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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 2-10 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 2-10 2.3.4 Security 2-10 2.4 Ai ...
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 2-10 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 2-10 2.3.4 Security 2-10 2.4 Ai ...
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...describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers... when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. vii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following ...
...describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers... when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. vii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following ...
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P8Q77-M2 specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x DVI-D port 1 x DVI-I port 1 x LAN (RJ-45...Multi-language BIOS, SM BIOS v2.7, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, ASUS EZ Flash 2, F12 Printscreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information DMI v2.0, WfM 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-...
P8Q77-M2 specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x DVI-D port 1 x DVI-I port 1 x LAN (RJ-45...Multi-language BIOS, SM BIOS v2.7, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, ASUS EZ Flash 2, F12 Printscreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information DMI v2.0, WfM 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-...
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... grounded antistatic pad or in regards to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ASUS P8Q77-M2 1-3 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to energy consumptions. ErP Ready...components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that the ATX power supply is ...
... grounded antistatic pad or in regards to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ASUS P8Q77-M2 1-3 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to energy consumptions. ErP Ready...components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that the ATX power supply is ...
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...reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to boot and load BIOS default settings. Press and hold the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! It takes about 5-...who continually change settings to section 1.10 Onboard LEDs for the system to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! P8Q77-M2 P8Q77-M2 MemOK! switch • Refer to enhance system performance. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system...
...reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to boot and load BIOS default settings. Press and hold the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! It takes about 5-...who continually change settings to section 1.10 Onboard LEDs for the system to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! P8Q77-M2 P8Q77-M2 MemOK! switch • Refer to enhance system performance. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system...
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... Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. The Specials menu appears. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite ...
... Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. The Specials menu appears. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite ...
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..., then click Next. b. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS P8Q77-M2 b. c. The ASUS Update utility is done. • This function supports USB flash... disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to perform the BIOS update process. Before you to...
..., then click Next. b. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS P8Q77-M2 b. c. The ASUS Update utility is done. • This function supports USB flash... disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to perform the BIOS update process. Before you to...
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... gets corrupted during the updating process. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. The system requires you press to recover BIOS setting. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto...
... gets corrupted during the updating process. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. The system requires you press to recover BIOS setting. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto...
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..., type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8Q77-M2 When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS...
..., type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8Q77-M2 When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS...
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... between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to ensure system compatibility and stability. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: P8Q77-M2 VER: 0207 DATE: 11/07/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8Q77M2...
... between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to ensure system compatibility and stability. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: P8Q77-M2 VER: 0207 DATE: 11/07/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8Q77M2...
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...you in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS P8Q77-M2 Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to your motherboard if...8226; Press the power button to erase the RTC RAM. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you failed to update the BIOS or configure its routines. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to the default value. You can ...
...you in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS P8Q77-M2 Do this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to ensure system compatibility and stability. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to your motherboard if...8226; Press the power button to erase the RTC RAM. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you failed to update the BIOS or configure its routines. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can cause damage to the default value. You can ...
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...Expansion Devices [Legacy OpRom first] Configuration option: [Legacy OpRom first] [UEFI driver first] 2-30 ASUS P8Q77-M2 The following four items appear only when you set the add-on device to do so. 2.7.7 Setup...Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. [EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. 2.7.8 Next boot after AC Power ... not CSM (Compatibility Support Module) will be launched. 2.7.6 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. ...
...Expansion Devices [Legacy OpRom first] Configuration option: [Legacy OpRom first] [UEFI driver first] 2-30 ASUS P8Q77-M2 The following four items appear only when you set the add-on device to do so. 2.7.7 Setup...Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. [EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. 2.7.8 Next boot after AC Power ... not CSM (Compatibility Support Module) will be launched. 2.7.6 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. ...
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... CMOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. Load from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the setup profile. 2.8 Tools...
... CMOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. Load from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the setup profile. 2.8 Tools...