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...with Canadian ICES-003. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This product has been designed ...Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for ...
...with Canadian ICES-003. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This product has been designed ...Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for ...
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... with different models. Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 motherboard...
... with different models. Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 motherboard...
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... 7 special functions that offer significant breakthrough in diverse situations. AI Suite II With its full potential. 2X Less Radiation ASUS DIGI+ VRM adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. It allows..., voltage and sensor readings, and even interact with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction This all the exclusive ASUS features into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through enabling spread spectrum. The...
... 7 special functions that offer significant breakthrough in diverse situations. AI Suite II With its full potential. 2X Less Radiation ASUS DIGI+ VRM adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. It allows..., voltage and sensor readings, and even interact with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction This all the exclusive ASUS features into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through enabling spread spectrum. The...
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... control, including detailed DRAM information. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your DIY experience. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to the motherboard. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 1-5 Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance...
... control, including detailed DRAM information. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your DIY experience. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to the motherboard. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 1-5 Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance...
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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. 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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...MemOK! Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the 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. switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. ...also lights when the DIMM is tested. switch to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to boot after...
...MemOK! Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the 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. switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. ...also lights when the DIMM is tested. switch to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to boot after...
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... ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-47 Gray - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Black - Refer to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 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...
... ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-47 Gray - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Black - Refer to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 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...
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Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-13 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM DATA...of the CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCIO Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings. • The system may need better cooling system to 0.630x with a 0....
Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-13 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM DATA...of the CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCIO Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings. • The system may need better cooling system to 0.630x with a 0....
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... speed to cool down to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-15 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you to display the following items: Intel Virtualization Technology Disabled Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology...
... speed to cool down to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-15 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you to display the following items: Intel Virtualization Technology Disabled Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology...
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...in this section are for reference only. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the manual list on the left. 2. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. The Manual folder of your selected software. 3. Chapter 4 The screenshots... below to show the software manual. Double-click the language to get the necessary software manuals. The actual software manuals containing in different languages. Some software manuals are included in the support DVD. 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are provided in the ...
...in this section are for reference only. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the manual list on the left. 2. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. The Manual folder of your selected software. 3. Chapter 4 The screenshots... below to show the software manual. Double-click the language to get the necessary software manuals. The actual software manuals containing in different languages. Some software manuals are included in the support DVD. 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are provided in the ...
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... support DVD, launch EPU by configuring settings like CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. This utility provides several modes that satisfies different computing needs. 4.3.5 EPU EPU is an energy-efficient tool that you click the Clear button . • Refer to the software manual in the... support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for each mode Displays the system properties of each mode *• Select From EPU Installation to show the CO2 that has ...
... support DVD, launch EPU by configuring settings like CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. This utility provides several modes that satisfies different computing needs. 4.3.5 EPU EPU is an energy-efficient tool that you click the Clear button . • Refer to the software manual in the... support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for each mode Displays the system properties of each mode *• Select From EPU Installation to show the CO2 that has ...
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ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 4-11 Click to select a fan type Click to select a fan profile Chapter 4...DVD, launch FAN Xpert by the unsteady fan rotation. The built-in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for your PC's system loading. However, the fan will speed up when the temperature exceeds 70...°C. • User: Allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different...
ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 4-11 Click to select a fan type Click to select a fan profile Chapter 4...DVD, launch FAN Xpert by the unsteady fan rotation. The built-in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for your PC's system loading. However, the fan will speed up when the temperature exceeds 70...°C. • User: Allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different...
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... the selection bar to create this virtual disk ? RAID Level: Select a RAID Level. Configuration options: [RAID 0] [RAID 1] Stripe Size: Specifies the size of drive capacity difference. The new RAID array appears under Virtual Disks, as audio, video, and graphics. Configuration options: [None] [1G] [10G] Name: Enter a name with content in the...
... the selection bar to create this virtual disk ? RAID Level: Select a RAID Level. Configuration options: [RAID 0] [RAID 1] Stripe Size: Specifies the size of drive capacity difference. The new RAID array appears under Virtual Disks, as audio, video, and graphics. Configuration options: [None] [1G] [10G] Name: Enter a name with content in the...
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... disk drive varies with different vendors. 4. Using another computer, plug the USB floppy disk drive, and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. 2. The name of the RAID driver disk to the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. Double-click the file. Select Device Manager. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 4-27 Right-click My...
... disk drive varies with different vendors. 4. Using another computer, plug the USB floppy disk drive, and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. 2. The name of the RAID driver disk to the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. Double-click the file. Select Device Manager. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 4-27 Right-click My...
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...] id= "PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2822&CC_0104","iaStor" id= "USB\VID_03EE&PID_6901", "usbstor" Add the same line to open the file. 8. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. Save and exit the file. 4-28 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 7. Find the [HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_DesktopWorkstationServer] and [HardwareIds.scsi.iaStor_DesktopWorkstationServer] sections in the txtsetup...
...] id= "PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2822&CC_0104","iaStor" id= "USB\VID_03EE&PID_6901", "usbstor" Add the same line to open the file. 8. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. Save and exit the file. 4-28 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 7. Find the [HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_DesktopWorkstationServer] and [HardwareIds.scsi.iaStor_DesktopWorkstationServer] sections in the txtsetup...