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Asus P8Z77 WS User Manual

Asus P8Z77 WS User Manual (176 pages)

Brand: Asus | Category: Motherboard | Size: 7.9 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
7
Federal Communications Commission Statement
7
Notices
7
Electrical Safety
8
Safety Information
8
About this Guide
9
Conventions Used in this Guide
10
P8Z77 WS Specifications Summary
11
Chapter 1: Product Introduction

15
- Welcome
  15
- Package Contents
  15
- Special Features
  16
Chapter 2: Hardware Information

23
- Before You Proceed
  23
- Motherboard Overview
  24
  - Motherboard Layout
    24
  - Layout Contents
    25
  - Central Processing Unit (CPU)
    26
  - System Memory
    27
  - Memory Configurations
    28
  - Expansion Slots
    29
  - Irq Assignments for this Motherboard
    30
  - Onboard Switches
    31
  - Onboard Leds
    36
  - Jumper
    42
  - Internal Connectors
    43
  - System Panel Connector
    51
- Building Your Computer System
  52
  - Additional Tools and Components to Build a PC System
    52
  - CPU Installation
    53
  - CPU Heatsink and Fan Assembly Installation
    55
  - DIMM Installation
    57
  - Motherboard Installation
    58
  - ATX Power Connection
    60
  - SATA Device Connection
    61
  - Front I/O Connector
    62
  - Expansion Card Installation
    63
  - USB BIOS Flashback
    64
  - Rear Panel Connection
    65
  - Audio I/O Connections
    67
- Starting up for the First Time
  69
- Turning off the Computer
  69
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

71
- Knowing BIOS
  71
- BIOS Setup Program
  71
  - EZ Mode
    72
  - Advanced Mode
    73
    
    Menu Items
    74
    
    Submenu Items
    74
    
    Scroll Bar
    74
    
    Navigation Keys
    74
    
    General Help
    74
    
    Configuration Fields
    74
- Main Menu
  75
  - System Language [English]
    75
  - System Date [Day XX/XX/XXXX]
    75
  - System Time [XX:XX:XX]
    75
    
    Administrator Password
    76
    
    User Password
    77
- Ai Tweaker Menu
  78
  - Dram Timing Control
    81
  - Cpu Power Management
    84
  - Offset Mode Sign
    87
- Advanced Menu
  89
  - CPU Configuration
    90
  - Cpu Power Management Configuration
    91
  - PCH Configuration
    92
  - SATA Configuration
    94
  - System Agent Configuration
    95
  - USB Configuration
    96
  - Onboard Devices Configuration
    97
  - Apm
    99
  - Serial Port Configuration
    99
  - Network Stack
    100
- Monitor Menu
  101
- Boot Menu
  104
  - Boot Option Priorities
    105
  - Boot Override
    105
- Tools Menu
  106
  - ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility
    106
  - ASUS O.C. Profile
    106
  - ASUS SPD Information
    107
  - ASUS Drive Xpert
    108
- Exit Menu
  109
- Updating BIOS
  110
  - ASUS Update Utility
    110
    
    Updating the Bios through the Internet
    111
    
    Updating the Bios through a Bios File
    112
  - ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility
    113
  - ASUS Crashfree BIOS 3 Utility
    114
  - ASUS BIOS Updater
    115
  - Updating the Bios File
    116
Chapter 4: Software Support

117
- Installing an Operating System
  117
- Support DVD Information
  117
  - Running the Support DVD
    117
  - Obtaining the Software Manuals
    118
- Software Information
  119
  - AI Suite II
    119
  - Installing Ai Suite II
    119
  - Turbov EVO
    120
  - Auto Tuning
    122
  - DIGI+ Power Control
    125
  - Epu
    129
  - Launching Epu
    129
  - Probe II
    130
  - FAN Xpert
    131
  - Sensor Recorder
    132
  - USB BIOS Flashback Wizard
    133
  - USB 3.0 Boost
    135
  - ASUS Update
    136
  - ASUS SSD Caching
    137
  - Network Icontrol
    138
  - USB Charger
    142
  - Mylogo2
    144
  - Audio Configurations
    146
- RAID Configurations
  147
  - RAID Definitions
    147
  - Installing Serial ATA Hard Disks
    148
  - Setting the RAID Item in BIOS
    148
  - Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM Utility
    148
    
    Creating a Raid Set
    149
    
    Deleting a Raid Set
    151
  - Marvell RAID Utility
    152
    
    Create a Raid Array
    152
    
    Delete an Existing Raid Array
    154
- Creating a RAID Driver Disk
  158
Chapter 5: Multiple GPU Technology Support

163
- AMD ® Crossfirex™ Technology
  163
  - Requirements
    163
  - Before You Begin
    163
  - Installing Two Crossfirex™ Graphics Cards
    164
  - Installing the Device Drivers
    165
  - Enabling the AMD ® Crossfirex™ Technology
    165
- NVIDIA ® SLI™ Technology
  166
- Lucidlogix ® Virtu™ Solution
  172
  - Hardware Installamdon
    172
  - Software Configuration
    173
  - Asus Contact Information
    175

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Asus P8Z77 WS Installation Manual

Asus P8Z77 WS Installation Manual (64 pages)

Brand: Asus | Category: Motherboard | Size: 6.23 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Contents
4
Electrical Safety
5
Operation Safety
5
Safety Information
5
Chapter 1: Quick Start

7
- Installing the CPU
  7
- Intel LGA775 Socket
  7
- Intel LGA1366 Socket
  9
- Intel LGA1156 Socket
  11
- Intel LGA1155 Socket (1)
  13
- Intel LGA1155 Socket (2)
  15
- Intel LGA2011 Socket
  17
- AMD AM2 / AM2+ / AM3 Socket
  21
- AMD AM3+ Socket
  23
- Installing the Heatsink and Fan
  25
- Installing a DIMM
  27
- Installing the Motherboard
  29
- Installing the Power Supply Unit
  30
- Installing an Expansion Card
  31
- Installing Disk Drives
  32
- PATA Optical Disk Drive
  32
- SATA Optical Disk Drive
  33
- Floppy Disk Drive
  34
- PATA Hard Disk Drive
  35
- SATA Hard Disk Drive
  37
- SAS Hard Disk Drive
  38
- Front Panel Cables
  39
- Connecting the ATX Power
  40
- 1.10 Peripheral Devices and Accessories
  42
- 1.11 Starting Up For The First Time
  43
Chapter 2: Manage/Update BIOS

45
- AFUDOS Utility
  45
- Award BIOS Flash Utility
  47
- ASUS Update Utility
  50
- ASUS BIOS Updater
  53
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting

57
- Troubleshooting for Motherboard DIY
  57
- Basic Troubleshooting
  57
- Other Common Troubles
  59
- No Power
  60
- Failure to Boot-Up; no Screen Display
  61
- Failure to Enter the Operating System
  61
- Faqs
  62
Chapter 4: Computer Care Tips

63
- Proper Care of Your PC
  63
- Basic Knowledge
  63
- Usage Knowledge
  63
- Tips
  64

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