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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 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 ...
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 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 ...
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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 ATA hard disks 4-18 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-18 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-18 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-24 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk...
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 ATA hard disks 4-18 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-18 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-18 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-24 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk...
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.... • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how 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. How this guide... for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may have to change system ...
.... • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how 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. How this guide... for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may have to change system ...
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... ASUS EPU - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS O.C. 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 Industry leading Digital 16-phase* Power Design - Disk Unlocker ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - AI Suite II - Tuner - P8Z68-V PRO specifications summary Bluetooth Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features ASUS...
... ASUS EPU - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS O.C. 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 Industry leading Digital 16-phase* Power Design - Disk Unlocker ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - AI Suite II - Tuner - P8Z68-V PRO specifications summary Bluetooth Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features ASUS...
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... 1 x eSATA port 1 x Intel® LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x VGA port 8-channel Audio I /O voltage at 0.005V increment - P8Z68-V PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor Precision Tweaker 2 -
... 1 x eSATA port 1 x Intel® LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x VGA port 8-channel Audio I /O voltage at 0.005V increment - P8Z68-V PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor Precision Tweaker 2 -
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...ASUS DIGI+ VRM adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation by half to ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability and greater power efficiency. TPU Unleash your performance with superior flexibility and perfect precision to enhance system stability through BIOS tuning and the exclusive user interface. With iGPU on P8Z68-V PRO...power design launch control into a new era, empowering users with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 1-3 DIGI+ VRM New ASUS DIGI+ VRM upgrades motherboard power delivery to high speed connectivity. ...
...ASUS DIGI+ VRM adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation by half to ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability and greater power efficiency. TPU Unleash your performance with superior flexibility and perfect precision to enhance system stability through BIOS tuning and the exclusive user interface. With iGPU on P8Z68-V PRO...power design launch control into a new era, empowering users with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 1-3 DIGI+ VRM New ASUS DIGI+ VRM upgrades motherboard power delivery to high speed connectivity. ...
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... are needed, the graphics card is designed for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand far more environmentally-friendly. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 1-5 The exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed setup info, while the Advanced Mode is supported by 2nd generation Intel.... Supports hard drives over 2.2TB ASUS UEFI BIOS natively supports hard drives larger than traditional BIOS versions. Chapter 1 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to the best available graphics ...
... are needed, the graphics card is designed for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand far more environmentally-friendly. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 1-5 The exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed setup info, while the Advanced Mode is supported by 2nd generation Intel.... Supports hard drives over 2.2TB ASUS UEFI BIOS natively supports hard drives larger than traditional BIOS versions. Chapter 1 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to the best available graphics ...
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... Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: S upports one pair of individual CPUs. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-11 Load the X.M.P. Voltage - DS - - - We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. • 2 DIMMs: S upports two ...-BE 2GB Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HC9N-BE 2GB WINTEC 3DU3191A-10 1GB SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: S upports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two ...
... Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: S upports one pair of individual CPUs. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-11 Load the X.M.P. Voltage - DS - - - We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. • 2 DIMMs: S upports two ...-BE 2GB Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HC9N-BE 2GB WINTEC 3DU3191A-10 1GB SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: S upports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two ...
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...user manual or on the computer. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-15 Press and hold the MemOK! switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the ... DIMM is tested. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! switch lights continuously. MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you turn off...
...user manual or on the computer. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-15 Press and hold the MemOK! switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the ... DIMM is tested. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! switch lights continuously. MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you turn off...
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... turned to Enable under the OS environment, the TPU function will use the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. Chapter 2 4. TPU switch Turning this switch to Enable will automatically optimize the system for...
... turned to Enable under the OS environment, the TPU function will use the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. Chapter 2 4. TPU switch Turning this switch to Enable will automatically optimize the system for...
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... the EPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned to Enable will automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consumption. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-17 EPU switch Turning this switch to Enable. Chapter 2 5. Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you...
... the EPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned to Enable will automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consumption. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-17 EPU switch Turning this switch to Enable. Chapter 2 5. Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you...
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Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You must turn ON the computer. 4. ... or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 2.2.7 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin...
Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You must turn ON the computer. 4. ... or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 2.2.7 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin...
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2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-21 Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration ...[gray]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are 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.
2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-21 Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration ...[gray]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are 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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...® Z68 chipset. • These connectors are using NCQ, please check the SATA Mode in the BIOS to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS is [AHCI Mode]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you intend to create a Serial...
...® Z68 chipset. • These connectors are using NCQ, please check the SATA Mode in the BIOS to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS is [AHCI Mode]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you intend to create a Serial...
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... Storage Controller item in the BIOS to this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [navy blue]) These connectors connect to 480 MBps connection speed. You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to [Enabled]. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-23 ATAPI device is available...
... Storage Controller item in the BIOS to this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [navy blue]) These connectors connect to 480 MBps connection speed. You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to [Enabled]. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-23 ATAPI device is available...
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... of the front panel audio I /O module that you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector to [AC97]. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-27 By default, this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD]; 9. If��y�o�u�...65533;�o�n�n�e��c�to��r,�s��e�t the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard.
... of the front panel audio I /O module that you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector to [AC97]. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-27 By default, this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD]; 9. If��y�o�u�...65533;�o�n�n�e��c�to��r,�s��e�t the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard.
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... button. Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-29 The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off mode depending on or... written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings.
... button. Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-29 The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off mode depending on or... written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings.
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...; If you want to use the hot-plug function of the external SATA ports, you have to set the JMB Storage Controller item in the BIOS setting to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information Bluetooth module* 4. Optical S/PDIF Out port 5. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 11. USB 2.0 ports 3, 4, 5 and...
...; If you want to use the hot-plug function of the external SATA ports, you have to set the JMB Storage Controller item in the BIOS setting to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information Bluetooth module* 4. Optical S/PDIF Out port 5. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 11. USB 2.0 ports 3, 4, 5 and...
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... • Playback of Blu-Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will affect the playback quality. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-43 Chapter 2 * Bluetooth dongle LED indications Activity Link LED Status Description OFF Blue BLINKING No link Linked Data activity ** LAN port LED ... port(s) for the troubleshooting on two monitors. Note that DVI-D/HDMI dual output works in OS environment only and that during POST or BIOS setup, only DVI-D output is a configuration example for the system to return to its original setting or restart the system and press ...
... • Playback of Blu-Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will affect the playback quality. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-43 Chapter 2 * Bluetooth dongle LED indications Activity Link LED Status Description OFF Blue BLINKING No link Linked Data activity ** LAN port LED ... port(s) for the troubleshooting on two monitors. Note that DVI-D/HDMI dual output works in OS environment only and that during POST or BIOS setup, only DVI-D output is a configuration example for the system to return to its original setting or restart the system and press ...
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... the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on . After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on , hold down the key to green after the system LED turns on the chain...on the system front panel case lights up or change from the time you press the ATX power button. Pressing the power switch for assistance. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One...
... the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on . After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on , hold down the key to green after the system LED turns on the chain...on the system front panel case lights up or change from the time you press the ATX power button. Pressing the power switch for assistance. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One...