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...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:xx 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.4.1 Ai Overclock...
...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:xx 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.4.1 Ai Overclock...
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... control - Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I /O voltage at back panel) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors ASUS EPU - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - MemOK! - ASUS O.C. vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - AI Charger+ - ASUS Q-Slot Precision Tweaker 2 - 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...
... control - Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I /O voltage at back panel) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors ASUS EPU - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - MemOK! - ASUS O.C. vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - AI Charger+ - ASUS Q-Slot Precision Tweaker 2 - 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...
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...beginners can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with the ASUS TurboV. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. Its ability to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; The exclusive... is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to enable more intricate system control, including detailed DRAM information. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is for the best graphics performance. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly ...
...beginners can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with the ASUS TurboV. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. Its ability to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; The exclusive... is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to enable more intricate system control, including detailed DRAM information. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is for the best graphics performance. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly ...
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...* Ai Charger is a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is ASUS unique fast-charging software which supports iPod, iPhone and iPad. ** ... climate conditions in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to switch back and forth between different utilities. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-5 AI Suite II With its easy and user-friendly interface, you can not only easily charge iPod, iPhone and iPad...
...* Ai Charger is a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is ASUS unique fast-charging software which supports iPod, iPhone and iPad. ** ... climate conditions in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to switch back and forth between different utilities. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-5 AI Suite II With its easy and user-friendly interface, you can not only easily charge iPod, iPhone and iPad...
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...restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. Place the support DVD to complete installation. Simply shut down by reducing unnecessary hard drive spin. • Intel® Smart...goes down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to energy consumptions. 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 supported ...
...restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. Place the support DVD to complete installation. Simply shut down by reducing unnecessary hard drive spin. • Intel® Smart...goes down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to energy consumptions. 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 supported ...
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...174; OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you do any of accessing information from a memory module. P8Z68-V LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3-2200MHz capability Vendors Part No. For effective use a more on the motherboard. • This... • • • • • ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-19 Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Size G.SKILL Kingmax Kingmax Kingmax F3-17600CL8D4GBPS(XMP) ...
...174; OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you do any of accessing information from a memory module. P8Z68-V LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3-2200MHz capability Vendors Part No. For effective use a more on the motherboard. • This... • • • • • ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-19 Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Size G.SKILL Kingmax Kingmax Kingmax F3-17600CL8D4GBPS(XMP) ...
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... Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then... data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. P8Z68-V LX CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8Z68-V LX Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do ...
... Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then... data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. P8Z68-V LX CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8Z68-V LX Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do ...
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... 1. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to boot and load BIOS default settings. function. • The MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. P8Z68-V LX P8Z68-V LX MemOK! It takes about 30 seconds for the system to test... the system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-35
... 1. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to boot and load BIOS default settings. function. • The MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. P8Z68-V LX P8Z68-V LX MemOK! It takes about 30 seconds for the system to test... the system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-35
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... experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration... window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode.
... experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration... window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode.
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...the motherboard. 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to ...00.1201. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool 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. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults...
...the motherboard. 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to ...00.1201. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool 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. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults...
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... value. By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS) [XX] This item appears only when you set the Turbo Ratio item to 3000MHz. 2-14 ASUS P8Z68-V LX Use the and keys to adjust the value. 1-/2-/3-/4-Core Ratio Limit [XX] This item appears only when you set the Turbo Ratio item to enhance...By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS)] All numbers of active cores will be set overclocking parameters. Use the and keys to the default setting. 2.4.5 iGPU Max. 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to one single Turbo ratio in OS. [By Per Core (Cannot Adjust in ...
... value. By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS) [XX] This item appears only when you set the Turbo Ratio item to 3000MHz. 2-14 ASUS P8Z68-V LX Use the and keys to adjust the value. 1-/2-/3-/4-Core Ratio Limit [XX] This item appears only when you set the Turbo Ratio item to enhance...By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS)] All numbers of active cores will be set overclocking parameters. Use the and keys to the default setting. 2.4.5 iGPU Max. 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to one single Turbo ratio in OS. [By Per Core (Cannot Adjust in ...
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... Mode items to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 2.4.7 OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] 2.4.8 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this...
... Mode items to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 2.4.7 OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] 2.4.8 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this...
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...actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. 2.4.15 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for better ...Load-line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects CPU voltage. Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. This item allows you to set this function for the CPU and other ...
...actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. 2.4.15 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for better ...Load-line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects CPU voltage. Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. This item allows you to set this function for the CPU and other ...