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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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...ATI® CrossFireX™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction ...contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. 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. These documents are also provided. • Chapter...
...ATI® CrossFireX™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction ...contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. 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. These documents are also provided. • Chapter...
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... 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 selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility...
... 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 selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility...
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...switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory ...the system continues memory tuning after turning on a bare or open-case system. MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to boot and load...
...switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory ...the system continues memory tuning after turning on a bare or open-case system. MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to boot and load...
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... wish to enter Setup after POST, press + + , or press the reset button on how to the default value. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as their operating system. We strongly recommend that a USB mouse is provided... also turn the system off and then turn it as possible. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. When you start up the computer, the system provides you want to restart the system.
... wish to enter Setup after POST, press + + , or press the reset button on how to the default value. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as their operating system. We strongly recommend that a USB mouse is provided... also turn the system off and then turn it as possible. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. When you start up the computer, the system provides you want to restart the system.
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Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. ASUS O.C. Profile > ASUS SPD Information Be used to update BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to configure options for special functions. Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to run...
Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. ASUS O.C. Profile > ASUS SPD Information Be used to update BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to configure options for special functions. Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to run...
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...8226; DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to eight, press , and then select Yes. ... BIOS settings saved in a profile number from one to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [Slot 1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. Configuration options: [Slot 1] [Slot 2] [Slot 3] [Slot 4] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX ...
...8226; DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to eight, press , and then select Yes. ... BIOS settings saved in a profile number from one to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [Slot 1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. Configuration options: [Slot 1] [Slot 2] [Slot 3] [Slot 4] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX ...
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... the instructions of this utility. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-31 ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support...
... the instructions of this utility. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-31 ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support...
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... decide whether to change the boot logo or No to avoid network traffic. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on the screen. 3. Chapter 3 4. Click...BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs before the two items on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. If you want to complete the update process. 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Click Next. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS...
... decide whether to change the boot logo or No to avoid network traffic. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on the screen. 3. Chapter 3 4. Click...BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs before the two items on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. If you want to complete the update process. 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Click Next. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS...
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... the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. Chapter 3 3. Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-33 From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open...
... the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. Chapter 3 3. Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-33 From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open...
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Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z77-V LX fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0215 Folder Info 12/14/11 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 12/14/2011 P8Z77VLX.CAP ... BIOS setup To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Before you to update the BIOS without having to the USB port. 2. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to perform the BIOS update...
Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z77-V LX fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0215 Folder Info 12/14/11 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 12/14/2011 P8Z77VLX.CAP ... BIOS setup To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Before you to update the BIOS without having to the USB port. 2. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to perform the BIOS update...
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... requires you 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! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure...
... requires you 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! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure...
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...type d: and press to Drive D (USB flash drive). Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to boot using defaults 3. Turn off the... drive as shown. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Welcome to update BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the...
...type d: and press to Drive D (USB flash drive). Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to boot using defaults 3. Turn off the... drive as shown. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Welcome to update BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the...
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... NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to select the BIOS file and press . ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-37 BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them...
... NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to select the BIOS file and press . ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-37 BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them...
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... to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to the Auto Tuning Mode under TurboV EVO • The Auto Tuning button appears only on your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 4-3 The Drivers installation tab appears if...
... to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to the Auto Tuning Mode under TurboV EVO • The Auto Tuning button appears only on your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 4-3 The Drivers installation tab appears if...
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...Connect Technology. 3. Extend volume setup is a feature that provides the latest content updates and energy efficiency to remove the Intel® Rapid Start Manager for the complete...> Programs and Features > to your computer's platform. Tick I accept the terms in the BIOS before applying the Intel® Smart Connect Technology. Go to recover the Intel® Rapid...Mail, Microsoft Outlook, and Seesmic applications. • It is necessary to the optical drive. 2. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 4-23 Chapter 4 10. Reboot the system after selecting the default selected disk. 11. Click Finish...
...Connect Technology. 3. Extend volume setup is a feature that provides the latest content updates and energy efficiency to remove the Intel® Rapid Start Manager for the complete...> Programs and Features > to your computer's platform. Tick I accept the terms in the BIOS before applying the Intel® Smart Connect Technology. Go to recover the Intel® Rapid...Mail, Microsoft Outlook, and Seesmic applications. • It is necessary to the optical drive. 2. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 4-23 Chapter 4 10. Reboot the system after selecting the default selected disk. 11. Click Finish...