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Chapter 4

The utility cannot detect the devices connected to your computer if the charging mode is 

enabled.

4.3.11 

USB

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

To launch this utility, open the 

AI Suite II

,

 

then click 

Tool > USB 

.

USB fast-charging mode settings

Click the dropdown box, and select a proper charge mode when your PC is off, in Sleep Mode, or 

Hibernate Mode.
• 

Disable:

 disables the USB fast-charging function.

• 

ASUS:

 fast-charges your connected ASUS devices.

• 

Apple:

 fast-charges your connected Apple devices.

• 

Kindle:

 fast-charges your Kindle devices.

• 

Others:

 charges other portable USB devices.

Application aids

Click to detect the 

currently connected 

device

Click to discard the 

settings

Click to apply the 

settings

Click to choose  

the USB fast-

charging mode 

settings

Displays the 

status of the 

connected device*

* The illustration above shows that no device connected to your PC for 

fast-charging.

Summary of Contents for P8Z77-I DELUXE

Page 1: ...Motherboard P8Z77 I DELUXE ...

Page 2: ...nation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product may contain copyrighted software that is licensed under the General Public License GPL and under the Lesser General Public License Version LGPL The GPL and LGPL licensed code in this product is distributed without any warranty Copies of these licenses are included in this produ...

Page 3: ... Motherboard layout 2 2 2 2 2 Central Processing Unit CPU 2 4 2 2 3 System memory 2 5 2 2 4 Expansion slot 2 14 2 2 5 Onboard switches 2 16 2 2 6 Onboard LEDs 2 18 2 2 7 Internal connectors 2 20 2 2 8 Jumper 2 27 2 3 Building your computer system 2 28 2 3 1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 2 28 2 3 2 CPU installation 2 29 2 3 3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2 31 2 ...

Page 4: ...onfiguration 3 23 3 5 7 APM 3 25 3 5 8 Network Stack 3 25 3 6 Monitor menu 3 26 3 7 Boot menu 3 29 3 8 Tools menu 3 31 3 8 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3 31 3 8 2 ASUS O C Profile 3 31 3 8 3 ASUS SPD Information 3 32 3 9 Exit menu 3 33 3 10 Updating BIOS 3 34 3 10 1 ASUS Update utility 3 34 3 10 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3 37 3 10 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3 38 3 10 4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3 39 Cha...

Page 5: ...art Technology 4 43 4 4 4 Intel Smart Connect Technology 4 49 4 5 RAID configurations 4 52 4 5 1 RAID definitions 4 52 4 5 2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4 53 4 5 3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4 53 4 5 4 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4 53 4 6 Creating a RAID driver disk 4 57 4 6 1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4 57 4 6 2 Creating a RAID driver disk i...

Page 6: ...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 en...

Page 7: ...ettings 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 LucidLogix Virtu MVP This chapter describes how to configure LucidLogix Virtu MVP Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for add...

Page 8: ...u 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 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 IMP...

Page 9: ...Hz 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 Supports LucidLogix Virtu MVP Technology LucidLogix Virtu MVP supports Windows 7 operating systems Storage Intel Z77 Express Chipset 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 sup...

Page 10: ...A Media Hub Smart Motion Control File Transfer Remote Desktop Remote Keyboard Mouse Capture Send available with V1 01 00 or later Wi Fi GO Remote for portable Smartphone Tablet supporting iOS and Android systems Wi Fi Engine for network sharing and connection Client Mode AP Mode ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface Network iControl featuring ins...

Page 11: ...SB 3 0 2 0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports 19 pin 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 CPU Fan connector 4 pin 1 x Chassis Fan connectors 4 pin System Panel connector Q Cable Front panel audio connector AAFP 24 pin EATX Power connector 8 pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x MemOK button 1 x Clear CMO...

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Page 13: ...ur package with the list below 1 2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items 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 Chapter 1 Product introduction Chapter 1 UserManual ASUS P8Z77 I DELUXE motherboard User manual Support DVD 2 x...

Page 14: ...66 O C 1600 1333 1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports 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 meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics multimedia and Internet applications The dual channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance PCI Express 3 0 PCI...

Page 15: ...telligent Processors 2 with DIGI VRM The world s first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use of two onboard chips EPU Energy Processing Unit and TPU TurboV 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 ext...

Page 16: ...t convenient remote multimedia integration the most entertaining Wi Fi sensor control and the most outstanding home cloud environment Future technology is instantly all in hand through ASUS Wi Fi GO USB Charger With a dedicated onboard controller quick charge your USB devices such iProducts smartphones tablets and other portable devices 50 faster even when the PC is powered off in sleep or hiberna...

Page 17: ...oads the latest BIOS automatically Hassle free updating for the ultimate convenience Network iControl Real time Network Bandwidth Control With a single click on off button the application currently in use has its data and network bandwidth prioritized over other programs Moreover you can prioritize your favorite software easily by configuring profiles through the intuitive user interface Within th...

Page 18: ... frequently accessed info Users can choose system performance settings and drag and drop boot priorities Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for complete insight New upgrade Quick and easy information for enhanced system control F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for sharing UEFI information and troubleshooting New F3 Shortcut for most a...

Page 19: ...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 communications 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 ...

Page 20: ...apable 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 and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in regards to energy consump...

Page 21: ...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 po...

Page 22: ...TXPWR CHA_FAN CON123 CON3 CON21 CON22 CPU_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power ALC 898 GR 8Mb BIOS SB_PWR 17cm 6 7in 17cm 6 7in MemOK DRAM_LED SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 AUDIO SPDIFO _HDMI _DP USB1 4 DVI ANTENNA_PORT USB3_34 SPDIF_OUT CHASSIS SPEAKER DDR3 DIMMB1 64bit 240 pin module DDR3 DIMMA1 64bit 240 pin module CLRTC CLR_CMOS_BFLASH ESATA3G12 _USB3 _12 LAN_USB3_E12 FLBK_LED LGA1155 Intel Z77 U...

