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... 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 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 4.3.2 DIGI+ ...
... 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 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 4.3.2 DIGI+ ...
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... are not part of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Where to find more information Refer to install and configure ...viii Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. How this guide This user guide contains the information...
... are not part of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Where to find more information Refer to install and configure ...viii Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. How this guide This user guide contains the information...
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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 ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 4 x SATA 6.0 ... 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 ...
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 ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 4 x SATA 6.0 ... 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 ...
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... the unique capabilities of their operating system. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 1-5 Supports hard drives over 2.2TB ASUS UEFI BIOS natively supports hard drives larger than traditional BIOS versions. When no discrete graphics are needed, the graphics card is facilitated by installed graphics cards. Chapter 1 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond...
... the unique capabilities of their operating system. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 1-5 Supports hard drives over 2.2TB ASUS UEFI BIOS natively supports hard drives larger than traditional BIOS versions. When no discrete graphics are needed, the graphics card is facilitated by installed graphics cards. Chapter 1 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond...
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...the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch lights continuously. Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you download and update to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due ...to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with...
...the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch lights continuously. Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you download and update to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due ...to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with...
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... mouse. You can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with the opportunity to run this program. The BIOS setup program can change the default BIOS settings except in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. We recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. Press during the system bootup and requests ...When you start up the computer, the system provides you want to restart the system. The term "BIOS" in this section are needed for BIOS item modification. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-1 Users can also turn the system off and then turn it lets you wish to enter Setup ...
... mouse. You can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with the opportunity to run this program. The BIOS setup program can change the default BIOS settings except in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. We recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. Press during the system bootup and requests ...When you start up the computer, the system provides you want to restart the system. The term "BIOS" in this section are needed for BIOS item modification. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-1 Users can also turn the system off and then turn it lets you wish to enter Setup ...
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...item then press to confirm your choice. For more details, refer to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. When you to configure options for entering the BIOS setup program. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends... BIOS setup program. [EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for special functions. Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the selected device. 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe...
...item then press to confirm your choice. For more details, refer to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. When you to configure options for entering the BIOS setup program. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends... BIOS setup program. [EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for special functions. Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the selected device. 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe...
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... the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 3.8.2. ASUS O.C. Key in ��t�h�e���p�r�o�f�i�le� number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure...
... the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 3.8.2. ASUS O.C. Key in ��t�h�e���p�r�o�f�i�le� number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure...
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... in the support DVD that allows you to: • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on system stability, compatibility, or performance. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in the future. Carefully follow the instructions of the...
... in the support DVD that allows you to: • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on system stability, compatibility, or performance. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in the future. Carefully follow the instructions of the...
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... to avoid network traffic. Select the BIOS version that you to complete the update process. Click Yes if you want to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on the screen. 3. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-33 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click...
... to avoid network traffic. Select the BIOS version that you to complete the update process. Click Yes if you want to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on the screen. 3. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-33 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click...
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... then click Next. 2. Chapter 3 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. You can decide whether to change the boot logo or No to change the...
... then click Next. 2. Chapter 3 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. You can decide whether to change the boot logo or No to change the...
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... enable it. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-35 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the Folder Info field. 6. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature...
... enable it. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-35 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the Folder Info field. 6. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature...
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... partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. The system requires you to prevent system...
... partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. The system requires you to prevent system...
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... 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-37 Boot... your computer. This utility also allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash ...
... 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-37 Boot... your computer. This utility also allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash ...
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... for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: P8Z68 Deluxe VER: 0204 DATE: 08/05/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! When BIOS backup is not write-protected and has enough free space to save the file. 1. ASUSTek...
... for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: P8Z68 Deluxe VER: 0204 DATE: 08/05/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! When BIOS backup is not write-protected and has enough free space to save the file. 1. ASUSTek...
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... stability. See Chaper 3 of your computer. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-39 Select Yes and press . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility...
... stability. See Chaper 3 of your computer. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-39 Select Yes and press . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility...
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... 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 Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you through the installation. Place the support DVD to customize the settings of ...guide you enter the Windows® operating system (OS). Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to the optical drive. View the online help or readme file that came with models. •...
... 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 Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you through the installation. Place the support DVD to customize the settings of ...guide you enter the Windows® operating system (OS). Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to the optical drive. View the online help or readme file that came with models. •...