The combination of an integrated GPU and the discrete GPU are firstly seen in the Z68 motherboard, the results are a phenomenon. With the new improved LucidLogix Virtu MVP you can enjoy a smoother output by eliminating the tearing effects caused by the mismatch in display and the GPU. A faster video conversion can be experienced with the latest QuickSync feature.
The new HD 4000 iGP creates a smoother gaming experience that can match any mid-priced GPU, this makes it possible with the new Ivy Bridge processor. ASUS creates the world's first Dual Intelligent processor by incorporating two physical chips which they called the TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) and the EPU (Energy Processing Unit).
This aims for the best power efficient it can deliver to the system for optimum performance. CPU, iGPU and DRAM. This will help you save energy by lowering the CPU power consumption into half if you wish for a cooler and quitter PC. Everybody knows how fast the USB 3.0, it doubles the existing USB 2.0. ASUS improves it further by increasing it up to 70% more making it the fastest USB 3.0 port in the planet. Thanks to its new technology called the UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol). Create Your Own Home Theater Trough Wi-Fi Go!
This is one of the highlights in this board. Using the built-in Wi-Fi Go! PC that connects to any devices such as smartphones anywhere at home without the needs for an extra router. Some of the best ASUS features are the USB BIOS Flashback, this offers an easy way to update the BIOS using a flash drive.
The SSD caching boost the system performance by using the installed SSD as a cache in tandem with the huge hard drive, by storing the most frequent accessed data on the SSD you got a faster loading time. Great features that keep your system cool is the Fan Xpert 2, this includes the Fan Auto Tuning Mode that gives you a custom speed settings for optimum chill and low noise. Other option is the RPM Fixed mode with specific fan speed to reach a 0dB noise.
There's the famous UEFI BIOS that gives you the easiest way to setup the BIOS using a mouse. This also supports hard drive with more than 2.2TB size. You can save energy by charging you smartphone, iPhone or iPod while working on your PC. Charge it with 3 times faster even during sleep mode. What's In The Box,
Opening the box, it includes six SATA cables, one SLI bridge, WiFi Go! ASUS Q-connectors, DVD installer, user's guide and case badge. The ASUS P8Z77-V Deluxe looks great in its traditional blue and black color theme as they always did in their previous board. Starting with the DIMM slots, it supports up to 32GB of RAM with a high-speed of 2600MHz. A very nice color coded design that easily identifies its pairing.
To ensure it will boot even if there was a memory incompatibility a MemOK button is provided on the lower part. For effortless overclock you got the TPU switch, it will automatically OC the system with precise voltage and tuning. Turning on the lower left we can see the internal header for the SuperSpeed 3.0 being controlled by the Z77 chipset, from here a pair of header chassis fan is also visible.
Above the SATA ports there are the headers for the front panel, beside of it is the ASUS LED Q-code, a pair of internal USB 2.0 header and another 4-pin fan header. A CMOS clear button, on board power and reset are very helpful for us especially when testing the board.
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