Page 23: ...anel connector 10 1 pin F_PANEL 2 26 8 Onboard LED SB_PWR 2 18 9 Chassis intrusion connector 4 1 pin CHASSIS 2 23 10 Intel Z77 Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA3G_1 2 blue 2 21 11 Intel Z77 Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_1 2 gray 2 20 12 USB 3 0 connector 20 1 pin USB3_34 2 22 13 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP 2 24 14 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT 2 23 1...

Page 24: ...ler 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 warrant...

Page 25: ...y The motherboard comes with two 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 P8Z77 I DELUXE 240 pin DDR3 DIMM sockets DIMMA1 DIMMB1 ...

Page 26: ...te at http support microsoft com kb 929605 en us This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb 64MB chips or less Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit 8 Megabit Mb 1 Megabyte MB 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 ove...

Page 27: ...p Brand Chip NO Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs G SKILL F3 17600CL8D 4GBPS XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 8 8 8 24 1 65V GEIL GET34GB2200C9DC XMP 2GB DS 9 10 9 28 1 65V GEIL GET38GB2200C9ADC XMP 4GB DS 9 11 9 28 1 65V KINGMAX FLKE85F B8KJAA FEIS XMP 2GB DS KINGMAX FLKE85F B8KHA EEIH XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 1 5V 1 7V KINGMAX FLKE85F B8KJA FEIH XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 1 5V 1 7V P8Z77 I DELUXE M...

Page 28: ... 3x 2GB DS 1 65V KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3x 2GB DS 1 65V Transcend TX2000KLN 8GK XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB DS 1 6V Asint SLA302G08 ML2HB XMP 4GB DS HYNIX H5TQ2G8 3BFR H9C PATRIOT PVT36G2000LLK 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 8 8 8 24 1 65V P8Z77 I DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR3 2000 O C MHz capability Vendors Part No Size SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional...

Page 29: ... 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 7 7 8 24 XMP 1 35V G SKILL F3 12800CL7D 4GBRM XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 7 8 7 24 1 6V G SKILL F3 12800CL8D 4GBRM XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 8 8 8 24 1 60V G SKILL F3 12800CL9D 4GBECO XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 XMP 1 35V G SKILL F3 12800CL9D 4GBRL XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5V G SKILL F3 12800CL9T 6GBNQ XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5V 1 6V G SKILL F3 12800CL7D 8GBRH XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB DS 7 8 7 2...

Page 30: ...ltage A DATA AD31333G002GMU 2GB DS 8 8 8 24 1 65 1 85V A DATA AD63I1C1624EV 4GB DS A Data 3CCA 1509A A DATA AM2U139C4P2 4GB DS ADATA 3CCD 1509A EL1127T A DATA SU3U1333W8G9 B 8GB DS ELPIDA J4208BASE DJ F Apacer 78 A1GC6 9L1 2GB DS Apacer AM5D5808DEWSBG Apacer 78 A1GC6 9L1 2GB DS Apacer AM5D5808FEQSBG 9 Apacer AU02GFA33C9NBGC 2GB DS Apacer AM5D5808APQSBG Apacer 78 B1GDE 9L10C 4GB DS Apacer AM5D5908C...

Page 31: ...9 1 5V KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9 2G 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BDSE DJ F 9 1 5V KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9 2G SP low profile 2GB DS KTC D1288JEMFNGD9U 1 5V KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9 2G SP low profile 2GB DS KINGSTON D1288JPSFPGD9U 1 5V KINGSTON KHX1333C7D3K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 7 1 65V KINGSTON KHX1333C9D3UK2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 9 XMP 1 25V KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9 4G low profile 4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BCSE DJ F 9 1 5V KIN...

Page 32: ...L RMR1870EC58E9F 1333 4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BCSE DJ F RiDATA C304627CB1AG22Fe 2GB DS RiDATA N A 9 RiDATA E304459CB1AG32Cf 4GB DS RiDATA N A 9 SILICON POWER SP001GBLTU133S01 1GB SS NANYA NT5CB128M8AN CG 9 SILICON POWER SP001GBLTU133S02 1GB SS Elixir N2CB1680AN C6 9 SILICON POWER SP002GBLTU133S02 2GB DS Elixir N2CB1680AN C6 9 TAKEMS TMS1GB364D081 107EY 1GB SS 7 7 7 20 1 5V TAKEMS TMS2GB364D081 107EY 2G...

Page 33: ...t you install the module into A1 slot 2 DIMMs Supports two 2 modules inserted into both slots as one pair of Dual channel memory configuration ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs Load the X M P or D O C P settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL ...

Page 34: ...ug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components Slot No Slot Description 1 PCIe 3 0 2 0 x16 slot x16 P8Z77 I DELUXE 1 The PCIe 3 0 speed is supported by Intel 3rd generation Core processors ...

Page 35: ...rd A B C D E F G H Intel PCH SATA Controller 0 shared Intel PCH SATA Controller 1 shared SMBUS Controller shared Thermal Controller shared EHCI 0 shared EHCI 1 shared PCIE x16 shared shared shared shared ASMedia USB 3 0 shared shared shared shared Intel 82579V LAN shared ...

Page 36: ...gs If the test fails the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases indicating different test processes Due to memory tuning requirement the system automatically reboots when each timing set is tested If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning process the DRAM_LED lights continuously Replace the DIMMs with ones recom...

Page 37: ...U LED If you change the switch setting to Enable under the OS environment the TPU function will be activated after the next system bootup You may use the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the TurboV EVO application adjust the BIOS setup program or enable the TPU switch at the same time However the system will use the last setting you have made For ensuring the system performance turn the switch se...

Page 38: ...otherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON in sleep mode or in soft off mode This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED P8Z77 I DELUXE SB_PWR ON Standby Power Powered Off OFF P8Z77 I DELUXE Onbo...

Page 39: ...BK LED FLBK_LED 4 DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process If an error is found the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is solved This user friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second P8Z77 I DELUXE P8Z77 I DELUXE DRAM LED DRAM LED ...

Page 40: ...nectors set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to RAID Mode Refer to section 3 5 3 SATA Configuration for details Before creating a RAID set refer to section 4 4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD When using NCQ set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to AHCI Mode Refer to section 3 5 3 SATA Configuration for details You must install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later versi...

Page 41: ... set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to RAID Mode Refer to section 3 5 3 SATA Configuration for details Before creating a RAID set refer to section 4 4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD When using NCQ set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to AHCI Mode Refer to section 3 5 3 SATA Configuration for details You must install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later versions bef...

Page 42: ...nectors 10 1 pin USB56 USB78 These connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed The USB 2 0 module is purchased separately P8Z77 I DELUXE P8Z77 I DELUXE USB3 0 Front panel connecto...

Page 43: ...nector 4 1 pin CHASSIS This connector is for a chassis mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event By default the pin labeled Ch...

Page 44: ...ront 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 definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard s high definition audio capability...

Page 45: ... unit PSU that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2 3 and provides a minimum power of 350W Do not forget to connect the 4 pin 8 pin EATX12 V power plug otherwise the system will not boot Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power consuming devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate If you are uncertai...

Page 46: ... or written to the HDD Power Soft off button 2 pin PWRBTN This 2 pin connector is for the system power button Reset button 2 pin RESET This 2 pin connector is for the chassis mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power 11 System panel connector 10 1 pin PANEL This connector supports several chassis mounted functions The ASUS Q Cable allows you to easily connect or d...

Page 47: ...1 2 3 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 4 Hold down the Del key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data Except when clearing the RTC RAM never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position Removing the cap will cause system boot failure If the steps above do not help remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After clearin...

Page 48: ...ts to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips cross screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1155 CPU Intel LGA 1155 compatible CPU Fan DIMM 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 ...

Page 49: ...ASUS P8Z77 I DELUXE 2 29 Chapter 2 1 2 3 2 3 2 CPU installation The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket A B ...

Page 50: ...2 30 Chapter 2 Hardware information Chapter 2 5 4 A B C ...

Page 51: ...er 2 2 3 3 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 To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 B B A A 1 3 4 ...

Page 52: ...2 32 Chapter 2 Hardware information Chapter 2 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 A B B A 1 ...

Page 53: ...ASUS P8Z77 I DELUXE 2 33 Chapter 2 1 2 3 To remove a DIMM 2 3 4 DIMM installation B A ...

Page 54: ... the motherboard into the chassis ensuring that its rear I O ports are aligned to the chassis s rear I O panel 3 Place four screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis Use the screws you removed earlier for holes indicated with A and two screws bundled with the chassis for holes indicated with B P8Z77 I DELUXE If the screw thread of the screws holes in the c...

Page 55: ...ASUS P8Z77 I DELUXE 2 35 Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard P8Z77 I DELUXE ...

Page 56: ...2 36 Chapter 2 Hardware information Chapter 2 2 3 6 ATX Power connection 1 2 OR ...

Page 57: ...ASUS P8Z77 I DELUXE 2 37 Chapter 2 2 3 7 SATA device connection 2 OR 1 ...

Page 58: ...ardware information Chapter 2 2 3 8 Front I O Connector To install front panel Connector or Q Cable USB 2 0 AAFP To install USB 2 0 Connector To install front panel audio connector USB 3 0 To install USB 3 0 Connector ...

Page 59: ...ASUS P8Z77 I DELUXE 2 39 Chapter 2 2 3 9 Expansion Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards ...

Page 60: ...vice station for help 2 3 10 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way to flash the BIOS It allows overclockers to try new BIOS versions easily without having to enter their existing BIOS or operating system Just plug in USB storage and push the dedicated button for 3 seconds and the BIOS is automatically flashed using standby power Worry free overclocking for the ultima...

Page 61: ... ports 1 and 2 support ASUS USB 3 0 UASP Mode 4 Intel LAN RJ 45 port 11 DVI I port 5 Intel USB 3 0 ports 1 and 2 support ASUS USB 3 0 UASP bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger 12 HDMI port 6 Audio I O ports 13 DisplayPort 7 USB BIOS Flashback button and Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LED and audio port definitions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 12 10 11 8 13 Due to Intel lim...

Page 62: ... USB 3 0 controller limitation USB 3 0 devices can only be used under Windows OS environment and after the USB 3 0 driver installation USB 3 0 devices can only be used as data storage only We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3 0 devices to USB 3 0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3 0 devices ASUS Wi Fi GO card automatically sets itself to the country s available Wi Fi ch...

Page 63: ...ASUS P8Z77 I DELUXE 2 43 Chapter 2 Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2 1 channel Speakers 2 3 12 Audio I O connections Audio I O ports ...

Page 64: ...2 44 Chapter 2 Hardware information Chapter 2 Connect to 4 1 channel Speakers Connect to 5 1 channel Speakers Connect to 7 1 channel Speakers ...

Page 65: ...OS beeps refer to the BIOS beep codes table below or additional messages appear on the screen If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power the system may have failed a power on test Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance You can hear the BIOS beep only when you have connected a buzzer to the speaker header 7 At power on ...

Page 66: ...2 46 Chapter 2 Hardware information Chapter 2 ...

Page 67: ...p the computer the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program Press Del during the Power On Self Test POST to enter the Setup utility Otherwise POST continues with its test routines If you wish to enter Setup after POST press Ctrl Alt Delete or press the reset button on the system chassis to restart the system You can also turn the system off and then turn it back on to restart t...

Page 68: ...anges and resets the system or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU motherboard temperature CPU 5V 3 3V 12V voltage output CPU chassis power fan speed Power Saving mode Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Loads optimized default Selects the boot device priority Selects the boot device priority Displays the system properties of the selected mode...

Page 69: ...configuration Tool For configuring options for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Version 2 00 1208 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Enabled Disabled Bluetooth Controller Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Shortcut F5 Optimized Defaults F10 Sa...

