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... Configuration 3-21 3.5.7 APM 3-24 3.6 Monitor menu 3-25 3.7 Boot menu 3-28 3.8 Tools menu 3-29 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-29 3.8.2. ASUS O.C. Profile 3-30 3.9 Exit menu 3-31 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-32 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-32 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-35 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-36 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-37 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the...
... Configuration 3-21 3.5.7 APM 3-24 3.6 Monitor menu 3-25 3.7 Boot menu 3-28 3.8 Tools menu 3-29 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-29 3.8.2. ASUS O.C. Profile 3-30 3.9 Exit menu 3-31 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-32 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-32 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-35 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-36 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-37 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the...
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... Your product package may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that comes with...
... Your product package may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that comes with...
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...64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen Function WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ...Frequency Selection) - x 9.6 in . vPCH: 90-step chipset voltage control - P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor Precision Tweaker 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage...
...64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen Function WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ...Frequency Selection) - x 9.6 in . vPCH: 90-step chipset voltage control - P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor Precision Tweaker 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage...
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... connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - Quick and simple overclocking and setup sharing is for experienced performance enthusiasts that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to install. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your PC's loading. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-5 The built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible...
... connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - Quick and simple overclocking and setup sharing is for experienced performance enthusiasts that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to install. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your PC's loading. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-5 The built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible...
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...! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-15 3. MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. •... begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the system to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously....process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to test one set of the DRAM_LED. • The ...
...! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-15 3. MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. •... begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the system to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously....process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to test one set of the DRAM_LED. • The ...
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... POST continues with the opportunity to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-1 If you to run this last option only if the first two failed. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. We recommend that you... Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. Press during the system bootup and requests you wish to enter Setup after changing any...
... POST continues with the opportunity to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-1 If you to run this last option only if the first two failed. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. We recommend that you... Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. Press during the system bootup and requests you wish to enter Setup after changing any...
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... Flash 2 utility. For more details, refer to display the submenu. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-29 Click an item to start booting from the available devices. EFI BIOS Utility - Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Boot Override...
... Flash 2 utility. For more details, refer to display the submenu. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-29 Click an item to start booting from the available devices. EFI BIOS Utility - Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Boot Override...
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...to Profile Add Your CMOS Profile Load from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Chapter 3 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup EFI BIOS Utility - Profile > Advanced O.C. Save to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile Monitor Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not ...• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to save the current BIOS settings to store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS O.C. Load from one to Profile The Setup Profile Status items ...
...to Profile Add Your CMOS Profile Load from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Chapter 3 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup EFI BIOS Utility - Profile > Advanced O.C. Save to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile Monitor Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not ...• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to save the current BIOS settings to store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS O.C. Load from one to Profile The Setup Profile Status items ...
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.... 4. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system's failure to restore the BIOS in the future. However, BIOS updating is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is...
.... 4. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system's failure to restore the BIOS in the future. However, BIOS updating is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is...
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... Yes if you want to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs before the two items on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the BIOS version that you to complete the update process. Chapter 3 4. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-33
... Yes if you want to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs before the two items on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the BIOS version that you to complete the update process. Chapter 3 4. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-33
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.... 2. Chapter 3 3. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to change the boot logo or No to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. You can ...configuration. 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 4. Click Yes if you want to change the BIOS boot logo. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1.
.... 2. Chapter 3 3. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to change the boot logo or No to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. You can ...configuration. 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 4. Click Yes if you want to change the BIOS boot logo. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1.
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...the Drive field. 4. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Before you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-35 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to ...find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the...
...the Drive field. 4. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Before you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-35 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to ...find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the...
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... checks the devices for details. 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to restore the BIOS file when it to recover BIOS setting. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or...
... checks the devices for details. 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to restore the BIOS file when it to recover BIOS setting. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or...
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... type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to Drive D (USB flash drive). Insert... Welcome to copy the current BIOS file that you to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-37 This utility also allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Before updating BIOS 1. Booting the system in ...
... type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to Drive D (USB flash drive). Insert... Welcome to copy the current BIOS file that you to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-37 This utility also allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Before updating BIOS 1. Booting the system in ...
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... alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 VER: 0204 DATE: 08/05/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done, press any key to continue. Press any key to return to the DOS prompt.
... alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 VER: 0204 DATE: 08/05/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done, press any key to continue. Press any key to return to the DOS prompt.
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... press . ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-39 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update BIOS? BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file...
... press . ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-39 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update BIOS? BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file...
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...enabled the Autorun feature. 2. Chapter 4 Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to open the AI Suite II main menu bar...tab appears if your computer 1. The actual screenshots vary with models. • Refer to customize the settings of AI Suite II. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 4-3 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that came with the software application for detailed software configuration...
...enabled the Autorun feature. 2. Chapter 4 Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to open the AI Suite II main menu bar...tab appears if your computer 1. The actual screenshots vary with models. • Refer to customize the settings of AI Suite II. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 4-3 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that came with the software application for detailed software configuration...
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... exceeds 64GB, storage capacity left out of caching can only be identified by SSD. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 4-23 Removing or replacing the SSD - 3. Updating IRST 10.5 driver - Updating BIOS • If you want to restore the OS, go to BIOS Option ROM utility and select Acceleration Options to disable Intel® Smart Response Technology. • The...
... exceeds 64GB, storage capacity left out of caching can only be identified by SSD. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 4-23 Removing or replacing the SSD - 3. Updating IRST 10.5 driver - Updating BIOS • If you want to restore the OS, go to BIOS Option ROM utility and select Acceleration Options to disable Intel® Smart Response Technology. • The...