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... and describing the problem (please do NOT send large attachments such as source code archives etc to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as required under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL"). or (2) the serial number of shipment with the complete machinereadable "work that uses the Library") for...
... and describing the problem (please do NOT send large attachments such as source code archives etc to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as required under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL"). or (2) the serial number of shipment with the complete machinereadable "work that uses the Library") for...
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... 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 disk without entering the OS 4-24 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-24 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-25 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-26 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI...
... 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 disk without entering the OS 4-24 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-24 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-25 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-26 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI...
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...;ix�® VirtuTM supports Windows® 7 operating systems. Intel® Z68 Express Chipset - 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) - 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (blue) - Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI-D, and RGB ports Supports HDMI with max. ATAPI devices are for data hard drives only. P8Z68-V PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors Supports 32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * T�h�...
...;ix�® VirtuTM supports Windows® 7 operating systems. Intel® Z68 Express Chipset - 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) - 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (blue) - Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI-D, and RGB ports Supports HDMI with max. ATAPI devices are for data hard drives only. P8Z68-V PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors Supports 32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * T�h�...
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... - vDRAM Bus: 160-step memory voltage control - vPCH: 90-step chipset voltage control - P8Z68-V PRO 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) 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (2 x gray, 2 x navy blue) 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue) 2 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) 2 x Power Fan connector (3-pin) 2 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x Front panel audio connector...
... - vDRAM Bus: 160-step memory voltage control - vPCH: 90-step chipset voltage control - P8Z68-V PRO 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) 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (2 x gray, 2 x navy blue) 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue) 2 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) 2 x Power Fan connector (3-pin) 2 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x Front panel audio connector...
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... fast, yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to high speed connectivity. The P8Z68-V PRO affords greater convenience to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in diverse situations. With iGPU on P8Z68-V PRO motherboards, DIGI+ VRM intelligently adjust Vcore PWM, integrated graphics voltages and frequency modulation to ensure optimized performance. The DIGI+ VRM digital power design empowers users with superior flexibility...
... fast, yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to high speed connectivity. The P8Z68-V PRO affords greater convenience to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in diverse situations. With iGPU on P8Z68-V PRO motherboards, DIGI+ VRM intelligently adjust Vcore PWM, integrated graphics voltages and frequency modulation to ensure optimized performance. The DIGI+ VRM digital power design empowers users with superior flexibility...
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... eliminates the trouble of Q-LED, Q-Slot and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is facilitated by the F12 hotkey BIOS snapshot feature. Chapter 1 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to enable more intricate system control, including detailed DRAM information. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 1-5 Users can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with full storage space utilization helping deliver...
... eliminates the trouble of Q-LED, Q-Slot and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is facilitated by the F12 hotkey BIOS snapshot feature. Chapter 1 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to enable more intricate system control, including detailed DRAM information. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 1-5 Users can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with full storage space utilization helping deliver...
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... CPU behavior, DDR3 2400 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. G.SKILL F3-17600CL8D-4GBPS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2200 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage - 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • * The above are supported by this motherboard, however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO...
... CPU behavior, DDR3 2400 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. G.SKILL F3-17600CL8D-4GBPS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2200 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage - 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • * The above are supported by this motherboard, however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO...
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... and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system to test one set is not properly installed. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-15 switch lights continuously. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot after turning on the computer. If the installed DIMMs still fail to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of failsafe settings...
... and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system to test one set is not properly installed. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-15 switch lights continuously. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot after turning on the computer. If the installed DIMMs still fail to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of failsafe settings...
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... enter Safe Mode. Note that DVI-D/HDMI dual output works in OS environment only and that during POST or BIOS setup, only DVI-D output is a configuration example for VGA output. • This motherboard comes with multiple VGA output that your motherboard, the system will lead to monitor overscan or underscan. Using the CPU/Memory of higher speed and bandwidth with integrated GPU and install an add-on VGA card on VGA card as the VGA...
... enter Safe Mode. Note that DVI-D/HDMI dual output works in OS environment only and that during POST or BIOS setup, only DVI-D output is a configuration example for VGA output. • This motherboard comes with multiple VGA output that your motherboard, the system will lead to monitor overscan or underscan. Using the CPU/Memory of higher speed and bandwidth with integrated GPU and install an add-on VGA card on VGA card as the VGA...
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... convenient mouse input. We strongly recommend that you change modes from the Exit menu or from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that are for reference purposes only, and may result to instability or failure to boot. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. When you start up the computer, the system provides you...
... convenient mouse input. We strongly recommend that you change modes from the Exit menu or from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that are for reference purposes only, and may result to instability or failure to boot. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. When you start up the computer, the system provides you...
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...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 Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Renesas USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Bluetooth Controller Bluetooth Controller VIA 1394 Controller Disabled Enabled PCI Express X16_3 slot (black) bandwidth Enabled Enabled Auto PCI Express X1_1 slot or USB3.0 switch X1 Slot Marvell Storage Controller AHCI Mode Marvell Storage OPROM Enabled Boot...
...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 Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Renesas USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Bluetooth Controller Bluetooth Controller VIA 1394 Controller Disabled Enabled PCI Express X16_3 slot (black) bandwidth Enabled Enabled Auto PCI Express X1_1 slot or USB3.0 switch X1 Slot Marvell Storage Controller AHCI Mode Marvell Storage OPROM Enabled Boot...
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... Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Bluetooth Controller Enabled VIA 1394 Controller Enabled PCI Express X16_3 slot (black) bandwidth Auto Marvell Storage Controller AHCI Mode Marvell Storage OPROM Enabled JMB Storage Controller Enabled JMB Storage OPROM Enabled Display OptionRom in POST Enabled Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Azalia HD Audio →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2010 American...
... Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Bluetooth Controller Enabled VIA 1394 Controller Enabled PCI Express X16_3 slot (black) bandwidth Auto Marvell Storage Controller AHCI Mode Marvell Storage OPROM Enabled JMB Storage Controller Enabled JMB Storage OPROM Enabled Display OptionRom in POST Enabled Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Azalia HD Audio →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2010 American...
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... 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] JMB Storage Controller [Enabled] Allows you to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to [HDMI] for high performance support. (USB3_34, eSATA ports, PCIeX1_1, PCIeX1_2 will be disabled.) [X1 mode] PCIeX16_3 slot runs at X4 mode for HDMI audio output. VIA 1394 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard IEEE 1394a controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. AHCI...
... 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] JMB Storage Controller [Enabled] Allows you to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to [HDMI] for high performance support. (USB3_34, eSATA ports, PCIeX1_1, PCIeX1_2 will be disabled.) [X1 mode] PCIeX16_3 slot runs at X4 mode for HDMI audio output. VIA 1394 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard IEEE 1394a controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. AHCI...
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... manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in Windows® environment. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the corresponding sections for this motherboard. Refer to download the latest BIOS file for details on the AI Suite II main menu bar. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails...
... manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in Windows® environment. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the corresponding sections for this motherboard. Refer to download the latest BIOS file for details on the AI Suite II main menu bar. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails...
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... the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When the ASUS Logo appears, press to copy the current BIOS file that you to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive...
... the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When the ASUS Logo appears, press to copy the current BIOS file that you to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive...
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... motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that the motherboard supports. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The Manual menu contains the list of the user manual. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 4-1 The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Click the Contact tab to use the devices. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. The contents of the support DVD to install. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu...
... motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that the motherboard supports. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The Manual menu contains the list of the user manual. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 4-1 The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Click the Contact tab to use the devices. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. The contents of the support DVD to install. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu...
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...Chapter 4: Software support Due to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility: 1. Reset Disks to display the utility main menu. To do this: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. During POST, press + to Non-RAID 4. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. To install the SATA hard disks for details on each drive. 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You...
...Chapter 4: Software support Due to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility: 1. Reset Disks to display the utility main menu. To do this: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. During POST, press + to Non-RAID 4. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. To install the SATA hard disks for details on each drive. 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You...
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...; operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in Windows®: 1. Select USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. 4. To work around this OS limitation, refer to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive. 5. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector.
...; operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in Windows®: 1. Select USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. 4. To work around this OS limitation, refer to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive. 5. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector.
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... you to complete the installation. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for Windows® Vista or later OS: 1. Click the name of the device you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you 've inserted, go to complete the installation. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 4-25 party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Before loading the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive.
... you to complete the installation. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for Windows® Vista or later OS: 1. Click the name of the device you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you 've inserted, go to complete the installation. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 4-25 party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Before loading the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive.
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... ID (PID) are displayed. 5. Double-click the file. Refer to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. Select Device Manager. Browse the contents of the USB floppy disk drive varies with different vendors. 4. Right-click My Computer on the Windows® desktop or start menu, and then select Manage from a floppy disk during the OS installation. Using another computer, plug the USB floppy disk drive, and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. 2. 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive Due to select the...
... ID (PID) are displayed. 5. Double-click the file. Refer to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. Select Device Manager. Browse the contents of the USB floppy disk drive varies with different vendors. 4. Right-click My Computer on the Windows® desktop or start menu, and then select Manage from a floppy disk during the OS installation. Using another computer, plug the USB floppy disk drive, and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. 2. 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive Due to select the...