Page 70: ...ar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or Page Up Page Down keys to display the other items on the screen Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings Gener...

Page 71: ... the Administrator s password is set then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup If ONLY the User s password is set then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup In Setup the User will have Administrator rights The password must be 3 to 20 characters long Administrator Password Not Installed User Password Not Installed Administrator...

Page 72: ...s Enter when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed User Password If you have set a user password you must enter the user password for accessing the system The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a user ...

Page 73: ...clocking related items Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard Scroll down to display the following items ...

Page 74: ...ed by your memory module Configuration options Profile 1 Profile 2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement Enabled Enabled Sets to Enabled for maximum performance under XMP Manual User defined memory frequency mode Disabled Set to Disabled for default core ratio settings Turbo Ratio Auto Allows you to set the CPU ratio automatically or manually Auto Sets all Turbo Ratio to Intel CPU default settings automatica...

Page 75: ...Enabled EPU Setting Auto This item appears only when you set the EPU Power Saving Mode item to Enabled and allows you to select the EPU power saving mode Configuration options Auto Light Power Saving Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Max Power Saving Mode OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance Configuration options OK C...

Page 76: ...Clock DRAM WRITE to READ Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 15 DRAM Clock DRAM CKE Minimum pulse width Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 15 DRAM Clock DRAM CAS Write Latency Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 15 DRAM Clock DRAM RTL CHA Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 63 DRAM Clock DRAM RTL CHB Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 63 DRAM Cl...

Page 77: ...r Slew CHB Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 7 DRAM Clock Receiver Slew CHA Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 7 DRAM Clock Receiver Slew CHB Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 7 DRAM Clock MCH Duty Sense CHA Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 31 DRAM Clock MCH Duty Sense CHB Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 31 DRAM Clock Channel A DIMM Control ...

Page 78: ...djust the value Long Duration Maintained Auto Allows you to maintain the turbo ratio s long duration power Use the and keys to adjust the value Short Duration Power Limit Auto Allows you to limit the turbo ratio s long duration power Use the and keys to adjust the value Primary Plane Current Limit Auto Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for CPU cores Use and key to adjust the ...

Page 79: ...d Optimized Extreme Manual Adjustment DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to Extreme and Manual Mode The thermal conditions should be monitored CPU Power Duty Control T Probe DIGI VRM Duty control adjusts the current and thermal conditions of every component s phase Configuration options T Probe Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance Extreme Select to maintain the VRM current balan...

Page 80: ...ars only when you set the CPU Voltage item to Offset Mode and allows you to set the Offset voltage The values range from 0 005V to 0 635V with a 0 005V interval CPU Manual Voltage Auto This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to Manual Mode and allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage The values range from 0 800V to 1 990V with a 0 005V interval Refer to the CPU documentation before s...

Page 81: ... Sets to Enabled for EMI control DRAM Voltage Auto Allows you to set the DRAM voltage The values range from 1 200V to 2 135V with a 0 005V interval According to Intel CPU specifications DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1 65V may damage the CPU permanently We recommend you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1 65V VCCSA Voltage Auto Allows you to set the VCCSA voltage The values...

Page 82: ...es Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit CPU Configuration Parameters UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode Version 2 00 1208 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Shortcut F5 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit F12 Print Screen CPU Configuration PCH Configuration SATA Configuration System Agent Configu...

Page 83: ... the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down Disabled Disables the CPU thermal monitor function Active Processor Cores All Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package The configuration options vary with the CPU types Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Enabled Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID f...

Page 84: ...Clock and the BCLK Frequency Use and keys to adjust the ratio The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST Disabled The CPU runs at its default speed Enabled The operating system controls the CPU speed Turbo Mode Enabled Allows you to set the processor cores to run fa...

Page 85: ...ation options Enabled Disabled Entry After Immediately This item appears only when you set the Entry on S3 RTC Wake to Enabled and allows you to set the RTC wake timer at S3 entry Configuration options Immediately 1 minute 2 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 1 hour 2 hours Active Page Threshold Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Active Page Threshold Support Confi...

Page 86: ... Hot Plug Enabled SATA Mode Selection AHCI Allows you to set the SATA configuration IDE Set to IDE Mode when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices AHCI Set to AHCI Mode when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that in...

Page 87: ...der Standby Enabled Allows you to enable the Intel Graphics Render Standby support to reduce the iGPU power use when idle Configuration options Disabled Enabled iGPU Multi Monitor Disabled Allows you to enable the iGPU Multi Monitor For Lucid Virtu MVP function supports set this item to Enabled to empower both integrated and discrete graphics iGPU shared system memory size is fixed in 64MB Configu...

Page 88: ...to or Enabled and allows you to enable or disable the Legacy USB 3 0 Support Enabled Enables the support for USB 3 0 devices on legacy operating systems OS Disabled Disables the function Intel xHCI Mode Smart Auto Allows you to select the Intel xHCI Mode Configuration options Smart Auto Auto Enabled Disabled EHCI Hand off Disabled Enabled Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI h...

Page 89: ...er item to Enabled Front Panel Type HD Allows you to set the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 or high definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports HD Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to high definition audio AC97 Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 SPDIF Out Type SPDIF SPDIF Sets to SPDIF f...

Page 90: ...nabled and allows you to enable or disable the ASmedia USB 3 0 Battery Charging Support Enabled Enables Asmedia USB 3 0 fast battery charging support for USB 3 0 devices complying with the BC 1 1 regulation Disabled Disables battery charging support Intel LAN Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the Intel LAN controller Disabled Disables the controller Intel PXE OPROM Disabled This item appears only...

Page 91: ...Off The system goes into off state after an AC power loss Last State The system goes into either off or on state whatever the system state was before the AC power loss Power On By PCIE Disabled Disabled Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake on LAN feature of the Intel LAN device Enabled Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake on LAN feature of the Intel LAN device Power On By RTC Disabl...

