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... 1-35 1.12 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:xx...
... 1-35 1.12 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:xx...
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... Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. 2. 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 the following parts: • Chapter.... About this guide This user guide contains the information you must press the Enter or Return key. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Example: means that you must press two or more information Refer to change ...
... Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. 2. 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 the following parts: • Chapter.... About this guide This user guide contains the information you must press the Enter or Return key. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Example: means that you must press two or more information Refer to change ...
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... ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update LucidLogix® Virtu software Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9" (30.5cm x 22.9cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. P8Z68-V LE specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS...
... ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update LucidLogix® Virtu software Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9" (30.5cm x 22.9cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. P8Z68-V LE specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS...
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...BIOS file. It allows you you to adjust the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your PC's loading. All in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS P8Z68-V LE...-in one simple to use functions, with no need to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that offers users a noiseless PC environment. Ai Charger+ ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to...
...BIOS file. It allows you you to adjust the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your PC's loading. All in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS P8Z68-V LE...-in one simple to use functions, with no need to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that offers users a noiseless PC environment. Ai Charger+ ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to...
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...ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-7 a. Select the SSD you want to use to disable Intel® Smart Response Technology. • The performance of caching can only be identified by SSD. A single SSD can still be assigned to one HDD as a set to launch Smart Response Technology settings. 2. Updating BIOS ...• If you want to restore the OS, go to BIOS Option ROM utility and select Acceleration Options to accelerate your storage system. Click Accelerate to enable ...
...ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-7 a. Select the SSD you want to use to disable Intel® Smart Response Technology. • The performance of caching can only be identified by SSD. A single SSD can still be assigned to one HDD as a set to launch Smart Response Technology settings. 2. Updating BIOS ...• If you want to restore the OS, go to BIOS Option ROM utility and select Acceleration Options to accelerate your storage system. Click Accelerate to enable ...
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... stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to enhance system performance. 1. function. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-35 P8Z68-V LE P8Z68-V LE MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to...
... stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to enhance system performance. 1. function. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-35 P8Z68-V LE P8Z68-V LE MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to...
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... you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Quit all Windows® applications before you wish to download then click Next. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Follow...
... you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Quit all Windows® applications before you wish to download then click Next. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Follow...
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.../PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8Z68-V LE b. Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Enter the Advanced Mode...
.../PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8Z68-V LE b. Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Enter the Advanced Mode...
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... flash disk that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to perform the BIOS update process. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Press to switch to load default BIOS values. 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 an auto recovery tool that contains...
... flash disk that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to perform the BIOS update process. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Press to switch to load default BIOS values. 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 an auto recovery tool that contains...
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... in DOS environment. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as shown. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Before updating BIOS 1. Booting the system in NTFS format. 3. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8Z68-V LE Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical...
... in DOS environment. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as shown. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Before updating BIOS 1. Booting the system in NTFS format. 3. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8Z68-V LE Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical...
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... Filename Extension The [filename] is done! Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8Z68-V LE VER: 0211 DATE: 06/16/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any user-assigned filename with no more...
... Filename Extension The [filename] is done! Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8Z68-V LE VER: 0211 DATE: 06/16/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any user-assigned filename with no more...
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... or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to exit BIOS Updater. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8Z68-V LE When BIOS update is done, press to confirm BIOS update. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to update BIOS? Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM...
... or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to exit BIOS Updater. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8Z68-V LE When BIOS update is done, press to confirm BIOS update. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to update BIOS? Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.07 Current ROM...
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... Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in this section... Jumpers on . See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to ...system off then back on how to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit Menu. Chapter...
... Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in this section... Jumpers on . See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to ...system off then back on how to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit Menu. Chapter...
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... Profile Allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Load from one to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. Profile Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to configure options for... special functions. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS SPD Information > ASUS O.C. Save to Profile Allows you to ...
... Profile Allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Load from one to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. Profile Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to configure options for... special functions. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS SPD Information > ASUS O.C. Save to Profile Allows you to ...