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Page E7098 First Edition April Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 4: Software support Multiple GPU technology support Safety information Electrical safety Operation safety •Place the product on a stable surface About this guide How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: •Chapter 1: Product introduction •Chapter 2: Hardware information Conventions used in this guide DANGER/WARNING: CAUTION: IMPORTANT NOTE P8Z77-IDELUXE specifications summary CPU processors Supports 22nm / 32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0 USB - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at the mid-boardfor front panel support - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at the back panel (blue) Intel® Z77 Express Chipset - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at the mid-board,4 ports at the back panel) ASUS Precision Tweaker 2: exclusive overclocking SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): Page 1.1Welcome Thank you for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-IDELUXE motherboard 1.2Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items Chapter 1 Chapter 1.3Special features 1.3.1Product highlights Intel® Z77 Express Chipset PCI Express® 3.0 Intel® Smart Response Technology SSD Speed with HDD Capacity Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Rapid Start Technology 1.3.2Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM EPU Energy Efficiency All Around 1.3.3ASUS Exclusive Features Wi-FiGO USB Charger+ USB 3.0 Boost Faster USB 3.0 Transmission with UASP USB BIOS Flashback Easy, Worry-freeUSB BIOS Flashback Network iControl 1.3.4ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fan Xpert 1.3.5ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface 1.3.6Other special features LucidLogix Virtu MVP LucidLogi DisplayPort 1.1a Support HDMI Support DTS Connect Expand Your PC Audio Experience ErP Ready 2.1Before you proceed • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component •Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them 2.2Motherboard overview 2.2.1Motherboard layout 2 Chapter 17cm(6.7in) P8Z77-IDELUXE Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page P8Z77-IDELUXE CPU socket LGA1155 P8Z77-IDELUXE 240-pinDDR3 DIMM sockets Memory configurations Due to the memory address limitation on -Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bitWindows OS Install a 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu Page Page Page Page P8Z77-IDELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333 MHz capability ASUS P8Z77-IDELUXE DDR3 1333 MHz capability (continued) DDR3 1066 MHz capability (continued) Side(s): SS - Single-sidedDS - Double-sided DIMM support: 2 DIMMs: •ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function •Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL 2.2.4Expansion slot Slot No. Slot Description 1PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (x16) •The PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors IRQ assignments for this motherboard P8Z77-IDELUXE MemOK! switch 2.TPU switch Enable TPU Boost P8Z77-IDELUXE TPU Boost switch If you change the switch setting to the system will use the last setting you have made SB_PWR P8Z77-IDELUXE Onboard LED TPU_LED 3.BIOS_FLBK LED P8Z77-IDELUXE FLBK LED 4.DRAM LED P8Z77-IDELUXE DRAM LED P8Z77-IDELUXE SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors P8Z77-IDELUXE SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors USB3_34 P8Z77-IDELUXE USB3.0 Front panel connector P8Z77-IDELUXE USB2.0 connector P8Z77-IDELUXE Digital audio connector CHASSIS P8Z77-IDELUXE Chassis intrusion connector P8Z77-IDELUXE fan connectors AAFP P8Z77-IDELUXE Front panel audio connector EATX12V EATXPWR P8Z77-IDELUXE Speaker Out Connector F_PANEL P8Z77-IDELUXE System panel connector Normal Clear RTC (Default) 2.3Building your computer system 2.3.1Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws PC chassis Intel LGA 1155 CPU 2.3.2CPU installation Page 2.3.3CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A2 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Page 2.3.5Motherboard installation To install the P8Z77-IDELUXE into a chassis: Page 2.3.6ATX Power connection Page To install front panel audio 2.3.9Expansion Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards 2.3.10USB BIOS Flashback 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 USB 2.0 ports Clear CMOS button Optical S/PDIF Out port ** LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Description LED Page Page 2.4Starting up for the first time 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 Page 3.1Knowing BIOS We recommend that you not change the default BIOS settings 3.2BIOS setup program 2.2.5 Onboard switches •The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices 3 Chapter 3.2.1EZ Mode Exit/Advanced Mode Advanced Mode Setup Mode 3.2.2Advanced Mode Advanced Mode Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: For changing the basic system configuration Menu items Back button Submenu items Pop-upwindow Scroll bar 3.3Main menu Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings 2.3.5 Onboard