Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product P8Z77-M Asus
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Motherboard P8Z77-M.
ii E7075 First Edition 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, trans.
iii Contents Safety information ....................................................................................... v About this guide ......................................................................................... vi P8Z77-M specications summary .
iv Contents Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ..................
v Safety information Electrical safety • T o 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.
vi Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/W ARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.
vii P8Z77-M specications summary (continues on the next page) CPU LGA1 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 ® Turbo Boost T echnology 2.
viii P8Z77-M specications summary LAN Realtek ® 81 1 1F Gigabit LAN controller Audio Realtek ® ALC887 8-channel audio CODEC* - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, front panel jack- retaskin.
ix 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.
x BIOS features 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 Manageability WfM 2.
1-1 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Product introduction If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer . 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.
ASUS P8Z77-M 1-2 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts 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.
1-3 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/Switches/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/Switches/LED Page 1. A TX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin A TX12V) 1-23 10. Intel ® Z77 USB 3.
ASUS P8Z77-M 1-4 1.3 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. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU • The LGA1 156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1 155 socket.
1-5 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3 4 5 6 A B C.
ASUS P8Z77-M 1-6 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 .
1-7 Chapter 1: Product introduction T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 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.
ASUS P8Z77-M 1-8 1.4.2 Memory congurations Y ou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module.
1-9 Chapter 1: Product introduction V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM A-DA TA AX3U2400GC4G10(XMP) 4GB DS - - 10-1 1-11-30 1.65 • • • CORSAIR CMGTX8(XMP) 8GB (4x 2GB ) SS - - 10-12-10-30 1.
ASUS P8Z77-M 1-10 DDR3-2000(O.C.) 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 AX3U2000GB2G9B(XMP) 2GB DS - - 9-1 1-9-27 1.55~1.75 • • • A-DA TA AX3U2000GC4G9B(XMP) 4GB DS - - 9-1 1-9-27 1.
1-1 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 AM2U16BC2P1 2GB SS A-DAT A 3CCD-1509A - - • • • A-DA TA AM2U16BC4P2 4GB DS A-DAT A 3CCD-1509A - - • • • A-DA TA AX3U1600GC4G9(XMP) 4GB DS - - - 1.
ASUS P8Z77-M 1-12 V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM MICRON MT16KTF51264AZ-1G6M1 4GB DS MICRON D9PFJ 11-1 1-1 1-28 - • • • OCZ OCZ3BE1600C8L V4GK 4GB(2x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8 1.
1-13 Chapter 1: Product introduction V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 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.
ASUS P8Z77-M 1-14 2.3.4 DIMM installation 1 V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM BUFF ALO D3U1333-1G 1GB SS Elpida J110.
1-15 Chapter 1: Product introduction T o remove a DIMM 2 3 B A 1.5 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.
ASUS P8Z77-M 1-16 IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H Intel PCH SA T A controller #0 – – – shared – ––– Intel PCH SA T A controller #1 – – – shared – ––– S.
1-17 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow 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.
ASUS P8Z77-M 1-18 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 le to the USB port, press the BIOS Flashback switch, and the BIOS is updated automatically .
1-19 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1. 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.
ASUS P8Z77-M 1-20 1.9 Jumpers 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.
1-21 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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.
ASUS P8Z77-M 1-22 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. 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 .
1-23 Chapter 1: Product introduction • For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with A TX 12 V Specication 2.2 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W . • DO NOT forget to connect the 8-pin A TX +12V power plug.
ASUS P8Z77-M 1-24 3. Intel ® Z77 Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial A T A 6.
1-25 Chapter 1: Product introduction 5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 4-pin CHA_F AN1-3) 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 .
ASUS P8Z77-M 1-26 8. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; USB1 1 12; 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.
1-27 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 specicaton 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.
ASUS P8Z77-M 1-28 1 1. System panel connector (20-8 pin P ANEL) 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 .
1-29 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 1 Software support 1.1 1.1 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.
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Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 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 .
2-2 ASUS P8Z77-M 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 oppy disk. Before you start using this utility , download the latest BIOS le from the ASUS website at www .
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z77-M VER: 0601 DA TE: 02/02/2012 Exit [Enter] Select or Load [T ab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit File Path: fs0: Drive Folder Info fs0: 01/13/1 1 10:23p 4194304 P8Z77-M.
2-4 ASUS P8Z77-M Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:>d: D:> 3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number . 4. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press <Enter> to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB ash drive).
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below . Updating the BIOS le T o update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>. D:>bupdater /pc /g ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.
2-6 ASUS P8Z77-M 2.2 BIOS setup program A BIOS setup program is provided for BIOS item modication. When you start up the computer , the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Del> during the Power-On Self-T est (POST) to enter the Setup utility .
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 Boot Menu(F8) • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system.
2-8 ASUS P8Z77-M 2.2.2 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.
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 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.
2-10 ASUS P8Z77-M 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.
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 1 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.
2-12 ASUS P8Z77-M 2.4 Ai T weaker 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.
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 T arget CPU T urbo-Mode Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU turbo-mode speed. T arget DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2.4.1 Ai Overclock T uner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency .
2-14 ASUS P8Z77-M iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto] Allows you to congure the iGPU frequency . Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1350MHz to 3000MHz with a 50MHz interval. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function.
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-15 2.4.4 CPU Power Management The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Use <+> and <-> keys or the numeric keypad to adjust the ratio.
2-16 ASUS P8Z77-M 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.
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-17 Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you set the CPU V oltage item to [Offset Mode]. [+] T o offset the voltage by a positive value.
2-18 ASUS P8Z77-M Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19 Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Conguration 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.
2-20 ASUS P8Z77-M CPU C6 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. 2.5.2 PCH Conguration High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event T imer .
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-21 Graphics Conguration Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to select a primary display from iGPU, PCIE, or PCI graphic devices. Conguration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE][PCI] iGPU Memory [64M] This item selects DVMT 5.
2-22 ASUS P8Z77-M 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Denition Audio Controller . [Disabled] Disables the controller . The following item appears only when you set the HD Audio Controller item to [Enabled].
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-23 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.
2-24 ASUS P8Z77-M 2.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-25 CPU T emperature / MB T emperature [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.
2-26 ASUS P8Z77-M Chassis1/3 Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] 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.
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-27 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. [Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature.
2-28 ASUS P8Z77-M 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.
Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-29 2.8 T ools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2.
2-30 ASUS P8Z77-M 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. Y ou can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus.
ASUS P8Z77-M A-1 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.
A-2 Appendices Appendices VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement VCCI Class B Statement KC: Korea W arning Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed th.
ASUS P8Z77-M A-3 Appendices EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR.
A-4 Appendices Appendices ASUS contact information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 1259 T elephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site www.asus.com.tw T echnical Support T elephone +86-21-3842991 1 Online support support.
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