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...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 ASUS O.C. Contents 2.4 ... Configuration 3-26 3.5.7 APM 3-29 3.5.8 Network 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.
...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 ASUS O.C. Contents 2.4 ... Configuration 3-26 3.5.7 APM 3-29 3.5.8 Network 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.
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... provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. viii About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software...describes how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. These documents are also...
... provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. viii About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software...describes how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. These documents are also...
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... Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. 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...
... Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. 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...
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... motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-V DELUXE motherboard! ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 2 x Wi-Fi Ring moving antennas • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE motherboard User manual Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables...
... motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-V DELUXE motherboard! ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit 2 x Wi-Fi Ring moving antennas • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE motherboard User manual Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables...
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...stereo speakers or headphones. Consumers can connect their PC to new levels with Audio Restoration, recreating dynamic range of audio files. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 1-9 DTS Interactive is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in ... design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and blu-ray discs, HDMI provides you with ease. DTS Connect Expand Your PC Audio Experience To get the most popular PC...
...stereo speakers or headphones. Consumers can connect their PC to new levels with Audio Restoration, recreating dynamic range of audio files. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 1-9 DTS Interactive is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in ... design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and blu-ray discs, HDMI provides you with ease. DTS Connect Expand Your PC Audio Experience To get the most popular PC...
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... by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-27 Chapter 2 • These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. 2.2.7 Internal connectors 1. Refer to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section... SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. The Serial...
... by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-27 Chapter 2 • These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. 2.2.7 Internal connectors 1. Refer to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section... SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. The Serial...
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... connectors are using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information If you are set , refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the...
... connectors are using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information If you are set , refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the...
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ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-29 Chapter 2 • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using the motherboard support DVD and load the driver during POST to enter the Marvell RAID utility to create or delete a RAID configuration. ...ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [navy blue]) These connectors connect to Marvell® SATA6G_E1/E2 connectors for a high performance of ASUS SSD Caching. • The SATA6G_E1/E2 connectors are recommended for details. • Press + during OS installation.
ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-29 Chapter 2 • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using the motherboard support DVD and load the driver during POST to enter the Marvell RAID utility to create or delete a RAID configuration. ...ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [navy blue]) These connectors connect to Marvell® SATA6G_E1/E2 connectors for a high performance of ASUS SSD Caching. • The SATA6G_E1/E2 connectors are recommended for details. • Press + during OS installation.
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...module LED indications Status Description Off Blue Blinking No link Linked Data activity * Wi-Fi LED indications Status Off Green Description No link Linked ASUS Wi-Fi GO! card automatically sets itself to [Enabled] and install the ASMedia® 1061 SATA controllers from the motherboard support... DVD. Center/Subwoofer Black - Refer to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for your USB 3.0 devices. • If you want to use the hot-plug ...
...module LED indications Status Description Off Blue Blinking No link Linked Data activity * Wi-Fi LED indications Status Off Green Description No link Linked ASUS Wi-Fi GO! card automatically sets itself to [Enabled] and install the ASMedia® 1061 SATA controllers from the motherboard support... DVD. Center/Subwoofer Black - Refer to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for your USB 3.0 devices. • If you want to use the hot-plug ...
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...failure to provide enhancements on the AI Suite II main menu bar. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-41 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. The following utilities allow ...original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you to update your BIOS if necessary. The ASUS Update utility allows you need to : • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • ...
...failure to provide enhancements on the AI Suite II main menu bar. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-41 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. The following utilities allow ...original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you to update your BIOS if necessary. The ASUS Update utility allows you need to : • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • ...
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The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to continue. 4. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-43 Click Yes if you want to change the BIOS boot logo. Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. Follow the onscreen ... manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. Chapter 3 3. You can decide whether to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. From the...
The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to continue. 4. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-43 Click Yes if you want to change the BIOS boot logo. Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. Follow the onscreen ... manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. Chapter 3 3. You can decide whether to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. From the...
