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Asus P8Z77 WS
9.5 out of 10

Asus P8Z77 WS

Best Graphics Performance with Gen3 four-Way CrossFireX™ and G Read more

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Specifications

Feature
Value
Comment
CPU
Intel® Socket 1155 for 3 rd /2 nd Generation Processors Supports Intel® 22 nm CPU Supports Intel® 32 nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2 * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
Chipset
Intel® Z77
Memory
4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 MHz Memory Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. * Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
Graphic
Integrated Graphics Processor VGA output support : DVI port - Supports DVI with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz Supports Intel® HD Graphics, InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™
Multi-GPU Support
Supports NVIDIA® 4-Way SLI™ Technology Supports AMD 4-Way CrossFireX Technology Supports LucidLogix® Virtu™ MVP Technology * 1
Storage
Intel® Z77 chipset : 2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), white 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 Marvell® PCIe 9128 controller : 2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), navy blue Support Raid 0, 1 ASMedia® PCIe SATA controller : * 4 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s port(s), red
LAN
Intel® 82574L, 2 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
Audio
Realtek® ALC898 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking Audio Feature : - Absolute Pitch 192kHz/ 24-bit True BD Lossless Sound - Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection - DTS Ultra PC II - DTS Connect - Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
USB Ports
ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller : * 5 2 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue) Intel® Z77 chipset : * 5 4 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board) Intel® Z77 chipset : 9 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, , 5 at mid-board)
Workstation Feature
4 x PCIe x 16 slot(s) Quick Gate: 1 x vertical USB 2.0 on board ASUS SASsaby series Cards support ASUS WS Diag. LED ASUS WS 3-color LED
Special Features
ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 3 - SMART DIGI+ Power Control : SMART DIGI+ : - Smart DIGI+ Key- quickly delivers higher VRM frequency, voltage and current for superior CPU/iGPU/DRAM overclocking performance with one switch. - Smart CPU Power Level (Intel® VRD 12.5 Future Power Design)- provides the best digital power saving conditions. ASUS Hybrid Processor - TPU : - Auto Tuning - TurboV - TPU switch ASUS EPU : - EPU - EPU switch ASUS Digital Power Design : - Industry leading Digital 20 Phase Power Design (16 -phase for CPU, 4 -phase for iGPU) - Industry leading Digital 2 Phase DRAM Power Design - CPU Power Utility - DRAM Power Utility ASUS Exclusive Features : - USB BIOS Flashback - MemOK! - AI Suite II - Ai Charger+ - USB Charger+ - Anti-Surge - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS SSD Caching - Network iControl - USB 3.0 Boost - Disk Unlocker ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution : - Stylish Fanless Design Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Fan Xpert 2 ASUS EZ DIY : - ASUS O.C. Tuner - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Design : - ASUS Q-Code - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - 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-I 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s 2 x LAN (RJ45) port(s) 4 x USB 3.0 4 x USB 2.0 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 6 x Audio jack(s) 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s)
Accessories
User's manual I/O Shield 2 x SATA 3Gb/s cable(s) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s) 1 x 3-Way SLI bridge(s) 1 x 4-Way SLI bridge(s) 1 x SLI bridge(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
Support Disc
Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Form Factor
ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 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 Core™ processors. *3: Supports on Intel® Core™ processor family with Windows 7 operating systems. *4: These SATA ports are for data hard drivers only. ATAPI devices are not supported. *5-1: Supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode. *5-2: The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows® 7 or later versions.
Expansion Slots
4 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (dual x16 or x16/x8/x8 or quad x8) * 2 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1
Internal I/O Ports
1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s) (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s) 1 x Vertical USB 2.0 port(s) 1 x TPM connector(s) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s) 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connector(s) 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (4 -pin) 4 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 -pin) 1 x Optional 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 4-pin EZ_PLUG 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 TPU switch(es) 1 x EPU switch(es) 1 x Power-on button(s) 1 x Reset button(s) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
Release Date
First seen
28 March 2012