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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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...+ HDD support - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Design - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - P8Z77-V LE PLUS specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS TPU - ASUS Anti Surge Protection - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xi ASUS Low EMI - iGPU: 127-step iGPU voltage control - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Fan Xpert+ ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring...
...+ HDD support - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Design - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - P8Z77-V LE PLUS specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS TPU - ASUS Anti Surge Protection - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xi ASUS Low EMI - iGPU: 127-step iGPU voltage control - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Fan Xpert+ ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring...
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... switch (embeded with GPU switch) 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen Function, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) Memory information WfM...connector 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...
... switch (embeded with GPU switch) 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen Function, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) Memory information WfM...connector 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...
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...for the ultimate convenience! It allows users to the Limit with Auto Tuning! The UEFI BIOS then automatically updates without exiting or rebooting the OS; ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-5 Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently ...USB BIOS Flashback Easy, Worry-free USB BIOS Flashback A truly revolutionary hardware-based BIOS update solution. This easy OC tool allows you to update the BIOS! settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. Just plug in a USB flash drive containing the BIOS file, and press the BIOS Flashback...
...for the ultimate convenience! It allows users to the Limit with Auto Tuning! The UEFI BIOS then automatically updates without exiting or rebooting the OS; ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-5 Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently ...USB BIOS Flashback Easy, Worry-free USB BIOS Flashback A truly revolutionary hardware-based BIOS update solution. This easy OC tool allows you to update the BIOS! settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. Just plug in a USB flash drive containing the BIOS file, and press the BIOS Flashback...
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... the overclocking capability. F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey - ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is designed to speed up and simplify the DIY process to restore corrupted BIOS data from USB flash disk The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to enhance your PC's loading. CrashFree BIOS 3 Simply restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. Users can also ... regions and your DIY experience. Quick and easy information for most accessed information - This utility saves users the cost and hassle of buying a replacement BIOS chip. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-7
... the overclocking capability. F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey - ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is designed to speed up and simplify the DIY process to restore corrupted BIOS data from USB flash disk The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to enhance your PC's loading. CrashFree BIOS 3 Simply restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. Users can also ... regions and your DIY experience. Quick and easy information for most accessed information - This utility saves users the cost and hassle of buying a replacement BIOS chip. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-7
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... to turn off the system or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is not operating properly. Improper installation of ESATA6G_USB3_12 connector in file format. If the BIOS program is automatically flashed using standby power. Chapter 2 • Do not unplug the portable disk, power off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-19
... to turn off the system or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is not operating properly. Improper installation of ESATA6G_USB3_12 connector in file format. If the BIOS program is automatically flashed using standby power. Chapter 2 • Do not unplug the portable disk, power off the light. • Updating BIOS may be interrupted. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-19
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... [Enter] to configure options for special functions. 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Profile Configuration Setup Profile 1 Status : Setup Profile 2 Status : Setup Profile 3 Status : Setup Profile 4 Status : Setup Profile 5 Status : Setup Profile 6 Status : Setup Profile 7 Status : Setup ...
... [Enter] to configure options for special functions. 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Profile Configuration Setup Profile 1 Status : Setup Profile 2 Status : Setup Profile 3 Status : Setup Profile 4 Status : Setup Profile 5 Status : Setup Profile 6 Status : Setup Profile 7 Status : Setup ...
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... load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. �K�e��y��in a profile number from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 3.8.3 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information 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...
... load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. �K�e��y��in a profile number from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 3.8.3 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information 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...
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... the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. The ASUS Update ...ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is potentially risky. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-35 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on these utilities. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS...
... the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. The ASUS Update ...ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is potentially risky. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-35 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on these utilities. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS...
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...the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Press to switch to the Drive field. 4. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z77-V LE PLUS fs0:\ ...utility. Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Before you to update the BIOS without having to enable it. 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using ...
...the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Press to switch to the Drive field. 4. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z77-V LE PLUS fs0:\ ...utility. Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Before you to update the BIOS without having to enable it. 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using ...
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... save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-39 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for the...
... save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-39 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for the...
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... hard disk drives (optional). Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website 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 ...
... hard disk drives (optional). Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website 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 ...
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...BIOS Plug the flash drive before you to check and save the BIOS download schedule. 4.3.12 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard This utility allows you start downloading. 1. Wait for BIOS Update download Click to cancel the changes made. Sets the schedule for the system to a USB storage device. Chapter 4 4-24 Chapter 4: Software support With ASUS USB BIOS... Flashback hardware feature, the system BIOS is conveniently updated without booting your system. Click Cancel to check for an update BIOS firmware available for the next download...
...BIOS Plug the flash drive before you to check and save the BIOS download schedule. 4.3.12 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard This utility allows you start downloading. 1. Wait for BIOS Update download Click to cancel the changes made. Sets the schedule for the system to a USB storage device. Chapter 4 4-24 Chapter 4: Software support With ASUS USB BIOS... Flashback hardware feature, the system BIOS is conveniently updated without booting your system. Click Cancel to check for an update BIOS firmware available for the next download...
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1. 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. Refer 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 your flash drive, you can update the motherboard's BIOS.
1. 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. Refer 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 your flash drive, you can update the motherboard's BIOS.
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Click on Yes to reboot or you can click on Auto Tune to the boot logo. 6. Then click Next. 5. Click on Flash to start updating the image to adjust image size compatibility or adjust the resolution bar. 4. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 4-27 The fullscreen logo application in BIOS utility must be enabled for MyLogo to preview the boot image. 3. Click on Booting Preview to take effect. You can also see the new logo next time you restart your computer.
Click on Yes to reboot or you can click on Auto Tune to the boot logo. 6. Then click Next. 5. Click on Flash to start updating the image to adjust image size compatibility or adjust the resolution bar. 4. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 4-27 The fullscreen logo application in BIOS utility must be enabled for MyLogo to preview the boot image. 3. Click on Booting Preview to take effect. You can also see the new logo next time you restart your computer.