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...retrieval system, or translated into any language in it from http://support.asus.com/download; or (2) the serial number of this product. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...problem (please do NOT send large attachments such as defined in obtaining the full corresponding source code we can coordinate the terms and cost of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE...
...retrieval system, or translated into any language in it from http://support.asus.com/download; or (2) the serial number of this product. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...problem (please do NOT send large attachments such as defined in obtaining the full corresponding source code we can coordinate the terms and cost of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE...
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... FAN Xpert 4-11 4.3.7 Probe II 4-12 4.3.8 Audio configurations 4-13 4.4 RAID configurations 4-14 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-14 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-15 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-15 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-15 4.4.5 Marvell RAID utility 4-19 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-25 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-25 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-25 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-26 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk...
... FAN Xpert 4-11 4.3.7 Probe II 4-12 4.3.8 Audio configurations 4-13 4.4 RAID configurations 4-14 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-14 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-15 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-15 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-15 4.4.5 Marvell RAID utility 4-19 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-25 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-25 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-25 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-26 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk...
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...; LAN) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x Clear CMOS switch 8-channel Audio I /O voltage at 0.00625V increment - vCCSA: 144-step system agent voltage control - button 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch 1 x Power-on switch 1 x Reset switch 64 Mb Flash ROM, EFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 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 . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications...
...; LAN) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x Clear CMOS switch 8-channel Audio I /O voltage at 0.00625V increment - vCCSA: 144-step system agent voltage control - button 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch 1 x Power-on switch 1 x Reset switch 64 Mb Flash ROM, EFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 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 . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications...
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...-GPU CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard's powerful Intel® Z68 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in multiple-GPU configurations of 2200(O. It uses serial point-to high speed connectivity. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 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 either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. This provides great graphics performance. The P8Z68 Deluxe affords greater convenience to...
...-GPU CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard's powerful Intel® Z68 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in multiple-GPU configurations of 2200(O. It uses serial point-to high speed connectivity. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 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 either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. This provides great graphics performance. The P8Z68 Deluxe affords greater convenience to...
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... "fingers" - ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your DIY experience. The exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed setup info, while the Advanced Mode is facilitated by installed graphics cards. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 1-5 Quick and simple overclocking and setup sharing is for the Intel® Sandy Bridge platform's powerful integrated graphics. Supports hard drives over 2.2TB ASUS UEFI BIOS natively supports hard drives larger than...
... "fingers" - ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your DIY experience. The exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed setup info, while the Advanced Mode is facilitated by installed graphics cards. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 1-5 Quick and simple overclocking and setup sharing is for the Intel® Sandy Bridge platform's powerful integrated graphics. Supports hard drives over 2.2TB ASUS UEFI BIOS natively supports hard drives larger than...
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... you install 4GB or more details, refer to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. P8Z68 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. however, the actual frequency support varies depending on 32-bit Windows OS, when you are supported by this motherboard; margin of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency...
... you install 4GB or more details, refer to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. P8Z68 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. however, the actual frequency support varies depending on 32-bit Windows OS, when you are supported by this motherboard; margin of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency...
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... Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of the Architectural Protocols 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 entering S1 sleep state System is entering...
... Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of the Architectural Protocols 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 entering S1 sleep state System is entering...
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... 91xx SATA Controller Driver. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 2-27 Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [navy blue]) These connectors connect to create a RAID driver disk using NCQ, set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to [Enabled]. For Windows Vista / Windows 7 OS, load only the Marvell 91xx SATA Controller Driver. ATAPI device is not supported. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using the motherboard support DVD and load the driver during POST to enter the...
... 91xx SATA Controller Driver. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 2-27 Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [navy blue]) These connectors connect to create a RAID driver disk using NCQ, set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to [Enabled]. For Windows Vista / Windows 7 OS, load only the Marvell 91xx SATA Controller Driver. ATAPI device is not supported. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using the motherboard support DVD and load the driver during POST to enter the...
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...;c�ti�o�n� 2.2.8 Jumper for system startup in this section are needed for information on the system chassis to boot. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to ensure optimum performance. Users can be used under the Exit menu. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-1
...;c�ti�o�n� 2.2.8 Jumper for system startup in this section are needed for information on the system chassis to boot. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to ensure optimum performance. Users can be used under the Exit menu. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-1
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... item Version 2.00.1201. For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Renesas USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Bluetooth Controller Bluetooth Controller VIA 1394 Controller Disabled Enabled PCI Express X16_3 slot (black) bandwidth Enabled Enabled Auto PCI Express X1_1 slot or USB3.0 switch X1 Slot Marvell Storage Controller AHCI Mode...
