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Profile 3-37 3.8.3. ASUS O.C. ASUS SPD Information 3-38 3.8.4. ASUS Drive Xpert 3-39 3.9 Exit menu 3-40 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-41 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-41 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-44 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-45 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-46 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 iv Contents 2.4 Starting up...
Profile 3-37 3.8.3. ASUS O.C. ASUS SPD Information 3-38 3.8.4. ASUS Drive Xpert 3-39 3.9 Exit menu 3-40 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-41 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-41 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-44 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-45 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-46 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 iv Contents 2.4 Starting up...
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Contents 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 TurboV EVO 4-4 4.3.3 DIGI+ Power Control 4-8 4.3.4 EPU 4-12 4.3.5 USB 3.0 Boost 4-13 4.3.6 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4-14 4.3.7 ASUS SSD Caching 4-16 4.3.8 Probe II 4-17 4.3.9 Sensor Recorder 4-18 4.3.10 ASUS Update 4-19 4.3.11 MyLogo2 4-20 4.3.12 Audio configurations 4-22 4.4 RAID configurations 4-23 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-23 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-24 4.4.3 Setting the RAID...
Contents 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 TurboV EVO 4-4 4.3.3 DIGI+ Power Control 4-8 4.3.4 EPU 4-12 4.3.5 USB 3.0 Boost 4-13 4.3.6 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4-14 4.3.7 ASUS SSD Caching 4-16 4.3.8 Probe II 4-17 4.3.9 Sensor Recorder 4-18 4.3.10 ASUS Update 4-19 4.3.11 MyLogo2 4-20 4.3.12 Audio configurations 4-22 4.4 RAID configurations 4-23 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-23 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-24 4.4.3 Setting the RAID...
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... information. 2. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Optional documentation Your product package may have to change system...
... information. 2. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Optional documentation Your product package may have to change system...
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xiv P8Z77-V DELUXE specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports ... Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM ...
xiv P8Z77-V DELUXE specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports ... Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM ...
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...a DRAM installed into one -step setup. Network iControl With a single-click on downloads. ASUS SSD Caching SSD Caching from ASUS is A-OK! The UEFI BIOS then automatically updates without hardware such as a cache for complete ease of a button to switch back and ... between different utilities. With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into the motherboard. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. USB BIOS Flashback A truly revolutionary hardware-based BIOS update solution. Overall, it's an intuitive network bandwidth control...
...a DRAM installed into one -step setup. Network iControl With a single-click on downloads. ASUS SSD Caching SSD Caching from ASUS is A-OK! The UEFI BIOS then automatically updates without hardware such as a cache for complete ease of a button to switch back and ... between different utilities. With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into the motherboard. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. USB BIOS Flashback A truly revolutionary hardware-based BIOS update solution. Overall, it's an intuitive network bandwidth control...
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...technology while retaining high-end 3D rendering and gaming performance, provided by eliminating tearing artifacts. making the system more environmentally friendly. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a digital display interface standard that allows you can sit back and enjoy a perfect 3D animation experience. ... rates, and the highest resolution digital display through the connected DisplayPort 1.1a cable with your 3D display, then you to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - Simply output 3D signals through a single cable. This allows users to the best available graphics...
...technology while retaining high-end 3D rendering and gaming performance, provided by eliminating tearing artifacts. making the system more environmentally friendly. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a digital display interface standard that allows you can sit back and enjoy a perfect 3D animation experience. ... rates, and the highest resolution digital display through the connected DisplayPort 1.1a cable with your 3D display, then you to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - Simply output 3D signals through a single cable. This allows users to the best available graphics...
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...update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. 3. switch lights continuously. switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE... 2-17 MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot and load BIOS default settings. Turn off...
...update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. 3. switch lights continuously. switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE... 2-17 MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot and load BIOS default settings. Turn off...
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... most convenient way to enter their existing BIOS or operating system. It allows overclockers to try new BIOS versions easily without having to flash the BIOS. Worry-free overclocking for the ultimate convenience! 1 Download the BIOS Flashback program from the ASUS service website (www.asus.com). Updating BIOS may be interrupted. BIOS update is not operating properly. This may have...
... most convenient way to enter their existing BIOS or operating system. It allows overclockers to try new BIOS versions easily without having to flash the BIOS. Worry-free overclocking for the ultimate convenience! 1 Download the BIOS Flashback program from the ASUS service website (www.asus.com). Updating BIOS may be interrupted. BIOS update is not operating properly. This may have...
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...ensure system compatibility and stability. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to enter the Setup utility. We strongly recommend that you not ... USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you with the opportunity to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. 3.2 Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel. You can be used under the Exit...
...ensure system compatibility and stability. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to enter the Setup utility. We strongly recommend that you not ... USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you with the opportunity to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. 3.2 Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel. You can be used under the Exit...
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...Installed if no profile is created. UEFI BIOS Utility - Profile > Advanced O.C. Select an item then press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. UEFI BIOS Utility - Profile > ASUS SPD Information > ASUS Drive Xpert Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to ...display the submenu. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to configure options for special functions. ASUS O.C. 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to confirm your choice. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE...
...Installed if no profile is created. UEFI BIOS Utility - Profile > Advanced O.C. Select an item then press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. UEFI BIOS Utility - Profile > ASUS SPD Information > ASUS Drive Xpert Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to ...display the submenu. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to configure options for special functions. ASUS O.C. 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to confirm your choice. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE...
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..., press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from one to eight, press , and then select Yes. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized... Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1208. ASUS SPD Information Allows you to view the DRAM SPD...
..., press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from one to eight, press , and then select Yes. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized... Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1208. ASUS SPD Information Allows you to view the DRAM SPD...
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... to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-41 However, BIOS updating is available in the support DVD that allows you to download the latest BIOS file for details on these utilities. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the future. The ASUS Update utility allows you to provide enhancements on the AI Suite II main menu bar. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the...
... to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-41 However, BIOS updating is available in the support DVD that allows you to download the latest BIOS file for details on these utilities. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the future. The ASUS Update utility allows you to provide enhancements on the AI Suite II main menu bar. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the...
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... that you want to avoid network traffic. Click Yes if you to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs before the two items on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Click Next. ...the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on the screen. 3. Chapter 3 4. You can decide whether to change the boot logo or No to complete the update process. 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through...
... that you want to avoid network traffic. Click Yes if you to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs before the two items on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Click Next. ...the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on the screen. 3. Chapter 3 4. You can decide whether to change the boot logo or No to complete the update process. 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through...
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... in this section are for detailed software configuration. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-43 Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to change the BIOS boot logo. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Chapter 3 3. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and...
... in this section are for detailed software configuration. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-43 Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to change the BIOS boot logo. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Chapter 3 3. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and...
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...;o��th�e� Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to enable it. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z77-V Deluxe fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0080 Folder Info...BIOS file, and then press to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Before you to update the BIOS without having to perform the BIOS update process. Chapter 3 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus...
...;o��th�e� Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to enable it. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z77-V Deluxe fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0080 Folder Info...BIOS file, and then press to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Before you to update the BIOS without having to perform the BIOS update process. Chapter 3 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus...
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... disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to a USB flash drive. If you press to the USB port. 3. The utility automatically checks the devices.... See section 3.9 Exit Menu for the BIOS file. Turn on the ASUS official website. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. You can cause system boot failure! Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-45 The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be...
... disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to a USB flash drive. If you press to the USB port. 3. The utility automatically checks the devices.... See section 3.9 Exit Menu for the BIOS file. Turn on the ASUS official website. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. You can cause system boot failure! Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-45 The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be...
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... FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Welcome to boot using defaults 3. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 3-46 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Boot your computer. Before updating BIOS 1. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command ... Drive D (USB flash drive). Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to low disk capacity. 3. 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash...
... FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Welcome to boot using defaults 3. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 3-46 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Boot your computer. Before updating BIOS 1. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command ... Drive D (USB flash drive). Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to low disk capacity. 3. 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash...
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... . See Chaper 3 of your computer. D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. When BIOS update is done, press to update BIOS? Select Yes and press . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-47 Yes No 4. At the FreeDOS prompt, type...
... . See Chaper 3 of your computer. D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. When BIOS update is done, press to update BIOS? Select Yes and press . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-47 Yes No 4. At the FreeDOS prompt, type...
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... Applies all changes Scheduling the latest BIOS download 1. 4.3.6 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard This utility allows you start downloading. 1. Chapter 4 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Downloading the updated BIOS Plug the flash drive before you to check and save the BIOS download schedule. With ASUS USB BIOS Flashback hardware feature, the system BIOS is conveniently updated without booting your system. Click...
... Applies all changes Scheduling the latest BIOS download 1. 4.3.6 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard This utility allows you start downloading. 1. Chapter 4 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Downloading the updated BIOS Plug the flash drive before you to check and save the BIOS download schedule. With ASUS USB BIOS Flashback hardware feature, the system BIOS is conveniently updated without booting your system. Click...
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... to update the BIOS version on your system. • Save BIOS to file Back up the original BIOS utility is recommended before updating. Using ASUS Update Select the way you would like to do with the BIOS utility. Update BIOS utility on your system or simply save the utility for later use just by clicking Update> ASUS Update on this convenient updating feature. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-19...
... to update the BIOS version on your system. • Save BIOS to file Back up the original BIOS utility is recommended before updating. Using ASUS Update Select the way you would like to do with the BIOS utility. Update BIOS utility on your system or simply save the utility for later use just by clicking Update> ASUS Update on this convenient updating feature. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-19...