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... Onboard LEDs 1-36 1.13 Software support 1-38 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-38 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-38 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-11 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-11 2.3.3 System Time [xx...
... Onboard LEDs 1-36 1.13 Software support 1-38 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-38 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-38 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-11 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-11 2.3.3 System Time [xx...
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CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to complete a task. How this guide is organized This guide contains...of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part 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. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you need...
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to complete a task. How this guide is organized This guide contains...of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part 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. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you need...
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...ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - Tuner - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-Slot Precision Tweaker 2 - vDRAM Bus: 255-step Memory voltage control - Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I /O voltage at back panel) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors ASUS EPU - MemOK! - Disk Unlocker ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - EPU ASUS TPU - Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost, TPU (GPU Boost) switch ASUS... Protection - ASUS O.C. P8Z68-V LE specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS Fanless Design:...
...ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - Tuner - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-Slot Precision Tweaker 2 - vDRAM Bus: 255-step Memory voltage control - Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I /O voltage at back panel) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors ASUS EPU - MemOK! - Disk Unlocker ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - EPU ASUS TPU - Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost, TPU (GPU Boost) switch ASUS... Protection - ASUS O.C. P8Z68-V LE specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS Fanless Design:...
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P8Z68-V LE specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x RGB port 1 x ...8-pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel 1 x MemOK! Button 1 x TPU (GPU Boost) switch 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen Function WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 2 x ...
P8Z68-V LE specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x RGB port 1 x ...8-pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel 1 x MemOK! Button 1 x TPU (GPU Boost) switch 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen Function WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 2 x ...
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...damage caused by the F12 hotkey BIOS snapshot feature. beginners can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with Auto Tuning! User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface ...time for experienced performance enthusiasts that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to achieve a total system level up and running in TurboV provides the best O.C. Even O.C. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is for the best graphics performance. determines failsafe settings and...
...damage caused by the F12 hotkey BIOS snapshot feature. beginners can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with Auto Tuning! User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface ...time for experienced performance enthusiasts that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to achieve a total system level up and running in TurboV provides the best O.C. Even O.C. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is for the best graphics performance. determines failsafe settings and...
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..., energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-5 Fanless Design: stylish heatpipe solution The stylish heatpipe features a 0-dB thermal solution that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. It allows you you to convert your PC...
..., energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-5 Fanless Design: stylish heatpipe solution The stylish heatpipe features a 0-dB thermal solution that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. It allows you you to convert your PC...
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...ErP ready The motherboard is reserved for caching function. • Before applying Intel® Smart Response Technology, set the SATA Mode BIOS item to their default settings. Key benefits are expedited hard drive speeds, reduced load and wait times, and maximized storage utilization. To...consumption also goes down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to [RAID mode] in BIOS setup. Follow the onscreen instructions to overclocking failure. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through ...
...ErP ready The motherboard is reserved for caching function. • Before applying Intel® Smart Response Technology, set the SATA Mode BIOS item to their default settings. Key benefits are expedited hard drive speeds, reduced load and wait times, and maximized storage utilization. To...consumption also goes down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to [RAID mode] in BIOS setup. Follow the onscreen instructions to overclocking failure. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through ...
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a. Select the SSD you want to use to accelerate your storage system. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-7 1. b. Select the size allocated for caching. Select which HDD for SSD caching. M aximized mode:WRITE BACK, write to SSD and write back to launch Smart ...; internal SATA ports (gray and blue) support Intel® Smart Response Technology. • You need at the same time. Updating BIOS • If you want to restore the OS, go to BIOS Option ROM utility and select Acceleration Options to enable Intel® Smart Response Technology. A single SSD can still be assigned...
a. Select the SSD you want to use to accelerate your storage system. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-7 1. b. Select the size allocated for caching. Select which HDD for SSD caching. M aximized mode:WRITE BACK, write to SSD and write back to launch Smart ...; internal SATA ports (gray and blue) support Intel® Smart Response Technology. • You need at the same time. Updating BIOS • If you want to restore the OS, go to BIOS Option ROM utility and select Acceleration Options to enable Intel® Smart Response Technology. A single SSD can still be assigned...
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...ASM 1042 RTL 8111E Super I/O PCIEX1_2 TPU PCI1 PCIEX16_2 Intel® Z68 8 ALC 892 COM1 PCI2 PCI3 SPDIF_OUT ASM 1083 64Mb BIOS SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 ELED730 TPU USB1112 USB910 USB78 SB_PWR SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 SATA3G_1 CLRTC USB56 PANEL 9 10 18 17 16 15 14 13...gray]) 1-31 CPU, Chassis and power fan connectors 2. (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2, 1-32 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-29 ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-11 Intel® CPU socket 4. DDR3 DIMM sockets 5. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1-4 [blue]) 1-30 18. TPU ...
...ASM 1042 RTL 8111E Super I/O PCIEX1_2 TPU PCI1 PCIEX16_2 Intel® Z68 8 ALC 892 COM1 PCI2 PCI3 SPDIF_OUT ASM 1083 64Mb BIOS SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 ELED730 TPU USB1112 USB910 USB78 SB_PWR SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 SATA3G_1 CLRTC USB56 PANEL 9 10 18 17 16 15 14 13...gray]) 1-31 CPU, Chassis and power fan connectors 2. (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2, 1-32 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-29 ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-11 Intel® CPU socket 4. DDR3 DIMM sockets 5. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1-4 [blue]) 1-30 18. TPU ...
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...shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need to do so may need IRQ assignments. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-25 Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for...with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Secure the card to the card. 3. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI Express ...
...shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need to do so may need IRQ assignments. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-25 Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for...with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Secure the card to the card. 3. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI Express ...
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... the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to re-enter data. P8Z68-V LE CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8Z68-V LE Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Removing...to default values. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Plug the power cord and...
... the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to re-enter data. P8Z68-V LE CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8Z68-V LE Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Removing...to default values. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Plug the power cord and...
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...to [HD]. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is for a serial (COM) port. COM1 PIN 1 P8Z68-V LE P8Z68-V LE Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-29 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. 2. The serial port bracket (COM1) is ... to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. P8Z68-V LE AAFP SENSE2_RETUR SENSE1_RETUR PRESENCE# GND PORT2 L NC SENSE_SEND PORT2 R NC PORT1 R NC PORT1 L AGND PIN 1 Line...
...to [HD]. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is for a serial (COM) port. COM1 PIN 1 P8Z68-V LE P8Z68-V LE Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-29 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. 2. The serial port bracket (COM1) is ... to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. P8Z68-V LE AAFP SENSE2_RETUR SENSE1_RETUR PRESENCE# GND PORT2 L NC SENSE_SEND PORT2 R NC PORT1 R NC PORT1 L AGND PIN 1 Line...
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...to [RAID Mode]. Refer to SATA Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8Z68-V LE SPDIF_OUT P8Z68-V LE Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration ...with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z68 chipset. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS...
...to [RAID Mode]. Refer to SATA Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8Z68-V LE SPDIF_OUT P8Z68-V LE Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration ...with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z68 chipset. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS...
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...onboard Intel® Z68 chipset. Refer to 480Mbps connection speed. P8Z68-V LE SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8Z68-V LE SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, ...Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, then install the module to [RAID Mode]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is purchased separately. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-31 Doing so will damage the motherboard!
...onboard Intel® Z68 chipset. Refer to 480Mbps connection speed. P8Z68-V LE SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8Z68-V LE SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, ...Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, then install the module to [RAID Mode]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is purchased separately. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-31 Doing so will damage the motherboard!
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...seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-35 This is tested. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. switch to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot and... load BIOS default settings. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking ...
...seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-35 This is tested. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. switch to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot and... load BIOS default settings. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking ...
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... reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights...TPU LED. • If you have made. 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1. Refer to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for fast, yet stable clock speeds. P8Z68-V LE TPU switch P8Z68-V LE TPU switch • For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable. 2. TPU (GPU Boost) switch Turning this switch to ...
... reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights...TPU LED. • If you have made. 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1. Refer to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for fast, yet stable clock speeds. P8Z68-V LE TPU switch P8Z68-V LE TPU switch • For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable. 2. TPU (GPU Boost) switch Turning this switch to ...
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... download then click Next. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. The AI Suite II Quick Bar...
... download then click Next. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. The AI Suite II Quick Bar...
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...P8Z68VL.ROM File Info MODEL: P8Z68-V LE Help Info VER: 0201 DATE: 05/26/11 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8Z68-V LE Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Enter the Advanced... Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup ...
...P8Z68VL.ROM File Info MODEL: P8Z68-V LE Help Info VER: 0201 DATE: 05/26/11 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8Z68-V LE Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Enter the Advanced... Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup ...
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You can cause system boot failure! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. ...version. The system requires you to recover BIOS setting. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 3. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted ...
You can cause system boot failure! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. ...version. The system requires you to recover BIOS setting. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 3. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted ...
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...use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8Z68-V LE Turn off the computer and ...disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to copy the current BIOS file that you to switch the disk...
...use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8Z68-V LE Turn off the computer and ...disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to copy the current BIOS file that you to switch the disk...