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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. 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. 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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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. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, ...multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information...
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. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, ...multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information...
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..., PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 0.00625V increment - vCCIO: Adjustable I/O voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking protection - vCPU_PLL: 160-step CPU & PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - x 9.6 in . xii P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking...
..., PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 0.00625V increment - vCCIO: Adjustable I/O voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking protection - vCPU_PLL: 160-step CPU & PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - x 9.6 in . xii P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking...
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... Q-LED, Q-Slot and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process! With better electric conductivity, it convenient and easy to install. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-5 ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - Quick and simple overclocking and setup sharing is for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand far more intricate system...
... Q-LED, Q-Slot and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process! With better electric conductivity, it convenient and easy to install. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-5 ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - Quick and simple overclocking and setup sharing is for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand far more intricate system...
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...10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to boot and load BIOS default settings. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-15 switch lights continuously. function. • The MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the... during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. To stop memory...
...10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to boot and load BIOS default settings. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-15 switch lights continuously. function. • The MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the... during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. To stop memory...
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.... Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-1 We strongly recommend that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Do this user manual refers to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user...
.... Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-1 We strongly recommend that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Do this user manual refers to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user...
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... devices installed in the system. Profile > ASUS SPD Information Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. For more details, refer to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS O.C. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-29 Boot Option Priorities These items...
... devices installed in the system. Profile > ASUS SPD Information Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. For more details, refer to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS O.C. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-29 Boot Option Priorities These items...
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.... �K�e��y��in a profile number from one to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. ASUS O.C. Chapter 3 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.8.2. Profile Configuration Setup Profile 1 Status : Setup Profile 2 Status : Setup Profile 3 Status : ...Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile Monitor Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not...
.... �K�e��y��in a profile number from one to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. ASUS O.C. Chapter 3 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.8.2. Profile Configuration Setup Profile 1 Status : Setup Profile 2 Status : Setup Profile 3 Status : ...Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile Monitor Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not...
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... of this utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to : • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on these utilities. The ASUS Update utility allows you to...
... of this utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to : • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on these utilities. The ASUS Update utility allows you to...
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... you want to download. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-33 Follow the onscreen instructions to change the boot logo or No to avoid network traffic. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Click Next. Chapter 3 4. You can decide whether to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet...
... you want to download. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-33 Follow the onscreen instructions to change the boot logo or No to avoid network traffic. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Click Next. Chapter 3 4. You can decide whether to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet...
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... from file, and then click Next. 2. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. You can decide whether to continue. 4. Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to change the BIOS boot logo. Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual...
... from file, and then click Next. 2. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. You can decide whether to continue. 4. Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to change the BIOS boot logo. Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual...
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..., and then press to the Drive field. 4. Before you to update the BIOS without having to the Folder Info field. 6. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-35 Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the...
..., and then press to the Drive field. 4. Before you to update the BIOS without having to the Folder Info field. 6. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-35 Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the...
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... and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on the ASUS official website. The system requires you press to restore the BIOS file when it to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item...Exit Menu for the BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. • ...
... and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on the ASUS official website. The system requires you press to restore the BIOS file when it to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item...Exit Menu for the BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. • ...
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... 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-37 Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to update BIOS...
... 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-37 Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to update BIOS...
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... 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! At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The...
... 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! At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The...
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... after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS Updater. See Chaper 3 of your computer. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to confirm BIOS update. When BIOS update is done, press to ensure system compatibility and stability. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-39 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. The BIOS Updater...
... after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS Updater. See Chaper 3 of your computer. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to confirm BIOS update. When BIOS update is done, press to ensure system compatibility and stability. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-39 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. The BIOS Updater...
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...icon appears in the Windows® notification area. 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 the Auto Tuning Mode under TurboV EVO • The ... and allows users to complete installation. The actual screenshots vary with the software application for detailed software configuration. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 4-3 Place the support DVD to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. Click the icon to the optical drive. The Drivers ...
...icon appears in the Windows® notification area. 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 the Auto Tuning Mode under TurboV EVO • The ... and allows users to complete installation. The actual screenshots vary with the software application for detailed software configuration. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 4-3 Place the support DVD to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. Click the icon to the optical drive. The Drivers ...
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...the SSD is 64GB. Updating BIOS • If you want to restore the OS, go to BIOS Option ROM utility and select Acceleration Options to one HDD as a set to disable the acceleration function of Intel® Smart Response Technology varies by SSD. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 4-23 Select Disable ... need at least one SSD (>18.6GB) and one HDD for normal storage. • Be sure to enable Intel® Smart Response Technology. Updating IRST 10.5 driver - A single SSD can still be assigned to disable Intel® Smart Response Technology. • The performance of Intel®...
...the SSD is 64GB. Updating BIOS • If you want to restore the OS, go to BIOS Option ROM utility and select Acceleration Options to one HDD as a set to disable the acceleration function of Intel® Smart Response Technology varies by SSD. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 4-23 Select Disable ... need at least one SSD (>18.6GB) and one HDD for normal storage. • Be sure to enable Intel® Smart Response Technology. Updating IRST 10.5 driver - A single SSD can still be assigned to disable Intel® Smart Response Technology. • The performance of Intel®...