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... 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 II 4-3 iv ASUS O.C. Contents 2.3.11 USB BIOS Flashback 2-41 2.3.12 Rear panel connection 2-42 2.3.13 Audio I/O connections 2-45 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-47 ...Configuration 3-20 3.5.5 USB Configuration 3-22 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-23 3.5.7 APM 3-26 3.5.8 Network stack 3-27 3.6 Monitor menu 3-28 3.7 Boot menu 3-31 3.8 Tools menu 3-33 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-33 3.8.2.
... 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 II 4-3 iv ASUS O.C. Contents 2.3.11 USB BIOS Flashback 2-41 2.3.12 Rear panel connection 2-42 2.3.13 Audio I/O connections 2-45 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-47 ...Configuration 3-20 3.5.5 USB Configuration 3-22 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-23 3.5.7 APM 3-26 3.5.8 Network stack 3-27 3.6 Monitor menu 3-28 3.7 Boot menu 3-31 3.8 Tools menu 3-33 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-33 3.8.2.
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...ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - EPU, EPU switch ASUS TPU - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-DIMM - Function: DLNA Media Hub, Smart Motion Control, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard & Mouse, File Transfer, Capture & Send(available with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for all smart devices - Anti Surge - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Design: - ASUS...for EZ BIOS download scheduling - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features DRAM Power - AI Suite...
...ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - EPU, EPU switch ASUS TPU - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-DIMM - Function: DLNA Media Hub, Smart Motion Control, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard & Mouse, File Transfer, Capture & Send(available with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for all smart devices - Anti Surge - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Design: - ASUS...for EZ BIOS download scheduling - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features DRAM Power - AI Suite...
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... bandwidth control center. It allows users to use has its new, complementary Windows application, users can prioritize your system boot success. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will then automatically update without hardware such as a CPU or DRAM installed into one simple to supervise overclocking...
... bandwidth control center. It allows users to use has its new, complementary Windows application, users can prioritize your system boot success. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will then automatically update without hardware such as a CPU or DRAM installed into one simple to supervise overclocking...
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...Users can choose system performance settings and drag and drop boot priorities. Chapter 1 ASUS Fan Xpert 2- Featuring Fan Auto Tuning for the Ultimate Cool and Quiet Hardware-level ASUS Fan Xpert 2 provides the most accessed info - ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) Information for users ..., achieving the best balance of Q-LED, Q-Slot, and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 1-7 The ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. Upgraded with Fan Auto Tuning mode, it enables tailored fan speed settings for...
...Users can choose system performance settings and drag and drop boot priorities. Chapter 1 ASUS Fan Xpert 2- Featuring Fan Auto Tuning for the Ultimate Cool and Quiet Hardware-level ASUS Fan Xpert 2 provides the most accessed info - ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) Information for users ..., achieving the best balance of Q-LED, Q-Slot, and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 1-7 The ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. Upgraded with Fan Auto Tuning mode, it enables tailored fan speed settings for...
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...DIMMs still fail to boot after using the MemOK! A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. MemOK! 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 computer and unplug the power cord for the exact location of failsafe settings. Press and hold the MemOK! Chapter 2 • Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for about 30 seconds for successful boot. Turn off...
...DIMMs still fail to boot after using the MemOK! A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. MemOK! 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 computer and unplug the power cord for the exact location of failsafe settings. Press and hold the MemOK! Chapter 2 • Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for about 30 seconds for successful boot. Turn off...
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...or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. For system failure due to pins 2-3. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-17 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system ... setup information such as system passwords. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. You must turn ON the computer. 4. Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on pins ...
...or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. For system failure due to pins 2-3. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-17 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system ... setup information such as system passwords. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. You must turn ON the computer. 4. Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on pins ...
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... V power plug; PSU Suggested List Model SUPER FLOWER SF-350P14XE GreatWall-ATX-350P4 Great Wall BTX-500GT THERMALTAKE TR2-RX-1200AH3CH ASUS U-75HA Be quiet BN073 Bubalus PE600WJD CoolerMaster RS-850EMBA CoolerMaster RS-A00-ESBA Delta GPS-550AB Gigabyte P610A-C2 GoldenField JHTS-S398 ...750 300 450 750 1200 1300 650 1050 400 320 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-25 com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 350 W. • Do not...
... V power plug; PSU Suggested List Model SUPER FLOWER SF-350P14XE GreatWall-ATX-350P4 Great Wall BTX-500GT THERMALTAKE TR2-RX-1200AH3CH ASUS U-75HA Be quiet BN073 Bubalus PE600WJD CoolerMaster RS-850EMBA CoolerMaster RS-A00-ESBA Delta GPS-550AB Gigabyte P610A-C2 GoldenField JHTS-S398 ...750 300 450 750 1200 1300 650 1050 400 320 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-25 com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 350 W. • Do not...
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...then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short 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. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system ...key to the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on sleep mode or soft-off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-47 The system then runs the power-on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off the computer While the system is equipped with ATX power...
...then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short 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. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system ...key to the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on sleep mode or soft-off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-47 The system then runs the power-on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off the computer While the system is equipped with ATX power...
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... Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in this last option only if the first two failed. •... shown in the motherboard CMOS. Do this section are for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 3.9 ... specified. See section 2.2.8 Jumper for BIOS item modification. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-1
... Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in this last option only if the first two failed. •... shown in the motherboard CMOS. Do this section are for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 3.9 ... specified. See section 2.2.8 Jumper for BIOS item modification. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-1
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...Advanced Mode Chapter 3 Quick switch to Shortcut Quick switch to Advanced Mode Normal mode Loads optimized default Selects the boot device priority Power Saving mode ASUS Optimal mode Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the system. ...8226; The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.2.1...
...Advanced Mode Chapter 3 Quick switch to Shortcut Quick switch to Advanced Mode Normal mode Loads optimized default Selects the boot device priority Power Saving mode ASUS Optimal mode Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the system. ...8226; The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.2.1...
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...has the following sections for the detailed configurations. 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 PRO 3-3 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc....Enabled AUTO AUTO PCI Express X1_1 slot or USB3.0 switch X1 Slot Marvell Storage Controller AHCI Mode Marvell Storage OPROM Enabled Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Bluetooth Controller →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. ...
...has the following sections for the detailed configurations. 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 PRO 3-3 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc....Enabled AUTO AUTO PCI Express X1_1 slot or USB3.0 switch X1 Slot Marvell Storage Controller AHCI Mode Marvell Storage OPROM Enabled Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Bluetooth Controller →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. ...
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... the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a list of a field, select it to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. A configurable field is a brief description...
... the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a list of a field, select it to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. A configurable field is a brief description...
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...Main menu screen appears when you have Administrator rights Administrator Password User Password Administrator Password User Password Monitor Not Installed Not Installed Boot Tool To clear the administrator password, key in the current password in the Enter Current Password box, and then press when... you to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on how to change the system security settings. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-5 EFI BIOS Utility - EFI BIOS Utility - After you set , then this is set a password, these items show the default Not...
...Main menu screen appears when you have Administrator rights Administrator Password User Password Administrator Password User Password Monitor Not Installed Not Installed Boot Tool To clear the administrator password, key in the current password in the Enter Current Password box, and then press when... you to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on how to change the system security settings. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-5 EFI BIOS Utility - EFI BIOS Utility - After you set , then this is set a password, these items show the default Not...
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... package. Chapter 3 Use the scroll to display more items. Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.
... package. Chapter 3 Use the scroll to display more items. Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.
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... Mode Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ PCH Configuration > Monitor PCH Configuration High Precision Timer Enabled > Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology > Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology Exit Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled the High Precision Event Timer. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology ISCT Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable...
... Mode Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ PCH Configuration > Monitor PCH Configuration High Precision Timer Enabled > Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology > Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology Exit Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled the High Precision Event Timer. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology ISCT Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable...
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... systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. EHCI Hand-off Disabled Boot Tool Enables Legacy USB support. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] Disables the function...
... systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. EHCI Hand-off Disabled Boot Tool Enables Legacy USB support. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] Disables the function...
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... Loss Power Off Power On By PS/2 Keyboard Disabled Power On By PCI Disabled Power On By PCIE Disabled Power On By RTC Disabled Exit Boot Tool Allow BIOS yo switch off or on -LAN feature of keyboard to get the system ready for ErP requirement. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar...
... Loss Power Off Power On By PS/2 Keyboard Disabled Power On By PCI Disabled Power On By PCIE Disabled Power On By RTC Disabled Exit Boot Tool Allow BIOS yo switch off or on -LAN feature of keyboard to get the system ready for ErP requirement. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar...
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Advanced Mode Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced\ Network stack > Network stack Advanced Monitor Disabled Link Exit Boot Tool Enable/Disable UEFI network stack Network stack [Disabled Link] This item allows user to enable/disable UEFI network stack function. Configuration options: [Disabled Link] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-27 3.5.8 Network stack EFI BIOS Utility -
Advanced Mode Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced\ Network stack > Network stack Advanced Monitor Disabled Link Exit Boot Tool Enable/Disable UEFI network stack Network stack [Disabled Link] This item allows user to enable/disable UEFI network stack function. Configuration options: [Disabled Link] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-27 3.5.8 Network stack EFI BIOS Utility -
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... to [Off]. Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. [Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-31 Set this function. [Enabled] The system waits for the key to be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on... state of the NumLock to [On]. [Off] Sets the power-on device to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be pressed when error occurs. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The ...
... to [Off]. Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. [Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-31 Set this function. [Enabled] The system waits for the key to be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on... state of the NumLock to [On]. [Off] Sets the power-on device to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be pressed when error occurs. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The ...
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Configuration options: [Legacy ROM] [EFI Compatible ROM] Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the selected device. Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS...
Configuration options: [Legacy ROM] [EFI Compatible ROM] Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the selected device. Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS...