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... Information 3-33 3.9 Exit menu...3-34 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-35 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-35 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-38 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-39 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-40 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 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 TurboV ...
... Information 3-33 3.9 Exit menu...3-34 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-35 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-35 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-38 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-39 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-40 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 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 TurboV ...
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How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on...
How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on...
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P8Z77-V LE PLUS specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x Optical S/PDIF output port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x RGB port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x eSATA port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I /O Shield 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS... Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software...
P8Z77-V LE PLUS specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x Optical S/PDIF output port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x RGB port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x eSATA port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I /O Shield 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS... Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software...
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... 3.0 peripherals without requiring further interaction. Hassle-free updating for any user interaction. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-5 Even O.C. GPU Boost Go to an already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. The UEFI BIOS then automatically updates without the need for the ultimate convenience! This easy OC tool allows you to update the BIOS! GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for 3 seconds...
... 3.0 peripherals without requiring further interaction. Hassle-free updating for any user interaction. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-5 Even O.C. GPU Boost Go to an already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. The UEFI BIOS then automatically updates without the need for the ultimate convenience! This easy OC tool allows you to update the BIOS! GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for 3 seconds...
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ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-7 F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-Slot is a user-friendly utility that offers users a noiseless PC environment. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is designed to speed up and simplify the DIY process to enhance your PC's loading. Chapter 1 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet ... hassle of fan speed to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. The built-in different geographic regions and your DIY experience. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give users ...
ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-7 F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-Slot is a user-friendly utility that offers users a noiseless PC environment. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is designed to speed up and simplify the DIY process to enhance your PC's loading. Chapter 1 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet ... hassle of fan speed to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. The built-in different geographic regions and your DIY experience. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give users ...
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... for successful boot. function. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information switch to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch does not function under Windows® OS environment...continuously. P8Z77-V LE PLUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS MemOK! This is tested. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com....
... for successful boot. function. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information switch to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch does not function under Windows® OS environment...continuously. P8Z77-V LE PLUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS MemOK! This is tested. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com....
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... flash (on the third second). 4. Improper installation of interruption, please follow the recommended procedures again to complete BIOS update. • If the light flashes for the ultimate convenience! Just plug in back I/O. 3. BIOS update is automatically flashed using standby power. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-19 4. Chapter 2 • Do not unplug the portable disk, power off the light. •...
... flash (on the third second). 4. Improper installation of interruption, please follow the recommended procedures again to complete BIOS update. • If the light flashes for the ultimate convenience! Just plug in back I/O. 3. BIOS update is automatically flashed using standby power. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-19 4. Chapter 2 • Do not unplug the portable disk, power off the light. •...
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...BIOS settings or update. You can also turn the system off and then turn it back on how to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. We recommend that you not change the default BIOS settings except in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS...the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to restart the system. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-1 You can change the BIOS ...
...BIOS settings or update. You can also turn the system off and then turn it back on how to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. We recommend that you not change the default BIOS settings except in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS...the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to restart the system. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-1 You can change the BIOS ...
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... Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed 1 1 Boot Tool Save BIOS settings to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3.8.2 ASUS O.C. For more details, refer to Profile The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. Profile > ASUS SPD Information Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run...
... Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed 1 1 Boot Tool Save BIOS settings to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3.8.2 ASUS O.C. For more details, refer to Profile The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. Profile > ASUS SPD Information Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run...
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...selected slot. Save to Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to eight, press , and then select Yes. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_A2] [DIMM_B1 [DIMM_B2] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-33 Key in ��t�h�e���p...65533;r�o�f�i�le� number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the...
...selected slot. Save to Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to eight, press , and then select Yes. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_A2] [DIMM_B1 [DIMM_B2] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-33 Key in ��t�h�e���p...65533;r�o�f�i�le� number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the...
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... 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-35 However, BIOS updating is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The following utilities allow you need to download the latest BIOS file for details on these utilities. Refer to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is potentially risky. ASUS EZ...
... 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-35 However, BIOS updating is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The following utilities allow you need to download the latest BIOS file for details on these utilities. Refer to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is potentially risky. ASUS EZ...
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...decide whether to complete the update process. 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to continue. 5. If you want to avoid network traffic. Select the BIOS version that 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). Chapter 3 4. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then...
...decide whether to complete the update process. 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to continue. 5. If you want to avoid network traffic. Select the BIOS version that 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). Chapter 3 4. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then...
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... configuration. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to change the BIOS boot logo. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-37 You can decide whether to change the boot logo or No to complete the update process. •... The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Chapter 3 3. Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS...
... configuration. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to change the BIOS boot logo. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-37 You can decide whether to change the boot logo or No to complete the update process. •... The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Chapter 3 3. Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS...
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... or an OS‑based utility. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. Before you to update the BIOS without having to the Folder Info field. 6. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z77-V LE PLUS fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0306 Folder Info 12/15...
... or an OS‑based utility. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. Before you to update the BIOS without having to the Folder Info field. 6. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z77-V LE PLUS fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0306 Folder Info 12/15...
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... it to recover BIOS setting. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-39 Turn on the ASUS official website. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause...
... it to recover BIOS setting. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-39 Turn on the ASUS official website. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause...
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... command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to low disk capacity. 3. The succeeding utility screens are...
... command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to low disk capacity. 3. The succeeding utility screens are...
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... or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to update BIOS? ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-41 ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. See Chaper 3 of...
... or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to update BIOS? ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-41 ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. See Chaper 3 of...
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...automatically starts when you through the installation. The AI Suite II icon appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 4-3 View the online help or readme file that came with models. • Refer to customize the settings of...on your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. 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 the software manual in the Windows® notification area. Chapter 4 Click to customize the ...
...automatically starts when you through the installation. The AI Suite II icon appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 4-3 View the online help or readme file that came with models. • Refer to customize the settings of...on your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. 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 the software manual in the Windows® notification area. Chapter 4 Click to customize the ...
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... to check and save the BIOS download schedule. 4.3.12 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard This utility allows you start downloading. 1. Click Cancel to save the latest BIOS version to check the latest BIOS firmware. With ASUS USB BIOS Flashback hardware feature, the system BIOS is conveniently updated without booting your system. Click Check for New BIOS Update to look for the...
... to check and save the BIOS download schedule. 4.3.12 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard This utility allows you start downloading. 1. Click Cancel to save the latest BIOS version to check the latest BIOS firmware. With ASUS USB BIOS Flashback hardware feature, the system BIOS is conveniently updated without booting your system. Click Check for New BIOS Update to look for the...
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P8Z77-V LE After you download the BIOS file to BIOS_FLBK switch section in 2.2.6 Onboard Switches for details. 1. Refer to your flash drive, you can update the motherboard's BIOS. After the utility detects a new BIOS firmware, save the BIOS firmware by clicking from the Save to field, select the USB flashdrive, and click Download. 2. After the download is complete, click OK. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 4-25
P8Z77-V LE After you download the BIOS file to BIOS_FLBK switch section in 2.2.6 Onboard Switches for details. 1. Refer to your flash drive, you can update the motherboard's BIOS. After the utility detects a new BIOS firmware, save the BIOS firmware by clicking from the Save to field, select the USB flashdrive, and click Download. 2. After the download is complete, click OK. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 4-25