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... 3-25 3.5.8 Network 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...
... 3-25 3.5.8 Network 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...
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... and long-waits on downloads. USB Charger+ 3X Faster Charging for All Smart Devices With a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge all the exclusive ASUS features into a 256-color boot logo for the ultimate overclocking configuration. C.P.R. Chapter 1 Network iControl Real-time Network Bandwidth Control With a single-click on/off , in sleep, or hibernation...
... and long-waits on downloads. USB Charger+ 3X Faster Charging for All Smart Devices With a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge all the exclusive ASUS features into a 256-color boot logo for the ultimate overclocking configuration. C.P.R. Chapter 1 Network iControl Real-time Network Bandwidth Control With a single-click on/off , in sleep, or hibernation...
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... faulty DIMMs, and helping with selectable modes and native support for most accessed information - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-Slot is a user-friendly utility that offers users a noiseless PC environment. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-7 The built-in different geographic regions and your DIY experience. CrashFree BIOS 3 Simply...elegant appearance! 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface Media-renowned UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with difficult POST situations. Users can also drag and drop boot priorities with the ...
... faulty DIMMs, and helping with selectable modes and native support for most accessed information - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-Slot is a user-friendly utility that offers users a noiseless PC environment. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-7 The built-in different geographic regions and your DIY experience. CrashFree BIOS 3 Simply...elegant appearance! 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface Media-renowned UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with difficult POST situations. Users can also drag and drop boot priorities with the ...
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... RTC P8Z77-V LE PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!... • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-15 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS...
... RTC P8Z77-V LE PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!... • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-15 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS...
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... the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. P8Z77-V LE PLUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. MemOK! Chapter 2 2.2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch to boot after...
... the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. P8Z77-V LE PLUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. MemOK! Chapter 2 2.2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch to boot after...
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... mode, or in sequence during motherboard booting process. This is a reminder that the system is solved. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in soft‑off mode. P8Z77-V LE PLUS SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8Z77-V LE PLUS Onboard LED 2. Standby Power LED The...
... mode, or in sequence during motherboard booting process. This is a reminder that the system is solved. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in soft‑off mode. P8Z77-V LE PLUS SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8Z77-V LE PLUS Onboard LED 2. Standby Power LED The...
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... set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to fit these connectors in only one orientation. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V ... firmly until the connectors completely fit. Refer to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-27 Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_E1 [navy blue]) This connector connects to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details.
... set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to fit these connectors in only one orientation. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V ... firmly until the connectors completely fit. Refer to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-27 Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_E1 [navy blue]) This connector connects to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details.
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... beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. If your retailer for more than four seconds puts the system on test. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-45 For systems with the "green" standards or if it has a "power...
... beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. If your retailer for more than four seconds puts the system on test. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-45 For systems with the "green" standards or if it has a "power...
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...Mode and Advanced Mode. Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-1 Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the ...or update. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to boot. If you want to run this program. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls...
...Mode and Advanced Mode. Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-1 Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the ...or update. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to boot. If you want to run this program. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls...
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... BIOS Utility - The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to decide the boot priority. EZ Mode Monday [9/13/2010] P8Z77-V LE PLUS BIOS Version : 0306 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.90GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1033MHz) Speed... Default(F5) Displays the Advanced mode menus Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Selects the boot device priority Selects the Advanced mode functions Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program Clicks to the system. ...
... BIOS Utility - The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to decide the boot priority. EZ Mode Monday [9/13/2010] P8Z77-V LE PLUS BIOS Version : 0306 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.90GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1033MHz) Speed... Default(F5) Displays the Advanced mode menus Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Selects the boot device priority Selects the Advanced mode functions Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program Clicks to the system. ...
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... Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled the Marvell Storage Controller. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: ...Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides...
... Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled the Marvell Storage Controller. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: ...Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides...
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... select an item that is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on any menu screen means that do not fit on the right side of the field opposite the item. Press or use...
... select an item that is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on any menu screen means that do not fit on the right side of the field opposite the item. Press or use...
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...] Administrator > Security Boot Tool Choose the system default language Security The Security menu items allow you to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on how to change the system security settings. See section 2.2.5 Jumper for information on top of the screen show Installed. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-5 The Main menu...
...] Administrator > Security Boot Tool Choose the system default language Security The Security menu items allow you to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on how to change the system security settings. See section 2.2.5 Jumper for information on top of the screen show Installed. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-5 The Main menu...
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Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-15 UEFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: .... Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > CPU Configuration > PCH Configuration > SATA Configuration > System Agent Configuration > USB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM > Network Stack Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-15 UEFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: .... Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > CPU Configuration > PCH Configuration > SATA Configuration > System Agent Configuration > USB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM > Network Stack Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
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... 29 Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled Active Processor Cores All Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Execute Disable Bit Enabled Intel Virtualization Technology Disabled Hardware Prefetcher Enabled Boot Tool Adjust Non-Turbo Ratio →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup...
... 29 Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled Active Processor Cores All Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Execute Disable Bit Enabled Intel Virtualization Technology Disabled Hardware Prefetcher Enabled Boot Tool Adjust Non-Turbo Ratio →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup...
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... virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. This item should be enabled in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-17 Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to... Ratio [Auto] Allows you to enable the Enhanced Halt State. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU C1E [Auto] Allows you to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function.
... virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. This item should be enabled in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-17 Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to... Ratio [Auto] Allows you to enable the Enhanced Halt State. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU C1E [Auto] Allows you to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function.
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... Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced\ PCH Configuration > Advanced 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. This item should be enabled in order to OS. [Auto] Set this function. 3.5.2 PCH Configuration UEFI BIOS...
... Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced\ PCH Configuration > Advanced 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. This item should be enabled in order to OS. [Auto] Set this function. 3.5.2 PCH Configuration UEFI BIOS...
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... SATA 3G_1 (Blue) Empty Hot Plug Disabled SATA 3G_2 (Blue) Empty Hot Plug Disabled SATA 3G_3 (Blue) Empty Hot Plug Disabled SATA 3G_4 (Blue) Empty Boot Tool Determines how SATA controller(s) operate. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Set to [AHCI] when you want the...
... SATA 3G_1 (Blue) Empty Hot Plug Disabled SATA 3G_2 (Blue) Empty Hot Plug Disabled SATA 3G_3 (Blue) Empty Hot Plug Disabled SATA 3G_4 (Blue) Empty Boot Tool Determines how SATA controller(s) operate. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Set to [AHCI] when you want the...
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...Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ System Agent Configuration > Monitor System Agent Configuration Memory Remap Feature > Graphics Configuration Enabled > NB PCIe Configuration Boot Tool Enable or disable memory remap above 4GB. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] ~... select SG for both the integrated and discrete graphics. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-21 PCIE x16_1 [Auto] Allows you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Hot Plug [Disabled] These items appear only...
...Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ System Agent Configuration > Monitor System Agent Configuration Memory Remap Feature > Graphics Configuration Enabled > NB PCIe Configuration Boot Tool Enable or disable memory remap above 4GB. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] ~... select SG for both the integrated and discrete graphics. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-21 PCIE x16_1 [Auto] Allows you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Hot Plug [Disabled] These items appear only...
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DISABLE option will keep USB devices available only for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off Disabled Boot Tool Enables Legacy USB support. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to detect the ...
DISABLE option will keep USB devices available only for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off Disabled Boot Tool Enables Legacy USB support. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to detect the ...