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... this guide...viii P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD specifications summary x Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exlusive Features 1-3 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-5 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-5 ...SATA device connection 2-9 2.1.8 Front I/O Connector 2-10 2.1.9 Expansion Card installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 iii
... this guide...viii P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD specifications summary x Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exlusive Features 1-3 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-5 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-5 ...SATA device connection 2-9 2.1.8 Front I/O Connector 2-10 2.1.9 Expansion Card installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 iii
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... Updating BIOS 3-38 3.10.1 ASUS Update 3-38 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-41 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-42 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-43 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 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 iv 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-17 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-18 BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup...
... Updating BIOS 3-38 3.10.1 ASUS Update 3-38 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-41 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-42 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-43 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 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 iv 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-17 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-18 BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup...
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... 4-11 FAN Xpert 4-12 Probe II 4-13 Sensor Recorder 4-14 Ai Charger 4-15 USB 3.0 Boost 4-16 USB Charger 4-17 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4-19 Network iControl 4-21 ASUS Wi-Fi Engine 4-24 ASUS Update 4-27 MyLogo2 4-28 Audio configurations 4-29 RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the...
... 4-11 FAN Xpert 4-12 Probe II 4-13 Sensor Recorder 4-14 Ai Charger 4-15 USB 3.0 Boost 4-16 USB Charger 4-17 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4-19 Network iControl 4-21 ASUS Wi-Fi Engine 4-24 ASUS Update 4-27 MyLogo2 4-28 Audio configurations 4-29 RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the...
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... LucidLogix Virtu MVP. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures... that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this ...
... LucidLogix Virtu MVP. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures... that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this ...
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...ALC898 8-channel high definition audio CODEC* - DTS UltraPC II - ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller - Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I DELUXE/WD specifications summary Storage Bluetooth Audio USB BIOS features Manageability Intel® Z77 Express Chipset - 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support - 2 ... an 8-channel audio output. Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless Sound - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode* - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for data hard drives only. P8Z77-I /O * Use a chassis with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support - ATAPI devices...
...ALC898 8-channel high definition audio CODEC* - DTS UltraPC II - ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller - Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I DELUXE/WD specifications summary Storage Bluetooth Audio USB BIOS features Manageability Intel® Z77 Express Chipset - 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support - 2 ... an 8-channel audio output. Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless Sound - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode* - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for data hard drives only. P8Z77-I /O * Use a chassis with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support - ATAPI devices...
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AI Suite II - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Tuner - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Cable - Network iControl - Anti Surge - MemOK! ASUS Fanless Design: Heatsink solution ASUS EZ DIY - P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM - Wi-fi Engine - USB 3.0 Boost - USB Charger+ - Disk Unlocker - iGPU: 128-step iGPU voltage control - vCPU_PLL...
AI Suite II - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Tuner - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Cable - Network iControl - Anti Surge - MemOK! ASUS Fanless Design: Heatsink solution ASUS EZ DIY - P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM - Wi-fi Engine - USB 3.0 Boost - USB Charger+ - Disk Unlocker - iGPU: 128-step iGPU voltage control - vCPU_PLL...
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P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD specifications summary Back Panel I/O connectors Internal I/O connectors Support DVD contents 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-I port 2 x antenna ports (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/g/n and Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 2 x eSATA ports 1 x LAN (RJ-45) ports 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x USB BIOS... 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x chassis instrusion header 1 x speaker header Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Accessories Form factor 2 x Wi-Fi ring moving antennas 2 x Serial ATA...
P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD specifications summary Back Panel I/O connectors Internal I/O connectors Support DVD contents 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-I port 2 x antenna ports (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/g/n and Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 2 x eSATA ports 1 x LAN (RJ-45) ports 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x USB BIOS... 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x chassis instrusion header 1 x speaker header Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Accessories Form factor 2 x Wi-Fi ring moving antennas 2 x Serial ATA...
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...up to its processor graphics (iGPU) voltages for caching function. This means less time waiting for frequently accessed data. The P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD affords greater convenience to ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability and greater power efficiency. It uses an installed fast SSD (min...the CPU and iGPU. Key benefits include reduced load and wait times, and lower power consumption through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. ASUS DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Control: Digital power Design for selected applications, even when the system is reserved for...
...up to its processor graphics (iGPU) voltages for caching function. This means less time waiting for frequently accessed data. The P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD affords greater convenience to ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability and greater power efficiency. It uses an installed fast SSD (min...the CPU and iGPU. Key benefits include reduced load and wait times, and lower power consumption through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. ASUS DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Control: Digital power Design for selected applications, even when the system is reserved for...
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...for every use software package. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for your... and even interact with no time! USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for a more convenient online experience.
...for every use software package. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for your... and even interact with no time! USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. Install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for a more convenient online experience.
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... profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface Media-renowned UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with difficult POST situations. Chapter 1 P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 1-5 ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with selectable...
... profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface Media-renowned UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with difficult POST situations. Chapter 1 P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 1-5 ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with selectable...
