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- Page 1 P8Z77-M...
- Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety information ... v About this guide ... vi P8Z77-M specifications summary ... vii Chapter 1 Product introduction Before you proceed ... 1-1 Motherboard overview ... 1-2 1.2.1 Placement direction ... 1-2 1.2.2 Screw holes ... 1-2 1.2.3 Motherboard layout ... 1-3 1.2.4... - Page 4 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility ... 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ... 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ... 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ... 2-4 BIOS setup program ... 2-6 2.2.1 EZ Mode ... 2-7 2.2.2...
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Page 5: Safety Information
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. -
Page 6: About This Guide
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. -
Page 7: P8Z77-M Specifications Summary
LGA1155 socket for Intel Pentium - Supports 22/32nm CPU - Supports Intel * The Intel CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Chipset Intel Memory 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.)*/2200(O.C.)*/2133(O. C.)/2000(O.C)/1866(O.C.)/1600/1333 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered... - Page 8 * 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 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel(blue)
- Page 9 (continued) - 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.
- Page 10 * Specifications are subject to change without notice. 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...
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Page 11: Product Introduction
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. -
Page 12: Motherboard Overview
Screw holes Place eight screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS P8Z77-M... -
Page 13: Motherboard Layout
1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/Switches/LED ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) Intel LGA1155 CPU socket ® CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN 1-3) DDR3 DIMM slots MemOK! switch TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) Intel Z77 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors ®... -
Page 14: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)
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 socket. - Page 15 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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Page 16: Cpu Heatsink And Fan Assembly Installation
1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. ASUS P8Z77-M... -
Page 17: System Memory
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 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. -
Page 18: Memory Configurations
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. P8Z77-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. - Page 19 DDR3-2200(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. G.SKILL F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) GEIL GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) GEIL GET38GB2200C9ADC(XMP) * The memory modules in 2200MHz and above are supported by Intel 3rd Generation Core Processors. ** Due to the behavior of the Intel 2nd Generation Processor, DDR3 2200 and above/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default.
- Page 20 • • 10-11-10-30 • • 9-10-9-28 • • 9-9-9-24 • • 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • 9-11-9-27 1.65 • • ASUS P8Z77-M DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
- Page 21 DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. A-DATA AM2U16BC2P1 A-DATA AM2U16BC4P2 A-DATA AX3U1600GC4G9(XMP) A-DATA AX3U1600PC4G8(XMP) CORSAIR HX3X12G1600C9(XMP) CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9(XMP) 16GB(4x 4GB) DS - CORSAIR CMG4GX3M2A1600C6 CORSAIR CMP6GX3M3A1600C8(XMP) 6GB(3x 2GB) CORSAIR CMP6GX3M3A1600C8(XMP) 6GB(3x 2GB) CORSAIR CMX6GX3M3C1600C7(XMP) 6GB(3x 2GB) CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1600C8(XMP) 8GB(2x 4GB) CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) 8GB(2x 4GB) Crucial...
- Page 22 • • 9-9-9-24 • • 9-9-9-24 • • 9-9-9-24 • • 9-9-9-24 • • 9-9-9-24 • • • • ASUS P8Z77-M 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
- Page 23 DDR3-1333 MHz capability (continued) Vendors Part No. GEIL GG34GB1333C9DC GEIL GB34GB1333C7DC GEIL GVP38GB1333C9DC GEIL GVP38GB1333C7QC Hynix HMT325U6BFR8C-H9 Hynix HMT125U6TFR8A-H9 KINGMAX FLFE85F-C8KL9 KINGMAX FLFE85F-C8KM9 KINGMAX FLFE85F-B8KL9 KINGMAX FLFF65F-C8KL9 KINGMAX FLFF65F-C8KM9 KINGSTON KVR1333D3S8N9/2G KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/2G KINGSTON KHX1333C9D3UK2/4GX (XMP) KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9K2/4G KINGSTON KVR1333D3E9S/4G MICRON MT8JTF25664AZ-1G4D1 MICRON...
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Page 24: Dimm Installation
• ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Load the X.M.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2.3.4 DIMM installation... -
Page 25: Expansion Slots
To remove a DIMM 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. -
Page 26: Pci Express X1 Slot
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Page 27: Onboard Switches
If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. -
Page 28: Usb Bios Flashback
BIOS file name error, or incompatible BIOS file format. If this happens, restart the syetem. 3. BIOS updating poses some risks. If the BIOS program is damaged during the updating process and the system fails to reboot, please contact your local ASUS Service Center for assistance 1-18... -
Page 29: Onboard Leds
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. -
Page 30: Clear Rtc Ram
• Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required to enable C.P.R. function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 1-20 ASUS P8Z77-M... -
Page 31: Connectors
1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port VGA port USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4** Intel LAN (RJ-45) port ® USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 * The bottom USB port supports USB BIOS Flashback. ** USB 3_34 runs at USB3.0 speed under Windows 7 or later operating system only. -
Page 32: Internal Connectors
Line Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Mic In – – Speed Activity Link LAN port 6-channel 8-channel Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/ Center Bass/ Center – Front Speaker Out ASUS P8Z77-M... - Page 33 • If you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. AcBel IP-500 HB9024...
