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J&W Z77A-ProX User Manual

Socket lga1155 processor mainboard
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Z77A-ProX
Socket LGA1155 Processor Mainboard
User's Manual
Rev: 1.0, May 2012

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  • Page 1 Z77A-ProX Socket LGA1155 Processor Mainboard User’s Manual Rev: 1.0, May 2012...
  • Page 2 Disclaimer The intellectual property of this manual belongs to our company. The ownership of all of the products, including accessories and software etc. belong to our company. No one is permitted to copy, change, or translate without our written permission. We compiled this manual based on our careful attitude, but we can not guarantee the accuracy of the contents.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ..................... 3 1.1 Package Checklist ....................3 1.2 Specifications ......................4 1.3 Mainboard Layout ....................5 1.4 Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices .................6 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup ..................7 2.1 Choosing a Computer Chassis .................7 2.2 Installing the Mainboard ..................7 2.3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler ..............8 2.3.1 Installation of the CPU .................8 2.3.2 Installation of the CPU Cooler................9...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Z77A-ProX User's Manual Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Package Checklist Thank you for choosing our product. Please check with the following list of accessories, if there is any broken or missing part, please contact your dealer or the local distributor. • I/O Shield •...

  • Page 5: Specifications

    Z77A-ProX User's Manual 1.2 Specifications ® ® ® - Supports Intel Core™ i7 /Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium /Celeron processors in the LGA1155 package ® - Supports Intel Turbo-boost Technology ® Chipset -Intel Z77 Express Chipset - Supports Dual Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.)/2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/2000(O.C.) /1866(O.C.)/1600/1333 MHz memory...

  • Page 6: Mainboard Layout

    Z77A-ProX User's Manual 1.3 Mainboard Layout (This picture is only for reference) -  -...

  • Page 7: Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices

    Z77A-ProX User's Manual 1.4 Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices The rear I/O of the mainboard provides the following I/O ports: SPDIF_OUT (This picture is only for reference) • PS/2 Keyboard: Connects to a PS/2 keyboard. • HDMI：Connects to a monitor's HDMI input.

  • Page 8: Chapter 2 Hardware Setup

    2.1 Choosing a Computer Chassis The mainboard and its component layouts illustrated in this chapter were based mainly on the model Z77A-ProX, unless specifi cally stated. • Choose a chassis big enough to install this mainboard. • As some features for this mainboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the mainboard to indicators and switches or buttons on the chassis, make sure your chassis supports all the features required.

  • Page 9: Installation Of The Cpu And Cpu Cooler

    Z77A-ProX User's Manual 2.3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following conditions: 1. Please make sure that the mainboard supports the CPU. 2. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. If you install the CPU in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly.

  • Page 10: Installation Of The Cpu Cooler

    Z77A-ProX User's Manual 2.3.2 Installation of the CPU Cooler For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of your CPU Cooler. 2.4 Installation of Memory Modules This Motherboard provides four 240-pin DDRIII (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology.

  • Page 11: Connecting Peripheral Devices

    Z77A-ProX User's Manual 2.5 Connecting Peripheral Devices 2.5.1 Serial ATA Connectors Each SATA connector serves as one single channel to connect one SATA device by SATA cable. 2.5.2 PCI Express slots Install PCI Express X 16 graphics card into slot “PCIE1”.

  • Page 12: Chapter 3 Jumpers & Headers Setup

    Z77A-ProX User's Manual Chapter 3 Jumpers & Headers Setup 3.1 Checking Jumper Settings • For a 2-pin jumper, plug the jumper cap on both pins will make it CLOSE (SHORT). Remove the jumper cap, or plug it on either pin (reserved for future use) will leave it at OPEN position.

  • Page 13: Fan Power Connectors

    Z77A-ProX User's Manual 3.3 FAN Power Connectors These connectors each provide power to the cooling fans installed in your system. CFAN: CPU Fan Power Connector SFAN1: System Fan Power Connector CFAN These fan connectors are not jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps on these connectors.

  • Page 14: S/Pdif Output Connection Header

    Z77A-ProX User's Manual 3.5 S/PDIF Output Connection Header S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) is a standard audio transfer file format. It is usually found on digital audio equipment such as a DAT (Digital Audio Tape) machine or audio processing device. It allows the transfer of audio from one file to another without the conversion to and from an analog format, which could degrade the signal quality.

  • Page 15: Additional Usb Port Headers

    Z77A-ProX User's Manual 3.7 Additional USB Port Headers The headers conform to USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two additional USB ports.ports via an optional USB bracket. F_SUSB3(USB3.0) Pin Assignment Pin Assignment SSRX- SSRS+ SSTX+ SSTX- SSTX- SSTX+...

  • Page 16: Atx Power Input Connectors

    Z77A-ProX User's Manual 3.9 ATX Power Input Connectors ATXPWR (ATX Power) connector We recommend to use our motherboard with a power supply that complies with the ATX12V Power Supply Design Guide Version 1.1. Every ATX12V power supply unit has a standard 24-pin ATX main power connector that must be plugged into this connector.

  • Page 17: Chapter 4 Bios Setup Utility

    Z77A-ProX User's Manual Chapter 4 BIOS Setup Utility BIOS stands for Basic Input and Output System. It was once called ROM BIOS when it was stored in a Read-Only Memory (ROM) chip. Now manufacturers would like to store BIOS in EEPROM which means Electrically Erasable Programmable Memory.

  • Page 18: Bios Setup - Cmos Setup Utility

    Z77A-ProX User's Manual 4.5 BIOS Setup — CMOS Setup Utility •  In order to increase system stability and performance, our engineering staff is constantly improving the BIOS menu. The BIOS setup screens and descriptions illustrated in this manual are for your reference only, and may not completely match with what you see on your screen.This chapter were based mainly on...

  • Page 19: Control Keys

    Z77A-ProX User's Manual The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration. Advanced For changing the advanced system settings. Chipset　　　 For changing the system ports settings. Boot For changing the system boot configuration.

  • Page 20: Advanced Setting

    Z77A-ProX User's Manual • BIOS Information This page mainly introduce the BIOS related information, such as the BIOS version, the BIOS manufacturer, the program code versions, establish dates, memory capacity and frequency, choose the BIOS use of language, the setting of the system date and time, access BIOS user level, etc.
  • Page 21 Z77A-ProX User's Manual • Enable ACPI Auto Confguration For setting the advanced power management configuration, options: Enabled, Disabled. • Enable Hibernation Enables or disables system ability to hibernate (OS/S4 sleep state). This option may be not effective with some OS. Options: Enabled, Disabled.
  • Page 22 Z77A-ProX User's Manual • Limit CPUID Maxinum Set limits maximum CPUID, options: Enabled, Disabled. • Execute Disble Bit Setting bits operation, options: Enabled, Disabled. • Intel Virtualization Technology Options: Enabled, Disabled. • Hardware Prefetcher Setting L2 Cache，options: Enabled, Disabled. • Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Setting to turn of/off prefectching of adjcent cache lines，options: Enabled, Disabled.
  • Page 23 Z77A-ProX User's Manual • USB Controller Onboard USB Controller, options: Enabled, Disabled.  Press < ESC> key to return to the Advanced menu ► Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Advanced Chipset Main Boot Security OverClock Advanced\Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology\ ration\ Enable or disable Intel...
  • Page 24 Z77A-ProX User's Manual ► USB Legacy Features Chipset Advanced Boot Security Main OverClock Advanced\USB Legacy Features ration\ Enables Legacy USB... USB Legacy Features USB Devices: 1 Mouse,2 Hubs Legacy USB Support Enabled XHCI Hand-off Enabled →　← :Select Screen EHCI Hand-off Disabled ↑↓...
  • Page 25 Z77A-ProX User's Manual ► Advanced Power Management Chipset Advanced Boot Security Main OverClock Advanced\Advanced Power Management ration\ PWROn After PWR-Fail APM Configuration PWROn After PWR-Fail Alway... PS/2 Keyboard Poweron Disabled Wakeup By PME Disabled Poweron By RTC Disabled →　← :Select Screen ↑↓...
  • Page 26 Z77A-ProX User's Manual ► Super IO Confguration Chipset Advanced Boot Security Main OverClock Advanced\Super IO Configuration ration\ E n a b l e o r D i s b a l e Super IO Configuration Serial Port(COM) Super IO Chip...

  • Page 27: Chipset Setting

    Z77A-ProX User's Manual The hardware monitoring page showing the current system working state, including the CPU temperature, system temperature, fan speed and voltage readings, etc. Smart Fan Settings. Options: Manual Mode, Smart-Mode,Full Mode. When under "Manual Mode", you could alter the fan speed manually by changing the setting: "Fan Speed"...
  • Page 28 Z77A-ProX User's Manual ► South Bridge Confguration Advanced Chipset Boot Security Main OverClock Chipset\South Bridge Configuration\ Enable or disable SATA Intel PCH RC Version 1.2.0.1 Device. Intel PCH SKU Name Intel PCH Rev ID 04/C1 SATA Controller Enabled SATA Mode Selcetion →　←...
  • Page 29 Z77A-ProX User's Manual ► North Bridge Confguration Advanced Chipset Main Boot Security OverClock Chipset\North Bridge Configuration\ G r a p h i c s t u r b o I M O N System Agent Bridge Name SandyBridge c u r r e n t...

  • Page 30: Boot Setting

    Z77A-ProX User's Manual 4.5.6 Boot Chipset Advanced Boot Security Main OverClock Boot\ N u m b e r o f s e c o n d s Boot Configuration t o w a i t f o r s e t u p Setup Prompt Timeout activation key..

  • Page 31: Security Setting

    Z77A-ProX User's Manual 4.5.7 Security Chipset Advanced Boot Security Main OverClock Security\ S e t A d m i n i s t r a t o r Password Description Password If ONLY the Administrator'password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup.

  • Page 32: Overclock

    Z77A-ProX User's Manual 4.5.8 OverClock Chipset Advanced Boot Security Main OverClock OverClock\ CPU Configuration CPU Configuration North Bridge Configuration Voltage Configuration →　← :Select Screen ↑↓ /Click : Select Item Enter/Dbl Click: Select 　 +/-:Change Opt. F1 :General Help F7 :Previous Values...
  • Page 33 Z77A-ProX User's Manual ► North Bridge Confguration Press <Enter> to enter this submenu. This page allows you to set the relevant parameters of the system memory. The default settings are not suggested to change before their functions are fully understood.

  • Page 34: Chapter 5 Driver Installation

    Z77A-ProX User's Manual Chapter 5 Driver Installation Check your package and there is Driver DVD included. This DVD consists of all drivers you need. In addition, this DVD also include an auto detect software which can tell you which hardware is installed, and which drivers needed so that your system can function properly.
  • Page 35 Z77A-ProX User's Manual (This picture is only for reference) According to the chipset of the motherboard purchased, click on the correct series (This picture is only for reference) From the Drivers MENU you may make 7 selections: 1. Chipset Driver 2.

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