The ASUS P8Z77-V PRO motherboard features the Intel Z77 chipset supporting the Intel LGA1155 3rd/2nd Generation Intel Core i7 Processors. ASUS offers this top-tier platform-leading solution with the exclusive Dual Intelligent Processors 3 technology integrated featuring new SMART DIGI+ Power Control capable of achieving most precise adjustment, enhanced performance and stability, and O.C. capacity for CPU & RAM. With SMART DIGI+ , users can adjust their system to be highly efficient, providing consistent power delivery to reach higher performance on the Z77 platform than any other vendors out there! EPU conserves energy by intelligently moderating power and load requirements in real-time while TPU provides intelligent system scaling for incredible increases in platform performance while retaining stability. Fan Xpert 2 intelligently provides optimized settings for each fan on your PC and controls fan rotation speeds. Intel 3rd generation Core processors supports PCIe 3.0 for AMD CrossFireX and NVIDIA SLI support. The ASUS P8Z77-V PRO provides scalable graphics performance for the gaming and computer enthusiast or the graphical designer wanting to harness additional GPU Compute power in leading media applications. The Z77 Series motherboards features the latest Lucid Virtu MVP software with HyperFormance? technology, optimizing graphics performance by providing outstanding gaming responsiveness, sharper visual quality and improved frame rates all with low power consumption. This latest hybrid graphics boost technology fully utilizes fast-computing iGPU and discrete graphics cards in your system to create up to a 60% discrete graphics boost performance! ASUS Wi-Fi GO! provides home entertainment possibilities beyond your imagination with abundant functions including multimedia management, remote control capabilities, Internet sharing and quick data transfer. ASUS USB 3.0 Boost enables 3 different types of modes (Normal, Turbo, UASP) enhancing overall read/write performance of any USB 3.0 devices being connected to the system. DTS UltraPC II and DTS Connect expands PC audio entertainment by low compression and larger bitrate for true audio enthusiasts. USB Charger+ provides simple and 3x faster charging of all USB portable devices transforming your PC into a flexible power-up station. The P8Z77-V Series motherboards offer a total BIOS solution, with UEFI BIOS and USB BIOS Flashback. Highly-recognized by media reviewers, ASUS USB BIOS Flashback enables BIOS flashback with one simple step requiring no CPU to be installed for full functionality. ASUS groundbreaking UEFI BIOS simplifies platform settings for users with an EZ tuning mode, while offering advanced users an easy to use graphical interface that offers unparalleled performance enhancement options. ASUS redesigned AI Suite II consolidates system functionality, tweaking and monitoring into one sleek and elegant software package designed with the user in mind.