- Page 34 ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows 1-24 Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel ® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ® XP SP3 or later versions. ® ® ® ASUS P8Z77-M...
- Page 35 • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • CPU fan (4-pin) and CHA fans (3-pin/ 4-pin) support ASUS Fan Xpert+ 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.
- Page 36 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports.
- Page 37 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.
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Page 38: System Panel Connector (20-8 Pin Panel)
Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. 1-28 ASUS P8Z77-M... -
Page 39: Software Support
The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates. To run the Support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive. - Page 40 ASUS P8Z77-M 1-30...
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Page 41: Bios Information
Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: ®... -
Page 42: Asus Ez Flash 2
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility or a bootable floppy disk. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. -
Page 43: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility
2.1.3 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. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. -
Page 44: Asus Bios Updater
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. -
Page 45: Updating The Bios File
To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>. D:\>bupdater /pc /g 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 PATH: Note... -
Page 46: Bios Setup Program
The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. for information on ASUS P8Z77-M... -
Page 47: Ez Mode
Advanced Mode Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Power Saving mode Normal mode Selects the boot device priority Boot Menu(F8) Loads optimized default ASUS Optimal mode... -
Page 48: 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. Back button Menu items... -
Page 49: Menu Items
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. -
Page 50: Main Menu
Installed. After you set a password, these items show Installed. 2-10 Advanced Monitor 0601 x64 02/02/2012 8.0.1.1399 3506 MHz 2048 MB (DDR3) 1333 MHz English [Friday 02/15/2012] [16:46:15] Administrator 日本語 繁體中文 Exit Boot Tool Choose the system default language 簡體中文 ASUS P8Z77-M... -
Page 51: Administrator Password
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: Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>. -
Page 52: Ai Tweaker Menu
Version 2.10.1201. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Exit Boot Tool Forces a DDR3 frequency slower than the common tCK detected via SPD. According to Intel spec, ASUS H61 Series motherboard supports 1066/1333MHz DRAM (only). →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. -
Page 53: Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]
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. -
Page 54: Oc Tuner
OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] 2-14 Sets one single Turbo Ratio for all core activations. Sets an individual Turbo Ratio for every core activation. ASUS P8Z77-M... -
Page 55: Dram Timing Control
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 <Enter> key. Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default settings. -
Page 56: Cpu Voltage [Offset Mode]
The thermal conditions should be monitored. 2.4.6 CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the Offset voltage. 2-16 [Extreme] - Select to maintain the current VRM balance. ASUS P8Z77-M... -
Page 57: Offset Mode Sign
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. -
Page 58: Advanced Menu
Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Exit Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit ASUS P8Z77-M... -
Page 59: Cpu Power Management Configuration
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. -
Page 60: Pch Configuration
These items appear only when you set the SATA mode item to [AHCI Mode] or [RAID Mode], and allow you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 System Agent Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Enabled] Allow you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2-20 ASUS P8Z77-M... -
Page 61: Usb Configuration
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. -
Page 62: Onboard Devices Configuration
ErP Ready [Disabled] This item allows user to switch off some power at S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement. When set enabled to Enabled, all other PME options will be switched off. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 ASUS P8Z77-M... -
Page 63: Network Stack [Disabled Link]
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. -
Page 64: Monitor Menu
Enabled Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Exit Boot Tool CPU Temperature →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit ASUS P8Z77-M... - Page 65 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).
- Page 66 60% to 100%. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 ASUS P8Z77-M...
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Page 67: Boot Menu
[Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature. Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Post Report [5 sec] This item appears only when the Full Screen Logo item is set to [Disabled] and allows you to set the waiting time for the system to display the post report. -
Page 68: Boot Option Priorities
• To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following: - Press <F5>... -
Page 69: Tools Menu
> 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 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. -
Page 70: Exit Menu
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. -
Page 71: Federal Communications Commission Statement
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil. ASUS P8Z77-M... -
Page 72: Canadian Department Of Communications Statement
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in different... - Page 73 ASUS P8Z77-M...
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Page 74: Asus Contact Information
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address Telephone Web site Technical Support Telephone Support fax Online support ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Web site Online contact Technical Support Telephone Support Fax Online support * EUR 0.14/minute from a German fixed landline; EUR 0.42/minute from a mobile phone.