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4. BIOS-FLBK switch The BIOS Flashback buttton offers the most convenient way to update the BIOS. It allows overclockers to update new BIOS versions without having to enter their existing BIOS or operating system. Just plug in a USB storage and press the BIOS Flashback button for 3 seconds, and the BIOS is automatically flashed using standby power. Hassle-free updating for the ultimate convenience! P8Z77-V LE PLUS BIOS_FLBK P8Z77-V LE PLUS BIOS Flashback switch 1. Download the USB BIOS Flashback wizard from the ASUS service website (www.asus. com). Save it to a USB portable disk, and place it in the root directory. 2. Plug the USB flash drive into the bottom port of ESATA6G_USB3_12 connector in back I/O. 3. Press the USB BIOS Flashback button for 3 seconds, and the light will begin to flash (on the third second). 4. The Flashback function is enabled once the light starts to flash. 5. The flashing rate of the light signal accelerates along with the updating speed. 6. BIOS update is complete once the light signal goes out. Chapter 2 • Do not unplug the portable disk, power off the system or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is ongoing, otherwise update will be interrupted. In case of interruption, please follow the recommended procedures again to complete BIOS update. • If the light flashes for five seconds and turns into a stable light, this means that the USB BIOS Flashback is not operating properly. This may be caused by: 1. Improper installation of the portable disk. 2. Error in file name or incompatibility in file format. If this is the case, please restart the system to turn off the light. • Updating BIOS may have risks. If the BIOS program is damaged during the process causing the system unable to reboot, please contact the local service station for help. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-19

Section	Page
Safety information	6
About this guide	7
P8Z77-V LE PLUS specifications summary	9
Chapter 1: Product introduction	13
1.1 Welcome!	13
1.2 Package contents	13
1.3 Special features	14
1.3.1 Product highlights	14
1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with Smart DIGI+	16
1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features	17
1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions	19
1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY	19
1.3.6 Other special features	20
Chapter 2: Hardware information	21
2.1 Before you proceed	21
2.2 Motherboard overview	22
2.2.1 Motherboard layout	22
2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	24
2.2.3 System memory	25
2.2.4 Expansion slots	33
2.2.5 Jumper	35
2.2.6 Onboard switches	36
2.2.7 Onboard LEDs	40
2.2.8 Internal connectors	42
2.3 Building your computer system	49
2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system	49
2.3.2 CPU installation	50
2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation	52
2.3.4 DIMM installation	54
2.3.5 Motherboard installation	55
2.3.6 ATX Power connection	57
2.3.7 SATA device connection	58
2.3.8 Front I/O Connector	59
2.3.9 Expansion Card installation	60
2.3.10 Rear panel connection	61
2.3.11 Audio I/O connections	63
2.4 Starting up for the first time	65
2.5 Turning off the computer	65
Chapter 3: BIOS setup	67
3.1 Knowing BIOS	67
3.2 BIOS setup program	67
3.2.1 EZ Mode	68
3.2.2 Advanced Mode	69
3.3 Main menu	71
3.4 Ai Tweaker menu	73
3.5 Advanced menu	81
3.5.1 CPU Configuration	82
3.5.2 PCH Configuration	84
3.5.3 SATA Configuration	86
3.5.4 System Agent Configuration	87
3.5.5 USB Configuration	88
3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration	89
3.5.7 APM	91
3.5.8 Network Stack	92
3.6 Monitor menu	93
3.7 Boot menu	96
3.8 Tools menu	98
3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility	98
3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile	98
3.8.3 ASUS SPD Information	99
3.9 Exit menu	100
3.10 Updating BIOS	101
3.10.1 ASUS Update utility	101
3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	104
3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	105
3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	106
Chapter 4: Software support	109
4.1 Installing an operating system	109
4.2 Support DVD information	109
4.2.1 Running the support DVD	109
4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals	110
4.3 Software information	111
4.3.1 AI Suite II	111
4.3.2 TurboV EVO	112
4.3.3 DIGI+ Power Control	116
4.3.4 EPU	120
4.3.5 FAN Xpert+	121
4.3.6 Probe II	122
4.3.7 Sensor Recorder	123
4.3.8 Ai Charger+	124
4.3.9 USB Charger+	125
4.3.10 USB 3.0 Boost	127
4.3.11 Network iControl	128
4.3.12 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard	132
4.3.13 MyLogo2	134
4.3.14 Audio configurations	136
4.4 Introduction to Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies	137
4.4.1 System Requirements for Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies	137
4.4.2 Intel® Smart Response Technology	139
4.4.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology	140
4.4.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology	146
4.5 RAID configurations	149
4.5.1 RAID definitions	149
4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	150
4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS	150
4.5.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility	150
4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk	154
4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	154
4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®	154
4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation	155
4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive	156
Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support	159
5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology	159
5.1.1 Requirements	159
5.1.2 Before you begin	159
5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards	160
5.1.4 Installing the device drivers	161
5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology	161
5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology	162
5.2.1 Requirements	162
5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards	162
5.2.3 Installing the device drivers	163
5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology	163
5.3 LucidLogix Virtu MVP	166
5.3.1 Installing LucidLogix Virtu MVP	166
5.3.2 Setting up your display	167
5.3.3 Configuring LucidLogix Virtu MVP	168
Appendices	171

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Chapter 2

BIOS-FLBK switch

The BIOS Flashback buttton offers the most convenient way to update the BIOS. It

allows overclockers to update new BIOS versions without having to enter their existing

BIOS or operating system. Just plug in a USB storage and press the BIOS Flashback

button for 3 seconds, and the BIOS is automatically ﬂashed using standby power.

Hassle-free updating for the ultimate convenience!

Download the USB BIOS Flashback wizard from the ASUS service website (www.asus.

com). Save it to a USB portable disk, and place it in the root directory.

Plug the USB ﬂash drive into the bottom port of ESATA6G_USB3_12 connector in back

I/O.

Press the USB BIOS Flashback button for 3 seconds, and the light will begin to ﬂash

(on the third second).

The Flashback function is enabled once the light starts to ﬂash.

The ﬂashing rate of the light signal accelerates along with the updating speed.

BIOS update is complete once the light signal goes out.

•

Do not unplug the portable disk, power off the system or press the CLR_CMOS button

while BIOS update is ongoing, otherwise update will be interrupted. In case of interruption,

please follow the recommended procedures again to complete BIOS update.

•

If the light ﬂashes for ﬁve seconds and turns into a stable light, this means that the USB

BIOS Flashback is not operating properly. This may be caused by:

1. Improper installation of the portable disk.

2. Error in ﬁle name or incompatibility in ﬁle format. If this is the case, please restart the

system to turn off the light.

•

Updating BIOS may have risks. If the BIOS program is damaged during the process

causing the system unable to reboot, please contact the local service station for help.

P8Z77-V LE PLUS BIOS Flashback switch

BIOS_FLBK

P8Z77-V LE PLUS