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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P8Z68-V LE specifications summary ix Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.3.3 Intel® Smart Response Technology & LucidLogix®... Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-15 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-16 1.7 System memory 1-17 1.7.1 Overview 1-17 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-19 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-24 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM 1-24 1.8 Expansion slots 1-25 1.8.1...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P8Z68-V LE specifications summary ix Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.3.3 Intel® Smart Response Technology & LucidLogix®... Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-15 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-16 1.7 System memory 1-17 1.7.1 Overview 1-17 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-19 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-24 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM 1-24 1.8 Expansion slots 1-25 1.8.1...
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... 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:xx 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto 2-14 2.4.2 Turbo Ratio [By All Cores 2-14 2.4.3 Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto 2-14 2.4.4 Memory...
... 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:xx 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto 2-14 2.4.2 Turbo Ratio [By All Cores 2-14 2.4.3 Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto 2-14 2.4.4 Memory...
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... 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. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, ... refer to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Supports DVI with max.resolution up to Memory QVL for details. **** W hen you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. P8Z68-V LE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU support Expansion slots Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation...
... 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. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, ... refer to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Supports DVI with max.resolution up to Memory QVL for details. **** W hen you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. P8Z68-V LE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU support Expansion slots Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation...
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...: 255-step Memory voltage control - vPCH: 255-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - Disk Unlocker ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution - AI Suite II - Tuner - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - EPU ASUS TPU - ASUS O.C. ASUS Q-Slot Precision Tweaker 2 - P8Z68-V LE specifications summary Audio...
...: 255-step Memory voltage control - vPCH: 255-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - Disk Unlocker ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution - AI Suite II - Tuner - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - EPU ASUS TPU - ASUS O.C. ASUS Q-Slot Precision Tweaker 2 - P8Z68-V LE specifications summary Audio...
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...energy efficient CPUs in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8Z68-V LE motherboard! ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the world. Before you for the... Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/ Core™ i3 processors in LGA1155 package with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!
...energy efficient CPUs in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8Z68-V LE motherboard! ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the world. Before you for the... Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/ Core™ i3 processors in LGA1155 package with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!
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...and provides an improved performance. Key benefits include reduced load and wait times, and lower power consumption through the elimination of Green ASUS ecofriendly computing. * Intel® Smart Response Technology supports Windows® 7/ Vista OS. ** Intel® Smart Response Technology... Windows® 7 based PCs. Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2200(O.C.) /2133(O.C.) / 1866 / 1600/ 1333 / 1066 MHz to fully utilize the unique capabilities of the latest...
...and provides an improved performance. Key benefits include reduced load and wait times, and lower power consumption through the elimination of Green ASUS ecofriendly computing. * Intel® Smart Response Technology supports Windows® 7/ Vista OS. ** Intel® Smart Response Technology... Windows® 7 based PCs. Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2200(O.C.) /2133(O.C.) / 1866 / 1600/ 1333 / 1066 MHz to fully utilize the unique capabilities of the latest...
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...and running in no time. Users can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with the smoothness of the button to patch memory issues. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in real time. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is a unique power saving technology ... tool that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in TurboV provides the best O.C. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by the F12 hotkey BIOS...
...and running in no time. Users can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with the smoothness of the button to patch memory issues. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in real time. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is a unique power saving technology ... tool that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in TurboV provides the best O.C. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by the F12 hotkey BIOS...
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...8226; Before applying Intel® Smart Response Technology, set the SATA Mode BIOS item to [RAID mode] in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the SSD is ... installation. Follow the onscreen instructions to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in Chapter 2 for frequently accessed operations, speeding up hard drive/ main memory interaction. It uses an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available) as a cache for details. To use Intel® Smart Response Technology...
...8226; Before applying Intel® Smart Response Technology, set the SATA Mode BIOS item to [RAID mode] in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the SSD is ... installation. Follow the onscreen instructions to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in Chapter 2 for frequently accessed operations, speeding up hard drive/ main memory interaction. It uses an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available) as a cache for details. To use Intel® Smart Response Technology...
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... performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P8Z68-V LE Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 P8Z68-V LE 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-17 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as...
... performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P8Z68-V LE Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 P8Z68-V LE 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-17 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as...
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Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: We recommend you install one memory module in the blue slots (DIMM_A2 or DIMM_B2) to get better performance. Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): Four DIMMs (dual-channel operation): 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction
Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: We recommend you install one memory module in the blue slots (DIMM_A2 or DIMM_B2) to get better performance. Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): Four DIMMs (dual-channel operation): 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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...; • • • • • • • • ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-19 Use a maximum of the following: - The system maps the total size of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. To operate at the...
...; • • • • • • • • ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-19 Use a maximum of the following: - The system maps the total size of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. To operate at the...
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... RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM 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...
... RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM 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...
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... memory settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS P8Z68-V LE ... installed. function. • The MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. P8Z68-V LE P8Z68-V LE MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! 1.11 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using...
... memory settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS P8Z68-V LE ... installed. function. • The MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. P8Z68-V LE P8Z68-V LE MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! 1.11 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using...
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...only when the boot device is installed to the Setup Mode item in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. Refer to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8Z68-V LE Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) Selects the boot device priority Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of output, CPU/... the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. EZ Mode Monday [12/27/2010] P8Z68-V LE BIOS Version : 0211 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core (TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Build Date : 06/16/2011 Speed : 3100 MHz Exit/Advanced Mode English...
...only when the boot device is installed to the Setup Mode item in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. Refer to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8Z68-V LE Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) Selects the boot device priority Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of output, CPU/... the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. EZ Mode Monday [12/27/2010] P8Z68-V LE BIOS Version : 0211 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core (TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Build Date : 06/16/2011 Speed : 3100 MHz Exit/Advanced Mode English...
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... South Bridge Stepping 0211 x64 06/16/2011 MBECD-0006a N/A B3 Stepping CPU Information Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500 CPU @ 3.30GHz Speed 3100 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Speed 1024 MB 1333 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Thu 01/20/2011] [16:46:15] Administrator > Security Choose...
... South Bridge Stepping 0211 x64 06/16/2011 MBECD-0006a N/A B3 Stepping CPU Information Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500 CPU @ 3.30GHz Speed 3100 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Speed 1024 MB 1333 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Thu 01/20/2011] [16:46:15] Administrator > Security Choose...
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... Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed: 3400MHz Target DRAM Speed: XXXXMHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Turbo Ratio Auto Internal PLL Overvoltage Auto Memory Frequency Auto iGPU Max. Scroll down to malfunction. 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on... Mode Sign + CPU Voltage 1.165V Auto iGPU Offset Mode Sign + iGPU Voltage Auto [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BCLK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright...
... Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed: 3400MHz Target DRAM Speed: XXXXMHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Turbo Ratio Auto Internal PLL Overvoltage Auto Memory Frequency Auto iGPU Max. Scroll down to malfunction. 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on... Mode Sign + CPU Voltage 1.165V Auto iGPU Offset Mode Sign + iGPU Voltage Auto [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BCLK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright...
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...options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2133MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to adjust the value. Frequency [Auto] Allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to enhance the system performance... Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to individually set the memory operating frequency. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. The values range from 1100MHz to 3000MHz. 2-14 ASUS P8Z68-V LE Select any of active cores can be set to one single Turbo...
...options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2133MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to adjust the value. Frequency [Auto] Allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to enhance the system performance... Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to individually set the memory operating frequency. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. The values range from 1100MHz to 3000MHz. 2-14 ASUS P8Z68-V LE Select any of active cores can be set to one single Turbo...
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...Initiate Graphic Adapter [PCIE/PCI] Allows you to four SATA devices are supported under these oeprating syste. 2-20 ASUS P8Z68-V LE Configuration options: [iGPU] [PCI/iGPU] [PCI/PCIE] [PCIE/PCI] iGPU Memory [64M] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to change the northbridge chipset settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] ...installed to enable Lucid Virtu. SATA Mode [AHCI Mode] Allows you to set the Internal Graphics Device share memory size. Serial-ATA Controller 0 [Enhanced] This item appears only when you want to internally optimize the order of SATA devices.
...Initiate Graphic Adapter [PCIE/PCI] Allows you to four SATA devices are supported under these oeprating syste. 2-20 ASUS P8Z68-V LE Configuration options: [iGPU] [PCI/iGPU] [PCI/PCIE] [PCIE/PCI] iGPU Memory [64M] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to change the northbridge chipset settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] ...installed to enable Lucid Virtu. SATA Mode [AHCI Mode] Allows you to set the Internal Graphics Device share memory size. Serial-ATA Controller 0 [Enhanced] This item appears only when you want to internally optimize the order of SATA devices.
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... Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [Slot 1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. Key in a profile number from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-29 Key in the BIOS Flash.... EFI BIOS Utility - Profile Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to configure options ...
... Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [Slot 1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. Key in a profile number from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-29 Key in the BIOS Flash.... EFI BIOS Utility - Profile Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to configure options ...