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...3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.3 Main menu 3-5 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-7 3.5 Advanced menu 3-14 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-15 3.5.2 System Agent Configuration 3-17 3.5.3 ...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 support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite...
...3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.3 Main menu 3-5 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-7 3.5 Advanced menu 3-14 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-15 3.5.2 System Agent Configuration 3-17 3.5.3 ...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 support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite...
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...ASUS DIGI+ VRM - Anti Surge - Disk Unlocker ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - Tuner - AI Suite II - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM (continued on the next page) xi AI Charger+ - Industry leading Digital 16-phase* Power Design - MemOK! - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS...2 x USB 3.0 ports at mid-board for iGPU ASUS EPU - P8Z68-V PRO specifications summary Bluetooth Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless Sound -...
...ASUS DIGI+ VRM - Anti Surge - Disk Unlocker ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - Tuner - AI Suite II - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM (continued on the next page) xi AI Charger+ - Industry leading Digital 16-phase* Power Design - MemOK! - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS...2 x USB 3.0 ports at mid-board for iGPU ASUS EPU - P8Z68-V PRO specifications summary Bluetooth Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless Sound -...
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... DIGI+ VRM digital power design empowers users with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. Auto Tuning offers a user friendly way to automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to ensure optimized performance. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 1-3 The P8Z68-V PRO affords greater convenience to 10 times faster than USB...
... DIGI+ VRM digital power design empowers users with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. Auto Tuning offers a user friendly way to automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to ensure optimized performance. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 1-3 The P8Z68-V PRO affords greater convenience to 10 times faster than USB...
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...Bluetooth wireless design enables smart connectivity to use software package. MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in different geographic regions and your system boot success. The built-in Bluetooth ...MemOK! Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with no additional adapter. All are accessible through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. This remarkable memory rescue tool ...
...Bluetooth wireless design enables smart connectivity to use software package. MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in different geographic regions and your system boot success. The built-in Bluetooth ...MemOK! Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with no additional adapter. All are accessible through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. This remarkable memory rescue tool ...
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...package. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need 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...Update the BIOS from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. If there is no problem using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is potentially risky. Inappropriate BIOS updating may ...
...package. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need 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...Update the BIOS from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. If there is no problem using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is potentially risky. Inappropriate BIOS updating may ...
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...vary with models. • Refer to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 4-3 The AI Suite II icon appears in -one interface that will conveniently guide you enter the Windows® operating system (OS). Follow the onscreen ... users to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II on models with the TurboV EVO function. • The applications...
...vary with models. • Refer to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 4-3 The AI Suite II icon appears in -one interface that will conveniently guide you enter the Windows® operating system (OS). Follow the onscreen ... users to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II on models with the TurboV EVO function. • The applications...
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...Capability A higher value brings a wider total iGPU power and overclocking frequency range to enhance reliability and stability. 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance iGPU performance.. It also provides the highest power ...+ VRM Frequency Switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI+ VRM by clicking Tool > DIGI+ VRM on the AI Suite II main menu bar. 6 1 Application helps 2 7 3 4 Undo all changes 5...
...Capability A higher value brings a wider total iGPU power and overclocking frequency range to enhance reliability and stability. 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance iGPU performance.. It also provides the highest power ...+ VRM Frequency Switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI+ VRM by clicking Tool > DIGI+ VRM on the AI Suite II main menu bar. 6 1 Application helps 2 7 3 4 Undo all changes 5...
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...device icons to synchronize the personal contacts and calendar information between the selected BT devices and the computer. BT GO! After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch BT GO! Using BT GO! BT Transfer: a��ll�o�w��...;d��e�v�i�c�e�. Folder Sync: allows you to select the device as the connected BT device and BT GO! ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 4-5 Chapter 4 by the Bluetooth device. on your CPU specification. • Do not remove the thermal module. BT to Net: allows...
...device icons to synchronize the personal contacts and calendar information between the selected BT devices and the computer. BT GO! After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch BT GO! Using BT GO! BT Transfer: a��ll�o�w��...;d��e�v�i�c�e�. Folder Sync: allows you to select the device as the connected BT device and BT GO! ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 4-5 Chapter 4 by the Bluetooth device. on your CPU specification. • Do not remove the thermal module. BT to Net: allows...
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..., adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more settings Click to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 4-7 TurboV TurboV allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages as well as a new profile Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes...and rebooting the OS. For system stability, all changes made in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch TurboV EVO by clicking Tool > TurboV EVO on the next...
..., adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more settings Click to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 4-7 TurboV TurboV allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages as well as a new profile Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes...and rebooting the OS. For system stability, all changes made in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch TurboV EVO by clicking Tool > TurboV EVO on the next...
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Launching EPU After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch EPU by configuring settings like CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. You can also customize ... EPU is an energy-efficient tool that you click the Clear button . • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for each mode Displays the system properties of each mode by clicking Tool > EPU on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
Launching EPU After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch EPU by configuring settings like CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. You can also customize ... EPU is an energy-efficient tool that you click the Clear button . • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for each mode Displays the system properties of each mode by clicking Tool > EPU on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
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The various fan profiles offer flexible controls of fan speeds to different ambient temperatures and your selected fan. Launching FAN Xpert After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch FAN Xpert by the unsteady fan rotation. Refer to the software manual in a moderate pattern.... Click Fan Name to select a fan and then click Setting to avoid noise caused by clicking Tool > Fan Xpert on the AI Suite II main menu bar. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 4-13 Chapter 4 Click to select a fan type Click to select a fan profile Click to apply the settings Click to configure...
The various fan profiles offer flexible controls of fan speeds to different ambient temperatures and your selected fan. Launching FAN Xpert After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch FAN Xpert by the unsteady fan rotation. Refer to the software manual in a moderate pattern.... Click Fan Name to select a fan and then click Setting to avoid noise caused by clicking Tool > Fan Xpert on the AI Suite II main menu bar. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 4-13 Chapter 4 Click to select a fan type Click to select a fan profile Click to apply the settings Click to configure...
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... from the motherboard support DVD, launch Probe II by clicking Tool > Probe II on the AI Suite II main menu bar. The Preference tab allows you of any problem with these components. 4.3.7 ASUS Probe II ASUS Probe II is always at a healthy operating condition. Chapter 4 Saves your configuration Loads your saved configuration Loads the...
... from the motherboard support DVD, launch Probe II by clicking Tool > Probe II on the AI Suite II main menu bar. The Preference tab allows you of any problem with these components. 4.3.7 ASUS Probe II ASUS Probe II is always at a healthy operating condition. Chapter 4 Saves your configuration Loads your saved configuration Loads the...