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P8Z77-V LE
Motherboard
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E7257 Second Edition (V2) 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 LE 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 4.3.6 Probe II...................................................................................... 4-11 4.3.7 USB 3.0 Boost...........................................................................4-12 4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard....................................................4-13 4.3.9 MyLogo2 ...................................................................................4-15 4.3.10 Audio configurations..................................................................4-1
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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 LE specifications summary ® rd nd CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel 3 / 2 Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ ® ® i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium / Celeron processors Supports 22nm / 32nm 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
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P8Z77-V LE specifications summary ® Storage Intel Z77 Express Chipset: - 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support ® ® - Supports Intel Smart Response Technology, Intel Rapid Start ® Technology, Intel Smart Connect Technology* ® Marvell PCIe SATA 6Gb/s controller**: - 1 x eSATA port at the back I/O (6.0 Gb/s ready) - 1 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (navy blue) ® TM ® * Supports on
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P8Z77-V LE specifications summary ASUS unique ASUS Exclusive Features features - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost featuring the latest USB 3.0 UASP standard - ASUS Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for top network program in use - ASUS USB Charger+ featuring quick-charging function for all smart devices - ASUS AI Charger+ - ASUS Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+ HDD support - ASUS MemOK! - ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS Anti Surge Protection - ASUS Low EMI - ASUS ESD - 100%
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P8Z77-V LE specifications summary Rear panel I/O 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port ports 1 x DisplayPort 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x RGB port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x eSATA port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 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 3 x SATA 6.0Gb/s c
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Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ® Thank you for buying an ASUS P8Z77-V LE 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 LE 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 provid
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® ® * Intel Smart Response Technology is supported by 2nd/3rd generation Intel Core™ processor ® family on Windows 7™ operating systems. ® ** Operating systems must be installed on the HDD to launch Intel Smart Response Technology. The capacity of the SSD is reserved for caching function. ® Intel Smart Connect Technology Your computer can receive web updates with fresh content for selected applications, even when the system is in sleep mode. This means less time waiting for applications to u
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Chapter 1 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3.1 with New DIGI+ Power Control The world’s first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips - TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) and EPU (Energy Processing Unit). Dual Intelligent Processors 3 builds on that foundation with new SMART DIGI+ po
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ASUS TurboV Easy, Real-Time O.C. Tunings Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. This easy OC tool allows you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with just a few clicks away. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in TurboV provides the best O.C. settings in different scenarios. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to achieve a total system level up. This tool als
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Chapter 1 MemOK! Any Memory is A-OK! MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of a button to patch memory issues. MemOK! determines fail-safe settings and dramatically improves your system boot success. Get your system up and running in no time! USB Charger+ 3X Faster Charging for All Smart Devices With a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge all your smart devices such as iProducts, smartphones, tablets, and more, all
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Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The stylish heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that offers users a noiseless PC environment. Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with the elegant app
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Chapter 1 1.3.6 Other special features LucidLogix Virtu MVP LucidLogix Virtu MVP featuring HyperFormance™ Technology boosts your discrete graphics ® card up to 60% 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 d
