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P8Z77 WS
Motherboard
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E7150 First Edition February 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 if
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Contents Notices ...................................................................................................................... vii Safety information .................................................................................................... viii About this guide ......................................................................................................... ix P8Z77 WS specifications summary .......................................................................... x
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Contents 2.3.12 Rear panel connection ..............................................................2-43 2.3.13 Audio I/O connections ...............................................................2-45 2.4 Starting up for the first time ....................................................................2-47 2.5 Turning off the computer .........................................................................2-47 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS ...........................................
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Contents 4.2 Support DVD information ..........................................................................4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD ...........................................................4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals..................................................4-2 4.3 Software information .................................................................................4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II...........................................................................
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Contents 5.2.1 Requirements ..............................................................................5-4 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards ......................................5-4 5.2.3 Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards ....................................5-5 5.2.4 Installing four SLI-ready graphics cards ......................................5-6 5.2.3 Installing the device drivers .........................................................5-7 ® 5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA
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Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide r
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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/WARNING: 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 WS specifications summary rd ® CPU LGA1155 socket for 3 Generation Intel Core™ processor-based platform and nd ® ® 2 Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / 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 2600(O.C.)*/2400(O.C.)*/2200(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)
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P8Z77 WS specifications summary USB 2 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers-supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode. - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue) ® Intel Z77 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Turbo Mode* - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue) ® Intel Z77 Express Chipset - 9 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (5 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) *The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows® 7 or later versions. UASP
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P8Z77 WS specifications summary ASUS - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Exclusive - ASUS EZ Flash 2 Features ASUS Q-Design: - ASUS Q-code - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-Connector Workstation - 4PCIe x 16 slots Unique - Quick Gate: 1 vertical USB 2.0 on board Features - ASUS SASsaby series Cards support - ASUS WS Diag. LED - WS 3-color LED Back Panel 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) I/O Ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x USB B
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P8Z77 WS specifications summary Accessories 4 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables ASUS 3-Way SLI bridge connector ASUS SLI bridge connector I/O Shield User Manual Support DVD Drivers contents ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form factor ATX Form Factor, 12”x 9.6” (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiv
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Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ® Thank you for buying an ASUS P8Z77 WS 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 WS motherboard User manual Su
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Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights ® LGA1155 socket for Intel Second/Third Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ ® ® i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium / Celeron Processors ® ® ® This motherboard supports the 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 out with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory, and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. This provide
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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 6X faster than a hard drive-only sy
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Chapter 1 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+ power control, which includes multiple digital voltage controllers, allowing ultra-precise tuning for the CPU, iGPU and DRAM. It’s upgraded with one-click extreme performance optimization
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USB 3.0 Boost New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. Witht USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB device’s transmission speed is significantly increased up to 170%, adding to an already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for any user interaction. USB Charger+ With a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge all your smart d
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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! 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fan Xpert 2 - featuring Fan Auto Tuning mode for the Ultimate Cool and Quiet Hardware-level ASUS Fan Xpert 2 provides the most customizable setti
