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x(continued on the next page)P8Z77-V LE PLUS specications summaryStorage Intel® Z77 Express Chipset: - 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray) w

3-34Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or disca

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS3-35Chapter 33.10 Updating BIOSThe ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability, c

3-36Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Updating the BIOS through the Internet2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc. If you wan

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS3-37Chapter 3• The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual BIOS information vary by models.• Refer to the

3-38Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utilityThe ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a boo

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS3-39Chapter 33.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to re

3-40Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Booting the system in DOS environment1. Insert the USB ash drive with the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater to the

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS3-41Chapter 34. Select Yes and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater. Restart you

3-42Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS4-1Chapter 4If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from

xiP8Z77-V LE PLUS specications summaryASUS unique featuresASUS TPU - Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost, TPU switchASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS USB

4-2Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.2.2 Obtaining the software manualsThe software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instructi

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS4-3Chapter 44.3 Software informationMost of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you thr

4-4Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.2 TurboV EVOASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency and rel

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS4-5Chapter 4Using Advanced ModeClick on the Advanced Mode tab to adjust the advanced voltage settings.GPU BoostGPU Boost overclock

4-6Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Auto TuningASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most exible auto-tuning options.• Th

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS4-7Chapter 43. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a

4-8Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.3 DIGI+ Power ControlDIGI+ PowerControl allows you to adjust the VRM voltage and frequency modulation to e

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS4-9Chapter 4Application aidsApply all changes immediatelyUndo all changes without applying1CPU Power236745Application aidsApply al

4-10Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Function no. Function description4 iGPU Load-line Calibration Load-line is dened by Intel VRM specications,

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS4-11Chapter 4• The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specication.• Do not remove the thermal module. The

xiiP8Z77-V LE PLUS specications summaryRear panel I/O ports1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x DisplayPort1 x Optical S/PDIF output port1 x HDMI

4-12Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.4 EPUEPU is an energy-efcient tool that satises different computing needs. This utility provides severa

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS4-13Chapter 4Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software con

4-14Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.6 Probe IIProbe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS4-15Chapter 44.3.7 Sensor RecorderSensor Recorder monitors the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed on a tim

4-16Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.8 Ai Charger+Battery Charging Version 1.1 (BC 1.1), a USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) certied USB chargi

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS4-17Chapter 4The utility cannot detect the devices connected to your computer if the charging mode is enabled.4.3.9 USB Charger+T

4-18Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Setting up the charging functionWhen a portable device is connected to the USB port of the PC, the USB Charger

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS4-19Chapter 44.3.10 USB 3.0 BoostThe ASUS exclusive USB 3.0 Boost provides speed boost for USB 3.0 devices and the up-to-date sup

4-20Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.11 Network iControl• Ensure to install the LAN drivers before using this function.• Network iControl is

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS4-21Chapter 4Using Quick ConnectionConguring the PPPoE connection settingsBefore enabling the Network iControl’s Quick Connection

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-1Chapter 1Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-V LE PLUS motherboard!The m

4-22Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Conguring the Quick ConnectionTo congure the auto-PPPoE connection:Click the Quick Connection tab.Tick Autom

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS4-23Chapter 4Using EZ ProleTo use the EZ Prole:EZ Prole allows you to load, edit, and save your own network program priority pr

4-24Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.12 USB BIOS Flashback WizardThis utility allows you to check and save the latest BIOS version to a USB st

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS4-25Chapter 4After the utility detects a new BIOS rmware, save the BIOS rmware by clicking from the Save to eld, select the U

4-26Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.13 MyLogo2This MyLogo utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears o

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS4-27Chapter 43. Click on Auto Tune to adjust image size compatibility or adjust the resolution bar.4. You can click on Booting P

4-28Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.14 Audio congurationsThe Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimat

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS4-29Chapter 44.4 Introduction to Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologiesThis document details the overview of the install

4-30Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4SSD Capacity RequirementsSSD Partition Capacity RequirementsSystem DRAM2GB 4GB 8GBIntel® storage combinationsI

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS4-31Chapter 44.4.2 Intel® Smart Response TechnologyIntel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance. It uses an

1-2 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 11.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsLGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Co

4-32Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 43. Select Disable Acceleration to disable this function, and select Change Mode to switch acceleration mode t

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS4-33Chapter 43. Right click the New Volume that you want to shrink from, and select Shrink Volume. 4. If your SSD is not

4-34Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 46. To launch the disk partitioning tool, click Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt tool.

