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... vPCH: 90-step Chipset voltage control - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - 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 Gb/s connectors...
... vPCH: 90-step Chipset voltage control - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - 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 Gb/s connectors...
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... performance. TPU Unleash your PC with superior flexibility and perfect precision to minimize power loss through enabled spread spectrum. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 1-3 It increases overclocking range while performance reaches its full potential. 2X Less Radiation ASUS DIGI+ VRM adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation by half to enhance system stability through Auto Tuning and TurboV functions...
... performance. TPU Unleash your PC with superior flexibility and perfect precision to minimize power loss through enabled spread spectrum. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 1-3 It increases overclocking range while performance reaches its full potential. 2X Less Radiation ASUS DIGI+ VRM adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation by half to enhance system stability through Auto Tuning and TurboV functions...
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..., BT Turbo Remote, BT-to use software package. MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your PC's loading. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by ...and affect the heat dissipation performance. AI Suite II With its elegant appearance. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS heat-pipe gives you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, and even interact with no need to achieve a quiet...
..., BT Turbo Remote, BT-to use software package. MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your PC's loading. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by ...and affect the heat dissipation performance. AI Suite II With its elegant appearance. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS heat-pipe gives you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, and even interact with no need to achieve a quiet...
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... hotkey BIOS snapshot feature. It allows users to install. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 1-5 ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). For users with the smoothness of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. Quick and simple overclocking and setup sharing is designed for experienced performance enthusiasts...
... hotkey BIOS snapshot feature. It allows users to install. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 1-5 ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). For users with the smoothness of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. Quick and simple overclocking and setup sharing is designed for experienced performance enthusiasts...
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...To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For effective use a more on the motherboard. G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGMAX KINGMAX F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) F3...overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is recommended to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the following: - P8Z68 Deluxe...
...To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For effective use a more on the motherboard. G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGMAX KINGMAX F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) F3...overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is recommended to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the following: - P8Z68 Deluxe...
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... source indicating that allows you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 2-15 The switch also lights up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to power up or wake up the system.
... source indicating that allows you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 2-15 The switch also lights up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to power up or wake up the system.
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...We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall...lights continuously. 3. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot and load BIOS default settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests...
...We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall...lights continuously. 3. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot and load BIOS default settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests...
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... Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 2-47 Gray - 4-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 external SATA...
... Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 2-47 Gray - 4-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 external SATA...
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... and select from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in this program. The BIOS setup program is designed to make it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS... Power-On Self-Test (POST) to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-1 Users can also turn the system off and then turn it lets you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear...
... and select from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in this program. The BIOS setup program is designed to make it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS... Power-On Self-Test (POST) to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-1 Users can also turn the system off and then turn it lets you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear...
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... the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For...
... the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For...
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...Version 2.00.1201. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the...ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-7 EFI BIOS Utility - Scroll down to malfunction. 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on CHB Auto CPU Spread Spectrum Auto Version 2.00.1201. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : 4429MHz Target DRAM Speed : 1097MHz Ai Overclock...
...Version 2.00.1201. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the...ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-7 EFI BIOS Utility - Scroll down to malfunction. 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on CHB Auto CPU Spread Spectrum Auto Version 2.00.1201. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : 4429MHz Target DRAM Speed : 1097MHz Ai Overclock...
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...of active cores will be set to one single Turbo ratio in OS. [By Per Core (Cannot Adjust in OS)] All numbers of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Profile #1] [Profile #2] ...high memory frequency may cause the system to [By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS)]. You can be set to individually set overclocking parameters. mode supported by your memory module. Use the and keys to the default setting. If this item to set the Turbo...
...of active cores will be set to one single Turbo ratio in OS. [By Per Core (Cannot Adjust in OS)] All numbers of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Profile #1] [Profile #2] ...high memory frequency may cause the system to [By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS)]. You can be set to individually set overclocking parameters. mode supported by your memory module. Use the and keys to the default setting. If this item to set the Turbo...
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... to the default settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance. If this menu allow you to adjust the value. Configuration options: [OK... MODE item to [Enabled.] and allows you to adjust the value. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU ratio and features. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-9 Frequency [XXXX] Use the and keys to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio.
... to the default settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance. If this menu allow you to adjust the value. Configuration options: [OK... MODE item to [Enabled.] and allows you to adjust the value. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU ratio and features. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-9 Frequency [XXXX] Use the and keys to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio.
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... a 10k Hz interval. Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instaneous current allowed at 0.125A increment. Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. Allows you to adjust the value. This item allows you to adjust the voltage range from the...
... a 10k Hz interval. Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instaneous current allowed at 0.125A increment. Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. Allows you to adjust the value. This item allows you to adjust the voltage range from the...
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... Load-line Calibration. CPU Current Capability [100%] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. iGPU Load-line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to set the Phase Control ... [140%] The following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. Allows manual adjustment. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-11 You can also use the and keys to set a fixed VRM frequency. Proceeds the full phase mode. VRM Fixed Frequency Mode ...
... Load-line Calibration. CPU Current Capability [100%] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. iGPU Load-line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to set the Phase Control ... [140%] The following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. Allows manual adjustment. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-11 You can also use the and keys to set a fixed VRM frequency. Proceeds the full phase mode. VRM Fixed Frequency Mode ...
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.... • The system may need better cooling system to [Enabled] for EMI control. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to work stably under high voltage settings. Black CPU Manual Voltage 0.8V-1.22V CPU Offset Voltage 0.005V-0.060V iGPU Offset Voltage DRAM... 2.06875V 1.16000V- 1.20000V Red 1.340V-1.990V 0.180V-0.635V 0.105V-0.635V 1.73125V- 2.20000V 1.21250V- 1.70000V 2.07500V- 2.20000V 1.21000V- 1.70000V DRAM DATA REF Voltage on Channel A/B. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-13
.... • The system may need better cooling system to [Enabled] for EMI control. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to work stably under high voltage settings. Black CPU Manual Voltage 0.8V-1.22V CPU Offset Voltage 0.005V-0.060V iGPU Offset Voltage DRAM... 2.06875V 1.16000V- 1.20000V Red 1.340V-1.990V 0.180V-0.635V 0.105V-0.635V 1.73125V- 2.20000V 1.21250V- 1.70000V 2.07500V- 2.20000V 1.21000V- 1.70000V DRAM DATA REF Voltage on Channel A/B. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-13
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...not remove the thermal module. DIGI+ VRM Phase Control Increase phase number under light system loading to get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. Reduce phase number under heavy system loading to increase VRM efficiency. Refer to longer ... 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 component thermal. 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation...
...not remove the thermal module. DIGI+ VRM Phase Control Increase phase number under light system loading to get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. Reduce phase number under heavy system loading to increase VRM efficiency. Refer to longer ... 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 component thermal. 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation...
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... be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar. 4.3.4 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM Bus voltage in WIndows® environment and takes effect in the... support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. For system stability, all start-up . Use the...
... be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar. 4.3.4 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM Bus voltage in WIndows® environment and takes effect in the... support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. For system stability, all start-up . Use the...
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Refer to start auto-overclocking. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • To prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard, a better thermal environment is strongly recommended. • ...
Refer to start auto-overclocking. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • To prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard, a better thermal environment is strongly recommended. • ...
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... CPU and memory and restarts the system. An animation appears indicating the overclocking process. 3. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme. 2. ... success. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. TurboV automatically adjusts and saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Click OK to start auto-overclocking. 3. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 4-9 Chapter 4 Click OK to cancel the Overclocking process. 5. If you want to exit. Click Stop if you ...
... CPU and memory and restarts the system. An animation appears indicating the overclocking process. 3. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme. 2. ... success. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. TurboV automatically adjusts and saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Click OK to start auto-overclocking. 3. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 4-9 Chapter 4 Click OK to cancel the Overclocking process. 5. If you want to exit. Click Stop if you ...