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Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support

Chapter 5

4. 

Align and firmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the goldfingers on each graphics 

card. Ensure that the connector is firmly in place.

5.   Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two 

graphics cards separately.

6. 

Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card.

Goldfingers

SLI bridge

3-Way SLI bridge

4. 

Align and firmly insert the 3-Way SLI 

bridge connector to the goldfingers on 

each graphics card. Ensure that the 

connector is firmly in place.

5.   Connect three independent auxiliary 

power sources from the power supply to 

the three graphics cards separately.

6. 

Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the 

graphics card.

5.2.3 

Installing three SLI-ready graphics cards

1.   Prepare three SLI-ready graphics cards.
2. 

Insert the three graphics card into the 

PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard 

has more than two PCIEX16 slots, 

refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual 

for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots 

recommended for multi-graphics card 

installation.

3. 

Ensure that the cards are properly 

seated on the slots.

Summary of Contents for P8Z77-V PRO/THUNDERBOLT

Page 1: ...Motherboard P8Z77 V PRO THUNDERBOLT ...

Page 2: ...ation 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 produc...

Page 3: ...ntral Processing Unit CPU 2 4 2 2 3 System memory 2 5 2 2 4 Expansion slots 2 13 2 2 5 Onboard switches 2 15 2 2 6 Onboard LEDs 2 18 2 2 7 Jumper 2 21 2 2 8 Internal connectors 2 23 2 3 Building your computer system 2 33 2 3 1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 2 33 2 3 2 CPU installation 2 34 2 3 3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2 36 2 3 4 DIMM installation 2 38 2 3 ...

Page 4: ...n 3 29 3 5 7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3 30 3 5 8 APM 3 33 3 5 9 Network stack 3 34 3 6 Monitor menu 3 35 3 7 Boot menu 3 38 3 8 Tools menu 3 40 3 8 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3 40 3 8 2 ASUS O C Profile 3 40 3 8 3 ASUS SPD Information 3 41 3 9 Exit menu 3 42 3 10 Updating BIOS 3 43 3 10 1 ASUS Update utility 3 43 3 10 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3 46 3 10 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3 47 3 1...

Page 5: ...AID driver disk without entering the OS 4 41 4 5 2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4 41 4 5 3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows OS installation 4 42 4 5 4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4 43 Chapter 5 Multiple GPU technology support 5 1 AMD CrossFireX technology 5 1 5 1 1 Requirements 5 1 5 1 2 Before you begin 5 1 5 1 3 Installing two CrossFireX graphics cards 5 2 5 1 4 Installing t...

Page 6: ...VIDIA SLI technology 5 10 5 3 LucidLogix Virtu MVP 5 12 5 3 1 Installing LucidLogix Virtu MVP 5 12 5 3 2 Setting up your display 5 13 5 3 3 Configuring LucidLogix Virtu MVP 5 14 Appendices Notices A 1 RF Equipment Notices A 3 ...

Page 7: ...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 8: ...up menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided Chapter 4 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software Chapter 5 Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI CrossFireX and NVIDIA SLI graphics cards Where to find more information Refer to t...

Page 9: ... 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 IMPO...

Page 10: ...s 2 0 x1 slots 2 x PCI slots PCIe 3 0 speed is supported by Intel 3rd generation Core processors Install the Ivy Bridge CPU before installing a device on the PCIeX16_3 slot The PCIe x1_2 slot shares bandwidth with SATA6G_E12 SATA6G_E12 is enabled by default for system resource optimization VGA Integrated Graphics Processor Intel HD Graphics support Multi VGA output support Thunderbolt HDMI DVI D R...

Page 11: ... streaming and front panel jack retasking Optical S PDIF out ports at back I O USB 1 x ASMedia USB 3 0 controller supports ASUS USB 3 0 Boost UASP Mode 2 x USB 3 0 2 0 ports at back panel blue Intel Z77 Express Chipset supports ASUS USB 3 0 Boost Turbo Mode 2 x USB 3 0 2 0 ports at mid board for front panel support 2 x USB 3 0 2 0 ports at back panel blue Intel Z77 Express Chipset 10 x USB 2 0 1 1...

Page 12: ...S UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for top network program in use USB 3 0 Boost featuring the latest USB 3 0 UASP standard USB Charger featuring quick charging function for modern smart devices Ai Charger Disk Unlocker AI Suite II Anti Surge MemOK ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fan Xpert 2 featuring Fan A...

Page 13: ...lue 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback 8 channel Audio I O ports Thunderbolt port shares bandwidth with SATA6G_E12 USB3_E12 and PCIeX1_2 The Thunderbolt port default runs at X2 mode SATA6G_E12 and USB3_E12 are enabled for system resource optimization Go to Advanced Onboard Devices Configuration Thunderbolt bandwidth in BIOS to configure the necessary settings Internal I O connectors 1 x USB 3 0 2 0 con...

Page 14: ...h 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 F12 PrintScreen F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD Serial Presence Detect memory information Manageability WfM 2 0 DMI 2 0 WOL by PME PXE WOR by PME Support DVD contents Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti virus software OEM version Form factor ATX form factor 12 in x 9 6 in 30 5 cm x 24 4 cm P8Z77 V PRO THUNDERBOLT specifications summary ...

Page 15: ...tents 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 V PRO THUNDERBOLT motherboard User manual Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s cables 2 x Seria...

Page 16: ... standard with improved encoding schemes that provide twice the performance of current PCIe 2 0 Total bandwidth for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32GB s double the 16GB s of PCIe 2 0 in x16 mode As such PCIe 3 0 provides users unprecedented data speeds combined with the convenience and seamless transition offered by complete backward compatibility with PCIe 1 0 and PCIe 2 0 devices PCIe 3 0 will...

