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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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... 3-37 3.10 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 program...
... 3-37 3.10 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 program...
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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 RAID...
... 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 RAID...
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... • Chapter 7: LucidLogix Virtu MVP This chapter describes how to configure LucidLogix Virtu MVP. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup ...procedures that may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Refer to the ASUS...
... • Chapter 7: LucidLogix Virtu MVP This chapter describes how to configure LucidLogix Virtu MVP. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup ...procedures that may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Refer to the ASUS...
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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 6.0Gb...
...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 6.0Gb...
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...) as a cache for various overclocking scnearios, with DIGI+ VRM The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips - Users can receive fresh updates for both the front and rear panel - 6 USB 3.0 ports in total. Intel® Smart Response ...boosts overall system performance. Key benefits include reduced load and wait times, and lower power consumption through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. The P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD affords greater convenience to its processor graphics (iGPU) voltages for frequently accessed data. All-new digital CPU...
...) as a cache for various overclocking scnearios, with DIGI+ VRM The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips - Users can receive fresh updates for both the front and rear panel - 6 USB 3.0 ports in total. Intel® Smart Response ...boosts overall system performance. Key benefits include reduced load and wait times, and lower power consumption through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. The P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD affords greater convenience to its processor graphics (iGPU) voltages for frequently accessed data. All-new digital CPU...
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... software offers diverse and ease to regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. Get your network programs. It allows you to automatically connect to switch back and forth between different utilities. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the...
... software offers diverse and ease to regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. Get your network programs. It allows you to automatically connect to switch back and forth between different utilities. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the...
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... 1 P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 1-5 F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey - ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with the exclusive EZ Mode, while Advanced Mode offers inticrate settings. The built-in different geographic regions and your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to update...
... 1 P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 1-5 F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey - ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with the exclusive EZ Mode, while Advanced Mode offers inticrate settings. The built-in different geographic regions and your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to update...
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... press the MemOK! A message will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with... replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD MemOK! function. • The MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot ...
... press the MemOK! A message will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with... replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD MemOK! function. • The MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot ...
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... goes out, indicating that the BIOS updating process is damaged during the process and results in the system's failure to complete the installation. 2. Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started To use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. If the BIOS program is completed. Simply insert...
... goes out, indicating that the BIOS updating process is damaged during the process and results in the system's failure to complete the installation. 2. Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started To use USB BIOS Flashback: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. If the BIOS program is completed. Simply insert...
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... have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the...
... have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the...
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... buttons and switches for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to update the BIOS or configure its routines. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to the default value. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ...
... buttons and switches for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to update the BIOS or configure its routines. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to the default value. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ...
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... to restore the BIOS in DOS environment using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update your BIOS if necessary. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups...
... to restore the BIOS in DOS environment using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update your BIOS if necessary. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups...
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.../Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The system requires you want to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is an auto recovery...
.../Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The system requires you want to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is an auto recovery...
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... and select the optical drive as shown. Before updating BIOS 1. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive formatted using defaults Chapter 3 P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 3-43 Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB...device. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment ...
... and select the optical drive as shown. Before updating BIOS 1. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive formatted using defaults Chapter 3 P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 3-43 Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB...device. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment ...
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... to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2012/12/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD: P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD VER: 0204 DATE: 01/01/2012 Update ROM BOARD: UNKNOWN VER: UNKNOWN DATE: UNKNOWN PATH: A:\ A: PZ77IDWD.CAP 2097152 2012-01-06 17...
... to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2012/12/22] FLASH TYPE: MX1C 25L1065A Current ROM BOARD: P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD VER: 0204 DATE: 01/01/2012 Update ROM BOARD: UNKNOWN VER: UNKNOWN DATE: UNKNOWN PATH: A:\ A: PZ77IDWD.CAP 2097152 2012-01-06 17...
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... Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . See Chaper 3 of your computer. Chapter 3 P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 3-45 Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to confirm BIOS update. Are you to update BIOS? 3.
... Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . See Chaper 3 of your computer. Chapter 3 P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 3-45 Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to confirm BIOS update. Are you to update BIOS? 3.
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...BIOS Update download Click to check for an update BIOS firmware available for your download schedule. 2. Downloading the updated BIOS Before you start downloading, ensure that you to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. Click Apply to the USB port, press the BIOS Flashback button, and the BIOS is updated... for your computer's USB port. Click Apply to cancel the changes made . Chapter 4 P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 4-19 4.3.11 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard USB BIOS Flashback allows you have installed the USB storage device to your download schedule. 2. Click Cancel...
...BIOS Update download Click to check for an update BIOS firmware available for your download schedule. 2. Downloading the updated BIOS Before you start downloading, ensure that you to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. Click Apply to the USB port, press the BIOS Flashback button, and the BIOS is updated... for your computer's USB port. Click Apply to cancel the changes made . Chapter 4 P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 4-19 4.3.11 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard USB BIOS Flashback allows you have installed the USB storage device to your download schedule. 2. Click Cancel...
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Click Check for the latest BIOS version. Wait for the system to check for New BIOS Update to check the latest BIOS firmware. 2. Downloading the updated BIOS 1. After the download is complete, click OK. Chapter 4 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support After the utility detects a new BIOS firmware, save the BIOS firmware by clicking from the Save to field, select the USB flashdrive, and click Download. 3.
Click Check for the latest BIOS version. Wait for the system to check for New BIOS Update to check the latest BIOS firmware. 2. Downloading the updated BIOS 1. After the download is complete, click OK. Chapter 4 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support After the utility detects a new BIOS firmware, save the BIOS firmware by clicking from the Save to field, select the USB flashdrive, and click Download. 3.
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... BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com and save , and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. com and follow the onscreen instructions to update the BIOS. • Download BIOS from Internet Download the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus. Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Chapter 4 P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD...
... BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com and save , and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. com and follow the onscreen instructions to update the BIOS. • Download BIOS from Internet Download the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus. Launching ASUS Update To launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Chapter 4 P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD...