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... 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...
... 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...
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... out ports at back I /O voltage at back panel) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors ASUS EPU - ASUS O.C. 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-Retasking - Anti Surge - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking...
... out ports at back I /O voltage at back panel) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors ASUS EPU - ASUS O.C. 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-Retasking - Anti Surge - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking...
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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...(GPU Boost) 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 ...
...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...(GPU Boost) 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 ...
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...USB3.0 fast charging experience. It allows you you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to use software package. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is ASUS unique fast-charging software which supports iPod, iPhone and iPad. **...that offers users a noiseless PC environment. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you can not only easily charge iPod, iPhone and iPad, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-5
...USB3.0 fast charging experience. It allows you you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to use software package. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is ASUS unique fast-charging software which supports iPod, iPhone and iPad. **...that offers users a noiseless PC environment. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you can not only easily charge iPod, iPhone and iPad, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-5
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... connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you wish to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab...
... connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you wish to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab...
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... the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Before you to enable it. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z68-V LX File Path: fs0...
... the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Before you to enable it. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z68-V LX File Path: fs0...
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3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool...
3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool...
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... FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Before updating BIOS 1. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8Z68-V LX The actual utility screen displays may not be same as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all...
... FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. Before updating BIOS 1. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8Z68-V LX The actual utility screen displays may not be same as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all...
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...bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is done! ASUSTek BIOS Updater 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 any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric... prompt. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 When BIOS backup is not write-protected and has at least 8192KB free space to save the file. 1. Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done, ...
...bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is done! ASUSTek BIOS Updater 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 any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric... prompt. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 When BIOS backup is not write-protected and has at least 8192KB free space to save the file. 1. Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done, ...
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... Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2-28 ASUS P8Z68-V LX Key in the profile number that saved... your CMOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! •...
... Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2-28 ASUS P8Z68-V LX Key in the profile number that saved... your CMOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! •...