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... at back panel) *The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows 7® or later versions. ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - P8Z77-V LX specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Intel® Z77 Express Chipset: - 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s ports ...Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology* *Support for the CPU and iGPU - ASUS 4+1+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features - TurboV - AI Charger+ - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for top network program in the...
... at back panel) *The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows 7® or later versions. ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - P8Z77-V LX specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Intel® Z77 Express Chipset: - 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s ports ...Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology* *Support for the CPU and iGPU - ASUS 4+1+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features - TurboV - AI Charger+ - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for top network program in the...
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...1 x GPU Boost switch 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 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, F3 Shotcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR ... tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - vDRAM Bus: 180-step Memory voltage control - P8Z77-V LX specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Precision Tweaker 2 -
...1 x GPU Boost switch 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 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, F3 Shotcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR ... tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - vDRAM Bus: 180-step Memory voltage control - P8Z77-V LX specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Precision Tweaker 2 -
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... failure. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. Fan Xpert+ ASUS Fan Xpert+ intelligently allows you to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-5 AI Suite II One-stop Access to use functions, with the ASUS TurboV. This all the exclusive ASUS features into a 256-...the VCore voltage in 0.005V steps and DRAM voltage in different geographic regions and your screen. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; GPU ...
... failure. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. Fan Xpert+ ASUS Fan Xpert+ intelligently allows you to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-5 AI Suite II One-stop Access to use functions, with the ASUS TurboV. This all the exclusive ASUS features into a 256-...the VCore voltage in 0.005V steps and DRAM voltage in different geographic regions and your screen. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; GPU ...
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...DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR LAN_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8111E Super I/O CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16_1 P8Z77-V LX PCIEX1_2 TPU PCI1 USB3_34 9 Intel® Z77 30.5cm(12.0in) NCT 5535D ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX16_2 PCI2 PCI3 COM1 8Mb... BIOS SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 USB910 USB78 SB_PWR USB56 CLRTC PANEL SATA3G_4 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 18 17 16 15 14 13 11 12 10 11 Refer to 2.2.8 ...
...DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR LAN_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8111E Super I/O CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16_1 P8Z77-V LX PCIEX1_2 TPU PCI1 USB3_34 9 Intel® Z77 30.5cm(12.0in) NCT 5535D ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX16_2 PCI2 PCI3 COM1 8Mb... BIOS SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 USB910 USB78 SB_PWR USB56 CLRTC PANEL SATA3G_4 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 18 17 16 15 14 13 11 12 10 11 Refer to 2.2.8 ...
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P8Z77-V LX CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8Z77-V LX Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. For system failure ... from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ... default values. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-15 After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do...
P8Z77-V LX CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8Z77-V LX Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. For system failure ... from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ... default values. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-15 After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do...
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...! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update 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! P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX MemOK! switch • Refer to section 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs for ... recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch lights continuously. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. function....
...! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update 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! P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX MemOK! switch • Refer to section 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs for ... recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch lights continuously. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. function....
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... back of the system chassis. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to...Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z77 chipset. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-19 Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LX SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8Z77-V LX SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using Serial ATA hard ...
... back of the system chassis. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to...Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z77 chipset. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-19 Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LX SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8Z77-V LX SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using Serial ATA hard ...
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... to [AC 97]. The USB module cable is set the item to avail of the system chassis. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC P8Z77-V LX AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition ... [HD Audio]; if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to the ...
... to [AC 97]. The USB module cable is set the item to avail of the system chassis. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC P8Z77-V LX AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition ... [HD Audio]; if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to the ...
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...RAID set to 480 MBps connection speed. 7. If you are set , refer to .section 4.5 RAID Configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS is available from your system chassis, with this connector to [RAID Mode]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a...1, 5, and 10 configuration with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to [AHCI Mode] by default. Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LX USB3_34 P8Z77-V LX USB3.0 Front panel connector You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA ...
...RAID set to 480 MBps connection speed. 7. If you are set , refer to .section 4.5 RAID Configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS is available from your system chassis, with this connector to [RAID Mode]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a...1, 5, and 10 configuration with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to [AHCI Mode] by default. Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LX USB3_34 P8Z77-V LX USB3.0 Front panel connector You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA ...
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... 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. PWR Ground Reset Ground IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply P8Z77-V LX System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. The system power ... (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Chapter 2 11. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker P8Z77-V LX PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-...
... 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. PWR Ground Reset Ground IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply P8Z77-V LX System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. The system power ... (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Chapter 2 11. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker P8Z77-V LX PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-...
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.... If your retailer for the first time 1. While the tests are off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-41 After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from orange to green after the system LED turns on , hold down the key...the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. If you press the ATX power button. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps...
.... If your retailer for the first time 1. While the tests are off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-41 After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from orange to green after the system LED turns on , hold down the key...the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. If you press the ATX power button. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps...
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... device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-1 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that are needed for system startup in this section are for information on...
... device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-1 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that are needed for system startup in this section are for information on...
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...8226; The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The default screen for details. EZ Mode Monday [9/13/2010] P8Z77-V LX BIOS Version : 0215 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.90GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1033MHz) Speed : ... mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Clicks to decide the boot priority....
...8226; The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The default screen for details. EZ Mode Monday [9/13/2010] P8Z77-V LX BIOS Version : 0215 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.90GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1033MHz) Speed : ... mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Clicks to decide the boot priority....
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Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD ...figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-3 To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit, then select Advanced Mode. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users...
Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD ...figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-3 To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit, then select Advanced Mode. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users...
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...password is set, then this is a power on top of the BIOS Setup program. After you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. EFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-5 EFI BIOS Utility - In Setup the User will have Administrator rights Administrator Password User... when you set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date ME Version South Bridge Stepping 0215 x64 12/14/2011 8.0.0.1296 04/B2 CPU Information Genuine Intel(R) CPU...
...password is set, then this is a power on top of the BIOS Setup program. After you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. EFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-5 EFI BIOS Utility - In Setup the User will have Administrator rights Administrator Password User... when you set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date ME Version South Bridge Stepping 0215 x64 12/14/2011 8.0.0.1296 04/B2 CPU Information Genuine Intel(R) CPU...
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...: Select +/-: Change Opt. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. EFI BIOS Utility - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-7 Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target...
...: Select +/-: Change Opt. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. EFI BIOS Utility - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-7 Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target...
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... cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode Main Ai Tweaker Advanced > CPU Configuration > PCH Configuration > SATA Configuration > System Agent Configuration > USB Configuration > Onboard Devices... Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-13
... cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode Main Ai Tweaker Advanced > CPU Configuration > PCH Configuration > SATA Configuration > System Agent Configuration > USB Configuration > Onboard Devices... Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-13
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... size is enough at S3 entry. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-17 When the item is installed to set the RTC wake timer at S3 entry. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.5.3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup...of SATA devices. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is set to support the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology. EFI BIOS Utility - Entry After [10 Minutes] This item appears only when you set the Entry on S3 RTC Wake to [Enabled] and allows you...
... size is enough at S3 entry. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-17 When the item is installed to set the RTC wake timer at S3 entry. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.5.3 SATA Configuration While entering Setup...of SATA devices. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is set to support the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology. EFI BIOS Utility - Entry After [10 Minutes] This item appears only when you set the Entry on S3 RTC Wake to [Enabled] and allows you...
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... Intel xHCI Mode Smart Auto EHCI Hand-off Disabled Boot Tool Enables Legacy USB support. If no USB devices are connected. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-19 Graphics Configuration Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to select a primary display from IGFX, PEG, or PCI graphic devices, or select... SG for both the integrated and discrete graphics. The iGPU shared memory size will keep USB devices available only for EFI applications. EFI BIOS Utility - Configuration options: [Auto] [IGFX] [PEG] [PCI] iGPU Memory [64M] Allows you to enable or disable Render Standby by ...
... Intel xHCI Mode Smart Auto EHCI Hand-off Disabled Boot Tool Enables Legacy USB support. If no USB devices are connected. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-19 Graphics Configuration Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to select a primary display from IGFX, PEG, or PCI graphic devices, or select... SG for both the integrated and discrete graphics. The iGPU shared memory size will keep USB devices available only for EFI applications. EFI BIOS Utility - Configuration options: [Auto] [IGFX] [PEG] [PCI] iGPU Memory [64M] Allows you to enable or disable Render Standby by ...
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ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-23 When set the RTC alarm time. F1: General Help F2: Previous ...Second Allows you to get the system ready for ErP requirement. Scroll down to adjust the time. 3.5.8 Network Stack EFI BIOS Utility - Network Stack [Disable Link] Enables or disables the UEFI network stack. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker... Advanced\ Network Stack > Network Stack Advanced Monitor Disabl Link Boot Tool Allow BIOS yo switch off . Use and keys to display the following items: 5V Voltage +5.040 V 12V Voltage +12....
ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-23 When set the RTC alarm time. F1: General Help F2: Previous ...Second Allows you to get the system ready for ErP requirement. Scroll down to adjust the time. 3.5.8 Network Stack EFI BIOS Utility - Network Stack [Disable Link] Enables or disables the UEFI network stack. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker... Advanced\ Network Stack > Network Stack Advanced Monitor Disabl Link Boot Tool Allow BIOS yo switch off . Use and keys to display the following items: 5V Voltage +5.040 V 12V Voltage +12....