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... factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking protection - 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 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.005V increment - 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...
... factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking protection - 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 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.005V increment - 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...
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...P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 affords greater convenience to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems. 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with superior flexibility and perfect precision to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. It increases overclocking... power loss through BIOS tuning and the exclusive user interface. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-3 Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in total....
...P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 affords greater convenience to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems. 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with superior flexibility and perfect precision to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. It increases overclocking... power loss through BIOS tuning and the exclusive user interface. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-3 Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in total....
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...friendly way to automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, and even interact with mobile devices via Bluetooth. It easily... delivers stable systemlevel upgrades for optimized performance in diverse situations. ASUS BT GO! MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your performance with the elegant appearance! 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ...
...friendly way to automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, and even interact with mobile devices via Bluetooth. It easily... delivers stable systemlevel upgrades for optimized performance in diverse situations. ASUS BT GO! MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your performance with the elegant appearance! 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ...
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...flexible controls of their operating system. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-5 Users can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with full storage space utilization helping deliver far more intricate system control, including detailed DRAM information. Quick and simple overclocking and setup sharing is a user...-friendly utility that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to install. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against static electricity and shields it...
...flexible controls of their operating system. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-5 Users can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with full storage space utilization helping deliver far more intricate system control, including detailed DRAM information. Quick and simple overclocking and setup sharing is a user...-friendly utility that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to install. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against static electricity and shields it...
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... the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Use a maximum of the following: - To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to install 4GB or more details...will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is then mapped for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial...
... the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Use a maximum of the following: - To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to install 4GB or more details...will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is then mapped for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial...
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...-on switch. 2. Chapter 2 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.5 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system.
...-on switch. 2. Chapter 2 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.5 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system.
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...memory tuning after using the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the system to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! switch to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously.... to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-15 3.
...memory tuning after using the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the system to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! switch to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously.... to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-15 3.
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...information such as system passwords. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug... 4. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to overclocking. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to re-enter ...
...information such as system passwords. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug... 4. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to overclocking. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to re-enter ...
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... to ensure system compatibility and stability. You can also turn the system off and then turn it lets you to enter the Setup utility. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as possible. We recommend that a USB mouse is designed to make it as ... or failure to ensure optimum performance. Being a menu-driven program, it back on your motherboard if you want to use as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you with its test routines.
... to ensure system compatibility and stability. You can also turn the system off and then turn it lets you to enter the Setup utility. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as possible. We recommend that a USB mouse is designed to make it as ... or failure to ensure optimum performance. Being a menu-driven program, it back on your motherboard if you want to use as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you with its test routines.
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... settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-3 Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for 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...
... settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-3 Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for 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...
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Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-7 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Frequency Auto EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled > OC Tuner > DRAM Timing Control > CPU Power Management Boot Tool [X.M.P.] When...2.00.1201. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : 4429MHz Target DRAM Speed : 1097MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto BCLK/PCIE Frequency 103.0 Turbo Ratio Auto By All Cores (Can Adjust in OS) 43 Internal PLL Overvoltage Auto Memory Frequency Auto iGPU...
Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-7 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Frequency Auto EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled > OC Tuner > DRAM Timing Control > CPU Power Management Boot Tool [X.M.P.] When...2.00.1201. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : 4429MHz Target DRAM Speed : 1097MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto BCLK/PCIE Frequency 103.0 Turbo Ratio Auto By All Cores (Can Adjust in OS) 43 Internal PLL Overvoltage Auto Memory Frequency Auto iGPU...
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...mode supported by your memory module. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. Use the and keys to adjust the value. 1-/2-/3-/4-Core Ratio Limit [XX] ... Frequency [XXX] Allows you to select the X.M.P. eXtreme Memory Profile [High Performance] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to enhance the system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] ...
...mode supported by your memory module. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. Use the and keys to adjust the value. 1-/2-/3-/4-Core Ratio Limit [XX] ... Frequency [XXX] Allows you to select the X.M.P. eXtreme Memory Profile [High Performance] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to enhance the system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] ...
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... Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Turbo Mode [... [Enabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in this happens, revert to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-9 iGPU Max. The following five items appear only when you to your CPU model. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] DRAM Timing Control...
... Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Turbo Mode [... [Enabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in this happens, revert to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-9 iGPU Max. The following five items appear only when you to your CPU model. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] DRAM Timing Control...
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... a 10k Hz interval. Additional Turbo Voltage [Auto] Use the and keys to enhance system stability. Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instaneous current allowed at 0.125A increment. The CPU working voltage will...
... a 10k Hz interval. Additional Turbo Voltage [Auto] Use the and keys to enhance system stability. Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instaneous current allowed at 0.125A increment. The CPU working voltage will...
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...] Allows you to [Manual Adjustment]. Some of woorking VRM phase. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-11 Manual Adjustment [Medium] This item appears only when you set the iGPU Load-line Calibration. CPU Current Capability [100%] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad...
...] Allows you to [Manual Adjustment]. Some of woorking VRM phase. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-11 Manual Adjustment [Medium] This item appears only when you set the iGPU Load-line Calibration. CPU Current Capability [100%] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad...
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... A/B. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-13 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto] Allows you to [Enabled] for EMI control. Different ratio might enhance DRAM...
... A/B. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-13 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto] Allows you to [Enabled] for EMI control. Different ratio might enhance DRAM...
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..... A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery. iGPU Current Capability A higher value brings a wider total iGPU power and overclocking frequency range to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. DIGI+ VRM Phase Control Increase phase number under light system loading to increase ... Control DIGI+ VRM Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal of every phase component. 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to get higher iGPU voltage and good performance but increase the CPU ...
..... A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery. iGPU Current Capability A higher value brings a wider total iGPU power and overclocking frequency range to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. DIGI+ VRM Phase Control Increase phase number under light system loading to increase ... Control DIGI+ VRM Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal of every phase component. 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to get higher iGPU voltage and good performance but increase the CPU ...
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... made in More Settings. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 4-7 For system stability, all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. 4.3.4 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that offers automatic and easy overlocking and system level up settings Save the current settings as Auto Tuning function that allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage...
... made in More Settings. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 4-7 For system stability, all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. 4.3.4 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that offers automatic and easy overlocking and system level up settings Save the current settings as Auto Tuning function that allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage...
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... will be requested to restore all start -up settings Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes without applying Applies all changes immediately GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated iGPU for the best graphics performance. 1.
... will be requested to restore all start -up settings Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes without applying Applies all changes immediately GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated iGPU for the best graphics performance. 1.
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...ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • To prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard, a better thermal environment is strongly recommended. • Fast Tuning: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking...to start auto-overclocking. 3. Click OK to start auto-overclocking. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. 2. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, ...
...ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • To prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard, a better thermal environment is strongly recommended. • Fast Tuning: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking...to start auto-overclocking. 3. Click OK to start auto-overclocking. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. 2. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, ...