P8Z77-V LE PLUS
Contents
About this guide........................................................................................................ vii
P8Z77-V LE PLUS specifications summary............................................................. ix
Welcome!.......................................................................................................1-1
Package contents.........................................................................................1-1
Special features............................................................................................1-2
Before you proceed......................................................................................2-1
Motherboard overview .................................................................................2-2
Starting up for the first time ......................................................................2-45
Turning off the computer...........................................................................2-45
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Knowing BIOS...............................................................................................3-1
BIOS setup program.....................................................................................3-1
Main menu.....................................................................................................3-5
Ai Tweaker menu ..........................................................................................3-7
Advanced menu..........................................................................................3-15
APM.............................................................................................3-25
Monitor menu..............................................................................................3-27
Boot menu...................................................................................................3-30
Tools menu..................................................................................................3-32
Exit menu ....................................................................................................3-34
3.10 Updating BIOS ............................................................................................3-35
Installing an operating system....................................................................4-1
Support DVD information ............................................................................4-1
Software information....................................................................................4-3
AI Suite II.......................................................................................4-3
EPU .............................................................................................4-12
Probe II........................................................................................4-14
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RAID configurations...................................................................................4-41
Creating a RAID driver disk.......................................................................4-46
NVIDIA® SLI™ technology ...........................................................................5-4
LucidLogix Virtu MVP ..................................................................................5-8
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Safety information
Electrical safety
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To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet
before relocating the system.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Place the product on a stable surface.
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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:
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it
supports.
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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, jumpers, and
connectors on the motherboard.
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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: Multiple GPU technology support
This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and
NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.
1.
ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2.
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 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
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 (+).
Example: <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del>
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P8Z77-V LE PLUS specifications summary
CPU
LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd / 2nd 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.
Intel® Z77 Express Chipset
Chipset
Memory
4 x DIMMs, max. 32GB, 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)
*
Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of
individual CPUs. Please refer to the memory QVL for details.
Graphics
Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel® HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI, RGB ports
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Supports DisplayPort 1.1a with max. resolution of 2560 x 1600 @60Hz
Supports HDMI with max. resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
Supports DVI with max. resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
Supports RGB with max. resolution of 2048 x 1536 @75Hz
Supports Intel® InTruTM 3D / InsiderTM / Quick Sync Video / Clear Video
HD Technology / HD Graphics
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Maximum shared memory of 1696MB
Multi-GPU
support
Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology (with 2 PCIe x16
graphics card)
Supports AMD® Quad-GPU CrossFireXTM Technology*
Supports AMD® 3-Way CrossFireXTM Technology*
Supports LucidLogix® Virtu MVP Technology**
*
Disable PCIe x1_1 and PCIe x1_2 slots and manually set the PCIe
x16_3 to x4 mode in BIOS when configuring CrossFireX™ with dual
graphics cards.
** LucidLogix Virtu® MVP supports Windows® 7 operating systems.
Expansion slots
2 x PCI Express 3.0* / 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16, or dual at x8 / x8
mode)
1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot [black] (max. at x4 mode, compatible with
PCIe x1 and PCIe x4 devices)**
2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots
2 x PCI slots
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PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation CoreTM processors.
** The PCIe x16_3 slot shares the bandwidth with the PCIe x1_1 and
PCIe x1_2 slots. The default setting is x2 mode. Go to the BIOS setup
to change the settings.
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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 6.0Gb/s controller**:
- 1 x eSATA port at the back I/O (6.0Gb/s ready)
- 1 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (navy blue)
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Supports on Intel® CoreTM processor family with Windows® 7 operating
systems.
** These SATA ports are for data storage only. ATAPI devices are not
supported.
Realtek® 8111F Gigabit LAN controller
LAN
Audio
Realtek® ALC889 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- Support 192khz/24bit BD lossless sound
- BD Audio Layer Content Protection
- Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and Front Panel Jack-
Retasking
- Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O
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 controllers - supports ASUS USB 3.0 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
standard only supports Windows® 8.
ASUS unique
features
ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 3 - SMART DIGI+ Power Control:
SMART DIGI+
- Smart DIGI+ Key - quickly delivers a higher VRM frequency, voltage,
and current for superior CPU/iGPU/DRAM overclocking performance
with one switch.
- Smart CPU Power Level (Intel® VRD 12.5 Feature Power Design)-
provides the best digital power saving conditions.
CPU Power
- Industry leading digital 8-phase power design (6-phase for CPU, 2-
phase for iGPU)
- ASUS CPU power utility
DRAM Power
- Industry leading ditital 2-phase DRAM power design
- ASUS DRAM power utility
ASUS EPU
- EPU, EPU Switch
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ASUS unique
features
ASUS TPU
- Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost, TPU switch
ASUS Exclusive 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% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
- ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heat-sink & MOS Heatsink solution
- ASUS Fan Xpert+
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user
interface
- ASUS USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for
EZ BIOS download scheduling
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS MyLogo 2
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS Q-Design
- ASUS Q-Slot
ASUS exclusive
overclocking
features
Precision Tweaker 2
- vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.005V increment
- vCCSA: |