Page 17: ...ower hibernate state in seconds Saving your system memory to the designated SSD it provides your computer a faster wake up response time while still keeping the energy use low Intel Smart Connect Technology Your computer can receive web updates with fresh content for selected applications even when the system is in sleep mode This means less time waiting for applications to update and sync with th...

Page 18: ...ingle click and adjust CPU ratios manually in the TPU to increase CPU frequency TPU TurboV Processing Unit offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring mechanisms through the Auto Tuning and TurboV functions Auto Tuning provides a user friendly solution to automatically optimize the system for fast yet stable clock speeds while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to adjust CPU frequencies a...

Page 19: ...d connect anywhere at home thanks to instant soft access point and device detection Build your network without an extra router 2 Turn smartphones and tablets into a remote control Remote Desktop access your PC from a tablet No sweat Control your PC in real time from a mobile device for complete comfort This function brings notebook like convenience by creating a virtual remote desktop offering por...

Page 20: ...n users can regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates and download the latest BIOS automatically Hassle free updating for the ultimate convenience Network iControl 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 us...

Page 21: ...achieving the best balance of cooling performance and low noise Fan Xpert 2 also includes an RPM Fixed Mode for users who wish to reduce noise levels to near 0dB with highly specific fan speed control It reacts to system loads for greater control 1 3 5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode Media renowned UEFI BIOS from ASUS offers the first mouse controlled graphical BIOS designed with selectable mod...

Page 22: ...ard is not required it will put the power use down to near zero making the system more environmentally friendly For users searching for perfection LucidLogix Virtu MVP provides great graphical performance and the best flexibility and efficiency LucidLogix Virtu MVP supports Windows 7 operating system Intel Quick Sync Video feature is supported by 3rd 2nd generation Intel Core processor family DTS ...

Page 23: ...y and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in regards to energy consumptions This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment friendly and energy efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts ...

Page 24: ...1 10 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Chapter 1 ...

Page 25: ...tal 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 th...

Page 26: ...dware information Chapter 2 Refer to 2 2 7 Internal connectors and 2 3 10 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors 2 2 Motherboard overview 2 2 1 Motherboard layout ...

Page 27: ...el Z77 Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_1 2 gray 2 23 9 Intel Z77 Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA3G_3 6 blue 2 24 10 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 2 32 11 EPU switch 2 16 12 TPU switch 2 16 13 Standby Power LED 2 18 14 Clear CMOS Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC 2 21 15 System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL 2 31 16 CPU DRAM overvoltage jumper 3 pin OV_CPU DRAM 2 22 17 USB 2 0 c...

Page 28: ... bent Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing or if you see any damage to the PnP cap socket contacts motherboard components ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment transit related Keep the cap after installing the motherboard ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization RMA requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 so...

Page 29: ...ory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 DDR3 Dual In line 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 Install one memory module in slot A2 first as a single channel operation ...

Page 30: ... the motherboard For more details refer to the Microsoft support site 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 ...

Page 31: ...27 1 66 Vendors Part No Size SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 1 2 4 G SKILL F3 17600CL7D 4GBFLS XMP 4G 2x 2G DS 7 10 10 28 1 65 GEIL GET34GB2200C9DC XMP 4GB 2x 2GB DS 9 10 9 28 1 65 GEIL GET38GB2200C9ADC XMP 8GB 2x 4GB DS 9 11 9 28 1 65 KINGMAX FLKE85F B8KJAA FEIS XMP 4GB 2x 2GB DS Kingmax N A Vendors Part No Size SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO Timing Voltage DIMM soc...

Page 32: ... TX2000KLN 8GK 388375 XMP 4GB DS 1 6 AEXEA AXA3ES4GK2000LG28V XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 1 65 Patriot PX7312G2000ELK XMP 12GB 3 x 4GB DS 9 11 9 27 1 65 Patriot PV736G2000ELK XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 7 7 7 20 1 65 Silicon Power SP002GBLYU200S02 XMP 2GB DS Team TXD32048M2000C9 XMP 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT 20 9 9 9 24 1 5 Team TXD32048M2000C9 L XMP 2GB DS Team T3D1288LT 20 9 9 9 24 1 5 Team TXD32048M2000C9 L XMP 2GB ...

Page 33: ...1 65 G SKILL F3 12800CL7Q 16GBXH XMP 16GB 4x 4GB DS 7 8 7 24 1 6 G SKILL F3 12800CL9Q 16GBXL XMP 16GB 4x 4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 G SKILL F3 12800CL9D 4GBNQ XMP 4GB 2x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 G SKILL F3 12800CL7D 8GBRH XMP 8GB 2x 4GB DS 7 8 7 24 1 6 G SKILL F3 12800CL7D 8GBXH XMP 8GB 2x 4GB DS 7 8 7 24 1 6 G SKILL F3 12800CL9D 8GBRL XMP 8GB 2x 4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 G SKILL F3 12800CL9D 8GBSR2 XMP 8GB 2x 4GB ...

Page 34: ...600LLK XMP 8GB 2x 4GB DS 8 9 8 24 1 65 Patriot PX538G1600LLK XMP 8GB 2x 4GB DS 8 9 8 24 1 65 SanMax SMD 4G68HP 16KZ 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83BFRPBC 1 5 Team TXD31024M1600C8 D XMP 1GB SS Team T3D1288RT 16 8 8 8 24 1 65 Team TXD32048M1600C7 L XMP 2GB DS Team T3D1288LT 16 7 7 7 24 1 65 Team TXD32048M1600C8 D XMP 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT 16 8 8 8 24 1 65 Team TXD32048M1600HC8 D XMP 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT 16 8...

