P8Z77-M

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    Your Next Micro ATX Z77 Build with Precise Digital Power Design, Independent Fan Control and up to 60% Hybrid Graphics Boost

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    Windows 8 Exclusive Features

    Fast Boot

    Instant OS Login
    ASUS has released new hardware and software designs to shorten system boot-up time to 2-seconds* for a smoother user experience that removes annoying delays under Windows 8, and even previous versions of Windows. Faster system boot and restart means Windows starts quicker and higher efficiency - No more waiting around.

    Windows 8 Experience
    ASUS Boot Setting

    Multi-startup Options
    Thanks to ASUS Windows 8 hardware optimization, ASUS Boot Setting provides better flexibility in customizing your PCs startup process. You can enter the BIOS directly with one click through a user-friendly interface, and quickly select your preferred system boot up method: either get to the OS in seconds or opt for regular boot up. Whatever your choice, settings are saved and persistent, with no need to choose every time you power on.

    P8Z77-M Series Highlights

    USB 3.0 Boost

    Accelerated USB 3.0 Data Transfer Rates with ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Technology
    With USB 3.0 Boost technology, USB transfer speeds are significantly increased up to 132%, enhancing an already impressive USB 3.0 transfer rate. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for any further user configuration.

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    USB BIOS Flashback

    Simple Plug & Press - Hardware-based BIOS Flashback
    A truly revolutionary hardware-based update solution. USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way ever to update the BIOS! It allows users to update new UEFI BIOS versions even without hardware 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 BIOS automatically. Hassle-free updating for the ultimate convenience!

    * The image beside is for reference. Please see the BIOS Flashback button on the motherboard for actual appearance.

    Network iControl

    Real-time Network Bandwidth Control
    With a single-click on/off button, the application currently in use has its data and network bandwidth prioritized over other programs. Moreover, you can prioritize your favorite software easily by configuring profiles through the intuitive user interface. Within the profile, programs can be pre-scheduled to run in a specific time period to avoid network congestion and long-waits on downloads. Auto PPPoE network connection provides a one-step setup for enhanced online convenience. Overall, it's an intuitive network bandwidth control center.

    LucidLogix Virtu MVP

    Up to 60% Hybrid Graphics Boost and 3X Faster Video Conversion
    LucidLogix Virtu MVP featuring HyperFormance™ Technology boosts your discrete graphics card up to 60% beyond its original performance through the test of 3DMark Vantage. Designed for Intel® processor graphics and Windows® 7 PCs, it perfectly combines the performance of discrete graphics cards with fast computing iGPU. Also with the newly designed Virtual Sync, users can enjoy a smoother gaming experience by eliminating tearing artifacts. LucidLogix Virtu MVP could also dynamically assign tasks to the best available graphics resource, based on power, performance and system load. This allows users to fully utilize 3x faster video conversion with Intel® Quick Sync Video 2.0 technology while retaining high-end 3D rendering and gaming performance, provided by both NVIDIA® and AMD graphic cards. When the discrete graphics card is not required, power consumption goes automatically down to near zero, making the system more environmentally-friendly. For users searching for perfection, LucidLogix Virtu MVP provides great graphical performance and the best flexibility and efficiency.

    * LucidLogix® Virtu Universal MVP™ supports Windows® 7 operating system.
    ** Intel® Quick Sync Video feature is supported by 3rd/2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family.
    *** System Config: OS: Windows 7 64bit SP1 | MB: P8Z77-V DELUXE | CPU: CPU-1155-QB15-2700K-3.5G-Sandy BRIDGE100-8M |DIMM: DDR3 G.SKILL 17000CL9Q-16GBZH 4GB * 4 | Lucidvirtu MVP version: V2.1.110.19997 | On-board Intel VGA Driver version: V8.15.10.2598 | ASUS GTX580 Driver version: V8.17.12.8562

    DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design

    DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design

    All-new digital CPU power controls work perfectly together to match digital power signal (SVID) requests from the CPU, with ultra-fast sensing and response efficiently delivering precision power. Accurate delivery reduces waste, and provides more stable CPU Vcore voltages. Users can adjust CPU PWM voltages and frequencies for various overclocking scenarios, with accurate input through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. This proprietary design increases overclocking headroom to push performance to its full potential.


    EPU

    Energy Efficiency All Around
    Tap into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity!

    GPU Boost

    Go to the Limit with iGPU Level Up!
    GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance. The user-friendly interface facilitates flexible frequency adjustments. It easily delivers stable system-level upgrades for every use.






    UEFI BIOS

    ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only controls. It also natively supports fully-utilized hard drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit operating systems.

    ASUS Exclusive Interface
    EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. Users can choose system performance settings and drag and drop boot priorities. Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for complete insight.

    New Upgrade! Quick and Easy Info for Enhanced System Control

    • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for sharing UEFI setup info and troubleshooting
    • New F3 Shortcut for most accessed info
    • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) Information for accessing memory info, detecting faulty DIMMs and helping with difficult POST situations



    AI Suite II

    One-stop Access to Innovative ASUS Features
    With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all exclusive ASUS features into one simple-to-use package with an elegant design theme. It allows users to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speeds, voltage, and sensor readings. This all-in-one software offers diverse and easy to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities.

    Fan Xpert+

    Customizable Speeds with Independent Fan Control
    Hardware-level ASUS Fan Xpert+ allows users to independently adjust both CPU and case fan speeds with multiple dedicated controllers based on different ambient temperatures, climate conditions and system loads. Built-in profiles offer flexible automatic and manual fan speed controls to achieve a quiet and cool computing environment.



