Asus Computer Hardware P8Z77 I User Manual

P8Z77-I  
DELUXE/WD  
 
Contents  
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Intel® technologies  
Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies.................................6-1  
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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 cables are unplugged.  
Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices  
could interrupt the grounding circuit.  
Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not  
sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power  
company.  
If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service  
technician or your retailer.  
Operation safety  
Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals  
that came with the package.  
Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power  
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.  
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,  
slots, sockets and circuitry.  
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area  
where it may become wet.  
Place the product on a stable surface.  
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service  
technician or your retailer.  
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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. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the  
motherboard.  
Chapter 2: Basic Installation  
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when  
installing system components.  
Chapter 3: BIOS setup  
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.  
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.  
Chapter 4: Software support  
This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the  
motherboard package and the software.  
Chapter 5: RAID Support  
This chapter describes how to install and configure RAID support for hard drives.  
Chapter 6: Intel® Technologies  
This chapter is an introduction to the Intel® 2012 desktop responsiveness technologies  
included with the motherboard.  
Chapter 7: LucidLogix Virtu MVP  
This chapter describes how to configure LucidLogix Virtu MVP.  
Where to find more information  
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software  
updates.  
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ASUS websites  
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software  
products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.  
Optional documentation  
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers,  
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the  
standard package.  
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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  
completing a task.  
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when  
completing 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  
Italics  
Indicates a menu or an item to select.  
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.  
<Key>  
Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign  
means that you must press the enclosed key.  
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or  
Return key.  
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key  
names are linked with a plus sign (+).  
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P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD specifications summary  
CPU  
LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 /  
Core™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® Processors  
Supports 22/32nm CPU  
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0*  
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The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.  
** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list  
Chipset  
Memory  
Intel® Z77 Express Chipset  
2 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 2400 (O.C.)* / 2200 (O.C.)* / 2133 (O.C.) /  
1866 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory  
Dual channel memory architecture  
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)  
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Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual  
CPUs. Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details.  
Expansion slots  
VGA  
1 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slots  
Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors support PCIe 3.0.  
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Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel® HD Graphics support  
Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort/HDMI/DVI-I port  
- Supports DisplayPort 1.1a with max. resolution of 2560 x 1600@60Hz  
- Supports HDMI 1.4a with max. resolution of 1920 x 1200@60Hz  
- Supports DVI-I Single Link with max. resolution 1920 x 1200@60Hz  
Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D / Quick Sync Video / Clear Video HD  
Technology/Insider™  
Multi-GPU support  
LAN  
Supports Lucidlogix Virtu MVP Technology*  
*LucidLogix Virtu MVP supports Windows® 7 operating system.  
Intel® 82579V Gigabit LAN controller—Dual interconnect between the  
integrated LAN controller and Physical Layer (PHY)  
Wireless Data  
Network  
Intel® Wi-Fi 802.11 a/g/n supports dual frequency band 2.4/5 GHz  
Supports Intel® Wireless Display**  
*Wi-fi only supports Window® 7 or later versions.  
**Intel® Wireless Display is only supported on Intel® Core™ processors  
with iGPU.  
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Intel® Z77 Express Chipset  
Storage  
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2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support  
2 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (blue) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support  
2 x eSATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (back panel) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10  
support  
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Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start  
Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology*  
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Supports Intel® Core™ processors on Windows® 7 operating system.  
** These SATA ports are for data hard drives only. ATAPI devices are not  
supported.  
Bluetooth  
Audio  
Bluetooth v4.0  
Bluetooth v3.0 + HS  
Realtek® ALC898 8-channel high definition audio CODEC*  
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Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless Sound  
DTS UltraPC II  
DTS Connect  
Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming and front panel jack-  
retasking  
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Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O  
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Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an  
8-channel audio output.  
ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller - supports ASUS USB 3.0  
Boost UASP Mode  
USB  
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2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel (blue)  
Intel® Z77 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0  
Boost UASP Mode*  
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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  
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8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back  
panel)  
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The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows® 7 or later versions. The  
UASP standard only supports Windows®  
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BIOS features  
Manageability  
64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM  
BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2,  
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut  
function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory  
information  
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE  
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ASUS unique features  
ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM  
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Industry leading digital 10-phase power design (8-phase for  
CPU, 2-phase for iGPU)  
ASUS EPU  
EPU  
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ASUS TPU  
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Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost, TPU switch  
ASUS Exclusive Features:  
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Wi-fi Engine  
ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode  
Network iControl  
USB 3.0 Boost  
USB Charger+  
AI Charger+  
Disk Unlocker  
AI Suite II  
Anti Surge  
MemOK!  
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:  
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ASUS Fan Xpert  
ASUS Fanless Design: Heatsink solution  
ASUS EZ DIY  
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ASUS USB BIOS Flashback  
ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode  
ASUS O.C. Tuner  
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3  
ASUS EZ Flash 2  
ASUS Q-Design  
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ASUS Q-Cable  
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ASUS Q-Shield  
ASUS exclusive  
overclocking features  
Precision Tweaker 2  
vCore: 191-step Vcore voltage control  
- iGPU: 128-step iGPU voltage control  
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vDRAM Bus: 188-step Memory voltage control  
vPCH: 8-step Chipset voltage control  
vCPU_PLL: 2-step CPU  
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SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection)  
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BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at  
0.1MHz increment  
Overclocking Protection  
ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)  
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Back Panel I/O  
connectors  
1 x DisplayPort  
1 x HDMI port  
1 x DVI-I port  
2 x antenna ports (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/g/n and Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS)  
1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port  
2 x eSATA ports  
1 x LAN (RJ-45) ports  
4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback)  
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports  
1 x USB BIOS Flashback button  
1 x Clear CMOS button  
6-channel Audio I/O ports  
Internal I/O connectors  
1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports  
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports  
2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray)  
2 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue)  
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector  
1 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connector  
1 x System Panel (Q-Cable)  
1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)  
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector  
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector  
1 x TPU switch  
1 x MemOK! button  
1 x S/PDIF out header  
1 x Clear CMOS jumper  
1 x chassis instrusion header  
1 x speaker header  
Support DVD contents  
Drivers  
ASUS Utilities  
ASUS Update  
Anti-virus software (OEM version)  
Accessories  
2 x Wi-Fi ring moving antennas  
2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables  
2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables  
ASUS Q-Shield  
ASUS Q-Cable  
User’s manual  
Form factor  
mini-ITX form factor: 6.7” x 6.7” (17 cm x 17 cm)  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
This motherboard is designed for use with Windows 7® and later versions.  
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Package contents  
Check your motherboard package for the following items.  
User Manual  
ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD  
User manual  
Support DVD  
motherboard  
2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables  
1 bag of screws  
1 x ASUS Q-Shield  
2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables  
2 x Wi-Fi Ring moving antennas  
1 x ASUS Q-Cable  
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.  
The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may  
vary with different models.  
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Installation tools and components  
1 bag of screws  
Philips (cross) screwdriver  
PC chassis  
Intel LGA 1155 CPU  
DIMM  
Power supply unit  
Intel LGA 1155 compatible CPU Fan  
SATA hard disk drive  
SATA optical disc drive (optional)  
Graphics card (optional)  
The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.  
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Product introduction  
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1.1  
Special features  
Product highlights  
1.1.1  
LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd/3rd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3  
/ Pentium® and 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 (2 DIMMs)  
DDR3 memory, and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance.  
Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors are among the  
most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world.  
Intel® Z77 Express Chipset  
The Intel® Z77 Express Chipset is a single-chipset designed to support the 1155 socket  
Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors. It provides  
improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth  
and stability. Additionally, Z77 chipset provides 4 USB 3.0 ports for 10 times faster data  
retrieval speed. Moreover, Intel® Z77 Express Chipset can also enable iGPU function, letting  
users enjoy the latest Intel® integrated graphic performance.  
