ASUS P8Z77VLX User Manual
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1
1.3
Special features
1.3.1
Product highlights
LGA1155 socket for Intel
®
3
rd
/ 2
nd
Generation Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/ Core™ i3
Processors
This motherboard supports Intel
®
3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium
®
/ Celeron
®
processors in the LGA1155 package, 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
®
3
rd
/ 2
nd
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 designed to support socket 1155 Intel
®
2nd / 3rd generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 processors. It provides improved performance by
utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally,
the 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.
Dual-Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 /
1066 Support
The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2400(O.C.) /
2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.)/ 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth
requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-
channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system
performance.
* Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600
MHz frequency as default.
Complete USB 3.0 Integration
ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0
ports in total. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to 10 times faster
than USB 2.0. The P8Z77-V LX affords greater convenience to high speed connectivity.
Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support
The motherboard’s powerful Intel
®
Z77 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in multiple-GPU
configurations of CrossFireX™. This allows you to enjoy a never before-experienced brand
new gaming style.
Intel
®
Smart Response Technology
SSD Speed with HDD Capacity
Intel
®
Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance. It uses an installed
fast SSD (min 18.6GB available capacity required) as a cache for frequently accessed data.
Key benefits include reduced load and wait times, and lower power consumption through the
elimination of unnecessary hard drive spin. This technology combines SSD performance with
hard drive capacity, operating up to 4X faster than a hard drive-only system, and an important
part of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing.