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...: 255-step Memory voltage control - P8Z68-V LE specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - vPCH: 255-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - Tuner - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-Slot Precision Tweaker 2 - BD...
...: 255-step Memory voltage control - P8Z68-V LE specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - vPCH: 255-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - Tuner - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-Slot Precision Tweaker 2 - BD...
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... 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. xi P8Z68-V LE specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor...
... 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. xi P8Z68-V LE specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor...
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...extremely silent and cooling experience with no need to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file. Ai Charger+ ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to... standard mobile devices three times*** as fast as before. * Ai Charger is a utility that offers users a noiseless PC environment. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-5 Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for a more colorful and vivid image on your favorite photo into one software...
...extremely silent and cooling experience with no need to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file. Ai Charger+ ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to... standard mobile devices three times*** as fast as before. * Ai Charger is a utility that offers users a noiseless PC environment. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-5 Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for a more colorful and vivid image on your favorite photo into one software...
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... to enable Intel® Smart Response Technology. A single SSD can still be assigned to one HDD as a set to accelerate your storage system. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-7 1. Click Accelerate to HDD in a later time. 3. If the SSD exceeds 64GB, storage capacity left out of Intel® Smart Response ...Technology under OS when applying the actions below: - Updating BIOS • If you want to restore the OS, go to BIOS Option ROM utility and select Acceleration Options to disable the acceleration function of caching can only be identified by...
... to enable Intel® Smart Response Technology. A single SSD can still be assigned to one HDD as a set to accelerate your storage system. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-7 1. Click Accelerate to HDD in a later time. 3. If the SSD exceeds 64GB, storage capacity left out of Intel® Smart Response ...Technology under OS when applying the actions below: - Updating BIOS • If you want to restore the OS, go to BIOS Option ROM utility and select Acceleration Options to disable the acceleration function of caching can only be identified by...
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...audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-30 9. MemOK! USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 1-32 16. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-29 ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-11 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-34 3-pin PWR_FAN) 3. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1-4 [blue]) 1-...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 ...
...audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-30 9. MemOK! USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 1-32 16. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-29 ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-11 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-34 3-pin PWR_FAN) 3. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1-4 [blue]) 1-...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 ...
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...already installed in a chassis). 3. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-25 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion ... cards that they support. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
...already installed in a chassis). 3. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-25 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion ... cards that they support. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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... resets parameter settings to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove ... the power cord. 2. 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. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU...
... resets parameter settings to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove ... the power cord. 2. 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. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU...
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...a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set to [HD]. COM1 PIN 1 P8Z68-V LE P8Z68-V LE Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-29 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for details. 2. Connect one end of ...the front panel audio I /O module that you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. P8Z68-V LE...
...a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set to [HD]. COM1 PIN 1 P8Z68-V LE P8Z68-V LE Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-29 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for details. 2. Connect one end of ...the front panel audio I /O module that you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. P8Z68-V LE...
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... RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND P8Z68-V LE SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8Z68-V LE SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using NCQ, please check the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is...
... RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND P8Z68-V LE SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8Z68-V LE SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using NCQ, please check the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is...
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...installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis...-1 pin USB5~12) These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, set to [RAID Mode]. P8Z68-V LE USB1112 USB910 USB78 USB56 USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND ... through the onboard Intel® Z68 chipset. Refer to 480Mbps connection speed. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-31 The Serial ATA RAID feature is purchased separately. 5.
...installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis...-1 pin USB5~12) These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, set to [RAID Mode]. P8Z68-V LE USB1112 USB910 USB78 USB56 USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND ... through the onboard Intel® Z68 chipset. Refer to 480Mbps connection speed. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-31 The Serial ATA RAID feature is purchased separately. 5.
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... test one set of failsafe settings. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-35 MemOK! switch lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power...the next set is tested. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of failsafe...
... test one set of failsafe settings. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-35 MemOK! switch lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power...the next set is tested. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of failsafe...
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However, the system will use the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. The illustration below shows the location of the TPU LED. • ... the TPU function will automatically optimize the system for the exact location of the onboard LED. 1-36 P8Z68-V LE SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8Z68-V LE Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction P8Z68-V LE TPU switch P8Z68-V LE TPU switch • For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the ...
However, the system will use the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. The illustration below shows the location of the TPU LED. • ... the TPU function will automatically optimize the system for the exact location of the onboard LED. 1-36 P8Z68-V LE SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8Z68-V LE Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction P8Z68-V LE TPU switch P8Z68-V LE TPU switch • For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the ...
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... from file, then click Next. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z68-V LE File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0201 Folder Info 06/17/11 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 05/26/...2011 P8Z68VL.ROM File Info MODEL: P8Z68-V LE Help Info VER: 0201 DATE: 05/26/11 [Enter] ...
... from file, then click Next. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z68-V LE File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0201 Folder Info 06/17/11 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 05/26/...2011 P8Z68VL.ROM File Info MODEL: P8Z68-V LE Help Info VER: 0201 DATE: 05/26/11 [Enter] ...
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...to select boot device ESC to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Welcome to boot using defaults 3. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Turn off the computer and ...as shown. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8Z68-V LE Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. The actual ...
...to select boot device ESC to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Welcome to boot using defaults 3. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Turn off the computer and ...as shown. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8Z68-V LE Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. The actual ...
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... than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters 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 not write-protected and has at least 8192KB free space to save the file. 1. At...
... than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters 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 not write-protected and has at least 8192KB free space to save the file. 1. At...
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...; Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update BIOS? Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8Z68-V LE Restart your computer. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. Refer to select the BIOS file and press . Press to switch between screen fields and...
...; Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update BIOS? Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8Z68-V LE Restart your computer. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. Refer to select the BIOS file and press . Press to switch between screen fields and...
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Refer to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8Z68-V LE You can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to decide ... only when the boot device is installed to the Setup Mode item in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 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...
Refer to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8Z68-V LE You can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to decide ... only when the boot device is installed to the Setup Mode item in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 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...
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... of the selected item. A configurable field is user-configurable, you can change the value of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the field opposite the item. Use the navigation keys to select items in..., selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. You cannot select an item that is a brief description of options. 2-10 ASUS P8Z68-V LE
... of the selected item. A configurable field is user-configurable, you can change the value of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the field opposite the item. Use the navigation keys to select items in..., selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. You cannot select an item that is a brief description of options. 2-10 ASUS P8Z68-V LE
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...Confirm the password when prompted. To change a user password: 1. The User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS P8Z68-V LE From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. From the Enter Current Password box, key in a ...Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. Confirm the password when prompted. Confirm the password when prompted. Select the Administrator...
...Confirm the password when prompted. To change a user password: 1. The User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS P8Z68-V LE From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. From the Enter Current Password box, key in a ...Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. Confirm the password when prompted. Confirm the password when prompted. Select the Administrator...
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... of active cores will be set the Turbo Ratio item to set the Internal PLL Overvoltage. By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in BIOS. Use the and keys to 3000MHz. 2-14 ASUS P8Z68-V LE If this happens, revert to an individual Turbo ratio in OS) [XX] This item appears only when you set to the...
... of active cores will be set the Turbo Ratio item to set the Internal PLL Overvoltage. By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in BIOS. Use the and keys to 3000MHz. 2-14 ASUS P8Z68-V LE If this happens, revert to an individual Turbo ratio in OS) [XX] This item appears only when you set to the...