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS4-35Chapter 412. Type set id=84 override, press Enter, and wait for the “shrinking process” until the Disk Management utility ide

4-36Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Recovering the partitionThis procedure allows you to delete the Intel® Rapid Start Technology from your system

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS4-37Chapter 45. Type list partition, press Enter, and select the partition where the Intel® Rapid Start Technology is install

4-38Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 410. Click Next after selecting the default selected disk. 11. Extend volume setup is completed. Cl

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS4-39Chapter 45. Select all and click Next for Custom Setup. 6. Click Install to proceed the installation.7. Click Y

4-40Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 43. To disable the updating function, click Disable Updating. Clicking this button automatically disables the

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS4-41Chapter 44.5 RAID congurationsThe motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solutions:• Intel® Rapid Storage Technology

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-3Chapter 1Intel® Smart Response TechnologySSD Speed with HDD CapacityIntel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall system per

4-42Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disksThe motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal perfo

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS4-43Chapter 4Creating a RAID setTo create a RAID set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <En

4-44Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 45. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle mark

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS4-45Chapter 4Deleting a RAID setTake caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you del

4-46Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.6 Creating a RAID driver diskA oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows® opera

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS4-47Chapter 44.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installationTo install the RAID driver in Windows® XP:1. Durin

4-48Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.6.4 Using a USB oppy disk driveDue to OS limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB oppy disk driv

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS4-49Chapter 48. Find the [HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_DesktopWorkstationServer] and [HardwareIds.scsi.iaStor_DesktopWorkstationServer

4-50Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS5-1Chapter 55.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technologyThe motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install m

1-4 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 18-channel high denition audioThe onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Denition Audio, previously codenamed A

5-2Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology supportChapter 55. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics c

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS5-3Chapter 55.1.4 Installing the device driversRefer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install th

5-4Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology supportChapter 55.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technologyThe motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface)

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS5-5Chapter 54. Align and rmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the goldngers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connector

5-6Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology supportChapter 5B1. If you cannot see the NVIDIA Control Panel item in step (A), select Personalize.B2. From t

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS5-7Chapter 5B4. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel.B5. The NVIDIA Control Panel window

5-8Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology supportChapter 55.3 LucidLogix Virtu MVPLucidLogix Virtu MVP allows your computer’s VGA output and discrete gra

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS5-9Chapter 5i-ModeTo use LucidLogix Virtu MVP in i-Mode, the display must be connected to the onboard video output.Ensure to set t

5-10Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology supportChapter 55.3.3 Conguring LucidLogix Virtu MVPLaunch the Virtu MVP Control Panel to allow you to congu

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS5-11Chapter 5Click to turn Hyperformance® ON or OFFClick to turn Virtual Vsync ON or OFFPerformanceAllows you to turn ON/OFF the H

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-5Chapter 1EPUEnergy Efciency All AroundTap into the world’s rst real-time PC power saving chip through a simple onboard switc

5-12Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology supportChapter 5See the descriptions of these columns below:D column allows you to run applications with the di

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS A-1AppendicesAppendicesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation i

A-2 AppendicesAppendicesVCCI: Japan Compliance StatementVCCI Class B StatementKC: Korea Warning StatementCanadian Department of Communications Stateme

ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax +886-2-2890-

EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.

1-6 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 1Network iControlReal-time Network Bandwidth ControlWith a single-click on/off button, the application curr

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-7Chapter 11.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal SolutionsASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking

iiE7272First Edition (V1)April 2012Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softw

1-8 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 11.3.6 Other special featuresLucidLogix Virtu MVPLucidLogix Virtu MVP featuring HyperFormance™ Technology

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-1Chapter 22.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.2.1 Motherboard layoutRefer to 2.2.8 Connectors and 2.3.10 Rear panel connection for more information a

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-3Chapter 2Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2/3) 2-252. ATX pow

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-5Chapter 22.2.3 System memoryThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) socke

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2Memory congurationsYou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sock

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-7Chapter 2P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2250MHz capability P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualie

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR31866MHz capability P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboa

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-9Chapter 2P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333MHz capability Vendors Paart No. Size S S/DSChip B

iiiContentsSafety information ... viAbout this guid

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional)1 DIMM 2 DIMM

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-11Chapter 2Vendors Part No. Size SS/DSChip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional)1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMsMi

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support:• 1 DIMM: Supports one (1) module insert

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-13Chapter 22.2.4 Expansion slotsEnsure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so ma

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2IRQ assignments for this motherboardA B C D E F G HAudio Controller – – – – – – shared –EHCI Controller –

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-15Chapter 22.2.5 JumperClear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You c

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.2.6 Onboard switchesOnboard switches allow you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open-

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-17Chapter 22. TPU (GPU Boost) switchTurning this switch to Enable will automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 23. EPU switchThis switch allows you to enable or disable the EPU function.• The EPU LED near the TPU sw

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-19Chapter 24. BIOS-FLBK switchThe BIOS Flashback buttton offers the most convenient way to update the BIOS. It allows overcloc

ivContentsChapter 3: BIOS setup3.1 Knowing BIOS ... 3-13

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.2.7 Onboard LEDs1. Standby Power LEDThe motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lig

