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ASUS O.C. Contents 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-48 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced...3-21 3.5.7 APM 3-24 3.6 Monitor menu 3-25 3.7 Boot menu 3-28 3.8 Tools menu 3-29 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-29 3.8.2. Profile 3-30 3.9 Exit menu 3-31 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-32 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-32 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-35 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-36 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-37 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an...
ASUS O.C. Contents 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-48 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced...3-21 3.5.7 APM 3-24 3.6 Monitor menu 3-25 3.7 Boot menu 3-28 3.8 Tools menu 3-29 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-29 3.8.2. Profile 3-30 3.9 Exit menu 3-31 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-32 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-32 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-35 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-36 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-37 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an...
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... interface - AI Suite II - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution - ASUS O.C. DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - AI Charger+ - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM (continued on the next... 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at back panel) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM: ASUS DIGI+ VRM - MemOK! - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Disk Unlocker ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - P8Z68-V PRO specifications summary Bluetooth Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR...
... interface - AI Suite II - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution - ASUS O.C. DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - AI Charger+ - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM (continued on the next... 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at back panel) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM: ASUS DIGI+ VRM - MemOK! - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Disk Unlocker ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - P8Z68-V PRO specifications summary Bluetooth Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR...
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... cool environment. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 EPU Tap into one software offers diverse and ease to use software package. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This all the exclusive ASUS features into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through high efficient heat-exchange. This also reduces fan noise and extends...
... cool environment. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 EPU Tap into one software offers diverse and ease to use software package. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This all the exclusive ASUS features into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through high efficient heat-exchange. This also reduces fan noise and extends...
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...when the DIMM is tested. switch to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-15 switch Installing DIMMs that are ...requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is not properly installed. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for successful boot. Press and hold the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. 3. MemOK! switch lights continuously. Chapter 2 • Refer to ...
...when the DIMM is tested. switch to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-15 switch Installing DIMMs that are ...requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is not properly installed. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for successful boot. Press and hold the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. 3. MemOK! switch lights continuously. Chapter 2 • Refer to ...
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... can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Chapter 2 To erase the RTC..., reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to enable C.P.R. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC...
... can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Chapter 2 To erase the RTC..., reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to enable C.P.R. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC...
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... plugs. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. The power supply plugs are for your system, refer to fit... these connectors in only one orientation. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a power supply unit (PSU) that...
... plugs. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. The power supply plugs are for your system, refer to fit... these connectors in only one orientation. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a power supply unit (PSU) that...
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... short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. 2-48 Chapter 2: Hardware information Monitor b. Check the jumper settings and connections or call...
... short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. 2-48 Chapter 2: Hardware information Monitor b. Check the jumper settings and connections or call...
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...result to instability or failure to use as easy to boot. You can also turn the system off and then turn it as possible. The BIOS setup program is connected to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-1 Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel. 3.2... to restart the system. Users can be used under the Exit menu. 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 ensure optimum performance. The term "BIOS"...
...result to instability or failure to use as easy to boot. You can also turn the system off and then turn it as possible. The BIOS setup program is connected to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-1 Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel. 3.2... to restart the system. Users can be used under the Exit menu. 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 ensure optimum performance. The term "BIOS"...
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...saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - Refer to decide the boot priority. EZ Mode Monday [9/13/2010] P8Z68-V PRO BIOS Version : 0209 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 512 MB (DDR3 1066MHz) Exit/...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 program. The default screen for details...
...saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - Refer to decide the boot priority. EZ Mode Monday [9/13/2010] P8Z68-V PRO BIOS Version : 0209 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 512 MB (DDR3 1066MHz) Exit/...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 program. The default screen for details...
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... Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. 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 3-3 The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following... sections for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system...
... Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. 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 3-3 The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following... sections for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system...
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... of the selected item. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the screen. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. U��s�e�...
... of the selected item. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the screen. General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. U��s�e�...
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... Not Installed Boot Tool To clear the administrator password, key in the current password in the Enter Current Password box, and then press when prompted to create/confirm the password. • If you set , then this only limits access to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-5 EFI...
... Not Installed Boot Tool To clear the administrator password, key in the current password in the Enter Current Password box, and then press when prompted to create/confirm the password. • If you set , then this only limits access to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-5 EFI...
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... 43 Internal PLL Overvoltage Auto Memory Frequency Auto iGPU Max. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-7 Scroll down to malfunction. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen ...Auto Version 2.00.1201. Frequency Auto EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled > OC Tuner > DRAM Timing Control > CPU Power Management Boot Tool [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BLCK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select ...
... 43 Internal PLL Overvoltage Auto Memory Frequency Auto iGPU Max. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-7 Scroll down to malfunction. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen ...Auto Version 2.00.1201. Frequency Auto EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled > OC Tuner > DRAM Timing Control > CPU Power Management Boot Tool [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BLCK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select ...
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... to malfunction. Advanced Mode Main Ai Tweaker Advanced > CPU Configuration > System Agent Configuration > PCH Configuration > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM Monitor Exit Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults...
... to malfunction. Advanced Mode Main Ai Tweaker Advanced > CPU Configuration > System Agent Configuration > PCH Configuration > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM Monitor Exit Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults...
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...Ratio Auto Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled Hyper-threading Enabled Active Processor Cores All Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Execute Disable Bit Enabled Boot Tool Adjust Non-Turbo Ratio →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. ... General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-15 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its ...
...Ratio Auto Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled Hyper-threading Enabled Active Processor Cores All Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Execute Disable Bit Enabled Boot Tool Adjust Non-Turbo Ratio →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. ... General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-15 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its ...
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...] Disables this function. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems...
...] Disables this function. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems...
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...set the iGPU Multi-Monitor. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.3 PCH Configuration EFI BIOS Utility - Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-17 3.5.2 System Agent Configuration EFI BIOS Utility - Configuration options: [iGPU] [PCI/iGPU] [PCI/PCIE] [PCIE/PCI] iGPU Memory [64M] ... [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Initiate Graphic Adapter [PCIE/PCI] Allows you to set the Render Standy. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker...
...set the iGPU Multi-Monitor. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.3 PCH Configuration EFI BIOS Utility - Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-17 3.5.2 System Agent Configuration EFI BIOS Utility - Configuration options: [iGPU] [PCI/iGPU] [PCI/PCIE] [PCIE/PCI] iGPU Memory [64M] ... [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Initiate Graphic Adapter [PCIE/PCI] Allows you to set the Render Standy. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker...
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...Check Enabled SATA 6G_1 (Gray) Not Present Hot Plug Disabled SATA 6G_2 (Gray) Not Present Hot Plug Disabled SATA 3G_3 (Blue) ASUS CB-521 ATAPI Hot Plug Disabled SATA 3G_4 (Blue) Not Present Hot Plug Disabled SATA 3G_5 (Blue) Not Present Hot Plug ...Disabled SATA 3G_6 (Blue) Not Present Boot Tool (1) IDE Mode. (2) AHCI Mode. (3) RAID Mode. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt....
...Check Enabled SATA 6G_1 (Gray) Not Present Hot Plug Disabled SATA 6G_2 (Gray) Not Present Hot Plug Disabled SATA 3G_3 (Blue) ASUS CB-521 ATAPI Hot Plug Disabled SATA 3G_4 (Blue) Not Present Hot Plug Disabled SATA 3G_5 (Blue) Not Present Hot Plug ...Disabled SATA 3G_6 (Blue) Not Present Boot Tool (1) IDE Mode. (2) AHCI Mode. (3) RAID Mode. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt....
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... system to change the USB-related features. DISABLE option will keep USB devices available only for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off Disabled Boot Tool Enables Legacy USB support. Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB 3.0 devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices...
... system to change the USB-related features. DISABLE option will keep USB devices available only for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off Disabled Boot Tool Enables Legacy USB support. Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB 3.0 devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices...
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... audio module supports. [HD] [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-21 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor...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....
... audio module supports. [HD] [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-21 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor...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....