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...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 Profile 3-37 3.8.3. Contents 2.4 Starting ... Onboard Devices 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.
...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 Profile 3-37 3.8.3. Contents 2.4 Starting ... Onboard Devices 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.
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...jack-detection, multi-streaming and front panel jack-retasking - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Turbo Mode* - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel) * The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows® 7 or later versions. P8Z77-V DELUXE specifications summary Storage LAN Wireless Data Network Bluetooth Audio USB Intel...(4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at mid-board for data hard drives only. Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology* Marvell® 9128 PCIe SATA 6Gb/s controller - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (navy blue) with...
...jack-detection, multi-streaming and front panel jack-retasking - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Turbo Mode* - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel) * The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows® 7 or later versions. P8Z77-V DELUXE specifications summary Storage LAN Wireless Data Network Bluetooth Audio USB Intel...(4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at mid-board for data hard drives only. Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology* Marvell® 9128 PCIe SATA 6Gb/s controller - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (navy blue) with...
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... following items. User Manual ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE motherboard User manual Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Actual product... specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. • The illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for reference only. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start...
... following items. User Manual ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE motherboard User manual Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Actual product... specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. • The illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for reference only. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start...
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... GPU configurations. Intel® Rapid Start Technology Allows your computer a faster wake-up to 10 times faster than a hard drive-only system, and an important part of current bus systems. Dual Gigabit LAN support The P8Z77-V DELUXE features the dual Gigabit LAN design which reduces power consumption during ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 1-3 ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports...
... GPU configurations. Intel® Rapid Start Technology Allows your computer a faster wake-up to 10 times faster than a hard drive-only system, and an important part of current bus systems. Dual Gigabit LAN support The P8Z77-V DELUXE features the dual Gigabit LAN design which reduces power consumption during ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 1-3 ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports...
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...turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the system to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! 3. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to ...We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-17 Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for successful boot. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard...
...turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the system to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! 3. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to ...We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-17 Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for successful boot. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard...
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... you to the Q-Code table below ) Memory Installed CPU post-memory initialization Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-23 AP initialization before microcode loading System Agent initialization before microcode loading PCH initialization before microcode loading Microcode loading...error codes Microcode not found Microcode not loaded PEI Core is started Pre-memory CPU initialization is started Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started Pre-memory PCH initialization is started Memory initialization Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below...
... you to the Q-Code table below ) Memory Installed CPU post-memory initialization Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-23 AP initialization before microcode loading System Agent initialization before microcode loading PCH initialization before microcode loading Microcode loading...error codes Microcode not found Microcode not loaded PEI Core is started Pre-memory CPU initialization is started Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started Pre-memory PCH initialization is started Memory initialization Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below...
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...- F7 F8 F9 FA FB - FF 60 61 62 63 - 67 68 69 6A Description Post-Memory PCH initialization is started DXE IPL is started Memory initialization error. EF F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 - Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed Unspecified memory initialization error Memory... for future AMI error codes Recovery condition triggered by firmware (Auto recovery) Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery) Recovery process started Recovery firmware image is found Recovery firmware image is loaded Reserved for future AMI progress codes Recovery PPI is not available Recovery capsule ...
...- F7 F8 F9 FA FB - FF 60 61 62 63 - 67 68 69 6A Description Post-Memory PCH initialization is started DXE IPL is started Memory initialization error. EF F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 - Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed Unspecified memory initialization error Memory... for future AMI error codes Recovery condition triggered by firmware (Auto recovery) Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery) Recovery process started Recovery firmware image is found Recovery firmware image is loaded Reserved for future AMI progress codes Recovery PPI is not available Recovery capsule ...
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... CSM initialization Reserved for future AMI DXE codes Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus ...started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE...
... CSM initialization Reserved for future AMI DXE codes Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus ...started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE...
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... the system to reboot, please contact the local service station for the ultimate convenience! 1 Download the BIOS Flashback program from the ASUS service website (www.asus.com). This may have risks. Error in file name or incompatibility in file format.If this means that the BIOS Flashback is damaged... not operating properly. Just plug in the back I/O. 3 Press the BIOS Flashback button for 3 seconds, and the BIOS is enabled once the light starts to enter their existing BIOS or operating system. Save it to a USB portable disk, and place it in the root directory. 2 Plug the USB...
... the system to reboot, please contact the local service station for the ultimate convenience! 1 Download the BIOS Flashback program from the ASUS service website (www.asus.com). This may have risks. Error in file name or incompatibility in file format.If this means that the BIOS Flashback is damaged... not operating properly. Just plug in the back I/O. 3 Press the BIOS Flashback button for 3 seconds, and the BIOS is enabled once the light starts to enter their existing BIOS or operating system. Save it to a USB portable disk, and place it in the root directory. 2 Plug the USB...
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...power-on , hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-55 Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. For systems with the "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature... the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up for assistance. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected ...
...power-on , hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-55 Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. For systems with the "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature... the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up for assistance. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected ...
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...;e��s�e��c�ti�o�n� 2.2.5 Onboard switches for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. When you start up the computer, the system provides you wish to enter Setup after POST, press + + , or press the reset button... performance. We strongly recommend that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you to enter the Setup utility. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-1 The BIOS setup program is designed to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Otherwise, POST continues with UEFI architecture,...
...;e��s�e��c�ti�o�n� 2.2.5 Onboard switches for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. When you start up the computer, the system provides you wish to enter Setup after POST, press + + , or press the reset button... performance. We strongly recommend that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you to enter the Setup utility. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-1 The BIOS setup program is designed to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Otherwise, POST continues with UEFI architecture,...