PCI Express® 3.0  
PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the latest PCI Express bus standard with improved encoding  
schemes that provide twice the performance of the current PCIe 2.0. The total bandwidth  
for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32Gb/s, double the 16Gb/s of PCIe 2.0 (in x16 mode).  
PCIe 3.0 provides users with unprecedented data speeds, combined with the convenience  
and seamless transition offered by complete backward compatibility with PCIe 1.0 and PCIe  
2.0 devices. PCIe 3.0 will become a must-have feature for users who wish to improve and  
optimize graphic performance, as well as have the latest technology available to them.  
* PCI 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors.  
Dual-Channel DDR3 2400 (O.C.) / 2200 (O.C.) / 2133 (O.C.) / 1866 (O.C.) / 1600 /  
1333 / 1066 MHz Support  
The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates  
of DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to  
boost the system’s performance, and to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 3D  
graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications.  
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Due to Intel® 2nd generation processor’s behavior, DDR3 2200 (and higher), and DDR3 2000/1800 MHz memory  
modules run at default rates of DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz.  
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Complete USB 3.0 Integration  
ASUS facilitates the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel – 6 USB  
3.0 ports in total. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to 10 times  
faster than USB 2.0. The P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD affords greater convenience to high speed  
connectivity.  
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 system, and an important  
part of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing.  
*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 fresh updates for selected applications, even when the system  
is in sleep mode. This means less time waiting for applications to update and sync with the  
cloud, leading to a more efficient computing experience.  
Intel® Rapid Start Technology  
Allows your computer to quickly resume from a lower-power hibernate state in seconds.  
Saving system memory to the designed SSD provides your computer a faster wake-up  
response time while keeping the energy use low.  
1.1.2  
Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM  
The world’s first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips  
- TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) and EPU (Energy Processing Unit). New generation Dual  
Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM digital power design launch control into a new  
era, empowering users with superior flexibility and perfect precision to ensure optimized  
performance, extreme system stability and greater power efficiency.  
ASUS DIGI+ VRM  
Digital Power Control: Digital power Design for the CPU and iGPU.  
All-new digital CPU power controls work perfectly together to match digital power signal  
(SVID) requests from the CPU, with ultra-fast sensing and response efficiently delivering  
precision power. Accurate delivery reduces waste, and provides more stable CPU Vcore  
voltages. Users can adjust CPU and its processor graphics (iGPU) voltages for various  
overclocking scnearios, with accurate input through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS  
interface. This proprietary design increases overclocking headroom to push performance to  
its full performance.  
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TPU  
Unleash your performance with ASUS’ simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. The TPU  
chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through Auto Tuning and TurboV  
functions. Auto tuning offers a user friendly way to automatically optimize the system for fast,  
yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to adjust CPU frequencies  
and ratios for optimized performance in diverse situations.  
EPU  
Tap into the world’s first real-time PC power saving chip through the AI Suite II utility. Get  
total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current PC loadings and  
intelligently moderating power consumption. This also reduces fan noise and extends  
component longevity.  
1.1.3  
ASUS Exlusive Features  
Wi-Fi Engine  
Wi-Fi hotspots can be setup for convenient wireless streaming of content from your desktop  
to the big screen. Favorite movies, family videos, or precious photos - everything looks great  
in complete clarity, so sharing is easier and more fun.  
USB Charger+  
With a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge all your smart devices such as  
smartphones, tablets, and more, all up to three times faster, even when the system is  
powered off, in sleep, or hibernation mode.  
Ai Charger+  
ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to a new level of USB3.0 fast  
charging experience. With its easy and user-friendly interface, you can not only easily charge  
iPods, iPhones and iPads, but also BC 1.1** standard mobile devices three times*** as fast  
as before.  
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Ai Charger is ASUS’ unique fast-charging software which supports iPods, iPhones and  
iPads.  
** Check your USB mobile device manufacturer if it fully supports the BC 1.1 standard.  
*** The actual charging speed may vary with your USB device’s conditions.  
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GPU Boost  
GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance, facilitates  
flexible frequency adjustments, and easily delivers stable system-level upgrades for every  
use.  
USB 3.0 Boost  
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 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 BIOS Flashback  
USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for your ultimate convenience.  
Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for  
about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is automatically updated even without entering  
the existing BIOS or operating system. It also allows you to regularly check for UEFI BIOS  
updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically.  
Network iControl  
Network iControl is an intuitive one-step network control center that makes it easier for you to  
manage your bandwidth and allows you to set, monitor, and schedule the bandwidth priorities  
for your network programs. It allows you to automatically connect to a PPPoE network for a  
more convenient online experience.  
AI Suite II  
With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features  
into one simple to use software package. It allows you to supervise overclocking, energy  
management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, and even interact with mobile  
devices via Wi-Fi. This all-in-one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with no  
need to switch back and forth between different utilities.  
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!  
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1.1.4  
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution  
ASUS Fan Xpert  
ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU fan and chassis fan speeds  
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.  
1.1.5  
ASUS EZ DIY  
ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode)  
Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface  
Media-renowned UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed  
with selectable modes and native support for hard drives over 2.2 TB. Users can also drag  
and drop boot priorities with the exclusive EZ Mode, while Advanced Mode offers inticrate  
settings.  
New upgrade! Quick and easy information for enhanced system control  
- F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey  
- F3 Shortcut for most accessed information  
- ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and  
helping with difficult POST situations.  
ASUS Q-Shield  
Easy and Comfortable Installations  
The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual "fingers" — making it  
convenient and easy to install. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your  
motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference  
(EMI).  
ASUS EZ-Flash 2  
ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a  
bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility.  
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1.1.6  
Other special features  
Intel Wireless Display (WiDi)  
Intel® Wireless Display enables wireless streaming of content from your desktop to the  
big screen. Favorite movies, family videos, or precious photos - everything looks great in  
complete clarity, so sharing is easier and more fun. Plus, it works well for productivity and  
business presentations, upscaling your experience in multiple ways.  
Intel® Wireless Display functionality requires an external adapter (sold separately).  
LucidLogix Virtu MVP  
LucidLogix Virtu MVP featuring HyperFormance™ Technology boosts your PCIe 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. With the newly designed Virtual Sync, users can enjoy a smoother gaming  
experience by eliminating tearing artifacts. LucidLogix Virtu MVP can also dynamically  
assigns tasks to available graphics resources, based on power, performance, and system  
load. This allows users to fully utilize 3x faster video conversion with Intel® Quick Sync  
Video technology while retaining high-end 3D rendering and gaming performance, provided  
by both NVIDIA and AMD graphic cards. When the discrete graphic card is not required,  
power consumption goes automatically down to near zero, making the system more  
environmentally-friendly. For users searching for perfection, LucidLogix Virtu MVP provides  
great graphical performance, and the best flexibility and efficiency.  
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LucidLogix Virtu MVP supports Windows® operating system.  
** Intel® Quick Sync Video feature is supported by 3rd/2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family  
DisplayPort 1.1a Support  
DisplayPort is a digital display interface standard that delivers up to 10.8 Gbps of bandwidth  
over standard cables, providing billions of colors and bi-directional communication, thus  
enabling the fastest refresh rates, and the highest resolution digital display through a single  
cable. Also, it supports HDCP copy protection for Blu-ray discs. Simply output 3D signals  
through the connected DisplayPort 1.1a cable to your 3D display, then sit back and enjoy  
perfect 3D animation experience.  
HDMI Support  
Enjoy Full HD 1080p Multimedia Home-Theater Entertainment  
High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a set of digital video standards that delivers  
mulit-channel audio and uncompressed digital video for full HD 1080p visuals through a  
single cable. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and blu-ray discs, HDMI  
provides you with the highest quality home theater experience.  
DTS UltraPC II  
DTS UltraPC II delivers an exceptional 7.1 surround experience through the most popular PC  
audio setup — your existing stereo speakers or headphones. In addition to virtual surround,  
it upgrades the original sound to new levels with Audio Restoration, recreating the dynamic  
range of audio files. Symmetry mode improves the balance of perceived loudness across  
different input sources, and enhances boost audio quality through high and low frequency  
equalization. With these technologies, users experience better home theater audio with ease.  
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DTS Connect  
Expand Your PC Audio Experience  
To get the most out of your audio entertainment across all formats and quality levels,  
DTS Connect combines two technologies, DTS Neo:PC™ upmixes stereo sources (CDs,  
MP3s, WMAs, internet radio) into as many as 7.1 channels of incredible surround sound.  
Consumers can connect their PC to a home theater system. DTS Interactive is capable of  
performing mult-channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on personal computers, and sending  
encoded bitstreams out of a digital audio connection (such as S/PDIF or HDMI) designed to  
deliver audio to an external decoder.  
ErP Ready  
The motherboard is European Union’s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready. ErP requires  
products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement with regard to energy consumption.  
This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient  
products through product design and innovation.  
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1.2  
Motherboard overview  
Before you proceed  
1.2.1  
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change  
any motherboard settings.  
Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.  
Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded  
object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due  
to static electricity.  
Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.  
Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the  
bag that came with the component.  
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is  
switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so  
may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.  
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Chapter 1: Product introduction  
1.2.2  
Motherboard layout  
2
3
17cm(6.7in)  
DIGI  
+VRM  
CON21  
CON3  
CON123  
USB1-4  
CON22  
CHA_FAN  
4
5
SPDIFO  
_HDMI  
_DP  
ASM  
1442  
CPU_FAN  
TPU  
ASM  
1042  
TPU  
18  
17  
MemOK!  
LAN_USB3_E12  
Intel  
WG82579V  
SATA6G_1  
SATA6G_2  
SATA3G_1  
SATA3G_2  
USB56  
4
ESATA3G12  
_USB3  
_12  
8Mb  
BIOS  
®
16  
15  
Intel  
Z77  
FLBK_LED  
USB78  
CLRTC  
CLR_CMOS_BFLASH  
6
7
8
SPDIF_OUT  
AUDIO  
SPEAKER  
ALC  
898-GR  
USB3_34  
F_PANEL  
SB_PWR  
PCIEX16  
CHASSIS  
AAFP  
14  
13  
12  
11  
10  
9
Refer to 1.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information  
about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.  
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Layout contents  
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots  
Page  
1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN,4-pin CHA_FAN)  
1-30  
2. LGA1155 CPU socket  
1-11  
1-12  
1-32  
1-25  
1-32  
1-33  
1-24  
1-29  
1-27  
3. DDR3 DIMM slots  
4. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V)  
5. TPU switch  
6. Speaker connector (4- pin SPEAKER)  
7. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) )  
8. Onboard LED (SB_PWR)  
9. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)  
10. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors  
(7-pin SATA3G_1/2 [blue])  
11. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors  
(7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray])  
1-26  
12. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34)  
13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)  
14. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)  
1-28  
1-33  
1-29  
15. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)  
16. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)  
17. DRAM LED  
1-34  
1-28  
1-25  
18. MemOK! switch  
1-23  
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Chapter 1: Product introduction  
1.2.3  
Central Processing Unit (CPU)  
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 3rd/2nd  
Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium™ and Celeron™ processors.  
P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD CPU socket LGA1155  
Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.  
The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install a  
LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket.  
Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and  
the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap  
is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard  
components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/  
transit-related.  
Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise  
Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the  
LGA1155 socket.  
The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from  
incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP  
cap.  
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P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD  
1.2.4  
System memory  
The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules  
(DIMM) slots.  
A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR  
or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.  