Page 35: ...9 4GB DS Kingmax KFC8FNMXF BXX 15A KINGSTON KVR1333D3S8N9 2G 2GB SS Micron IFD77 D9LGK 1 5 KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9 2G short 2GB DS Elpida J1108BDBG DJ F 1 5 KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9 2G 2GB DS Kingston D1288JPNDPLD9U 9 1 5 KINGSTON KHX1333C9D3UK2 4GX XMP 4GB 2x 2GB DS 9 1 25 KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9K2 4G 4GB 2x 2GB DS KINGSTON D1288JEMFPGD9U 1 5 KINGSTON KVR1333D3E9S 4G 4GB DS Elpida J2108ECSE DJ F 9 1 5 MICR...

Page 36: ...ixir M2CB2G8BDN CG GoodRam GR1333D364L9 2G 2GB DS Qimonda IDSH1G 03A1F1C 13H KINGTIGER F10DA2T1680 2GB DS KINGTIGER KTG1333PS1208NST C9 KINGTIGER KTG2G1333PG3 2GB DS Patriot PSD32G13332 2GB DS Prtriot PM128M8D3BU 15 9 Patriot PGS34G1333LLKA 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 7 7 7 20 1 7 Patriot PG38G1333EL XMP 8GB DS 1 5 RiDATA C304627CB1AG22Fe 2GB DS RiDATA C304627CB1AG22Fe 9 RiDATA E304459CB1AG32Cf 4GB DS RiDATA E...

Page 37: ...rd 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 2 0 x1_1 slot 2 PCIe 3 0 2 0 x16_1 slot 3 PCIe 2 0 x1_2 slot 4 PCI_1 slot 5 PCIe 3 0 2 0 x16_2 slot 6 PCI_2 slot 7 PCIe 3 0 2 0 x16_3 slot ...

Page 38: ...raphics cards for better thermal environment See page 2 30 for details IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE x16_1 shared PCIE x16_2 shared PCIE x16_3 shared PCIE x1_1 shared PCIE x1_2 shared PCI slot 1 shared PCI slot 2 shared Intel 82579V LAN shared USB2_1 Controller shared USB2_2 Controller shared Intel USB3 0 Controller shared ASMedia USB3 0 Controller shared Intel PCH SATA...

Page 39: ...s for the system to test one set of failsafe settings 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 li...

Page 40: ...LEDs for the exact location of the TPU 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 ...

Page 41: ...o section 2 2 6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED If you change the switch setting to Enable under the OS environment the EPU function will be activated after the next system bootup You may change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program and enable the EPU function at the same time However the system will use the last setting you have made For ensuring th...

Page 42: ...ntil the problem is solved This user friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second 2 Standby power LED The motherboard 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 motherbo...

Page 43: ...ASUS P8Z77 V PRO THUNDERBOLT 2 19 Chapter 2 3 TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable 4 EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable ...

Page 44: ...2 20 Chapter 2 Hardware information Chapter 2 4 BIOS Flashback LED FLBK_LED This LED lights up during BIOS Flashback ...

Page 45: ...o pins 2 3 Keep the cap on pins 2 3 for about 5 10 seconds then move the cap back to pins 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 If the steps above do not help remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After the CMOS clearance reinstall the battery You do not ...

Page 46: ... well under the highest BIOS voltage settings before you change the settings DO NOT set the OV_CPU DRAM jumper to pins 2 3 when you install a new CPU and have not booted for the first time Doing so may halt the system For system failure due to wrong setting of the OV_CPU DRAM jumper shut down your computer and insert the jumper cap back to pins 1 2 According to Intel CPU specifications DIMMs with ...

Page 47: ...hrough the onboard Intel Z77 chipset These connectors are set to AHCI Mode by default If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to RAID Mode Refer to section 3 5 4 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 You must install Windo...

Page 48: ...hrough the onboard Intel Z77 chipset These connectors are set to AHCI Mode by default If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to RAID Mode Refer to section 3 5 4 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 You must install Windo...

Page 49: ...es via Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s signal cables The SATA6G_E1 E2 navy blue connectors are for data drives only ATAPI device is not supported You must install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives When using NCQ set the ASM1061 Storage Controller item in the BIOS to Enabled Refer to section 3 5 6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details ...

Page 50: ...his USB 3 0 connector you can have a front panel USB 3 0 solution The USB 3 0 module is purchased separately The USB 3 0 ports only support Windows 7 or later versions UASP standard only supports Windows 8 5 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT This connector is for an additional Sony Philips Digital Interface S PDIF port s Connect the S PDIF Out module cable to this connector then install th...

Page 51: ...nect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard 6 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB78 USB910 USB1112 USB1314 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 48 MBps connection...

Page 52: ...nnector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A 12 W fan power All the CPU and CHA fans support ASUS Fan Xpert 2 feature If you install two VGA cards we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 3 for better thermal environment Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the mothe...

Page 53: ...of the motherboard s high definition audio capability If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to HD if you want to connect an AC 97 front panel audio module to this connector set the item to AC97 By default this connector is set to HD 9 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 8 pin EATX12V These connectors are ...

Page 54: ...pply Wattage Calculator at http support asus com PowerSupplyCalculator PSCalculator aspx SLanguage en us for details PSU Suggested List Model Wattage SUPER FLOWER SF 350P14XE 350 GreatWall ATX 350P4 350 Great Wall BTX 500GT 400 THERMALTAKE TR2 RX 1200AH3CH 1200 ASUS U 75HA 750 Be quiet BN073 650 Bubalus PE600WJD 500 CoolerMaster RS 850EMBA 850 CoolerMaster RS A00 ESBA 1000 Delta GPS 550AB 550 Giga...

Page 55: ...tem warning speaker 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWRSW This connector is for the system power button Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft off mode depending on the BIOS settings Pressing the power switch...

Page 56: ... a slot opening at the back of the system chassis The serial port bracket COM1 is purchased separately 12 TPM connector 20 1 pin TPM This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module TPM system which can securely store keys digital certificates passwords and data A TPM system also helps enhance network security protects digital identities and ensures platform integrity TPM module is purchased sepa...

Page 57: ...s 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 58: ...2 34 Chapter 2 Hardware information 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 59: ...ASUS P8Z77 V PRO THUNDERBOLT 2 35 Chapter 2 5 6 4 A B C ...

Page 60: ...Chapter 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 61: ...ASUS P8Z77 V PRO THUNDERBOLT 2 37 Chapter 2 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 A B B A 1 ...

Page 62: ...2 38 Chapter 2 Hardware information Chapter 2 1 2 3 To remove a DIMM 2 3 4 DIMM installation B A ...

Page 63: ...77 V PRO THUNDERBOLT 2 39 Chapter 2 2 3 5 Motherboard installation 2 1 The diagrams in this section are for reference only The motherboard layout may vary with models but the installation steps remain the same ...

Page 64: ...2 40 Chapter 2 Hardware information Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard 3 ...

Page 65: ...ASUS P8Z77 V PRO THUNDERBOLT 2 41 Chapter 2 2 3 6 ATX Power connection 1 2 OR ...

Page 66: ...2 42 Chapter 2 Hardware information Chapter 2 2 3 7 SATA device connection OR 2 OR 1 ...

Page 67: ...2 2 3 8 Front I O Connector IDE_LED POWER SW RESET SW IDE_LED IDE_LED PWR Reset Ground Ground 1 2 To install ASUS Q Connector 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 68: ...2 44 Chapter 2 Hardware information Chapter 2 2 3 9 Expension Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards To install PCI cards ...

Page 69: ... the BIOS Flashback button for three seconds until a flashing light appears which indicates that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled 5 Wait until the light goes out indicating that the BIOS updating process is completed 1 Do not unplug portable disk power system or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is ongoing otherwise update will be interrupted In case of interruption please follow t...

Page 70: ...2 11 8 HDMI port 3 Optical S PDIF Out port 9 USB 3 0 ports 1 and 2 UASP support under Windows 8 4 VGA port 10 Audio I O ports 5 Intel LAN RJ 45 port 11 Thunderbolt port 6 USB 3 0 ports E1 and E2 ASUS USB3 0 Boost UASP Mode The ASUS Wireless Module is individually installed USB 3_12 supports Windows 7 operating system only The bottom USB port supports USB Charger and USB BIOS Flashback ...

Page 71: ... No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection This motherboard comes with multiple VGA output that features desktop extension on two monitors You can connect two monitors to any two of the onboard VGA DVI D and HDMI ports DVI D can not be converted to output RGB signal to CRT and is not compatible with DVI I We strongly reco...

Page 72: ... support DVD 2 From the Windows notification area double click the Intel R Graphics Media Accelerator Driver icon and click Graphics Properties 3 Click Display General Settings and select a Resolution Click Apply 4 Or you can click Display General Settings Scaling Customize Aspect Ratio Move the Horizontal Scaling and Vertical Scaling sliders and then click Apply ...

Page 73: ...ASUS P8Z77 V PRO THUNDERBOLT 2 49 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 74: ...dware information Chapter 2 Connect to 4 1 channel Speakers Connect to 5 1 channel Speakers Connect to 7 1 channel Speakers When the DTS UltraPC II function is enabled ensure to connect the rear speaker to the gray port ...

Page 75: ...tests or POST While the tests are running the BIOS 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 7 At power on hold down the Delete key to enter the B...

Page 76: ...2 52 Chapter 2 Hardware information Chapter 2 ...

Page 77: ...he 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 the ...

Page 78: ...s the BIOS setup program without saving the changes saves the changes 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 dev...

Page 79: ...xit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Navigation keys General help Menu bar Submenu item Configuration fields Menu items Scroll bar Pop up window Back button Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Version 2 00 1201 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Enabled Disabled Bluetooth Controller Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Pr...

Page 80: ...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 81: ...tup the User will have Administrator rights The password must be 3 to 20 characters long Administrator Password Not Installed User Password Not Installed Administrator Password User Password Back Main Security EFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode If you have forgotten your BIOS password erase the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM to clear the BIOS password See section 2 3 7 Jumper for information on how to e...

Page 82: ...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 83: ...overclocking 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 84: ...lue You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad The values range from 80 0MHz to 300 0MHz eXtreme Memory Profile This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner item to X M P and allows you to select the X M P mode supported by your memory module Configuration options Profile 1 Profile 2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement Enabled This item allows for maximum performance un...

Page 85: ...ows you to set the 4 Core Ratio Limit Auto Select to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting Manual Select to to manually assign a 4 Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 3 Core Ratio Limit 1 Core 2 Core 3 Core Limit must not be set to Auto Internal PLL Overvoltage Auto Allows you to set the internal PLL voltage Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled CPU bus speed DRAM ...

Page 86: ...M timing control features Use the and keys to adjust the value To 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 unstable If this happens revert to the default settings Scroll down to display the following items ...

Page 87: ... 15 DRAM Clock DRAM RAS ACT Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 255 DRAM Clock DRAM COMMAND Mode Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 2 DRAM Clock 3 DRAM Clock Secondary Timings DRAM RAS to RAS Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 15 DRAM Clock DRAM REF Cycle Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 511 DRAM Clock DRAM Refresh Interval Auto Use the and ...

Page 88: ...AM Clock 63 DRAM Clock DRAM IO L CHA Auto Configuration options Auto Delay 1 Clock Delay 15 Clock DRAM IO L CHB Auto Configuration options Auto Delay 1 Clock Delay 15 Clock Third Timings tRRDR DD Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 8 DRAM Clock tRWDR DD Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 8 DRAM Clock tRWSR Auto Configuration options Auto 1 DRAM Clock 8 DRAM Clock tRR DD Auto Con...

Page 89: ... Configuration options Auto 1 7 Receiver Slew CHB Auto Configuration options Auto 1 7 MCH Duty Sense CHA Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 MCH Duty Sense CHB Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 Channel A DIMM Control Enable Bot Configuration options Enable Both DIMMS Disable DIMM0 Disable DIMM1 Disable Both DIMMS Channel B DIMM Control Enable Bot Configuration options Enable Both DIMMS Disable...

Page 90: ...un faster than the marked frequency in a specific condition Configuration options Disabled Enabled The following items appears only when you set the Turbo Mode to Enabled Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Power Limit Auto Allows you to limit the turbo ratio s long duration power Use the and keys to adjust the value Long Duration Maintained Auto Allows you to maintain the turbo ratio s long durat...

Page 91: ...e thermal module when switching to Manual Mode The thermal conditions should be monitored VRM Spread Spectrum Disabled This item appears only when you set the Frequency item to Auto and allows you to enable the spread spectrum to enhance system stability CPU Power Phase Control Auto Allows you to control the power phase based on the CPU s demands Configuration options Auto Standard Optimized Extre...

Page 92: ...rmance but increases the CPU and thermal conditions Configuration options Auto Regular High Extreme The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification iGPU Current Capability Auto A higher value brings a wider total iGPU power range and extends the overclocking frequency range to enhance iGPU performance Configuration options 100 110 120 130 140 DO NOT remove the thermal mod...

Page 93: ... appears 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 bef...

Page 94: ...V with a 0 00625V interval CPU PLL Voltage Auto Allows you to set the CPU and PCH PLL voltage The values range from 1 20V to 2 20V with a 0 00625V interval PCH Voltage Auto Allows you to set the Platform Controller Hub voltage The values range from 0 80V to 1 70V with a 0 01V interval The values of the CPU PLL Voltage CPU Manual Voltage CPU Offset Voltage iGPU Manual Voltage iGPU Offset Voltage DR...

Page 95: ...2 20000V PCH Voltage 0 80000V 1 10000V 1 11000V 1 15000V 1 16000V 1 20000V 1 21000V 1 70000V When you switch the OV_CPU DRAM jumper to enable the CPU Manual Voltage and DRAM Voltage increases to a maximum 2 3V range DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA B Auto Allows you to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on Channel A B The values range from 0 395x to 0 630x with a 0 005x interval Different ratio might...

Page 96: ... Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction 3 5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices ...

Page 97: ...1 Data Cache 32 kB x 2 L1 Code Cache 32 kB x 2 L2 Cache 256 kB x 2 L3 Cache 6144 kB Processor Cores 4 Intel HT Technology Not Supported CPU Ratio Range 16 33 CPU Current Ratio 33 Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled Active Processor Cores All Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Execute Disable Bit Enabled Intel Virtualization Technology Disabled Hardware Prefetcher Enabled Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch ...

Page 98: ...nfiguration CPU Ratio Auto Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core 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 ...

Page 99: ...m automatically wakes up and set to Rapid Start Technology S4 mode Configuration options Enabled Disabled Entry After Immediately Allows you to set the wake up time Configuration options Immediately 1 minute 2 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 1 hour 2 hours Active Page Threshold Support Enabled The system automatically set itself to sleep when the partition size is not enough for...

Page 100: ...SATA configuration IDE Set to IDE when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices AHCI Set to AHCI 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 increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to in...

Page 101: ...6M 128M 160M 192M 224M 256M 288M 320M 352M 384M 416M 448M 480M 512M 1024M Render Standby Enabled Allows you to enable the Intel Graphics Render Standby support to reduce the iGPU power use when idle Configuration options Disabled Enabled S M A R T Status Check Enabled S M A R T Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology is a monitor system When read write of your hard disk errors occur this...

Page 102: ... discrete graphics iGPU shared system memory size is fixed in 64MB Configuration options Disabled Enabled NB PCIe Configuration Allows you to configure the NB PCI Express settings PCIEX16_1 Link Speed Auto Allows you to configure the PCIEX16_1 speed Configuration options Auto Gen1 Gen2 Gen3 PCIEX16_2 Link Speed Auto Allows you to configure the PCIEX16_2 speed Configuration options Auto Gen1 Gen2 G...

Page 103: ...ces Configuration options Enabled Disabled Thunderbolt PCIe Cache line Size 32 Allows you to configure cache line size value on the Thunderbolt PCIe subtree Configuration options 0 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 Security Level Off Allows you to select security level Configuration options Normal Mode Normal Mode w o NHI Direct Connected w o NHI Redriver Only Off Extra Bus Reserved 45 Allows you to set the Ex...

Page 104: ...figuration options 60 255 Reserved I O 20 Allows you to set the reserved I O range for the root bridge Configuration options 4k 8k 12k 16k 20k 24k 28k 32k SMI Notify Support Enabled Allows you to enable disable SMI Notify support Configuration options Disabled Enabled Thunderbolt Wake Delay 0 Allows you to set Thunderbolt wake delay time to ensure the completeness of Thunderbolt link to all endpoi...

Page 105: ... support for USB 3 0 devices on legacy operating systems OS Disabled Disables the function Intel xHCI Mode Smart Auto Smart Auto Enables optimized xHCI Auto Allows the system to set the xHCI Enabled Enables the operation of xHCI controller Disabled Disables the function EHCI Hand off Disabled Enabled Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand off feature Disabled Disables the f...

Page 106: ...ler The following two items appear only when you set the Azalia HD Audio 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 connecto...

Page 107: ...bled Disables the controller Enabled Enables the controller ASM1061 Storage OPROM Enabled This item appears only when you set the previous item to Enabled and allows you to enable or disable the OptionRom of the ASM1061storage controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled ASmedia USB 3 0 Controller USB3_E12 Enabled Enabled Enables the USB 3 0 controller Disabled Disables the controller ASmedia...

Page 108: ...m functions only if there is a serial port COM1 connector on the motherboard Serial Port Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the serial port COM Configuration options Enabled Disabled Change Settings IO 3F8h IRQ 4 Allows you to select the Serial Port base address Configuration options IO 3F8h IRQ 4 IO 2F8h IRQ 3 IO 3E8h IRQ 4 IO 2E8h IRQ 3 ...

Page 109: ...sabled Disabled Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake on LAN feature of the Intel Realtek LAN device Enabled Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake on LAN feature of the Intel Realtek LAN device Power On By Ring Disabled Disabled Disables the serial port COM1 devices to generate a wake event Enabled Enables the serial port COM1 devices to generate a wake event Power On By RTC Disabled ...

Page 110: ...nk This item allows user to enable disable UEFI network stack function Configuration options Disabled Link Enabled The following two items appear only when you set the Network stack item to Enabled Ipv4 PXE Support Enabled This item allows user to enable disable Ipv4 Boot Support Configuration options Disabled Link Enabled Ipv6 PXE Support Enabled This item allows user to enable disable Ipv6 Boot ...

Page 111: ...S P8Z77 V PRO THUNDERBOLT 3 35 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 following items ...

Page 112: ...U Q Fan control feature CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 600 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 Configuration options Ignore 200 RPM 300 RPM 400 RPM 500 RPM 600 RPM CPU Fan Profile Standard This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance lev...

Page 113: ...utomatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature Silent Sets to Silent to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation Turbo Sets to Turbo to achieve maximum chassis fan speed Manual Sets to Manual 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 ...

Page 114: ...feature Disabled Disables the full screen logo display feature Set this item to Enabled to use the ASUS MyLogo 2 feature Wait For F1 If Error Enabled Disabled Disables this function Enabled The system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs 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 p...

Page 115: ...and EFI Compatible specifies what PCI option ROM to launch Configuration options Legacy ROM EFI 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 ap...

Page 116: ...ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ASUS O C Profile ASUS SPD Information 3 8 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 EFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created O C Profile Configuration Setup Profile 1 S...

Page 117: ...nd BIOS version Save to Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash and create a profile Key in a profile number from one to eight press Enter and then select Yes Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash Key in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings press Enter and then select Yes 3 8 3 ASUS SPD Information Allows ...

Page 118: ...on 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 ...

Page 119: ...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 Update is a u...

Page 120: ...ms on the screen 3 Select the BIOS version that you want to download Click Next 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 To update the BIOS through the Internet 1 From the ASUS Updat...

Page 121: ...tailed 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 Up...

Page 122: ...sh Utility and press Enter to enable it 3 Press Tab to switch to the Drive 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 is done Flas...

Page 123: ...e 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 recommend that you press F5 to load default B...

Page 124: ... 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 125: ...ter 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 P8Z77VPRO_TBT CAP 2097152 2012 01 06 17 30 48 PATH A BOAR...

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Page 127: ...stall Motherboard 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...

Page 128: ... 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 129: ...y 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 only on models wi...

Page 130: ...r customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts 4 3 2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO includes TurboV that allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages such as Auto Tuning that offers automatic and easy overclocking and system boost performance To launch AI Suite II click Tool TurboV EVO on the AI Suite II main menu bar Refer to the software...

Page 131: ... 1 Click on the CPU Ratio tab 2 Drag the adjustment bar upwards or downwards to the desired value 3 Click Apply to save the changes made CPU Ratio Adjustment bar Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to Auto before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV Refer to the BIOS chapter of your motherboard user manual for details The CPU Ratio bars show the status of the CPU cores which vary with your CP...

Page 132: ...lled CPU type GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated iGPU for the best graphics performance 1 Click More Settings GPU Boost tab 2 Adjust the iGPU Max Frequency and iGPU Voltage 3 Click Yes to save the changes made GPU Boost Target values Current values Click to restore all startup settings Adjustment bars Undoes all the changes Applies all the changes immediately Fast Tuning fast CPU iGPU o...

Page 133: ...ng process TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system 3 After the system has restarted a message appears indicating the current overclocking result To keep the result click Stop 4 If you did not click Stop in the previous step TurboV automatically starts further system overclocking and stability test Click Stop if you want to cancel the overclocking process TurboV a...

Page 134: ...4 8 Chapter 4 Software support Chapter 4 5 After the system has restarted a message appears indicating that the auto tuning process is successful Click OK to exit ...

Page 135: ...ce with one click 2 Smart CPU Power Level 45W CPU power usage is limited to 45W to achieve the best digital power saving conditions 3 Smart CPU Power Level 35W CPU power usage is limited to 35W to achieve the best digital power saving conditions 4 OC Now Adjusts the CPU ratio in TurboV EVO 5 Default Smart DIGI Setting Sets your CPU iGPU DRAM power to default settings 6 Default Smart CPU Power Leve...

Page 136: ... the voltage settings and control the system temperature Higher load line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions 2 CPU Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for overclocking A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery 3 CPU Voltage Frequency Switching frequenc...

Page 137: ...ient and better thermal performance Reduce phase number under light system loading to increase VRM efficiency The system automatically sets the default to Extreme when using Intel iGPU 7 CPU Power Thermal Control A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to enlarge overclocking potential 8 CPU Power Response Control The DIGI Power controller...

Page 138: ...neously 2 DRAM Voltage Frequency Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency for system stability or to increase OC Range 3 DRAM Power Phase Control Select Extreme for full phase mode to increase system performance or select Optimized for ASUS optimized phase tuning profile to increase DRAM power efficiency 4 DRAM Power Thermal Control A higher temperature brings a wider DRAM power thermal r...

Page 139: ... the system automatically changes its power saving mode based on the current system condition You can also configure the system settings such as CPU frequency GPU frequency vCore Voltage and Fan Control to customize a power saving mode Launching EPU To launch EPU click Tool EPU on the AI Suite II main menu bar Shifts between the display of Total and Current CO2 reduced Displays the system properti...

Page 140: ...USB 3 0 port USB 3 0 Boost automatically detects the property of the USB 3 0 device and switches to Turbo mode or UASP mode if UASP is supported by the USB 3 0 device 2 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 asus com for detailed software configuration Due to Intel chipset limitation ...

Page 141: ...load schedule 2 Click Apply to save the BIOS download schedule Click Cancel to cancel the changes made Downloading the updated BIOS Current BIOS information Sets the schedule for BIOS Update download Click to check for an update BIOS firmware available for download Cancels all the changes Applies all the changes Before you start downloading ensure that you have installed the USB storage device to ...

Page 142: ...e the BIOS firmware by clicking from the Save to field select the USB flashdrive and click Download 3 After the download is complete click OK 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 firmware ...

Page 143: ...faster than the standard USB devices Check your manufacturer if your USB device is a Battery Charging Specification 1 1 BC 1 1 compliant or compatible device Actual charging speeds may vary depending on the charging rate and specifications of your USB device To ensure normal charging function disconnect and reconnect your USB device every time you enable or disable Ai Charger ...

Page 144: ...e 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 you to customize the time interval of sensor alerts or change the temperature unit Clic...

Page 145: ...tage 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 the History Record tab and adjust the settings on the left for Record Interval and Record Duration according to need 2 Click Start Recording to start measuring and recording each sensor 3 To sto...

Page 146: ...ng the BIOS ensure that you back up the original BIOS file Select any of these options to update the BIOS Update BIOS from Internet Allows you to download the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www asus com and follow the onscreen instructions to update the BIOS Download BIOS from Internet Download the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www asus com and save it for later use Up...

Page 147: ...lick Update MyLogo on the AI Suite II main menu bar Using MyLogo Select the option that you want to use to update your boot logo click Next and follow the instructions below Change the boot logo of a downloaded BIOS file and update or do not update this BIOS to the motherboard 1 From the BIOS file field click Browse to locate the BIOS file 2 From the Picture File field click Browse the image for y...

Page 148: ...n wizard to install the Realtek Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar Double click on the icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager Ensure to enable the Full Screen Logo in BIOS to use this feature 5 Click Flash to update...

Page 149: ...nfiguration Due to Intel Z77 platform does not support Windows Vista Realtek HD Audio driver is only supported by Windows 7 Windows XP To play Blu Ray disc make sure to use an HDCP compliant monitor Analog and digital connector status A Realtek HD Audio Manager with DTS UltraPC II for Windows 7 Control settings Configuration option tabs vary with the audio devices connected Device advanced setting...

Page 150: ...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 151: ... Setup 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 4 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...

Page 152: ...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 153: ...8KB 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 ...

Page 154: ... 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 155: ... 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 capacity...

Page 156: ...se Intel 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 operat...

Page 157: ...ecessary 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 Intel S...

Page 158: ...stem 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 the procedure Creating a partition precisely to enable the Intel Rapid Start function Error message appears if you install the...

Page 159: ...k the New Volume that you want to shrink from and select Shrink Volume 4 If your SSD is not initialized and unformatted a Right click the disk that you want to create the partition and select Initialize b Right click the unallocated volume select New Simple Volume and follow the remaining steps 5 Key in the required partition size and must be equal to the system DRAM memory 1GB 1024MB Click Shrink...

Page 160: ...partitioning tool click Start Programs Accessories Command Prompt tool 7 Type diskpart and press Enter 8 In the diskpart prompt type list disk after DISKPART and press Enter Select the disk with the unallocated volume by typing select disk x x disk number 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...

Page 161: ... task bar and click Intel Rapid Start Technology Manager icon 13 Reboot the system after creating the partition The partition for Intel Rapid Start Technology is incomplete if the computer is not rebooted and this results to function failure of Intel Rapid Start Technology The Hibernation Partition does not appear when you choose GPT GUID Partition Table store type Ensure the Unallocated disappear...

Page 162: ...e Intel Rapid Start mode Default time is 10 minutes Click to save the settings made Click to cancel the settings made 2 Tick On in the Status field to enable the function and click Save Recovering the partition This procedure allows you to delete the Intel Rapid Start Technology from your system and recover the partition you made for the Intel Rapid Start Technology installation 1 Run the Command ...

