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... area through high efficient heat-exchange. All are accessible through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused ... This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of fan speed to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, and even interact with the elegant appearance! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your PC's loading. It allows users to achieve a quiet...
... area through high efficient heat-exchange. All are accessible through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused ... This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of fan speed to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, and even interact with the elegant appearance! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your PC's loading. It allows users to achieve a quiet...
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... power-on switch. 2. This is plugged to a power source indicating that allows you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system.
... power-on switch. 2. This is plugged to a power source indicating that allows you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system.
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... tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-15 MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure,... LEDs for about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists...
... tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-15 MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure,... LEDs for about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists...
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Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove...not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. You must turn ON the computer. 4. function. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system so...
Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove...not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. You must turn ON the computer. 4. function. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system so...
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...overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for information on to ensure optimum performance. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to restart the system. The BIOS setup program can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with its test routines. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO... 3-1 Users can be used under the Exit menu. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to "UEFI BIOS...
...overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for information on to ensure optimum performance. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to restart the system. The BIOS setup program can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with its test routines. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO... 3-1 Users can be used under the Exit menu. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to "UEFI BIOS...
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...Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility... 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 Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio...
...Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility... 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 Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio...
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...Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : 4429MHz Target DRAM Speed : 1097MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto BCLK/PCIE Frequency 103.0 Turbo Ratio Auto By All Cores (Can Adjust in OS) 43 Internal PLL Overvoltage Auto Memory...Auto CPU Spread Spectrum Auto Version 2.00.1201. 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. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values...
...Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : 4429MHz Target DRAM Speed : 1097MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto BCLK/PCIE Frequency 103.0 Turbo Ratio Auto By All Cores (Can Adjust in OS) 43 Internal PLL Overvoltage Auto Memory...Auto CPU Spread Spectrum Auto Version 2.00.1201. 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. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values...
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.... BCLK/PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you to select the X.M.P. eXtreme Memory Profile [High Performance] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to enhance the system performance. Configuration options: [Auto]... Turbo ratio in OS. [By Per Core (Cannot Adjust in OS)] All numbers of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to an individual Turbo ratio in the...
.... BCLK/PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you to select the X.M.P. eXtreme Memory Profile [High Performance] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to enhance the system performance. Configuration options: [Auto]... Turbo ratio in OS. [By Per Core (Cannot Adjust in OS)] All numbers of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to an individual Turbo ratio in the...
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... The sub-items in this menu allow you set the DRAM timing control features. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for... power saving mode. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to adjust the value. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-9 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting [Auto] This item appears only when you set the EPU Power Saving MODE item to [Enabled.] and allows you to enable or disable...
... The sub-items in this menu allow you set the DRAM timing control features. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for... power saving mode. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to adjust the value. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-9 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting [Auto] This item appears only when you set the EPU Power Saving MODE item to [Enabled.] and allows you to enable or disable...
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...VRM Frequency item to [Manual] and allows you to set the Frequency item to enhance system stability. Use the and keys to 500k Hz with a 10k Hz interval. Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. ...VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled] This item appears only when you to enable the spread spectrum to [Auto] and allows you set a fixed VRM frequency. DIGI+ VRM Load-Line Calibration ...
...VRM Frequency item to [Manual] and allows you to set the Frequency item to enhance system stability. Use the and keys to 500k Hz with a 10k Hz interval. Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. ...VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled] This item appears only when you to enable the spread spectrum to [Auto] and allows you set a fixed VRM frequency. DIGI+ VRM Load-Line Calibration ...
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... the thermal module while changing the DIGI+ VRM related parrameters . A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you to [Offset Mode]. [+] To offset the voltage by...[Auto] Allows you set the Offset voltage. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-11 Reducing phase number under heavy system loading to set the iGPU Current Capability. Proceeds the full phase mode. Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using...
... the thermal module while changing the DIGI+ VRM related parrameters . A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you to [Offset Mode]. [+] To offset the voltage by...[Auto] Allows you set the Offset voltage. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-11 Reducing phase number under heavy system loading to set the iGPU Current Capability. Proceeds the full phase mode. Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using...
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... Control Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. The values range from 0.395x to...0.105V-0.635V 1.73125V- 2.20000V 1.21250V- 1.70000V 2.07500V- 2.20000V 1.21000V- 1.70000V DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-13
... Control Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. The values range from 0.395x to...0.105V-0.635V 1.73125V- 2.20000V 1.21250V- 1.70000V 2.07500V- 2.20000V 1.21000V- 1.70000V DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-13
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...Duty Control DIGI+ VRM Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal of every phase component. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery. DIGI+ VRM Phase Control Increase phase number under light system loading to increase VRM efficiency. Reduce ...lifespan and minimize power loss. iGPU Load-line Calibration Higher value could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance iGPU performance.. After ...
...Duty Control DIGI+ VRM Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal of every phase component. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery. DIGI+ VRM Phase Control Increase phase number under light system loading to increase VRM efficiency. Reduce ...lifespan and minimize power loss. iGPU Load-line Calibration Higher value could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance iGPU performance.. After ...
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... voltage settings. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 4-7 Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4.3.4 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that offers automatic and easy overlocking and system level up settings Save the current settings as Auto Tuning function that allows you to overclock the...
... voltage settings. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 4-7 Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4.3.4 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that offers automatic and easy overlocking and system level up settings Save the current settings as Auto Tuning function that allows you to overclock the...
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...all changes without applying Applies all changes immediately 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Click Yes to adjust the advanced voltage settings. Advanced mode Target values Current values Click to restart the system. Adjust the iGPU Max Frequency and iGPU Voltage, then ...you will be requested to restore all start -up settings Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes without applying Applies all changes immediately GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated iGPU for the best graphics performance. 1. Click More...
...all changes without applying Applies all changes immediately 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Click Yes to adjust the advanced voltage settings. Advanced mode Target values Current values Click to restart the system. Adjust the iGPU Max Frequency and iGPU Voltage, then ...you will be requested to restore all start -up settings Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes without applying Applies all changes immediately GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated iGPU for the best graphics performance. 1. Click More...
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... support Using Extreme Tuning 1. Click OK to start auto-overclocking. 3. Read through the warning messages and click OK to exit. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. 2. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most...
... support Using Extreme Tuning 1. Click OK to start auto-overclocking. 3. Read through the warning messages and click OK to exit. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. 2. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most...
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.... Click Stop if you did not click Stop in the previous step, TurboV automatically starts further system overclocking and stability test. TurboV automatically adjusts and saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. 3. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 4-11 TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the...
.... Click Stop if you did not click Stop in the previous step, TurboV automatically starts further system overclocking and stability test. TurboV automatically adjusts and saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. 3. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 4-11 TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the...