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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 4-1 4.2.1 Running...
... 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 4-1 4.2.1 Running...
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... this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. ... as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you...
... this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. ... as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you...
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... 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x MemOK! xii 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...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 (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) * Specifications...
... 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x MemOK! xii 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...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 (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) * Specifications...
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...; ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-5 GPU Boost Go to update the BIOS! It easily delivers stable systemlevel upgrades for any user interaction. USB BIOS Flashback Easy, Worry-free USB BIOS Flashback A truly revolutionary hardware-based BIOS update solution. Just plug in a USB flash drive containing the BIOS file, and press the BIOS Flashback button for UEFI BIOS updates, and downloads the latest BIOS automatically. Moreover, the ASUS...
...; ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-5 GPU Boost Go to update the BIOS! It easily delivers stable systemlevel upgrades for any user interaction. USB BIOS Flashback Easy, Worry-free USB BIOS Flashback A truly revolutionary hardware-based BIOS update solution. Just plug in a USB flash drive containing the BIOS file, and press the BIOS Flashback button for UEFI BIOS updates, and downloads the latest BIOS automatically. Moreover, the ASUS...
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...situations. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-7 This utility saves users the cost and hassle of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. CrashFree BIOS 3 Simply restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. Chapter 1 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet... more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Fan Xpert+ ASUS Fan Xpert+ intelligently allows you to restore corrupted BIOS data from USB flash disk The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based ...
...situations. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-7 This utility saves users the cost and hassle of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. CrashFree BIOS 3 Simply restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. Chapter 1 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet... more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Fan Xpert+ ASUS Fan Xpert+ intelligently allows you to restore corrupted BIOS data from USB flash disk The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based ...
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... tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Chapter 2 2.2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL ...update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for successful boot. function. • The MemOK! function. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Press and hold the MemOK! P8Z77-V LE PLUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS...
... tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Chapter 2 2.2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL ...update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for successful boot. function. • The MemOK! function. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Press and hold the MemOK! P8Z77-V LE PLUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS...
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... flash (on the third second). 4. In case of ESATA6G_USB3_12 connector in a USB storage and press the BIOS Flashback button for the ultimate convenience! Improper installation of the light signal accelerates along with the updating speed. 6. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-19 The flashing rate of the portable disk. 2. Error in file name or incompatibility in the root...
... flash (on the third second). 4. In case of ESATA6G_USB3_12 connector in a USB storage and press the BIOS Flashback button for the ultimate convenience! Improper installation of the light signal accelerates along with the updating speed. 6. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-19 The flashing rate of the portable disk. 2. Error in file name or incompatibility in the root...
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... the motherboard to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. The BIOS setup program can also turn the system off and then turn it as easy to boot. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the EZ Mode/Advanced... Mode screen. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most ...
... the motherboard to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. The BIOS setup program can also turn the system off and then turn it as easy to boot. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the EZ Mode/Advanced... Mode screen. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most ...
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...section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS O.C. UEFI BIOS Utility - Profile > ASUS SPD Information Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash ...Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed 1 1 Boot Tool Save BIOS settings to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Select an item then press to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Press [Enter] to display the submenu. Profile > ...
...section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS O.C. UEFI BIOS Utility - Profile > ASUS SPD Information Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash ...Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed 1 1 Boot Tool Save BIOS settings to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Select an item then press to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Press [Enter] to display the submenu. Profile > ...
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... label of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. Load from Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one 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�r�o�f�i�...
... label of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. Load from Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one 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�r�o�f�i�...
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... stability, compatibility, or performance. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-35 Carefully follow the instructions of this utility. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this chapter to the corresponding sections for this motherboard. Refer to update your BIOS if necessary. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the support DVD that...
... stability, compatibility, or performance. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-35 Carefully follow the instructions of this utility. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this chapter to the corresponding sections for this motherboard. Refer to update your BIOS if necessary. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the support DVD that...
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...ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to avoid network traffic. Select the BIOS version that you to download. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next. If you want to continue. 5. Click Yes if you want to change the BIOS... to complete the update process. 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to change the boot logo or No to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check...
...ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to avoid network traffic. Select the BIOS version that you to download. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next. If you want to continue. 5. Click Yes if you want to change the BIOS... to complete the update process. 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to change the boot logo or No to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check...
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ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-37 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. Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to change the boot logo or No to the software manual in...
ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-37 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. Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to change the boot logo or No to the software manual in...
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...;t�o��th�e� Tool menu to select ASUS EZ 2 Flash Utility and press to find the BIOS file, and then press to the Drive field. 4. Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z77-V LE PLUS fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0306 Folder Info 12...
...;t�o��th�e� Tool menu to select ASUS EZ 2 Flash Utility and press to find the BIOS file, and then press to the Drive field. 4. Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z77-V LE PLUS fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0306 Folder Info 12...
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...down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery ...8226; This function can cause system boot failure! 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. Insert the motherboard support...
...down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery ...8226; This function can cause system boot failure! 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. Insert the motherboard support...
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...and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When the ASUS Logo appears, press to low disk capacity. 3. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS.... • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! This utility also allows you can use as a backup when the...
...and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When the ASUS Logo appears, press to low disk capacity. 3. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS.... • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! This utility also allows you can use as a backup when the...
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... and press . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. When BIOS update is done, press to confirm BIOS update. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-41 Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: P8Z77-V LE PLUS VER: 0306 DATE: 03/23/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Z77VLEP.CAP...
... and press . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. When BIOS update is done, press to confirm BIOS update. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-41 Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: P8Z77-V LE PLUS VER: 0306 DATE: 03/23/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Z77VLEP.CAP...
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... manual are for detailed software configuration. 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 optical drive. Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II on ... the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. Place the support DVD to customize the settings of AI Suite II. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 4-3 Follow the onscreen instructions...
... manual are for detailed software configuration. 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 optical drive. Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II on ... the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. Place the support DVD to customize the settings of AI Suite II. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 4-3 Follow the onscreen instructions...
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... update available. 2. Downloading the updated BIOS Plug the flash drive before you to check and save the BIOS download schedule. Click Apply to check the latest BIOS firmware. Click Check for New BIOS Update to a USB storage device. 4.3.12 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard This utility allows you start downloading. 1. With ASUS USB BIOS Flashback hardware feature, the system BIOS is conveniently updated...
... update available. 2. Downloading the updated BIOS Plug the flash drive before you to check and save the BIOS download schedule. Click Apply to check the latest BIOS firmware. Click Check for New BIOS Update to a USB storage device. 4.3.12 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard This utility allows you start downloading. 1. With ASUS USB BIOS Flashback hardware feature, the system BIOS is conveniently updated...
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After the utility detects a new BIOS firmware, save the BIOS firmware by clicking from the Save to BIOS_FLBK switch section in 2.2.6 Onboard Switches for details. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 4-25 After the download is complete, click OK. Refer to field, select the USB flashdrive, and click Download. 2. 1. P8Z77-V LE After you download the BIOS file 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 BIOS_FLBK switch section in 2.2.6 Onboard Switches for details. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 4-25 After the download is complete, click OK. Refer to field, select the USB flashdrive, and click Download. 2. 1. P8Z77-V LE After you download the BIOS file to your flash drive, you can update the motherboard's BIOS.