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..., Taipei 112 Taiwan In your contact details so that we would be much obliged if you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; or (2) the serial number of these licenses are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to...may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of reproduction and shipment, which will be no earlier than December 1, 2011, either (1) for free by downloading it shipped to, by sending a request to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product may be extended if: (1) the product is authorized ...
..., Taipei 112 Taiwan In your contact details so that we would be much obliged if you want to have it from http://support.asus.com/download; or (2) the serial number of these licenses are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to...may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of reproduction and shipment, which will be no earlier than December 1, 2011, either (1) for free by downloading it shipped to, by sending a request to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product may be extended if: (1) the product is authorized ...
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... Selection): - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Design: - ASUS Q-Slot - iGPU: 255-step iGPU voltage control - Tuner - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - vCCSA: 144-step system agent voltage control - vCCIO: Adjustable I /O ports (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS O.C. P8Z77-V DELUXE specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking...
... Selection): - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Design: - ASUS Q-Slot - iGPU: 255-step iGPU voltage control - Tuner - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - vCCSA: 144-step system agent voltage control - vCCIO: Adjustable I /O ports (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS O.C. P8Z77-V DELUXE specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking...
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... , and even prevent data loss with included backup functionality. Within the profile, the programs can regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. and long-waits on /off , in a USB flash drive containing the BIOS file, and press the BIOS ... Caching SSD Caching from ASUS is powered off button, the application currently in use software package. Hassle-free updating for frequently accessed data. Network iControl With a single-click on downloads. Any Memory is A-OK! MemOK! USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way to supervise overclocking, ...
... , and even prevent data loss with included backup functionality. Within the profile, the programs can regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. and long-waits on /off , in a USB flash drive containing the BIOS file, and press the BIOS ... Caching SSD Caching from ASUS is powered off button, the application currently in use software package. Hassle-free updating for frequently accessed data. Network iControl With a single-click on downloads. Any Memory is A-OK! MemOK! USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way to supervise overclocking, ...
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...cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! function. function. • The MemOK! switch to boot after using the MemOK! ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-17 It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location ...system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the ...
...cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! function. function. • The MemOK! switch to boot after using the MemOK! ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-17 It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location ...system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the ...
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... and turns into a stable lighting, this is automatically flashed using standby power. If the light flashes for the ultimate convenience! 1 Download the BIOS Flashback program from the ASUS service website (www.asus.com). Updating BIOS may be interrupted. Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update...
... and turns into a stable lighting, this is automatically flashed using standby power. If the light flashes for the ultimate convenience! 1 Download the BIOS Flashback program from the ASUS service website (www.asus.com). Updating BIOS may be interrupted. Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update...
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...: Updates and backups the BIOS in the future. Save a copy of this chapter to download the latest BIOS file for details on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-41 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using this motherboard. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP...
...: Updates and backups the BIOS in the future. Save a copy of this chapter to download the latest BIOS file for details on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-41 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using this motherboard. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP...
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...the screen. 3. Click Yes if you want to avoid network traffic. Follow the onscreen instructions to change the boot logo or No to download. You can decide whether to complete the update process. 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup If you to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto... before the two items on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to continue. 5. Chapter 3 4. Updating the BIOS through the Internet...
...the screen. 3. Click Yes if you want to avoid network traffic. Follow the onscreen instructions to change the boot logo or No to download. You can decide whether to complete the update process. 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup If you to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto... before the two items on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to continue. 5. Chapter 3 4. Updating the BIOS through the Internet...
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...the system when the update process is done. Chapter 3 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the...;�.�G��o�t�o��th�e� Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to enable it. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z77-V Deluxe fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0080 Folder Info 11/08/11 10:23p 4194304...
...the system when the update process is done. Chapter 3 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the...;�.�G��o�t�o��th�e� Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to enable it. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z77-V Deluxe fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0080 Folder Info 11/08/11 10:23p 4194304...
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... Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the USB port. 3. If you press to load default BIOS values. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-45 The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. The utility automatically checks the ... Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. The system requires you to restore the BIOS file when it to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
... Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the USB port. 3. If you press to load default BIOS values. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-45 The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. The utility automatically checks the ... Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. The system requires you to restore the BIOS file when it to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
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...2. Boot your computer. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Welcome to show the BIOS Boot ... off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). 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. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to ...
...2. Boot your computer. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Welcome to show the BIOS Boot ... off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). 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. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to ...
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..., tick Schedule (days) and select the number of days for the system to look for download Current BIOS information Cancels all changes Applies all changes Scheduling the latest BIOS download 1. Chapter 4 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support With ASUS USB BIOS Flashback hardware feature, the system BIOS is conveniently updated without booting your system. Click...
..., tick Schedule (days) and select the number of days for the system to look for download Current BIOS information Cancels all changes Applies all changes Scheduling the latest BIOS download 1. Chapter 4 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support With ASUS USB BIOS Flashback hardware feature, the system BIOS is conveniently updated without booting your system. Click...
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3. After you download the BIOS file to field, select the USB flashdrive, and click Download. 4. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-15 After the utility detects a new BIOS firmware, save the BIOS firmware by clicking from the Save to your flash drive, you can update the motherboard's BIOS. After the download is complete, click OK. Refer to 2.3.11 USB BIOS Flashback for details.
3. After you download the BIOS file to field, select the USB flashdrive, and click Download. 4. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-15 After the utility detects a new BIOS firmware, save the BIOS firmware by clicking from the Save to your flash drive, you can update the motherboard's BIOS. After the download is complete, click OK. Refer to 2.3.11 USB BIOS Flashback for details.
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... your request. • Update BIOS from Internet Download the latest BIOS utility from the ASUS service website (www.asus.com) and follow the suggested procedures to file Back up the original BIOS utility is recommended before updating. There may be risks of system crash when updating BIOS. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-19 Chapter 4 Click on your system...
... your request. • Update BIOS from Internet Download the latest BIOS utility from the ASUS service website (www.asus.com) and follow the suggested procedures to file Back up the original BIOS utility is recommended before updating. There may be risks of system crash when updating BIOS. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-19 Chapter 4 Click on your system...
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... update (or do not update) this BIOS to take effect. At BIOS File, Browse to download the requested BIOS file to preview the boot image. 2. Click on Yes to reboot or you restart your system. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-21 You can also see the new logo next time you can click on Flash to...
... update (or do not update) this BIOS to take effect. At BIOS File, Browse to download the requested BIOS file to preview the boot image. 2. Click on Yes to reboot or you restart your system. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-21 You can also see the new logo next time you can click on Flash to...
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... to uninstall all current applications. 2. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 5-1 To uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 1. Select your computer. For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. For Windows Vista, go to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Turn off your current graphics card driver/s. 4. Download the latest driver from the AMD...
... to uninstall all current applications. 2. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 5-1 To uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 1. Select your computer. For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. For Windows Vista, go to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Turn off your current graphics card driver/s. 4. Download the latest driver from the AMD...
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...Express graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology. Click Go to continue to exit the window. 2 3 4 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 5-3 Click Apply, and then click OK to the Catalyst Control Center Advanced View window. Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology 1. Ensure that ...CrossFireX™ feature through the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center in the Windows notification area and select Cayalist Control Center. 2. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your...
...Express graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology. Click Go to continue to exit the window. 2 3 4 ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 5-3 Click Apply, and then click OK to the Catalyst Control Center Advanced View window. Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology 1. Ensure that ...CrossFireX™ feature through the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center in the Windows notification area and select Cayalist Control Center. 2. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your...
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... the minimum power required by your system. The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 1. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Ensure that allows you should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are...
... the minimum power required by your system. The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 1. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Ensure that allows you should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are...
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... the device drivers, enable the SLI feature in place. 5. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears (See Step B5). Right click on each graphics card. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 5-5 Chapter 5 4. Download the latest driver from the power supply to install the device drivers. Launching the NVIDIA Control Panel You can launch the NVIDIA Control Panel by...
... the device drivers, enable the SLI feature in place. 5. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears (See Step B5). Right click on each graphics card. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 5-5 Chapter 5 4. Download the latest driver from the power supply to install the device drivers. Launching the NVIDIA Control Panel You can launch the NVIDIA Control Panel by...