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NB PCIe Configuration

Allows you to configure the NB PCI Express settings.

PCIEX16_1 Link Speed [Auto]

Allows you to configure the PCIEX16_1 speed.

Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2]

PCIEX16_2 Link Speed [Auto]

Allows you to configure the PCIEX16_2 speed.

Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2]

Chapter 3

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Page E7074 First Edition February Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.2Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with SMART DIGI+ Power Control.1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Appendices Notices A-1 Electrical safety Operation safety •Place the product on a stable surface How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: •Chapter 1: Product introduction •Chapter 2: Hardware information •Chapter 3: BIOS setup Conventions used in this guide DANGER/WARNING: CAUTION: IMPORTANT NOTE Page Page Page Page Page Page Thank you for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-Vmotherboard Check your motherboard package for the following items 1 Chapter 1.3.1Product highlights Intel® Z77 Express Chipset PCI Express® * PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology Complete USB 3.0 Integration Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support 1.3.2Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with SMART DIGI+ Power Control Smart DIGI+ Technology Get incredible performance increases with TPU and the all-newSMART DIGI+ Up to 85% boost in CPU frequency CPU wattage requirements cut in half 1.3.3ASUS Exclusive Features Wi-FiGO 2.Turn smartphones and tablets into a remote control: GPU Boost USB 3.0 Boost USB BIOS Flashback Network iControl AI Suite MemOK 1.3.4ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fan Xpert 2- Featuring Fan Auto Tuning for the Ultimate Cool and Quiet 1.3.5ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) New upgrade! Quick and easy info for enhanced system control -F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for sharing UEFI setup info and troubleshooting 1.3.6Other special features LucidLogix Virtu MVP DisplayPort 1.1a Support HDMI 1.4a Support DTS UltraPC DTS Connect ErP Ready Page Page 2.2.1Motherboard layout 2 Chapter Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 2.2.2Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.2.3System memory Recommended memory configurations Memory configurations P8Z77-VMotherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability DDR3 2200 (O.C.) MHz capability DDR3 2133 (O.C.) MHz capability DDR3 2000 MHz capability DDR3 1866 MHz capability DDR3 1800 MHz capability DDR3 1600 MHz capability (continues on next page) DDR3 1600 MHz capability (continued) DDR3 1333 MHz capability DDR3 1333 MHz capability (continued) 2.2.4Expansion slots 1PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 2PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode) 3PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot 4PCI_1 slot IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCIE x16_1 shared PCIE x16_2 PCIE x1_2 2.2.5Onboard switches 1.MemOK! switch 2.TPU switch 3.EPU switch 2.2.6Onboard LEDs 1.POST State LEDs 2.Standby power LED 3.TPU LED 4.EPU LED 2.2.7Jumper Clear 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 2.2.8Internal connectors 1.Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pinSATA6G_1/2 [gray]) 2.Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3–6[blue]) 3.Asmedia® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pinSATA6G_E1/E2 [navy blue]) 4.USB 3.0 connector (20-1pin USB3_12) 5.Digital audio connector (4-1pin SPDIF_OUT) 6.USB 2.0 connectors (10-1pin USB78; USB910; USB1112; USB1314) 48 MBps connection speed 7.CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pinCPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT;4-pin CHA_FAN1-3) 8.Front panel audio connector (10-1pin AAFP) 9.ATX power connectors (24-pinEATXPWR; 8-pinEATX12V) Page 10.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) 11.Serial port connectors (10-1pin COM1) 12.TPM connector (20-1pin TPM) 2.3.1Additional tools and components to build a PC system 2.3.2CPU installation Page 2.3.3CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Page 2.3.5Motherboard installation Page 2.3.6ATX Power connection Page _LED IDE To install USB 2.0 Connector connector To install USB 3.0 Connector To install PCIe x1 cards 2.3.10USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback Button (on thethird second) 4The Flashback function is enabled once the light starts to flash 6 BIOS update is complete once the light signal goes out 2.3.11Rear panel connection Rear panel connectors PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port USB 2.0 ports 5 and HDMI port LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Description OFF No link **Troubleshooting on monitor overscan / underscan problem 1.Install Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver from the motherboard support DVD 4.Or you can click Display > General Page Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers 1.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) We recommend that you not change the default BIOS settings EZ Mode Advanced Mode Exit/Advanced Mode 3.2.1EZ Mode Exit/Advanced Mode Advanced Mode 3 Chapter 3.2.2Advanced Mode Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: For changing the basic system configuration Ai Tweaker Menu items Back button Submenu items Pop-upwindow Scroll bar Security The 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 The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-relateditems Scroll down to display the following items: eXtreme Memory Profile Turbo Ratio [Auto] 1-CoreRatio Limit [Auto] 2-CoreRatio Limit [Auto] 3-CoreRatio Limit [Auto] 4-CoreRatio Limit [Auto] Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Memory Frequency [Auto] iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto] CPU Ratio [Auto] Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Turbo Mode [Enabled] Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] Long Duration Maintained [Auto] Short Duration Power Limit [Auto] VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Frequency CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] CPU Current Capability [100%] CPU Offset Voltage [Auto] iGPU Offset Mode Sign [+] iGPU Offset Voltage [Auto] Black Yellow Pink Red CPU Manual Page 3.5.1CPU Configuration Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] Hyper-threading[Enabled] Active Processor Cores [All] CPU C1E [Auto] CPU C3 Report [Auto] CPU C6 Report [Auto] ISCT Configuration [Disabled] 3.5.3SATA Configuration SATA Mode Selection [AHCI Mode] Allows you to set the SATA configuration [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Primary Display [Auto] iGPU Memory [32M] Render Standby [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor[Enabled] PCIEX16_1 Link Speed [Auto] PCIEX16_2 Link Speed [Auto] 3.5.5USB Configuration The 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 3.5.6Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller Disables the controller Front Panel Type [HD] SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] Wi-FiController [Enabled] VIA 1394 Controller [Enabled] PCI Express X16_3 Slot (Black) bandwidth [Auto] ASM1061 Storage Controller [Enabled] Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] 3.5.7APM ErP Ready [Disabled] Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By PCI [Disabled] Power On By PCIE [Disabled] 3.5.8Network stack Network stack [Disabled Link] This item allows user to enable/disable UEFI network stack function Configuration options: [Disabled Link] [Enabled] Page CPU Fan Profile [Standard] Chassis Fan 1/3 Profile [Standard] Bootup NumLock State [On] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] Setup Mode [EZ Mode] program [EZ Mode] UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enable both UEFI and Legacy] [Enable both UEFI and Legacy] 3.8.1ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3.8.2.ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings Save to Profile Yes Load from Profile Load Optimized Defaults Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes & Exit ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen 1.ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment 2.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 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To 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 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To 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 3.10.2ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility To 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 3.10.3ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1.Turn on the system 3.10.4ASUS BIOS Updater Before 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 Updating the BIOS file To 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 4.2.1Running the support DVD ASUS P8Z77-VPRO 4 Chapter 4.2.2Obtaining the software manuals 4.3.1AI 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 4.3.2TurboV EVO TurboV Using Advanced Mode Click 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 Using Fast Tuning Using Extreme Tuning 4.3.3DIGI+ Power Control Select CPU Power or DRAM Power to adjust the power control settings Smart DIGI+ Function no. Function description 1Smart DIGI+ Key 1CPU Load-lineCalibration 2CPU Current Capability 3CPU Voltage Frequency 4iGPU Load-lineCalibration 5iGPU Current Capability 6CPU Power Phase Control 7CPU Power Thermal Control 8CPU Power Response Control 1DRAM Current Capability 2DRAM Voltage Frequency 3DRAM Power Phase Control Optimized 4DRAM Power Thermal Control 4.3.4EPU Launching EPU Tool > EPU 4.3.5Probe Launching Probe Tool > Probe Configuring Probe Voltage/Temperature/Fan Speed 4.3.6Sensor Recorder Launching Sensor Recorder Tool > Sensor Recorder Using Sensor Recorder Voltage/ Temperature/ Fan Speed 4.3.7USB 3.0 Boost Launching 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 4.3.8USB BIOS Flashback Scheduling the latest BIOS download Download Setting Schedule (days) Cancel Download 4.After the download is complete, click OK 2.3.11 USB BIOS Flashback 4.3.9ASUS Update Update> ASUS Update Using ASUS Update •Update BIOS from Internet •Download BIOS from Internet 4.3.10MyLogo2 Update> MyLogo Using MyLogo Change the BIOS boot logo of my motherboard Browse Auto Tune 3.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 4.3.11Audio configurations A. Realtek HD Audio Manager with DTS UltraPC II for Windows® 7™ Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP The 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 4.4.2Installing Serial ATA hard disks 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 Creating a RAID set To 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 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB Create Volume CREATE VOLUME Deleting a RAID set To delete a RAID set: 2. Delete RAID Volume DELETE VOLUME Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4.4.5Introduction to 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 SSD Capacity Requirements SSD Partition Capacity Requirements Intel® Rapid Start storage 4.4.6Intel® Smart Response Technology Installing Intel® Smart Response Technology tab, then click software 3.Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation Maximized 4.4.7 Intel® Rapid Start Technology Creating a partition 1. Go to Start, right-click Computer > Manage > Disk Management 1. Go to Start 4.If your SSD is not initialized and unformatted: Right click the disk that you want to create the partition, and select Initialize Right click the unallocated volume, select New Simple Volume To launch the disk partitioning tool, click Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt 7.Type diskpart and press Enter 9. Type create partition primary and press Enter 9. Type Type set id=84 override Hibernatioon Partition 13.Reboot the system after creating the partition Enabling and disabling the Intel® Rapid Start Technology under the 2.Tick On in the Status field to enable the function, and click Save Recovering the partition 1.Run the Command Prompt tool Run the tool Type , press (x=number), and press delete partition override 7.In the desktop, click Start, right-click Computer, and click Manage 10.Click Next after selecting the default selected disk Extend volume setup is completed. Click Finish 12.Reboot the system after deleting the partition 4.4.8Intel® Smart Connect Technology 5.Select all and click Next for Custom Setup 6.Click Install to proceed the installation Using the Intel® Smart Connect Technology 1.Click Start > All Programs > Intel > Intel® Smart Connect Technology Basic Advanced tab. To reset to defaults, click Reset All to Defaults Help About Topics 4.5.1Creating 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 4.5.3Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation To 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 4.5.4Using a USB floppy disk drive and 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 7.Use Notepad to open the file Find the and sections in the file 5.1.1Requirements •Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFireX technology Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com) 5.1.2Before you begin To uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 5 Chapter 5.1.3Installing 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 5.1.4Installing the device drivers 5.1.5Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology Launching the ATI Catalyst Control Center To launch the ATI Catalyst Control Center: Catalyst Control Center Advanced View window 5.2.1Requirements In SLI mode, you should have two identical 5.2.2Installing two SLI-readygraphics cards 1.Prepare two SLI-readygraphics cards 5.2.3Installing the device drivers 5.2.4Enabling 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 Personalize Advanced Settings Start the NVIDIA Control Panel B5. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears Enabling SLI settings 5.3.1Installing LucidLogix Virtu MVP To 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 5.3.2Setting up your display i-Mode d-Mode 5.3.3Configuring LucidLogix Virtu MVP Open Virtu MVP Control Panel Main Performance Allows you to turn ON/OFF the Hyperformance® or Virtual Vsync function Applications Allows you to select applications for graphic virtualization See the descriptions of these columns below: CE: European Community Compliance Statement 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 Canadian Department of Communications Statement This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement VCCI Class B Statement KC: Korea Warning Statement Address Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 Page Page DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EC Declaration of Conformity