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... Stack 3-26 3.6 Monitor menu 3-27 3.7 Boot menu 3-30 3.8 Tools menu 3-32 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-32 3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-32 3.8.3 ASUS SPD 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...
... Stack 3-26 3.6 Monitor menu 3-27 3.7 Boot menu 3-30 3.8 Tools menu 3-32 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-32 3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-32 3.8.3 ASUS SPD 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...
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...: 187-step Memory voltage control - ASUS MemOK! - ASUS MyLogo 2 - iGPU: 127-step iGPU voltage control - ASUS AI Charger+ - ASUS Anti Surge Protection - P8Z77-V LE PLUS specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS TPU - vPCH: 190-step Chipset voltage control - Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost, TPU switch ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vCCSA: 190-step system agent...
...: 187-step Memory voltage control - ASUS MemOK! - ASUS MyLogo 2 - iGPU: 127-step iGPU voltage control - ASUS AI Charger+ - ASUS Anti Surge Protection - P8Z77-V LE PLUS specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS TPU - vPCH: 190-step Chipset voltage control - Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost, TPU switch ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vCCSA: 190-step system agent...
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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...
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...
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.... Just plug in a USB flash drive containing the BIOS file, and press the BIOS Flashback button for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without requiring further interaction. Even O.C. With its user-friendly interface makes overclock with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-5 Get total system-wide energy...
.... Just plug in a USB flash drive containing the BIOS file, and press the BIOS Flashback button for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without requiring further interaction. Even O.C. With its user-friendly interface makes overclock with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-5 Get total system-wide energy...
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... DIY process to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-7 F3 Shortcut for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of buying a replacement BIOS chip. Fan Xpert+ ASUS Fan Xpert+ intelligently allows you to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual...
... DIY process to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-7 F3 Shortcut for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of buying a replacement BIOS chip. Fan Xpert+ ASUS Fan Xpert+ intelligently allows you to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual...
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... plug in file format. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-19 Improper installation of interruption, please follow the recommended procedures again to complete BIOS update. • If the light flashes for five seconds and turns into the bottom port of the light signal accelerates along with the updating speed. 6. P8Z77-V LE PLUS BIOS_FLBK P8Z77-V LE PLUS BIOS Flashback switch 1. com). BIOS update is damaged during the...
... plug in file format. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-19 Improper installation of interruption, please follow the recommended procedures again to complete BIOS update. • If the light flashes for five seconds and turns into the bottom port of the light signal accelerates along with the updating speed. 6. P8Z77-V LE PLUS BIOS_FLBK P8Z77-V LE PLUS BIOS Flashback switch 1. com). BIOS update is damaged during the...
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... Not Installed Not Installed 1 1 Boot Tool Save BIOS settings to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. UEFI BIOS Utility - Profile > Advanced O.C. Profile > ASUS SPD Information Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Select an item then press to configure options...
... Not Installed Not Installed 1 1 Boot Tool Save BIOS settings to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. UEFI BIOS Utility - Profile > Advanced O.C. Profile > ASUS SPD Information Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Select an item then press to configure options...
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... of the setup profile. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_A2] [DIMM_B1 [DIMM_B2] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-33 Load from one to eight, press , and then select Yes. Key in a profile number from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. �K�e��y��in��t�h�e�...
... of the setup profile. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_A2] [DIMM_B1 [DIMM_B2] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-33 Load from one to eight, press , and then select Yes. Key in a profile number from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. �K�e��y��in��t�h�e�...
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... BIOS. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-35 If there is no problem using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is potentially risky. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on these utilities. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the current version of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash...
... BIOS. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-35 If there is no problem using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is potentially risky. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on these utilities. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the current version of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash...
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... then press to perform the BIOS update process. Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Before you to update the BIOS without having to enable it. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z77-V LE PLUS fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1...
... then press to perform the BIOS update process. Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Before you to update the BIOS without having to enable it. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z77-V LE PLUS fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1...
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... recommend that contains the BIOS file. • The BIOS file in the removable device into Z77VLEP.CAP. Turn on the ASUS official website. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-39 You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the motherboard... support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash...
... recommend that contains the BIOS file. • The BIOS file in the removable device into Z77VLEP.CAP. Turn on the ASUS official website. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-39 You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the motherboard... support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash...
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... NTFS format. • Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. The succeeding utility screens...
... NTFS format. • Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. The succeeding utility screens...
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... a USB storage device. Sets the schedule for download Current BIOS information Cancels all changes Applies all changes Scheduling the latest BIOS download 1. 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. Chapter...
... a USB storage device. Sets the schedule for download Current BIOS information Cancels all changes Applies all changes Scheduling the latest BIOS download 1. 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. Chapter...
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After the utility detects a new BIOS firmware, save the BIOS firmware by clicking from the Save to your flash drive, you download the BIOS file to field, select the USB flashdrive, and click Download. 2. P8Z77-V LE After you can update the motherboard's BIOS. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 4-25 1. Refer to BIOS_FLBK switch section in 2.2.6 Onboard Switches for details. After the download is complete, click OK.
After the utility detects a new BIOS firmware, save the BIOS firmware by clicking from the Save to your flash drive, you download the BIOS file to field, select the USB flashdrive, and click Download. 2. P8Z77-V LE After you can update the motherboard's BIOS. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 4-25 1. Refer to BIOS_FLBK switch section in 2.2.6 Onboard Switches for details. After the download is complete, click OK.
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The fullscreen logo application in BIOS utility must be enabled for MyLogo to adjust image size compatibility or adjust the resolution bar. 4. You can also see the new logo next time you can click on Auto Tune to take effect. Then click Next. 5. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 4-27 Click on Booting Preview to preview the boot image. Click on Flash to start updating the image to reboot or you restart your computer. Click on Yes to the boot logo. 6. 3.
The fullscreen logo application in BIOS utility must be enabled for MyLogo to adjust image size compatibility or adjust the resolution bar. 4. You can also see the new logo next time you can click on Auto Tune to take effect. Then click Next. 5. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 4-27 Click on Booting Preview to preview the boot image. Click on Flash to start updating the image to reboot or you restart your computer. Click on Yes to the boot logo. 6. 3.