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...system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-15 switch Installing DIMMs that you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to test one set of failsafe settings. The blinking speed of the ...Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for...
...system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-15 switch Installing DIMMs that you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to test one set of failsafe settings. The blinking speed of the ...Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for...
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... function. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. You must turn ON the computer. 4. Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system..., use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 2.2.7 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on the ...
... function. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. You must turn ON the computer. 4. Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system..., use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 2.2.7 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on the ...
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...BIOS to [RAID Mode]. Chapter 2 • These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO... onboard Intel® Z68 chipset. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables.
...BIOS to [RAID Mode]. Chapter 2 • These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO... onboard Intel® Z68 chipset. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables.
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The Serial ATA RAID feature is [AHCI Mode]. Chapter 2 2. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology ...8226; You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using NCQ, please check the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) These connectors connect to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the...
The Serial ATA RAID feature is [AHCI Mode]. Chapter 2 2. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology ...8226; You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using NCQ, please check the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) These connectors connect to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the...
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...65533;n�n�e��c�to��r,�s��e�t the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. if you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of ...set the item to [HD]; Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. By default, this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO...
...65533;n�n�e��c�to��r,�s��e�t the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. if you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of ...set the item to [HD]; Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. By default, this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO...
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... opportunity to enter the Setup utility. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-1 The BIOS setup program can change modes from the Exit menu or from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to boot. We recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in this section are needed for...
... opportunity to enter the Setup utility. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-1 The BIOS setup program can change modes from the Exit menu or from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to boot. We recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in this section are needed for...
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... configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Pop-up window ... Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced 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 the detailed configurations.
... configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Pop-up window ... Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced 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 the detailed configurations.
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...46:15] Administrator > Security Boot Tool Choose the system default language Security The Security menu items allow you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. In Setup the User will have Administrator rights ... to change the system security settings. EFI BIOS Utility - 3.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-5 The Main menu provides you an overview of the BIOS Setup program. EFI BIOS Utility - After you enter...
...46:15] Administrator > Security Boot Tool Choose the system default language Security The Security menu items allow you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. In Setup the User will have Administrator rights ... to change the system security settings. EFI BIOS Utility - 3.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-5 The Main menu provides you an overview of the BIOS Setup program. EFI BIOS Utility - After you enter...
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... New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. To set an administrator password: 1. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password..., then press . 4. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. Select the User Password item and press . 2. Chapter 3 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup From the ...
... New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. To set an administrator password: 1. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password..., then press . 4. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. Select the User Password item and press . 2. Chapter 3 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup From the ...
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... changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Chapter 3 Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. EFI BIOS Utility - ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-7 Advanced Mode...
... changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Chapter 3 Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. EFI BIOS Utility - ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-7 Advanced Mode...
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...modules for the system. Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The values range from 80.0MHz to enhance the system performance. Use the and keys to the default setting. If this item to set the Turbo Ratio item to set overclocking parameters. Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you ...Profile #2] Turbo Ratio [By All Cores] 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 of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [X.M.P.] Loads the ...
...modules for the system. Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The values range from 80.0MHz to enhance the system performance. Use the and keys to the default setting. If this item to set the Turbo Ratio item to set overclocking parameters. Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you ...Profile #2] Turbo Ratio [By All Cores] 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 of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [X.M.P.] Loads the ...
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...Parameters →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 3.5 Advanced ...menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. EFI...
...Parameters →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 3.5 Advanced ...menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. EFI...
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...in this screen may be different due to your CPU model. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ CPU...;↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc...Use and keys to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you installed. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-15 Intel Adaptive Thermal...
...in this screen may be different due to your CPU model. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ CPU...;↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc...Use and keys to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you installed. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-15 Intel Adaptive Thermal...
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...the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] [Enabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo ...the C1E support function. The operating system controls the CPU speed. Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Hyper-threading [Enabled] The Intel Hyper-Threading Technology allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as.... [Disabled] Disables this function. Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the EIST item to [Enabled] and allows you to choose the number of CPU cores ...
...the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] [Enabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo ...the C1E support function. The operating system controls the CPU speed. Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Hyper-threading [Enabled] The Intel Hyper-Threading Technology allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as.... [Disabled] Disables this function. Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the EIST item to [Enabled] and allows you to choose the number of CPU cores ...
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...Configuration SATA Mode AHCI Mode S.M.A.R.T. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to [IDE Mode] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Scroll down to internally...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...
...Configuration SATA Mode AHCI Mode S.M.A.R.T. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to [IDE Mode] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Scroll down to internally...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...
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...legacy AC'97 Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-21 HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to display the following two items appear only when you to set the Azalia HD Audio ... Version 2.00.1201. 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration EFI BIOS Utility - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to ...
...legacy AC'97 Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-21 HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to display the following two items appear only when you to set the Azalia HD Audio ... Version 2.00.1201. 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration EFI BIOS Utility - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to ...
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... ��t�h�e� motherboard, the field shows N/A. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-25 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. EFI BIOS Utility - Select Ignore if you to change the fan settings. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU...
... ��t�h�e� motherboard, the field shows N/A. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-25 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. EFI BIOS Utility - Select Ignore if you to change the fan settings. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU...
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...Error [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to [Off]. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. Full...On Full Screen Logo Enabled Wait for the key to be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on state of the NumLock to [On]. [Off] Sets the power-on device to change the system boot options. 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you...
...Error [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to [Off]. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. Full...On Full Screen Logo Enabled Wait for the key to be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on state of the NumLock to [On]. [Off] Sets the power-on device to change the system boot options. 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you...
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... port. 3. Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to recover BIOS setting. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. Turn on the ASUS official website. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load default BIOS values. You can restore...
... port. 3. Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to recover BIOS setting. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. Turn on the ASUS official website. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load default BIOS values. You can restore...
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...all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update BIOS? Yes No 4. Select Yes and press . Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: P8Z68-V PRO VER: 0204 DATE: 08/05/... [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-39 D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. See Chaper 3 of your computer. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to ensure system compatibility and stability. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater ...
...all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update BIOS? Yes No 4. Select Yes and press . Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: P8Z68-V PRO VER: 0204 DATE: 08/05/... [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-39 D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. See Chaper 3 of your computer. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to ensure system compatibility and stability. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater ...