Asus P8Z77-I manual

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    Motherboard P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD[...]

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    ii E7980 First Edition V3 December 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUST eK 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 pu[...]

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    iii Contents Safety information ..................................................................................................... vii About this guide ....................................................................................................... viii P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD specications summary ............................................[...]

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    iv 2.4 Starting up for the rst time .................................................................... 2-17 2.5 T urning off the computer ......................................................................... 2-18 BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................ 3-1 3.2[...]

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    v 4.3.1 AI Suite II..................................................................................... 4-3 4.3.2 T urboV EVO ................................................................................ 4-4 4.3.3 DIGI+ VRM .................................................................................. 4-9 4.3.4 EPU .........................[...]

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    vi LucidLogix Virtu MVP 7.1 LucidLogix Virtu MVP ................................................................................ 7-1 7.1.1 Installing LucidLogix Virtu MVP ................................................... 7-1 7.1.2 Setting up your display ................................................................ 7-2 7.1.3 Conguring Luci[...]

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    vii Safety information Electrical safety T o 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 [...]

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    viii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring 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 s[...]

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    ix Conventions used in this guide T o 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 completing a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when completing a task IMPORT ANT : Instructions that you M[...]

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    x P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD specications summary CPU LGA1 155 socket for Intel ® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium ® / Celeron ® Processors Supports 22/32nm CPU Supports Intel ® T urbo Boost T echnology 2.0* * The Intel ® T urbo Boost T echnology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for In[...]

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    xi (continued on the next page) P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD specications summary Storage Intel ® Z77 Express Chipset - 2 x SA T A 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support - 2 x SA T A 3.0 Gb/s ports (blue) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support - 2 x eSA T A 3.0 Gb/s ports (back panel) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support - Supports Intel ® Smart Response T [...]

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    xii (continued on the next page) P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD specications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM - Industry leading digital 10-phase power design (8-phase for CPU, 2-phase for iGPU) ASUS EPU - EPU ASUS TPU - Auto T uning, TurboV , GPU Boost, TPU switch ASUS Exclusive Features: - Wi- Engine - ASUS [...]

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    xiii P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD specications summary Back Panel I/O connectors 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-I port 2 x antenna ports (Wi-Fi 802.1 1 a/g/n and Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 2 x eSA T A 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 Fla[...]

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    xiv Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD motherboard User manual Support DVD 2 x Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 bag of screws 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 2 x Wi-Fi Ring moving antennas 1 x ASUS Q-Cable • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, c[...]

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    xv Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1 155 CPU Intel LGA 1 155 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SA T A hard disk drive SA T A 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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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights LGA1 155 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 LGA1 155 pack[...]

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    1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 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 af fords greater convenience to high sp[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 1-3 Chapter 1 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 T [...]

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    1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance, facilitates exible 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 sta[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 1-5 Chapter 1 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 dif ferent climate conditions in different geographic regions and your PC’s loading. The built-in variety of useful proles of[...]

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    1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 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 wo[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 1-7 Chapter 1 DTS Connect Expand Y our PC Audio Experience T o 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 co[...]

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    1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed T ake 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[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 1-9 Chapter 1 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 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. P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD PCIEX16 DIGI +VRM TPU ASM 1042 ASM 1442 F_PANEL AAFP EATXPWR CHA_FAN CON123 CON3 CON21 CON22 CPU_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power ALC 898-GR [...]

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    1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN,4-pin CHA_F AN) 1-30 2. LGA1 155 CPU socket 1-1 1 3. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-12 4. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 8-pin EA TX12V) 1-32 5. TPU switch 1-25 6. Speaker connector (4- pin SPEAKER) 1-32 7. Syst[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 1-1 1 Chapter 1 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1 155 socket designed for the Intel ® 3 rd /2 nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium™ and Celeron™ processors. • Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • The LGA1 156 CPU is[...]

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    1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Recommended memory congurations 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 P8Z77-[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 1-13 Chapter 1 Memory congurations Y ou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • Y ou 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 conguration. Any excess memory from the higher[...]

