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2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way to flash the BIOS. It allows overclockers to try new BIOS versions easily without having to enter their existing BIOS or operating system. Just plug in USB storage and push the dedicated button for 3 seconds, and the BIOS is automatically flashed using standby power. Worry-free overclocking for the ultimate convenience! Chapter 2 USB BIOS Flashback Button 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 LAN1_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 thethird 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. 1. Do not unplug portable disk, power 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. 2. If the light flashes for five seconds and turns into a stable lighting, 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. 3. 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. 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information

Section	Page
Contents	3
Safety information	6
About this guide	7
P8Z77-V specifications summary	9
Chapter 1: Product introduction	15
1.1 Welcome!	15
1.2 Package contents	15
1.3 Special features	16
1.3.1 Product highlights	16
1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with SMART DIGI+ Power Control	18
1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features	19
1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution	20
1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY	21
1.3.6 Other special features	22
Chapter 2: Hardware information	25
2.1 Before you proceed	25
2.2 Motherboard overview	26
2.2.1 Motherboard layout	26
2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	28
2.2.3 System memory	29
2.2.4 Expansion slots	36
2.2.5 Onboard switches	38
2.2.6 Onboard LEDs	41
2.2.7 Jumper	43
2.2.8 Internal connectors	44
2.3 Building your computer system	54
2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system	54
2.3.2 CPU installation	55
2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation	57
2.3.4 DIMM installation	59
2.3.5 Motherboard installation	60
2.3.6 ATX Power connection	62
2.3.7 SATA device connection	63
2.3.8 Front I/O Connector	64
2.3.9 Expension Card installation	65
2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback	66
2.3.11 Rear panel connection	67
2.3.12 Audio I/O connections	70
2.4 Starting up for the first time	72
2.5 Turning off the computer	72
Chapter 3: BIOS setup	73
3.1 Knowing BIOS	73
3.2 BIOS setup program	73
3.2.1 EZ Mode	74
3.2.2 Advanced Mode	75
3.3 Main menu	77
3.4 Ai Tweaker menu	79
3.5 Advanced menu	87
3.5.1 CPU Configuration	88
3.5.2 PCH Configuration	90
3.5.3 SATA Configuration	91
3.5.4 System Agent Configuration	92
3.5.5 USB Configuration	94
3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration	95
3.5.7 APM	98
3.5.8 Network stack	99
3.6 Monitor menu	100
3.7 Boot menu	103
3.8 Tools menu	105
3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility	105
3.8.2. ASUS O.C. Profile	105
3.9 Exit menu	107
3.10 Updating BIOS	108
3.10.1 ASUS Update utility	108
3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	111
3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	112
3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	113
Chapter 4: Software support	115
4.1 Installing an operating system	115
4.2 Support DVD information	115
4.2.1 Running the support DVD	115
4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals	116
4.3 Software information	117
4.3.1 AI Suite II	117
4.3.2 TurboV EVO	118
4.3.3 DIGI+ Power Control	122
4.3.4 EPU	126
4.3.5 Probe II	127
4.3.6 Sensor Recorder	128
4.3.7 USB 3.0 Boost	129
4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback	130
4.3.9 ASUS Update	132
4.3.10 MyLogo2	133
4.3.11 Audio configurations	135
4.4 RAID configurations	136
4.4.1 RAID definitions	136
4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	137
4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS	137
4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility	137
4.4.5 Introduction to Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies	141
4.4.6 Intel® Smart Response Technology	143
4.4.7 Intel® Rapid Start Technology	144
4.4.8 Intel® Smart Connect Technology	150
4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk	153
4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	153
4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®	153
4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation	154
4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive	155
Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support	157
5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology	157
5.1.1 Requirements	157
5.1.2 Before you begin	157
5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards	158
5.1.4 Installing the device drivers	159
5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology	159
5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology	160
5.2.1 Requirements	160
5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards	160
5.2.3 Installing the device drivers	161
5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology	161
5.3 LucidLogix Virtu MVP	164
5.3.1 Installing LucidLogix Virtu MVP	164
5.3.2 Setting up your display	165
5.3.3 Configuring LucidLogix Virtu MVP	166
Appendices	169

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Chapter 2: Hardware information

Chapter 2

2.3.10

USB BIOS Flashback

USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way to ﬂash the BIOS. It allows

overclockers to try new BIOS versions easily without having to enter their existing BIOS or

operating system. Just plug in USB storage and push the dedicated button for 3 seconds,

and the BIOS is automatically ﬂashed using standby power. Worry-free overclocking 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 LAN1_USB3_12 connector in back I/O.

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

(on thethird 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 portable disk, power 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 lighting, 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.

USB BIOS Flashback Button