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...switches 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... [Auto 2-14 2.4.6 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled 2-15 2.4.7 OC Tuner 2-15 2.4.8 DRAM Timing Control 2-15 2.4.9 CPU Power Management 2-15 2.4.10 CPU Offset Mode Sign 2-16 2.4.11 iGPU Offset Mode Sign 2-16 iv
...switches 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... [Auto 2-14 2.4.6 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled 2-15 2.4.7 OC Tuner 2-15 2.4.8 DRAM Timing Control 2-15 2.4.9 CPU Power Management 2-15 2.4.10 CPU Offset Mode Sign 2-16 2.4.11 iGPU Offset Mode Sign 2-16 iv
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...as default. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** H yper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Mode: display should connect to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Supports RGB with max.resolution up to ...x4 mode) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots 3 x PCI slots * The PCIe x 16_2 slot shares bandwidth with max. P8Z68-V LE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU support Expansion slots Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 ...
...as default. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** H yper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Mode: display should connect to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Supports RGB with max.resolution up to ...x4 mode) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots 3 x PCI slots * The PCIe x 16_2 slot shares bandwidth with max. P8Z68-V LE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU support Expansion slots Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 ...
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... Layer Content Protection - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution - EPU ASUS TPU - 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 EZ Flash 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on...
... Layer Content Protection - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution - EPU ASUS TPU - 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 EZ Flash 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on...
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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 LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I/O ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19pin) 4 x USB 2.0/1/1 connectors support... 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 ...
...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 LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I/O ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19pin) 4 x USB 2.0/1/1 connectors support... 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 ...
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...of the SSD is designed for the Intel® Sandy Bridge platform's powerful integrated graphics. It allows users to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at double the bandwidth of advanced Sandy Bridge multimedia features... / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of Green ASUS ecofriendly computing. * Intel® Smart Response Technology supports Windows® 7/ Vista OS. ** Intel® Smart Response Technology is supported by installed graphics cards. Intel® Smart Response...
...of the SSD is designed for the Intel® Sandy Bridge platform's powerful integrated graphics. It allows users to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at double the bandwidth of advanced Sandy Bridge multimedia features... / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of Green ASUS ecofriendly computing. * Intel® Smart Response Technology supports Windows® 7/ Vista OS. ** Intel® Smart Response Technology is supported by installed graphics cards. Intel® Smart Response...
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... allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to achieve a quiet and cool environment. The built-in variety of useful...cooling experience with your USB mobile device manufacturer if it fully supports the BC 1.1 function. *** The actual charging speed may vary with the elegant appearance! All in different geographic regions and your PC's loading. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-5 Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment ...
... allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to achieve a quiet and cool environment. The built-in variety of useful...cooling experience with your USB mobile device manufacturer if it fully supports the BC 1.1 function. *** The actual charging speed may vary with the elegant appearance! All in different geographic regions and your PC's loading. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-5 Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment ...
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... also goes down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to complete installation. Place the support DVD to overclocking failure. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to the optical drive. Key benefits are... Chapter 2 for frequently accessed operations, speeding up hard drive/ main memory interaction. The capacity of the SSD is in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1.3.3 Intel® Smart Response Technology & LucidLogix® VirtuTM Solution Intel®...
... also goes down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to complete installation. Place the support DVD to overclocking failure. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to the optical drive. Key benefits are... Chapter 2 for frequently accessed operations, speeding up hard drive/ main memory interaction. The capacity of the SSD is in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1.3.3 Intel® Smart Response Technology & LucidLogix® VirtuTM Solution Intel®...
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7. P8Z68-V LE USB3_34 P8Z68-V LE USB3.0 Front panel connector You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8Z68-V LE CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN... GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM GND +12V Rotation P8Z68-V LE fan connectors The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. DO NOT place jumper caps...
7. P8Z68-V LE USB3_34 P8Z68-V LE USB3.0 Front panel connector You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8Z68-V LE CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN... GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM GND +12V Rotation P8Z68-V LE fan connectors The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. DO NOT place jumper caps...
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...you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run faster ...even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU C1E [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU C6 Report...
...you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run faster ...even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU C1E [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU C6 Report...
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... Surge Support Enabled Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 2-24 ASUS P8Z68-V LE Scroll down... to change the fan settings. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor CPU Temperature +45ºC / +113ºF MB Temperature +34ºC / +93ºF CPU Fan Speed 2606 RPM Chassis Fan...
... Surge Support Enabled Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 2-24 ASUS P8Z68-V LE Scroll down... to change the fan settings. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor CPU Temperature +45ºC / +113ºF MB Temperature +34ºC / +93ºF CPU Fan Speed 2606 RPM Chassis Fan...
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...ºC to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to 90ºC. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600...Chassis Lower Temperature [40ºC] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60%] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the chassis temperature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 ASUS P8Z68-V LE 2.6.4 [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Disables the...
...ºC to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to 90ºC. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600...Chassis Lower Temperature [40ºC] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60%] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the chassis temperature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 ASUS P8Z68-V LE 2.6.4 [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Disables the...