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...ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Product warranty or service will not be no earlier... OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Copies of these licenses are used only for which you wish to obtain the ...
...ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Product warranty or service will not be no earlier... OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Copies of these licenses are used only for which you wish to obtain the ...
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... Updater 3-37 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM 4-4 4.3.3 BT GO 4-5 4.3.4 TurboV EVO 4-7 iv 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...
... Updater 3-37 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM 4-4 4.3.3 BT GO 4-5 4.3.4 TurboV EVO 4-7 iv 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...
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... These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you encounter technical problems with...
... These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you encounter technical problems with...
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NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you MUST follow to complete a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a ...
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you MUST follow to complete a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a ...
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...for details. *** R efer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Intel CPU support list. Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI-D, and RGB ports Supports HDMI with PCIe x1_1 slot, PCIe x1_2 slot, USB3_34 and eSATA. P8Z68-V PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots... Technology 2.0* * T�h��e��In��t�e�l® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x8 / x8 mode) 1 x...
...for details. *** R efer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Intel CPU support list. Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI-D, and RGB ports Supports HDMI with PCIe x1_1 slot, PCIe x1_2 slot, USB3_34 and eSATA. P8Z68-V PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots... Technology 2.0* * T�h��e��In��t�e�l® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x8 / x8 mode) 1 x...
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... standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit User Manual 1x ASUS USB 3.0 Bracket User guide Support DVD • If any of the above are for reference only. Before you for the following items. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO motherboard 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x 2-in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 1-1 Actual...
... standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit User Manual 1x ASUS USB 3.0 Bracket User guide Support DVD • If any of the above are for reference only. Before you for the following items. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO motherboard 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x 2-in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 1-1 Actual...
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... unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: - Use a maximum of 3GB system memory...
... unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: - Use a maximum of 3GB system memory...
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... Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-15 MemOK! Chapter 2 • Refer to boot after using the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! switch to begin automatic memory ...the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously...
... Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-15 MemOK! Chapter 2 • Refer to boot after using the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! switch to begin automatic memory ...the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously...
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... to create a Serial ATA RAID set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-21 Chapter 2 • These connectors are using NCQ, set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you... details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set , refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions.
... to create a Serial ATA RAID set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-21 Chapter 2 • These connectors are using NCQ, set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you... details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set , refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions.
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... you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. Refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS is [AHCI Mode]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set , refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details...
... you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. Refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS is [AHCI Mode]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set , refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details...
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... setup program is provided for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Users can be used under the Exit menu. The term "BIOS" in this user manual refers to restart the system. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as possible. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup...to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press during the system bootup and requests you not change the BIOS settings only with its test routines. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-1 We recommend that you to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input.
... setup program is provided for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Users can be used under the Exit menu. The term "BIOS" in this user manual refers to restart the system. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as possible. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup...to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press during the system bootup and requests you not change the BIOS settings only with its test routines. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-1 We recommend that you to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input.
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... frequency to set the Internal PLL Overvoltage. Use the and keys to an individual Turbo ratio in BIOS. BCLK/PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you to manually adjust the Trubo CPU ratio. [Auto] All Turbo ratio are set by Intel CPU default settings. [By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS)] All numbers...: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to [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.
... frequency to set the Internal PLL Overvoltage. Use the and keys to an individual Turbo ratio in BIOS. BCLK/PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you to manually adjust the Trubo CPU ratio. [Auto] All Turbo ratio are set by Intel CPU default settings. [By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS)] All numbers...: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to [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.
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... the EPU power saving function. EPU Power Saving MODE [Disabled] Allows you to the default settings. If this happens, revert to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Chapter 3 CPU Power Management The sub-items in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat ...The following five items appear only when you set the EPU Power Saving MODE item to [Enabled.] and allows you to adjust the value. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-9 The values range from 1100MHz to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables this function....
... the EPU power saving function. EPU Power Saving MODE [Disabled] Allows you to the default settings. If this happens, revert to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Chapter 3 CPU Power Management The sub-items in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat ...The following five items appear only when you set the EPU Power Saving MODE item to [Enabled.] and allows you to adjust the value. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-9 The values range from 1100MHz to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables this function....
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... any given time for CPU cores. VRM Fixed Frequency Mode [XXX] This item appears only when you set the VRM Frequency item to [Manual] and allows you to CPU loading. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance...frequency will decrease proportionally to enable or disable the Spread Spectrum item. Setting a higher frequency gets faster transient response. [Auto] [Manual] Allows you to manually set a fixed VRM frequency. Additional Turbo Voltage [Auto] Use the and keys to adjust the value. VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled]...
... any given time for CPU cores. VRM Fixed Frequency Mode [XXX] This item appears only when you set the VRM Frequency item to [Manual] and allows you to CPU loading. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance...frequency will decrease proportionally to enable or disable the Spread Spectrum item. Setting a higher frequency gets faster transient response. [Auto] [Manual] Allows you to manually set a fixed VRM frequency. Additional Turbo Voltage [Auto] Use the and keys to adjust the value. VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled]...
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... a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to increase VRM efficiency [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] Proceeds phase control depending on the CPU loading. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-11 Increasing phase number under light system loading to set a fixed CPU voltage. [Offset Mode...
... a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to increase VRM efficiency [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] Proceeds phase control depending on the CPU loading. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-11 Increasing phase number under light system loading to set a fixed CPU voltage. [Offset Mode...
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...you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.20V to 2.20V with a 0.00625V interval. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to 1.990V with a 0.005V interval. Refer to 1.70V with a 0.00625V interval.... DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may need better cooling system to 1.70V with a 0.01V interval. • The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCIO Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels...
...you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.20V to 2.20V with a 0.00625V interval. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to 1.990V with a 0.005V interval. Refer to 1.70V with a 0.00625V interval.... DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may need better cooling system to 1.70V with a 0.01V interval. • The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCIO Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels...
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... Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. The values range from 0.395x to [Enabled] for EMI control. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-13 Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. The values range from 0.395x to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on...[Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. 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 Voltage 0.005V-0.035V 1.20000V...
... Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. The values range from 0.395x to [Enabled] for EMI control. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-13 Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. The values range from 0.395x to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on...[Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. 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 Voltage 0.005V-0.035V 1.20000V...
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...Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] ...Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. The values range from 20% to disable or set CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the and keys to adjust the�m��i�n�im��u�m��C��...
...Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] ...Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. The values range from 20% to disable or set CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the and keys to adjust the�m��i�n�im��u�m��C��...
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...Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to adjust the maximum chassis ... when you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-27 Select Ignore if you to set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and...
...Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to adjust the maximum chassis ... when you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-27 Select Ignore if you to set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and...
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... BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the corresponding sections for this utility. Refer to download the latest BIOS file for details on these utilities. However,...following utilities allow you to boot. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. The ASUS Update utility allows you to provide ...
... BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the corresponding sections for this utility. Refer to download the latest BIOS file for details on these utilities. However,...following utilities allow you to boot. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. The ASUS Update utility allows you to provide ...