switches 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 3.4Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-relateditems Scroll down to display the following items: eXtreme Memory Profile Ratio Synchronizing Control [Enabled] 1-CoreRatio Limit [Auto] 2-/3-/4-CoreRatio Limit [Auto] 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] tRR (DR) [Auto] tRRSR [Auto] tWW (DD) [Auto] tWW (DR) [Auto] tWWSR [Auto] CPU Ratio [Auto] Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Turbo Mode [Enabled] CPU Voltage Frequency [Auto] CPU Fixed Frequency [300] CPU Voltage Frequency [Manual] VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled] CPU Offset Voltage [Auto] CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] iGPU Offset Voltage [Auto] iGPU Manual Voltage [Auto] DRAM Voltage [Auto] VCCSA Voltage [Auto] PCH Voltage [Auto] White Yellow 3.5Advanced menu 3.5.1CPU Configuration Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] Active Processor Cores [All] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] CPU C1E [Auto] CPU C3 Report [Auto] CPU C6 Report [Auto] Entry on S3 RTC Wake [Enabled] Entry After [Immediately] Active Page Threshold Support [Enabled] Active Memory Threshold [x] 3.5.3SATA Configuration SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set the SATA configuration [IDE] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as PCIEX16 Link Speed [Auto] 3.5.5USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-relatedfeatures USB Devices None Legacy USB Support [Enabled] 3.5.6Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller Disables the controller HD Audio Controller Bluetooth Controller [Enabled] ASmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] ASmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Disabled] Intel LAN Controller [Enabled] Intel PXE OPROM [Disabled] 3.5.7APM ErP Ready [Disbaled] Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By PCIE [Disabled] Power On By RTC [Disabled] 3.6Monitor menu CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] Ignore CPU Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] 3.7Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-onstate of the NumLock to [On] 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] 3.8Tools menu 3.8.1ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility For more details, refer to section 3.10.2 ASUS 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 Load from Profile 3.8.3.ASUS SPD Information Allows you to view the DRAM SPD information 3 Chapter 3.9Exit menu Load Optimized Defaults Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes & Exit ASUS EZ Mode 3.10Updating BIOS DO NOT manually update the BIOS 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: Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet Next Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: Update BIOS from file Open You can decide whether to change the BIOS boot logo. Click 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 •The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file •Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P8Z77ID.CAP Recovering the BIOS 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 4.1Installing an operating system 4.2Support DVD information ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates 4.2.1Running the support DVD 4.2.2Obtaining the software manuals 4 Chapter 4.3Software information 4.3.1AI Suite Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite II on your computer 2.Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite 4.3.2TurboV EVO TurboV Tool > TurboV EVO Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration Using Advanced Mode Click on the Advanced Mode tab to adjust the advanced voltage settings Advanced mode Target values Current values Using Fast Tuning Using Extreme Tuning Stop 4.3.3DIGI+ VRM Tool > DIGI+ VRM Application aids Items Function description CPU Load-lineCalibration CPU Current Capability 3CPU Voltage Frequency It allows you to enable Spread Spectrum to enhance system stability 4.3.4EPU Launching EPU Tool > EPU The items lighting up means power saving 4.3.5FAN Xpert Launching FAN Xpert Tool > Fan Xpert Using FAN Xpert Fan Name 4.3.6Probe Launching Probe Tool > Probe Configuring Probe Voltage/Temperature/Fan Speed 4.3.7Sensor Recorder Launching Sensor Recorder Tool > Sensor Recorder Using Sensor Recorder Using History Record 4.3.8Ai Charger+ • ** The actual charging speed may vary with your USB device’s conditions 4.3.9USB 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 4.3.10Wi-FiGO •Install the Wi-FiGO! card and the driver before using this feature • Wi-FiGO! is supported only on Windows® • All devices using the Wi-FiGO! functions must be in the same network Using Wi-FiGO Wi-FiGO! Remote •Wi-FiGO! supports iOS 3.2/Android 2.3 mobile devices or later versions For iOS devices, download the Launching Wi-FiGO! Remote Turn on your mobile device’s Page DLNA Media Hub Tick to select Click to refresh media files Media files To play music: Music Library To edit the library: 1.Tick Library To play a video file: Video Playlist Quality To edit the video library: To view images: Photo To edit the image library: To edit the image