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Profile 3-33 3.9 Exit menu 3-35 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-36 3.10.1 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 ... 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...
Profile 3-33 3.9 Exit menu 3-35 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-36 3.10.1 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 ... 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...
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... for top network program in use - AI Suite II - P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features DRAM Power - Industry leading Digital 2-phase DRAM Power Design - EPU, EPU switch ASUS TPU - Function: DLNA Media Hub, Smart Motion Control, Remote...ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - Anti Surge - ASUS Fanless Design: Heatsink solution - ASUS Fan Xpert 2 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function for optimized speed control ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback with V1.01.00 or later) - Wi-Fi GO! ASUS O.C. ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot...
... for top network program in use - AI Suite II - P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features DRAM Power - Industry leading Digital 2-phase DRAM Power Design - EPU, EPU switch ASUS TPU - Function: DLNA Media Hub, Smart Motion Control, Remote...ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - Anti Surge - ASUS Fanless Design: Heatsink solution - ASUS Fan Xpert 2 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function for optimized speed control ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback with V1.01.00 or later) - Wi-Fi GO! ASUS O.C. ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot...
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... hardware such as a CPU or DRAM installed into one simple to use functions, with the elegant appearance! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way ever to patch memory issues. Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the ... you can prioritize your favorite software easily by yourself. Get your system boot success. The UEFI BIOS will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience 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...
... hardware such as a CPU or DRAM installed into one simple to use functions, with the elegant appearance! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way ever to patch memory issues. Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the ... you can prioritize your favorite software easily by yourself. Get your system boot success. The UEFI BIOS will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience 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...
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...-controlled graphical BIOS designed with difficult POST situations ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). It reacts to install. Users can choose system performance settings and drag and drop boot priorities. F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for enhanced system...criteria, 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 Chapter 1 ASUS Fan Xpert 2- Fan Xpert 2 also includes an RPM Fixed Mode for complete insight. New upgrade! All of cooling performance and...
...-controlled graphical BIOS designed with difficult POST situations ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). It reacts to install. Users can choose system performance settings and drag and drop boot priorities. F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for enhanced system...criteria, 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 Chapter 1 ASUS Fan Xpert 2- Fan Xpert 2 also includes an RPM Fixed Mode for complete insight. New upgrade! All of cooling performance and...
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... enhance system performance. 1. MemOK! switch lights continuously. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after using the MemOK! 2.2.5 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. This is tested. function. 2-12...
... enhance system performance. 1. MemOK! switch lights continuously. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after using the MemOK! 2.2.5 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. This is tested. function. 2-12...
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...date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. You must turn ON the... the cap back to enable C.P.R. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-17 Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds...
...date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. You must turn ON the... the cap back to enable C.P.R. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-17 Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds...
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... (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. PSU Suggested List Model SUPER FLOWER SF-350P14XE GreatWall-ATX-350P4 Great Wall BTX-500GT THERMALTAKE TR2-RX-1200AH3CH... 310 430 750 300 450 750 1200 1300 650 1050 400 320 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-25 Chapter 2 • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate...
... (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. PSU Suggested List Model SUPER FLOWER SF-350P14XE GreatWall-ATX-350P4 Great Wall BTX-500GT THERMALTAKE TR2-RX-1200AH3CH... 310 430 750 300 450 750 1200 1300 650 1050 400 320 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-25 Chapter 2 • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate...
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... short beeps 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 green after the system LED turns on the screen. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up . For... Hardware component failure 7. Be sure that is ON, pressing the power switch for the first time 1. While the tests are off mode, depending on test. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-47 System power 6. Monitor b.
... short beeps 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 green after the system LED turns on the screen. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up . For... Hardware component failure 7. Be sure that is ON, pressing the power switch for the first time 1. While the tests are off mode, depending on test. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-47 System power 6. Monitor b.
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..., POST continues with the same smoothness as storage 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....boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. The BIOS setup program can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with its test routines. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as their operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO...
..., POST continues with the same smoothness as storage 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....boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. The BIOS setup program can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with its test routines. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as their operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO...
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...the 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 to the Setup Mode item in section... 3.7 Boot memu for details. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 ...
...the 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 to the Setup Mode item in section... 3.7 Boot memu for details. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 ...
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... Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 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 Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai ...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. Refer...
... Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 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 Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai ...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. Refer...
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... Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Select a menu item and press 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...
... Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Select a menu item and press 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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...1333 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Fri 11/08/2011] [16:46:15] Administrator > Security Boot Tool Choose the system default language Security The Security menu items allow you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program.... the system security settings. EFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-5 In Setup the User will 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 ...
...1333 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Fri 11/08/2011] [16:46:15] Administrator > Security Boot Tool Choose the system default language Security The Security menu items allow you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program.... the system security settings. EFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-5 In Setup the User will 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 ...
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... this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this screen may be different due to the CPU you to choose the number...
... this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this screen may be different due to the CPU you to choose the number...
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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) Rapid Start Technology [Disbled] Allows you to enable or disable the High...
... 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) Rapid Start Technology [Disbled] Allows you to enable or disable the High...
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... USB 3.0 devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off Disabled Boot Tool Enables Legacy USB support. EFI BIOS Utility - The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. 3.5.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow...
... USB 3.0 devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off Disabled Boot Tool Enables Legacy USB support. EFI BIOS Utility - The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. 3.5.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow...
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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 some power at S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc...
... 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 some power at S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc...
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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. 3.5.8 Network stack EFI BIOS Utility - Configuration options: [Disabled Link] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-27
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. 3.5.8 Network stack EFI BIOS Utility - Configuration options: [Disabled Link] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-27
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...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. 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to [Off]. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The... do so. Chapter 3 Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to change the system boot options. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-31 Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. [Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature.
...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. 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to [Off]. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The... do so. Chapter 3 Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to change the system boot options. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-31 Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. [Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature.
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...of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup PCI ROM Priority [Legacy... ROM] In case of the following: - Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in Safe Mode...
...of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup PCI ROM Priority [Legacy... ROM] In case of the following: - Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in Safe Mode...