Page 92: ...Speed Low Limit 200 RPM CPU Fan Profile Standard Chassis Q Fan Control Enabled Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM F10 Save ESC Exit F12 Print Screen CPU Temperature MB Temperature xxxºC xxxºF The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures CPU Fan Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore N A...

Page 93: ...CPU fan speed Manual Sets to Manual to assign detailed fan speed control parameters The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to Manual CPU Upper Temperature 70 Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 20ºC to 75ºC CPU Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the and keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 20 to 1...

Page 94: ... to assign detailed fan speed control parameters The following four items appear only when you set Chassis Fan Profile to Manual Chassis Upper Temperature 70 Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 40ºC to 90ºC Chassis Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the and keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 60 to 100 When the chassis...

Page 95: ...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 Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Version 2 00 1208 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Select the keyboard NumLock state Select Screen Select Item...

Page 96: ...y ROM Launch Legacy ROM EFI Compatibe ROM Launch UEFI Compatible ROM Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system To select the boot device during system startup press F8 when ASUS Logo appears To access Windows OS in Safe Mode do...

Page 97: ... 2 ASUS O C Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Save BIOS settings to Profile Back Tool ASUS O C Profile UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created O C Profile Configuration Setup Profile 1 Status Not Installed Setup Profile 2 Status Not Installed Setup P...

Page 98: ... and then select Yes 3 8 3 ASUS SPD Information Allows you to view the DRAM SPD information Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot DIMM Slot number Back Tool ASUS SPD Information UEFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode Tool DIMM Slot DIMM_A1 Manufacturer Samsung Module Size 1024 MBytes Maximum Bandwidth 1333 Mhz Part Number M391B2873DZ1 CH9 Serial Number 060369f9 Product Week Year 50 2012 SPD Ext XMP JEDEC...

Page 99: ...n from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved When you select this option or if you press F10 a confirmation window appears Select Yes to save changes and exit Discard Changes Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes When you select this option or if you press Esc a confirmation window appears Select Yes to discard changes and exit ASUS E...

Page 100: ... the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities 3 10 1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Upd...

Page 101: ... 4 You can decide whether to change the BIOS boot logo which is the image appearing on screen during the Power On Self Tests POST Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to continue 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process 3 Select the BIOS version that you want to download Click Next To update the BIOS through the Internet 1 From the ASUS Update screen select ...

Page 102: ...ed software configuration Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file 2 Locate the BIOS file from the Open window click Open and click Next 3 You can decide whether to change the BIOS boot logo Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to continue 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process To update the BIOS through a BIOS file 1 From the ASUS Update screen select Update...

Page 103: ...EZ Flash Utility and press Enter to enable it 3 Press Tab to switch to the Drive Info field 4 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS and then press Enter 5 Press Tab to switch to the Folder Info field 6 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file and then press Enter to perform the BIOS update process Reboot the system when the update process i...

Page 104: ...Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port 3 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically 4 The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting To ensure system compatibility and stability we recom...

Page 105: ... the current BIOS file 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 actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown Before updating BIOS 1 Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in FAT32 16 format and single partition 2 Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Update...

Page 106: ... after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1 At the FreeDOS prompt type bupdater pc g and press Enter ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1 30 2012 12 22 Current ROM Update ROM A Note Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down Home End Move B Backup Esc Exit P8Z77ID CAP 2097152 2012 02 02 17 30 48 PATH A BOARD P...

Page 107: ...settings and hardware options vary Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information Ensure that you install the Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice Visit the ...

Page 108: ... Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files The screenshots in this section are for reference only The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD vary by models 1 Click the Manual tab Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the manual list on the left 2 The Manual folder of the support DVD appears Double click the folder of your selected software 3 Some software manuals a...

Page 109: ...e II automatically starts when you enter the Windows operating system OS The AI Suite II icon appears in the Windows notification area Click the icon to open the AI Suite II main menu bar Click each button to select and launch a utility to monitor the system to update the motherboard BIOS to display the system information and to customize the settings of AI Suite II The Auto Tuning button appears ...

Page 110: ...age and DRAM Bus voltage in Windows environment and takes effect in real time without exiting and rebooting the OS Refer to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable For system stability all changes made in TurboV will not be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on ...

Page 111: ...djust the CPU ratio 1 Click on the CPU Ratio tab 2 Drag the adjustment bar upwards or downwards to the desired value 3 Click on Apply to make the change take effect CPU Ratio Click to restore all start up settings Adjustment bar Applies all changes immediately Undoes all changes without applying Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to Auto before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV Refer to C...

Page 112: ...t Tuning fast CPU overclocking Extreme Tuning extreme overclocking for CPU GPU and memory Using Fast Tuning 1 Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast 2 Read through the warning messages and click OK to start auto overclocking 3 TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU saves BIOS settings and restarts the system After re entering Windows a message appears indicating auto tuning success Click O...

Page 113: ...lick Stop 4 If you did not click Stop in the previous step TurboV automatically starts further system overclocking and stability test An animation appears indicating the overclocking process Click Stop if you want to cancel the Overclocking process 5 TurboV automatically adjusts and saves BIOS settings and restarts the system After re entering Windows a message appears indicating auto tuning succe...

Page 114: ... efficiency generating less heat to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD launch DIGI VRM by clicking Tool DIGI VRM on the AI Suite II main menu bar Application aids Apply all changes immediately Undo all changes without applying 1 2 3 6 7 4 5 Application aids Apply all changes immediately Undo all changes without applying 8...

Page 115: ...um to enhance system stability 4 iGPU Load line Calibration iGPU Load line is based onIntel VRM specifications and affects the iGPU voltage A higher value can get a higher iGPU voltage and a good performance but decreases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions 5 iGPU Current Capability A higher value brings higher iGPU power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously to enhance ...

Page 116: ...l EPU on the AI Suite II main menu bar 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 software configuration Shifts between the display of Total and ...

Page 117: ...d cool environment Launching FAN Xpert After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD launch FAN Xpert by clicking Tool Fan Xpert on the AI Suite II main menu bar Fan setting Disable disables the Fan Xpert function Standard adjusts the fan speed in a moderate pattern Silent minimizes the fan speed for quiet fan operation Turbo maximizes the fan speed for the best cooling effect User...

Page 118: ...te II from the motherboard support DVD launch Probe II by clicking Tool Probe II on the AI Suite II main menu bar Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration Configuring Probe II Click the Voltage Temperature Fan Speed tabs to activate the sensors or to adjust the sensor threshold values The Preference tab allows y...

Page 119: ...Recorder Click on Voltage Temperature Fan Speed tabs for the status you want to monitor Colored lines will automatically appear on the diagram to indicate the immediate changes in the system status Using History Record 1 Click on the History Record tab and adjust the settings on the left for Record Interval and Record Duration according to need 2 Click on Start Recording to start measurement and r...

Page 120: ...on when you connect your USB device to your system the system automatically detects your USB device and starts a fast USB charging The charging speed may get 3 times faster than that of the standard USB devices Check your USB device manufacturer if it fully supports the BC 1 1 function The actual charging speed may vary with your USB device s conditions Ensure to remove and reconnect your USB devi...

Page 121: ...enu bar Configuring USB 3 0 Boost 1 Connect a USB 3 0 device to the USB 3 0 port 2 USB 3 0 Boost automatically detects the property of the connected device and switches to Turbo mode or UASP mode if UASP is supported by the connected device 3 You can manually switch the USB 3 0 mode back to Normal mode at any time Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asu...

Page 122: ... and allows you to stream media files to a DLNA supported device Remote Desktop Allows you to view your computer s desktop and remotely operate your computer in real time from your mobile device Remote Keyboard and Mouse Allows you to use your mobile device s touch panel as a remote keyboard and mouse for your computer Smart Motion Control Allows you to remotely control your computer using your mo...

Page 123: ...te Turn on your mobile device s Wi Fi connection Ensure that your mobile device is within the same network as your computer 1 On your mobile device tap and tap Enter on the Wi Fi GO Remote page Tap the computer you want to connect to your mobile device 2 3 Ensure to enable the WAKE ON LAN function of your computer Right click Computer Manage Device Manager Network Adapters right click the selected...

Page 124: ...y vary with the mobile device s operating system Wi Fi GO menu Wi Fi GO Remote menu Screen type Low Density 120 ldpi Medium Density 160 mdpi High Density 240 hdpi Extra high density 320 xhdpi Screen Resolution 1024 x 600 WXGA 1280x800 1024 x 768 1280 x 768 1536 x 1152 1920 x 1152 1920 x 1200 2048 x 1536 2560 x 1536 2560 x 1600 Below are the supported screen resolution of your mobile devices ...

Page 125: ... to select source location Click to select receiver Click any of the tabs to select your preferred media file type 3 When using your DLNA display such as DLNA TV as the receiver ensure that DLNA function is enabled When using another computer as the receiver launch Windows Media Player click Stream Allow remote control of my Player to remotely control media playback When using the computer as send...

Page 126: ... the music playlist Tick Playlist Click 1 2 Tick to select or deselect the music file and click Save Profile Select the profile name and click Save To add as a new playlist key in your profile name and click Save To delete playlist select the profile and click 3 4 5 To play music Click Music tab Tick Library to view or play files Tick Playlist and select an existing playlist from the dropdown list...

Page 127: ... a video file Click Video tab Tick Library to view the video files from your local computer Tick Playlist to view the video files saved in your profile Click the video file you want to watch and click Change the resolution from the Quality dropdown list 1 2 3 4 Tick to select or deselect the video file and click Save Profile Select the profile name and click Save To add as a new playlist key in yo...

Page 128: ...mage slideshow plays when pressing 1 2 To edit the image library Tick Library Click to add or delete image files 1 2 Click Add and locate the file from the directory To delete tick the selected file and click Delete Click OK 3 4 Tick to select or deselect the image file and click Save Profile Select the profile name and click Save To add as a new playlist key in your profile name and click Save To...

Page 129: ... Image optimization or Speed optimization for your mobile device Click Apply 1 2 3 Click to go back to main menu Application help Click to select a video codec Using the DLNA Media Hub via Wi Fi GO Remote You can access the DLNA Media Hub on your mobile device via Wi Fi GO Remote Tap DLNA Media Hub Select and tap the receiver name 1 2 Tap Music Video or Photo select a file and tap Your mobile devi...

Page 130: ...he Remote Desktop via Wi Fi GO Remote When the Remote Desktop is enabled the mobile device shows the contents of your desktop The Wi Fi GO Remote s user interface shown above is for reference only and may vary with the mobile device s operating system ...

Page 131: ...anel as a remote keyboard and mouse for your computer Mouse tap area Tick to hold left click function Tap to customize mouse settings Tap to left click Tap to right click Tap to scroll up or down Control keys Mouse settings Tap and drag scroll bar to adjust the mouse settings Tap to restore default settings ...

Page 132: ...es are automatically saved in the mobile device s SD card 7 In the Proximity tab select the function or application that will launch or run in your computer when your mobile device s touch panel is near or close to a stationary or moving object 6 Your device must support a motion sensor function Before using Smart Motion Control ensure that your computer is connected to your mobile device For more...

Page 133: ... the files transferred from desktop to mobile device Using File Transfer via Wi Fi GO Remote When the File Transfer is enabled the mobile device shows the files in your mobile device Tap to select files for transfer Tap to send selected files Tap to select all files Tap to clear all files Using File Transfer Right click the file and click Send to Device name After the transfer is complete click OK...

Page 134: ...sword Capture Send Allows you to capture screenshots and send them wirelessly to other mobile devices Click to go back to main menu Application help When you launch the Wi Fi GO Remote the application prompts you to key in the computer s password Your password must contain 6 12 letters or numbers This function only supports Android 2 3 and later versions This function will be available on Wi Fi GO...

Page 135: ...down box and select a proper charge mode when your PC is off in Sleep Mode or Hibernate Mode Disable disables the USB fast charging function ASUS fast charges your connected ASUS devices Apple fast charges your connected Apple devices Kindle fast charges your Kindle devices Others charges other portable USB devices Application aids Click to detect the currently connected device Click to discard th...

Page 136: ...Click to fast charge your device Disabling the charging function Click to stop charging your device Click to stop fast charging the connected device Click to fast charge your connected device Indicates that the portable device is in charging mode Click to rescan the connected device Clicking the stops the charging of your connected device and rescans for other detected devices Click the to re enab...

Page 137: ... number of days for the next download update available Click Apply to save the BIOS download schedule Click Cancel to cancel the changes made Downloading the updated BIOS Plug the flash drive before you start downloading Click Check for New BIOS Update to look for an updated BIOS firmware Wait for the system to check the latest BIOS firmware 1 2 1 2 Current BIOS information Cancels all changes App...

Page 138: ...select the USB flashdrive and click Download After the download is complete click OK 1 2 P8Z77 I DELUXE P8Z77ID CAP 0231 02 28 2012 0231 02 28 2012 0231 02 28 2012 P8Z77 I DELUXE 0231 02 28 2012 0231 02 28 2012 After you download the BIOS file to your flash drive you can update the motherboard s BIOS Refer to 2 3 10 USB BIOS Flashback for details ...

Page 139: ...g EZ Start EZ Start allows you to quickly activate Network iControl and set the highest bandwidth priority for your top currently running program To use EZ Start 1 Click the EZ Start tab 2 Click ON OFF to enable disable Network iControl By default Network iControl is set to ON When switched off the Quick Connection EZ Profile and Info are disabled You may monitor the bandwidth priority from your d...

Page 140: ... the PPPoE settings Right click in the taskbar and select Open Network and Sharing Center Right click the PPPoE Connection and select Properties Click the Options tab and deselect Prompt for name and password certificate etc Click OK to complete the auto PPPoE connection settings You only need to configure the PPPoE connection settings once Obtain the necessary information about your PPPoE connect...

Page 141: ...ine anytime option then select the connection name in the Connection Name dropdown box Click Apply to enable PPPoE automatic network connection You can also enable the No Delay TCP function to help improve the network performance 1 2 3 Click to select Connection Name Tick to set the auto PPPoE connection Click to apply settings Click ON to improve network performance ...

Page 142: ...ct the way you would like to do with the BIOS utility Click on Next and follow the instructions to complete your request Update BIOS from Internet Download the latest BIOS utility from the ASUS service website www asus com and follow the suggested procedures to update the BIOS version on your system Download BIOS from Internet Download the latest BIOS utility from the ASUS service website www asus...

Page 143: ...eginning Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD launch MyLogo by clicking Update MyLogo on the AI Suite II main menu bar Using MyLogo Select the way you would like to do update your boot logo Then click Next and follow the given instructions Change the BIOS boot logo of my motherboard 1 Under Current BIOS click Browse and choose the desired image for yo...

Page 144: ...ou restart your computer Change the boot logo of a downloaded BIOS file and update or do not update this BIOS to the motherboard 1 At BIOS File Browse to download the requested BIOS file to your system This utility will help you detect the compatibility of the BIOS version 2 Then at Picture File Browse to select the desired image for boot logo Click Next 3 Follow steps 2 5 in Change the BIOS boot ...

Page 145: ...dio Manager icon on the taskbar Double click on the icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager Control settings window Configuration options Information button Exit button Minimize button B Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration Due to Intel Z77 ...

Page 146: ...em to run smoothly for the Intel 2012 Desktop responsiveness you must meet the following requirements 1 CPU Intel 3rd 2nd generation Core Processor family 2 OS Windows 7 operating systems 3 SSD One dedicated SSD Solid State Disk to support Intel Smart Response and Intel Rapid Start Technology is necessary Refer to the SSD Capacity Requirements table for the information of SSD size partition capaci...

Page 147: ...ntel Rapid Start and Intel Smart Connect Separate 20GB and 2GB partition SSD size 22GB Separate 20GB and 4GB partition SSD size 24GB Separate 20GB and 8GB partition SSD size 28GB The SSD used for Intel Rapid Start and Intel Smart Response is not allowed for creating RAID Due to OS behavior Intel Rapid Start Technology works inefficiently with over 4G system memory under Windows 7 32 bit operating ...

Page 148: ...s necessary Refer to section 3 5 3 SATA Configuration for details Installing Intel Smart Response Technology 1 Place the support DVD to the optical drive The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has enabled the Autorun feature 2 Click the Drivers tab then click Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver software 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation Using the Inte...

Page 149: ...Technology Intel Rapid Start Technology allows you to quickly resume your computer from sleeping mode Saving your computer s system memory to the configured SSD provides a faster wake up response time but keeps the energy in a low profile Before applying Intel Rapid Start Technology go to Advanced Mode Advanced PCH Configuration in BIOS item and enable Intel Rapid Start Technology Ensure to follow...

Page 150: ...steps 5 Key in the required partition size and must be equal to the system DRAM memory 1GB 1024MB Click Shrink Go to Start Control Panel System and Security System and check the DRAM size information The unallocated volume is allocated to the selected disk If your SSD is smaller than 64GB and is set to Full disk capacity caching option for Intel Smart Response you can not see any volume in the Dis...

Page 151: ...e partition primary and press Enter 10 After creating a primary partition type detail disk and press Enter to view the details of the partitioned disk 11 Select the RAW volume which has the same size as the shrinked volume type select volume x x number and press Enter to store the Intel Rapid Start partition The value x refers to a disk number where you want to create the store partition The value...

Page 152: ...ology Enabling and disabling the Intel Rapid Start Technology under the OS Install the Intel Rapid Start Technology first from your support DVD in order to launch the Intel Rapid Start Manager After creating the partition launch the Intel Rapid Start Manager to enable or disable the Intel Rapid Start Technology 1 Click the Show hidden icons arrow from the right side of the task bar and click Intel...

