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...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 3.5 Advanced menu 3-15 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-16 3.5.2 PCH Configuration 3-18 3.5.3 SATA ...ASUS Update utility 3-36 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-39 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-40 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-41 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite...
...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 3.5 Advanced menu 3-15 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-16 3.5.2 PCH Configuration 3-18 3.5.3 SATA ...ASUS Update utility 3-36 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-39 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-40 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-41 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite...
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...ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Design: - ASUS Q-Connector (continues on the next page) xi Anti Surge - MemOK! P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features DRAM Power - AI Charger+ - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-DIMM - Remote for portable Smartphone/Tablet, supporting iOS & Android systems - Wi-Fi Engine for network sharing and connection: Client Mode, Wi-Fi Direct, AP Mode ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS... in use - AI Suite II - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Tuner - ASUS DRAM Power Utility ASUS EPU - Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost, TPU switch ASUS Wi-Fi GO!:...
...ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Design: - ASUS Q-Connector (continues on the next page) xi Anti Surge - MemOK! P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features DRAM Power - AI Charger+ - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-DIMM - Remote for portable Smartphone/Tablet, supporting iOS & Android systems - Wi-Fi Engine for network sharing and connection: Client Mode, Wi-Fi Direct, AP Mode ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS... in use - AI Suite II - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Tuner - ASUS DRAM Power Utility ASUS EPU - Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost, TPU switch ASUS Wi-Fi GO!:...
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... and TurboV functions. Get total system-wide energy optimization by SMART DIGI+ Technology, which reduces CPU power consumption to a specific indicated wattage with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. TPU Unleash your performance with a single click, creating a cooler and quieter PC. SMART DIGI+ Technology also includes the Smart CPU Power...
... and TurboV functions. Get total system-wide energy optimization by SMART DIGI+ Technology, which reduces CPU power consumption to a specific indicated wattage with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. TPU Unleash your performance with a single click, creating a cooler and quieter PC. SMART DIGI+ Technology also includes the Smart CPU Power...
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...your system boot success. DO NOT uninstall the heat-sink by configuring profiles through high efficient heat-exchange. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in a USB flash drive containing the BIOS file, and press the BIOS Flashback ...to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, and even interact with no time! 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-sink solution The stylish heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution that offers users a noiseless PC environment. Auto ...
...your system boot success. DO NOT uninstall the heat-sink by configuring profiles through high efficient heat-exchange. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in a USB flash drive containing the BIOS file, and press the BIOS Flashback ...to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, and even interact with no time! 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-sink solution The stylish heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution that offers users a noiseless PC environment. Auto ...
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...Service Provider (ISP). 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Update...from the Internet • Update the BIOS from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from an updated BIOS file • View the BIOS version information This ...
...Service Provider (ISP). 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Update...from the Internet • Update the BIOS from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from an updated BIOS file • View the BIOS version information This ...
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...; Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to the Auto Tuning Mode under TurboV EVO •..., to display the system information, and to the optical drive. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 4-3 The actual screenshots vary with models. • The screeshots of AI Suite II in this user manual are for reference only. Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you through the installation. 4.3 Software information ...
...; Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to the Auto Tuning Mode under TurboV EVO •..., to display the system information, and to the optical drive. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 4-3 The actual screenshots vary with models. • The screeshots of AI Suite II in this user manual are for reference only. Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you through the installation. 4.3 Software information ...
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...in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Use the Save Profile function to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch...easy overclocking and system level up settings Undoes all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. 4.3.2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM...to the software manual in TurboV will not be kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
...in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Use the Save Profile function to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch...easy overclocking and system level up settings Undoes all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. 4.3.2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM...to the software manual in TurboV will not be kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
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Smart CPU Power Level - 35W CPU power usage is limited to 45W to its default settings on the AI Suite II main menu bar. It also provides profile settings to achieve the highest power efficiency, generating less heat to achieve the best digital power saving... to enhance reliability and stability. The system restores to achieve the best digital power saving conditions. Adjusts the CPU ratio in TurboV EVO. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI+ Power Control by clicking Tool > DIGI+ Power Control on the next startup. • Only Intel® 3rd...
Smart CPU Power Level - 35W CPU power usage is limited to 45W to its default settings on the AI Suite II main menu bar. It also provides profile settings to achieve the highest power efficiency, generating less heat to achieve the best digital power saving... to enhance reliability and stability. The system restores to achieve the best digital power saving conditions. Adjusts the CPU ratio in TurboV EVO. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI+ Power Control by clicking Tool > DIGI+ Power Control on the next startup. • Only Intel® 3rd...
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...From the Last Reset to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you can select to save system power. Launching EPU After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch EPU by configuring settings like CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Chapter 4... • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for each mode Displays the system properties of each mode by clicking Tool > EPU on the AI Suite II main menu bar. This utility provides several modes that satisfies different computing needs...
...From the Last Reset to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you can select to save system power. Launching EPU After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch EPU by configuring settings like CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Chapter 4... • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for each mode Displays the system properties of each mode by clicking Tool > EPU on the AI Suite II main menu bar. This utility provides several modes that satisfies different computing needs...
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... your changes Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 4-13 Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Launching Probe II After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch Probe II by clicking Tool > Probe...
... your changes Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 4-13 Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Launching Probe II After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch Probe II by clicking Tool > Probe...
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...designate specific time spans on Recording again. 4. Using History Record 1. Click on the History Record tab and adjust the settings on the AI Suite II main menu bar. To track the recorded contents, set Type/ Date/ Select display items to indicate the immediate changes in the ... to monitor. Using Sensor Recorder Click on the right panel. 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Click on Monitor > Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar and a highlight of each sensor. 3. Colored lines will appear on Voltage/ Temperature/ Fan Speed tabs for certain purposes....
...designate specific time spans on Recording again. 4. Using History Record 1. Click on the History Record tab and adjust the settings on the AI Suite II main menu bar. To track the recorded contents, set Type/ Date/ Select display items to indicate the immediate changes in the ... to monitor. Using Sensor Recorder Click on the right panel. 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Click on Monitor > Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar and a highlight of each sensor. 3. Colored lines will appear on Voltage/ Temperature/ Fan Speed tabs for certain purposes....
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... 3.0 devices with USB devices. Launching USB 3.0 Boost After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch USB 3.0 Boost by the connected device). 3. 4.3.7 USB 3.0 Boost The ASUS exclusive USB 3.0 Boost provides speed boost for high performance. The data transfer speed varies with ease. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 4-15 Configuring USB 3.0 Boost 1. Connect a USB 3.0 device to Normal...
... 3.0 devices with USB devices. Launching USB 3.0 Boost After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch USB 3.0 Boost by the connected device). 3. 4.3.7 USB 3.0 Boost The ASUS exclusive USB 3.0 Boost provides speed boost for high performance. The data transfer speed varies with ease. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 4-15 Configuring USB 3.0 Boost 1. Connect a USB 3.0 device to Normal...
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Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by following the directions on this ... your system. • Download BIOS from Internet Download the latest BIOS utility from the ASUS service website (www.asus.com) and follow the suggested procedures to update the BIOS version on your system. ...ASUS Update Select the way you would like to save for later use . Backing up the current BIOS utility on your system. 4.3.9 ASUS Update ASUS Update lays out the options for later use just by clicking Update> ASUS Update on the AI Suite...
Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by following the directions on this ... your system. • Download BIOS from Internet Download the latest BIOS utility from the ASUS service website (www.asus.com) and follow the suggested procedures to update the BIOS version on your system. ...ASUS Update Select the way you would like to save for later use . Backing up the current BIOS utility on your system. 4.3.9 ASUS Update ASUS Update lays out the options for later use just by clicking Update> ASUS Update on the AI Suite...
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...ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 4-19 4.3.10 MyLogo2 This MyLogo utility lets you would like to do update your boot logo. Then click on screen during the Power‑On‑Self-Tests (POST). Personalize your boot logo. Using MyLogo Select the way you customize the boot logo. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite... II from the very beginning! Under Current BIOS, click Browse and choose the desired image for your computer from the motherboard support DVD, launch MyLogo by clicking Update> MyLogo on the AI Suite II main ...
...ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 4-19 4.3.10 MyLogo2 This MyLogo utility lets you would like to do update your boot logo. Then click on screen during the Power‑On‑Self-Tests (POST). Personalize your boot logo. Using MyLogo Select the way you customize the boot logo. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite... II from the very beginning! Under Current BIOS, click Browse and choose the desired image for your computer from the motherboard support DVD, launch MyLogo by clicking Update> MyLogo on the AI Suite II main ...