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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 without...
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 without...
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...the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard... are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and ...
...the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard... are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and ...
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...• DS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) 7 DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B-HCF8 8 DS - - - Single-sided DS - 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 slots A2 and B2 ...J5308BASE-AC-E J1108BABG-DJ-E J1108EDSE-DJ-F Timing 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 7 - DS - - - Load the X.M.P. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-11 Voltage - Size Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB Crucial CT12864BA1067.8SFD 1GB Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1GB Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB Crucial CT25664BA1067.16SFD 2GB ...
...• DS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) 7 DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B-HCF8 8 DS - - - Single-sided DS - 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 slots A2 and B2 ...J5308BASE-AC-E J1108BABG-DJ-E J1108EDSE-DJ-F Timing 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 7 - DS - - - Load the X.M.P. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-11 Voltage - Size Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB Crucial CT12864BA1067.8SFD 1GB Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1GB Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB Crucial CT25664BA1067.16SFD 2GB ...
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function. • The MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. Press and hold the MemOK! ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-15 switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. To ... the DIMM is tested. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL...
function. • The MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. Press and hold the MemOK! ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-15 switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. To ... the DIMM is tested. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL...
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... Enable will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the last setting you change the switch setting to Enable under the OS environment, the TPU function will automatically optimize the system for the ...made. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off. • The TPU LED (O2LED1) near the TPU ...switch lights when the switch setting is turned to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for fast, yet stable clock speeds. Refer to...
... Enable will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the last setting you change the switch setting to Enable under the OS environment, the TPU function will automatically optimize the system for the ...made. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off. • The TPU LED (O2LED1) near the TPU ...switch lights when the switch setting is turned to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for fast, yet stable clock speeds. Refer to...
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...the next system bootup. • You may change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. Refer to Enable. For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off. • The... EPU LED (O2LED2) near the EPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you have made. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-17
...the next system bootup. • You may change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. Refer to Enable. For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off. • The... EPU LED (O2LED2) near the EPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you have made. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-17
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... never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again 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 power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before... rebooting the system. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information For system failure due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Removing the cap will ...
... never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again 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 power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before... rebooting the system. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information For system failure due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Removing the cap will ...
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...; These connectors are using NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. 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 the SATA Mode in the motherboard...ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-21 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect...
...; These connectors are using NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. 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 the SATA Mode in the motherboard...ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-21 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect...
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...and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z68 chipset. • These connectors are using these connectors, set using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information The Serial ATA RAID feature is [AHCI Mode]. Chapter 2 2....[AHCI Mode] by default. If you are set , refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. •...
...and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z68 chipset. • These connectors are using these connectors, set using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information The Serial ATA RAID feature is [AHCI Mode]. Chapter 2 2....[AHCI Mode] by default. If you are set , refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. •...
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... using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using NCQ, set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to 480 MBps connection speed. You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-23 Chapter 2 • The SATA6G_E1/E2 (navy blue) connectors...
... using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using NCQ, set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to 480 MBps connection speed. You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-23 Chapter 2 • The SATA6G_E1/E2 (navy blue) connectors...
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... on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-29 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power button. Pressing the...
... on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-29 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power button. Pressing the...
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... for your USB 3.0 devices. • 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 USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for details. 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information VGA port 6. DVI port 10. 2.3.10 Rear...
... for your USB 3.0 devices. • 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 USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for details. 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information VGA port 6. DVI port 10. 2.3.10 Rear...
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... "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on the BIOS setting. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from orange to the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the system front panel case lights up. Be sure that.... The system then runs the power-on , hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. 2-48 Chapter 2: Hardware information At power on self tests or POST. Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-...
... "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on the BIOS setting. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from orange to the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the system front panel case lights up. Be sure that.... The system then runs the power-on , hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. 2-48 Chapter 2: Hardware information At power on self tests or POST. Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-...
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... to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. The term "BIOS" in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-1 We strongly recommend that you see on how to erase ...the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. When you start up the computer, the system provides you want to use as easy to restart the system. Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel. 3.2 BIOS setup program A BIOS...
... to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. The term "BIOS" in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-1 We strongly recommend that you see on how to erase ...the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. When you start up the computer, the system provides you want to use as easy to restart the system. Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel. 3.2 BIOS setup program A BIOS...
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...Bluetooth Controller →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Submenu item Version...settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO...
...Bluetooth Controller →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Submenu item Version...settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO...
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... Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed 1 1 Boot Tool Save BIOS settings to store or load multiple BIOS settings. 3.8.2. ASUS O.C. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. Profile > Advanced O.C. Chapter 3 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Load from Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and...
... Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed 1 1 Boot Tool Save BIOS settings to store or load multiple BIOS settings. 3.8.2. ASUS O.C. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. Profile > Advanced O.C. Chapter 3 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Load from Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and...
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... 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 recover BIOS setting. Turn on the ASUS official website. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the USB port. 3. To ensure system compatibility...
... 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 recover BIOS setting. Turn on the ASUS official website. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the USB port. 3. To ensure system compatibility...
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...and easy overlocking and system level up. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. Use the Save Profile function to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 4-7 After installing AI Suite II from... Tuning Mode TurboV Load profile Target values Current values Click to show / hide more detailed adjustments in More Settings. TurboV TurboV allows you to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar. For system stability, all changes ...
...and easy overlocking and system level up. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. Use the Save Profile function to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 4-7 After installing AI Suite II from... Tuning Mode TurboV Load profile Target values Current values Click to show / hide more detailed adjustments in More Settings. TurboV TurboV allows you to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar. For system stability, all changes ...
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Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the ... OK to start auto-overclocking. 3. Using Extreme Tuning 1. Click OK to start auto-overclocking. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Read through the warning messages and click OK to exit. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme. 2. After re...
Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the ... OK to start auto-overclocking. 3. Using Extreme Tuning 1. Click OK to start auto-overclocking. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Read through the warning messages and click OK to exit. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme. 2. After re...
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... previous step, TurboV automatically starts further system overclocking and stability test. Click OK to cancel the Overclocking process. 5. TurboV automatically adjusts and saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 4-11 If you want to exit. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message...
... previous step, TurboV automatically starts further system overclocking and stability test. Click OK to cancel the Overclocking process. 5. TurboV automatically adjusts and saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 4-11 If you want to exit. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message...