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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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...Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. 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 change system... settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If you must press two or more information Refer to the ...
...Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. 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 change system... settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If you must press two or more information Refer to the ...
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... 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...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 Update...
... 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...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 Update...
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... no need to switch back and forth between different utilities. It allows you you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your screen. Not only the beautiful shape... three times*** as fast as before. * Ai Charger is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-5 Ai Charger+ ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to a new level of fan speed to achieve a quiet and...
... no need to switch back and forth between different utilities. It allows you you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your screen. Not only the beautiful shape... three times*** as fast as before. * Ai Charger is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-5 Ai Charger+ ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to a new level of fan speed to achieve a quiet and...
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...out of caching can only be identified by SSD. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-7 a. Select the SSD you want to use to enable Intel® Smart Response Technology. Updating BIOS • If you want to restore the OS, go to BIOS Option ROM utility and select Acceleration Options to disable ...need at the same time. 1. b. Select the size allocated for caching. • The maximum caching size on the SSD is 64GB. Updating IRST 10.5 driver - d. Select Disable Acceleration to disable this function and select Change Mode to switch acceleration mode to launch Smart Response Technology ...
...out of caching can only be identified by SSD. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-7 a. Select the SSD you want to use to enable Intel® Smart Response Technology. Updating BIOS • If you want to restore the OS, go to BIOS Option ROM utility and select Acceleration Options to disable ...need at the same time. 1. b. Select the size allocated for caching. • The maximum caching size on the SSD is 64GB. Updating IRST 10.5 driver - d. Select Disable Acceleration to disable this function and select Change Mode to switch acceleration mode to launch Smart Response Technology ...
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... set is not properly installed. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-35 switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and...allow you to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! P8Z68-V LX P8Z68-V LX MemOK!
... set is not properly installed. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-35 switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and...allow you to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! P8Z68-V LX P8Z68-V LX MemOK!
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... click Next. Quit all Windows® applications before you to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. b. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that allows you...
... click Next. Quit all Windows® applications before you to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. b. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that allows you...
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...] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8Z68-V LX The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1.
...] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8Z68-V LX The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1.
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... find the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash...
... find the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash...
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... C (optical drive) to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in DOS environment 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8Z68-V LX At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press...
... C (optical drive) to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in DOS environment 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8Z68-V LX At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press...
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... than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8Z68-V LX 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 the DOS prompt. At the...
... than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8Z68-V LX 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 the DOS prompt. At the...
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...or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8Z68-V LX ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • ...Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.9 Exit ...
...or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8Z68-V LX ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • ...Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to section 2.9 Exit ...
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... and stability. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • If the system fails to boot after changing any...bluetooth devices. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its...
... and stability. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • If the system fails to boot after changing any...bluetooth devices. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its...
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...to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Select an item then press to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. Key in the BIOS Flash. Profile Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one...Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS SPD Information > ASUS O.C. Save to Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2-28 ASUS P8Z68-V LX Profile This item allows you to configure...
...to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Select an item then press to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. Key in the BIOS Flash. Profile Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one...Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS SPD Information > ASUS O.C. Save to Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2-28 ASUS P8Z68-V LX Profile This item allows you to configure...