playlist: Using the DLNA Media Hub via Wi-FiGO! Remote 1.Tap DLNA Media Hub Photo Remote Desktop Using the Remote Desktop Using the Remote Desktop via Wi-FiGO! Remote Remote Keyboard and Mouse Smart Motion Control GO! Remote Using the Smart Motion Control 1.Ensure to turn ON the Smart Motion Control in your mobile device Smart Motion Control File Transfer Ensure to turn ON the File Transfer function in your mobile device desktop Click to go back to mainmenu Click to browse a file for wireless transfer Capture & Send Securing your computer for Wi-FiGO! Remote functions To create a password: Use Password 4.3.11USB Charger+ Launching the USB Charger+ To launch this utility, open the AI Suite II, then click Tool > USB Charger+ Tool > USB Charger+ Click to detect the currently connected device Setting up the charging function Charging the device Indicates that the portable your connected 4.3.12USB BIOS Flashback Wizard Sets the schedule Current BIOS information download Save to select the USB flashdrive, and click Download 2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback 4.3.13Network iControl Tool > Network iControl • Ensure to install the LAN drivers before using this function Using EZ Start To use EZ Start: Using Quick Connection Configuring the Quick Connection 4.3.14ASUS Update Using ASUS Update •Update BIOS from Internet •Download BIOS from Internet •Update BIOS from file 4.3.15MyLogo2 Using MyLogo Change the BIOS boot logo of my motherboard Under Current BIOS, click Browse Page Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP 4.4Introduction 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 Intel® Smart Response 4.4.2Intel® Smart Response Technology Before applying Intel for details Installing Intel® Smart Response Technology tab, then click 4.4.3Intel® Rapid Start Technology Creating a partition Creating a partition 1.Go to Start, right-click Computer > Manage > Disk Management 2.Select the SSD that you want to create the partition Right click the that you want to shrink from, and select 4.If your SSD is not initialized and unformatted: Right click the disk that you want to create the partition, and select Initialize Page set id=84 override Management utility identifies a new partition called Hibernation Partition Hibernation Partition 13.Reboot theid ntifiedsystem. after creating the partition Enabling and disabling the Intel® Rapid Start Technology under the Intel® Rapid Start Manager 1. Click the Show hidden icons arrow from the right sideof Show hidden icons the task bar, and click Intel® Rapid Start Technology Manager icon Recovering the partition 1.Run the Command Prompt tool 2.Type diskpart and press Enter (x = number), and press Enter delete partition override 7.In the desktop, click Start, right-click Computer, and click Manage Start Manage In the Computer Management window, click 4.4.4Intel® Smart Connect Technology Seesmic applications Installing the Intel® Smart Connect Technology Place the support DVD to the optical drive Go to Utilities, and click Intel® Smart Connect Technology Using the Intel® Smart Connect Technology Technology 1.Click Start > All Programs > Intel > Intel® Smart Connect Technology Basic Enable Updating Page 4.5RAID configurations The motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solutions: Rapid Storage Technology You must install Windows Due to Windows 4.5.2Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4.5.3Setting the RAID item in BIOS SATA Configuration 4.5.4Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility Creating a RAID set 1. Create RAID Volume RAID Level Disks SELECT DISKS RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10: 64KB RAID 5: 64KB Capacity Create Volume Deleting a RAID set 2. Delete RAID Volume DELETE VOLUME Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5. Exit 4.6Creating a RAID driver disk 4.6.1Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4.6.2Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® 4.6.3Installing 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 4.6.4Using a USB floppy disk drive My Computer start Manage Device Manager 7.Use Notepad to open the file Add the same line to both sections The VID and PID vary with different vendors 10.Save and exit the file 5.1LucidLogix Virtu MVP • LucidLogix Virtu MVP supports Windows 7® operating systems Configuration for details Hyperformance •Supports NVIDIA® GF4xx/5xx series and AMD® HD5xxx/6xxx series graphic cards 5 Chapter Setting up your display i-Mode d-Mode i-Mode(VGA output Configuring LucidLogix Virtu MVP Open Virtu MVP Control Panel Remove from system tray Main Click to turn ON/OFF the LucidLogix Virtu MVP Performance Allows you to turn ON/OFF the Hyperformance® or Virtual Vsync function Applications Allows you to select applications for graphic virtualization Click to add, edit, or remove programs See the descriptions of these columns below: Page Notices 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 RF Equipment Notices CE: European Community Compliance Statement Wireless Radio Use Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance ASUS contact information Address Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax 5-A EC Declaration of Conformity A-6