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... into any means, except documentation kept by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; No part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUSTeK is authorized in it shipped to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as required under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL"). Legal Compliance Dept. 15 Li...
... into any means, except documentation kept by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; No part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUSTeK is authorized in it shipped to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as required under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL"). Legal Compliance Dept. 15 Li...
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... Audio configurations 4-13 4.4 RAID configurations 4-14 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-14 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-15 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-15 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-15 4.4.5 Marvell RAID utility 4-19 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-25 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-25 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-25 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-26 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-27 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support...
... Audio configurations 4-13 4.4 RAID configurations 4-14 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-14 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-15 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-15 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-15 4.4.5 Marvell RAID utility 4-19 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-25 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-25 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-25 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-26 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-27 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support...
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... WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 0.00625V increment - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x Bluetooth module 2 x eSATA ports (1 x Power eSATA) 1 x IEEE 1394a port 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports (1 x Intel® LAN) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x Clear CMOS switch 8-channel Audio I /O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD...
... WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 0.00625V increment - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x Bluetooth module 2 x eSATA ports (1 x Power eSATA) 1 x IEEE 1394a port 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports (1 x Intel® LAN) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x Clear CMOS switch 8-channel Audio I /O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD...
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... a cache for frequently accessed data. It uses serial point-to support the new 1155 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 second generation processors. PCI Express® 3.0 The latest PCI Express bus standard delivers improved encoding for twice the performance of unnecessary hard drive spin. This allows you to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance. Key benefits include reduced...
... a cache for frequently accessed data. It uses serial point-to support the new 1155 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 second generation processors. PCI Express® 3.0 The latest PCI Express bus standard delivers improved encoding for twice the performance of unnecessary hard drive spin. This allows you to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance. Key benefits include reduced...
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... interference by half to ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability and greater power efficiency. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 1-3 Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support The Intel® Z68 Express Chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to a digital standard. The provided standard-sized USB 3.0 front panel box is compatible with most PC cases, letting you enjoy the faster throughput of your PC with superior...
... interference by half to ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability and greater power efficiency. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 1-3 Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support The Intel® Z68 Express Chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to a digital standard. The provided standard-sized USB 3.0 front panel box is compatible with most PC cases, letting you enjoy the faster throughput of your PC with superior...
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... power phase area through high efficient heatexchange. The built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of Q-LED, Q-Slot, Q-Code and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 1-5 With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your DIY experience. Combined with its elegant appearance. All of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user...
... power phase area through high efficient heatexchange. The built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of Q-LED, Q-Slot, Q-Code and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 1-5 With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your DIY experience. Combined with its elegant appearance. All of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user...
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... 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 dual-channel configuration. margin of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part...
... 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 dual-channel configuration. margin of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part...
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... is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources Console Output devices connect Console input devices connect Super IO Initialization USB initialization is started USB Reset USB Detect USB Enable Reserved for future AMI codes IDE initialization is started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3...
... is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources Console Output devices connect Console input devices connect Super IO Initialization USB initialization is started USB Reset USB Detect USB Enable Reserved for future AMI codes IDE initialization is started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3...
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... codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of NVRAM settings) Reserved for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available ACPI/ASL Checkpoints Code 0x01 0x02 0x03 0x04 0x05 0x10 0x20 0x30 0x40 0xAC 0xAA Description System is entering S1 sleep state System is entering S2 sleep...
... codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of NVRAM settings) Reserved for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available ACPI/ASL Checkpoints Code 0x01 0x02 0x03 0x04 0x05 0x10 0x20 0x30 0x40 0xAC 0xAA Description System is entering S1 sleep state System is entering S2 sleep...
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.../s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. • The SATA6G_E1/E2 (navy blue) connectors are for details. • Press + during POST to enter the Marvell RAID utility to create or delete a RAID configuration. • If you want to install a Windows operating system to a RAID configuration created using the Marvell SATA controller, you have to create a RAID driver disk using NCQ, set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for data drives only. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-27...
.../s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. • The SATA6G_E1/E2 (navy blue) connectors are for details. • Press + during POST to enter the Marvell RAID utility to create or delete a RAID configuration. • If you want to install a Windows operating system to a RAID configuration created using the Marvell SATA controller, you have to create a RAID driver disk using NCQ, set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for data drives only. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-27...
