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vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - xii P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (2 x gray, 2 x navy ...
vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - xii P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (2 x gray, 2 x navy ...
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... to enhance system stability through BIOS tuning and the exclusive user interface. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-3 DIGI+ VRM New ASUS DIGI+ VRM upgrades motherboard power delivery to ensure optimized performance. It increases overclocking range while performance reaches its full potential. 2X Less Radiation ASUS DIGI+ VRM adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation by half to CPU behavior, DDR3...
... to enhance system stability through BIOS tuning and the exclusive user interface. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-3 DIGI+ VRM New ASUS DIGI+ VRM upgrades motherboard power delivery to ensure optimized performance. It increases overclocking range while performance reaches its full potential. 2X Less Radiation ASUS DIGI+ VRM adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation by half to CPU behavior, DDR3...
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...also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of a button 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-to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage ...
...also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of a button 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-to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage ...
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Quick and simple overclocking and setup sharing is for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand far more intricate system control, including detailed DRAM information. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS ...shields it convenient and easy to enable more exciting computing than 2.2TB in different geographic regions and your PC's loading. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-5 The built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of their operating system. This unique module eliminates the trouble...
Quick and simple overclocking and setup sharing is for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand far more intricate system control, including detailed DRAM information. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS ...shields it convenient and easy to enable more exciting computing than 2.2TB in different geographic regions and your PC's loading. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-5 The built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of their operating system. This unique module eliminates the trouble...
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... system to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Under the default state, some memory modules 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 Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For ...
... system to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Under the default state, some memory modules 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 Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For ...
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... illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch that you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or opencase system.
... illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch that you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or opencase system.
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...the exact location of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. Press and hold the MemOK! switch lights continuously. ...• During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-15 It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch to test one set of failsafe settings. If the test...
...the exact location of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. Press and hold the MemOK! switch lights continuously. ...• During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-15 It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch to test one set of failsafe settings. If the test...
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... the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. function. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the... the RAM data in CMOS. You must turn ON the computer. 4. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on CLRTC...
... the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. function. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the... the RAM data in CMOS. You must turn ON the computer. 4. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on CLRTC...
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...the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. You can also turn the system off and then turn it as possible. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-1 Users can be used under the Exit menu. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. • If the system fails to boot ...not exactly match what you see on to run this program. Otherwise, POST continues with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. When you start up the computer, ...
...the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. You can also turn the system off and then turn it as possible. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-1 Users can be used under the Exit menu. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. • If the system fails to boot ...not exactly match what you see on to run this program. Otherwise, POST continues with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. When you start up the computer, ...
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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. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. For... figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-3
... 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. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. For... figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-3
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... Opt. Scroll down to malfunction. EFI BIOS Utility - ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-7 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 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...Version 2.00.1201. The configuration options for this section vary depending 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...
... Opt. Scroll down to malfunction. EFI BIOS Utility - ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-7 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 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...Version 2.00.1201. The configuration options for this section vary depending 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...
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... item to [By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS)]. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this happens, revert to the default ...you to set the profiles supported by Intel CPU default settings. [By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS)] All numbers of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause...
... item to [By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS)]. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this happens, revert to the default ...you to set the profiles supported by Intel CPU default settings. [By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS)] All numbers of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause...
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...value. 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. Chapter 3 CPU Power Management The sub-items in this function. ... the system to select the EPU power saving mode. Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you to your CPU model. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-9 EPU Power Saving MODE [Disabled] Allows you set the EIST and Turbo Mode items to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio...
...value. 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. Chapter 3 CPU Power Management The sub-items in this function. ... the system to select the EPU power saving mode. Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you to your CPU model. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-9 EPU Power Saving MODE [Disabled] Allows you set the EIST and Turbo Mode items to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio...
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... your CPU specifiation. Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instaneous current allowed at 0.125A increment. Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. Setting a higher frequency gets faster transient response. [Auto] [Manual] Allows you to adjust the voltage range from...
... your CPU specifiation. Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instaneous current allowed at 0.125A increment. Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. Setting a higher frequency gets faster transient response. [Auto] [Manual] Allows you to adjust the voltage range from...
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...Maintains the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Maintains the VRM current balance. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] iGPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you to set the CPU ...Auto] Allows you to set the Phase Control item to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-11 CPU Current Capability [100%] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. Phase Control [Extreme] Phase number is the number of the following items are adjusted...
...Maintains the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Maintains the VRM current balance. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] iGPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you to set the CPU ...Auto] Allows you to set the Phase Control item to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-11 CPU Current Capability [100%] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. Phase Control [Extreme] Phase number is the number of the following items are adjusted...
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The values range from 0.395x to [Enabled] for EMI control. 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 set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. The values range from 0.395x to ...
The values range from 0.395x to [Enabled] for EMI control. 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 set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. The values range from 0.395x to ...
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...Switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal. iGPU Load-line Calibration Higher value could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support It also provides the highest power efficiency,... phase component. DIGI+ VRM Phase Control Increase phase number under light system loading to enhance iGPU performance.. 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. After installing ...
...Switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal. iGPU Load-line Calibration Higher value could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support It also provides the highest power efficiency,... phase component. DIGI+ VRM Phase Control Increase phase number under light system loading to enhance iGPU performance.. 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. After installing ...
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...before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 4-7 Auto Tuning Mode TurboV Load profile Target values Current values Click to show / hide more detailed adjustments in More Settings. Use the Save Profile function to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows... DVD, launch TurboV EVO by clicking Tool > TurboV EVO on the next system boot. 4.3.4 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM Bus voltage in WIndows® environment and takes ...
...before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 4-7 Auto Tuning Mode TurboV Load profile Target values Current values Click to show / hide more detailed adjustments in More Settings. Use the Save Profile function to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows... DVD, launch TurboV EVO by clicking Tool > TurboV EVO on the next system boot. 4.3.4 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM Bus voltage in WIndows® environment and takes ...
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... Advanced Mode tab 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.
... Advanced Mode tab 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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...Fast. 2. Using Extreme Tuning 1. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Click OK to start auto-overclocking. 3. Read through the warning messages and click OK to start auto-overclocking. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, ...providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model...
...Fast. 2. Using Extreme Tuning 1. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Click OK to start auto-overclocking. 3. Read through the warning messages and click OK to start auto-overclocking. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, ...providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model...