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Chapter 1, Asus q-connector, Asus ez-flash 2 – Asus P8Z77 WS User Manual

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ASUS P8Z77 WS

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Chapter 1

ASUS Q-Connector

Make Connection Quick and Accurate!

The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables

in one easy step with one complete module. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of

plugging in one cable at a time, making the connection quick and accurate.

ASUS EZ-Flash 2

ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a

bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility.

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ASUS Workstation exclusive features

4-way SLI

Native third generation PCI-Express x16 ™ 4-way CrossFireX™ and Geforce SLI™ offers

the fastest and most reliable graphics performance ever. It’s ideal for professional use in

mechanical, architectural, interior design, aeronautics, audio and video design applications.

Additionally, this ample graphics power can easily run even the most demanding PC games

in full detail for enhanced entertainment.

Dual Intel

®

LAN

For more reliable networking, the P8Z77 WS features built-in dual server grade Intel® Gigabit

LAN. This leads to lower 71% CPU utilization , increasing throughput to achieve outstanding

performance as well as better support for diverse operating systems.

WS O.C. LED

At a glance workstation overclocking status with easy to understand color coding. Red

means overclocked, blue means normal, while green denotes power saving mode. This is an

essential and convenient tool to let users know more about overclocking conditions without

entering the BIOS.

Diag. LED

Diag. LED checks key components (CPU, memory, graphics card and hard drive) in

sequence during bootup. If an error is found, the LED next to the relevant device will stay lit

until the problem is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to locate root
problems in seconds.

Quick Gate

Quick Gate is a vertical USB connector on the motherboard, allowing you to install USB

devices directly with no messy cables. This stops important data storage devices from

breaking off unexpectedly. P8P67 WS Revolution with this unique design provides a

convenient and safe way to install data and applications on your PC.