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Contents 4.3.5 EPU 4-12 4.3.6 ASUS FAN Xpert 4-13 4.3.7 ASUS Probe II 4-14 4.3.8 Ai Charger 4-15 4.3.9 Audio configurations 4-16 4.4 RAID configurations 4-17 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-17 4.4.2 Installing Serial ...18 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-24 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-24 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-24 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-25 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-26 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology...
Contents 4.3.5 EPU 4-12 4.3.6 ASUS FAN Xpert 4-13 4.3.7 ASUS Probe II 4-14 4.3.8 Ai Charger 4-15 4.3.9 Audio configurations 4-16 4.4 RAID configurations 4-17 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-17 4.4.2 Installing Serial ...18 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-24 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-24 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-24 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-25 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-26 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology...
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P8Z68-V PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion...;�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...;-�G�P�U���S���L��I n��t�e��l® Smart Response Technology supports Windows® 7/ Vista operating systems. Marvell® PCIe SATA 6.0 Gb/s controller** - 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (navy...
P8Z68-V PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion...;�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...;-�G�P�U���S���L��I n��t�e��l® Smart Response Technology supports Windows® 7/ Vista operating systems. Marvell® PCIe SATA 6.0 Gb/s controller** - 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (navy...
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...BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution - 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... Personal Manager ASUS BT Turbo Remote: - Exclusive Smartphone Interface supporting iPhone, Android, Windows Mobile and Symbian systems ASUS Exclusive Features - MemOK! - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM (...
...BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution - 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... Personal Manager ASUS BT Turbo Remote: - Exclusive Smartphone Interface supporting iPhone, Android, Windows Mobile and Symbian systems ASUS Exclusive Features - MemOK! - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM (...
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... / Core™ i3 processors in LGA1155 package with hard drive capacity, running 4X faster than an HDD-only system. * Intel® Smart Response Technology supports Windows® 7/ Vista operating systems. ** In��t�e��l® Smart Response Technology is supported by 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family...
... / Core™ i3 processors in LGA1155 package with hard drive capacity, running 4X faster than an HDD-only system. * Intel® Smart Response Technology supports Windows® 7/ Vista operating systems. ** In��t�e��l® Smart Response Technology is supported by 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family...
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... storage space utilization helping deliver far more environmentally-friendly. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is supported by 2nd generation Intel® CoreTM processor family. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 1-5 When no discrete graphics are needed, the graphics ...card is designed for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand far more flexible and convenient mouse input. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to the best available graphics resources based on power, performance and system load on Windows...
... storage space utilization helping deliver far more environmentally-friendly. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is supported by 2nd generation Intel® CoreTM processor family. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 1-5 When no discrete graphics are needed, the graphics ...card is designed for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand far more flexible and convenient mouse input. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to the best available graphics resources based on power, performance and system load on Windows...
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... overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Memory...module. The system maps the total size of the following: - Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less...
... overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Memory...module. The system maps the total size of the following: - Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less...
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... • If your system fail to boot due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-15 Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has...still fail to test one set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. switch lights continuously. switch until the...
... • If your system fail to boot due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-15 Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has...still fail to test one set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. switch lights continuously. switch until the...
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... Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z68 chipset. 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-21 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. Refer to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via...
... Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z68 chipset. 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-21 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. Refer to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via...
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...disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set to [RAID Mode]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is [AHCI Mode].... If you are set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) ...
...disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set to [RAID Mode]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is [AHCI Mode].... If you are set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) ...
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... the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to obtain the front panel USB 3.0 solution. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-23 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) These connectors are for details. 4. If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is not supported. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk...
... the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to obtain the front panel USB 3.0 solution. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-23 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) These connectors are for details. 4. If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is not supported. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk...
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... definitions. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that...
... definitions. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that...
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ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-43 In Safe Mode, change the display setting to 800 x 600, and then restart the system to adjust the monitor resolution from the Windows® Display Settings menu. • Due to enter Safe Mode. CPU: Intel Pentium 2.8GHz DIMM: DDR3-1066 2GB Playback software - When you...connect two monitors to any two of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will lead to the Intel® VGA driver issue, the Windows® Display Settings menu may offer some monitor resolution settings will affect the playback quality. If this happens, wait 15 seconds for VGA output...
ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-43 In Safe Mode, change the display setting to 800 x 600, and then restart the system to adjust the monitor resolution from the Windows® Display Settings menu. • Due to enter Safe Mode. CPU: Intel Pentium 2.8GHz DIMM: DDR3-1066 2GB Playback software - When you...connect two monitors to any two of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will lead to the Intel® VGA driver issue, the Windows® Display Settings menu may offer some monitor resolution settings will affect the playback quality. If this happens, wait 15 seconds for VGA output...
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Click Apply. 4. Chapter 2 **Troubleshooting on monitor overscan / underscan problem 1. Move the Horizontal Scaling and Vertical Scaling sliders and then click Apply. 2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware information From the Windows® notification area, double-click the Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator Driver icon and click Graphics Properties. 3. Or you can click Display > General Settings > Scaling > Customize Aspect Ratio. Install Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Click Display > General Settings and select a Resolution.
Click Apply. 4. Chapter 2 **Troubleshooting on monitor overscan / underscan problem 1. Move the Horizontal Scaling and Vertical Scaling sliders and then click Apply. 2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware information From the Windows® notification area, double-click the Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator Driver icon and click Graphics Properties. 3. Or you can click Display > General Settings > Scaling > Customize Aspect Ratio. Install Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Click Display > General Settings and select a Resolution.
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.... Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - 3.2.2 Advanced 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 Copyright...
.... Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - 3.2.2 Advanced 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 Copyright...
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... the navigation keys for that menu. You cannot select an item that item. A configurable field is user-configurable, you can change the settings. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to the previous menu screen. To display the submenu, select the item and press . General help At the top right... items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected.
... the navigation keys for that menu. You cannot select an item that item. A configurable field is user-configurable, you can change the settings. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to the previous menu screen. To display the submenu, select the item and press . General help At the top right... items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected.
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.... Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-19 Up to four SATA devices are supported under these operating systems. Serial-ATA Controller 1 [Enhanced] [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [Enhanced] Set to [Enhanced] to report warning messages during the POST. Set to [Enhanced] to [Compatible] when using Windows 98/NT/2000/MS-DOS. Set...
.... Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-19 Up to four SATA devices are supported under these operating systems. Serial-ATA Controller 1 [Enhanced] [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [Enhanced] Set to [Enhanced] to report warning messages during the POST. Set to [Enhanced] to [Compatible] when using Windows 98/NT/2000/MS-DOS. Set...
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... the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. EFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-29 Click an item to start booting from the available devices. Select an item then press ... the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of devices installed in the system. Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot...
... the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. EFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-29 Click an item to start booting from the available devices. Select an item then press ... the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of devices installed in the system. Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot...
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... changes. �W�h��e�n�y�o�u� select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-31 When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to enter the EZ Mode screen. 3.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load...
... changes. �W�h��e�n�y�o�u� select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-31 When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to enter the EZ Mode screen. 3.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load...
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...the current version of this motherboard. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Copy ...DVD that allows you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is potentially risky. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter...
...the current version of this motherboard. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Copy ...DVD that allows you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is potentially risky. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter...
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... the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Chapter 3 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 4. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update...
... the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Chapter 3 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 4. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update...