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...) DIGI +VRM CON3 CON21 17cm(6.7in) EATXPWR DDR3 DIMMB1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMMA1 (64bit, 240-pin module) P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD USB1-4 CON123 CHA_FAN SPDIFO _HDMI _DP ASM 1442 CPU_FAN CON22 ASM 1042 TPU TPU_LED EATX12V 4 5 TPU ANTENNA_PORT DVI Lithium Cell CMOS Power... DRAM_LED LGA1155 18 MemOK! 17 LAN_USB3_E12 Intel WG82579V ESATA3G12 _USB3 _12 USB56 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 4 8Mb BIOS MINI PCI-E SLOT 16 15 FLBK_LED USB78 CLR_CMOS_BFLASH AUDIO CLRTC ALC 898-GR AAFP SPDIF_OUT Intel® Z77 USB3_34 PCIEX16 6 ...
...) DIGI +VRM CON3 CON21 17cm(6.7in) EATXPWR DDR3 DIMMB1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMMA1 (64bit, 240-pin module) P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD USB1-4 CON123 CHA_FAN SPDIFO _HDMI _DP ASM 1442 CPU_FAN CON22 ASM 1042 TPU TPU_LED EATX12V 4 5 TPU ANTENNA_PORT DVI Lithium Cell CMOS Power... DRAM_LED LGA1155 18 MemOK! 17 LAN_USB3_E12 Intel WG82579V ESATA3G12 _USB3 _12 USB56 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 4 8Mb BIOS MINI PCI-E SLOT 16 15 FLBK_LED USB78 CLR_CMOS_BFLASH AUDIO CLRTC ALC 898-GR AAFP SPDIF_OUT Intel® Z77 USB3_34 PCIEX16 6 ...
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...Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one (1) module inserted into both slots as one pair of individual CPUs. channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of a Dual- Chapter 1 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction ...-sided / DS - Load the X.M.P. settings in a Single-channel memory configuration. • 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules inserted into any slot in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL.
...Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one (1) module inserted into both slots as one pair of individual CPUs. channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of a Dual- Chapter 1 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction ...-sided / DS - Load the X.M.P. settings in a Single-channel memory configuration. • 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules inserted into any slot in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL.
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... is ideal for successful boot. switch lights continuously. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load the BIOS default settings. function. P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD MemOK! Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch • Refer to section ... latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD Chapter ...
... is ideal for successful boot. switch lights continuously. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load the BIOS default settings. function. P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD MemOK! Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch • Refer to section ... latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD Chapter ...
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...BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the TPU LED. • If you have made. 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1. P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD...(O2LED2) near the TPU switch lights up to section 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs for fast, yet stable clock speeds. P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD TPU Boost P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD Onboard LED Chapter 1 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. Refer to indicate that the system is a reminder that...
...BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the TPU LED. • If you have made. 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1. P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD...(O2LED2) near the TPU switch lights up to section 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs for fast, yet stable clock speeds. P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD TPU Boost P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD Onboard LED Chapter 1 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. Refer to indicate that the system is a reminder that...
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... LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during the motherboard booting process. DRAM LED P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD DRAM LED P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD Chapter 1 P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 2. BIOS_FLBK LED The BIOS_FLBK LED lights up when the BIOS-FLBK function is changed to locate problems immediately. FLBK_LED P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD TPU Boost LED 3. TPU LED The TPU LED lights up until the problem is...
... LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during the motherboard booting process. DRAM LED P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD DRAM LED P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD Chapter 1 P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 2. BIOS_FLBK LED The BIOS_FLBK LED lights up when the BIOS-FLBK function is changed to locate problems immediately. FLBK_LED P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD TPU Boost LED 3. TPU LED The TPU LED lights up until the problem is...
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... RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND 1.2.8 Internal connectors 1. Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration...
... RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND 1.2.8 Internal connectors 1. Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration...
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...SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode]. GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 1-27 The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to...and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z77 chipset. Refer to [RAID Mode]. SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Chapter...
...SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode]. GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 1-27 The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to...and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z77 chipset. Refer to [RAID Mode]. SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Chapter...
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...PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8Z77-I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the ... chassis-mounted front panel audio I DELUXE/WD Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Chapter 1 P8Z77-I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. Connect one...
...PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8Z77-I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the ... chassis-mounted front panel audio I DELUXE/WD Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Chapter 1 P8Z77-I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. Connect one...
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... BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Chapter 1 1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD... 12 23 CLRTC Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Turn OFF the computer...
... BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Chapter 1 1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD... 12 23 CLRTC Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Turn OFF the computer...
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... 2: Getting started Simply insert a USB storage device to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. To use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Wait until a flashing light appears, which indicates that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled. 5. For more BIOS update utilities in progress or the update will be caused by improper installation of interruption...
... 2: Getting started Simply insert a USB storage device to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. To use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Wait until a flashing light appears, which indicates that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled. 5. For more BIOS update utilities in progress or the update will be caused by improper installation of interruption...