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... 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 - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice.... USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x VGA port 8-channel Audio I /O voltage at 0.00625V increment - P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor Precision Tweaker 2 - x 9.6 in . xii ...
... 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 - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice.... USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x VGA port 8-channel Audio I /O voltage at 0.00625V increment - P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor Precision Tweaker 2 - x 9.6 in . xii ...
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... by half to enhance system stability through BIOS tuning and the exclusive user interface. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-3 With iGPU on P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 motherboards, DIGI+ VRM intelligently adjust Vcore PWM, integrated graphics voltages and frequency modulation to minimize power loss through enabling spread spectrum. It increases overclocking range while performance reaches its full potential. 2X Less Radiation...
... by half to enhance system stability through BIOS tuning and the exclusive user interface. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-3 With iGPU on P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 motherboards, DIGI+ VRM intelligently adjust Vcore PWM, integrated graphics voltages and frequency modulation to minimize power loss through enabling spread spectrum. It increases overclocking range while performance reaches its full potential. 2X Less Radiation...
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.... BT GO! (Bluetooth) Onboard Bluetooth wireless design enables smart connectivity to Bluetooth devices with no additional adapter. comes with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your performance with 7 special functions...performance. All are accessible through Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. 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 the elegant appearance! 1-4 Chapter 1: ...
.... BT GO! (Bluetooth) Onboard Bluetooth wireless design enables smart connectivity to Bluetooth devices with no additional adapter. comes with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your performance with 7 special functions...performance. All are accessible through Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. 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 the elegant appearance! 1-4 Chapter 1: ...
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...design speed up and simplify the DIY process! Supports hard drives over 2.2TB ASUS UEFI BIOS natively supports hard drives larger than traditional BIOS versions. Quick and simple overclocking and setup sharing is for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand far more intricate system ... shields it ideally protects your DIY experience. This unique module eliminates the trouble of their operating system. 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 enable more flexible...
...design speed up and simplify the DIY process! Supports hard drives over 2.2TB ASUS UEFI BIOS natively supports hard drives larger than traditional BIOS versions. Quick and simple overclocking and setup sharing is for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand far more intricate system ... shields it ideally protects your DIY experience. This unique module eliminates the trouble of their operating system. 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 enable more flexible...
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... the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. 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 recommended to... that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. For more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Chapter 2 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3...
... the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. 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 recommended to... that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. For more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Chapter 2 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3...
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... onboard power-on switch that you to power up or wake up the system. The switch also lights up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. Chapter 2 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.5 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you should shut down the...
... onboard power-on switch that you to power up or wake up the system. The switch also lights up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. Chapter 2 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.5 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you should shut down the...
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... • The MemOK! ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-15 MemOK! switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. Press and hold the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If...continuously. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot after using the MemOK! switch to memory tuning requirement, the...
... • The MemOK! ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-15 MemOK! switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. Press and hold the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If...continuously. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot after using the MemOK! switch to memory tuning requirement, the...
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... power cord and turn off is required to enable C.P.R. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to overclocking. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10...
... power cord and turn off is required to enable C.P.R. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to overclocking. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10...
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...section 3.9 Exit Menu for BIOS item modification. Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. 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. In normal ... Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are for reference purposes only, and may result to instability or...
...section 3.9 Exit Menu for BIOS item modification. Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. 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. In normal ... Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are for reference purposes only, and may result to instability or...
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...For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-3 Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Copyright (C) 2010 ... 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. ...
...For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-3 Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Copyright (C) 2010 ... 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. ...
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...00.1201. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-7 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on CHB Auto CPU Spread Spectrum Auto Version 2.00.1201. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : 4429MHz Target DRAM Speed : 1097MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto... Frequency Auto iGPU Max. 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 system...
...00.1201. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-7 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on CHB Auto CPU Spread Spectrum Auto Version 2.00.1201. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : 4429MHz Target DRAM Speed : 1097MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto... Frequency Auto iGPU Max. 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 system...
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...settings. Use the and keys to adjust the value. 1-/2-/3-/4-Core Ratio Limit [XX] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you to 300.0MHz. Select any of active cores can also key in BIOS. If this item ... operating frequency. You can be set to one single Turbo ratio in OS. [By Per Core (Cannot 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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Profile #1] [Profile #2] Turbo Ratio...
...settings. Use the and keys to adjust the value. 1-/2-/3-/4-Core Ratio Limit [XX] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you to 300.0MHz. Select any of active cores can also key in BIOS. If this item ... operating frequency. You can be set to one single Turbo ratio in OS. [By Per Core (Cannot 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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Profile #1] [Profile #2] Turbo Ratio...
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... and keys to [Enabled]. 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 following five items appear only when you to the default settings... [Enabled] Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Changing the values in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-9 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to become unstable! iGPU Max.
... and keys to [Enabled]. 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 following five items appear only when you to the default settings... [Enabled] Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Changing the values in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-9 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to become unstable! iGPU Max.
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... adjust the value. 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. Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Use and key to 500k Hz with a 10k Hz interval. Long Duration...
... adjust the value. 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. Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Use and key to 500k Hz with a 10k Hz interval. Long Duration...
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...the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Maintains the VRM current balance. CPU Current Capability [100%] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] iGPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you set the Phase Control item to set...Proceeds the full phase mode. CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set the Offset voltage. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-11 The thermal conditions should be monitored. Some of woorking VRM phase. Phase Control [Extreme] Phase number is the number of...
...the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Maintains the VRM current balance. CPU Current Capability [100%] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] iGPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you set the Phase Control item to set...Proceeds the full phase mode. CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set the Offset voltage. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-11 The thermal conditions should be monitored. Some of woorking VRM phase. Phase Control [Extreme] Phase number is the number of...
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Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 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 Voltage DRAM Voltage VCCIO Voltage CPU PLL Voltage PCH.../B [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. The values range from 0.395x to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. Different ratio...
Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 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 Voltage DRAM Voltage VCCIO Voltage CPU PLL Voltage PCH.../B [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. The values range from 0.395x to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. Different ratio...
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... thermal. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. iGPU Load-line Calibration Higher value could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. DIGI+ VRM Phase Control Increase phase number under light system loading to...Current Capability DIGI+ VRM CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for overclocking. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery. Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to increase...
... thermal. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. iGPU Load-line Calibration Higher value could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. DIGI+ VRM Phase Control Increase phase number under light system loading to...Current Capability DIGI+ VRM CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for overclocking. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery. Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to increase...
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... Undoes all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 4-7 Refer to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Refer to the software manual in real-time without applying Applies all changes made in TurboV will not be saved to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM...
... Undoes all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 4-7 Refer to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Refer to the software manual in real-time without applying Applies all changes made in TurboV will not be saved to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM...
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... Current values Click 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. GPU Boost Target values Current values Click to restart the system.
... Current values Click 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. GPU Boost Target values Current values Click to restart the system.
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...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 damaging the motherboard, a better thermal environment is strongly recommended. • Fast Tuning: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking... tab and then click Fast. 2. Read through the warning messages and click OK to start auto-overclocking. 3. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme. 2. Read through the warning messages and...
...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 damaging the motherboard, a better thermal environment is strongly recommended. • Fast Tuning: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking... tab and then click Fast. 2. Read through the warning messages and click OK to start auto-overclocking. 3. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme. 2. Read through the warning messages and...