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P8Z68-V PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O voltage at 0.00625V increment - vCCIO: Adjustable I /O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor Precision Tweaker 2 - x 9.6 in . BCLK/PCIE ...TPU switch 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen Function WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (...
P8Z68-V PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O voltage at 0.00625V increment - vCCIO: Adjustable I /O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor Precision Tweaker 2 - x 9.6 in . BCLK/PCIE ...TPU switch 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen Function WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (...
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...more environmentally-friendly. Supports hard drives over 2.2TB ASUS UEFI BIOS natively supports hard drives larger than traditional BIOS versions. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your DIY experience. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to enable more exciting computing ...on power, performance and system load on Windows® 7 based PCs. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 1-5 making the system more intricate system control, including detailed DRAM information. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is for the Intel® Sandy Bridge platform's powerful...
...more environmentally-friendly. Supports hard drives over 2.2TB ASUS UEFI BIOS natively supports hard drives larger than traditional BIOS versions. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your DIY experience. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to enable more exciting computing ...on power, performance and system load on Windows® 7 based PCs. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 1-5 making the system more intricate system control, including detailed DRAM information. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is for the Intel® Sandy Bridge platform's powerful...
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...not properly installed. switch to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you download and update to boot and load BIOS default settings. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-15 To stop memory tuning, turn... off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! A messgae will appear during ...
...not properly installed. switch to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you download and update to boot and load BIOS default settings. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-15 To stop memory tuning, turn... off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! A messgae will appear during ...
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... SP3 or later versions. 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 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 item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Refer to [AHCI...
... SP3 or later versions. 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 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 item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Refer to [AHCI...
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...® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z68 chipset. • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS is available only if you are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating... connect 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. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information The Serial ATA RAID feature is [AHCI Mode]. Refer to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard...
...® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z68 chipset. • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS is available only if you are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating... connect 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. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information The Serial ATA RAID feature is [AHCI Mode]. Refer to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard...
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...panel USB 3.0 bracket to 480 MBps connection speed. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) These connectors are for data drives only. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-23 Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [navy blue]) These connectors connect to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices ...supported. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using NCQ, set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to obtain the front panel USB 3.0 solution. You can have a front panel USB...
...panel USB 3.0 bracket to 480 MBps connection speed. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) These connectors are for data drives only. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-23 Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [navy blue]) These connectors connect to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices ...supported. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using NCQ, set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to obtain the front panel USB 3.0 solution. You can have a front panel USB...
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...not supported by your monitor, it will black out. 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 F8 to...174; CPU with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. CyberLink PowerDVD v9.0 Ultra Build 2320 • To play Blu-Ray Disc, make sure to monitor overscan or underscan. Using the CPU/Memory of the onboard VGA, DVI-D, and HDMI ports. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-43 To use an ...
...not supported by your monitor, it will black out. 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 F8 to...174; CPU with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. CyberLink PowerDVD v9.0 Ultra Build 2320 • To play Blu-Ray Disc, make sure to monitor overscan or underscan. Using the CPU/Memory of the onboard VGA, DVI-D, and HDMI ports. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-43 To use an ...
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...details. Refer to decide the boot priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. EZ Mode Monday [9/13/2010] P8Z68-V PRO BIOS Version : 0209 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 512 MB (DDR3 1066MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 03/04/... priority Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to select the display...
...details. Refer to decide the boot priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. EZ Mode Monday [9/13/2010] P8Z68-V PRO BIOS Version : 0209 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 512 MB (DDR3 1066MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 03/04/... priority Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to select the display...
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... special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-3 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Submenu item Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. For changing the...up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller ...
... special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-3 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Submenu item Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. For changing the...up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller ...
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... - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date EC Version ME Version South Bridge Stepping 0209 x64 03/14/2011 MBECE-0019 7.0.10.1065 B2 Stepping CPU Information Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Speed 3531 MHz ...To clear the administrator password, key in the current password in the Enter Current Password box, and then press when prompted to clear the BIOS password. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-5 3.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. EFI...
... - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date EC Version ME Version South Bridge Stepping 0209 x64 03/14/2011 MBECE-0019 7.0.10.1065 B2 Stepping CPU Information Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Speed 3531 MHz ...To clear the administrator password, key in the current password in the Enter Current Password box, and then press when prompted to clear the BIOS password. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-5 3.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. EFI...
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EFI BIOS Utility - Frequency Auto EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled > OC Tuner > DRAM Timing...;↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Scroll down to malfunction. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-7 The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items....Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on CHB Auto CPU Spread Spectrum Auto Version 2.00.1201. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12:...
EFI BIOS Utility - Frequency Auto EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled > OC Tuner > DRAM Timing...;↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Scroll down to malfunction. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-7 The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items....Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on CHB Auto CPU Spread Spectrum Auto Version 2.00.1201. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12:...
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F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. Advanced Mode Main Ai Tweaker Advanced > CPU Configuration > System Agent Configuration > PCH Configuration > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM Monitor Exit ... 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 BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter...
F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. Advanced Mode Main Ai Tweaker Advanced > CPU Configuration > System Agent Configuration > PCH Configuration > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM Monitor Exit ... 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 BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter...
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...C1E Auto CPU C3 Report Auto CPU C6 Report Auto Version 2.00.1201. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-15 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 3.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Scroll down to cool down. [Disabled]...: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. The items shown in this screen may be different due to adjust the ratio. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ CPU Configuration > ...
...C1E Auto CPU C3 Report Auto CPU C6 Report Auto Version 2.00.1201. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-15 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 3.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Scroll down to cool down. [Disabled]...: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. The items shown in this screen may be different due to adjust the ratio. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ CPU Configuration > ...
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3.5.4 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. Status Check 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...devices. Set to [RAID Mode] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to display the following items: Hot Plug Disabled Version 2.00.1201. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ SATA Configuration > Monitor SATA Configuration SATA Mode AHCI Mode S.M.A.R.T....
3.5.4 SATA Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of commands. Status Check 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...devices. Set to [RAID Mode] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to display the following items: Hot Plug Disabled Version 2.00.1201. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ SATA Configuration > Monitor SATA Configuration SATA Mode AHCI Mode S.M.A.R.T....
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... module supports. [HD] [AC97] Sets 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. Advanced ... Select +/-: Change Opt. 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration EFI BIOS Utility - The following items: Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled Intel LAN Controller Enabled Intel PXE OPROM Disabled Version 2.00.1201. Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP...
... module supports. [HD] [AC97] Sets 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. Advanced ... Select +/-: Change Opt. 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration EFI BIOS Utility - The following items: Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled Intel LAN Controller Enabled Intel PXE OPROM Disabled Version 2.00.1201. Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP...
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... the fan settings. 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. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Temperature 73� ºC /� +16�... the following items: CPU Voltage +1.176 V 3.3V Voltage +3.328 V 5V Voltage +5.120 V 12V Voltage +12.192 V Anti Surge Support Enabled Version 2.00.1201. Select Ignore if you to display the detected temperatures. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-25
... the fan settings. 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. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Temperature 73� ºC /� +16�... the following items: CPU Voltage +1.176 V 3.3V Voltage +3.328 V 5V Voltage +5.120 V 12V Voltage +12.192 V Anti Surge Support Enabled Version 2.00.1201. Select Ignore if you to display the detected temperatures. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-25
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... full screen logo display feature. 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. Set this function. [Enabled] The system waits for 'F1' If Error Enabled Option ROM ...[On]. [Off] Sets the power-on device to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to [Off]. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during ...
... full screen logo display feature. 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. Set this function. [Enabled] The system waits for 'F1' If Error Enabled Option ROM ...[On]. [Off] Sets the power-on device to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to [Off]. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during ...
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... to Profile Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to Profile Add Your CMOS Profile Load from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Profile Configuration Setup Profile 1 Status : Setup Profile 2 Status...
... to Profile Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to Profile Add Your CMOS Profile Load from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Profile Configuration Setup Profile 1 Status : Setup Profile 2 Status...
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... motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is no problem using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash...
... motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is no problem using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash...
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If you want to download. Select the BIOS version that you want to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs before the two items on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Chapter 3 4. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-33 You can decide whether to complete... the update process. Click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on the screen. 3. ...
If you want to download. Select the BIOS version that you want to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs before the two items on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Chapter 3 4. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-33 You can decide whether to complete... the update process. Click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on the screen. 3. ...