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... 3.5.7 APM 3-24 3.6 Monitor menu 3-25 3.7 Boot menu 3-28 3.8 Tools menu 3-29 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-29 3.8.2. ASUS O.C. Profile 3-30 3.9 Exit menu 3-31 3.10 Updating 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...
... 3.5.7 APM 3-24 3.6 Monitor menu 3-25 3.7 Boot menu 3-28 3.8 Tools menu 3-29 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-29 3.8.2. ASUS O.C. Profile 3-30 3.9 Exit menu 3-31 3.10 Updating 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...
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... 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ...the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of...
... 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ...the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of...
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... Support DVD contents Form factor Precision Tweaker 2: - vCPU PLL: 160-step CPU & PCH PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - 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... 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen 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 ....
... Support DVD contents Form factor Precision Tweaker 2: - vCPU PLL: 160-step CPU & PCH PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - 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... 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen 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 ....
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... a better home-theater audio with ease. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The cable is designed for the external SATA device. Chapter 1 ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without the need of advanced Sandy Bridge multimedia features alongside the high end 3D rendering performance provided...
... a better home-theater audio with ease. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The cable is designed for the external SATA device. Chapter 1 ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without the need of advanced Sandy Bridge multimedia features alongside the high end 3D rendering performance provided...
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... after using the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested...
... after using the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested...
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... Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed Internal CPU error Reset PPI is not available Reserved for future AMI error codes S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called...
... Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed Internal CPU error Reset PPI is not available Reserved for future AMI error codes S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-1 When you start up the computer, the system provides you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear ... settings only with the opportunity to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. The term "BIOS" in this program. The BIOS setup program can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with its test routines. Chapter 3 Chapter...
... If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-1 When you start up the computer, the system provides you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear ... settings only with the opportunity to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. The term "BIOS" in this program. The BIOS setup program can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with its test routines. Chapter 3 Chapter...
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... to start booting from the available devices. Select an item then press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Profile > ASUS SPD Information Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-29 Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then...
... to start booting from the available devices. Select an item then press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Profile > ASUS SPD Information Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-29 Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then...
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... CMOS Profile Load from one to eight, press , and then select Yes. Save to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Key in ��...BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to Profile The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. Load from...multiple BIOS settings. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. Profile > Advanced O.C. EFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 3 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup...
... CMOS Profile Load from one to eight, press , and then select Yes. Save to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Key in ��...BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to Profile The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. Load from...multiple BIOS settings. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. Profile > Advanced O.C. EFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 3 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup...
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...allows you need to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. If there is no problem using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest ... BIOS directly from the Internet • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Quit all Windows® applications before you to ...
...allows you need to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. If there is no problem using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest ... BIOS directly from the Internet • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Quit all Windows® applications before you to ...
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ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-33 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Select the BIOS version that you to download. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 5. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to avoid network traffic. If you want... items on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). You can decide whether to change the boot logo or No to complete the update process. Click Next.
ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-33 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Select the BIOS version that you to download. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 5. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to avoid network traffic. If you want... items on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). You can decide whether to change the boot logo or No to complete the update process. Click Next.
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... file: 1. Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. You can decide whether to change the boot logo or No to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 4. Chapter 3 3.
... file: 1. Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. You can decide whether to change the boot logo or No to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 4. Chapter 3 3.
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... Up/Down arrow keys to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-35 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Before you to update the BIOS without having to find the BIOS file, and then press to enable it. ASUSTek...
... Up/Down arrow keys to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-35 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Before you to update the BIOS without having to find the BIOS file, and then press to enable it. ASUSTek...
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...to a USB flash drive. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the USB port. 3.... flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file.
...to a USB flash drive. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the USB port. 3.... flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file.
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...(USB flash drive). At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. Turn off the computer and disconnect ... same as the boot device. Welcome to the USB port. 2. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-37 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS...
...(USB flash drive). At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. Turn off the computer and disconnect ... same as the boot device. Welcome to the USB port. 2. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-37 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS...
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... characters for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 VER: 0204 DATE: 08/05/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename]... and press . The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Press any key to the DOS prompt. Note...
... characters for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 VER: 0204 DATE: 08/05/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename]... and press . The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Press any key to the DOS prompt. Note...
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...to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you sure to ensure system compatibility and stability. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Are you have disconnected them. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-39 At the FreeDOS ...prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. See Chaper 3 of your computer. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 VER: 0204 DATE: 08/05/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3...
...to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you sure to ensure system compatibility and stability. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Are you have disconnected them. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-39 At the FreeDOS ...prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. See Chaper 3 of your computer. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 VER: 0204 DATE: 08/05/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3...
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Click an item to your computer. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 4-1 Refer to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you can install to change at www.asus.com for detailed information. • Ensure that you want to ... the user manual. Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information Chapter 4 If Autorun is enabled in your OS documentation for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. ...
Click an item to your computer. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 4-1 Refer to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you can install to change at www.asus.com for detailed information. • Ensure that you want to ... the user manual. Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information Chapter 4 If Autorun is enabled in your OS documentation for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. ...
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... Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you through the installation. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 4-3 The AI Suite II icon appears in -one interface that will conveniently guide you enter the Windows® operating system (OS). The Drivers...instructions to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to the optical drive. The actual screenshots vary with models. • Refer to ...
... Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you through the installation. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 4-3 The AI Suite II icon appears in -one interface that will conveniently guide you enter the Windows® operating system (OS). The Drivers...instructions to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to the optical drive. The actual screenshots vary with models. • Refer to ...