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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 .... Frequency [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 iGPU Offset Mode Sign 2-16 2.4.11 DRAM Voltage [Auto 2-16 2.4.12 VCCIO Voltage [Auto 2-16...
... 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 .... Frequency [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 iGPU Offset Mode Sign 2-16 2.4.11 DRAM Voltage [Auto 2-16 2.4.12 VCCIO Voltage [Auto 2-16...
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P8Z68-V LX 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 processors Supports 32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0 * The Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0 support... LAN controller (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for details. **** W hen you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. i - Support Intel® Smart Response Technology in the system Supports ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireXTM ...
P8Z68-V LX 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 processors Supports 32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0 * The Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0 support... LAN controller (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for details. **** W hen you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. i - Support Intel® Smart Response Technology in the system Supports ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireXTM ...
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..., TurboV, GPU Boost, TPU (GPU Boost) switch ASUS Power Design - Industry leading 4+2 phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - P8Z68-V LX specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and Front Panel Jack...
..., TurboV, GPU Boost, TPU (GPU Boost) switch ASUS Power Design - Industry leading 4+2 phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - P8Z68-V LX specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and Front Panel Jack...
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... 1 x MemOK! 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 LucidLogix...
... 1 x MemOK! 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 LucidLogix...
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...your system memory to boost system performance. * Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at double the bandwidth of Green ASUS ecofriendly computing. * Intel® Smart Response Technology supports Windows® 7/ Vista OS. ** In��t...65533;e��l® Smart Response Technology is supported by installed graphics cards. LucidLogix® Virtu LucidLogix...
...your system memory to boost system performance. * Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at double the bandwidth of Green ASUS ecofriendly computing. * Intel® Smart Response Technology supports Windows® 7/ Vista OS. ** In��t...65533;e��l® Smart Response Technology is supported by installed graphics cards. LucidLogix® Virtu LucidLogix...
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...ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-5 Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatpipe will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support... and sensor readings. The built-in different geographic regions and your screen. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in ...
...ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-5 Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatpipe will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support... and sensor readings. The built-in different geographic regions and your screen. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in ...
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... • 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 European... tab appears if your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to the optical drive. This is supported by 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family. • Operating...
... • 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 European... tab appears if your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to the optical drive. This is supported by 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family. • Operating...
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... CPU_FAN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 1-32 P8Z68-V LX CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM GND +12V Rotation P8Z68-V LX fan connectors The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard...
... CPU_FAN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 1-32 P8Z68-V LX CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM GND +12V Rotation P8Z68-V LX fan connectors The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard...
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...] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. The valid value ranges vary according to enable the Enhanced Halt State. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2-18 ASUS P8Z68-V LX Active Processor Cores [All] Allows... you to activate in each processor package. This item should be different due to boot even without support...
...] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. The valid value ranges vary according to enable the Enhanced Halt State. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2-18 ASUS P8Z68-V LX Active Processor Cores [All] Allows... you to activate in each processor package. This item should be different due to boot even without support...
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... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 PCH Configuration High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you enable or disable Internal Graphics Device Multi-Monitor Support for add-on random workloads by Internal Graphics Device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS... to [RAID Mode] when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE ...
... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 PCH Configuration High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you enable or disable Internal Graphics Device Multi-Monitor Support for add-on random workloads by Internal Graphics Device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS... to [RAID Mode] when you want to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE ...
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... display the following items: 3.3V Voltage +3.328 V 5V Voltage +5.160 V 12V Voltage +12.000 V Anti Surge Support Enabled Version 2.00.1201. EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor...11� 3ºF MB Temperature +34ºC / +93ºF CPU Fan Speed 2606 RPM Chassis Fan 1 Speed N/A Chassis Fan 2 Speed N/A Power Fan Speed N/A CPU Q-Fan Control Enabled CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM CPU Fan Profile Standard Chassis Q-Fan Control Enabled Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit ...
... display the following items: 3.3V Voltage +3.328 V 5V Voltage +5.160 V 12V Voltage +12.000 V Anti Surge Support Enabled Version 2.00.1201. EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor...11� 3ºF MB Temperature +34ºC / +93ºF CPU Fan Speed 2606 RPM Chassis Fan 1 Speed N/A Chassis Fan 2 Speed N/A Power Fan Speed N/A CPU Q-Fan Control Enabled CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM CPU Fan Profile Standard Chassis Q-Fan Control Enabled Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit ...
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... speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU temperature. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle... chassis fan duty cycle. Chassis Lower Temperature [40ºC] Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature. CPU Fan Min. The values range from 40ºC to disable or set Chassis Fan Profile to adjust the maximum...Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to assign detailed fan speed control parameters.
... speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU temperature. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle... chassis fan duty cycle. Chassis Lower Temperature [40ºC] Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature. CPU Fan Min. The values range from 40ºC to disable or set Chassis Fan Profile to adjust the maximum...Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to assign detailed fan speed control parameters.