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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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ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of...the BIOS Setup menus. vii How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact...
ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of...the BIOS Setup menus. vii How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact...
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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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...Ready The motherboard 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 update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to the... motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is detached from the wall socket ...
...Ready The motherboard 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 update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to the... motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is detached from the wall socket ...
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...tuning after using the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with...ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on the computer. The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to test one set of failsafe settings. function. • The MemOK! P8Q77-M2 P8Q77-M2...Product introduction 1.9 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to boot and load BIOS default settings. MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system...
...tuning after using the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with...ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on the computer. The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to test one set of failsafe settings. function. • The MemOK! P8Q77-M2 P8Q77-M2...Product introduction 1.9 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to boot and load BIOS default settings. MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system...
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... menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the popup menu. The ASUS Update main screen appears. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider...
... menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the popup menu. The ASUS Update main screen appears. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider...
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... download then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you wish to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS P8Q77-M2 To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Internet a. Select Update BIOS from file, then click Next. From the FTP site, select the...
... download then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you wish to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS P8Q77-M2 To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Internet a. Select Update BIOS from file, then click Next. From the FTP site, select the...
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Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P8Q77M2.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support...
Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P8Q77M2.CAP. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support...
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... Menu. At the FreeDOS prompt, 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 a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8Q77-M2 Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Insert the support...
... Menu. At the FreeDOS prompt, 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 a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8Q77-M2 Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Insert the support...
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... as below. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to confirm BIOS update. Select Yes and press . 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.CAP 8388608 2010-12-17...
... as below. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to confirm BIOS update. Select Yes and press . 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.CAP 8388608 2010-12-17...
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.... 2-6 ASUS P8Q77-M2 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can change modes from the Exit menu or from a running operating system can cause damage 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 information on your motherboard if you do...
.... 2-6 ASUS P8Q77-M2 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can change modes from the Exit menu or from a running operating system can cause damage 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 information on your motherboard if you do...
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...UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from PCIe/PCI 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 Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets ... on devices, or the Windows UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows Security Update and Security Boot. 2.7.6 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third...
...UEFI driver first] [Ignore] Boot from PCIe/PCI 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 Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets ... on devices, or the Windows UEFI mode. [Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows Security Update and Security Boot. 2.7.6 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third...
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... then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the profile number that you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile Allows you to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. Press [Enter] to input the label of the DIMM module...
... then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the profile number that you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile Allows you to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. Press [Enter] to input the label of the DIMM module...