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Motherboard SABERTOOTH Z77.
ii E7246 Revised Edition V2 February 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, .
iii Contents Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi About this guide ................................................................................................
iv Contents 2.4 Starting up for the rst time .................................................................... 2-44 2.5 T urning off the computer ......................................................................... 2-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.
v 4.3.4 DIGI+ Power Control ................................................................. 4-1 1 4.3.5 Sensor Recorder ....................................................................... 4-15 4.3.6 Ai Charger+ ..................................
vi Safety information Electrical safety • T o prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
vii About this guide Th is u se r gu id e co nt ai ns t he in fo rm at io n yo u ne ed w he n in st al li ng a nd co n gu ri ng t he m ot he rb oa rd. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.
viii Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. T ypography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italic s Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
ix SABERTOOTH Z77 specications summary (continued on the next page) CPU LGA 1 155 socket for Intel ® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/ Pentium ® /Celeron ® Processors Supports 22/32nm CPU Supports Intel ® T urbo Boost T echnology 2.0 * The Intel ® T urbo Boost T echnology 2.
x (continued on the next page) SABERTOOTH Z77 specications summary USB Intel ® Z77 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode* - 4 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at back panel) ASMedia ® 1042 USB 3.0 controllers - supports ASUS USB 3.
xi *Specications are subject to change without notice. SABERTOOTH Z77 specications summary Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Output 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button 2 x eSA T A 6Gb/s ports 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 3.
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ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 1-1 Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® SABERTOOTH Z77 motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another s.
1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights LGA1 155 socket for Intel ® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium ® / Celeron .
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 1-3 Chapter 1 Intel ® Smart Response T echnology SSD Speed with HDD Capacity Intel ® Smart Response T echnology boosts overall system performance. It uses an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available capacity required) as a cache for frequently accessed data.
1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 TUF Thermal Radar The TUF Thermal Radar monitors temperatures in critical parts of the motherboard in real time, automatically adjusting fan speeds to make sure the system maintains high stability . It consists of multiple sensors, giving users the ability to track each individually .
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 1-5 Chapter 1 ESD Guards ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Guards provides protection against electrostatic discharges, which can damage the motherboard’s components. The ASUS exclusive Anti-Static chip and circuit design, and the I/O shield provide four times better protection and ensure the motherboard’s lifespan.
1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 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 hibernation.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 1-7 Chapter 1 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 bidirectional communications, thus enabling the fastest refresh rates, and the highest resolution digital display through a single cable.
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ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Refer to 2.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 1 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 2-3 Chapter 2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 8-pin EA TX12V) 2-24 2. CPU, chassis, and assistant fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, CHA_F AN1–4, CPU_OPT , 3-pin ASST_F AN) 2-22 3.
2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1 155 socket designed for the Intel ® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium / Celeron Processors.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 2-5 Chapter 2 Recommended memory congurations 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Memory congurations Y ou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • Y ou may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel conguration.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 2-7 Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH Z77 Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO.
2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM SAMSUNG M378B5673FH0-CH9 2GB DS SAMSU.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 2-9 Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH Z77 Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO.
2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH Z77 Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM A-DA TA AX3U2000GC4G9B(XMP) 4GB DS - - 9-1 1-9-27 1.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 2-1 1 Chapter 2 SABERTOOTH Z77 Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2133 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM A-DA TA AX3U2133C2G9B(XMP) 2GB SS - - 9-1 1-9-27 1.
2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to unplug 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 2.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 2-13 Chapter 2 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (beige) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • In CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1 and PCIe 3.0 x16_2 slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance.
2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.5 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 2-15 Chapter 2 2.2.6 Onboard switch The onboard switch allows you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open- case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance.
2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 2-17 Chapter 2 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. Intel ® Z77 Serial A T A 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A6G_1/2 [brown]) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 6Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial A T A 6Gb/s signal cables.
2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2. Intel ® Z77 Serial A T A 3Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A3G_3–6 [black]) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 3Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial A T A 3Gb/s signal cables.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 2-19 Chapter 2 3. ASMedia ® Serial A T A 6Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A6G_E1/E2 [gray]) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 6Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial A T A 6Gb/s signal cables. • The SA T A6G_E1/E2 (gray) connectors do not support A T API devices.
2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 5. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with the USB 3.0 specicaton that supports up to 4.8 Gbps connection speed. If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is available from your system chassis, with this USB 3.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 2-21 Chapter 2 • Y ou can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) rst, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. • Remove the USB dust cover before installation.
2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 8. CPU, chassis, and assistant fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN; 4-pin CPU_OPT F AN; 4-pin CHA_F AN1-4; 3-pin ASST_F AN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector .
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 2-23 Chapter 2 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector .
2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 • For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with A TX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350W . • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EA TX12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 2-25 Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector . The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power , and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 2-27 Chapter 2 2.3.2 CPU installation Please note the order in opening/ closing the double latch. Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in this manual. The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in place and the hatch properly sealed down.
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ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 2-29 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 .
2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 1 2 3 T o remove a DIMM 2.3.4 DIMM installation B A.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 2-31 Chapter 2 2.3.5 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only . The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same.
2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 3.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 2-33 Chapter 2 2.3.6 Thermal Armor for ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 The Thermal Armor for ASUS SABER TOOTH Z77 consists of a rear I/O cover fan, and a cover fan assembly , providing effective dissipation of the heat generated from the motherboard components.
2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 4. Install the assembled fan and sponge to the rear I/O fan socket, and screw the I/O fan cover lid to close.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 2-35 Chapter 2 2. Place the fan into the socket, ensuring that the TUF logo is facing up, and screw to lock in place using the four bundled long screws. Keep the fan cable hidden under the thermal armor to prevent clutter . 3. Connect the fan cable to the assistant fan (ASST_F AN2) connector on the motherboard.
2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.7 A TX Power connection 1 2 OR OR.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 2-37 Chapter 2 2.3.8 SA T A device connection OR 2 OR 1.
2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.9 Front I/O Connector IDE_LED POWER SW RESET SW IDE_LED- IDE_LED+ PWR Reset Ground Ground 1 2 T o install ASUS Q-Connector USB 2.0 AAFP T o install USB 2.0 Connector T o install front panel audio connector USB 3.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 2-39 Chapter 2 2.3.10 Rear panel connection * and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LED and audio port denitions. *** USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 only support Windows 7 or later versions. The bottom port of USB3_12 supports USB Charger+ and USB BIOS Flashback.
2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 • DO NOT insert a dif ferent connector to the external SA T A port. • DO NOT connect a keyboard/mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows ® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 2-41 Chapter 2 Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to Stereo Speakers 2.3.1 1 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports.
2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Conne ct to 5. 1 cha nnel Spe akers Connect to 7.1 channel Spe akers.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 2-43 Chapter 2 1. Do not disconnect the USB ash drive or power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button during the BIOS updating process. Doing so will interrupt the BIOS updating process. In case of interruption, follow the steps again to update the BIOS.
2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up for the rst time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover . 2. Be sure that all switches are of f. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 3-1 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Unied Extensible Firmware Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard- only BIOS controls to enable more exible and convenient mouse input.
3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority .
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 3-3 Chapter 3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed congurations.
3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai T weaker, Advanced, Monitor , Boot, T ool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 3-5 Chapter 3 Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit T o clear the administrator password, key in the current password in the Enter Current Password box, and then press <Enter> when prompted to create/conrm the password.
3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected elds in the BIOS setup program.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 3-7 Chapter 3 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai T weaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai T weaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Ai Overclock T uner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency . Select any of these preset overclocking conguration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 3-9 Chapter 3 3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to set the 3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting [Manual] Select to to manually assign a 3-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 4-Core Ratio Limit.
3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. DRAM CAS# Latency →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 3-1 1 Chapter 3 Primary Timings DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [3 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock] DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [Auto] Conguration options: [.
3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DRAM WRITE to READ Delay [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock] DRAM CKE Minimum pulse width [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 3-13 Chapter 3 DRAM CLK Period [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM CLK Period. Conguration options: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [1 1] [12] [13] [14] T ransmit.
3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Allows User can manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. The value will be limit to CPU base or factory setting.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 3-15 Chapter 3 Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Load-line is dened by Intel VRM spec and affects CPU voltage. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading.
3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU V oltage Frequency [Auto] Frequency switching affects the VRM transient response, and the thermal component. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to Manual Mode.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 3-17 Chapter 3 iGPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you to set the iGPU Current Capability . Conguration options: [100%] [1 10%] [120%] [130%] [140%] DO NOT remove the thermal module while changing the DIGI+ VRM related parrameters .
3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU Manual V oltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU V oltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set a xed CPU voltage. The values range from 0.800V to 1.990V with a 0.005V interval. Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 3-19 Chapter 3 Black Y ellow Pink Red CPU Manual V oltage 0.8V–1.22V 1.225V– 1.280V 1.285V– 1.335V 1.340V– 1.990V CPU Offset V oltage 0.005V– 0.060V 0.065V– 0.120V 0.125V– 0.175V 0.180V– 0.635V iGPU Offset V oltage 0.
3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld 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.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 3-21 Chapter 3 3.5.1 CPU Conguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you installed. Scroll down to display the following items: Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit Version 2.
3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Conguration options: [All] or by CPU specication Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 3-23 Chapter 3 3.5.2 PCH Conguration Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit Enabled/Disabled the High Precision Event Timer .
3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.3 SA T A Conguration Whil e ente ring Se tup, t he BIOS autom atical ly d etects the pr esence of SA T A dev ices. The S A T A Port items show N ot Pre sent if no SA T A device is in stalled to th e corre spondi ng SA T A port .
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 3-25 Chapter 3 SA T A Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set the SA T A conguration. [Disabled] Disables the SA T A function. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the Serial A T A hard disk drives as Parallel A T A physical storage devices.
3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.4 System Agent Conguration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Enabled] Allow you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 3-27 Chapter 3 3.5.5 USB Conguration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit Enables Legacy USB support. AUT O option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected.
3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the controller . [Enabled] Enables the High DUEFInition Audio Controller. The following two items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller item to [Enabled].
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 3-29 Chapter 3 PCI Express X16_3 slot (black) [X1 mode] Allows you to set the modes of the PCIe slots. [X1 mode] PCIe x16_3 slot runs at X1 mode with all slots enabled. [X4 mode] PCIe x16_3 slot runs at its highest performance support.
3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 ErP Ready [Disabled] This item allows user to switch off some power at S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 3-31 Chapter 3 3.5.8 Network Stack Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit Enable/Disable UEFI network staack. Back Advanced Network Stack > UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Network Stack Disable Link Network Stack [Disable Link] This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack.
3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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: Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 3-33 Chapter 3 Scroll down to display the following items: Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Prole to [Manual]. CPU Upper T emperature [70] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values range from 20ºC to 75ºC.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 3-35 Chapter 3 Chassis 1/2/3/4 Lower T emperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature. Chassis 1/2/3/4 Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle.
3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Allow Fan Stop [Disable] Allows your assistant fans to run at 0% cycle when the motherboard’s temperature drops to a certain degree.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 3-37 Chapter 3 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]. [Off] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off]. Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature.
3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [A dv an ce d Mo de ] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 3-39 Chapter 3 3.8 Tool menu The T ool menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility .
3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Label Allows you to input the label of setup prole. Save to Prole Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a prole. Key in a prole number from one to eight, press <Enter>, and select Y es .
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 3-41 Chapter 3 3.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability , compatibility , or performance. However , BIOS updating is potentially risky . If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS .
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 3-43 Chapter 3 Updating the BIOS through the Internet T o update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet , and then click Next . 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc.
3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 • The screenshots in this section are for reference only . The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com for detailed software conguration.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 3-45 Chapter 3 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable oppy disk or an OS-based utility . Before you start using this utility , download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www .
3-46 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 3-47 Chapter 3 Booting the system in DOS environment 1. Insert the USB ash drive with the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer . When the ASUS Logo appears, press <F8> to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu .
3-48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 2. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 3-49 Chapter 3 4. Select Y es and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater . Restart your computer . DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.
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ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 4-1 Chapter 4 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer , browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP .EXE from the BIN folder . Double-click the ASSETUP .EXE to run the DVD. 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® XP/ 64-bit XP/ 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS).
4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual les are in Portable Document Format (PDF).
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 4-3 Chapter 4 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme le that came with the software application for more information.
4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.2 ASUS TUF Thermal Radar The TUF Thermal Radar monitors temperatures in critical parts of the motherboard in real time, automatically adjusting fan speeds to make sure the system maintains high stability without overheating.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 4-5 Chapter 4 Conguring system fan settings The TUF Thermal Radar provides easy-to-use fan proles for adjusting the CPU f an, assistant fan (I/O cover fan and cover fan), an.
4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Y ou can also assign the specic system component(s) to monitor and have Thermal Radar to dynamically adjust the fan speeds in real-time when the temperature of the monitored system component reaches to certain degree.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 4-7 Chapter 4 4. If you are not sure how to choose the proper components to monitor and the percentage to adjust, click Auto and have Thermal Radar do the recommended settings for you.
4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Fan Overtime is disabled when you enable the ErP in the BIOS. The two assistant (ASST) fans run on standby power after system shutdown. DO NOT connect too many standby-powered devices as this result to power overload.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 4-9 Chapter 4 4.3.3 T urboV EVO ASUS T urboV EVO introduces T urboV that allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency and relate d volta ge val ues. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch T urboV EVO by clicking T ool > T urboV EVO on the AI Suite II main menu bar .
4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Using Advanced Mode Click on the Advanced Mode tab to adjust the advanced voltage settings. Advanced mode Applies all changes immediately Undoes all changes .
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 4-1 1 Chapter 4 4.3.4 DIGI+ Power Control DIGI+ PowerControl allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance reliability and stability . It also provides the highest power efciency , generating less heat to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss.
4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Function no. Function description 7 CPU Power Thermal Control A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking performance to enlarge O.C potential. 8 CPU Power Response Control Provides a faster and precise power response rate for your CPU.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 4-13 Chapter 4 • The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU and DRAM specication. • Do not remove the thermal module.
4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 • The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU and DRAM specication. • Do not remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Function no. Function description 1 35W Allows you to limit the wattage to 35W for power saving.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 4-15 Chapter 4 4.3.5 Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder monitors the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed on a timeline. The History Record function allows you to designate specic time spans on record to keep track of the three system statuses for certain purposes.
4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.6 Ai Charger+ This utility allows you to fast-charge your portable BC 1.1* mobile devices on your computer’s USB port three times faster than the standard USB devices**. *Check your USB device manufacturer if it fully supports the BC 1.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 4-17 Chapter 4 The utility cannot detect the devices connected to your computer if the charging mode is enabled. 4.3.7 USB Charger+ This utility allows you to fast-charge your portable USB devices even if your PC is off, in Sleep Mode, or Hibernate Mode.
4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Setting up the charging function When a portable device is connected to the USB port of the PC, the USB Charger+ automatically detects the kind of your device. Charging the device Click to fast-charge your device.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 4-19 Chapter 4 4.3.8 USB 3.0 Boost The ASUS exclusive USB 3.0 Boost provides speed boost for USB 3.0 devices and the up-to-date support of USB Attached SCSI Protocol (UASP). With USB 3.0 Boost, you can accelerate the transfer speed of your USB 3.
4-20 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.9 Network iControl Ensure to install the LAN drivers before using this function. Network iControl is only supported under Windows 7 and can only support the onboard LAN.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 4-21 Chapter 4 Using Quick Connection Conguring the PPPoE connection settings Before enabling the Network iControl’s Quick Connection functions, you must congure the PPPoE connection settings T o congure the PPPoE settings : Right-click in the taskbar , and select Open Network and Sharing Center .
4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Conguring the Quick Connection T o congure the auto-PPPoE connection: Click the Quick Connection tab. T ick Automatically connect online anytime option, then select the connection name in the Connection Name dropdown box.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 4-23 Chapter 4 Using EZ Prole T o use the EZ Prole: EZ Prole allows you to load, edit, and save your own network program priority prole. Click the EZ Prole tab. The programs are shown in the network program column. Select the network program, and click to create your prole.
4-24 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.10 ASUS Update ASUS Update lays out the options for updating BIOS on your system. Update BIOS utility on your system or simply save the utility for later use just by following the directions on this convenient updating feature.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 4-25 Chapter 4 4.3.1 1 MyLogo2 This MyLogo utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On-Self-T ests (POST).
4-26 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 2. Click on Auto T une to adjust image size compatibility or adjust the resolution bar . 3. Y ou can click on Booting Preview to preview the boot image. Then click Next. 4. Click on Flash to start updating the image to the boot logo.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 4-27 Chapter 4 4.3.12 Audio congurations The Realtek ® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer . The software provides Jack-Detection function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability .
4-28 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.4 RAID congurations The motherboard comes with the Intel ® Z77 chipset controller that allows you to congure Serial A T A hard disk drives as RAID sets.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 4-29 Chapter 4 4.4.2 Installing Serial A T A hard disks The motherboard supports Serial A T A hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array . T o install the SA T A hard disks for a RAID conguration: 1.
4-30 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Creating a RAID set T o create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears: 2. Enter a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 4-31 Chapter 4 5. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive.
4-32 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Deleting a RAID set T ake caution when deleting a RAID set. Y ou will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. T o delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID V olume and press <Enter>.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 4-33 Chapter 4 4.4.5 Intel ® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies This section details the overview of the installation and conguration procedures of the Intel ® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies.
4-34 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 SSD Capacity Requirements SSD Partition Capacity Requirements System DRAM 2GB 4GB 8GB Intel ® storage combinations Intel ® Rapid Start 2GB 4GB 8GB Intel ®.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 4-35 Chapter 4 Intel ® Smart Response T echnology Intel ® Smart Response T echnology boosts overall system performance. It uses an installed SSD with at least 20GB size as a cache for frequently-accessed operations.
4-36 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 • T o enable Intel ® Smart Response T echnology , you need at least one SSD ( 20GB) and an HDD, and only one SSD can be assigned for caching.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 4-37 Chapter 4 If your SSD is smaller than 64GB, and is set to Full disk capacity caching option for Intel ® Smart Response, you cannot see any volume in the Disk Management. Ensure to set your cache memory value of 18.6GB in Intel ® Smart Response to allow enough capacity for the Intel ® Rapid Start partition.
4-38 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 • The value “ x ” refers to a disk number where you want to create the store partition. • The value “ x ” refers to a disk number where you created the unallocated partition. • Refer to step 5 for details about the unallocated disk space in the SSD.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 4-39 Chapter 4 The Hibernation Partition does not appear when you choose “GPT (GUID Partition T able store type”. Ensure the “Unallocated” disappears from the volume, and a new partition is identied.
4-40 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 The value “ x ” refers to a disk number where you want to delete the store partition. 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 .
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 4-41 Chapter 4 The value “ x ” refers to a disk number where you want to delete the store partition. 5. T ype list partition , press Enter , and select the partition where the Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology is installed by typing select partition x (x = number), and press Enter .
4-42 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Intel ® Smart Connect T echnology The Intel ® Smart Connect T echnology is a feature that provides the latest content updates and energy efciency to your computer’s platform.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 4-43 Chapter 4 Click to enable or disable the function When the scroll bar is activated, adjust the waking up time period for Internet data update.
4-44 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 3. T o disable the updating function, click Disable Updating . Clicking this button automatically disables the conguration in the Advanced tab. T o 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.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 4-45 Chapter 4 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows ® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. • The motherboard does not provide a oppy drive connector .
4-46 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows ® OS installation T o install the RAID driver in Windows ® XP: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install third- party SCSI or RAID driver .
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 4-47 Chapter 4 4.5.4 Using a USB oppy disk drive Due to OS limitation, Windows ® XP may not recognize the USB oppy disk drive when you install the RAID driver from a oppy disk during the OS installation.
4-48 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 8. Find the [HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_DesktopW orkstationServer] and [HardwareIds.scsi.iaStor_DesktopWorkstationServer] sections in the txtsetup.oem le. 9. T ype the following line to the bottom of the two sections: id = “USBVID_xxxx&PID_xxxx”, “usbstor” 10.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 5-1 Chapter 5 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 AMD ® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the AMD ® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards.
5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 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. 4. Align and rmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to the goldngers on each graphics card.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 5-3 Chapter 5 2. The VISION Engine Control Center Setup Assistant appears when the system detects the existance of multi- graphics cards.
5-4 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 5.2 NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA ® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 5-5 Chapter 5 4. Align and rmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the goldngers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connector is rmly in place. 5. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately .
5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 B1. If you cannot see the NVIDIA Control Panel item in step (A), select Personalize . B2. From the Personalization window , select Display Settings . B3. From the Display Settings dialog box, click Advanced Settings .
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 5-7 Chapter 5 B4. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel . B5. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window , select Set SLI Conguration .
5-8 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 5.3 LucidLogix Virtu MVP LucidLogix Virtu MVP allows your computer’s VGA output and discrete graphic cards to perform better , respond faster and process media les smoother within a low power environment.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 5-9 Chapter 5 i-Mode T o use LucidLogix Virtu MVP in i-Mode, the display must be connected to the onboard video output. Ensure to set the Primary Display to iGPU in BIOS to activate i-Mode support. d-Mode T o use LucidLogix Virtu MVP in d-Mode, the display must be connected to the installed graphics card.
5-10 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 5.3.3 Conguring LucidLogix Virtu MVP Launch the Virtu MVP Control Panel to allow you to congure the main features, adjust the performance settings and select applications for graphical virtualization.
ASUS SABERT OOTH Z77 5-1 1 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.
5-12 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 Click to select a program to run by discrete card, iGPU, or Hyperformance ® Click to add, edit, or remove programs See the descriptions of these columns below: D column allows you to run applications with the discrete graphic card.
ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE A-1 Appendices Appendices Appendices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference.
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