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...3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-15 3.5.2 System Agent Configuration 3-17 3.5.3 PCH Configuration 3-17 3.5.4 SATA Configuration 3-18 3.5.5 USB Configuration 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 ...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 ...
...3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-15 3.5.2 System Agent Configuration 3-17 3.5.3 PCH Configuration 3-17 3.5.4 SATA Configuration 3-18 3.5.5 USB Configuration 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 ...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 ...
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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! 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! 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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... BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Q-Connector - DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - EPU, EPU switch ASUS TPU - AI Suite II - Tuner - Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless Sound - P8Z68 Deluxe specifications summary Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Realtek® ALC889 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Industry...
... BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Q-Connector - DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - EPU, EPU switch ASUS TPU - AI Suite II - Tuner - Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless Sound - P8Z68 Deluxe specifications summary Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Realtek® ALC889 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Industry...
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...): - x 9.6 in . vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control - 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 Out port 1 x Bluetooth... switch 8-channel Audio I /O voltage at 0.00625V increment - vCCSA: 144-step system agent voltage control - 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: -
...): - x 9.6 in . vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control - 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 Out port 1 x Bluetooth... switch 8-channel Audio I /O voltage at 0.00625V increment - vCCSA: 144-step system agent voltage control - 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: -
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...8482; Support The motherboard's powerful Intel® Z68 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in multiple-GPU configurations of your system memory to boost system performance. * Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at double the bandwidth of 2200(O. The P8Z68 Deluxe affords greater...) as default. Key benefits include reduced load and wait times, and lower power consumption through the elimination of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. This allows you to support the new 1155 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 second generation...
...8482; Support The motherboard's powerful Intel® Z68 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in multiple-GPU configurations of your system memory to boost system performance. * Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at double the bandwidth of 2200(O. The P8Z68 Deluxe affords greater...) as default. Key benefits include reduced load and wait times, and lower power consumption through the elimination of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. This allows you to support the new 1155 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 second generation...
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...supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to a digital standard. DIGI+ VRM New ASUS DIGI+ VRM upgrades motherboard power delivery to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. It increases overclocking range while performance reaches its full potential. 2X Less Radiation ASUS...ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. The 16 digital architecture delivers twice the precision power. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe... and cutting EM interference by half to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for better computing through enabled spread...
...supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to a digital standard. DIGI+ VRM New ASUS DIGI+ VRM upgrades motherboard power delivery to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. It increases overclocking range while performance reaches its full potential. 2X Less Radiation ASUS...ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. The 16 digital architecture delivers twice the precision power. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe... and cutting EM interference by half to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for better computing through enabled spread...
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...install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are supported by this motherboard; P8Z68 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200(O.C.) ...MHz capability Vendors Part No. For effective use a more memory on the motherboard. however, the actual frequency support varies depending on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to protect the CPU...
...install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are supported by this motherboard; P8Z68 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200(O.C.) ...MHz capability Vendors Part No. For effective use a more memory on the motherboard. however, the actual frequency support varies depending on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to protect the CPU...
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...9-9-9 9-9-9 9-9-9 Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 2-7 OCZ OCZ3P1866C9LV6GK 6GB(3 x 2GB...F3-16000CL7T-6GBPS(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - Chapter 2 P8Z68 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2133(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2000 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency...
...9-9-9 9-9-9 9-9-9 Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 2-7 OCZ OCZ3P1866C9LV6GK 6GB(3 x 2GB...F3-16000CL7T-6GBPS(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - Chapter 2 P8Z68 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2133(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2000 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency...
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...4GB( 2x 2GB ) DS - Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1600 MHz frequency. Timing 6-8-6-24 9-9-9-24 - G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - Chapter 2 P8Z68 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 ...MHz capability Vendor Part No. Crucial BL25664BN1608.16FF(XMP) 2GB DS - Super Talent WB160UX6G8(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - DS - - G.SKILL F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM...
...4GB( 2x 2GB ) DS - Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1600 MHz frequency. Timing 6-8-6-24 9-9-9-24 - G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - Chapter 2 P8Z68 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 ...MHz capability Vendor Part No. Crucial BL25664BN1608.16FF(XMP) 2GB DS - Super Talent WB160UX6G8(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - DS - - G.SKILL F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM...
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... Chapter 2: Hardware information Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN 1 and CHA_FAN 2 connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear...
... Chapter 2: Hardware information Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN 1 and CHA_FAN 2 connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear...
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... value using the numeric keypad. Use the and keys to set the memory operating frequency. If you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this happens, revert to set the profiles...
... value using the numeric keypad. Use the and keys to set the memory operating frequency. If you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this happens, revert to set the profiles...
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...L1 Cache L2 Cache L3 Cache Processor Cores Intel HT Technology CPU Ratio Range CPU Current Ratio Supported 3517 MHz 206a7 14 256 KB 1024 KB 8192 KB 4 Supported 16-34 34 CPU Ratio Auto Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled Hyper-threading Enabled Active...EFI BIOS Utility - Scroll down to cool down. [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-15 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to the CPU you installed. The items shown in this screen may be different due to...
...L1 Cache L2 Cache L3 Cache Processor Cores Intel HT Technology CPU Ratio Range CPU Current Ratio Supported 3517 MHz 206a7 14 256 KB 1024 KB 8192 KB 4 Supported 16-34 34 CPU Ratio Auto Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled Hyper-threading Enabled Active...EFI BIOS Utility - Scroll down to cool down. [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-15 CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to the CPU you installed. The items shown in this screen may be different due to...
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...Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] [Enabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function.... should be enabled in order to OS. The operating system controls the CPU speed. CPU C1E [Auto] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to schedule two threads or processes simultaneously. [Enabled] Two ...
...Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] [Enabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function.... should be enabled in order to OS. The operating system controls the CPU speed. CPU C1E [Auto] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to schedule two threads or processes simultaneously. [Enabled] Two ...
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... Power Fan 1 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, chassis, and power�f�a�n��s�p�e��e�d��in��r�o��...Support Enabled Version 2.00.1201. 3.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you do not wish to display the detected speed. EFI BIOS Utility - Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe...
... Power Fan 1 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, chassis, and power�f�a�n��s�p�e��e�d��in��r�o��...Support Enabled Version 2.00.1201. 3.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you do not wish to display the detected speed. EFI BIOS Utility - Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe...
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... upper limit, the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set...40ºC to detect this item. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you do not want to 90ºC. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-27 The values range from 20% to 100%. The values range from 0% to 100%. CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V ...
... upper limit, the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set...40ºC to detect this item. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you do not want to 90ºC. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-27 The values range from 20% to 100%. The values range from 0% to 100%. CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V ...
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...of AI Suite II in the Tool menu vary with models. • Refer to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. Place the support DVD to complete installation. Follow the onscreen instructions to the optical drive. Chapter 4 Click to customize the interface settings Click to show ...the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to the Auto Tuning Mode under TurboV EVO • The Auto Tuning button appears only on your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 4-3 View the online help or readme ...
...of AI Suite II in the Tool menu vary with models. • Refer to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. Place the support DVD to complete installation. Follow the onscreen instructions to the optical drive. Chapter 4 Click to customize the interface settings Click to show ...the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to the Auto Tuning Mode under TurboV EVO • The Auto Tuning button appears only on your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 4-3 View the online help or readme ...
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...monitored. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI+ VRM by clicking Tool > DIGI+ VRM on your CPU specification. • Do not remove the thermal module. DIGI+ VRM CPU Current Capability DIGI+ VRM CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for detailed... get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. 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. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. ...
...monitored. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI+ VRM by clicking Tool > DIGI+ VRM on your CPU specification. • Do not remove the thermal module. DIGI+ VRM CPU Current Capability DIGI+ VRM CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for detailed... get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. 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. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. ...
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...more detailed adjustments in More Settings. Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 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 allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU...
...more detailed adjustments in More Settings. Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 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 allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU...
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...ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with your motherboard user manual for details. • The CPU Ratio bars show the status of your CPU model. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. 2. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support... Adjustment bar • Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in TurboV. Read ...
...ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with your motherboard user manual for details. • The CPU Ratio bars show the status of your CPU model. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. 2. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support... Adjustment bar • Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in TurboV. Read ...
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Selecting Auto mode will have the system shift modes automatically according 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 been ...by clicking Tool > EPU on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Launching EPU After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch EPU by configuring settings like CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. 4.3.5 EPU EPU is an energy-efficient tool that you click the Clear...
Selecting Auto mode will have the system shift modes automatically according 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 been ...by clicking Tool > EPU on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Launching EPU After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch EPU by configuring settings like CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. 4.3.5 EPU EPU is an energy-efficient tool that you click the Clear...