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... Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to recover BIOS setting. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-45 You can cause system boot failure! The system requires you to restore the BIOS file when it to ensure system compatibility and ...stability. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to prevent system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ...
... Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to recover BIOS setting. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-45 You can cause system boot failure! The system requires you to restore the BIOS file when it to ensure system compatibility and ...stability. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to prevent system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ...
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... at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Insert ...XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! 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. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 3-46...
... at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Insert ...XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! 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. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 3-46...
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...; Ensure that you want to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-1 The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Click...
...; Ensure that you want to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-1 The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Click...
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... the necessary software manuals. The software manual files are for reference only. Click the Manual tab. Double-click the folder of the support DVD appears. Follow the instructions below to show the software manual. Chapter 4 The screenshots in this section are in Portable Document Format (PDF)....Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the manual list on the left. 2. Some software manuals are included in the support DVD. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. The actual software manuals containing in the support...
... the necessary software manuals. The software manual files are for reference only. Click the Manual tab. Double-click the folder of the support DVD appears. Follow the instructions below to show the software manual. Chapter 4 The screenshots in this section are in Portable Document Format (PDF)....Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the manual list on the left. 2. Some software manuals are included in the support DVD. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. The actual software manuals containing in the support...
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ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-3 Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you through the installation. Place the support DVD to complete installation. Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system ... Tool menu vary with the software application for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. ...
ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-3 Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you through the installation. Place the support DVD to complete installation. Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system ... Tool menu vary with the software application for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. ...
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...voltage in Windows® environment and takes effect in real-time without applying Applies all changes made in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. For system stability, all changes immediately Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support TurboV...all start-up . Use the Save Profile function to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. 4.3.2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that offers automatic and easy overclocking and system level up settings Undoes all changes without exiting and rebooting ...
...voltage in Windows® environment and takes effect in real-time without applying Applies all changes made in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. For system stability, all changes immediately Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support TurboV...all start-up . Use the Save Profile function to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. 4.3.2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that offers automatic and easy overclocking and system level up settings Undoes all changes without exiting and rebooting ...
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... to adjust the VRM voltage and frequency modulation to prolong component lifespan, and minimize power loss. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI+ Power Control by clicking Tool > DIGI+ Power Control on the next startup. • Only Intel® 3rd generation processors support the Smart DIGI...
... to adjust the VRM voltage and frequency modulation to prolong component lifespan, and minimize power loss. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI+ Power Control by clicking Tool > DIGI+ Power Control on the next startup. • Only Intel® 3rd generation processors support the Smart DIGI...
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...that you click the Clear button . • Refer to current system status. Launching EPU After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch EPU by configuring settings like CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Chapter 4 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support ...configuration. Selecting Auto mode will have the system shift modes automatically according to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for each mode Displays the system properties of each mode *• Select From EPU Installation to show the...
...that you click the Clear button . • Refer to current system status. Launching EPU After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch EPU by configuring settings like CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Chapter 4 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support ...configuration. Selecting Auto mode will have the system shift modes automatically according to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for each mode Displays the system properties of each mode *• Select From EPU Installation to show the...
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... USB 3.0 Boost on the AI Suite II main menu bar. The data transfer speed varies with ease. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-13 Launching USB 3.0 Boost After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch USB 3.0 Boost by the connected device). 3. USB 3.0 Boost automatically detects the property of the ...connected device and switches to Intel® chipset limitation, Intel® USB 3.0 ports do not support ASUS 3.0 Boost in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at any time. With USB 3.0 Boost, you can manually switch the USB 3.0 mode back to -date support ...
... USB 3.0 Boost on the AI Suite II main menu bar. The data transfer speed varies with ease. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-13 Launching USB 3.0 Boost After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch USB 3.0 Boost by the connected device). 3. USB 3.0 Boost automatically detects the property of the ...connected device and switches to Intel® chipset limitation, Intel® USB 3.0 ports do not support ASUS 3.0 Boost in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at any time. With USB 3.0 Boost, you can manually switch the USB 3.0 mode back to -date support ...