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... EZ Mode 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.3 Main menu 3-5 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-7 3.5 Advanced menu 3-14 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-15 3.5.2 System Agent Configuration 3-17 3.5.3 PCH Configuration 3-17 3.5.4 SATA Configuration 3-18 3.5.5 USB Configuration 3-20 3.5.6...BIOS 3-32 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-32 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-35 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-36 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-37 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining ...
... EZ Mode 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.3 Main menu 3-5 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-7 3.5 Advanced menu 3-14 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-15 3.5.2 System Agent Configuration 3-17 3.5.3 PCH Configuration 3-17 3.5.4 SATA Configuration 3-18 3.5.5 USB Configuration 3-20 3.5.6...BIOS 3-32 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-32 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-35 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-36 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-37 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining ...
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... LAN controller and Physical Layer (PHY) Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology on the next page) P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Bluetooth LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / �C�o�...
... LAN controller and Physical Layer (PHY) Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology on the next page) P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Bluetooth LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / �C�o�...
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... 3 - Industry leading Digital 16 Phase* Power Design - P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 specifications summary Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Realtek® ALC889 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - ASUS DIGI+ VRM Utility * 12-phase for CPU, 4-phase for front panel support - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at back panel (blue) Intel...
... 3 - Industry leading Digital 16 Phase* Power Design - P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 specifications summary Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Realtek® ALC889 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - ASUS DIGI+ VRM Utility * 12-phase for CPU, 4-phase for front panel support - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at back panel (blue) Intel...
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....5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 0.00625V increment - vPCH: 90-step Chipset voltage control - 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 ...- P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (2 x gray; 2 x navy blue) 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue) 1 x CPU Fan...
....5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 0.00625V increment - vPCH: 90-step Chipset voltage control - 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 ...- P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (2 x gray; 2 x navy blue) 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue) 1 x CPU Fan...
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...of the SSD is reserved for caching function. It's a must be installed on installed CPU type. The capacity of current bus systems. Moreover, Intel® Z68 Express Chipset also supports iGPU function, letting users enjoy the latest Intel integrated graphic performance. Intel® Z68 ... 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 is the latest single-chipset design to...
...of the SSD is reserved for caching function. It's a must be installed on installed CPU type. The capacity of current bus systems. Moreover, Intel® Z68 Express Chipset also supports iGPU function, letting users enjoy the latest Intel integrated graphic performance. Intel® Z68 ... 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 is the latest single-chipset design to...
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...supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. The DIGI+ VRM digital power design empowers users with DIGI+ VRM The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use of two onboard chips-EPU (Energy Processing Unit) and TPU (TurboV Processing Unit). ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3...cases, letting you enjoy the faster throughput of current bus systems. ASUS Front Panel USB 3.0 Box ASUS feature-proofs your system memory to boost system performance. * Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at ...
...supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. The DIGI+ VRM digital power design empowers users with DIGI+ VRM The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use of two onboard chips-EPU (Energy Processing Unit) and TPU (TurboV Processing Unit). ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3...cases, letting you enjoy the faster throughput of current bus systems. ASUS Front Panel USB 3.0 Box ASUS feature-proofs your system memory to boost system performance. * Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at ...
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...geographic regions and your PC's loading. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to install. Supports hard drives over 2.2TB ASUS UEFI BIOS natively supports hard drives larger than traditional BIOS ...may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 1-5 Its beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment and the...
...geographic regions and your PC's loading. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to install. Supports hard drives over 2.2TB ASUS UEFI BIOS natively supports hard drives larger than traditional BIOS ...may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 1-5 Its beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment and the...
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... the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-10-10-28 1.65 • • ...Chip DS Brand Chip NO. margin of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Due to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. The system maps the total size of the installed...
... the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-10-10-28 1.65 • • ...Chip DS Brand Chip NO. margin of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Due to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. The system maps the total size of the installed...
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...4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - GEIL GU34GB2000C9DC(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - Gingle 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB DS - - Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1866 MHz frequency. G.SKILL F3-15000CL9D-4GBRH (XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) ... Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-7 Chapter 2 P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors ...
...4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - GEIL GU34GB2000C9DC(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - Gingle 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB DS - - Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1866 MHz frequency. G.SKILL F3-15000CL9D-4GBRH (XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) ... Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-7 Chapter 2 P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors ...
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...DS - - Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 1800 MHz... - OCZ OCZ3FXE1600C7LV6GK 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS - OCZ OCZ3X1600LV6GK(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - Chapter 2 P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendor Part No. CORSAIR CMD4GX3M2B1600C8 4GB( 2x 2GB ) DS ...8226; • 9 - • • • - - • • • 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Voltage 1.65 1.6 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • * T he above QVL is for the DDR3 ...
...DS - - Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 1800 MHz... - OCZ OCZ3FXE1600C7LV6GK 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS - OCZ OCZ3X1600LV6GK(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - Chapter 2 P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendor Part No. CORSAIR CMD4GX3M2B1600C8 4GB( 2x 2GB ) DS ...8226; • 9 - • • • - - • • • 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Voltage 1.65 1.6 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • * T he above QVL is for the DDR3 ...
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... Chapter 2: Hardware information Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN 1 and CHA_FAN 2 connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear...
... Chapter 2: Hardware information Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN 1 and CHA_FAN 2 connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear...
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... Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. If this item to set the profiles supported by Intel CPU default settings. [By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS)] All numbers of active cores will...item to [By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS) [XX] This item appears only when you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to set overclocking parameters. mode supported by your memory modules for the system. Use the and keys to adjust the value. 1-/2-/3-/4-Core Ratio Limit [XX...
... Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. If this item to set the profiles supported by Intel CPU default settings. [By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS)] All numbers of active cores will...item to [By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS) [XX] This item appears only when you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to set overclocking parameters. mode supported by your memory modules for the system. Use the and keys to adjust the value. 1-/2-/3-/4-Core Ratio Limit [XX...
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...Cache L2 Cache L3 Cache Processor Cores Intel HT Technology CPU Ratio Range CPU Current Ratio Supported 3517 MHz 206a7 14 256 KB 1024 KB 8192 KB 4 Supported 16-34 34 CPU Ratio Auto Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled Hyper-threading ... Megatrends, Inc. Scroll down . [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the ratio. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-15 3.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. EFI BIOS Utility...
...Cache L2 Cache L3 Cache Processor Cores Intel HT Technology CPU Ratio Range CPU Current Ratio Supported 3517 MHz 206a7 14 256 KB 1024 KB 8192 KB 4 Supported 16-34 34 CPU Ratio Auto Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled Hyper-threading ... Megatrends, Inc. Scroll down . [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the ratio. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-15 3.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. EFI BIOS Utility...
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... [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the...system to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in order to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. Disables this function. Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Disabled] [...
... [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the...system to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in order to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. Disables this function. Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Disabled] [...
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... / [N/A] Power Fan 1 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, chassis, and power�f�a�n��s�p�e��e�d��in��r�o��ta�... 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. Scroll down to ��t�h�e� motherboard, the field shows N/A. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-25 ...
... / [N/A] Power Fan 1 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, chassis, and power�f�a�n��s�p�e��e�d��in��r�o��ta�... 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. Scroll down to ��t�h�e� motherboard, the field shows N/A. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-25 ...
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...to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. CPU Fan Min. CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to set...CPU temperature. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the chassis temperature. The following four items appear only when you do not want to 90ºC. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to 100%. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3...
...to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. CPU Fan Min. CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to set...CPU temperature. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the chassis temperature. The following four items appear only when you do not want to 90ºC. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to 100%. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3...
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... in -one interface that came with models. • Refer to complete installation. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 4-3 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you enter the Windows® operating system ...(OS). Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Chapter 4 Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU...
... in -one interface that came with models. • Refer to complete installation. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 4-3 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you enter the Windows® operating system ...(OS). Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Chapter 4 Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU...
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... to increase VRM efficiency. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI+ VRM by clicking Tool > DIGI+ VRM on your CPU specification. • Do not remove the thermal module. 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance reliability and stability. DIGI...
... to increase VRM efficiency. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI+ VRM by clicking Tool > DIGI+ VRM on your CPU specification. • Do not remove the thermal module. 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance reliability and stability. DIGI...
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... values Current values Click to show / hide more detailed adjustments 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. Use the Save Profile function to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support...
... values Current values Click to show / hide more detailed adjustments 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. Use the Save Profile function to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support...
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... desired value. 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 Ratio bars show the status of your CPU model. Read through the ...warning messages and click OK to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. 4. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast...
... desired value. 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 Ratio bars show the status of your CPU model. Read through the ...warning messages and click OK to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. 4. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast...