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Asus P8Z77-M PRO User Manual

Asus P8Z77-M PRO
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Motherboard
P8Z77-M
PRO

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Asus P8Z77-M PRO Specifications

General IconGeneral
ECCNo
Non-ECCYes
Memory voltage1.5 V
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory slots typeDIMM
Number of memory slots4
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory32 GB
Supported memory clock speeds1066, 1333, 1600, 1800, 1866, 2000, 2133, 2200, 2400 MHz
Supported memory module capacities16GB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB
System bus rate5 GT/s
Processor socketLGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Processor manufacturerIntel
Compatible processor seriesIntel Core i3, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7
Maximum number of SMP processors1
USB 2.0 connectors3
Number of SATA III connectors2
Number of Parallel ATA connectors0
Headphone outputs6
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Audio chipRealtek ALC892
Cooling typePassive
Component forPC
Power source typeATX
Motherboard chipsetIntel Z77
PC health monitoringCPU, FAN, Temperature
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA II, SATA III
Cables includedSATA
Graphics cardHD Graphics
OpenGL version3.2
DirectX version11
Maximum resolution2048 x 1536 pixels
Maximum graphics card memory1696 MB
Parallel processing technology support2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX, LucidLogix Virtu, Quad-GPU CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLI
PCI Express slots version2.0, 3.0
PCI Express configurations1x4, 1x16, 2x8
Controller 2nd interface typeASMedia ASM1061
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111F
Wi-Fi standardsNot supported
Networking featuresGigabit LAN
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
BIOS typeEFI AMI
ACPI version2.0a
BIOS memory size64 Mbit
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Width244 mm

Summary

Safety Information

Electrical Safety

Precautions to prevent electrical shock hazard.

Operation Safety

Precautions for safe operation and handling of components.

P8Z77-M PRO Specifications Summary

ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features

Advanced overclocking controls.

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.3.1 Product Highlights

Overview of major product features and technologies.

1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors II

Advanced power and performance control features.

1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features

Unique ASUS software and hardware features.

Chapter 2: Hardware Information

2.1 Before You Proceed

Safety precautions before hardware installation.

2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Details on the CPU socket and installation.

2.2.3 System Memory

Information about DIMM slots and memory installation.

2.2.4 Expansion Slots

Details on PCI Express slots and their configurations.

10. ATX Power Connectors

Connectors for ATX power supply.

2.3 Building Your Computer System

Steps for assembling a PC system.

2.3.2 CPU Installation

Step-by-step guide for CPU installation.

2.3.3 CPU Heatsink and Fan Assembly Installation

Guide for installing the CPU cooler.

2.3.4 DIMM Installation

Step-by-step guide for RAM installation.

2.3.5 Motherboard Installation

Steps for mounting the motherboard in the chassis.

2.3.6 ATX Power Connection

Guide for connecting the ATX power supply.

2.3.7 SATA Device Connection

Guide for connecting SATA devices.

2.3.8 Front I/O Connector

Connecting front panel connectors.

2.3.9 Expansion Card Installation

Guide for installing expansion cards.

To Install PCIe x16 Cards

Installing graphics cards into PCIe x16 slots.

2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback

Updating BIOS using USB Flashback.

2.3.11 Rear Panel Connection

Connecting peripherals to rear panel ports.

2.4 Starting Up for the First Time

Initial power-on and POST procedures.

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

3.2 BIOS Setup Program

How to enter and navigate the BIOS setup.

3.2.1 EZ Mode

Overview of the BIOS EZ Mode interface.

3.2.2 Advanced Mode

Introduction to the BIOS Advanced Mode interface.

Security

BIOS security settings, including password management.

3.4 Ai Tweaker Menu

BIOS settings for overclocking.

Ai Overclock Tuner

Options for CPU overclocking configurations.

eXtreme Memory Profile

Setting for X.M.P. memory profiles.

BCLK/PEG Frequency

Adjusting CPU and VGA frequencies.

Turbo Ratio

Setting CPU core ratios for overclocking.

Ratio Synchronizing Control

Controlling individual core ratios.

1-Core Ratio Limit

Setting ratio limit for one core.

2-Core Ratio Limit

Setting ratio limit for two cores.

3-Core Ratio Limit

Setting ratio limit for three cores.

4-Core Ratio Limit

Setting ratio limit for four cores.

DRAM Timing Control

Setting DRAM timing parameters.

DRAM CAS# Latency

Setting CAS Latency for DRAM timings.

DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay

Setting RAS to CAS delay for DRAM timings.

DRAM RAS# PRE Time

Setting RAS Precharge time for DRAM timings.

DRAM RAS# ACT Time

Setting RAS Active time for DRAM timings.

DRAM Command Mode

Setting DRAM command mode.

Secondary Timings

Advanced DRAM timing parameters.

DRAM WRITE to READ Delay

Setting WRITE to READ delay for DRAM.

DRAM CKE Minimum Pulse Width

Setting CKE minimum pulse width.

DRAM CAS# Write Latency

Setting CAS Write Latency.

DRAM RTL (CHA)

Setting DRAM RTL for Channel A.

DRAM RTL (CHB)

Setting DRAM RTL for Channel B.

DRAM IO-L (CHA)

Setting DRAM IO-L for Channel A.

DRAM IO-L (CHB)

Setting DRAM IO-L for Channel B.

CPU Power Management

CPU power management settings.

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology

Enabling/disabling Intel SpeedStep Technology.

Turbo Mode

Enabling/disabling CPU Turbo Mode.

CPU Power Phase Control

Controlling CPU power phases.

CPU Power Duty Control

Adjusting VRM duty control.

CPU Current Capability

Configuring total power range for CPU.

CPU Voltage

Setting CPU voltage.

CPU Manual Voltage

Setting a fixed CPU voltage.

CPU Offset Mode Sign

Selecting sign for CPU offset voltage.

CPU Offset Voltage

Setting CPU offset voltage.

iGPU Voltage

Setting iGPU voltage.

iGPU Manual Voltage

Setting a fixed iGPU voltage.

iGPU Offset Voltage

Setting iGPU offset voltage.

DRAM Voltage

Setting DRAM voltage.

PCH Voltage

Setting Platform Controller Hub voltage.

3.5 Advanced Menu

BIOS settings for advanced system configurations.

3.5.1 CPU Configuration

Displays CPU-related information detected by BIOS.

Hyper-Threading

Enabling/disabling Intel Hyper-Threading Technology.

Active Processor Cores

Selecting number of active CPU cores.

CPU Power Management Configuration

Managing and configuring CPU power.

Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology

Enabling/disabling Intel Rapid Start Technology.

3.5.3 SATA Configuration

BIOS settings for SATA devices.

SATA Mode Selection [AHCI Mode]

Setting SATA controller mode (IDE, AHCI, RAID).

Graphics Configuration

Selecting primary display device.

Primary Display

Choosing between iGPU and PCIe for primary display.

3.5.5 USB Configuration

BIOS settings for USB features.

3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration

BIOS settings for onboard devices.

3.5.7 APM

BIOS settings for power management.

3.6 Monitor Menu

Displays system temperatures, power status, and fan settings.

CPU Fan Profile

Setting CPU fan speed profiles.

Chassis Fan Profile

Setting chassis fan speed profiles.

3.7 Boot Menu

BIOS settings for system boot options.

UEFI/Legacy Boot

Configuring UEFI and Legacy boot options.

Boot Option Priorities

Specifying boot device priority sequence.

3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility

Utility for updating BIOS via USB flash drive.

3.8.2. ASUS O.C. Profile

Storing and loading multiple BIOS settings.

3.9 Exit Menu

Options to load defaults, save, or discard changes.

Load Optimized Defaults

Loading default BIOS parameters.

3.10 Updating BIOS

Instructions for updating the motherboard BIOS.

3.10.1 ASUS Update Utility

Utility for managing and updating BIOS in Windows.

3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility

Utility for updating BIOS using USB flash drive.

3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Utility

Utility to restore BIOS if corrupted.

Chapter 4: Software Support

4.3.2 TurboV EVO

Utility for manual CPU overclocking and tuning.

TurboV

Real-time CPU overclocking and voltage adjustments.

CPU Ratio

Manually adjusting the CPU ratio.

Auto Tuning

Automatic CPU overclocking modes.

Using Extreme Tuning

Performing extreme overclocking for CPU and memory.

4.3.3 DIGI+ VRM

Adjusting VRM voltage and frequency for stability.

4.3.6 USB BIOS Flashback

Utility to check and save BIOS versions.

4.3.11 ASUS Update

Options for updating motherboard BIOS.

4.4.3 Setting the RAID Item in BIOS

Configuring SATA mode to RAID in BIOS.

Creating a RAID Set

Steps to create a RAID volume using Intel RST.

Intel® Smart Response Technology

Boosting system performance with SSD caching.

Using the Intel® Smart Response Technology

Configuring acceleration settings for SSD caching.

Intel® Rapid Start Technology

Enabling quick system wake-up from sleep.

Creating a Partition

Steps to create a partition for Rapid Start.

Enabling and Disabling the Intel® Rapid Start Technology

Activating or deactivating Intel Rapid Start.

Chapter 5: Multiple GPU Technology Support

5.1.3 Installing Two CrossFireX™ Graphics Cards

Guide for installing multiple ATI graphics cards.

5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ Technology

Activating CrossFireX in Catalyst Control Center.

5.2.2 Installing Two SLI-Ready Graphics Cards

Guide for installing multiple NVIDIA graphics cards.

5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology

Activating SLI in NVIDIA Control Panel.

Enabling SLI Settings

Configuring SLI settings in NVIDIA Control Panel.

5.3.3 Configuring LucidLogix Virtu MVP

Adjusting Virtu MVP features and applications.

Declaration of Conformity

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