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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the standard package. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts...the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. viii How this guide This user guide contains the ...
... are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the standard package. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts...the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. viii How this guide This user guide contains the ...
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... II - Disk Unlocker - ASUS EFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Tuner - EPU, EPU switch ASUS TPU - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - P8Z68 Deluxe specifications summary Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Realtek®...
... II - Disk Unlocker - ASUS EFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Tuner - EPU, EPU switch ASUS TPU - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - P8Z68 Deluxe specifications summary Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Realtek®...
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... 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! vCPU PLL: 160-step CPU & PCH PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - 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: - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice...
... 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! vCPU PLL: 160-step CPU & PCH PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - 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: - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice...
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... enabled spread spectrum. The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through BIOS tuning and the exclusive user interface. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 1-3 DIGI+ VRM New ASUS DIGI+ VRM upgrades motherboard power delivery to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. With iGPU on P8Z68 Deluxe motherboards, DIGI+ VRM intelligently adjust Vcore PWM, integrated graphics voltages and frequency modulation to...
... enabled spread spectrum. The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through BIOS tuning and the exclusive user interface. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 1-3 DIGI+ VRM New ASUS DIGI+ VRM upgrades motherboard power delivery to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. With iGPU on P8Z68 Deluxe motherboards, DIGI+ VRM intelligently adjust Vcore PWM, integrated graphics voltages and frequency modulation to...
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... experienced performance enthusiasts that demand far more environmentally-friendly. It allows users to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 1-5 Chapter 1 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to enable more exciting computing than 2.2TB in idle mode to lower utilization...
... experienced performance enthusiasts that demand far more environmentally-friendly. It allows users to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 1-5 Chapter 1 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to enable more exciting computing than 2.2TB in idle mode to lower utilization...
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Chapter 2 P8Z68 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one pair of individual CPUs. Load ... one (1) module inserted into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS - settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration...
Chapter 2 P8Z68 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one pair of individual CPUs. Load ... one (1) module inserted into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS - settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration...
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MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to test one set of failsafe settings. switch lights continuously. Chapter 2 • Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the system to its ...
MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to test one set of failsafe settings. switch lights continuously. Chapter 2 • Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the system to its ...
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Chapter 2 4. However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the last setting you have made. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 2-17 Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for fast, yet stable clock speeds. For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the ... setting to Enable under the OS environment, the TPU function will use the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. TPU switch Turning this switch to Enable.
Chapter 2 4. However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the last setting you have made. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 2-17 Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for fast, yet stable clock speeds. For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the ... setting to Enable under the OS environment, the TPU function will use the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. TPU switch Turning this switch to Enable.
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... setting to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. Refer to Enable under the OS environment, the EPU function will use the last...
... setting to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. Refer to Enable under the OS environment, the EPU function will use the last...
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If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to [RAID Mode]. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 2-25 The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage...refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Windows® XP...
If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to [RAID Mode]. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 2-25 The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage...refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Windows® XP...
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... details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. ... versions. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. Chapter ...
... details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. ... versions. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. Chapter ...
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...or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using the motherboard support DVD and load the driver during OS installation. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 2-27 For Windows Vista / Windows 7 OS, load only the Marvell 91xx SATA Controller Driver. Refer to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for ...created using the Marvell SATA controller, you have to create a RAID driver disk using NCQ, set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. • The SATA6G_E1/E2 (navy blue) connectors...
...or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using the motherboard support DVD and load the driver during OS installation. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 2-27 For Windows Vista / Windows 7 OS, load only the Marvell 91xx SATA Controller Driver. Refer to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for ...created using the Marvell SATA controller, you have to create a RAID driver disk using NCQ, set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. • The SATA6G_E1/E2 (navy blue) connectors...
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... Type item in only one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. Chapter 2 9. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 2-31 Connect one orientation. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in the BIOS setup to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy...
... Type item in only one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. Chapter 2 9. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 2-31 Connect one orientation. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in the BIOS setup to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy...
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ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 2-33 The IDE LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the...
ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 2-33 The IDE LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the...
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...channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Chapter 2 • Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the... the hot-plug function of the external SATA ports, you have to set the JMB Storage Controller item in the BIOS setting to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. * Bluetooth module LED indications Status Off Blue Blinking Description No link...Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 2-47
...channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Chapter 2 • Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the... the hot-plug function of the external SATA ports, you have to set the JMB Storage Controller item in the BIOS setting to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. * Bluetooth module LED indications Status Off Blue Blinking Description No link...Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 2-47
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... outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Monitor b. If you press the ATX power button. At power on the BIOS setting. Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up for more than four seconds puts the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode regardless of the system ...For systems with the last device on test. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. The system then runs the power-on...
... outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Monitor b. If you press the ATX power button. At power on the BIOS setting. Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up for more than four seconds puts the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode regardless of the system ...For systems with the last device on test. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. The system then runs the power-on...
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... that a USB mouse is designed to make it as easy to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. 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 restart the system. We recommend that you want to use...
... that a USB mouse is designed to make it as easy to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. 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 restart the system. We recommend that you want to use...
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...65533;e�c�t�i�o�n� 3.7 Boot memu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options ... - 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 ...
...65533;e�c�t�i�o�n� 3.7 Boot memu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options ... - 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 ...