4“Safe & Stable!” Guardian Angel Dust Defender MemOK 17 ESD Guards1.3.5ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS Q-Design DIY Quickly, DIY Easily ASUS Q-Shield Easy and Comfortable Installations ASUS Q-Connector Make Connection Quick and Accurate ASUS EZ-Flash2 1.3.6ASUS Exclusive Features USB 3.0 Boost 18 USB Charger+USB BIOS Flashback Network iControl 1.3.7Other special features LucidLogix Virtu MVP LucidLogi 19 DisplayPort 1.1a SupportHDMI 1.4a Support ErP Ready 22 2.2.1Motherboard layout2 Chapter 23 Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 24 2.2.2Central Processing Unit (CPU)25 2.2.3System memoryRecommended memory configurations 26 Memory configurations32 2.2.4Expansion slots1PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 2PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode) 3PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot 4PCIe 3.0 x16_2 slot 5PCIe 2.0 x1_3 slot 6PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot (max. at x4 mode) VGA configuration PCI Express operating mode PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 PCIe x16_3 (Recommend for single VGA) Dual VGA/PCIe card 33 PCIe x16_3 configurationPCIE x16_3 PCI Express sharing mode Configuration PCIE x16_3 PCIE x1_1 PCIE x1_2 PCIE x1_3 x1 mode x4 mode IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX16_3 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 Intel SATA USB 2.0 #0 USB 2.0 #1 USB HD Audio Intel LAN ASM USB ASM1061 #0 ASM1061 #1 34 2.2.5JumperClear RTC RAM (3-pinCLRTC) To erase the RTC RAM 1.Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord Move the jumper cap from pins 3.Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to 35 2.2.6Onboard switchMemOK! switch 36 2.2.7Onboard LEDs1.Standby Power LED 2.POST State LEDs 37 2.2.8Internal connectors1.Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pinSATA6G_1/2 [brown]) 38 2.Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3–6[black])39 3.ASMedia® Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (7-pinSATA6G_E1/E2 [gray])SABERTOOTH Z77 ASMediaSATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 40 5.USB 3.0 connector (20-1pin USB3_34)SABERTOOTH Z77 USB3.0 connector 41 6.USB 2.0 connectors (10-1pin USB78, USB56, USB910)480 Mbps connection speed 7.Digital audio connector (4-1pin SPDIF_OUT) 42 8.CPU, chassis, and assistant fan connectors(4-pinCPU_FAN; 4-pinCPU_OPT FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4; 3-pinASST_FAN) 43 9.Front panel audio connector (10-1pin AAFP)44 10.ATX power connectors (24-pinEATXPWR; 8-pinEATX12V)45 11.System panel connector (20-8pin PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mountedfunctions •System power LED (2-pinPLED) •Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pinIDE_LED) •System warning speaker (4-pinSPEAKER) •ATX power button/soft-offbutton (2-pinPWRSW) •Reset button (2-pinRESET) 46 2.3.1Additional tools and components to build a PC system47 2.3.2CPU installation49 2.3.3CPU heatsink and fan assembly installationTo install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 51 2.3.5Motherboard installation53 2.3.6Thermal Armor for ASUS SABERTOOTH Z77Installing the first accessory fan: 54 Installing the second accessory fan:56 2.3.7ATX Power connectionOROR 58 2.3.9Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector_LED IDE POWER RESET To install USB 2.0 Connector To install front panel audio connector To install USB 3.0 Connector 59 2.3.10Rear panel connectionRear panel connectors USB 2.0 ports 1, 2, 3 and External SATA 6G USB 3.0 ports 5 and DisplayPort Optical S/PDIF Out port HDMI port LAN (RJ-45)port USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 USB BIOS Flashback button Audio I/O ports 60 *LAN ports LED indicationsActivity Link LED Description OFF No link 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection ** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channelconfiguration Port Headset 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel 2-channel Light Blue Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Orange Center/Subwoofer Black Rear Speaker Out Gray Side Speaker Out 63 2.3.12USB BIOS Flashback2.Connect the USB flash drive to the bottom USB 3.0 port at the rear panel 64 1.After making all the connections, replace the system case cover2.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 four short beeps VGA detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure Chapter 65 We recommend that you not change the default BIOS settingsEZ Mode Advanced Mode Exit/Advanced Mode 66 3 Chapter3.2.1EZ Mode 67 3.2.2Advanced ModeMenu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: For changing the basic system configuration Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor fan settings Boot For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 68 Menu itemsBack button Submenu items Pop-upwindow Scroll bar Navigation keys General help Configuration fields 69 SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings 70 Administrator PasswordTo 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 User 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 71 The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-relateditemsScroll down to display the following items: 72 eXtreme Memory Profile1-CoreRatio Limit [Auto] 2-CoreRatio Limit [Auto] 73 3-CoreRatio Limit [Auto]4-CoreRatio Limit [Auto] 74 DRAM Timing Control75 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] DRAM READ to PRE Time [Auto] DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time [Auto] 76 DRAM WRITE to READ Delay [Auto]DRAM CKE Minimum pulse width [Auto] DRAM CAS# Write to 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] MRC Fast Boot [Enabled] 77 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 DRAM Write Additional Swizzle 78 CPU Ratio [Auto]Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] 79 CPU Load-LineCalibration [Auto]80 CPU Voltage Frequency [Auto]VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled] CPU Power Phase Control [Standard] CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] CPU Current Capability [100%] CPU Power Thermal Control [130] CPU Power Response Control [Auto] iGPU Load-lineCalibration [Auto] 81 iGPU Current Capability [100%]DRAM Current Capability [100%] DRAM Voltage Frequency [Auto] DRAM Power Phase Control [Auto] DRAM Power Thermal Control [110] CPU Offset Voltage [Auto] 82 CPU Manual Voltage [Auto]83 BlackYellow Pink Red CPU Manual CPU Offset iGPU Offset DRAM Voltage VCCSA Voltage PCH Voltage DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto] DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] 85 3.5.1CPU ConfigurationIntel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function Hyper-threading[Enabled] 86 CPU C1E [Auto]CPU C3 Report [Auto] 87 CPU C6 Report [Auto]Intel (R) Rapid Start Technology [Disabled] 88 Intel (R) Smart Connect Technology [Disabled]ISCT Configuration [Disabled] 3.5.3SATA Configuration 89 SATA Mode Selection [AHCI]Allows you to set the SATA configuration Disables the SATA function [IDE Mode] Parallel ATA physical storage devices [AHCI Mode] storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands [RAID Mode] SATA hard disk drives S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 90 Primary Display [Auto]iGPU Memory [64M] Render Standby [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor[Disabled] PCIEX16_1 Link Speed [Auto] PCIEX16_2 Link Speed [Auto] 91 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] [Smart Auto] Enables the auto default Enables the operation of xHCI controller EHCI Hand-off[Disabled] feature 92 Front Panel Type [HD]SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] 93 PCI Express X16_3 slot (black) [X1 mode]ASM1061 Storage Controller Front/Rear [Enable] ASM1061 Storage OPROM Front/Rear [Enabled] Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller (USB3_E12) [Enabled] Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Disabled] Intel LAN Controller [Enabled] Intel PXE OPROM [Disabled] 94 3.5.7APMErP Ready [Disabled] Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By PCIE/PCI [Disabled] Power On By RTC [Disabled] 95 Ipv4 PXE Support [Enable]Ipv6 PXE Support [Enable] 97 CPU Fan Profile [Standard]98 Chassis 1/2/3/4 Fan Profile [Standard]99 ASST 1/2 Fan Profile [Standard]100 Allow Fan Stop [Disable]Fan Overtime [1 minute] Anti Surge Support [Enabled] 101 The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot optionsBootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-onstate of the NumLock to [On] [Off] Sets the power-onstate of the NumLock to [Off] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] sequence [Keep Current] manufacturer had set the add-ondevice to do so 102 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]program [EZ Mode] UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enable both UEFI and Legacy] [Enable both UEFI and Legacy] Enables both UEFI and Legacy boot [Disable UEFI] [Disable Legacy PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM] Allows you launch a specific ROM option Configuration options: [Legacy ROM] [UEFI Compatible ROM] Boot Option Priorities Boot Override 103 3.8.1ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility3.8.2.ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings 104 LabelAllows you to input the label of setup profile Save to Profile Yes Load from Profile 3.8.3.ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A2] 105 Load Optimized DefaultsSave Changes & Reset Yes Discard Changes & Exit ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen Launch UEFI Shell from filesystem device 106 1.ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment2.ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: ASUS BIOS Updater: Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities 3.10.1ASUS Update utility •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 Launching ASUS Update Update > ASUS Update 107 Updating the BIOS through the InternetTo update the BIOS through the Internet: From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet 5.Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process 108 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 109 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 110 3.10.3ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityRecovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1.Turn on the system 111 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) 112 Backing up the current BIOSTo backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater 1.At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press <Enter 113 Updating the BIOS fileTo update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1.At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter 2.The BIOS Updater screen appears as below Select 115 4.2.1Running the support DVD116 4 Chapter4.2.2Obtaining the software manuals Click on the Manual ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide 117 4.3.1AI SuiteInstalling 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 118 4.3.2ASUS TUF Thermal RadarLaunching Thermal Radar Thermal Radar Using the Thermal Radar main screen On the right part of the Thermal Radar main screen, click Temperature Fan 119 Configuring system fan settingsLoading default fan profiles To load the system default fan profiles 2.Click a fan to configure. For example, click CPU Fan 3.Read the introduction and notice of the selected fan. Click Setting 120 Configuring user-customizablefan settings1.Select User in the Profile Name drop- down list in the drop- down list 3.Click Apply To customize the fan speed with advanced options 121 Configuring Fan-OffsettingsTo enable or disable the assistant fans: 1. Click and select the fan from the Fan Name drop-downlist 2.Select Fan-Off in the Profile name dropdown list dropdown list 122 Configuring Fan Overtime settingsTo fast customize the fan overtime: 1.Click 2.Drag the scroll bar on the Fan Overtime screen 3.Click Apply. Click Undo to cancel the fan overtime settings made 123 4.3.3TurboV EVOTurboV 124 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 the CPU Ratio tab 4.Click Apply to make the change take effect 125 4.3.4DIGI+ Power ControlTool > DIGI+ Power Control Select CPU Power or DRAM Power to adjust the power control settings Function no. Function description 1CPU Load-lineCalibration 2CPU Current Capability 3CPU Voltage Frequency 4CPU Power Phase Control 5iGPU Load line Calibration 6iGPU Current Capability 126 7CPU Power Thermal Control8CPU Power Response Control 9CPU Power Duty Control 127 1DRAM Current Capability2DRAM Voltage Frequency 3DRAM Power Phase Control 4DRAM Power Thermal Control 128 Smart DIGI+135W Allows you to limit the wattage to 35W for power saving 245W Allows you to limit the wattage to 45W for power saving 129 4.3.5Sensor RecorderLaunching Sensor Recorder Tool > Sensor Recorder Using Sensor Recorder Voltage/ Temperature/ Fan Speed Using History Record History Record Type Date Record Interval Record Duration 3.Click on Recording to record the history changes 130 4.3.6Ai Charger+Tool > Ai Charger+ 131 4.3.7USB 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 132 Setting up the charging functionCharging the device Disabling the charging function 133 4.3.8USB 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 134 4.3.9Network iControlTool > Network iControl Using EZ Start To use EZ Start: 135 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 136 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 137 Using EZ ProfileTo use the EZ Profile: EZ Profile 138 4.3.10ASUS UpdateUpdate> ASUS Update Using ASUS Update •Update BIOS from Internet •Download BIOS from Internet •Update BIOS from file •Save BIOS to file 139 4.3.11MyLogo2Update> MyLogo Using MyLogo Change the BIOS boot logo of my motherboard Browse 140 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 141 4.3.12Audio configurationsA. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows® 7™ Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP 142 Rapid Storage Technology4.4.1RAID definitions RAID 143 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 144 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 145 RAID 0: 128KBRAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB Create Volume CREATE VOLUME 146 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 147 4.4.5Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologiesIntel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies feature the three technologies: •Intel® Smart Response Technology •Intel® Rapid Start Technology •Intel® Smart Connect Technology System Requirements CPU: Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core Processor family • OS: Windows® 7 operating system SSD: Intel ® Rapid Start Technology is necessary HDD: At least one HDD (Hard Disk Drive) for the system OS drive DRAM: 148 SSD Capacity RequirementsSSD Partition Capacity Requirements Intel® Rapid Start storage Intel® System DRAM 2GB 4GB 8GB 149 Installing Intel® Smart Response Technologytab, then click software 3.Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation Using the Intel® Smart Response Technology 2.Follow these steps to configure the acceleration settings: b.Select the size allocated for SSD caching c.Select the disk or volume you want to use for caching d.Select any of these modes: : This mode writes through, writes to SSD and HDD at the same time 150 Creating a partitionTo create a partition: 1.Go to Start, right-click Computer > Manage > Disk Management Go to Start right-click 2.Select the SSD that you want to partition 151 4.If your SSD is not initialized and not formatted:a.Right-clickthe disk that you want to partition, and select Initialize New Simple Volume size, which must be equal to (1GB = 1024MB). Click Shrink Go to Start > Control Panel Go to > System and Security > System, and check the > System DRAM size information allocated to the selected disk 152 To launch the disk partitioning tool, clickStart > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt 7.Type diskpart and press Enter detail disk (x = number), and press to store the Intel Rapid Start partition 153 13.Reboot the system after creating the partitionEnabling and disabling the Intel® Rapid Start Technology Show hidden icons Rapid Start Technology Manager 154 2.Tick On in the Status field to enable the function, and click SaveRecovering the partition 1.Run the Command Prompt tool Run the tool 2.Type diskpart and press Enter Select the disk (SSD) where the Intel select disk 155 Type, press Enter and select the partition where the Intel Rapid Start Technology is installed by typing delete partition override 7.In the desktop, click Start, right-click Computer, and click Manage In the Computer Management window, click , right click the shrinked new volume, and select 9.As the Extend Volume Wizard appears, click Next 156 10.Click Next after selecting the default selected diskExtend volume setup is completed. Click Finish 12.Reboot the system after deleting the partition 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 , and click 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 157 5.Select all and click Next for Custom Setup6.Click Install to proceed the installation Click Yes to restart your system, and for the newly installed Intel Using the Intel® Smart Connect Technology 1. Click Start > All Programs > Intel > Intel® Smart Connect Technology 1. Click Basic Enable Updating 158 Advanced tab. To reset to defaults, click Reset All to DefaultsIn the Help About Topics 159 4.5.1Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OSTo 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 160 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® 7 or later OS: During the OS installation, click Load Driver Click the name of the device you’ve inserted, go to Drivers 161 4.5.4Using a USB floppy disk driveand then select Manage from the pop-upwindow Browse the contents of the RAID driver disk to locate the file txtsetup.oem Double-clickthe file. A window appears allowing you to select the program for opening the oem file 162 7.Use Notepad to open the fileFind the and sections in the file 10.Save and exit the file 163 5.1.1Requirements5.1.2Before you begin To uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 1.Close all current applications 2.For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs For Windows XP, go to For Windows 7, go to Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features For Windows 7, go to 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 3.Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots 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: Center Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology In the Catalyst Control Center window > AMD CrossFireXTM Configuration Select Enable CrossFireXTM window 166 5.2.1RequirementsIn SLI mode, you should have two identical 5.2.2Installing two SLI-readygraphics cards 1.Prepare two SLI-readygraphics cards 167 5.2.3Installing the device drivers5.2.4Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology Launching the NVIDIA Control Panel You can launch the NVIDIA Control Panel by the following two methods Right click on the empty space of the Windows NVIDIA Control Panel The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears (See Step B5) 168 PersonalizeAdvanced Settings 169 Start the NVIDIA Control PanelB5. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears Enabling SLI settings 170 5.3.1Installing LucidLogix Virtu MVPTo install LucidLogix Virtu MVP: Insert the support DVD in the optical drive. The ASUS Support Wizard 2.Click the Utilites tab, then click LucidLogix Virtu MVP Software tab, then click 3.Follow the succeeding onscreen instructions to complete the installation 171 5.3.2Setting up your displayi-Mode d-Mode 172 5.3.3Configuring LucidLogix Virtu MVPOpen Virtu MVP Control Panel Main 173 PerformanceAllows you to turn ON/OFF the Hyperformance® or Virtual Vsync function 174 ApplicationsAllows you to select applications for graphic virtualization See the descriptions of these columns below: 175 Federal Communications Commission Statement•This device may not cause harmful interference •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 IC: Canadian Compliance Statement (1)cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et Appendices ASUS P8Z77-VDELUXE 176 Canadian Department of Communications StatementThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement VCCI Class B Statement KC: Korea Warning Statement REACH ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services 177 AddressTelephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site www.asus.com.tw +86-21-38429911 Online support support.asus.com +1-812-282-3777 +1-510-608-4555 usa.asus.com +1-812-282-2787 Support fax +1-812-284-0883 +49-2102-959911 www.asus.de Online contact www.asus.de/sales +49-1805-010923 Support Fax +49-2102-9599-11 178 AppendicesEC Declaration of Conformity
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