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Green micro-ATX motherboard with silver LGA 1155 socket, black DDR3 slots, blue SATA ports, silver heatsinks, rear I/O shield included

ASUS

ASUS P8Z77-M Intel Z77 DDR3 32GB Micro ATX Motherboard

SKU CH-7013-PKCTR

LGA 1155 Micro ATX board with Intel Z77 chipset supporting 32GB DDR3 memory

  • CPU socketLGA 1155
  • ChipsetIntel Z77
  • Max supported RAM32 GB
  • LGA 1155 socket fits compatible Intel processors
  • Intel Z77 chipset enables platform features
  • DDR3 memory support up to 32 GB capacity
  • Micro ATX form factor suits compact builds
  • Includes SATA cable and I/O back panel

Socket and chipset

The ASUS P8Z77-M is a Micro ATX motherboard built on the Intel Z77 chipset with an LGA 1155 socket. It supports DDR3 memory up to 32GB maximum capacity. This board suits builders assembling a compact system around a compatible Intel processor.

Thermals and power

The Z77 chipset and LGA 1155 platform deliver typical power draw for their class with standard air cooling. Normal operation remains quiet with adequate case airflow. The 32GB memory ceiling helps contain total system power within expected limits.

Layout and connectors

Micro ATX dimensions fit smaller chassis while retaining essential expansion slots. The package includes one SATA cable and a chassis I/O back panel for immediate installation. Note that the unit ships without original packaging and includes only the motherboard, metal battery, and SATA cable. Buyers needing additional accessories or original boxing should look elsewhere.

How it compares

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Price $96.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameASUS P8Z77-M
Processor
CPU socketLGA 1155
ChipsetIntel Z77
Memory
Max supported RAM32 GB

Questions about this item

How do I install the ASUS P8Z77-M motherboard in a Micro ATX case, and which step do people often miss?

Mount the board using the Micro ATX screw pattern, fit the supplied I/O back panel before securing the board, then install an LGA 1155 processor and DDR3 modules up to 32GB total. The step many miss is fitting the I/O shield first; it cannot be added after the board is screwed down.

What maintenance or replacement will this motherboard need later?

The onboard CMOS battery (supplied as a metal cell) will eventually lose charge and should be swapped when BIOS settings stop retaining. Apart from that, the board has no user-serviceable parts; just keep the CPU socket and DDR3 slots free of dust.

What limit appears first when the ASUS P8Z77-M runs under sustained load?

The Intel Z77 chipset and VRM area are the first thermal bottlenecks during extended heavy workloads. Adequate case airflow over the heatsinks is essential to prevent throttling, especially with a 77 W-class LGA 1155 CPU at full boost.

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