User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Chapter 1: Product introduction
- Chapter 2: Hardware information
- 2.1 Before you proceed
- 2.2 Motherboard overview
- 2.3 Building your computer system
- 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system
- 2.3.2 CPU installation
- 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation
- 2.3.4 DIMM installation
- 2.3.5 Motherboard installation
- 2.3.6 ATX Power connection
- 2.3.7 SATA device connection
- 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector
- 2.3.9 Expension Card installation
- 2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback
- 2.3.11 Rear panel connection
- 2.3.12 Audio I/O connections
- 2.4 Starting up for the first time
- 2.5 Turning off the computer
- Chapter 3: BIOS setup
- Chapter 4: Software support
- 4.1 Installing an operating system
- 4.2 Support DVD information
- 4.3 Software information
- 4.4 RAID configurations
- 4.4.1 RAID definitions
- 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks
- 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS
- 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility
- 4.4.5 Introduction to Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies
- 4.4.6 Intel® Smart Response Technology
- 4.4.7 Intel® Rapid Start Technology
- 4.4.8 Intel® Smart Connect Technology
- 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk
- Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
- Appendices

ASUS P8Z77-V
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Chapter 3
4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]
Allows you to set the 4 Core Ratio Limit
[Auto] Select to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting
[Manual] Select to to manually assign a 4-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than
or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. 1-Core/2-Core/3-Core Limit must not
be set to [Auto]
Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto]
Allows you to set the internal PLL voltage.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]
Memory Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. The conguration options vary with
the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings.
iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 900MHz to
3000MHz with a 50MHz interval.
EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
EPU Setting [Auto]
This item appears only when you set the EPU Power Saving MODE item to [Enabled.] and
allows you to select the EPU power saving mode.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max
Power Saving Mode]
OC Tuner
OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for
enhancing the system performance. Conguration options: [OK] [Cancel]
DRAM Timing Control
The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+>
and <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard
and press the <Enter> key.
Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable! If this
happens, revert to the default settings.
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 to
adjust the value. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model.