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-21Chapter 23. BIOS_FLBK LEDThe BIOS_FLBK LED lights when the BIOS-FLBK function is enabled.4. EPU LEDThe EPU LED lights when

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.2.8 Internal connectors1. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray])These co

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-23Chapter 22. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1–4 [blue])These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 23. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB 3 ~ 10)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB modul

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-25Chapter 25. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 27. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34)These connectors are for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and compli

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-27Chapter 29. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_E1 [navy blue])This connector connects to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2• System power LED (2-pin PLED)This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis pow

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-29Chapter 22.3 Building your computer system2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system1 bag of screws Philips

v4.3.8 Ai Charger+ ... 4-164.3.9 USB Charger+ ...

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.3.2 CPU installationAB12The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-31Chapter 2ABC453

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installationApply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-33Chapter 2To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly2ABBA1

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2123To remove a DIMM2.3.4 DIMM installationBAA

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-35Chapter 22.3.5 Motherboard installation21The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may var

2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.P8Z77-V LE PLUS3

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-37Chapter 22.3.6 ATX Power connection12OR OR

2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.3.7 SATA device connectionOR1OR2

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-39Chapter 22.3.8 Front I/O ConnectorUSB 2.0AAFPTo install USB 2.0 Connector To install front panel audio connectorUSB 3.0To in

viSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating th

2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.3.9 Expansion Card installationTo install PCIe x16 cardsTo install PCIe x1 cards To install PCI cards

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-41Chapter 22.3.10 Rear panel connection12• Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windo

2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel congurationPortHeadset 2-channel4-channel 6-channel 8-channelLight Blue L

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-43Chapter 22.3.11 Audio I/O connectionsAudio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and MicConnect to Stereo SpeakersConnect to 2.1 ch

2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2Connect to 4.1 channel SpeakersConnect to 7.1 channel SpeakersConnect to 5.1 channel Speakers

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-45Chapter 22.4 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure t

2-46 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS3-1Chapter 3Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.1 Knowing BIOSThe ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond t

3-2Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.2.1 EZ ModeBy default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS3-3Chapter 33.2.2 Advanced ModeThe Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS setting

viiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis gu

3-4Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS3-5Chapter 33.3 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu p

3-6Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Administrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator passwo

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS3-7Chapter 33.4 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when changi

3-8Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal freque

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS3-9Chapter 33-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]Allows you to set the 3-Core Ratio Limit. Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio

3-10Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3DRAM Timing ControlThe sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+> a

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS3-11Chapter 3DIGI+ Power ControlCPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto]Load-line is dened by Intel VRM spec and affects CPU voltage. The

3-12Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3CPU Current Capability [100%]Allows you to congure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency ra

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS3-13Chapter 3DRAM Power Phase Control [Auto]Allows you to set the DRAM Power Phase Control. Conguration options: [Auto] [Optimize

viiiConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.Ty

3-14Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Black Yellow Pink RedCPU Manual Voltage 0.800V–1.070V 1.075V–1.120V 1.125V–1.170V 1.175V–1.990VCPU Offset Voltage 0.

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS3-15Chapter 3Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malf

3-16Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.5.1 CPU CongurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.T

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS3-17Chapter 3Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled][Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with e

3-18Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3CPU C3 Report [Auto]Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS.[Auto] Set this item automatically.[Ena

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS3-19Chapter 3Entry After [10 Minutes]This item appears only when you set the Entry on S3 RTC Wake to [Enabled] and allows you to s

3-20Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.5.3 SATA CongurationWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS3-21Chapter 3Hot Plug [Disabled]These items appear only when you set the SATA mode item to [AHCI] or [RAID], and allow you to enab

3-22Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.5.5 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.The USB Devices item show

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS3-23Chapter 33.5.6 Onboard Devices CongurationMainAi TweakerAdvanced Monitor Boot ToolExitVersion 2.10.1208. Copyright (C)

ixP8Z77-V LE PLUS specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 /

3-24Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Marvell Storage Controller [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the Marvell Storage Controller.[Disabled] Disa

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS3-25Chapter 3Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off][Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss.[Power Off] The sy

3-26Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.5.8 Network StackMainAi TweakerAdvanced Monitor Boot ToolExitEnable/Disable UEFI network stackBack Advanced\ N

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS3-27Chapter 33.6 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan sett

3-28Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxx�C/xxx�F][xxx�C/xxx�F]The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and di

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS3-29Chapter 3CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [20]Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The val

3-30Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.Bootup NumLock State [On][On] Sets th

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS3-31Chapter 3Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS][Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot

3-32Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press &

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS3-33Chapter 3• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure!• We recommend th