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P8Z77-V LK
Motherboard
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E7242 First Edition (V1) March 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended
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Contents Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii P8Z77-V LK specifications summary ....................................................................... ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ......................................................................................
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Contents Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................................3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode......................................................................................3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode ..........................................................................3-3 3.3 Main menu ................................
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Contents 4.3.7 USB 3.0 Boost...........................................................................4-12 4.3.8 MyLogo2 ...................................................................................4-13 4.3.9 Audio configurations..................................................................4-15 ® 4.4 Introduction to Intel 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies ....4-16 ® 4.4.1 System Requirements for Intel 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies ...................................
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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
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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, jump
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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/W ARNING: 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 Indicate
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P8Z77-V LK specifications summary ® rd nd ® CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel 3 / 2 Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium / ® 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. ® Chipset Intel Z77 Express Chipset Memory 4 x DIMMs, max. 32GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.)* / 2200(O.C.)* / 2133 (O.C.)/1866(O.C.) /1600/1333/1066 MHz, n
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P8Z77-V LK specifications summary ® USB Intel Z77 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode.* - 2 x USB 3.0 /2.0 ports at the mid-board for front panel support - 2 x USB 3.0 /2.0 ports at the back panel (blue) ® Intel Z77 Express Chipset - 10 x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at back panel) ASMedia USB 3.0 controller - supports ASUS USB3.0 Boost UASP Mode - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at the back panel (blue) ® *The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows 7 or later versions. UASP
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P8Z77-V LK specifications summary Rear panel I/O 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port ports 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x RGB port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-jack 8-channel audio I/O ports Internal I/O 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) connectors 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB ports 2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (gray) 4 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors
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Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ® Thank you for buying an ASUS P8Z77-V LK 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. ASUS P8Z77-V LK User guide Support DV
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Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights ® rd nd LGA1155 socket for Intel 3 / 2 Generation Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/ Core™ i3 / ® ® Pentium / Celeron Processors ® ® ® This motherboard supports Intel 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium / 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
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® 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 sy
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Chapter 1 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 m
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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 networ
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Chapter 1 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. Fanless Design: sty
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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 dynamic
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Chapter 1 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
