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... Configuration 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 operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the...
... Configuration 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 operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the...
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... guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional...
... guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional...
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...P8Z68-V PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O voltage at 0.00625V increment - vPCH: 90-step chipset voltage control - button 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS... 3, F12 PrintScreen Function WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus ...
...P8Z68-V PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O voltage at 0.00625V increment - vPCH: 90-step chipset voltage control - button 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS... 3, F12 PrintScreen Function WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus ...
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... no discrete graphics are needed, the graphics card is supported by the F12 hotkey BIOS snapshot feature. making the system more flexible and convenient mouse input. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 1-5 It allows users to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to fully utilize the unique capabilities of connecting the system panel cables...
... no discrete graphics are needed, the graphics card is supported by the F12 hotkey BIOS snapshot feature. making the system more flexible and convenient mouse input. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 1-5 It allows users to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to fully utilize the unique capabilities of connecting the system panel cables...
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... after turning on the computer. To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! MemOK! ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-15 Press and hold the MemOK! Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after using the... MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. switch to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot and load BIOS default settings. function.
... after turning on the computer. To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! MemOK! ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-15 Press and hold the MemOK! Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after using the... MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. switch to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot and load BIOS default settings. function.
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Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. Users can also turn the system off and then turn it lets you with the help of the BIOS may not exactly match what you to run this last...ensure system compatibility and stability. You can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with its test routines. You can be used under the Exit menu. The term "BIOS" in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-1 Otherwise, POST continues with the same smoothness as storage ...
Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. Users can also turn the system off and then turn it lets you with the help of the BIOS may not exactly match what you to run this last...ensure system compatibility and stability. You can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with its test routines. You can be used under the Exit menu. The term "BIOS" in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-1 Otherwise, POST continues with the same smoothness as storage ...
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... ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-29 Profile > ASUS SPD Information Monitor Boot Tool Be used to confirm your choice. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS O.C. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ... Flash 2 Utility Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. Setup Mode [EZ Mode]...
... ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-29 Profile > ASUS SPD Information Monitor Boot Tool Be used to confirm your choice. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS O.C. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ... Flash 2 Utility Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. Setup Mode [EZ Mode]...
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...show Not Installed if no profile is created. 3.8.2. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. �K�e��y��in a profile number from one to store or load...press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile Monitor Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not ...
...show Not Installed if no profile is created. 3.8.2. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. �K�e��y��in a profile number from one to store or load...press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile Monitor Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not ...
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... ASUS Update utility allows you to boot. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from an updated BIOS file • Save the current BIOS file • View the BIOS version information This utility is potentially risky. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to the corresponding sections for this utility. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using this motherboard. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates...
... ASUS Update utility allows you to boot. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from an updated BIOS file • Save the current BIOS file • View the BIOS version information This utility is potentially risky. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to the corresponding sections for this utility. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using this motherboard. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates...
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... to download. Select the BIOS version that you want to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on the screen. 3. Click Yes if you to complete the update process. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-33 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Chapter...
... to download. Select the BIOS version that you want to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on the screen. 3. Click Yes if you to complete the update process. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-33 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Chapter...
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.... 2. Click Yes if you want to continue. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next.
.... 2. Click Yes if you want to continue. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next.
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Before you to update the BIOS without having to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to switch to enable it. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-35 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start...
Before you to update the BIOS without having to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to switch to enable it. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-35 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start...
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... NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. If you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Insert the motherboard...
... NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. If you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Insert the motherboard...
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... FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in DOS environment. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-37 Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to show...
... FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in DOS environment. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as the boot device. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-37 Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to show...
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... alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: P8Z68-V PRO VER: 0204 DATE: 08/05/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. Press any key to continue.
... alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: P8Z68-V PRO VER: 0204 DATE: 08/05/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. Press any key to continue.
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... the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to confirm BIOS update. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-39 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc...
... the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to confirm BIOS update. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-39 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc...
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... Follow the onscreen instructions to the optical drive. Click the icon to the software manual in this user manual are for reference only. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 4-3 Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you through the installation. The actual screenshots vary with models. • ...The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor or update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to customize the settings of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that integrates ...
... Follow the onscreen instructions to the optical drive. Click the icon to the software manual in this user manual are for reference only. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 4-3 Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you through the installation. The actual screenshots vary with models. • ...The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor or update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to customize the settings of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that integrates ...
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... SSD exceeds 64GB, storage capacity left out of caching can only be identified by SSD. Updating IRST 10.5 driver - Removing or replacing the SSD - Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 4-23 3. Updating BIOS • If you want to restore the OS, go to BIOS Option ROM utility and select Acceleration Options to enable Intel® Smart Response Technology. Select...
... SSD exceeds 64GB, storage capacity left out of caching can only be identified by SSD. Updating IRST 10.5 driver - Removing or replacing the SSD - Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 4-23 3. Updating BIOS • If you want to restore the OS, go to BIOS Option ROM utility and select Acceleration Options to enable Intel® Smart Response Technology. Select...