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... BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Copies of these licenses are used only for the cost of reproduction and...Code of Certain Software This product may not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any warranty. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY...
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... 3.9 Exit menu 3-31 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-32 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-32 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-35 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-36 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-37 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM 4-4 4.3.3 BT...
... 3.9 Exit menu 3-31 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-32 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-32 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-35 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-36 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-37 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM 4-4 4.3.3 BT...
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..., disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Do not place the product...
..., disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Do not place the product...
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... follow to complete a task. Italics Used to select. Example: + + ix Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that you complete a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to help...
... follow to complete a task. Italics Used to select. Example: + + ix Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that you complete a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to help...
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Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. Please refer to Memory QVL for details. *** R efer to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel CPU support list Intel® Z68 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 2200(O.C.)* / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / ...interconnect between the Integrated LAN controller and Physical Layer (PHY) Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Bluetooth LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core...
Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. Please refer to Memory QVL for details. *** R efer to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel CPU support list Intel® Z68 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 2200(O.C.)* / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / ...interconnect between the Integrated LAN controller and Physical Layer (PHY) Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Bluetooth LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core...
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...introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for reference only. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest ...contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS front panel USB 3.0 box 1 x 2-in the long ...
...introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for reference only. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest ...contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS front panel USB 3.0 box 1 x 2-in the long ...
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.... 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Use a maximum of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less...non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGMAX KINGMAX F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP...
.... 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Use a maximum of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less...non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGMAX KINGMAX F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP...
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... at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic ...that you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. If the installed DIMMs still fail to test one set is not...
... at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic ...that you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. If the installed DIMMs still fail to test one set is not...
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.... Refer to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-25 2.2.7 Internal connectors 1. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. •...
.... Refer to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-25 2.2.7 Internal connectors 1. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. •...
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... later versions. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default.
... later versions. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default.
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... Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-1 Users can also turn the system off and then turn it lets you scroll through the various submenus and select from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the motherboard CMOS. Press during the system bootup and requests you to run this user manual refers to... Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use as storage device configuration,...
... Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-1 Users can also turn the system off and then turn it lets you scroll through the various submenus and select from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the motherboard CMOS. Press during the system bootup and requests you to run this user manual refers to... Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use as storage device configuration,...
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...adjust the value. 1-/2-/3-/4-Core Ratio Limit [XX] This item appears only when you to an individual Turbo ratio in OS)]. If you to manually adjust the Trubo CPU ratio. [Auto] All Turbo ratio are set to the default setting. Use the and keys to 300.0MHz. ... one single Turbo ratio in OS. [By Per Core (Cannot Adjust in OS)] All numbers of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to adjust the value. Select any...
...adjust the value. 1-/2-/3-/4-Core Ratio Limit [XX] This item appears only when you to an individual Turbo ratio in OS)]. If you to manually adjust the Trubo CPU ratio. [Auto] All Turbo ratio are set to the default setting. Use the and keys to 300.0MHz. ... one single Turbo ratio in OS. [By Per Core (Cannot Adjust in OS)] All numbers of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to adjust the value. Select any...
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The values range from 1100MHz to adjust the value. EPU Power Saving MODE [Disabled] Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power ...default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the key. Changing the values in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-9 Frequency [XXXX] Use the and keys to 3000MHz with a 50MHz interval. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] DRAM Timing Control The sub-items ...
The values range from 1100MHz to adjust the value. EPU Power Saving MODE [Disabled] Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power ...default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the key. Changing the values in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-9 Frequency [XXXX] Use the and keys to 3000MHz with a 50MHz interval. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] DRAM Timing Control The sub-items ...
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... decrease proportionally to CPU loading. Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Additional Turbo Voltage [Auto] Use the and keys to adjust the value. Allows you to manually set the Frequency item to [Auto] and allows you to enable the spread spectrum to enhance system stability. VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled] This item appears...% (Extreme). Long Duration Maintained [Auto] Use the and keys to enable or disable the Spread Spectrum item. Setting a higher frequency gets faster transient response. [Auto] [Manual] Allows you to adjust the value.
... decrease proportionally to CPU loading. Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Additional Turbo Voltage [Auto] Use the and keys to adjust the value. Allows you to manually set the Frequency item to [Auto] and allows you to enable the spread spectrum to enhance system stability. VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled] This item appears...% (Extreme). Long Duration Maintained [Auto] Use the and keys to enable or disable the Spread Spectrum item. Setting a higher frequency gets faster transient response. [Auto] [Manual] Allows you to adjust the value.
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..., type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. Proceeds the full phase mode. Allows manual adjustment. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] iGPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you to set the iGPU Load-line Calibration. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-11 The values range from 300k Hz to adjust the value. Loads the...
..., type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. Proceeds the full phase mode. Allows manual adjustment. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] iGPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you to set the iGPU Load-line Calibration. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-11 The values range from 300k Hz to adjust the value. Loads the...
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...[Auto] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the iGPU Offset voltage. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU ... range from 0.005V to 0.635V with a 0.00625V interval. According to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with a 0.005V interval. CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the Initiate iGPU items to [Enabled]. DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows...
...[Auto] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the iGPU Offset voltage. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU ... range from 0.005V to 0.635V with a 0.00625V interval. According to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with a 0.005V interval. CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the Initiate iGPU items to [Enabled]. DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows...
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...range from 0.395x to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on CHA/B [Auto] Allows you to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-13 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on Channel A/B. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [...high voltage settings. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.01V interval. • The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCIO Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels ...
...range from 0.395x to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on CHA/B [Auto] Allows you to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-13 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on Channel A/B. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [...high voltage settings. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.01V interval. • The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCIO Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels ...
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...65533;l�u�e�s��ra�n��g�e��fr�o�m��0��%� to [Manual]. The values range from 20% to set the chassis fan warning speed. CPU Fan Max. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [...to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 90ºC. Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control ...
...65533;l�u�e�s��ra�n��g�e��fr�o�m��0��%� to [Manual]. The values range from 20% to set the chassis fan warning speed. CPU Fan Max. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [...to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 90ºC. Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control ...
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...the maximum duty cycle. The values range from 0% to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-27 Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to adjust ...Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The following four items appear only when you to set Chassis Fan Profile to...
...the maximum duty cycle. The values range from 0% to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-27 Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to adjust ...Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The following four items appear only when you to set Chassis Fan Profile to...
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Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in Windows® environment. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for details on these utilities. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the system...utilities allow you to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from an updated BIOS file • Save the current BIOS file • View the BIOS version ...
Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in Windows® environment. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for details on these utilities. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the system...utilities allow you to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you update the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from an updated BIOS file • Save the current BIOS file • View the BIOS version ...