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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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...descriptions 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 may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers,...Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. Conventions used throughout this manual. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to complete...
...descriptions 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 may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers,...Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. Conventions used throughout this manual. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to complete...
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... up to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) ASUS EZ Flash 2 - vDRAM Bus: 255-step Memory voltage control - EPU ASUS TPU - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - AI Charger+ - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Tuner - P8Z68-V LX specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Realtek® ALC887...
... up to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) ASUS EZ Flash 2 - vDRAM Bus: 255-step Memory voltage control - EPU ASUS TPU - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - AI Charger+ - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Tuner - P8Z68-V LX specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Realtek® ALC887...
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...P8Z68-V LX 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 shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS...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,...
...P8Z68-V LX 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 shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS...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,...
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...; Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is a unique power saving technology that demand far more flexible and convenient mouse input. beginners can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with the ASUS TurboV. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of their operating system. and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with Auto Tuning! MemOK...
...; Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is a unique power saving technology that demand far more flexible and convenient mouse input. beginners can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with the ASUS TurboV. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of their operating system. and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with Auto Tuning! MemOK...
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... BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for a more colorful and vivid image on your USB device's conditions. It allows you you to a new level of USB3.0 fast charging experience. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-5 ASUS...
... BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for a more colorful and vivid image on your USB device's conditions. It allows you you to a new level of USB3.0 fast charging experience. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-5 ASUS...
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...drive/ main memory interaction. To use Intel® Smart Response Technology: 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction This is 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 European... settings when the system hangs due to the optical drive. Power consumption also goes down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in Chapter 2 for details. Place the support DVD to overclocking...
...drive/ main memory interaction. To use Intel® Smart Response Technology: 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction This is 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 European... settings when the system hangs due to the optical drive. Power consumption also goes down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in Chapter 2 for details. Place the support DVD to overclocking...
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... assigned to disable Intel® Smart Response Technology. • The performance of Intel® Smart Response Technology under OS when applying the actions below: - ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-7 b. Select the size allocated for caching. • The maximum caching size on the SSD is 64GB. M aximized mode:WRITE BACK, write to...storage capacity left out of caching can only be identified by SSD. Removing or replacing the SSD - Updating BIOS • If you want to restore the OS, go to BIOS Option ROM utility and select Acceleration Options to one HDD as a set to SSD and HDD at least one...
... assigned to disable Intel® Smart Response Technology. • The performance of Intel® Smart Response Technology under OS when applying the actions below: - ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-7 b. Select the size allocated for caching. • The maximum caching size on the SSD is 64GB. M aximized mode:WRITE BACK, write to...storage capacity left out of caching can only be identified by SSD. Removing or replacing the SSD - Updating BIOS • If you want to restore the OS, go to BIOS Option ROM utility and select Acceleration Options to one HDD as a set to SSD and HDD at least one...
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...) EATXPWR 30.5cm(12.0in) LGA1155 USB3_12 MemOK! 6 DRAM_LED LAN1_USB12 1 CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN AUDIO P8Z68-V LX AAFP PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power ASM 1042 PCIEX16_1 RTL 8111E Super I/O PCIEX1_2 TPU PCI1 PCIEX16_2 Intel® Z68 7 PCI2 ASM 1083 64Mb BIOS SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 ALC 887 8 PCI3 SB_PWR SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 SPDIF_OUT ELED730 SATA3G_1 9 CLRTC COM1... 1-12 12 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB5~12) 1-32 1-17 . 13. switch 1-35 15. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) 1-31 ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-11
...) EATXPWR 30.5cm(12.0in) LGA1155 USB3_12 MemOK! 6 DRAM_LED LAN1_USB12 1 CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN AUDIO P8Z68-V LX AAFP PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power ASM 1042 PCIEX16_1 RTL 8111E Super I/O PCIEX1_2 TPU PCI1 PCIEX16_2 Intel® Z68 7 PCI2 ASM 1083 64Mb BIOS SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 ALC 887 8 PCI3 SB_PWR SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 SPDIF_OUT ELED730 SATA3G_1 9 CLRTC COM1... 1-12 12 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB5~12) 1-32 1-17 . 13. switch 1-35 15. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) 1-31 ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-11
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.... 4. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Align the card connector with PCI specifications. Turn on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . Failure to do not need to the card. 3. The following sub‑sections describe the ... ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-25 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so...
.... 4. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Align the card connector with PCI specifications. Turn on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . Failure to do not need to the card. 3. The following sub‑sections describe the ... ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-25 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so...
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... the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. P8Z68-V LX CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8Z68-V LX Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Removing ...RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and...
... the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. P8Z68-V LX CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8Z68-V LX Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Removing ...RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and...
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...COM1 PIN 1 P8Z68-V LX P8Z68-V LX Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-29 P8Z68-V LX AAFP SENSE2_RETUR SENSE1_RETUR PRESENCE# GND PORT2 L NC SENSE_SEND PORT2 R NC PORT1 R NC PORT1 L AGND PIN 1 Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2 PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'97 compliant definition P8Z68-V LX Front panel audio... 1. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to avail of the system chassis. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately.
...COM1 PIN 1 P8Z68-V LX P8Z68-V LX Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-29 P8Z68-V LX AAFP SENSE2_RETUR SENSE1_RETUR PRESENCE# GND PORT2 L NC SENSE_SEND PORT2 R NC PORT1 R NC PORT1 L AGND PIN 1 Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2 PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'97 compliant definition P8Z68-V LX Front panel audio... 1. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to avail of the system chassis. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately.
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... NCQ, please check the SATA Mode in the BIOS is purchased separately. 4. GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND P8Z68-V LX SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8Z68-V LX SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are...
... NCQ, please check the SATA Mode in the BIOS is purchased separately. 4. GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND P8Z68-V LX SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8Z68-V LX SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are...
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... the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z68 chipset. P8Z68-V LX 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 LX SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives.... If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to [RAID Mode]. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-31 Refer to section SATA Configuration for details. • When using these connectors, set to Serial...
... the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z68 chipset. P8Z68-V LX 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 LX SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives.... If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to [RAID Mode]. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-31 Refer to section SATA Configuration for details. • When using these connectors, set to Serial...
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.... • The MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. P8Z68-V LX P8Z68-V LX MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when...due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after using the MemOK! function. switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-35 ...
.... • The MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. P8Z68-V LX P8Z68-V LX MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when...due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after using the MemOK! function. switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-35 ...
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... 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. The illustration below shows the location of the TPU LED. ...Enable will automatically optimize the system for the exact location of the onboard LED. 1-36 P8Z68-V LX SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8Z68-V LX Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction P8Z68-V LX TPU switch P8Z68-V LX TPU switch • For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to indicate...
... 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. The illustration below shows the location of the TPU LED. ...Enable will automatically optimize the system for the exact location of the onboard LED. 1-36 P8Z68-V LX SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8Z68-V LX Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction P8Z68-V LX TPU switch P8Z68-V LX TPU switch • For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to indicate...
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...onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to... complete the installation. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 The ASUS Update main screen appears. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP...
...onscreen instructions to launch the AI Suite II utility. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to... complete the installation. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 The ASUS Update main screen appears. From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP...
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... Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8Z68-V LX Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Before you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Follow the onscreen instructions to the USB port. 2.
... Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8Z68-V LX Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Before you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Follow the onscreen instructions to the USB port. 2.
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... when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Turn on the system. 2. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. The system requires you to find the USB flash disk that...
... when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Turn on the system. 2. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. The system requires you to find the USB flash disk that...
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...Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When the ASUS Logo appears, press to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8Z68-V LX 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. Prepare ... USB flash drive. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). This utility also allows you can use as a backup ...
...Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When the ASUS Logo appears, press to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8Z68-V LX 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. Prepare ... USB flash drive. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). This utility also allows you can use as a backup ...