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... iPhone, Android, Windows Mobile and Symbian systems ASUS Exclusive Features - AI Charger+ - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - Tuner - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM (continued on the next page) xi P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary Bluetooth Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! Optical S/PDIF Out ports...
... iPhone, Android, Windows Mobile and Symbian systems ASUS Exclusive Features - AI Charger+ - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - Tuner - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM (continued on the next page) xi P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary Bluetooth Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! Optical S/PDIF Out ports...
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BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. x 9.6 in . P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O voltage at 0.00625V increment - vPCH: 90-...PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - vCCIO: Adjustable I /O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x Bluetooth module 1 x eSATA port 1 x Intel® LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports...
BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. x 9.6 in . P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O voltage at 0.00625V increment - vPCH: 90-...PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - vCCIO: Adjustable I /O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x Bluetooth module 1 x eSATA port 1 x Intel® LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports...
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...with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities. 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-sink solution The stylish heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution that offer significant breakthrough in Bluetooth evolution, including Folder Sync, BT Transfer, BT Turbo Remote, BT-.... The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through the exclusive, user-friendly ASUS interface. BT GO! (Bluetooth) Onboard Bluetooth wireless design enables smart connectivity to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for extreme graphics performance. comes with...
...with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities. 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-sink solution The stylish heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution that offer significant breakthrough in Bluetooth evolution, including Folder Sync, BT Transfer, BT Turbo Remote, BT-.... The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through the exclusive, user-friendly ASUS interface. BT GO! (Bluetooth) Onboard Bluetooth wireless design enables smart connectivity to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for extreme graphics performance. comes with...
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...and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. Audio I/O ports*** *, ** and ***: Refer to the tables on the next page for bluetooth module LED, LAN port LED, and audio port definitions. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • Due to USB... 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.10 Rear panel connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 3, 4, 5 and 6 2. Bluetooth module* 4. External SATA port 8. Optical S/PDIF Out port 5. HDMI port 9.
...and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. Audio I/O ports*** *, ** and ***: Refer to the tables on the next page for bluetooth module LED, LAN port LED, and audio port definitions. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • Due to USB... 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.10 Rear panel connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 3, 4, 5 and 6 2. Bluetooth module* 4. External SATA port 8. Optical S/PDIF Out port 5. HDMI port 9.
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... playback quality. Note that DVI-D/HDMI dual output works in OS environment only and that your motherboard, the system will affect the playback quality. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-43 Chapter 2 * Bluetooth dongle LED indications Activity Link LED Status Description OFF Blue BLINKING No link Linked Data activity ** LAN port LED indications Activity Link LED Speed...
... playback quality. Note that DVI-D/HDMI dual output works in OS environment only and that your motherboard, the system will affect the playback quality. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-43 Chapter 2 * Bluetooth dongle LED indications Activity Link LED Status Description OFF Blue BLINKING No link Linked Data activity ** LAN port LED indications Activity Link LED Speed...
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...for reference purposes only, and may result to instability or failure to use as their operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. Users can also turn the system off and then turn it... and reset the motherboard to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to ensure optimum performance. In... RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices.
...for reference purposes only, and may result to instability or failure to use as their operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. Users can also turn the system off and then turn it... and reset the motherboard to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to ensure optimum performance. In... RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices.
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... HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Renesas USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Bluetooth Controller Bluetooth Controller VIA 1394 Controller Disabled Enabled PCI Express X16_3 slot (black) bandwidth Enabled Enabled Auto PCI... or USB3.0 switch X1 Slot Marvell Storage Controller AHCI Mode Marvell Storage OPROM Enabled Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Bluetooth Controller →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C)... options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-3
... HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Renesas USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Bluetooth Controller Bluetooth Controller VIA 1394 Controller Disabled Enabled PCI Express X16_3 slot (black) bandwidth Enabled Enabled Auto PCI... or USB3.0 switch X1 Slot Marvell Storage Controller AHCI Mode Marvell Storage OPROM Enabled Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Bluetooth Controller →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C)... options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-3
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...Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration EFI BIOS Utility - Scroll down to legacy AC'97 Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-21 HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Copyright (C) 2010 ... Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Bluetooth Controller Enabled VIA 1394 Controller Enabled PCI Express X16_3 slot (black) bandwidth Auto Marvell Storage Controller AHCI Mode...
...Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration EFI BIOS Utility - Scroll down to legacy AC'97 Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-21 HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Copyright (C) 2010 ... Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Bluetooth Controller Enabled VIA 1394 Controller Enabled PCI Express X16_3 slot (black) bandwidth Auto Marvell Storage Controller AHCI Mode...
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... Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI Mode] Set to [AHCI Mode] when you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Bluetooth Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard bluetooth controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Marvell Storage OPROM [Enabled] This item appears only when you set this item to enable or disable...
... Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI Mode] Set to [AHCI Mode] when you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Bluetooth Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard bluetooth controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Marvell Storage OPROM [Enabled] This item appears only when you set this item to enable or disable...
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Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for file transferring, file synchronization, music playback, personal manager, and multiple remote functions. After installing AI Suite... The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. • Do not remove the thermal module. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 4-5 Chapter 4 connects a bluetooth (BT) device with the motherboard through Bluetooth connection for detailed software configuration. 4.3.3 BT GO! BT Transfer: a��ll�o�w��s�...
Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for file transferring, file synchronization, music playback, personal manager, and multiple remote functions. After installing AI Suite... The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. • Do not remove the thermal module. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 4-5 Chapter 4 connects a bluetooth (BT) device with the motherboard through Bluetooth connection for detailed software configuration. 4.3.3 BT GO! BT Transfer: a��ll�o�w��s�...
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...under license. Other trademarks and trade names are owned by ASUSTek Computer Inc. and any use your smartphone as the remote controller via the bluetooth connection for the BT Turbo Key, Pocket Media, and Reset/Off functions. • Refer to play the selected music files in the support... DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. • The Bluetooth word mark and logos are those of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. BT Turbo Remote: provides a user-friendly interface that allows you ...
...under license. Other trademarks and trade names are owned by ASUSTek Computer Inc. and any use your smartphone as the remote controller via the bluetooth connection for the BT Turbo Key, Pocket Media, and Reset/Off functions. • Refer to play the selected music files in the support... DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. • The Bluetooth word mark and logos are those of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. BT Turbo Remote: provides a user-friendly interface that allows you ...