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... guide...viii P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-5 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-5 1.3.6 Other special features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion...
... guide...viii P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-5 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-5 1.3.6 Other special features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion...
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...(PHY) Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! Please refer to Memory QVL for details. *** R efer to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Bluetooth LGA1155 socket for Intel®... will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. ** Hyper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 3.0 / 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express ...
...(PHY) Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! Please refer to Memory QVL for details. *** R efer to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Bluetooth LGA1155 socket for Intel®... will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. ** Hyper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 3.0 / 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express ...
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... 160-step Memory voltage control - vPCH: 90-step Chipset voltage control - x 9.6 in . vCCIO: Adjustable I/O voltage at 0.005V increment - vCPU PLL: 160-step CPU & PCH PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking ...Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - xii BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. 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...
... 160-step Memory voltage control - vPCH: 90-step Chipset voltage control - x 9.6 in . vCCIO: Adjustable I/O voltage at 0.005V increment - vCPU PLL: 160-step CPU & PCH PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking ...Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - xii BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. 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...
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... LGA1155 package with hard drive capacity, operating up to 4X faster than a hard drive-only system, and an important part of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. * Intel® Smart Response Technology supports Windows ® 7/ Vista operating systems. ** Intel® Smart Response Technology..., most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in multiple-GPU configurations of unnecessary hard drive spin. This technology combines SSD performance with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to launch Intel® Smart Response Technology. Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel® Smart ...
... LGA1155 package with hard drive capacity, operating up to 4X faster than a hard drive-only system, and an important part of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. * Intel® Smart Response Technology supports Windows ® 7/ Vista operating systems. ** Intel® Smart Response Technology..., most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in multiple-GPU configurations of unnecessary hard drive spin. This technology combines SSD performance with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to launch Intel® Smart Response Technology. Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel® Smart ...
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... tuning and the exclusive user interface. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 1-3 Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. The P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 affords greater convenience to high speed connectivity. Chapter 1 Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of...
... tuning and the exclusive user interface. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 1-3 Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. The P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 affords greater convenience to high speed connectivity. Chapter 1 Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of...
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...you to -Net, Music Player, Shot and Send, and Personal Manager. ASUS BT GO! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features BT GO! (Bluetooth) Onboard Bluetooth wireless design enables smart connectivity... to patch memory issues. All are accessible through Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of ...
...you to -Net, Music Player, Shot and Send, and Personal Manager. ASUS BT GO! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features BT GO! (Bluetooth) Onboard Bluetooth wireless design enables smart connectivity... to patch memory issues. All are accessible through Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of ...
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2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
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For effective use a more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: - P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing ...XMP) Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the motherboard. Chapter 2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. ...
For effective use a more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: - P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing ...XMP) Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the motherboard. Chapter 2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. ...
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... • 1.5 • • 1.5 • 1.6 • • • • * The above QVL is for the DDR3 2200 MHz memory module. CORSAIR TR3X6G1866C9DVer4.1(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - OCZ OCZ3P1866LV4GK 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - G.SKILL F3-16000CL6Q-8GBPIS(XMP) 8GB ( 4x 2GB )...; • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-7 Timing 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-28 9-9-9-28 9 9-11-9-27 Voltage 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.66 DIMM socket support (Optional...
... • 1.5 • • 1.5 • 1.6 • • • • * The above QVL is for the DDR3 2200 MHz memory module. CORSAIR TR3X6G1866C9DVer4.1(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - OCZ OCZ3P1866LV4GK 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - G.SKILL F3-16000CL6Q-8GBPIS(XMP) 8GB ( 4x 2GB )...; • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-7 Timing 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-28 9-9-9-28 9 9-11-9-27 Voltage 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.66 DIMM socket support (Optional...
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...• • * T he above QVL is for the DDR3 1800 MHz memory module. Vendor Part No. CORSAIR CMD4GX3M2B1600C8 4GB( 2x 2GB ) DS - Crucial BL25664BN1608.16FF(XMP) 2GB DS - G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBECO(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - Chapter 2 P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendor Part No. DS... A-DATA AX3U1600GC4G9-2G 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - G.SKILL F3-12800CL8D-4GBRM(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1600 MHz frequency. GEIL GV34GB1600C8DC(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS -
...• • * T he above QVL is for the DDR3 1800 MHz memory module. Vendor Part No. CORSAIR CMD4GX3M2B1600C8 4GB( 2x 2GB ) DS - Crucial BL25664BN1608.16FF(XMP) 2GB DS - G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBECO(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - Chapter 2 P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendor Part No. DS... A-DATA AX3U1600GC4G9-2G 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - G.SKILL F3-12800CL8D-4GBRM(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1600 MHz frequency. GEIL GV34GB1600C8DC(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS -
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...P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Single-sided DS - settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory... configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. or D.O.C.P. We ...
...P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Single-sided DS - settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory... configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. or D.O.C.P. We ...
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... to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues... memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! function. •...
... to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues... memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! function. •...
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...you the 2-digit display, allowing you to the Q-Code table below for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-21 Reset type detection (soft/hard). AP initialization before microcode loading System Agent initialization before microcode loading PCH initialization before ... not found Microcode not loaded PEI Core is started Pre-memory CPU initialization is started Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started Pre-memory PCH initialization is started OEM pre-memory initialization codes Memory initialization Reserved for details. Refer to know the system status...
...you the 2-digit display, allowing you to the Q-Code table below for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-21 Reset type detection (soft/hard). AP initialization before microcode loading System Agent initialization before microcode loading PCH initialization before ... not found Microcode not loaded PEI Core is started Pre-memory CPU initialization is started Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started Pre-memory PCH initialization is started OEM pre-memory initialization codes Memory initialization Reserved for details. Refer to know the system status...
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... F3 F4 F5 - FF 60 61 62 Description Memory Installed CPU post-memory initialization Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started Post-Memory PCH initialization is started OEM post memory initialization codes DXE IPL is started Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed Unspecified memory initialization error Memory not installed Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch...
... F3 F4 F5 - FF 60 61 62 Description Memory Installed CPU post-memory initialization Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started Post-Memory PCH initialization is started OEM post memory initialization codes DXE IPL is started Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed Unspecified memory initialization error Memory not installed Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch...
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... to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. 2-50 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. For systems with the last device on test. If your retailer for more than four seconds puts the...
... to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. 2-50 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. For systems with the last device on test. If your retailer for more than four seconds puts the...
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...click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. Selects the display language 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 installed to the system....to the system. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Refer to decide the boot priority. EZ Mode Monday [9/13/2010] P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 BIOS Version : 0209 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 512 MB (DDR3 1066MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 03/04/2011 Speed : 3531 MHz English ...
...click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. Selects the display language 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 installed to the system....to the system. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Refer to decide the boot priority. EZ Mode Monday [9/13/2010] P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 BIOS Version : 0209 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 512 MB (DDR3 1066MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 03/04/2011 Speed : 3531 MHz English ...
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...x64 04/25/2011 MBECE-0020 7.1.10.1065 B3 Stepping CPU Information Intel(R) Core(TM) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Speed 3100 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Speed 512 MB 1097 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Fri 03/25/2011] [16:46:15] ...3.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you to boot or enter Setup. After you to clear the BIOS password. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-5 EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Main\ Security > Advanced Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is ...
...x64 04/25/2011 MBECE-0020 7.1.10.1065 B3 Stepping CPU Information Intel(R) Core(TM) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Speed 3100 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Speed 512 MB 1097 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Fri 03/25/2011] [16:46:15] ...3.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you to boot or enter Setup. After you to clear the BIOS password. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-5 EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Main\ Security > Advanced Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is ...
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...Tool [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BLCK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-7 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. EFI BIOS Utility...BCLK/PCIE Frequency 103.0 Turbo Ratio Auto By All Cores (Can Adjust in OS) 43 Internal PLL Overvoltage Auto Memory Frequency Auto iGPU Max. Scroll down to malfunction. 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you ...
...Tool [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BLCK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-7 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. EFI BIOS Utility...BCLK/PCIE Frequency 103.0 Turbo Ratio Auto By All Cores (Can Adjust in OS) 43 Internal PLL Overvoltage Auto Memory Frequency Auto iGPU Max. Scroll down to malfunction. 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you ...
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...ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS)]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Profile #1] [Profile #2] Turbo Ratio [By All Cores] Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this happens, revert to adjust the value. Use the and keys to 300.0MHz. The values range from 80.... Turbo ratio in OS. [By Per Core (Cannot Adjust in OS)] All numbers of active cores will be set to set the memory operating frequency. You can be set to manually adjust the Trubo CPU ratio. [Auto] All Turbo ratio are set overclocking parameters. Select...
...ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS)]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Profile #1] [Profile #2] Turbo Ratio [By All Cores] Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this happens, revert to adjust the value. Use the and keys to 300.0MHz. The values range from 80.... Turbo ratio in OS. [By Per Core (Cannot Adjust in OS)] All numbers of active cores will be set to set the memory operating frequency. You can be set to manually adjust the Trubo CPU ratio. [Auto] All Turbo ratio are set overclocking parameters. Select...
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... controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-17 Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ System Agent Configuration > Monitor System Agent Configuration Initate Graphic Adapter PCIE/PCI iGPU Memory 64M Render Standy Enabled Set this item to [Enabled] to enable Lucid Virtu/ NVIDIA...
... controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-17 Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ System Agent Configuration > Monitor System Agent Configuration Initate Graphic Adapter PCIE/PCI iGPU Memory 64M Render Standy Enabled Set this item to [Enabled] to enable Lucid Virtu/ NVIDIA...