Motherboard P8Z77-M
E7075 First Edition February 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (“ASUS”).
Contents Safety information........................................................................................ v About this guide.......................................................................................... vi P8Z77-M specifications summary............................................................. vii Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 1.2 Before you proceed...................................................................... 1-1 Motherboard overview................................
Contents Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS............................................. 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility......................................................... 2-1 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility....................................... 2-3 2.1.2 2.2 2.3 2.1.4 2.2.1 2.2.2 System Language [English]........................................... 2-10 2.3.3 System Time.................................................................. 2-10 2.3.
Safety information Electrical safety • • • • • • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system. When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction • This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
P8Z77-M specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/ Pentium® / Celeron® Processors - Supports 22/32nm CPU - Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® Z77 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.)*/2200(O.C.)*/2133(O. C.)/2000(O.C)/1866(O.C.
P8Z77-M specifications summary LAN Audio USB ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS unique features Realtek® 8111F Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887 8-channel audio CODEC* - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, front panel jackretasking - Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output Intel® Z77 Express Chipset- supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode*. - 2 x USB 3.0/2.
P8Z77-M specifications summary ASUS unique features (continued) ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fan Xpert+ - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for EZ BIOS download scheduling - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring user-friendly graphics interface - ASUS O.C.
P8Z77-M specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE, WOR by PME 1 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x Serial ATA 3.
Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-M motherboard! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your motherboard package. Refer to the specification list on page x for the list of accessories. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction 1.2.2 Screw holes When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation.
1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/Switches/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/Switches/LED Page 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 1-23 10. Intel® Z77 USB 3.0 connector (USB3_12) 1-27 2. Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 1-4 11. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-28 3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN 1-3) 1-25 12. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; USB1112; USB1314) 1-26 4.
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium / Celeron Processors. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent.
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1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview 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. Recommended memory configurations Install one memory module in slot A2 first as a single-channel operation.
1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You 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 configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.
DDR3-2200(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Chip Brand NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 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 • • • * The memory modules in 2200MHz and above are supported by Intel 3rd Generation Core Processors.
DDR3-2000(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 4 DIMM DIMM A-DATA AX3U2000GB2G9B(XMP) 2GB DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.55~1.75 • • • A-DATA AX3U2000GC4G9B(XMP) 4GB DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.55~1.75 • • • Apacer 78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 - • • • CORSAIR CMT6GX3M3A2000C8(XMP) 6GB (3x 2GB) DS - - 8-9-8-24 1.65 • • • G.
DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM A-DATA AM2U16BC2P1 2GB SS A-DATA 3CCD-1509A - - • • • A-DATA AM2U16BC4P2 4GB DS A-DATA 3CCD-1509A - - • • • A-DATA AX3U1600GC4G9(XMP) 4GB DS - - - 1.55~1.75 • • • A-DATA AX3U1600PC4G8(XMP) 4GB DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.55~1.75 • • • CORSAIR HX3X12G1600C9(XMP) 12GB(6x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.
DDR3-1600 MHz capability (continued) Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM MICRON MT16KTF51264AZ-1G6M1 4GB DS MICRON D9PFJ 11-11-11-28 - • • • OCZ OCZ3BE1600C8LV4GK 4GB(2x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8 1.
DDR3-1333 MHz capability (continued) Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Brand DS Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 4 DIMM DIMM GEIL GG34GB1333C9DC 4GB(2x 2GB) DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA15B 9-9-9-24 1.3 • • • GEIL GB34GB1333C7DC 4GB(2x 2GB) DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA15FW 7-7-7-24 1.5 • • • GEIL GVP38GB1333C9DC 8GB(2x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • • GEIL GVP38GB1333C7QC 8GB(4x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.
DDR3-1333 MHz capability (continued) Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Brand DS Chip NO.
2 3 To remove a DIMM B 1.5 A Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments.
1.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that are incompatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch lights continuously.
1.7 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. Just connect the USB storage device containing the BIOS file to the USB port, press the BIOS Flashback switch, and the BIOS is updated automatically. 1 Install USB BIOS Flashback wizard from the support DVD and download the latest BIOS file to a USB flash drive. 2 Connect the USB flash drive to the bottom of USB2.0 port (LAN1_USB2_78 connector) at the rear panel.
1.8 1. 2. Onboard LEDs Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 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 motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) The DRAM_LED lights up when the DIMM is not properly installed.
1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3.
1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 6. HDMI port 2. VGA port 7. Optical S/PDIF Out port 3. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4** 8. DVI-D 4. Intel LAN (RJ-45) port 9. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8* 5. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 10. Audio I/O ports ® * The bottom USB port supports USB BIOS Flashback. ** USB 3_34 runs at USB3.0 speed under Windows 7 or later operating system only.
LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description ORANGE Linked OFF No link BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status Description ORANGE 100Mbps connection OFF GREEN Activity Link Speed LED LED 10Mbps connection 1Gbps connection LAN port Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel Light Blue (Rear panel) Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime (Rear panel) Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speak
2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.2 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W.
3. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z77 chipset. 4. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3–6 [blue]) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.
5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power.
7. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The serial port bracket (COM1) is purchased separately. 8. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin 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.
9. Intel® Z77 USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to 480 MBps connection speed. If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is available from your system chassis, with this 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 run at USB3.0 speed on Windows 7 or later versions. 10.
11. • • • • • 1-28 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED.
1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. • 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.
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Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility, or performance. However, BIOS updating is potentially risky. If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system’s failure to boot. Carefully follow the instructions of this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary.
Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II to launch the AI Suite II utility. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the popup menu. The ASUS Update main screen appears. From the list, select either of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next. c.
Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z77-M VER: 0601 DATE: 02/02/2012 File Path: fs0:\ Drive Folder Info fs0:\ 01/13/11 10:23p 4194304 P8Z77-M.CAP File Info MODEL: VER: DATE Help Info [Enter] Select or Load 2.1.3 [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy 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. 2. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition.
Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2011/12/22] Current ROM BOARD: P8Z77-M VER: 0204 DATE: 01/01/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note P8Z77MD.CAP [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move 3.
2.2 BIOS setup program A BIOS setup program is provided for BIOS item modification. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press 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 + + , or press the reset button on the system chassis to restart the system.
2.2.1 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. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hot key for the advanced BIOS settings. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2.
2.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode.
Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to the previous menu screen.
2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Main Ai Tweaker Exit Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date ME Version South Bridge Stepping 0601 x64 02/02/2012 8.0.1.1399 C1 CPU Information Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2700 CPU @ 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 fields in the BIOS setup program. To set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . To change an administrator password: 1. 2. 3. 4.
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure 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.
Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU turbo-mode speed. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.
The following items appear when you set Turbo Ratio to [Manual]. Ratio Synchronizing Control [Disabled] Allows you to set Turbo Ratio for each or all core-activating conditions. [Disabled] Sets one single Turbo Ratio for all core activations. [Enabled} Sets an individual Turbo Ratio for every core activation. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to assign core ratio values. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value from 35 to 59. 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to assign core ratio values.
2.4.3 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the key. Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default settings. 2.4.4 CPU Power Management The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features.
CPU Voltage Frequency [Auto] Frequency switching affects the VRM transient response, and the thermal component. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to Manual Mode. The thermal conditions should be monitored. CPU Power Phase Control [Standard] Allows you to control the power phase based on the CPU’s demands.
Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Offset Mode]. [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [–] To offset the voltage by a negative value. CPU Offset Voltage [Auto] This item 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. iGPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Offset Mode] Allows you to set a fixed iGPU voltage.
2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.
Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. Forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0).
CPU C6 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. 2.5.2 PCH Configuration High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology.
Graphics Configuration Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to select a primary display from iGPU, PCIE, or PCI graphic devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE][PCI] iGPU Memory [64M] This item selects DVMT 5.0 pre-allocated graphic memory size, used by the internal graphic device. Configuration options: [32M] [64M] [96M]~[1024M] Render Standby [Enabled] Allows you to enabled or disabled render standby support.
2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. Disables the controller. The following item appears only when you set the HD Audio Controller item to [Enabled]. Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or highdefinition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports.
Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss. [Power Off] The system goes into off state after an AC power loss. [Last State] The system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] This item allows you to set the specific button of the keyboard to power on the system.
2.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Main Ai Tweaker Exit Advanced Monitor CPU Temperature +37ºC / +98ºF MB Temperature +35ºC / +95ºF CPU Fan Speed Tool CPU Temperature 4515 RPM Chassis Fan 1 Speed N/A Chassis Fan 2 Speed N/A Chassis Fan 3 Speed Boot N/A CPU Voltage +1.184 V 3.3V Voltage +3.312 V 5V Voltage +5.080 V 12V Voltage +12.
CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. CPU / Chassis1/3 Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and chassis fan 1/2/3 speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A.
Chassis1/3 Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed.
2.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.
Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so. Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. [EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program.
2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Ai Tweaker Main Advanced Exit Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS O.C. Profile > ASUS SPD Information 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.
2.9 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. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Exit Load Optimized Defaults Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes & Exit ASUS EZ Mode Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus.
Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • • This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
ASUS P8Z77-M A-3 (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Asus Computer International Appendices Date : Signature : Representative Person’s Name : Feb.7, 2012 Steve Chang / President This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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