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... 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 . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents...
... 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 . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents...
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... the higher bandwidth requirements of 2200(O. The P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 affords greater convenience to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 1-3 The dualchannel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of current bus systems. ASUS Front Panel USB 3.0 Box ASUS feature-proofs your system memory to boost system...With iGPU on P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 motherboards, DIGI+ VRM intelligently adjust Vcore PWM, integrated graphics voltages and frequency modulation to enhance system stability through BIOS tuning and the exclusive user interface. It increases overclocking range while performance ...
... the higher bandwidth requirements of 2200(O. The P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 affords greater convenience to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 1-3 The dualchannel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of current bus systems. ASUS Front Panel USB 3.0 Box ASUS feature-proofs your system memory to boost system...With iGPU on P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 motherboards, DIGI+ VRM intelligently adjust Vcore PWM, integrated graphics voltages and frequency modulation to enhance system stability through BIOS tuning and the exclusive user interface. It increases overclocking range while performance ...
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... Bluetooth wireless design enables smart connectivity to Bluetooth devices with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. All are accessible through enabling spread spectrum. It allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings..., and even interact with no additional adapter. Chapter 1 2X Precise Power Control ASUS DIGI+ VRM delivers twice the precision power, intelligently...
... Bluetooth wireless design enables smart connectivity to Bluetooth devices with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. All are accessible through enabling spread spectrum. It allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings..., and even interact with no additional adapter. Chapter 1 2X Precise Power Control ASUS DIGI+ VRM delivers twice the precision power, intelligently...
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...input. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 1-5 Users can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with full storage space utilization helping deliver far more intricate system control, including detailed DRAM information. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual "fingers" - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-...Connector allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to install. Quick and simple overclocking and setup sharing is...
...input. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 1-5 Users can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with full storage space utilization helping deliver far more intricate system control, including detailed DRAM information. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual "fingers" - ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-...Connector allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to install. Quick and simple overclocking and setup sharing is...
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...accessing information from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from a memory module. P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. however, the actual frequency support varies depending on ...; Due to the memory address limitation on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Chapter 2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB...
...accessing information from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from a memory module. P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. however, the actual frequency support varies depending on ...; Due to the memory address limitation on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Chapter 2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB...
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...and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The switch also lights up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. Reset switch Press the reset switch to enhance system performance. 1. The illustration ... system. Power-on switch The motherboard comes with a power-on switch that you to power up or wake up the system. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-15 This is plugged to a power source indicating that allows you to fine-tune performance when working on switch. 2.
...and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The switch also lights up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. Reset switch Press the reset switch to enhance system performance. 1. The illustration ... system. Power-on switch The motherboard comes with a power-on switch that you to power up or wake up the system. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-15 This is plugged to a power source indicating that allows you to fine-tune performance when working on switch. 2.
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... test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! 3. switch Installing...seconds for the exact location of failsafe settings. switch lights continuously. Chapter 2 • Refer to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the system to test one set of the DRAM_LED....
... test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! 3. switch Installing...seconds for the exact location of failsafe settings. switch lights continuously. Chapter 2 • Refer to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the system to test one set of the DRAM_LED....
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... Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-47 Chapter 2 • Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • Due to USB...
... Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-47 Chapter 2 • Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • Due to USB...
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...We recommend that you not change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are for system startup in this section are ...Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System... BIOS setup program is connected to ensure optimum performance. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-1
...We recommend that you not change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are for system startup in this section are ...Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System... BIOS setup program is connected to ensure optimum performance. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-1
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... exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-3 For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For...
... exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-3 For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For...
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...Auto Version 2.00.1201. 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 can cause the ...8592;: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-7 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...
...Auto Version 2.00.1201. 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 can cause the ...8592;: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-7 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...
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...the Turbo Ratio item to [By Per Core (Cannot Adjust in OS)]. Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. mode supported by Intel CPU default settings. [...The values range from 80.0MHz to become unstable! 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 set to select the X.M.P. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Frequency [...
...the Turbo Ratio item to [By Per Core (Cannot Adjust in OS)]. Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. mode supported by Intel CPU default settings. [...The values range from 80.0MHz to become unstable! 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 set to select the X.M.P. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Frequency [...
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...settings. 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 enhancing the system performance. Frequency [XXXX] Use the and keys to your CPU model. The... value. Use the and keys to 3000MHz with a 50MHz interval. Use and keys to set the CPU ratio and features. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-9 The following items appears only when you set the EPU Power Saving MODE item to [Enabled.] and allows you to select the EPU...
...settings. 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 enhancing the system performance. Frequency [XXXX] Use the and keys to your CPU model. The... value. Use the and keys to 3000MHz with a 50MHz interval. Use and keys to set the CPU ratio and features. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-9 The following items appears only when you set the EPU Power Saving MODE item to [Enabled.] and allows you to select the EPU...
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... when you to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Additional Turbo Voltage [Auto] Use the and keys to enable or disable...
... when you to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Additional Turbo Voltage [Auto] Use the and keys to enable or disable...
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...number under light system loading to [Manual Adjustment]. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. You can also use the and keys to get more transient and better thermal performance. VRM Fixed...Capability [100%] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. Configuration options: [100%] [140%] Do not remove the thermal module while changing the DIGI+ VRM related parrameters . Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-11 Use the and keys to 500k Hz with a...
...number under light system loading to [Manual Adjustment]. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. You can also use the and keys to get more transient and better thermal performance. VRM Fixed...Capability [100%] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. Configuration options: [100%] [140%] Do not remove the thermal module while changing the DIGI+ VRM related parrameters . Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-11 Use the and keys to 500k Hz with a...
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... values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to work stably under high voltage settings. Black CPU Manual Voltage 0.8V-1.22V CPU Offset Voltage 0.005V-0.060V iGPU Offset Voltage...settings. • The system may need better cooling system to [Enabled] for EMI control. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-13 The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval.
... values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to work stably under high voltage settings. Black CPU Manual Voltage 0.8V-1.22V CPU Offset Voltage 0.005V-0.060V iGPU Offset Voltage...settings. • The system may need better cooling system to [Enabled] for EMI control. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-13 The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval.
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... VRM Phase Control Increase phase number under light system loading to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI+ VRM by clicking Tool > DIGI+ VRM on... frequency gets quicker transient response. The thermal conditions should be monitored. 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. DIGI+ VRM Duty Control DIGI+ VRM Duty...
... VRM Phase Control Increase phase number under light system loading to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI+ VRM by clicking Tool > DIGI+ VRM on... frequency gets quicker transient response. The thermal conditions should be monitored. 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. DIGI+ VRM Duty Control DIGI+ VRM Duty...
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... Load profile Target values Current values Click to restore all changes made in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Refer to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Refer to the software manual...
... Load profile Target values Current values Click to restore all changes made in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Refer to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Refer to the software manual...
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Drag the adjustment bar upwards or downwards to start auto-overclocking. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with your motherboard user manual for details. • The CPU ... To prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard, a better thermal environment is strongly recommended. • Fast Tuning: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for CPU and memory Using Fast Tuning 1. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. 2. Refer to [Auto...
Drag the adjustment bar upwards or downwards to start auto-overclocking. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with your motherboard user manual for details. • The CPU ... To prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard, a better thermal environment is strongly recommended. • Fast Tuning: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for CPU and memory Using Fast Tuning 1. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. 2. Refer to [Auto...
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...2. Click Stop if you did not click Stop in the previous step, TurboV automatically starts further system overclocking and stability test. Click OK to exit. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 4-9 Chapter 4 To keep the result, click Stop. 4. Click OK to exit. Read through the... warning messages and click OK to cancel the Overclocking process. 5. An animation appears indicating the overclocking process. After re-entering Windows, ...
...2. Click Stop if you did not click Stop in the previous step, TurboV automatically starts further system overclocking and stability test. Click OK to exit. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 4-9 Chapter 4 To keep the result, click Stop. 4. Click OK to exit. Read through the... warning messages and click OK to cancel the Overclocking process. 5. An animation appears indicating the overclocking process. After re-entering Windows, ...