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Contents 4.3.4 TurboV EVO 4-7 4.3.5 EPU 4-12 4.3.6 ASUS FAN Xpert 4-13 4.3.7 ASUS Probe II 4-14 4.3.8 Ai Charger 4-15 4.3.9 Audio configurations 4-16 4.4 RAID configurations 4-17 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-17 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-18 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-18 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-18 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-24 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver...
Contents 4.3.4 TurboV EVO 4-7 4.3.5 EPU 4-12 4.3.6 ASUS FAN Xpert 4-13 4.3.7 ASUS Probe II 4-14 4.3.8 Ai Charger 4-15 4.3.9 Audio configurations 4-16 4.4 RAID configurations 4-17 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-17 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-18 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-18 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-18 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-24 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver...
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...the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the...following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. viii Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you ...
...the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the...following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. viii Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you ...
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... - • • • - • • • - • • • - • • Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Load the X.M.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: S upports four (4) modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel... DS ELPIDA D9KPT D9JNL D9KPT(ECC) D9KPT D9JNL D9KPT(ECC) 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 - ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-11 DS Elixir N2CB1G80CN-BE -
... - • • • - • • • - • • • - • • Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Load the X.M.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: S upports four (4) modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel... DS ELPIDA D9KPT D9JNL D9KPT(ECC) D9KPT D9JNL D9KPT(ECC) 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 - ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-11 DS Elixir N2CB1G80CN-BE -
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...• The MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. A messgae will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch lights continuously. It takes about 5-10 seconds. •...does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-15 Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for successful boot. 3. switch until the ...
...• The MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. A messgae will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch lights continuously. It takes about 5-10 seconds. •...does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-15 Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for successful boot. 3. switch until the ...
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...TPU LED (O2LED1) near the TPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned to Enable under the OS environment, the TPU function will use the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. ...Chapter 2 4. However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the last setting you change the switch setting to Enable. Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard ...
...TPU LED (O2LED1) near the TPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned to Enable under the OS environment, the TPU function will use the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. ...Chapter 2 4. However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the last setting you change the switch setting to Enable. Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard ...
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...Enable when the system is powered off. • The EPU LED (O2LED2) near the EPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned to Enable will automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consumption. Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard ... application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may change the switch setting to Enable under the OS environment, the EPU function will use the last setting you have made. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-17 Chapter...
...Enable when the system is powered off. • The EPU LED (O2LED2) near the EPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned to Enable will automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consumption. Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard ... application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may change the switch setting to Enable under the OS environment, the EPU function will use the last setting you have made. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-17 Chapter...
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... system hangs due to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time ...which include system setup information such as system passwords. 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 .... 2. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on the power supply...
... system hangs due to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time ...which include system setup information such as system passwords. 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 .... 2. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on the power supply...
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... 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z68 chipset. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-21 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. Chapter 2 • These connectors are using NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. If you intend to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb...
... 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z68 chipset. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-21 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. Chapter 2 • These connectors are using NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. If you intend to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb...
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...8226; You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set , refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel... Intel® Z68 chipset. • These connectors are using NCQ, please check the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is [AHCI Mode]. Intel® Z68 Serial...
...8226; You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set , refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel... Intel® Z68 chipset. • These connectors are using NCQ, please check the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is [AHCI Mode]. Intel® Z68 Serial...
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... to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this USB 3.0 connector, you can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to this connector to 480 MBps connection speed. If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is not supported. ... before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using NCQ, set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to [Enabled]. Chapter 2 • The SATA6G_E1/E2 (navy blue) connectors are for details. 4. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-23 3. Refer to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial...
... to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this USB 3.0 connector, you can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to this connector to 480 MBps connection speed. If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is not supported. ... before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using NCQ, set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to [Enabled]. Chapter 2 • The SATA6G_E1/E2 (navy blue) connectors are for details. 4. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-23 3. Refer to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial...
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...connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power LED. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-29 Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. The ... LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the HDD ...
...connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power LED. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-29 Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. The ... LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the HDD ...
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... for your USB 3.0 devices. • If you want to use the hot-plug function of the external SATA ports, you have to set the JMB Storage Controller item in the BIOS setting to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for details. 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information DVI port 10. VGA port 6. 2.3.10 Rear...
... for your USB 3.0 devices. • If you want to use the hot-plug function of the external SATA ports, you have to set the JMB Storage Controller item in the BIOS setting to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for details. 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information DVI port 10. VGA port 6. 2.3.10 Rear...
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...If your retailer for the first time 1. At power on the BIOS setting. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to a power outlet that all the connections, ... mode, depending on , hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. 2-48 Chapter 2: Hardware information Be sure that is ON, pressing the power switch for more ...beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to green after the system LED turns on the chain) c. Monitor b. Turn on the devices in ...
...If your retailer for the first time 1. At power on the BIOS setting. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to a power outlet that all the connections, ... mode, depending on , hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. 2-48 Chapter 2: Hardware information Be sure that is ON, pressing the power switch for more ...beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to green after the system LED turns on the chain) c. Monitor b. Turn on the devices in ...
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... screens shown in this user manual refers to ensure optimum performance. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-1 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to boot. Users can change the default BIOS settings except in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. Otherwise, POST continues with the same...
... screens shown in this user manual refers to ensure optimum performance. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-1 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to boot. Users can change the default BIOS settings except in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. Otherwise, POST continues with the same...
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... Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-3 Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio...
... Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-3 Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio...
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...1 Boot Tool Save BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Load from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. ASUS O.C. Save to Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to Profile The Setup...Your CMOS Profile Label Save to Profile Add Your CMOS Profile Load from one to store or load multiple BIOS settings. 3.8.2. Key in ��t�h�e���p�r�o�f�i�le� number that saved your...
...1 Boot Tool Save BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Load from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. ASUS O.C. Save to Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to Profile The Setup...Your CMOS Profile Label Save to Profile Add Your CMOS Profile Load from one to store or load multiple BIOS settings. 3.8.2. Key in ��t�h�e���p�r�o�f�i�le� number that saved your...
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...or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to recover BIOS setting. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may... be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ...
...or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to recover BIOS setting. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may... be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ...
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... Current values Click to show / hide more detailed adjustments in More Settings. For system stability, all changes immediately For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more settings Click to restore all start-up . Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 4-7 4.3.4 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that offers automatic and easy overlocking and system...
... Current values Click to show / hide more detailed adjustments in More Settings. For system stability, all changes immediately For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more settings Click to restore all start-up . Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 4-7 4.3.4 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that offers automatic and easy overlocking and system...
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Using Extreme Tuning 1. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. 2. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Read through the warning messages and click OK to start auto-overclocking. After re-entering Windows, a message ... OK to start auto-overclocking. 3. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme. 2. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support 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 and the...
Using Extreme Tuning 1. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. 2. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Read through the warning messages and click OK to start auto-overclocking. After re-entering Windows, a message ... OK to start auto-overclocking. 3. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme. 2. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support 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 and the...
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... starts further system overclocking and stability test. 3. If you want to exit. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 4-11 Click OK to cancel the Overclocking process. 5. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. TurboV automatically adjusts and saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning...
... starts further system overclocking and stability test. 3. If you want to exit. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 4-11 Click OK to cancel the Overclocking process. 5. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. TurboV automatically adjusts and saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning...