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... DVD contents Form factor Precision Tweaker 2 - P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O voltage at 0.00625V increment - vCPU_PLL: 160-step CPU & PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - xii ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x Optical... x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking protection - vPCH: 90-step chipset voltage control - button 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI ...
... DVD contents Form factor Precision Tweaker 2 - P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O voltage at 0.00625V increment - vCPU_PLL: 160-step CPU & PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - xii ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x Optical... x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking protection - vPCH: 90-step chipset voltage control - button 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI ...
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... ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-3 The P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 affords greater convenience to minimize power loss through BIOS tuning and the exclusive user interface. ASUS provides...P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 motherboards, DIGI+ VRM intelligently adjust Vcore PWM, integrated graphics voltages and frequency modulation to high speed connectivity. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in total. DIGI+ VRM New ASUS DIGI+ VRM upgrades motherboard power delivery to ensure optimized performance. It increases overclocking...
... ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-3 The P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 affords greater convenience to minimize power loss through BIOS tuning and the exclusive user interface. ASUS provides...P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 motherboards, DIGI+ VRM intelligently adjust Vcore PWM, integrated graphics voltages and frequency modulation to high speed connectivity. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in total. DIGI+ VRM New ASUS DIGI+ VRM upgrades motherboard power delivery to ensure optimized performance. It increases overclocking...
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...into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through the exclusive, user-friendly ASUS interface. EPU Tap into one software offers diverse and ease to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, and even interact with 7...failsafe settings and dramatically improves your performance with no need 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...
...into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through the exclusive, user-friendly ASUS interface. EPU Tap into one software offers diverse and ease to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, and even interact with 7...failsafe settings and dramatically improves your performance with no need 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...
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... eliminates the trouble of Q-LED, Q-Slot and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process! Quick and simple overclocking and setup sharing is a user-friendly utility that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to enable more intricate system control... shields it ideally protects your DIY experience. With better electric conductivity, it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-5 Chapter 1 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures...
... eliminates the trouble of Q-LED, Q-Slot and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process! Quick and simple overclocking and setup sharing is a user-friendly utility that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to enable more intricate system control... shields it ideally protects your DIY experience. With better electric conductivity, it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-5 Chapter 1 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures...
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For more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory 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), ... a more on 32-bit Windows OS, when you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Use a maximum of the following: - For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. To operate at the vendor-marked...
For more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory 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), ... a more on 32-bit Windows OS, when you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Use a maximum of the following: - For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. To operate at the vendor-marked...
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... enhance system performance. 1. This is plugged to a power source indicating that allows you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. Power-on switch The motherboard comes with a power-on switch that you to fine-tune...
... enhance system performance. 1. This is plugged to a power source indicating that allows you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. Power-on switch The motherboard comes with a power-on switch that you to fine-tune...
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...test processes. • Due to test one set of failsafe settings. function. • The MemOK! Chapter 2 • Refer to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system to memory tuning requirement, the... installed. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-15 switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory ...
...test processes. • Due to test one set of failsafe settings. function. • The MemOK! Chapter 2 • Refer to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system to memory tuning requirement, the... installed. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-15 switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory ...
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... the power cord before rebooting the system. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. Keep the..., which include system setup information such as system passwords. You must turn ON the computer. 4. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature.
... the power cord before rebooting the system. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. Keep the..., which include system setup information such as system passwords. You must turn ON the computer. 4. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature.
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... UEFI BIOS with the help of the BIOS may not exactly match what you want to use as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to enter the Setup utility... the various submenus and select from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in this section are needed for BIOS item modification. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to restart the system. Otherwise, POST continues with the ...
... UEFI BIOS with the help of the BIOS may not exactly match what you want to use as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to enter the Setup utility... the various submenus and select from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in this section are needed for BIOS item modification. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to restart the system. Otherwise, POST continues with the ...
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...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. To access ... 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 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Submenu item Version 2.00.1201....
...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. To access ... 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 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Submenu item Version 2.00.1201....
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ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-7 EFI BIOS Utility - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save... 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 All Cores (Can Adjust in OS) 43 Internal PLL...malfunction. 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...
ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-7 EFI BIOS Utility - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save... 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 All Cores (Can Adjust in OS) 43 Internal PLL...malfunction. 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...
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... If you to an individual Turbo ratio in BIOS. eXtreme Memory Profile [High Performance] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you set to set the profiles supported by your memory module. Use the and keys to adjust the ...OS) [XX] This item appears only when you to individually set to [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. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Selecting ...
... If you to an individual Turbo ratio in BIOS. eXtreme Memory Profile [High Performance] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you set to set the profiles supported by your memory module. Use the and keys to adjust the ...OS) [XX] This item appears only when you to individually set to [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. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Selecting ...
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...set the EPU Power Saving MODE item to [Enabled.] and allows you to set the EIST and Turbo Mode items to become unstable! ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-9 The values range from 1100MHz to select the EPU power saving mode. Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you ...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. The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency ...
...set the EPU Power Saving MODE item to [Enabled.] and allows you to set the EIST and Turbo Mode items to become unstable! ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-9 The values range from 1100MHz to select the EPU power saving mode. Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you ...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. The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency ...
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... frequency with a 10k Hz interval. The values range from the following percentages to CPU loading. Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. Additional Turbo Voltage [Auto] Use the and keys to 500k Hz with a 10k Hz interval. VRM Spread...
... frequency with a 10k Hz interval. The values range from the following percentages to CPU loading. Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. Additional Turbo Voltage [Auto] Use the and keys to 500k Hz with a 10k Hz interval. VRM Spread...
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...VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Maintains the VRM current balance. CPU Current Capability [100%] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. Some of woorking VRM phase. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. ... Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to get more transient and better thermal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-11 Reducing phase number under heavy system loading to set the iGPU Current Capability. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] ...
...VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Maintains the VRM current balance. CPU Current Capability [100%] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. Some of woorking VRM phase. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. ... Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to get more transient and better thermal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-11 Reducing phase number under heavy system loading to set the iGPU Current Capability. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] ...
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CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-13 Black CPU Manual Voltage 0.8V-1.22V CPU Offset Voltage 0.005V-0.060V iGPU Offset ... from 0.395x to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on Channel A/B. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. The values range from 0.395x to [Enabled] for EMI control.
CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-13 Black CPU Manual Voltage 0.8V-1.22V CPU Offset Voltage 0.005V-0.060V iGPU Offset ... from 0.395x to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on Channel A/B. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. The values range from 0.395x to [Enabled] for EMI control.
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.... Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support DIGI+ VRM CPU Current Capability DIGI+ VRM CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for overclocking. DIGI+ VRM Frequency Switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal. DIGI+ VRM Phase Control Increase phase number under light... under heavy system loading to get higher iGPU voltage and good performance but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to increase VRM efficiency. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power ...
.... Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support DIGI+ VRM CPU Current Capability DIGI+ VRM CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for overclocking. DIGI+ VRM Frequency Switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal. DIGI+ VRM Phase Control Increase phase number under light... under heavy system loading to get higher iGPU voltage and good performance but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to increase VRM efficiency. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power ...
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... and DRAM Bus voltage in WIndows® environment and takes effect in real-time without applying Applies all changes immediately For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more settings Click to restore all start-up . Setting a high voltage .... Auto Tuning Mode TurboV Load profile Target values Current values Click to show / hide more detailed adjustments in More Settings. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 4-7 After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch TurboV EVO by clicking Tool > TurboV EVO on the next system...
... and DRAM Bus voltage in WIndows® environment and takes effect in real-time without applying Applies all changes immediately For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more settings Click to restore all start-up . Setting a high voltage .... Auto Tuning Mode TurboV Load profile Target values Current values Click to show / hide more detailed adjustments in More Settings. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 4-7 After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch TurboV EVO by clicking Tool > TurboV EVO on the next system...
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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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... re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. Click OK to start auto-overclocking. Using Extreme Tuning 1. 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 system configuration. • To prevent overheating from...
... re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. Click OK to start auto-overclocking. Using Extreme Tuning 1. 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 system configuration. • To prevent overheating from...