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Contents 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-41 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-41 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.3 Main menu 3-5 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-7...3-23 3.7 Boot menu 3-26 3.8 Tools menu 3-28 3.9 Exit menu 3-30 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-31 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-31 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-34 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-35 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-36 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1...
Contents 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-41 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-41 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.3 Main menu 3-5 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-7...3-23 3.7 Boot menu 3-26 3.8 Tools menu 3-28 3.9 Exit menu 3-30 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-31 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-31 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-34 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-35 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-36 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1...
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..., such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to perform when installing system components. 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...
..., such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to perform when installing system components. 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...
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...also dynamically assigns tasks to fully utilize 3x faster video conversion with the elegant appearance! ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. 1.3.6 Other special features... so may bend the tubing and affect the heat heat dissipation performance. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with native support. Quick and easy information for most accessed information - ...
...also dynamically assigns tasks to fully utilize 3x faster video conversion with the elegant appearance! ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. 1.3.6 Other special features... so may bend the tubing and affect the heat heat dissipation performance. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with native support. Quick and easy information for most accessed information - ...
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... for the system to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to test one set of the...BIOS has been restored to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is not properly installed. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX MemOK! switch to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS...
... for the system to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to test one set of the...BIOS has been restored to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is not properly installed. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX MemOK! switch to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS...
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... system. We recommend that you not change the BIOS settings only with the opportunity to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. If you to run this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-1 You can be used under the Exit...
... system. We recommend that you not change the BIOS settings only with the opportunity to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. If you to run this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-1 You can be used under the Exit...
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... Not Installed Not Installed 1 1 Boot Tool Save BIOS settings to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. Profile > ASUS SPD Information Be used to update BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to confirm your choice. EFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. Use the left/right arrow key to...
... Not Installed Not Installed 1 1 Boot Tool Save BIOS settings to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. Profile > ASUS SPD Information Be used to update BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to confirm your choice. EFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. Use the left/right arrow key to...
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... module installed on the selected slot. Configuration options: [Slot 1] [Slot 2] [Slot 3] [Slot 4] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-29 Save to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Load from one to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Key in a profile number from Profile Allows you to load...
... module installed on the selected slot. Configuration options: [Slot 1] [Slot 2] [Slot 3] [Slot 4] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-29 Save to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Load from one to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Key in a profile number from Profile Allows you to load...
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... the motherboard package. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-31 ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support...
... the motherboard package. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-31 ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support...
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... checkboxs before the two items on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Chapter 3 4. If you to continue. 5. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on the screen. 3. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2.
... checkboxs before the two items on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Chapter 3 4. If you to continue. 5. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on the screen. 3. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2.
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... the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. Click Yes if you want to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-33 Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to change the BIOS...
... the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. Click Yes if you want to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-33 Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to change the BIOS...
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...ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the Drive field. 4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Press to switch to enable it. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z77-V LX...USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press the Up/Down arrow ...
...ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to the Drive field. 4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Press to switch to enable it. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z77-V LX...USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press the Up/Down arrow ...
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...support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the USB port. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-35 • 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! Select the Load...
...support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the USB port. 3. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-35 • 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! Select the Load...
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... the boot device. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to low disk capacity. 3. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as shown.
... the boot device. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to low disk capacity. 3. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as shown.
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... connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update BIOS? D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. See Chaper 3 of your computer. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-37 At the FreeDOS prompt, type ...bupdater /pc /g and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to select the BIOS file and press . Restart your motherboard user ...
... connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update BIOS? D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. See Chaper 3 of your computer. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-37 At the FreeDOS prompt, type ...bupdater /pc /g and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to select the BIOS file and press . Restart your motherboard user ...
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...ASUS P8Z77-V LX 4-3 Follow the onscreen instructions to customize the settings of AI Suite II. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you through the installation. Chapter 4 Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update... Suite II. 3. 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 complete installation. 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in ...
...ASUS P8Z77-V LX 4-3 Follow the onscreen instructions to customize the settings of AI Suite II. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you through the installation. Chapter 4 Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update... Suite II. 3. 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 complete installation. 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in ...
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... Rapid Start Technology partition. 12. Go to the optical drive. 2. Tick I accept the terms in the BIOS before applying the Intel® Smart Connect Technology. Once installed and activated, the Intel® Smart Connect Technology... the Intel® Smart Connect Technology. 10. Extend volume setup is a feature that provides the latest content updates and energy efficiency to your computer's platform. Installing the Intel® Smart Connect Technology 1. As the setup .... 13. Reboot the system after selecting the default selected disk. 11. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 4-23 Chapter 4
... Rapid Start Technology partition. 12. Go to the optical drive. 2. Tick I accept the terms in the BIOS before applying the Intel® Smart Connect Technology. Once installed and activated, the Intel® Smart Connect Technology... the Intel® Smart Connect Technology. 10. Extend volume setup is a feature that provides the latest content updates and energy efficiency to your computer's platform. Installing the Intel® Smart Connect Technology 1. As the setup .... 13. Reboot the system after selecting the default selected disk. 11. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 4-23 Chapter 4