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... Software support 1-32 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-32 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-32 1.13.3 Intel® SBA support 1-33 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-9 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-10 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-10 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx...
... Software support 1-32 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-32 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-32 1.13.3 Intel® SBA support 1-33 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-9 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-10 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-10 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx...
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P8Q77-M specifications summary BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.7, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, ASUS EZ Flash 2 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.0 in (24.4 cm x 22.8 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
P8Q77-M specifications summary BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.7, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, ASUS EZ Flash 2 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.0 in (24.4 cm x 22.8 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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.... • Hold components by the edges to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. ErP ready The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in the bag that came with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy...
.... • Hold components by the edges to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. ErP ready The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in the bag that came with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy...
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...10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! function. 1-30 ASUS P8Q77-M If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set... enhance system performance. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. 1.11 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during ...
...10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! function. 1-30 ASUS P8Q77-M If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set... enhance system performance. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. 1.11 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during ...
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...® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the future. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the list, select either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection...
...® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the future. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the list, select either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection...
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... [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS P8Q77-M The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest...
... [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2-2 ASUS P8Q77-M The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest...
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... or gets corrupted during the updating process. Reboot the system when the update process is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P8Q77.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD ...find the USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to recover BIOS setting. Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. You can cause system boot failure! Turn on the system. 2. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. To ...
... or gets corrupted during the updating process. Reboot the system when the update process is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P8Q77.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD ...find the USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to recover BIOS setting. Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. You can cause system boot failure! Turn on the system. 2. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. To ...
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... item number. 4. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8Q77-M 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as shown. Before updating BIOS 1. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to the USB port. 2. Insert the...
... item number. 4. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8Q77-M 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as shown. Before updating BIOS 1. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to the USB port. 2. Insert the...
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... all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. Restart your computer. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8Q77-M VER: 0205 DATE: 11/07/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8Q77.CAP 8388608 2010-12-17 17...
... all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. Restart your computer. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: P8Q77-M VER: 0205 DATE: 11/07/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8Q77.CAP 8388608 2010-12-17 17...
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... menu or from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS P8Q77-M Do this option only if you see on . Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the ...RAM. You can be used under the Exit menu. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for reference purposes only, and ...
... menu or from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS P8Q77-M Do this option only if you see on . Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the ...RAM. You can be used under the Exit menu. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for reference purposes only, and ...
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... Information Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Configuration options: [Slot 1] [Slot 2] [Slot 3] [Slot 4] 2-28 ASUS P8Q77-M Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS O.C. Label Allows you to configure options for special functions. 2.8 Tools...
... Information Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Configuration options: [Slot 1] [Slot 2] [Slot 3] [Slot 4] 2-28 ASUS P8Q77-M Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS O.C. Label Allows you to configure options for special functions. 2.8 Tools...