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    1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400(O.C.) MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs CORSAIR CMGTX8(XMP) 8GB(2GB x 4) SS - - 10-12-10-27 1.65V • • G.SKILL F3-19200CL1 1Q-16GBZHD(X[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 1-15 Chapter 1 DDR3 2133(O.C.) MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs A-DA TA AX3U2133GC2G9B-DG2(XMP) 2GB SS - - 9-11-9-27 1.55~1.75V • • CORSAIR CMT16GX3M4X2133C9(XMP 1.3) 16GB(4GB x4) DS - - 9-1 1-10-27 1.50V • • CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2A213[...]

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    1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 DDR3 1600 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM A-DA TA AM2U16BC2P1 2GB SS A-DAT A 3CCD-1509A EL1 126T - - • • A-DA TA AD31600E001GM(O)U3K 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V -1.85V • • A-DA TA AX3U1600XB2G79[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 1-17 Chapter 1 DDR3 1600 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs Super T alent WA160UX6G9 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9 - • • Transcend JM1600KLN-8GK 8GB(4GBx2) DS Transcend TK483PCW3 - - • • Asint SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D(XMP) 2GB DS Asint 3128M8-GJ1D 9[...]

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    1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 DDR3 1333 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs GEIL GV32GB1333C9DC 2GB(2x1GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • GEIL GG34GB1333C9DC 4GB(2x2GB) DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA12N 9-9-9-24 1.3V(low voltage) • • GEIL GV34GB1333C[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 1-19 Chapter 1 DDR3 1333 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. T iming Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs Transcend TS256MLK64V3U 2GB DS Micron 9GF27D9KPT - - • • Century PC3-10600 DDR3-1333 9-9-9 1GB SS NANY A NT5CB128M8DN-CF - - • • Elixir M2F2G64CB88B7N-CG 2GB SS Elixir N2CB[...]

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    1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Side(s): SS - Single-sided / DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot in a Single-channel memory conguration. • 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules inserted into both slots as one pair of a Dual- channel memory conguration. • ASUS exclusively pr[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 1-21 Chapter 1 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 1 Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (x16) • The PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel ® 3rd generation Core™ p[...]

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    1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H Intel PCH SA T A Controller #0 – – – shared – – – – Intel PCH SA T A Controller #1 – – – shared – – – – SMBUS Controller – shared – – – – – Thermal Controller – shared – – – – – EHCI #0 – – – [...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 1-23 Chapter 1 1.2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches and buttons allow you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that are not compatible with the motherboard m[...]

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    1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 2. TPU switch Enable this switch to automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock speeds. Enable this switch when the system is powered off. • The TPU LED (O2LED2) near the TPU switch lights up when the TPU switch is enabled. Refer to section 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs for the exact location o[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 1-25 Chapter 1 2. TPU LED The TPU LED lights up when the TPU switch is changed to Enable . P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD TPU_LED P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD TPU Boost LED 3. BIOS_FLBK LED The BIOS_FLBK LED lights up when the BIOS-FLBK function is enabled. 4. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during the motherboard booting process. If an err[...]

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    1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.8 Internal connectors 1. Intel ® Z77 Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. If you installed Serial A T A hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 con[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 1-27 Chapter 1 2. Intel ® Z77 Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A3G_3-6 [blue]) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. If you installed Serial A T A hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 conguration with th[...]

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    1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 3. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is for additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with the USB 3.0 specicaton that supports up to 5Gbps connection speed. A USB 3.0 front panel cable available with your system chassis can be used with this connector to set up front panel USB 3.0 po[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 1-29 Chapter 1 5. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately . P8Z77-I DEL[...]

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    1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 7. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN; 4-pin CHA_F AN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector . Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 1-31 Chapter 1 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector . • We recommend that you connect a high-denition front pa[...]

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    1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 • For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with A TX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W . • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EA TX12 V power plug. Otherwise, the system will not boot. • [...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 1-33 Chapter 1 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector . The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power , and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connec[...]

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    1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.2.9 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system [...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 2-1 Chapter 2 2.1.1 CPU installation The LGA1 156 CPU is not compatible with the LGA1 155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1 156 CPU on the LGA1 155 socket. Basic Installation 2 2.1 Building your PC system 1 A B 2 3[...]

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    2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started Chapter 2 2.1.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary . A B C 4 5[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 2-3 Chapter 2 T o install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 B B A A 1 3 4[...]

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    2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started Chapter 2 T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 A B B A 1[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 2-5 Chapter 2 1 2 3 T o remove a DIMM 2.1.3 DIMM installation B A[...]

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    2-6 Chapter 2: Getting started Chapter 2 The diagrams in this section are for reference only . The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models. 2.1.5 Motherboard installation T o install the P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD into a chassis: 1. Locate and remove the two screws near the Vcore card on the motherboar[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 2-7 Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 2. Place the motherboard into the chassis with the rear I/O ports aligned to the chassis’s rear I/O panel. 3. Place four screws into the holes indicated by circles in the illustration below to secure the motherboard to the chassis[...]

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    2-8 Chapter 2: Getting started Chapter 2 2.1.6 A TX Power connection 1 2 OR[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 2-9 Chapter 2 2.1.7 SA T A device connection 2 OR 1[...]

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    2-10 Chapter 2: Getting started Chapter 2 2.1.8 Front I/O Connector T o install front panel Connector (or Q-cable) USB 2.0 AAFP T o install USB 2.0 connector T o install front panel audio connector USB 3.0 T o install USB 3.0 connector[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 2-1 1 Chapter 2 2.1.9 Expansion Card installation T o install PCIe x16 cards[...]

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    2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started Chapter 2 2.2 BIOS update utility 2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port, press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds, and the BIOS is updated automatically . [...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 2-13 Chapter 2 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection *, ** and ***: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port denitions. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 12 10 11 8 13 Due to Intel limitations, USB3_1-2 is only supported in Windows 7 ® operating system. Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.[...]

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    2-14 Chapter 2: Getting started Chapter 2 • Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking. • DO NOT insert a dif ferent connector to the external SA T A port. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under a Windows ® OS environment and after USB 3.[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 2-15 Chapter 2 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers[...]

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    2-16 Chapter 2: Getting started Chapter 2 Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 2-17 Chapter 2 Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers When the DTS UltraPC II function is enabled, connect the rear speaker to the gray port. 2.4 Starting up for the rst time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Ensure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the [...]

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    2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started Chapter 2 7. At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. 2.5 T urning off the computer While the system is ON, press the power button for less than four seconds to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Press the p[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 3-1 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unied Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard- only BIOS controls to enable a more exible and convenient mouse input. Y ou can easily navigate the new UEFI BI[...]

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    3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS at startup T o enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press <Delete> during the Power-On Self T est[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 3-3 Chapter 3 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority . T o access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode , t[...]

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    3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed congurations. T o access the Advanced Mode, click Exit , then select Advanced Mode[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 3-5 Chapter 3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai T weaker, Advanced, Monitor , Boot, T ool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a [...]

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    3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Security The Security menu items allow you to change the syst[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 3-7 Chapter 3 • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default [[...]

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    3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 T o change a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>. 2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press <Enter>. 3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>. 4. Conrm the password when prompted. T o cle[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 3-9 Chapter 3 Ai Overclock T uner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency . Select any of these preset overclocking conguration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P .] If y[...]

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    3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to set the internal PLL voltage. Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU bus speed : DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio mode. [Auto] DRAM speed is set to the optimized settings. [100:133] The CPU bus spee[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 3-1 1 Chapter 3 DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. T o restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the <Enter> key . Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become[...]

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    3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Secondary Timings DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock] DRAM REF Cycle Time [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [51 1 DRAM Clock] DRAM Refresh Interval [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [65535 DRAM Clock] DRAM [...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 3-13 Chapter 3 MISC MRC Fst Boot [Enabled] Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DRAM CLK Period [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [14 DRAM Clock] T ransmitter Slew (CHA) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [7 DRAM Clock] T ransmitter Slew (CHB) [Auto] Conguration options: [Aut[...]

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    3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DRAM Read Additional Swizzle [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] DRAM Write Additional Swizzle [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to manually adju[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 3-15 Chapter 3 DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is dened by Intel VRM specication and affects CPU voltage. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading. Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. This ite[...]

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    3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. CPU Power Response Control [Auto] The DIG+ VRM controller provides a faster , and precise power response rate for the CPU. Apply a higher value for an extreme overclocking. Conguration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medi[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 3-17 Chapter 3 VCCSA V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the VCCSA voltage. The values range from 0.610V to 1.560V with a 0.005V interval. Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently , and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. iGPU V oltage [Offse[...]

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    3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 PCH V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Platform Controller Hub voltage. The values range from 1.05V to 1.40V with a 0.05V interval. • The values of the CPU Manual V oltage, CPU Offset V oltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA V oltage, and PCH Voltage items are labeled in dif ferent color, indicating the risk levels of[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 3-19 Chapter 3 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.[...]

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    3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down. [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. Hyper-threading [Enabled] The Intel Hyper-Threading T echnology allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as two logical processors to t[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 3-21 Chapter 3 Intel ® Virtualization T echnology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously , enabling one system to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to [...]

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    3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 T urbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to set the processor cores to run faster than the marked frequency in a specic condition. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C1E [Auto] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. This function must be enabled to enable or disable the Intel ® T urbo Mode T echno[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 3-23 Chapter 3 High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event T imer . Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel Rapid Start T echnology [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Intel Rapid Start T echnology . Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following items appea[...]

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    3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.3 SA T A Conguration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SA T A devices. The SA T A Port items show Not Present if no SA T A device is installed to the corresponding SA T A port. SA T A Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set the SA T A conguration. [Disabled] Disables [...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 3-25 Chapter 3 3.5.4 System Agent Conguration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB. [Enabled] Enables the function. [Disabled] Disables this function. Graphics Conguration Allows you to select a primary display from iGPU, and PCIe graphical devices. Primary Display [Auto] Allows [...]

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    3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.5 USB Conguration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None . Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disa[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 3-27 Chapter 3 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration Scroll down to view the other BIOS items. HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Denition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller . The following two items appear only when you set the Azalia HD Audio item to [Enabled]. Front Panel T ype [HD] All[...]

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    3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Wi-Fi Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard Wi-Fi controller . [Disabled] Disables the onboard Wi-Fi controller . Bluetooth Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard Bluetooth controller . [Disabled] Disables the onboard Bluetooth controller . Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] [...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 3-29 Chapter 3 3.5.7 APM ErP Ready [Disabled] This item allows user to switch off some power at S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement. When set to [Enabled], all other PME options will be switched off. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On] The system goes into on state a[...]

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    3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.8 Network Stack Network Stack [Disable Link] This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Conguration options: [Disable Link] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set the Network Stack to [Enabled]. Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Ipv[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 3-31 Chapter 3 3.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. CPU T emperature / MB T emperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatur[...]

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    3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. Conguration options[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 3-33 Chapter 3 Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed. Conguration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when [...]

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    3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]. [Off] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off]. Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. [Disabled] Disabl[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 3-35 Chapter 3 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so. Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode[...]

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    3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.8 T ools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a conrmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 3-37 Chapter 3 3.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Y ou can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menu[...]

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    3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability , compatibility , or performance. However , BIOS updating is potentially risky . If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Inappropriate BIOS updatin[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 3-39 Chapter 3 Launching ASUS Update T o launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar . Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility . Updating the BIOS through the Internet 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc. If you want to enabl[...]

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    3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le 2. Locate the BIOS le and click Next . T o update the BIOS through a BIOS le: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from le , and then click Next. 4. Y ou can decide whether to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on screen during th[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 3-41 Chapter 3 • The screenshots in this section are for reference only . The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com for detailed software conguration. 3. Y ou can decide whether to change the BIOS boot logo. Click Y es if you want[...]

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    3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 • This function can support devices such as a USB ash disk with F A T 32/16 format and single partition only . • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability . Select the L[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 3-43 Chapter 3 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS le that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only . The actu[...]

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    3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number . 4. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press <Enter> to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB ash drive). Updating the BIOS le T o update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater: 1[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 3-45 Chapter 3 3. Press <T ab> to switch between screen elds and use the <Up/Down/Home/End> keys to select the BIOS le and press <Enter>. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS le and prompts you to conrm BIOS update. Are you sure to update BIOS? Yes No 4. Select Y es and press <Enter>. When BIOS[...]

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    3-46 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 4-1 Chapter 4 Software support 4 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer , browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP .EXE from the BIN folder . Double-click the ASSETUP .EXE to run the DVD. 4.1 Installing an operating system • This motherboard supports Windows ® 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS). T[...]

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    4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual les are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the ?[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 4-3 Chapter 4 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme le that came with the software application for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates sever[...]

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    4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.2 T urboV EVO ASUS T urboV EVO includes T urboV that allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages such as Auto T uning that offers automatic and easy overclocking and system boost performance. T o launch AI Suite II, click T ool > T urboV EVO on the AI Suite II main menu bar .[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 4-5 Chapter 4 Using Advanced Mode Click on the Advanced Mode tab to adjust the advanced voltage settings. Advanced mode Current values T arget values V oltage Adjustment bars Click to restore all startup settings Undoes all the changes Applies all the changes immediately[...]

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    4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 CPU Ratio Allows you to manually adjust the CPU ratio. • The rst time you use CPU Ratio, go to AI T weaker > CPU Power Management in BIOS and set the T urbo Ratio item to [Maximum T urbo Ratio setting in OS] . • Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function i[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 4-7 Chapter 4 Auto T uning ASUS T urboV EVO provides you with these two auto-tuning modes for the most exible auto- tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system conguration. • We recommend that you set up a better thermal environment to prevent overheating from damaging the motherboa[...]

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    4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 3. After the system restarts, a message appears indicating that auto-tuning is successful. Click OK to exit. Using Extreme T uning 1. Click Auto T uning tab > Extreme . 2. Read the warning messages and click OK to start the auto- overclocking process. T urboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory ,[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 4-9 Chapter 4 5. After the system has restarted, a message appears indicating that the auto-tuning process is successful. Click OK to exit. 4.3.3 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance reliability and stability . It also provides the highest power efciency while generating [...]

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    4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 • The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specication. • Do not remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com for detailed software conguration. Items Function d[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 4-1 1 Chapter 4 • Select From EPU Installation to show the CO2 that has been reduced since you installed EPU. • *Select From the Last Reset to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you click the Clear button . • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www. asus.com for detailed s[...]

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    4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com for detailed software conguration. 4.3.5 F AN Xpert Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditio[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 4-13 Chapter 4 4.3.6 Probe II Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. With this utility , you are assured that your computer is always at a healthy opera[...]

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    4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.7 Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder monitors the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed on a timeline. The History Record function allows you to designate specic time spans on record to keep track of the three system statuses for certain purposes. Launching Sensor Recorder T o launc[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 4-15 Chapter 4 4.3.8 Ai Charger+ This utility allows you to fast-charge your portable BC 1.1* mobile devices on your computer’s USB port three times faster than the standard USB devices**. • * Check your manufacturer if your USB device is a Battery Charging Specication 1.1 (BC 1.1) compliant or compatible device. • ** Act[...]

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    4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.9 USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) and automatically increases a USB 3.0 device’s transfer speed up to 170%. Launching USB 3.0 Boost T o launch USB 3.0 Boost, click T ool > USB 3.0 Boost on the AI Suite II main menu bar . Conguring USB 3.0 B[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 4-17 Chapter 4 The utility cannot detect the devices connected to your computer if the charging mode is enabled. 4.3.10 USB Charger+ This utility allows you to fast-charge your portable USB devices even if your PC is off, in Sleep Mode, or Hibernate Mode. Launching the USB Charger+ T o launch this utility , open the AI Suite II , [...]

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    4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Setting up the charging function When a portable device is connected to the USB port of the PC, the USB Charger+ automatically detects the kind of your device. Charging the device Click to fast-charge your device. Disabling the charging function Click to stop charging your device. Click to stop fast-chargi[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 4-19 Chapter 4 4.3.1 1 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. Just connect the USB storage device containing the BIOS le to the USB port, press the BIOS Flashback button, and the BIOS is updated automatically . Scheduling the latest BIOS d[...]

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    4-20 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 2. After the utility detects a new BIOS rmware, save the BIOS rmware by clicking from the Save to eld, select the USB ashdrive, and click Download. Downloading the updated BIOS 1. Click Check for New BIOS Update to check for the latest BIOS version. Wait for the system to check the latest BIOS [...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 4-21 Chapter 4 4.3.12 Network iControl • Ensure to install the LAN drivers before using this function. • Network iControl is only supported under Windows 7 and can only support the onboard LAN. ASUS Network iControl, a one-stop setup network control center that gives you the EZ Start, Quick Connection, and EZ Prole function[...]

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    4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Using Quick Connection Configuring the PPPoE connection settings Before enabling the Network iControl’s Quick Connection functions, you must congure the PPPoE connection settings T o congure the PPPoE settings: 1. Right-click in the taskbar , and select Open Network and Sharing Center . 2. Right-cl[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 4-23 Chapter 4 Conguring the Quick Connection T o congure the auto-PPPoE connection: Click the Quick Connection tab. T ick Automatically connect online anytime option, then select the connection name in the Connection Name dropdown box. Click Apply to enable PPPoE automatic network connection. Y ou can also enable the No Del[...]

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    4-24 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.13 ASUS Wi-Fi Engine After installing the Wi-Fi GO! card drivers to your system, use ASUS AI Suite II’s Wi-Fi Engine to set up the Wi-Fi GO! card for your network. Ensure to select the most appropriate conguration for your wireless network before you proceed. Ensure to connect the supplied antenna[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 4-25 Chapter 4 Using AP mode Allows you to connect your computer to the network using access point mode. Select and click the wireless network connection name. Some networks may require you to key in the password. 2. • Network name must be the same with SSID (Service Set Identier). • Password must be more than 8 characters.[...]

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    4-26 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Click from the Internet Connection Sharing eld and select the network connections name. 1. Click Enable to enable the AP mode under the selected type of Internet connection sharing. 2. T o deactivate Internet connection sharing, click Disable . Click to go back to the Wi-Fi Engine menu. 3.[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 4-27 Chapter 4 4.3.14 ASUS Update ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. Launching ASUS Update T o launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar . Usi ng ASUS Update Select any of these options to update the BIOS: •[...]

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    4-28 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.15 MyLogo2 MyLogo2 allows you to customize the boot logo, which is the image that appears on the screen during the Power On Self T ests (POST). Launching ASUS Update T o launch MyLogo2, click Update > MyLogo on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Using MyLogo Select the option that you want to use to upd[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 4-29 Chapter 4 5. Click Flash to update the boot logo. 6. When prompted, click Y es to reboot the system. Y ou will see the new boot logo the next time you start up the system. Ensure to enable the Full Screen Logo in BIOS to use this feature. 4.3.16 Audio congurations The Realtek ® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capabil[...]

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    4-30 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Control settings window Conguration options Information button Exit button Minimize button B. Realtek HD Audio Manager for W indows ® XP • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www. asus.com for detailed software conguration. • Due to Intel ® Z77 platform [...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 5-1 Chapter 5 RAID support 5 5.1 RAID congurations The motherboard supports the following SA T A RAID solutions: • Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5 support. • Y ou must install Windows ® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial A T A hard disk drives. The Serial A T [...]

