Special Features
The Z77 V deluxe is packed to the brim with features.Some of them are really worth mentioning.
FAN EXPERT 2
Currently only four in Asus’ entire lineup supports the latest version of their utility, FAN Xpert 2
- P8Z77 WS
- P8Z77-V Pro
- P8Z77-V Deluxe
- P8Z77-V
This utility is a fan speed controller app and comes with the AI suite set of apps.The app controls the sensors of all Chassis fan headers and as such any fan connected to those headers can be controlled. Let the pics do the talking as it would be easier to understand those features with pics.
The opening screen is pretty much self explanatory.you see the Auto tuning button which runs the fans at various speeds and suggest a profile for the user. Under that it has the EZ buttons for the lazy bones:Silent,Standard,Turbo and Full Speed. The names are pretty much explanatory but still here’s a list for you guys..
- Silent: all fan stop except the CPU and CHA_OPT fan
- Standard: All fans running at 50% except the CPU and CHA_OPT fan
- Turbo: Same as above with speeds at 75%
- Full speed: All running at full
Here’s a lowdown on the Auto tuning process:
First the app runs all the compatible fans at different profiles;then the app lets u rename and test which fan is connected to which header by using the search options(when you click search every other fan will stop except the fan you are searching for.) After auto tuning is done u can select individual fans and set up a custom profile for each fan or control it with a slider.
WiFi-Go
Another noteworthy feature of this board is the WiFi-Go feature.The board has 802.11n WiFi built in so running a small wifi hotspot without a router along with other wifi goodies is possible.Now as for the WiFi GO! feature asus is providing quite a few things in that app such as bi-directional DLNA streaming, Internet sharing across multiple devices, swapping data between devices, and even remote control capabilities with a connected mobile device supporting either Android 2.3 and higher or iOS 3.2 or higher.
Now lets have a look at what WiFi GO is offering us:
- First we see is the DLNA MEDIA HUB which enables the user stream from and to an DLNA compatible device to your computer and back.
- Next up is the Remote desktop feature which enables the user to control the desktop from their mobile devices and remotely(my take:its feature for lazy guys)
- Then we have the remote keyboard and mouse controller;pretty useful and handy app for all,specially for the people who will use this motherboard in an HTPC.
- The Smart motion control app lets you control the computer using your mobile devices customized motions.
- And at last we see two basic features: File transfer and Capture and send which allowed the user to take a screenshot and send it to a mobile device connected via wifi.
Network iControl
The motherboard’s on board LAN interface features Network iControl, which lets you manage packet priority, traffic shaping, and bandwidth from one centralized app.Its all you need for total network control.Its a pretty handy tool for power users and normal users alike and works actually.
USB Charger +
Revamped version of the usb charger+ app which enabled fast charging.now works on all standard USB 2.0 devices instead of Apple devices only.(sorry apple guys.,u lost another feature after insatgram.) tsk tsk!
In the picture below the port within the green box supports usb charger+ :
There it is folks .. all the main features to look out for .. now to the performance results.