    Latest Transfer Technology

    PCI Express® 3.0

    PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the latest PCI Express bus standard with improved encoding schemes that provide twice the performance of current PCIe 2.0. Total bandwidth for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32GB/s, double the 16GB/s of PCIe 2.0 (in x16 mode). As such, PCIe 3.0 provides users unprecedented data speeds, combined with the convenience and seamless transition offered by complete backward compatibility with PCIe 1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. PCIe 3.0 will become a must-have feature for users who wish to improve and optimize graphic performance, as well as have the latest technology available to them.
    * Actual PCIe 3.0 speed varies with the installed CPU type.

    CPU, Chipset and Graphics Features

    LGA1155 Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/ Core™ i3/ Pentium® / Celeron® Processors Ready

    This motherboard supports Intel® 3rd generation Intel® Core™ processor-based platform and 2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors, with iGPU, memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (4 DIMM) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance. Intel® 3rd generation Intel® Core™ processor-based platform and 2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world.

    Intel® Z77 Express Chipset

    The Intel® Z77 Express Chipset is a single-chipset design to support socket 1155 Intel® 3rd generation Intel® Core™ processor-based platform and 2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, Z77 chipset provides 4 USB 3.0 ports for 10 times faster data retrieval speed. Moreover, Intel® Z77 Express Chipset can also enable iGPU function, letting users enjoy the latest Intel® integrated graphic performance.

    CrossFireX Support!

    Flexible Multi-GPU Solutions, Your Weapon of Choice!
    P8Z77-M brings you the multi-GPU choice of CrossFirex. The motherboard features the most powerful Intel® Z77 platform to optimize PCIe allocation in multiple GPU configurations. Expect a brand-new gaming style you’ve never experienced before!

    P8Z77-M Product Overview


    Other ASUS Features

    Fanless Heatsink Design

    Stylish heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution that offers a noiseless PC environment.

    Q-Design

    ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience!

    MemOK!

    Any memory is A-OK!

    HDMI

    Enjoy full HD 1080p multimedia home-theater entertainment

    Model Number : N50 >
    • CPU
      Intel® Socket 1155 for 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors
      Supports Intel® 22 nm CPU
      Supports Intel® 32 nm CPU
      Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
      * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
    • Chipset
      Intel® Z77
    • Memory
      4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.)/2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/2000(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1800(O.C.)/1600/1333 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
      Dual Channel Memory Architecture
      Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
      * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. 
    • Graphic
      Integrated Graphics Processor
      Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI/RGB ports
      - Supports HDMI with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
      - Supports DVI with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
      - Supports RGB with max. resolution 2048 x 1536 @ 75 Hz
      Maximum shared memory of 1696 MB
      Supports Intel® HD Graphics, InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™
    • Multi-GPU Support
      Supports AMD CrossFireX™ Technology
      Supports LucidLogix® Virtu™ MVP Technology *1
    • Expansion Slots
      1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 *2
      1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode, black)
      1 x PCIe 2.0 x1
      1 x PCI
    • Storage
      Intel® Z77 chipset :
      2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray
      4 x SATA 3Gb/s port(s), blue
      Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
      Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology *3
    • LAN
      Realtek® 8111F, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
    • Audio
      Realtek® ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC *4
      - Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
      Audio Feature :
      - Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
    • USB Ports
      Intel® Z77 chipset : *5
      4 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board)
      Intel® Z77 chipset :
      10 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, black, 6 at mid-board)
    • Overclocking Features
      Overclocking Protection :
      - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
    • Special Features
      ASUS EPU :
      - EPU
      ASUS Digital Power Design :
      - Industry leading Digital 4 +1 Phase Power Design
      - ASUS DIGI+ VRM Utility
      TurboV
      GPU Boost
      ASUS Exclusive Features :
      - USB BIOS Flashback
      - MemOK!
      - AI Suite II
      - Ai Charger
      - Anti-Surge
      - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
      - Network iControl
      - USB 3.0 Boost
      - Disk Unlocker
      ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
      - Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution
      - ASUS Fan Xpert+
      ASUS EZ DIY :
      - ASUS O.C. Tuner
      - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
      - ASUS EZ Flash 2
      ASUS Q-Design :
      - ASUS Q-Slot
      - ASUS Q-DIMM
      - ASUS Q-Connector
    • Back I/O Ports
      1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
      1 x DVI-D
      1 x D-Sub
      1 x HDMI
      1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
      2 x USB 3.0
      4 x USB 2.0
      1 x Optical S/PDIF out
      3 x Audio jack(s)
    • Internal I/O Ports
      1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s) (19-pin)
      3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 port(s)
      1 x TPM connector(s)
      1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
      2 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
      4 x SATA 3Gb/s connector(s)
      1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
      3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
      1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
      1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
      1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
      1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
      1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)
      1 x MemOK! button(s)
      1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
      1 x USB BIOS Flashback button(s)
    • Accessories
      User's manual
      I/O Shield
      1 x SATA 3Gb/s cable(s)
      1 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
      1 x Q-connector(s) (2 in 1)
    • BIOS
      64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS,
      ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information
    • Manageability
      WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE, WOR by PME
    • Support Disc
      Drivers
      ASUS Utilities
      ASUS Update
      Anti-virus software (OEM version)
    • Form Factor
      uATX Form Factor
      9.6 inch x 9.6 inch ( 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm )
    • Note
      *1: LucidLogix Virtu MVP supports Windows 7 operating systems.
      *2: PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation processors.
      *3: Supports on Intel® Core™ processor family with Windows 7 operating systems.
      *4: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output.
      *5: The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows® 7 or later versions.
      *6: Due to Intel® chipset limitation, P8Z77, P8H77 and P8B75 series motherboards do not support Windows® Vista operating system.