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...this guide...viii P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-4 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-5 1.3.6 Other special features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion...
...this guide...viii P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-4 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-5 1.3.6 Other special features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion...
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.../s ports (navy blue) JMicron® JMB362 SATA controller** - 1 x eSATA 3.0 Gb/s port ** These SATA ports are not supported. P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™...;�e��In��t�e�l® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 3.0 / 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x4 mode, ...
.../s ports (navy blue) JMicron® JMB362 SATA controller** - 1 x eSATA 3.0 Gb/s port ** These SATA ports are not supported. P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™...;�e��In��t�e�l® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 3.0 / 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x4 mode, ...
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...Adjustable I/O voltage at 0.005V increment - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. vDRAM Bus: 160-step memory voltage control - 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...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) ATX form factor: 12...
...Adjustable I/O voltage at 0.005V increment - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. vDRAM Bus: 160-step memory voltage control - 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...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) ATX form factor: 12...
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... installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available capacity) as have feature for PC users aiming to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance. The ...Core™ processor family. *** Operating systems must -have the latest, most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in LGA1155 package with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to improve and optimize graphics performance, as well as a cache for frequently accessed data. Harnesses the ...
... installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available capacity) as have feature for PC users aiming to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance. The ...Core™ processor family. *** Operating systems must -have the latest, most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in LGA1155 package with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to improve and optimize graphics performance, as well as a cache for frequently accessed data. Harnesses the ...
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..., cutting radiation by half to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of your system memory to boost system performance. * Due to ensure optimized performance. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-3 Chapter 1 Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866 / 1600/ 1333 / 1066 MHz...
..., cutting radiation by half to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of your system memory to boost system performance. * Due to ensure optimized performance. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-3 Chapter 1 Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866 / 1600/ 1333 / 1066 MHz...
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... easily delivers stable systemlevel upgrades for extreme graphics performance. comes with no additional adapter. MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This all the exclusive ASUS features into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. The... high efficient heat-exchange. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of the chipset and power phase area through the exclusive, user-friendly ASUS interface. MemOK! AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in-one...
... easily delivers stable systemlevel upgrades for extreme graphics performance. comes with no additional adapter. MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This all the exclusive ASUS features into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. The... high efficient heat-exchange. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of the chipset and power phase area through the exclusive, user-friendly ASUS interface. MemOK! AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in-one...
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DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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... frequency is dependent on the motherboard. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may... or less. The system maps the total size of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. Chapter 2 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Any excess memory from a memory module. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows ...
... frequency is dependent on the motherboard. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may... or less. The system maps the total size of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. Chapter 2 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Any excess memory from a memory module. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows ...
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... • • * The above QVL is for the DDR3 2200 MHz memory module. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2400 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. GEIL GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - margin of the installed CPU. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-7 KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS Kingmax N/A Timing...
... • • * The above QVL is for the DDR3 2200 MHz memory module. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2400 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. GEIL GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - margin of the installed CPU. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-7 KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS Kingmax N/A Timing...
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...; 9 1.65 • • 9 1.65 • • 9 1.65 • • 9-11-9-27 1.66 • • Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 1.5 T3D1288LT-20 9-9-9-24 1.5 T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 1.6 DIMM socket...) 8GB ( 4x 2GB ) DS - Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2000 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1866 MHz frequency. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133 (O.C.) MHz capability (continued) Vendors Part ...
...; 9 1.65 • • 9 1.65 • • 9 1.65 • • 9-11-9-27 1.66 • • Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 1.5 T3D1288LT-20 9-9-9-24 1.5 T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 1.6 DIMM socket...) 8GB ( 4x 2GB ) DS - Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2000 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1866 MHz frequency. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133 (O.C.) MHz capability (continued) Vendors Part ...
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...Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - Samsung K4B2G08460 - Elpida J1108BFBG-DJ-F NANYA NT5CB256M8BN-CG - - 9 Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG - Qimonda IDSH1G-03A1F1C-13H - Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Hynix H5TQ2G83BFR - Micron D9LGK - - - 9-9-9 - - 9-9-9 PSC A3P1GF3FGF - ... 4GB DS ACTICA ACT4GHU72D8H1333H 4GB DS BUFFALO D3U1333-2G 2GB DS BUFFALO D3U1333-4G 4GB DS EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I13 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS Elixir M2F2G64CB88B7N-CG 2GB SS Elixir M2F4G64CB8HB5N-CG 4GB DS ...
...Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - Samsung K4B2G08460 - Elpida J1108BFBG-DJ-F NANYA NT5CB256M8BN-CG - - 9 Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG - Qimonda IDSH1G-03A1F1C-13H - Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Hynix H5TQ2G83BFR - Micron D9LGK - - - 9-9-9 - - 9-9-9 PSC A3P1GF3FGF - ... 4GB DS ACTICA ACT4GHU72D8H1333H 4GB DS BUFFALO D3U1333-2G 2GB DS BUFFALO D3U1333-4G 4GB DS EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I13 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS Elixir M2F2G64CB88B7N-CG 2GB SS Elixir M2F4G64CB8HB5N-CG 4GB DS ...
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...blue slots or the black slots as one (1) module inserted into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. settings in ...) J1108BABG-DJ-E J1108EDSE-DJ-F J5308BASE-AC-E J1108BABG-DJ-E J1108EDSE-DJ-F Timing 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 7 - DS - - - ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-11 Voltage - Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: S upports one pair of individual CPUs. Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
...blue slots or the black slots as one (1) module inserted into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. settings in ...) J1108BABG-DJ-E J1108EDSE-DJ-F J5308BASE-AC-E J1108BABG-DJ-E J1108EDSE-DJ-F Timing 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 7 - DS - - - ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-11 Voltage - Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: S upports one pair of individual CPUs. Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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...to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-15 MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. Press and hold the MemOK! switch ...does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. switch lights continuously....
...to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-15 MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. Press and hold the MemOK! switch ...does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. switch lights continuously....
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... passwords. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You must turn ON the computer. 4. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall...
... passwords. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You must turn ON the computer. 4. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall...
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...DDR3-1066 2GB Playback software - Refer to the next page for your monitor does not support. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-43 To use the iGPU as the primary VGA output after reboot. Using the CPU/Memory of higher speed and bandwidth with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback ... play Blu-Ray Disc, make sure to use an HDCP compliant monitor. • You can connect two monitors to any two of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. When you use an Intel® CPU with multiple VGA output that your reference. Following...
...DDR3-1066 2GB Playback software - Refer to the next page for your monitor does not support. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-43 To use the iGPU as the primary VGA output after reboot. Using the CPU/Memory of higher speed and bandwidth with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback ... play Blu-Ray Disc, make sure to use an HDCP compliant monitor. • You can connect two monitors to any two of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. When you use an Intel® CPU with multiple VGA output that your reference. Following...
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... . After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to enter the BIOS Setup. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. After applying power, the system power LED on the chain) c. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies...
... . After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to enter the BIOS Setup. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. After applying power, the system power LED on the chain) c. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies...
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...device priority Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup... system performance mode and boot device priority. Refer to decide the boot priority. EZ Mode Monday [9/13/2010] P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 BIOS Version : 0209 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 512 MB (DDR3 1066MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 03/04/2011 Speed : 3531 MHz English ...
...device priority Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup... system performance mode and boot device priority. Refer to decide the boot priority. EZ Mode Monday [9/13/2010] P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 BIOS Version : 0209 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 512 MB (DDR3 1066MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 03/04/2011 Speed : 3531 MHz English ...
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... 0209 x64 03/14/2011 MBECE-0019 7.0.10.1065 B2 Stepping CPU Information Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Speed 3531 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Speed 512 MB 1097 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Fri 03/25/2011] [16:46:15] Administrator... box, and then press when prompted to create/confirm the password. • If you to change the system security settings. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-5 In Setup the User will have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password...
... 0209 x64 03/14/2011 MBECE-0019 7.0.10.1065 B2 Stepping CPU Information Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Speed 3531 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Speed 512 MB 1097 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Fri 03/25/2011] [16:46:15] Administrator... box, and then press when prompted to create/confirm the password. • If you to change the system security settings. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-5 In Setup the User will have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password...
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... CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Chapter 3 Version 2.00.1201. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-7 Copyright (C) ...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 Max. 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on CHB Auto CPU Spread Spectrum...
... CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Chapter 3 Version 2.00.1201. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-7 Copyright (C) ...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 Max. 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on CHB Auto CPU Spread Spectrum...
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...Manual] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] 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 set ...Use the and keys to adjust the value. 1-/2-/3-/4-Core Ratio Limit [XX] This item appears only when you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this happens, revert to the default setting. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency...
...Manual] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] 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 set ...Use the and keys to adjust the value. 1-/2-/3-/4-Core Ratio Limit [XX] This item appears only when you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this happens, revert to the default setting. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency...