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... drive 4-27 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-3 5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-4 5.2.1 Requirements 5-4 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 5-4 5.2.3 Installing the device...
... drive 4-27 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-3 5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-4 5.2.1 Requirements 5-4 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 5-4 5.2.3 Installing the device...
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... I /O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor Precision Tweaker 2: - vCCSA: 144-step system agent 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 ports (19-pin) 2... 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 ...
... I /O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor Precision Tweaker 2: - vCCSA: 144-step system agent 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 ports (19-pin) 2... 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 ...
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... (PCH module specific) ACPI module initialization CSM initialization Reserved for future AMI DXE codes OEM DXE initialization codes Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources... started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 2-23
... (PCH module specific) ACPI module initialization CSM initialization Reserved for future AMI DXE codes OEM DXE initialization codes Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources... started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 2-23
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...ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 2-27 ATAPI device is not supported. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using the motherboard support DVD and load the driver during OS installation. For 32/64bit Windows XP OS, load first the Marvell shared library driver... a Windows operating system to a RAID configuration 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 section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for data ...
...ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 2-27 ATAPI device is not supported. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using the motherboard support DVD and load the driver during OS installation. For 32/64bit Windows XP OS, load first the Marvell shared library driver... a Windows operating system to a RAID configuration 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 section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for data ...
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... Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 2-47 Chapter 2 • Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking. •...SATA port. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB...
... Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 2-47 Chapter 2 • Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking. •...SATA port. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB...
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EFI BIOS Utility - The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to the corresponding SATA port. The SATA Port ... Version 2.00.1201. Status Check Enabled SATA 6G_1 (Gray) Not Present Hot Plug Disabled SATA 6G_2 (Gray) Not Present Hot Plug Disabled SATA 3G_3 (Blue) ASUS CB-521 ATAPI Hot Plug Disabled SATA 3G_4 (Blue) Not Present Hot Plug Disabled SATA 3G_5 (Blue) Not Present Hot Plug Disabled SATA 3G_6 (Blue...
EFI BIOS Utility - The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to the corresponding SATA port. The SATA Port ... Version 2.00.1201. Status Check Enabled SATA 6G_1 (Gray) Not Present Hot Plug Disabled SATA 6G_2 (Gray) Not Present Hot Plug Disabled SATA 3G_3 (Blue) ASUS CB-521 ATAPI Hot Plug Disabled SATA 3G_4 (Blue) Not Present Hot Plug Disabled SATA 3G_5 (Blue) Not Present Hot Plug Disabled SATA 3G_6 (Blue...
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The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that you to internally optimize the order of the JMB storage contorller (ex. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] JMB Storage ... storage controller operating mode. [Disabled] Disables the controller. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD.
The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that you to internally optimize the order of the JMB storage contorller (ex. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] JMB Storage ... storage controller operating mode. [Disabled] Disables the controller. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD.
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... support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Click the Contact tab to use the devices. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 4-1 The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features... of the support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for 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 locate the...
... support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Click the Contact tab to use the devices. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 4-1 The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features... of the support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for 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 locate the...
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...appears only on your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. The AI Suite II icon appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. The actual screenshots vary with the software application... the support DVD to the software manual in the Windows® notification area. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 4-3 Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II on models with the TurboV EVO function. • The applications in the Tool menu...
...appears only on your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. The AI Suite II icon appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. The actual screenshots vary with the software application... the support DVD to the software manual in the Windows® notification area. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 4-3 Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II on models with the TurboV EVO function. • The applications in the Tool menu...
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.... Realtek HD Audio Manager for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 4-13 If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the...Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button Refer to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. Realtek HD Audio Manager A. Double- 4.3.8 Audio configurations The Realtek...
.... Realtek HD Audio Manager for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 4-13 If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the...Configuration options Control settings window Information button Exit button Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button Refer to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. Realtek HD Audio Manager A. Double- 4.3.8 Audio configurations The Realtek...
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Refer to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for details. 4.4.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in a RAID set, you are using ... data in the other business systems. Use a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. If one drive to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Chapter 4 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support This RAID configuration provides data protection and...
Refer to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for details. 4.4.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in a RAID set, you are using ... data in the other business systems. Use a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. If one drive to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Chapter 4 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support This RAID configuration provides data protection and...
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To install Intel® Smart Response Technology: 1. The Drivers installation tab appears if your storage system. Click Acclerate to HDD in a later time. Select which HDD for SSD caching. c. M aximized mode:... Select the SSD you want to accelerate your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 4-23 d. Place the support DVD to complete installation. Click the Drivers tab, then click Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver software. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to the optical drive. Key benefits include reduced load and wait ...
To install Intel® Smart Response Technology: 1. The Drivers installation tab appears if your storage system. Click Acclerate to HDD in a later time. Select which HDD for SSD caching. c. M aximized mode:... Select the SSD you want to accelerate your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 4-23 d. Place the support DVD to complete installation. Click the Drivers tab, then click Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver software. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to the optical drive. Key benefits include reduced load and wait ...
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...protect the floppy disk to complete the process. 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 4-25 Select USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. ...4. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 4. You have to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. • Windows® ...
...protect the floppy disk to complete the process. 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 4-25 Select USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. ...4. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 4. You have to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. • Windows® ...
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... OS version. 4. Click the name of the device you to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP: 1. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to complete the installation. During... the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you 've inserted, go to install third- Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive....
... OS version. 4. Click the name of the device you to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP: 1. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to complete the installation. During... the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you 've inserted, go to install third- Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive....
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... floppy disk drive varies with different vendors. 4. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 4-27 Right-click My Computer on the Windows® desktop or start menu, and then select Manage from the pop-up window. A window appears, allowing you install the RAID driver from the pop-up window. To solve this issue, add...click xxxxxx USB Floppy, and then select Properties from a floppy disk during the OS installation. Refer to the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. Double-click the file. Using another computer, plug the USB floppy disk drive, and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID...
... floppy disk drive varies with different vendors. 4. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 4-27 Right-click My Computer on the Windows® desktop or start menu, and then select Manage from the pop-up window. A window appears, allowing you install the RAID driver from the pop-up window. To solve this issue, add...click xxxxxx USB Floppy, and then select Properties from a floppy disk during the OS installation. Refer to the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. Double-click the file. Using another computer, plug the USB floppy disk drive, and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID...
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... Before you begin For ATI CrossFireX to work properly, you should have to your computer. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide...drivers before installing ATI CrossFireX graphics cards to uninstall all current applications. 2. Turn off your system. For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. For Windows Vista, go to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. To uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 1. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe...
... Before you begin For ATI CrossFireX to work properly, you should have to your computer. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide...drivers before installing ATI CrossFireX graphics cards to uninstall all current applications. 2. Turn off your system. For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. For Windows Vista, go to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. To uninstall existing graphics card drivers: 1. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe...
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...in the Windows notification area and select Cayalist Control Center. 2. Click Go to continue to install the device drivers. Select Enable CrossFireX. 4. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology After installing ...your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology. You can also right-click the ATI icon in Windows environment. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to exit the window. 2 3 4 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 5-3 The Catalyst Control Center ...
...in the Windows notification area and select Cayalist Control Center. 2. Click Go to continue to install the device drivers. Select Enable CrossFireX. 4. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology After installing ...your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology. You can also right-click the ATI icon in Windows environment. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to exit the window. 2 3 4 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 5-3 The Catalyst Control Center ...
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...the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 1. Prepare two SLI-ready graphics cards. 2. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by... your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. See Chapter 2 for details. • We recommend that you to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the ...
...the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 1. Prepare two SLI-ready graphics cards. 2. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by... your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. See Chapter 2 for details. • We recommend that you to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the ...
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... in NVIDIA® Control Panel under the Windows® Vista™ operating system. Download the latest driver from the power supply to the goldfingers on the empty space of the Windows® desktop and select...drivers, enable the SLI feature in place. 5. A. Align and firmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the two graphics cards separately. 6. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). 5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology After installing your graphics card package to the graphics card. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe...
... in NVIDIA® Control Panel under the Windows® Vista™ operating system. Download the latest driver from the power supply to the goldfingers on the empty space of the Windows® desktop and select...drivers, enable the SLI feature in place. 5. A. Align and firmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the two graphics cards separately. 6. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). 5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology After installing your graphics card package to the graphics card. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe...