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..., may obtain the complete corresponding source code (as defined in writing by the purchaser for the GPL Software, and/or the complete corresponding source code of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ii The source code will be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, ... IN IT. This offer is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL") and under various Free Open Source Software licenses. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR ...
..., may obtain the complete corresponding source code (as defined in writing by the purchaser for the GPL Software, and/or the complete corresponding source code of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ii The source code will be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, ... IN IT. This offer is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL") and under various Free Open Source Software licenses. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR ...
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...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 the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 ...3-20 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-21 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.
...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 the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 ...3-20 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-21 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.
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... the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS...8226; Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. viii These documents are also provided. ...
... the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS...8226; Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. viii These documents are also provided. ...
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... 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 ... 1 x S/PDIF Out header 24-pin EATX Power connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! P8Z68 Deluxe specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor Precision Tweaker 2: - vCPU PLL...
... 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 ... 1 x S/PDIF Out header 24-pin EATX Power connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! P8Z68 Deluxe specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor Precision Tweaker 2: - vCPU PLL...
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...affect the heat dissipation performance. ASUS BT GO! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS heat-pipe gives you an extremely silent and cooling experience with no additional adapter. Chapter 1 EPU Tap into one software offers diverse and ease to... use functions, with its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in-one simple to use software package. MemOK! Its beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment and...
...affect the heat dissipation performance. ASUS BT GO! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS heat-pipe gives you an extremely silent and cooling experience with no additional adapter. Chapter 1 EPU Tap into one software offers diverse and ease to... use functions, with its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in-one simple to use software package. MemOK! Its beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment and...
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... and intelligently moderate the power consumption. EPU switch Turning this switch to Enable will use the last setting you change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the...
... and intelligently moderate the power consumption. EPU switch Turning this switch to Enable will use the last setting you change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the...
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... in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Updating... the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open ...
... in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Updating... the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open ...
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... better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you want to display DVD/ motherboard information Chapter 4 If Autorun is ��ta 7 ...can install to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to avail all motherboard features. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 4-1 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click the Contact tab to maximize the features of supplementary user manuals. Always...
... better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you want to display DVD/ motherboard information Chapter 4 If Autorun is ��ta 7 ...can install to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to avail all motherboard features. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 4-1 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click the Contact tab to maximize the features of supplementary user manuals. Always...
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... folder of the support DVD appears. Some software manuals are in different languages. The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Follow the instructions below to show the software manual. 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are for reference only. Chapter...
... folder of the support DVD appears. Some software manuals are in different languages. The actual software manuals containing in the support DVD. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Follow the instructions below to show the software manual. 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are for reference only. Chapter...
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... Click the icon to the software manual in -one interface that will conveniently guide you enter the Windows® operating system (OS). The actual screenshots vary with models. • Refer to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 4-3 Place the support DVD to... launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the Windows® notification area. Click the Utilities tab, then ...
... Click the icon to the software manual in -one interface that will conveniently guide you enter the Windows® operating system (OS). The actual screenshots vary with models. • Refer to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 4-3 Place the support DVD to... launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the Windows® notification area. Click the Utilities tab, then ...
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... light system loading to increase VRM efficiency. Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support DIGI+ VRM CPU Current Capability DIGI+ VRM CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for detailed software configuration. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. After installing AI Suite II... gets higher VRM power consumption delivery. Reduce phase number under heavy system loading to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking. DIGI+ VRM Frequency Switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response and...
... light system loading to increase VRM efficiency. Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support DIGI+ VRM CPU Current Capability DIGI+ VRM CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for detailed software configuration. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. After installing AI Suite II... gets higher VRM power consumption delivery. Reduce phase number under heavy system loading to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking. DIGI+ VRM Frequency Switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response and...
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... Click any of their respective owners. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch BT GO! Using BT GO! ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 4-5 Chapter 4 Launching BT GO! Device list Function list Lights when the function is under license. BT Turbo Remote: provides a user...) device with the motherboard through the computer's speakers. by the Bluetooth device. will automatically search for the supported functions for detailed software configuration. • The Bluetooth word mark and logos are those of the device / function icons to access the Internet via the...
... Click any of their respective owners. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch BT GO! Using BT GO! ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 4-5 Chapter 4 Launching BT GO! Device list Function list Lights when the function is under license. BT Turbo Remote: provides a user...) device with the motherboard through the computer's speakers. by the Bluetooth device. will automatically search for the supported functions for detailed software configuration. • The Bluetooth word mark and logos are those of the device / function icons to access the Internet via the...
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...Auto Tuning Mode TurboV Load profile Target values Current values Click to show / hide more settings Click to restore all start-up . 4.3.4 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that offers automatic and easy overlocking and system level up settings Save the current settings as Auto Tuning function that allows...as well as a new profile Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. Use the Save Profile function to the software manual in TurboV will not be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Refer to...
...Auto Tuning Mode TurboV Load profile Target values Current values Click to show / hide more settings Click to restore all start-up . 4.3.4 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that offers automatic and easy overlocking and system level up settings Save the current settings as Auto Tuning function that allows...as well as a new profile Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. Use the Save Profile function to the software manual in TurboV will not be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Refer to...
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4. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. 2. Read through the warning messages and click OK to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. Adjustment bar • Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to start auto-overclocking. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two...
4. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. 2. Read through the warning messages and click OK to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. Adjustment bar • Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to start auto-overclocking. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two...
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... Control. This utility provides several modes 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 detailed software configuration. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine is activated Displays the amount...
... Control. This utility provides several modes 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 detailed software configuration. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine is activated Displays the amount...
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... system loading. Using FAN Xpert Click Fan Name to select a fan and then click Setting to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the best cooling effect. • Intelligent: automatically adjusts the CPU fan speed according to ... • Turbo: maximizes the fan speed for detailed software configuration. 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 avoid noise caused by the unsteady fan rotation. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 4-11
... system loading. Using FAN Xpert Click Fan Name to select a fan and then click Setting to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the best cooling effect. • Intelligent: automatically adjusts the CPU fan speed according to ... • Turbo: maximizes the fan speed for detailed software configuration. 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 avoid noise caused by the unsteady fan rotation. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 4-11
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4.3.7 Probe II Probe II is always at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support With this utility, you to adjust the sensor threshold values. Configuring Probe II Click the Voltage/Temperature/Fan Speed tabs to ...saved configuration Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your computer is a utility that your changes Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. The Preference tab allows you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and...
4.3.7 Probe II Probe II is always at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support With this utility, you to adjust the sensor threshold values. Configuring Probe II Click the Voltage/Temperature/Fan Speed tabs to ...saved configuration Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your computer is a utility that your changes Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. The Preference tab allows you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and...
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... on the icon to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer. Double- Realtek HD Audio Manager for detailed software configuration. The software provides Jack-Detection function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 4-13 The CODEC also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for Windows® Vista...
... on the icon to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer. Double- Realtek HD Audio Manager for detailed software configuration. The software provides Jack-Detection function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 4-13 The CODEC also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for Windows® Vista...
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... data from one drive to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. If one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Among the advantages of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault...
... data from one drive to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. If one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Among the advantages of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault...
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...-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Select 2 to 6 disks to include in creating the volume. [↑↓]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Create RAID Volume and press . When the Disks item is selected, press to select the hard disk drives you to create, and then press...
...-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Select 2 to 6 disks to include in creating the volume. [↑↓]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Create RAID Volume and press . When the Disks item is selected, press to select the hard disk drives you to create, and then press...