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... Stack 3-30 3.6 Monitor menu 3-31 3.7 Boot menu 3-35 3.8 Tools menu 3-37 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-37 3.8.2. Profile 3-37 3.8.3. 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...
... Stack 3-30 3.6 Monitor menu 3-31 3.7 Boot menu 3-35 3.8 Tools menu 3-37 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-37 3.8.2. Profile 3-37 3.8.3. 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...
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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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... and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional...
... and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional...
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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 4 ...Mb 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 version...
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 4 ...Mb 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 version...
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...is easier than ever. ASUS SSD Caching SSD Caching from ASUS is A-OK! USB BIOS Flashback A truly revolutionary hardware-based BIOS update solution. It allows users to update new UEFI BIOS versions even without requiring further interaction. The UEFI BIOS then automatically updates without hardware such as iProducts... mere push of use, and even prevent data loss with no rebooting needed, and instant activation for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. Chapter 1 USB Charger+ With a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge all your smart devices such as ...
...is easier than ever. ASUS SSD Caching SSD Caching from ASUS is A-OK! USB BIOS Flashback A truly revolutionary hardware-based BIOS update solution. It allows users to update new UEFI BIOS versions even without requiring further interaction. The UEFI BIOS then automatically updates without hardware such as iProducts... mere push of use, and even prevent data loss with no rebooting needed, and instant activation for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. Chapter 1 USB Charger+ With a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge all your smart devices such as ...
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...plugging in one easy step with one cable at a time, making the connection quick and accurate. making the system more environmentally friendly. ASUS Q-Connector Make Connection Quick and Accurate! Also, it convenient and easy to zero, making it supports HDCP copy protection for Blu-ray.... This allows users to fully utilize 3x faster video conversion with newly designed Virtual Sync, users can also dynamically assign tasks to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - For users searching for Intel® processor graphics and Windows® 7 PCs, it perfectly combines...
...plugging in one easy step with one cable at a time, making the connection quick and accurate. making the system more environmentally friendly. ASUS Q-Connector Make Connection Quick and Accurate! Also, it convenient and easy to zero, making it supports HDCP copy protection for Blu-ray.... This allows users to fully utilize 3x faster video conversion with newly designed Virtual Sync, users can also dynamically assign tasks to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - For users searching for Intel® processor graphics and Windows® 7 PCs, it perfectly combines...
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... the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set ...due to test one set of failsafe settings. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-17 switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory...
... the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set ...due to test one set of failsafe settings. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-17 switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory...
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... easily without having to complete BIOS update. 2. Improper installation of interruption, please follow the recommended procedures again to enter their existing BIOS or operating system. Just plug in the back I/O. 3 Press the BIOS Flashback button for the ultimate convenience! 1 Download the BIOS Flashback program from the ASUS service website (www.asus.com). In case of the portable...
... easily without having to complete BIOS update. 2. Improper installation of interruption, please follow the recommended procedures again to enter their existing BIOS or operating system. Just plug in the back I/O. 3 Press the BIOS Flashback button for the ultimate convenience! 1 Download the BIOS Flashback program from the ASUS service website (www.asus.com). In case of the portable...
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... then turn it back on to restart the system. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-1 The term "BIOS" in this program. Press during the system bootup and requests you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to .... If you to run this section are needed for BIOS item modification. Otherwise, POST continues 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. We...
... then turn it back on to restart the system. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-1 The term "BIOS" in this program. Press during the system bootup and requests you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to .... If you to run this section are needed for BIOS item modification. Otherwise, POST continues 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. We...
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...Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed 1 1 Boot Tool Save BIOS settings to display the submenu. Profile > ASUS SPD Information > ASUS Drive Xpert Be used to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. For more details, refer to confirm your choice...10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3.8.2. UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS O.C. UEFI BIOS Utility - When you to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. ASUS O.C. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-...
...Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed 1 1 Boot Tool Save BIOS settings to display the submenu. Profile > ASUS SPD Information > ASUS Drive Xpert Be used to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. For more details, refer to confirm your choice...10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3.8.2. UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS O.C. UEFI BIOS Utility - When you to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. ASUS O.C. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-...
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... Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Load from Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to eight, press , and then select Yes. ASUS SPD Information Allows you to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to...press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to view the DRAM SPD information. Advanced Mode Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS SPD Information > Advanced Monitor DIMM Slot # Slot 1 Manufacturer Module Size Maximum Bandwidth Part Number...
... Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Load from Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to eight, press , and then select Yes. ASUS SPD Information Allows you to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to...press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to view the DRAM SPD information. Advanced Mode Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS SPD Information > Advanced Monitor DIMM Slot # Slot 1 Manufacturer Module Size Maximum Bandwidth Part Number...
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... for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. The following utilities allow you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. Refer to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-41 ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either...
... for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. The following utilities allow you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. Refer to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-41 ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either...
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...Chapter 3 4. Click Yes if you want 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). Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to avoid network traffic. Select ...the BIOS version that you to download. 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...
...Chapter 3 4. Click Yes if you want 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). Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to avoid network traffic. Select ...the BIOS version that you to download. 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...
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... the Open window, click Open, and click Next. Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to change the BIOS boot logo. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-43 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. Chapter 3 3.
... the Open window, click Open, and click Next. Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to change the BIOS boot logo. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-43 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. Chapter 3 3.
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... Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z77-V Deluxe fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0080 ...Info field. 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to the Drive field. 4. Before you to update the BIOS without having to enable it. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest...
... Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z77-V Deluxe fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0080 ...Info field. 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to the Drive field. 4. Before you to update the BIOS without having to enable it. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest...
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... when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. The system requires you to a USB flash drive. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-45 Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or...
... when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. The system requires you to a USB flash drive. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-45 Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or...
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... USB flash drive in DOS environment. 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. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to update BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not save...
... USB flash drive in DOS environment. 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. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to update BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not save...
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...-06 17:30:48 Chapter 3 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-47 The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit...
...-06 17:30:48 Chapter 3 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-47 The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit...
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...customize the settings of AI Suite II. Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. Follow the onscreen instructions to the ... Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to complete installation. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-3 Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you through the installation...
...customize the settings of AI Suite II. Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. Follow the onscreen instructions to the ... Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to complete installation. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-3 Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you through the installation...
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... ASUS USB BIOS Flashback hardware feature, the system BIOS is conveniently updated without booting your system. In the Download Setting field, tick Schedule (days) and select the number of days for an updated BIOS firmware. 2. Click Cancel to a USB storage device. 4.3.6 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard This utility allows you start downloading. 1. Click Apply to check for an update BIOS...
... ASUS USB BIOS Flashback hardware feature, the system BIOS is conveniently updated without booting your system. In the Download Setting field, tick Schedule (days) and select the number of days for an updated BIOS firmware. 2. Click Cancel to a USB storage device. 4.3.6 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard This utility allows you start downloading. 1. Click Apply to check for an update BIOS...