ASUS Z77 Motherboards - Official Support Thread

[Lu(ky]

Question is anyone having any problems with using a Raid 0 with ssd's on the Z77?

[ArCElM]

Question is anyone having any problems with using a Raid 0 with ssd's on the Z77?

I think mine is working ok

[SabreWulf69]

Hey, wow, what a good read :-) I have thoroughly enjoyed this entire thread and it has been very informative indeed. Thank you members and thank you Raja

Relevant specifications: Motherboard - ASUS P8Z77-V PRO


@ Raja@ASUS


A few questions;

1) I know this is more of an Intel question but I was wondering if you may be able to shed some light on this any way. What exactly is the IRSS (Intel Rapid Start Technology) feature? If it is indeed something like what I am thinking it is i.e. something to do with some sort of specialized Intel branded 'hibernation' system, should I not bother installing this part of the AI Suite since I am not planning to use any sort of Sleep / Hibernate system(s) at any point for my desktop?


2) What is the difference between the 'USB Charger+' and 'AI Charger+' features? Are they one in the same? I ask as there are two separate drivers for them, and as far as I can tell they are both for features whilst despite having different names, perform the same function. Also in regards to this, once the drivers are indeed installed for these/this feature(s), is there an option I must consciously activate to use the features(s), or is it automatic? Finally on the same topic, to use said functionality once the drivers have been installed, are there only specific USB ports that it is active for, or is it active on all USB ports on the board?

ASUS blurbs about both -

(http://www.asus.com.au/Motherboards/..._PRO/#overview)
"USB Charger+

3X Faster Charging for All Smart Devices
With a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge all your smart devices such as iProducts. smartphones, tablets and more, all up to 3X faster, even when the PC is powered off, in sleep or hibernation modes."

(http://event.asus.com/mb/2010/ai_charger/)
"ASUS Ai Charger
With the exclusive ASUS Ai Charger, all of your motherboards, and desktops become universal chargers for your iPod, iPhone and now, the new iPad. Ai Charger turns any PC into a flexible power-up station for popular Apple devices through a simple USB connector, extending their usability and benefit in every lifestyle. Charging goes up to 50% Faster! and smoother while you do your work or have fun – whether at home or on the go. The Ai Charger software is available for a variety of chipsets and motherboards from ASUS as well as all desktops, so just click Download Now! and prepare for even more enjoyment!"


3) Lastly, if I set the bottom x16 PCIe slot to 4x instead of 1x in the UEFI, will this do any damage to the ASUS Xonar Xense that I have in there?


Thank you in advance for your help.

- SabreWulf69

[ti20n]

>New bios 1206 available for ASUS P8Z77-V Deluxe
They forgot to add "New mini-game to hit Del at the right time to enter Bios"... Still trying to get back in lol.

Confirmed. Besides the original press-F1-to-setup-bios session, I have been unable to re-enter the BIOS with 1205 (P8Z77-V), no matter how much I spam DEL at bootup. I am now back on 1015. (Another similar report here at hardocp.)

Actually, things got worse afterwards. I tried to revert to 1015 within Windows (since I couldn't enter the BIOS to boot off USB stick, and the auto-UEFI USB port wasn't triggering either); but ASUS Update stopped responding when the flash reached 100%. Rebooting, I found the BIOS to be in corrupt/recovery mode. Thankfully I already had a BIOS file on USB disk, to recover with. I later tried everything again: same issues with 1205, and same issues with ASUS Update crashing + corrupting the BIOS. Summary: always have a backup BIOS file on USB stick, and avoid Windows BIOS updates when possible!

[Budwise]

Raja were there any changes to the 6950 problems in 1206?

[hersounds]

New maximus V Gene bios ( i believe not oficial yet )

0904

vgene bios.jpg

http://www.mediafire.com/?awg34k3871duv26

improves clear cmos
fix TCL12 boot problem
Added SPI Booster option, enable to see if can boost superpi times slightly

tested!
http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=2402204

[Raja@ASUS]

Hey, wow, what a good read :-) I have thoroughly enjoyed this entire thread and it has been very informative indeed. Thank you members and thank you Raja

Relevant specifications: Motherboard - ASUS P8Z77-V PRO


@ Raja@ASUS


A few questions;

1) I know this is more of an Intel question but I was wondering if you may be able to shed some light on this any way. What exactly is the IRSS (Intel Rapid Start Technology) feature? If it is indeed something like what I am thinking it is i.e. something to do with some sort of specialized Intel branded 'hibernation' system, should I not bother installing this part of the AI Suite since I am not planning to use any sort of Sleep / Hibernate system(s) at any point for my desktop?


2) What is the difference between the 'USB Charger+' and 'AI Charger+' features? Are they one in the same? I ask as there are two separate drivers for them, and as far as I can tell they are both for features whilst despite having different names, perform the same function. Also in regards to this, once the drivers are indeed installed for these/this feature(s), is there an option I must consciously activate to use the features(s), or is it automatic? Finally on the same topic, to use said functionality once the drivers have been installed, are there only specific USB ports that it is active for, or is it active on all USB ports on the board?

ASUS blurbs about both -

(http://www.asus.com.au/Motherboards/..._PRO/#overview)
"USB Charger+

3X Faster Charging for All Smart Devices
With a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge all your smart devices such as iProducts. smartphones, tablets and more, all up to 3X faster, even when the PC is powered off, in sleep or hibernation modes."

(http://event.asus.com/mb/2010/ai_charger/)
"ASUS Ai Charger
With the exclusive ASUS Ai Charger, all of your motherboards, and desktops become universal chargers for your iPod, iPhone and now, the new iPad. Ai Charger turns any PC into a flexible power-up station for popular Apple devices through a simple USB connector, extending their usability and benefit in every lifestyle. Charging goes up to 50% Faster! and smoother while you do your work or have fun – whether at home or on the go. The Ai Charger software is available for a variety of chipsets and motherboards from ASUS as well as all desktops, so just click Download Now! and prepare for even more enjoyment!"


3) Lastly, if I set the bottom x16 PCIe slot to 4x instead of 1x in the UEFI, will this do any damage to the ASUS Xonar Xense that I have in there?


Thank you in advance for your help.

- SabreWulf69

1) Yes, it is for quick recovery from hibernate. If you are not using this feature then no no need to install.


2) AI Charger is for Apple devices. USB Charger+ extends this to non Apple devices. There is a USB port on the rear IO with a green border that must be used for this.

3) The Xonar Xense is an X1 card, so you should have no problems.


-Raja

[Raja@ASUS]

Raja were there any changes to the 6950 problems in 1206?

Will find out. I don't think so, because the patch was supposed to be two UEFI builds away, and this is the first that has been posted since.

[jcniest5]

Any reasons why one should pick the M5G over the V Pro? The Pro has more SATA ports.

[NoGuru]

Any reasons why one should pick the M5G over the V Pro? The Pro has more SATA ports.

Gene is great for overclocking RAM and great for Sub-Zero benching

[jcniest5]

Gene is great for overclocking RAM and great for Sub-Zero benching

Too much hassle to go back and exchange the Pro for the M5G, so I'm just gonna keep the Pro for now. I bought the "Replacement Plan" so I can upgrade to newer/better boards anytime anyway, so I'm safe there.

[@Starsky]

Will find out. I don't think so, because the patch was supposed to be two UEFI builds away, and this is the first that has been posted since.

hello Raja, have hq replied when this issue will be fixed?
or are there perhaps beta bioses fixing it? if, so could you please provide them?

thanks!

[Raja@ASUS]

hello Raja, have hq replied when this issue will be fixed?
or are there perhaps beta bioses fixing it? if, so could you please provide them?

thanks!

There is no ETA. The status is that it will be added to an update UEFI some time soon. I have no beta BIOSes.

[@Starsky]

There is no ETA. The status is that it will be added to an update UEFI some time soon. I have no beta BIOSes.

well I´ve seen that there is now a new UEFI 3301 for P8P67 available but the only description is "improve system stability" - Raja, do you know if it fixes the 6950/70 bug too?

tia!

[Raja@ASUS]

well I´ve seen that there is now a new UEFI 3301 for P8P67 available but the only description is "improve system stability" - Raja, do you know if it fixes the 6950/70 bug too?

tia!

No, I think it would have been highlighted if it were. According to my source the 6950-6970 update will be UEFI 14** series - no ETA. Could be anywhere from 2 weeks to 6 depending upon qualification periods etc.

[@Starsky]

No, I think it would have been highlighted if it were. According to my source the 6950-6970 update will be UEFI 14** series - no ETA. Could be anywhere from 2 weeks to 6 depending upon qualification periods etc.

UEFI 14** ist for the affected Z77 boards I guess?
but I use P8P67 - I know it is offtopic here but I don´t want to start a new thread because the problem is similar on Z77.

[Raja@ASUS]

UEFI 14** ist for the affected Z77 boards I guess?
but I use P8P67 - I know it is offtopic here but I don´t want to start a new thread because the problem is similar on Z77.

Yes for Z77. P67 updates will be same length of time minimum, maybe longer. You can ask via ASUS Support if you wish.

[@Starsky]

Yes for Z77. P67 updates will be same length of time minimum, maybe longer. You can ask via ASUS Support if you wish.

I still did, but german ASUS support is a bad joke trying to fool me.

even at official ASUS supportforums anybody of staff even commented the reported problems, very poor in my opinion.

that´s why I´m asking here because it seems you are the only one even taking notice of problems.

tia

/edit: I gave UEFI 3301 a try, the 6950/70 issue is defintly not fixed as you assumed.

[JasonDTM]

Fighting issue with pci-e only being 4x with a 4890 in Top slot. threw into other boards and systems around and will work @ 2.0 16x. Frustrate the hell out of me because no rhyme or reason on this P8Z77 Deluxe.

[Raja@ASUS]

Hi Jason,

Check the CPU socket for any bent pins. Also check the secondary PEG and see if it runs at more than 4X. What are you using to report lane width?

-Raja

[maxxx]

What is q-code 67? Just turned it on today, I got that code. TIA

Edit : Board is an M5G...

[Raja@ASUS]

Could be memory related. Not sure what you were doing with the board last, but clear CMOS, take out all excess USB devices and SATA drives, down to a single memory module etc to debug if it will POST.

[maxxx]

Could be memory related. Not sure what you were doing with the board last, but clear CMOS, take out all excess USB devices and SATA drives, down to a single memory module etc to debug if it will POST.

@Raja: thanks. I did try this. no go. Still getting the same error. I only have a mouse and the keyboard in the USB ports. I'll try the over night cmos battery removing trick.

[JasonDTM]

Hi Jason,

Check the CPU socket for any bent pins. Also check the secondary PEG and see if it runs at more than 4X. What are you using to report lane width?

-Raja

Bent pin, nightmare mode, challenge accepted and defeated, details in a PM.

[maxxx]

Could be memory related. Not sure what you were doing with the board last, but clear CMOS, take out all excess USB devices and SATA drives, down to a single memory module etc to debug if it will POST.

@Raja: BIOS Flashback seems to have done the trick. Board is alive again. I used the bios that Andre posted in the Kingpin forums then flashed to 0904. Gonna test a bit more then back to some more SuperPI 32M.