... item Version 2.00.1201. For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Renesas USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Bluetooth Controller Bluetooth Controller VIA 1394 Controller Disabled Enabled PCI Express X16_3 slot (black) bandwidth Enabled Enabled Auto PCI Express X1_1 slot or USB3.0 switch X1 Slot Marvell Storage Controller AHCI Mode...
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...legacy AC'97 Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-21 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration EFI BIOS Utility - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Renesas USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Bluetooth Controller Enabled VIA 1394 Controller Enabled Marvell Storage Controller Enabled...
...legacy AC'97 Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-21 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration EFI BIOS Utility - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Renesas USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Bluetooth Controller Enabled VIA 1394 Controller Enabled Marvell Storage Controller Enabled...
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... devices. [AHCI Mode] Set to [AHCI Mode] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] If you want to use the full functin of the JMB storage controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that you to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. VIA 1394 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard...
... devices. [AHCI Mode] Set to [AHCI Mode] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] If you want to use the full functin of the JMB storage controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that you to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. VIA 1394 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard...
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...;� [I�O��=�2�E�8�h�;�I�R�Q��=�3�]� Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-23 Display OptionRom in this menu allow you to set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to display or hide the OptionRom of the Intel LAN controller. This item functions only if there is a serial port (COM1) connector on the motherboard.
...;� [I�O��=�2�E�8�h�;�I�R�Q��=�3�]� Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-23 Display OptionRom in this menu allow you to set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to display or hide the OptionRom of the Intel LAN controller. This item functions only if there is a serial port (COM1) connector on the motherboard.
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... Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Quit all Windows® applications before you need to a USB flash disk in case you update the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. If there is potentially risky. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using this motherboard. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup However, BIOS updating is no problem using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update...
... Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Quit all Windows® applications before you need to a USB flash disk in case you update the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. If there is potentially risky. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using this motherboard. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup However, BIOS updating is no problem using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update...
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... 3 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-37 This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. Boot your computer. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from...
... 3 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-37 This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. Boot your computer. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from...
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... folder of supplementary user manuals. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 4-1 The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you want to install. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to use the devices. The contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from...
... folder of supplementary user manuals. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 4-1 The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you want to install. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to use the devices. The contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from...
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... changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. Due to chipset limitation, when set (s) using SATA HDDs. 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. To install the SATA hard disks for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. Connect a SATA power cable to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility: 1. Reset Disks to display the utility main menu. Connect the SATA signal cables...
... changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. Due to chipset limitation, when set (s) using SATA HDDs. 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. To install the SATA hard disks for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. Connect a SATA power cable to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility: 1. Reset Disks to display the utility main menu. Connect the SATA signal cables...
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... the RAID array. Configure->Select free disks HBA 0: Marvell 0 ├ Virtual Disks └ Free Physical Disks * ├ PD 0: ST3160812AS └ PD 8: ST3160812AS Port ID : PD ID : Type : Status : Size : Feature Support : Current Speed : Model : Serial : FW Version : 0 0 SATA PD Unconfigured 152626MB MCQ 3G 48Bits 3G ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 3.AAE ▶ ▶ Help Use space bar to select the free disks to HBA 0: Marvell 0 and press . 2. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe...
... the RAID array. Configure->Select free disks HBA 0: Marvell 0 ├ Virtual Disks └ Free Physical Disks * ├ PD 0: ST3160812AS └ PD 8: ST3160812AS Port ID : PD ID : Type : Status : Size : Feature Support : Current Speed : Model : Serial : FW Version : 0 0 SATA PD Unconfigured 152626MB MCQ 3G 48Bits 3G ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 3.AAE ▶ ▶ Help Use space bar to select the free disks to HBA 0: Marvell 0 and press . 2. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe...
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...1. You have to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. • Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive due to complete the process. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Boot your computer. 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 5. Press during POST to complete the process. 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. • The...
...1. You have to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. • Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive due to complete the process. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Boot your computer. 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 5. Press during POST to complete the process. 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. • The...
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... to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you to the USB flash drive. 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP: 1. party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Before loading the RAID driver from the support DVD to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive...
... to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you to the USB flash drive. 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP: 1. party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Before loading the RAID driver from the support DVD to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive...