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P8Z77-V PRO user's manual - Page 4
...3.5.3 SATA Configuration 3-19
3.5.4 System Agent Configuration 3-20
3.5.5 USB Configuration 3-22
3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-23
3.5.7 APM 3-26
3.5.8 Network stack 3-27
3.6 Monitor menu 3-28
3.7 Boot menu 3-31
3.8 Tools menu 3-33
3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-33
3.8.2. ASUS O.C. Profile 3-33
3.9 Exit menu 3-35
3.10 Updating BIOS 3-36
3.10.1 ASUS Update utility...
P8Z77-V PRO user's manual - Page 5
... Recorder 4-14 4.3.7 USB 3.0 Boost 4-15 4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback 4-16 4.3.9 ASUS Update 4-18 4.3.10 MyLogo2 4-19 4.3.11 Audio configurations 4-21 4.4 RAID configurations 4-22 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-22 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-23 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-23 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-23 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk...
P8Z77-V PRO user's manual - Page 7
... motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated...
P8Z77-V PRO user's manual - Page 13
P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary
Accessories
2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! card (Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n) 1 x Wi-Fi ring moving antennas 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 and eSATA module ASUS Q-Shield 2 in 1 Q-connector User's manual
Support DVD contents Form factor
Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version...
P8Z77-V PRO user's manual - Page 17
... USB 2.0. The P8Z77-V PRO affords greater convenience to high speed connectivity.
Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support
The Intel® Z77 Express Chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems.
ASUS...
P8Z77-V PRO user's manual - Page 20
... such as a CPU or DRAM installed into the motherboard. Just plug in a USB flash drive containing the BIOS file, and press the BIOS Flashback button for 3 seconds with the power supply connected. The UEFI BIOS will then automatically update without requiring further interaction. With its new, complementary Windows application, users can regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates and download the latest...
P8Z77-V PRO user's manual - Page 36
... the power cord for about 5-10 seconds.
• If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch to boot and load BIOS default settings. A messgae will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings.
• We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS...
P8Z77-V PRO user's manual - Page 108
... the instructions of this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary.
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard.
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program.
1. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS...
P8Z77-V PRO user's manual - Page 115
... drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.
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.
4.2.1 Running the support DVD
Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer...
P8Z77-V PRO user's manual - Page 117
... Suite II on your computer 1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your
computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete installation.
Using AI Suite II
AI Suite II automatically starts when you enter the Windows® operating system (OS...
P8Z77-V PRO user's manual - Page 130
...latest BIOS version to a USB storage device. With ASUS USB BIOS Flashback hardware feature, the system BIOS is conveniently updated without booting your system.
Sets the schedule for BIOS Update download
Click to check for an update BIOS
firmware available for download
Current BIOS information
Cancels all changes Applies all changes
Scheduling the latest BIOS download
1. In the Download Setting...
P8Z77-V PRO user's manual - Page 132
... ASUS Update
After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update> ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
Using ASUS Update
Select the way you would like to do with the BIOS utility. Click on Next and follow the instructions to complete your request.
• Update BIOS from Internet Download the latest BIOS utility from the ASUS service...
P8Z77-V PRO user's manual - Page 135
... button
Control settings
Set default device buttons Connector settings
Analog and digital connector status
B.
Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP
Configuration options
Control settings window
Exit button Minimize button
Chapter 4
Information button
• Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration...
P8Z77-V PRO user's manual - Page 136
... configurations
The motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solutions:
• Intel® Rapid Storage Technology with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5 support. • Mavell® RAID utility with RAID 0 and RAID 1 support.
• You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only...
P8Z77-V PRO user's manual - Page 141
..., set the SATA Mode BIOS item to [RAID mode] in BIOS setup. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details.
To install Intel® Smart Response Technology: 1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your
computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. Click the Drivers tab, then click Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Driver software. 3. Follow...
P8Z77-V PRO user's manual - Page 144
...then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install, select the RAID driver for the
corresponding OS version. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.
To install the RAID driver for Windows® Vista or later OS: 1. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you to select...
P8Z77-V PRO user's manual - Page 147
... cards to your system.
To uninstall existing graphics card drivers:
1. Close all current applications. 2. For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs.
For Windows Vista, go to Control Panel > Programs and Features. 3. Select your current graphics card driver/s. 4. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove.
For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. 5. Turn off your computer.
ASUS P8Z77-V PRO...
P8Z77-V PRO user's manual - Page 149
... continue to the Catalyst Control Center Advanced View window.
Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology
1. In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > Configure.
2. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to act as the display
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GPU.
3. Select Enable CrossFireX.
4. Click Apply, and then click OK to exit the window.
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ASUS P8Z77-V PRO
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P8Z77-V PRO user's manual - Page 151
... the power supply to the two graphics cards separately.
6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card.
SLI bridge
Goldfingers
5.2.3 Installing the device drivers
Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers.
Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology. Download the latest driver from...
P8Z77-V PRO user's manual - Page 154
... cards.
• We do not recommended to use LucidLogix Virtu MVP under RAID mode.
5.3.1 Installing LucidLogix Virtu MVP
To install LucidLogix Virtu MVP:
1. Insert the support DVD in the optical drive. The ASUS Support Wizard appears if your computer has enabled the Autorun feature.
2. Click the Utilites tab, then click LucidLogix Virtu MVP Software.
3. Follow the succeeding onscreen instructions...