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... guide...viii P8Z68 Deluxe specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-4 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-5 1.3.6 Other special features 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion slots...
... guide...viii P8Z68 Deluxe specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-4 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-5 1.3.6 Other special features 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion slots...
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...Dual interconnect between the Integrated LAN controller and Physical Layer (PHY) Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! Support �In��te��l® Smart Response Technology Marvell® PCIe 9128 SATA 6.0 Gb... Intel® Z68 Express Chipset - 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) - 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (blue) - P8Z68 Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Bluetooth LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / �C�o�r�e i5...
...Dual interconnect between the Integrated LAN controller and Physical Layer (PHY) Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! Support �In��te��l® Smart Response Technology Marvell® PCIe 9128 SATA 6.0 Gb... Intel® Z68 Express Chipset - 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) - 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (blue) - P8Z68 Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Bluetooth LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / �C�o�r�e i5...
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... are subject to 300MHz at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. 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 ... I /O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor Precision Tweaker 2: - vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control - xii P8Z68 Deluxe 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...
... are subject to 300MHz at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. 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 ... I /O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor Precision Tweaker 2: - vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control - xii P8Z68 Deluxe 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...
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...boosts overall system performance. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB ...uses an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available capacity required) as default. The P8Z68 Deluxe affords greater convenience to enjoy a never beforeexperienced brand new gaming style. Intel® ... C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights LGA1155 socket for Intel® ...
...boosts overall system performance. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB ...uses an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available capacity required) as default. The P8Z68 Deluxe affords greater convenience to enjoy a never beforeexperienced brand new gaming style. Intel® ... C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights LGA1155 socket for Intel® ...
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...MemOK! Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS heat-pipe gives you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, and even interact with mobile devices via Bluetooth. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. The built-in variety of ...the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to patch memory issues. This all the exclusive ASUS features into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through the exclusive, user-friendly ASUS interface. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you a noiseless PC environment...
...MemOK! Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS heat-pipe gives you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, and even interact with mobile devices via Bluetooth. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. The built-in variety of ...the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to patch memory issues. This all the exclusive ASUS features into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through the exclusive, user-friendly ASUS interface. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you a noiseless PC environment...
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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 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 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
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... channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you are supported by this motherboard; margin of the installed CPU. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information P8Z68 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors ...- 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - -- 1.5~1.7 • • 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS Kingmax N/A - - • • * The memory modules in Channel A and Channel B. G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGMAX KINGMAX F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) F3-17600CL8D-4GBPS(XMP) F3-17600CL9D-4GBTDS(XMP) FLKE85F-B8KHA(XMP...
... channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you are supported by this motherboard; margin of the installed CPU. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information P8Z68 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors ...- 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - -- 1.5~1.7 • • 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS Kingmax N/A - - • • * The memory modules in Channel A and Channel B. G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGMAX KINGMAX F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) F3-17600CL8D-4GBPS(XMP) F3-17600CL9D-4GBTDS(XMP) FLKE85F-B8KHA(XMP...
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... • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 2-7 Vendor Part No. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2000 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM - 1.65 • •...
... • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 2-7 Vendor Part No. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2000 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM - 1.65 • •...
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... - • • • - - • • • 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information DS - - Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1600 MHz frequency. G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL 4GB(2 x 2GB) SS - G.SKILL F3-12800CL8T-6GBPI(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS -... A-DATA AX3U1600GC4G9-2G 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBECO(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - Chapter 2 P8Z68 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendor Part No. CORSAIR CMG4GX3M2A1600C6 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - Crucial BL25664BN1608.16FF...
... - • • • - - • • • 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information DS - - Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1600 MHz frequency. G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL 4GB(2 x 2GB) SS - G.SKILL F3-12800CL8T-6GBPI(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS -... A-DATA AX3U1600GC4G9-2G 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBECO(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - Chapter 2 P8Z68 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendor Part No. CORSAIR CMG4GX3M2A1600C6 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - Crucial BL25664BN1608.16FF...
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...one (1) module inserted into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Load the X.M.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules ...into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. Chapter 2 P8Z68 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066 MHz ...
...one (1) module inserted into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Load the X.M.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules ...into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. Chapter 2 P8Z68 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066 MHz ...
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... before using the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is not properly installed. 3. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to...on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch lights continuously. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to test one set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. To stop memory tuning, ...
... before using the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is not properly installed. 3. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to...on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch lights continuously. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to test one set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. To stop memory tuning, ...
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...Microcode not loaded PEI Core is started Pre-memory CPU initialization is started Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started Pre-memory PCH initialization is started OEM pre-memory initialization codes Memory initialization Reserved for details. Reset type detection... (soft/hard). Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you the 2-digit display, allowing you to the Q-Code table below for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe...
...Microcode not loaded PEI Core is started Pre-memory CPU initialization is started Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started Pre-memory PCH initialization is started OEM pre-memory initialization codes Memory initialization Reserved for details. Reset type detection... (soft/hard). Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you the 2-digit display, allowing you to the Q-Code table below for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe...
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...for future AMI error codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed 54 55 56 57 58 59 5A 5B 5C - 5F E0 E1 E2 E3 E4 - Chapter 2 Q-Code table (continued... 37 - 3A 3B - 3E 3F - 4E 4F 50 - 53 Description Memory Installed CPU post-memory initialization Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started Post-Memory PCH initialization is started OEM post memory initialization codes DXE IPL is started Memory initialization error. F7 F8 F9 FA FB - E7 E8 E9 EA EB EC...
...for future AMI error codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed 54 55 56 57 58 59 5A 5B 5C - 5F E0 E1 E2 E3 E4 - Chapter 2 Q-Code table (continued... 37 - 3A 3B - 3E 3F - 4E 4F 50 - 53 Description Memory Installed CPU post-memory initialization Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started Post-Memory PCH initialization is started OEM post memory initialization codes DXE IPL is started Memory initialization error. F7 F8 F9 FA FB - E7 E8 E9 EA EB EC...
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... than four seconds puts the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous...
... than four seconds puts the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous...
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..., and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. Selects the display language of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. .... To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. EZ Mode Monday [9/13/2010] P8Z68 Deluxe BIOS Version : 0209 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 512 MB (DDR3 1066MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 03/04/2011 Speed : 3531 MHz English Temperature...
..., and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. Selects the display language of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. .... To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. EZ Mode Monday [9/13/2010] P8Z68 Deluxe BIOS Version : 0209 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 512 MB (DDR3 1066MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 03/04/2011 Speed : 3531 MHz English Temperature...
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...date, time, language, and security settings. After you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. EFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-5 EFI BIOS Utility - See section 2.3.7 Jumper for when entering Setup If ONLY the User's password is set, then this only limits access...x64 04/25/2011 MBECE-0020 7.1.10.1065 B2 Stepping CPU Information Intel(R) Core(TM) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Speed 3100 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Speed 512 MB 1097 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Fri 03/25/2011] [16:46:15] ...
...date, time, language, and security settings. After you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. EFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-5 EFI BIOS Utility - See section 2.3.7 Jumper for when entering Setup If ONLY the User's password is set, then this only limits access...x64 04/25/2011 MBECE-0020 7.1.10.1065 B2 Stepping CPU Information Intel(R) Core(TM) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Speed 3100 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Speed 512 MB 1097 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Fri 03/25/2011] [16:46:15] ...
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...items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-7 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. The configuration options for this section ...Saving Mode Disabled > OC Tuner > DRAM Timing Control > CPU Power Management Boot Tool [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BLCK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2:...
...items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-7 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. The configuration options for this section ...Saving Mode Disabled > OC Tuner > DRAM Timing Control > CPU Power Management Boot Tool [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BLCK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2:...
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... an individual Turbo ratio in OS)]. By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS) [XX] This item appears only when you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this happens, revert to the default setting. Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU...with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings. Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Use the and keys to 300.0MHz. Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to adjust the value. Select any of active cores can also key in OS)]. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows ...
... an individual Turbo ratio in OS)]. By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS) [XX] This item appears only when you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this happens, revert to the default setting. Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU...with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings. Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Use the and keys to 300.0MHz. Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to adjust the value. Select any of active cores can also key in OS)]. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows ...
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... High Precision Event Timer. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.3 PCH Configuration EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ System Agent Configuration > Monitor System Agent Configuration Initate Graphic Adapter PCIE/PCI iGPU Memory 64M Render Standy Enabled Set this item to [Enabled...
... High Precision Event Timer. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.3 PCH Configuration EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ System Agent Configuration > Monitor System Agent Configuration Initate Graphic Adapter PCIE/PCI iGPU Memory 64M Render Standy Enabled Set this item to [Enabled...
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... 3 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Profile This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to Profile Add Your CMOS Profile Load from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Profile Configuration Setup Profile 1 Status : Setup Profile 2 Status : Setup Profile 3 Status : Setup Profile 4 Status : Setup Profile 5 Status : Setup Profile 6 Status... Installed Not Installed Not Installed 1 1 Boot Tool Save BIOS settings to eight, press , and then select Yes. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. EFI BIOS Utility...
... 3 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Profile This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to Profile Add Your CMOS Profile Load from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Profile Configuration Setup Profile 1 Status : Setup Profile 2 Status : Setup Profile 3 Status : Setup Profile 4 Status : Setup Profile 5 Status : Setup Profile 6 Status... Installed Not Installed Not Installed 1 1 Boot Tool Save BIOS settings to eight, press , and then select Yes. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. EFI BIOS Utility...