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... 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. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1:...information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and ...
... 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. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1:...information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and ...
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... Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 4.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shotcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support DVD Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor...
... Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 4.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shotcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support DVD Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor...
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... an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that allows you to download then click Next. ASUS Z77-A 2-1 The Specials menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs...
... an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that allows you to download then click Next. ASUS Z77-A 2-1 The Specials menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that comes with the motherboard package. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs...
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...ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to the Drive field. 4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Before you to perform the BIOS update...contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Reboot the system when the update process is capable of the BIOS setup program. Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Always update the utility to ...
...ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to the Drive field. 4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to update the BIOS without using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Before you to perform the BIOS update...contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Reboot the system when the update process is capable of the BIOS setup program. Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Always update the utility to ...
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Turn on the system. 2. ASUS Z77-A 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. The system requires you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool...
Turn on the system. 2. ASUS Z77-A 2-3 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. The system requires you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool...
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... Select Menu. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to update BIOS in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. Before updating BIOS 1. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as...
... Select Menu. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to update BIOS in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. Before updating BIOS 1. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as...
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The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Press any key to return to the DOS prompt. When BIOS backup is done, press any key to save the file. 1. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS Z77-A 2-5 D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the...
The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Press any key to return to the DOS prompt. When BIOS backup is done, press any key to save the file. 1. Note Saving BIOS: ASUS Z77-A 2-5 D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the...
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...ensure system compatibility and stability. When BIOS update is done, press to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: Z77-A VER: 0206 DATE: 12/02/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Z77-A.ROM 4194304 2012-12-03 17:30...:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Reconnect ...
...ensure system compatibility and stability. When BIOS update is done, press to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.18 Current ROM BOARD: Z77-A VER: 0206 DATE: 12/02/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Z77-A.ROM 4194304 2012-12-03 17:30...:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Reconnect ...
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... Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. ASUS Z77-A 2-7 If you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. See section 1.7 Jumpers for this motherboard. •...your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to the default value. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. We ...
... Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. ASUS Z77-A 2-7 If you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. See section 1.7 Jumpers for this motherboard. •...your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to the default value. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. We ...
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...Not Installed if no profile is created. Label Allows you update the BIOS file on hardware that saved your CMOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • We recommend you ... on the selected slot. Key in a profile number from Profile This option loads the previous BIOS settings saved in the profile number that has the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A2] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the...
...Not Installed if no profile is created. Label Allows you update the BIOS file on hardware that saved your CMOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • We recommend you ... on the selected slot. Key in a profile number from Profile This option loads the previous BIOS settings saved in the profile number that has the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A2] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the...