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.... • The BIOS setup screens shown in this user manual refers to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. The BIOS setup program can change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. You can be used under the Exit menu. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-1 Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel. 3.2 BIOS setup program A BIOS setup program is connected to your motherboard if you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system...
.... • The BIOS setup screens shown in this user manual refers to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. The BIOS setup program can change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. You can be used under the Exit menu. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-1 Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel. 3.2 BIOS setup program A BIOS setup program is connected to your motherboard if you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system...
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...BIOS Utility - Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Renesas USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Bluetooth Controller Bluetooth Controller VIA 1394 Controller Disabled Enabled PCI Express X16_3 slot (black) bandwidth Enabled Enabled Auto PCI Express X1_1 slot or USB3.0 switch X1 Slot Marvell Storage Controller AHCI Mode Marvell Storage...
...BIOS Utility - Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Renesas USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Bluetooth Controller Bluetooth Controller VIA 1394 Controller Disabled Enabled PCI Express X16_3 slot (black) bandwidth Enabled Enabled Auto PCI Express X1_1 slot or USB3.0 switch X1 Slot Marvell Storage Controller AHCI Mode Marvell Storage...
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...Configuration EFI BIOS Utility - Scroll down to legacy AC'97 Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-21 HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to display the following two items appear only when you to set the Azalia HD Audio item to high definition audio. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Renesas USB...
...Configuration EFI BIOS Utility - Scroll down to legacy AC'97 Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-21 HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to display the following two items appear only when you to set the Azalia HD Audio item to high definition audio. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Renesas USB...
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... Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to [HDMI] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). AHCI), we recommend that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to enable or disable the OptionRom of the JMB storage controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] JMB Storage Controller [Enabled] Allows you to internally optimize the order of the JMB storage contorller (ex. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Renesas USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled...
... Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to [HDMI] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). AHCI), we recommend that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to enable or disable the OptionRom of the JMB storage controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] JMB Storage Controller [Enabled] Allows you to internally optimize the order of the JMB storage contorller (ex. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Renesas USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled...
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... instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in case you to download the latest BIOS file for details on the AI Suite II main menu bar. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash...
... instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in case you to download the latest BIOS file for details on the AI Suite II main menu bar. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash...
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... all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Welcome to Drive D (USB flash drive). C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-37 The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Boot your computer. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk...
... all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Welcome to Drive D (USB flash drive). C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-37 The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Boot your computer. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk...
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... of the user manual. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you can install to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click an item to install The Make Disk menu contains items to display the ASUS contact information. Click an icon to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 4-1 Refer...
... of the user manual. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you can install to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click an item to install The Make Disk menu contains items to display the ASUS contact information. Click an icon to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 4-1 Refer...
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...Non-RAID Disk Chapter 4 [↑↓]-Select ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu 4-15 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. To install the SATA hard disks for details on the system. 2. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Delete RAID Volume 3. Set the SATA Mode item to Non-RAID 4. Turn on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. Recovery Volume Options 5. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. For optimal performance, install identical drives of SATA ports...
...Non-RAID Disk Chapter 4 [↑↓]-Select ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu 4-15 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. To install the SATA hard disks for details on the system. 2. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Delete RAID Volume 3. Set the SATA Mode item to Non-RAID 4. Turn on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. Recovery Volume Options 5. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. For optimal performance, install identical drives of SATA ports...
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...a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Boot your computer. 2. Start Windows®. 2. Insert the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 4-25 To work around this OS limitation, refer to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Press during POST to section 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk...
...a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Boot your computer. 2. Start Windows®. 2. Insert the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 4-25 To work around this OS limitation, refer to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Press during POST to section 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk...
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... installation, click Load Driver to allow you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you to complete the installation. Before loading the RAID driver from the support DVD to install, select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. 4. Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to the USB flash drive. To install the RAID driver...
... installation, click Load Driver to allow you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you to complete the installation. Before loading the RAID driver from the support DVD to install, select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. 4. Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to the USB flash drive. To install the RAID driver...