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... > Monitor PCH Configuration High Precision Timer Enabled > Intel (R) Rapid Start Technology > Intel (R) Smart Connect Technology Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled the High Precision Event Timer. High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Intel Smart Connect Technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-21 3.5.2 PCH Configuration UEFI BIOS Utility - Configuration options...
... > Monitor PCH Configuration High Precision Timer Enabled > Intel (R) Rapid Start Technology > Intel (R) Smart Connect Technology Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled the High Precision Event Timer. High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Intel Smart Connect Technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-21 3.5.2 PCH Configuration UEFI BIOS Utility - Configuration options...
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...These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the selected device. Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Click an item to start booting from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in Safe...Boot [Enable both UEFI and Legacy] [Enable both UEFI and Legacy] [Disable UEFI] [Disable Legacy] Enables both UEFI and Legacy boot. Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. Enables the Legacy boot, and disables the UEFI boot. Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced...
...These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the selected device. Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Click an item to start booting from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in Safe...Boot [Enable both UEFI and Legacy] [Enable both UEFI and Legacy] [Disable UEFI] [Disable Legacy] Enables both UEFI and Legacy boot. Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. Enables the Legacy boot, and disables the UEFI boot. Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced...
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...ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z77-V Deluxe fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0080 Folder Info 11/08...65533;a�m��.�G��o�t�o��th�e� Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the Folder Info field. 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys ...To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Chapter 3 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ...
...ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z77-V Deluxe fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0080 Folder Info 11/08...65533;a�m��.�G��o�t�o��th�e� Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the Folder Info field. 6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys ...To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Chapter 3 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ...
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...the AI Suite II main menu bar. Click the icon to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Follow the onscreen instructions to the optical drive. Click each button to select and launch ...your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you through the installation. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-3 Place the support DVD to complete installation. Chapter 4 Click to customize the interface settings...
...the AI Suite II main menu bar. Click the icon to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Follow the onscreen instructions to the optical drive. Click each button to select and launch ...your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you through the installation. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-3 Place the support DVD to complete installation. Chapter 4 Click to customize the interface settings...
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...a low voltage may make the system unstable. Refer to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. For system stability, all changes made in TurboV will not be saved to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings.... as a new profile Voltage Adjustment bars Click to restore all changes immediately Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support 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 the ...
...a low voltage may make the system unstable. Refer to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. For system stability, all changes made in TurboV will not be saved to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings.... as a new profile Voltage Adjustment bars Click to restore all changes immediately Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support 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 the ...
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... the change take effect. Click on the CPU Ratio tab. 2. Advanced mode Target values Current values Click to restore all start -up settings Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes without applying Applies all changes immediately CPU Ratio Allows you use CPU Ratio, go ...the CPU cores, which vary with your CPU model. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-5 Chapter 4 Click on Apply to manually adjust the CPU ratio. Refer to [Maximum Turbo Ratio setting in TurboV. CPU Ratio Adjustment bar Click to restore all start -up settings Undoes all changes without applying Applies all...
... the change take effect. Click on the CPU Ratio tab. 2. Advanced mode Target values Current values Click to restore all start -up settings Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes without applying Applies all changes immediately CPU Ratio Allows you use CPU Ratio, go ...the CPU cores, which vary with your CPU model. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-5 Chapter 4 Click on Apply to manually adjust the CPU ratio. Refer to [Maximum Turbo Ratio setting in TurboV. CPU Ratio Adjustment bar Click to restore all start -up settings Undoes all changes without applying Applies all...
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... Max Frequency and iGPU Voltage. 3. Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Click Yes to start -up settings Adjustment bars Undoes all changes without applying Applies all start auto-overclocking. GPU Boost Target values Current values Click to restore all changes Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto...
... Max Frequency and iGPU Voltage. 3. Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Click Yes to start -up settings Adjustment bars Undoes all changes without applying Applies all start auto-overclocking. GPU Boost Target values Current values Click to restore all changes Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto...
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...to cancel the Overclocking process. 5. To keep the result, click Stop. Click Stop if you did not click Stop in the previous step, TurboV automatically starts further system overclocking and stability test. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme. 2. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning ...BIOS settings and restarts the system. Click OK to exit. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. If you want to start auto-overclocking. 3. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-7 Using Extreme Tuning 1. Click OK to exit.
...to cancel the Overclocking process. 5. To keep the result, click Stop. Click Stop if you did not click Stop in the previous step, TurboV automatically starts further system overclocking and stability test. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme. 2. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning ...BIOS settings and restarts the system. Click OK to exit. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. If you want to start auto-overclocking. 3. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-7 Using Extreme Tuning 1. Click OK to exit.
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... and save the BIOS download schedule. Downloading the updated BIOS Plug the flash drive before you to look for the next download update available. 2. With ASUS USB BIOS Flashback hardware feature, the system BIOS is conveniently updated without booting your system. Sets the schedule for BIOS Update download Click to check.... Wait for download Current BIOS information Cancels all changes Applies all changes Scheduling the latest BIOS download 1. 4.3.6 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard This utility allows you start downloading. 1.
... and save the BIOS download schedule. Downloading the updated BIOS Plug the flash drive before you to look for the next download update available. 2. With ASUS USB BIOS Flashback hardware feature, the system BIOS is conveniently updated without booting your system. Sets the schedule for BIOS Update download Click to check.... Wait for download Current BIOS information Cancels all changes Applies all changes Scheduling the latest BIOS download 1. 4.3.6 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard This utility allows you start downloading. 1.