Page 163: ...Technology is installed by typing select partition x x number and press Enter 7 In the desktop click Start right click Computer and click Manage 6 Type delete partition override and press Enter The diskpart utility deletes the selected partition 9 As the Extend Volume Wizard appears click Next 8 In the Computer Management window click Disk Management right click the shrinked new volume and select ...

Page 164: ... 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 165: ...eed the installation 7 Click Yes to restart your system and for the newly installed Intel Smart Connect Technology to take effect 5 Select all and click Next for Custom Setup Using the Intel Smart Connect Technology Before the system goes to sleep mode ensure to keep your applications on the desktop and enter the applications passwords Ensure that the internet is in connection when enabling the In...

Page 166: ...nology and its configuration 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 3 To disable the updating function click Disable Updating Clicking this button automatically disables the configuration in the Advanced tab To reset to defaults click Reset All to Defaults ...

Page 167: ...o enter 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 5 2 Creating a RAID...

Page 168: ...tions to complete the installation To install the RAID driver for Windows 7 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 RAI...

Page 169: ...isk drive 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 De...

Page 170: ...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 171: ... at least the minimum power required by your system See Chapter 2 for details 5 1 2 Before you begin For AMD CrossFireX to work properly you have to uninstall all existing graphics card drivers before installing AMD CrossFireX graphics cards to your system To uninstall existing graphics card drivers 1 Close all current applications 2 For Windows XP go to Control Panel Add Remove Programs For Windo...

Page 172: ...two CrossFireX graphics cards The following pictures are for reference only The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models but the installation steps remain the same 1 Prepare two CrossFireX ready graphics cards 2 Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of th...

Page 173: ...is user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi graphics card installation 3 Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots 4 Align and firmly insert the two CrossFireX bridge connectors to the goldfingers on each graphics card Ensure that the connectors are firmly in place 5 Connect three independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the three gr...

Page 174: ...e locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi graphics card installation 3 Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots 4 Align and firmly insert the four CrossFireX bridge connectors to the goldfingers on each graphics card Ensure that the connectors are firmly in place 5 Connect four independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the four graphics cards separatel...

Page 175: ...river from the AMD website www amd com 5 1 7 Enabling the AMD CrossFireX technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers enable the CrossFireX feature through the AMD Catalyst Control Center in Windows environment Launching the AMD Catalyst Control Center To launch the AMD Catalyst Control Center 1 Right click on the Windows desktop and select Catalyst Control Center 2 Click...

Page 176: ... Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology 1 In the Catalyst Control Center window click Performance AMD CrossFireXTM 2 Select Enable CrossFireXTM 3 Select a GPU combination from the drop down list 4 Click Apply to save and activate the GPU settings made 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 177: ...st the minimum power required by your system 5 2 2 Installing two SLI ready graphics cards The following pictures are for reference only The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models but the installation steps remain the same 1 Prepare two SLI ready graphics cards 2 Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX16 slots If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots refer to...

Page 178: ... connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card Ensure that the connector is firmly in place 5 Connect three independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the three graphics cards separately 6 Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card 5 2 3 Installing three SLI ready graphics cards 1 Prepare three SLI ready graphics cards 2 Insert the three graphics card into the PCIEX16...

Page 179: ... slots 5 2 5 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website www nvidia com 4 Align and firmly insert the 4 Way SLI bridge connector to the goldfingers on each graphics card Ensure th...

Page 180: ...ing the NVIDIA SLI technology After installing your graphics cards and the device drivers enable the SLI feature in NVIDIA Control Panel under the Windows 7 operating system Launching the NVIDIA Control Panel You can launch the NVIDIA Control Panel by the following two methods A Right click on the empty space of the Windows desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel The NVIDIA Control Panel window ap...

Page 181: ...A Control Panel window appears Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window select Configure SLI Surround PhysX In the Quad SLI enabled click Maximize 3D Performance SLI to set the display for viewing SLI rendered content When done click Apply ...

Page 182: ...raphics 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 mode 5 3 1 In...

Page 183: ...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 5 3 2 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 card ...

Page 184: ...in the notification 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 Luc...

Page 185: ...ASUS P8Z77 V PRO THUNDERBOLT 5 15 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 186: ...ations with 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 disc...

Page 187: ...different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate thi...

Page 188: ... 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 substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http csr asus com en...

Page 189: ...Fi technology 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 ...

Page 190: ...orate Way Fremont CA 94539 USA Telephone 1 812 282 3777 Fax 1 510 608 4555 Web site usa asus com Technical Support Telephone 1 812 282 2787 Support fax 1 812 284 0883 Online support support asus com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany and Austria Address Harkort Str 21 23 D 40880 Ratingen Germany Fax 49 2102 959911 Web site www asus de Online contact www asus de sales Technical Support Telephone 49 1805 01...

Page 191: ... 326 3 V1 3 1 2007 09 EN 301 357 2 V1 3 1 2006 05 EN 302 623 V1 1 1 2009 01 2006 95 EC LVD Directive EN 60950 1 A11 2009 EN 60950 1 A12 2011 EN 60065 2002 A1 2006 A11 2008 EN 60065 2002 A12 2011 2009 125 EC ErP Directive Regulation EC No 1275 2008 EN 62301 2005 Regulation EC No 642 2009 EN 62301 2005 Regulation EC No 278 2009 EN 62301 2005 Ver 111121 CE marking Declaration Date May 11 2012 Year to...

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