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    5-2 Chapter 5: RAID congurations Chapter 5 5.1.2 Installing Serial A T A hard disks The motherboard supports Serial A T A hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array . T o install the SA T A hard disks for a RAID conguration: 1. Install the SA T A hard disks int[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 5-3 Chapter 5 5.1.4 Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology Option ROM utility T o enter the Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology Option ROM utility: 1. Turn on the system. 2. During POST , press <Ctrl> + <I> to display the utility main menu. The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus [...]

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    5-4 Chapter 5: RAID congurations Chapter 5 Creating a RAID set T o create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears: 2. Enter a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>. 3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press the up/down arrow key to select a RAID l[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 5-5 Chapter 5 5. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection. 6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only),and then press <Enter>. Th[...]

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    5-6 Chapter 5: RAID congurations Chapter 5 Deleting a RAID set Be cautious when deleting a RAID set. Y ou will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. T o delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID V olume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears: 2. Use the up/down arrow key to[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 5-7 Chapter 5 2. Press <Y> to exit or press <N> to return to the utility main menu. Exiting the Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology Option ROM utility T o exit the utility: 1. From the utility main menu, select 5. Exit , and then press <Enter>. The following warning message appears: A re y ou s ur e yo u wa nt t o[...]

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    5-8 Chapter 5: RAID congurations Chapter 5 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk A oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows ® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. • The motherboard does not provide a oppy drive connector . Y ou have to use a USB oppy disk drive when creating a SA[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 5-9 Chapter 5 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows ® OS installation T o install the RAID driver in Windows ® XP: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the <F6> key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver . 2. Press <F6>, and then insert the oppy disk with RAID driver into th[...]

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    5-10 Chapter 5: RAID congurations Chapter 5 5.2.4 Using a USB oppy disk drive Due to OS limitation, Windows ® XP may not recognize the USB oppy disk drive when you install the RAID driver from a oppy disk during the OS installation. T o solve this issue, add the USB oppy disk drive’s V endor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) to the ?[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 5-1 1 Chapter 5 Add the same line to both sections. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 8. Find the [HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_DesktopWorkstationServer] and [HardwareIds.scsi.iaStor_DesktopWorkstationServer] sections in the txtsetup.oem le. 9. Type the following line to the bottom of the two sections: id = “USBVID_xxx[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 6-1 Chapter 6 Intel ® technologies 6 6.1 Intel ® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies This section details the overview of the installation and conguration procedures of the Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies. Intel ® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies feature the three technologies: Intel ® Smart Re[...]

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    6-2 Chapter 6: Intel ® technologies Chapter 6 SSD Capacity Requirements SSD Partition Capacity Requirements System DRAM 2GB 4GB 8GB Intel ® storage combinations Intel ® Rapid Start 2GB 4GB 8GB Intel ® Smart Response 20GB 20GB 20GB Intel ® Smart Response and Intel ® Rapid Start Separate 20GB and 2GB partition (SSD size > 22GB) Separate 20GB[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 6-3 Chapter 6 6.1.1 Intel ® Smart Response T echnology Intel ® Smart Response T echnology boosts overall system performance. It uses an installed fast SSD (min. 20GB available) as a cache for frequently accessed operations, speeding up hard drive/main memory interaction. Key benets are expedited hard drive speeds, reduced loa[...]

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    6-4 Chapter 6: Intel ® technologies Chapter 6 6.1.2 Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology allows you to quickly resume your computer from sleep mode. Saving your computer’s system memory to the congured SSD provides a faster wake-up response time, but keeps the energy at a low prole. • Before applying Intel ®[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 6-5 Chapter 6 3. Right click the New V olume that you want to shrink from, and select Shrink V olume . If your SSD is smaller than 64GB, and is set to Full disk capacity caching option for Intel ® Smart Response, you will not see any volume in the Disk Management tool. Set your cache memory value of 18.6GB in Intel ® Smart Respo[...]

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    6-6 Chapter 6: Intel ® technologies Chapter 6 • The value “ x ” refers to a disk number where you created the unallocated partition. • Refer to step 5 for details about the unallocated disk space in the SSD. 6. T o launch the disk partitioning tool, click Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt tool. 7. Type diskpart and p[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 6-7 Chapter 6 13. Reboot the system after creating the partition. The partitioning process for the Intel® Rapid Start T echnology is incomplete if the computer is not rebooted. This may result in failure of the Intel® Rapid Start T echnology to function. Enabling and disabling the Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology under the OS In[...]

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    6-8 Chapter 6: Intel ® technologies Chapter 6 Recovering the partition This procedure allows you to delete the Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology from your system, and recover the partition you made for the Intel Rapid ® Start T echnology installation. 1. Run the Command Prompt tool. 2. Type diskpart and press <Enter>. 3. At the diskpart prom[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 6-9 Chapter 6 5. Type list partition , press Enter , and select the partition where the Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology is installed by typing select partition x (x = number), and press Enter . The value “ x ” refers to a disk number where you want to delete the store partition. 8. In the Computer Management window, click Dis[...]

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    6-10 Chapter 6: Intel ® technologies Chapter 6 Intel ® Smart Connect T echnology The Intel ® Smart Connect T echnology is a feature that provides the latest content updates and energy efciency to your computer’s platform. Once installed and activated, the Intel ® Smart Connect T echnology periodically wakes up the system from sleep mode, p[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 6-1 1 Chapter 6 Click to enable or disable the function When the scroll bar is activated, adjust the waking up time period for Internet data update. Click to congure the basic settings The Advanced tab is activated when updating is enabled Click to view version information and help topics When updating is enabled, click to rese[...]

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    6-12 Chapter 6: Intel ® technologies Chapter 6 3. T o disable the updating function, click Disable Updating . Clicking this button automatically disables the conguration in the Advanced tab. T o reset to defaults, click Reset All to Defaults . 5. In the Help tab, click About to view the version. Click T opics to learn more about the Intel ® Sm[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 7-1 Chapter 7 LucidLogix Virtu MVP 7 7.1 LucidLogix Virtu MVP LucidLogix Virtu MVP allows your computer’s VGA output and discrete graphic cards to perform better , respond faster and process media les smoother within a low power environment. Its GPU virtualization assigns tasks to the best available graphic source while the n[...]

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    7-2 Chapter 7: Multiple GPU support Chapter 7 7.1.2 Setting up your display LucidLogix Virtu MVP solution comes with two distinct modes that allows you to e njoy better graphics either from your built-in video output (i-Mode) or from a discrete graphics card (d- Mode). i-Mode T o use LucidLogix Virtu MVP in i-Mode, the display must be connected to [...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 7-3 Chapter 7 7.1.3 Conguring LucidLogix Virtu MVP Launch the Virtu MVP Control Panel to allow you to congure the main features, adjust the performance settings and select applications for graphical virtualization. T o open the control panel, right-click LucidLogix Virtu MVP icon in the notication area and select Open Vir[...]

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    7-4 Chapter 7: Multiple GPU support Chapter 7 Click to turn Hyperformance® ON or OFF Click to turn Virtual Vsync ON or OFF Performance Allows you to turn ON/OFF the Hyperformance ® or Virtual Vsync function.[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 7-5 Chapter 7 See the descriptions of these columns below: • D column allows you to run applications with the discrete graphic card. Select D to enable 3D graphical performance for that application. • I column allows to run applications with iGPU. Select I for applications with media extensive performance. • H column allows [...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD A-1 Appendices Appendices 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. This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired op[...]

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    A-2 Appendices Appendices IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standar[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD A-3 Appendices REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr .asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been des[...]

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    A-4 Appendices Appendices Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. BSMI: T aiwan Wireless Statement Japan RF Equipment Statement KC[...]

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    P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD A-5 Appendices ASUS contact information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 1259 T elephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site www .asus.com.tw T echnical Support T elephone +86-21-3842991 1 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNA TIONAL (Ameri[...]

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    A-6 Appendices Appendices DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont , CA 94539. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD Conforms to the following spe[...]