P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets  
Recommended memory configurations  
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Memory configurations  
You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the  
DIMM sockets.  
You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps  
the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess  
memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.  
Due to Intel® 2nd generation processors' behavior, DDR3 2200 and above, 2000/1800  
MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default.  
According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect  
the CPU.  
We recommend that you install the memory modules using the blue slots for better  
overclocking capability.  
Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimal compatibility, we  
recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C)  
from the same vendor. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules.  
Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB  
or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be  
about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the  
following:  
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Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS.  
Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to install 4GB or more on the  
motherboard.  
This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 megabits (Mb) chips or  
less.  
Memory modules with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its corresponding  
timing or the loaded X.M.P. Profile is not the JEDEC memory standard. The stability  
and compatibility of these memory modules depend on the CPU’s capabilities and  
other installed devices.  
The maximum 64GB memory capacity can be supported with 16GB or above DIMMs.  
ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the market.  
The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect  
(SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module.  
Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a  
lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked  
or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory  
frequency adjustment.  
For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full  
memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.  
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P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)  
DDR3 2400(O.C.) MHz capability  
DIMM socket support  
(Optional)  
SS/ Chip Chip  
DS Brand NO.  
Vendors  
Part No.  
Size  
Timing  
Voltage  
1 DIMM  
2 DIMMs  
CORSAIR  
G.SKILL  
G.SKILL  
GEIL  
CMGTX8(XMP)  
8GB(2GB x 4) SS  
16GB(4GB x4) DS  
4GB(2x 2GB) DS  
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10-12-10-27 1.65V  
11-11-11-31 1.65V  
F3-19200CL11Q-16GBZHD(XMP)  
F3-19200CL9D-4GBPIS(XMP)  
GET34GB2400C9DC(XMP)  
FLLE88F-C8KKAA HAIS(XMP)  
9-11-9-28  
9-11-9-27  
1.65V  
1.65V  
2GB  
2GB  
DS  
SS  
KINGMAX  
10-11-10-30 1.8V  
Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK(427652)(XMP)  
Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK (381850)(XMP)  
Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK(374243)(XMP)  
4GB(2 x 2GB) SS  
4GB(2x 2GB) SS  
4GB(2x 2GB) DS  
4GB(2x 2GB) DS  
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1.65V  
1.65V  
1.65V  
1.65V  
9
9
PATRIOT  
PVV34G2400C9K(XMP)  
9-11-9-27  
* The 2400MHz memory modules above are supported by this motherboard; however, the actual  
frequency support varied depending on the O.C. margin of the installed CPU.  
**Due to Intel 2nd generation processors' behavior, DDR3 2200 and above/2000/1800 MHz memory  
module runs ay DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default.  
DDR3 2225(O.C.) MHz capability  
DIMM socket support  
SS/ Chip  
Chip  
NO.  
(Optional)  
1 DIMM  
Vendors  
Part No.  
Size  
Timing  
Voltage  
DS  
Brand  
2 DIMMs  
Kingston  
KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP)  
4GB(2x 2GB)  
DS  
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-
1.65V  
* The 2225MHz memory modules above are supported by this motherboard; however, the actual  
frequency support varied depending on the O.C. margin of the installed CPU.  
**Due to Intel 2nd generation processors' behavior, DDR3 2200 and above/2000/1800 MHz memory  
module runs ay DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default.  
DDR3 2200(O.C.) MHz capability  
DIMM socket support (Optional)  
SS/ Chip  
DS Brand NO.  
Chip  
Vendors Part No.  
Size  
Timing  
8-8-8-24  
Voltage  
1.65V  
1 DIMM  
2 DIMMs  
G.SKILL  
GEIL  
F3-17600CL8D-4GBPS(XMP)  
4GB(2 x 2GB) DS  
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GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP)  
GET38GB2200C9ADC(XMP)  
2GB  
4GB  
DS  
DS  
DS  
9-10-9-28  
1.65V  
1.65V  
GEIL  
9-11-9-28  
KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) 2GB  
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