Page 153: ...e recovery type select disk x x number and press Enter The value x refers to a disk number where you want to delete the store partition 2 Tick On in the Status field to enable the function and click Save Click to enable or disable battery saving mode This function only applies to notebooks Select and click to enable or disable the function Click to enable or disable the timer When enabled move the...

Page 154: ...pe delete partition override and press Enter The diskpart utility deletes the selected partition 7 In the desktop click Start right click Computer and click Manage 8 In the Computer Management window click Disk Management right click the shrinked new volume and select Extend Volume 9 As the Extend Volume Wizard appears click Next The value x refers to a disk number where you want to delete the sto...

Page 155: ... activated the Intel Smart Connect Technology periodically wakes up the system from sleeping mode performs user state gathering and initiates re entry to sleeping mode to wake up after a set time interval Intel Smart Connect Technology supports Windows Live Mail Microsoft Outlook and Seesmic applications It is necessary to enable the items of the PCH Configuration in the BIOS before applying the I...

Page 156: ...nsure that the internet is in connection when enabling the Intel Smart Connect Technology 1 Click Start All Programs Intel Intel Smart Connect Technology 2 In the Basic tab click Enable Updating When enabled the Advanced tab is available for advanced function settings Click to enable or disable the function When the scroll bar is activated adjust the waking up time period for Internet data update ...

Page 157: ...e Advanced tab To reset to defaults click Reset All to Defaults 4 In the Advanced tab set up the schedule during low power usage time period for power saving This setting only applies to the assigned time period 5 In the Help tab click About to view the feature s version Click Topics to learn more about the Intel Smart Connect Technology and its configuration ...

Page 158: ...se of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup RAID 1 Data mirroring copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to a second drive If one drive fails the disk array management software directs all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fa...

Page 159: ...p Refer to Chapter 3 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup Due to chipset limitation when set any of SATA ports to RAID mode all SATA ports run at RAID mode together 4 5 4 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 1 Turn on the system 2 During POST press Ctrl I to display the utility main menu Intel R Ra...

Page 160: ...us and select the menu options The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM v10 5 1 1070 Copyright C 2003 10 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved CREATE VOLUME MENU HELP Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is 16 characters or less Change TAB Next ESC...

Page 161: ...RAID 10 64KB RAID 5 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing WARNING ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST Are you sure you want to create this volume Y N 9 Press Y to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu or N to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu 7 When the Capacity item...

Page 162: ... set you want to delete and then press Del The following warning message appears 3 Press Y to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu or press N to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM v10 5 1 1070 Copyright C 2003 10 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved DELETE VOLUME MENU HELP Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non RAID WARNING ALL D...

Page 163: ...er the BIOS setup utility 3 Set the optical drive as the primary boot device 4 Insert the support DVD into the optical drive 5 Save changes and exit BIOS 6 When the Make Disk menu appears press 1 to create a RAID driver disk 7 Insert a formatted floppy disk into the USB floppy disk drive then press Enter 8 Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process 4 6 2 Creating a RAID driv...

Page 164: ...ons to complete the installation To install the RAID driver for Windows Vista or later OS 1 During the OS installation click Load Driver to allow you to select the installation media containing the RAID driver 2 Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive and then click Browse 3 Click the name of the device you ve inserted go to Drivers R...

Page 165: ...rive and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID driver 2 Right click My Computer on the Windows desktop or start menu and then select Manage from the pop up window 3 Select Device Manager From the Universal Serial Bus controllers right click xxxxxx USB Floppy and then select Properties from the pop up window The name of the USB floppy disk drive varies with different vendors or 4 Click Details...

Page 166: ...f the two sections id USB VID_xxxx PID_xxxx usbstor 10 Save and exit the file Add the same line to both sections The VID and PID vary with different vendors 7 Use Notepad to open the file HardwareIds scsi iaAHCI_DesktopWorkstationServer id PCI VEN_8086 DEV_1C02 CC_0106 iaStor id USB VID_03EE PID_6901 usbstor HardwareIds scsi iaStor_DesktopWorkstationServer id PCI VEN_8086 DEV_2822 CC_0104 iaStor i...

Page 167: ... both Intel Graphics Accelerator and graphics card driver before installing LucidLogix Virtu MVP from ASUS support DVD Refer to 3 5 4 System Configuration for details Hyperformance and Virtual Sync are enabled when using more than one discrete GPU at the same time Supports NVIDIA GF4xx 5xx series and AMD HD5xxx 6xxx series graphic cards We do not recommended to use LucidLogix Virtu MVP under RAID ...

Page 168: ...nsure to set the Primary Display to PCIE or PCIE PCI in BIOS to enable d Mode support d Mode is recommended for an enhanced 3D gaming performance Setting up your display LucidLogix Virtu MVP solution comes with two distinct modes that allows you to enjoy better graphics either from your built in video output i Mode or from a discrete graphics card d Mode d Mode VGA output from discrete graphics ca...

Page 169: ...tion area and select Open Virtu MVP Control Panel LucidLogix Virtu MVP is automatically activated when your system is powered on Select Remove from system tray if you want to remove LucidLogix Virtu MVP icon from the notification area Main Allows you to turn ON OFF the GPU virtualization Also from the Main tab you can set to show or hide the In Game icon Click to turn ON OFF the LucidLogix Virtu M...

Page 170: ...apter 5 Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 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 ...

Page 171: ...iGPU Select I for applications with media extensive performance H column allows you to run applications with Hyperformance Tick H to enhance graphical performance for that application Actual graphical performance varies with the application used and graphics card installed Applications Allows you to select applications for graphic virtualization Click to select a program to run by discrete card iG...

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Page 174: ... Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products DO NOT throw the mercury containing button cell battery in municipal waste This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste REACH Complying with the REACH Registration Evaluation Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals regulatory framework we published the chemical substance...

Page 175: ...chnology is below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless it is advised to use the wireless equipment in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance The antenna used with this transmitter must not be colocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter subject to the conditions of the F...

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