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...determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your PC's loading. It allows you a noiseless PC environment. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. MemOK! This all the exclusive ASUS features into.... MemOK! comes with 7 special functions that offers you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, and even interact with its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in Bluetooth evolution, including Folder Sync,...
...determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your PC's loading. It allows you a noiseless PC environment. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. MemOK! This all the exclusive ASUS features into.... MemOK! comes with 7 special functions that offers you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, and even interact with its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in Bluetooth evolution, including Folder Sync,...
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... shows the location of the onboard power-on switch that you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. Reset switch Press the reset switch to enhance system performance. 1. 2.2.5 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you should ... any motherboard component. This is plugged to a power source indicating that allows you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or opencase system. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 2-15 Power-on switch The motherboard comes with a power-on switch. 2.
... shows the location of the onboard power-on switch that you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. Reset switch Press the reset switch to enhance system performance. 1. 2.2.5 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you should ... any motherboard component. This is plugged to a power source indicating that allows you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or opencase system. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 2-15 Power-on switch The motherboard comes with a power-on switch. 2.
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... before using the MemOK! A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Chapter 2 • Refer to boot after using the MemOK...not properly installed. switch to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of failsafe settings. switch Installing DIMMs that you that the BIOS has been restored to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • ...
... before using the MemOK! A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Chapter 2 • Refer to boot after using the MemOK...not properly installed. switch to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of failsafe settings. switch Installing DIMMs that you that the BIOS has been restored to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • ...
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...8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 2-47 Black - Refer to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for your USB 3.0 devices. ...; 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 port. • Due to... data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you have to set the JMB Storage Controller item in the BIOS setting to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for details. * ...
...8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 2-47 Black - Refer to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for your USB 3.0 devices. ...; 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 port. • Due to... data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you have to set the JMB Storage Controller item in the BIOS setting to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for details. * ...
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... Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as their operating system. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with .... • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to restart the system. Otherwise, POST continues with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that a USB mouse is...
... Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as their operating system. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with .... • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to restart the system. Otherwise, POST continues with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that a USB mouse is...
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.... For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-3 To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit, then select Advanced Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration...Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced...
.... For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-3 To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit, then select Advanced Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration...Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced...
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...-Mode Speed : 4429MHz Target DRAM Speed : 1097MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto BCLK/PCIE Frequency 103.0 Turbo Ratio Auto By All Cores (Can Adjust in OS) 43 Internal PLL Overvoltage Auto Memory Frequency Auto iGPU Max. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-7 Frequency Auto EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled > OC... - 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 system to display the following items...
...-Mode Speed : 4429MHz Target DRAM Speed : 1097MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto BCLK/PCIE Frequency 103.0 Turbo Ratio Auto By All Cores (Can Adjust in OS) 43 Internal PLL Overvoltage Auto Memory Frequency Auto iGPU Max. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-7 Frequency Auto EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled > OC... - 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 system to display the following items...
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... modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this happens, revert to set to [By Per Core (Cannot Adjust in BIOS. You can be set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency....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] Turbo Ratio [By All Cores] Allows you set by your memory modules for the system. ...
... modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this happens, revert to set to [By Per Core (Cannot Adjust in BIOS. You can be set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency....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] Turbo Ratio [By All Cores] Allows you set by your memory modules for the system. ...
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... 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. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] DRAM Timing Control The...or disable the EPU power saving function. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the key. EPU Power Saving MODE [Disabled] Allows you set the Initiate iGPU items to your CPU model. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-9 Frequency [XXXX] Use the and keys to adjust the value...
... 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. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] DRAM Timing Control The...or disable the EPU power saving function. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the key. EPU Power Saving MODE [Disabled] Allows you set the Initiate iGPU items to your CPU model. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-9 Frequency [XXXX] Use the and keys to adjust the value...
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...any given time for CPU cores. The following percentages to [Enabled]. Allows you set the frequency with a 10k Hz interval. Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. This item allows you to manually... set the EIST and Turbo Mode items to boost the system performance: 0% (Regular), 25% (Medium), 50% (...
...any given time for CPU cores. The following percentages to [Enabled]. Allows you set the frequency with a 10k Hz interval. Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. This item allows you to manually... set the EIST and Turbo Mode items to boost the system performance: 0% (Regular), 25% (Medium), 50% (...
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...the CPU loading. Some of woorking VRM phase. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-11 Phase Control [Extreme] Phase number is the number of the following items appears only when you to set the iGPU Load-line Calibration. Manual Adjustment [Medium] This ...set the iGPU Current Capability. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] The following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. Allows manual adjustment. CPU Current Capability [100%] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. Loads the ASUS...
...the CPU loading. Some of woorking VRM phase. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-11 Phase Control [Extreme] Phase number is the number of the following items appears only when you to set the iGPU Load-line Calibration. Manual Adjustment [Medium] This ...set the iGPU Current Capability. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] The following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. Allows manual adjustment. CPU Current Capability [100%] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. Loads the ASUS...
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...; The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-13 PCH Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval...
...; The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 3-13 PCH Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval...
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... Capability provides wider total power range for detailed software configuration. 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to increase VRM...Reduce phase number under heavy system loading to get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. Higher frequency gets quicker transient...; Do not remove the thermal module. Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery. Refer to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. It...
... Capability provides wider total power range for detailed software configuration. 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to increase VRM...Reduce phase number under heavy system loading to get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. Higher frequency gets quicker transient...; Do not remove the thermal module. Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery. Refer to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. It...
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... restore all changes made in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. For system stability, all start-up . Refer to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. 4.3.4 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that offers automatic and easy overlocking...
... restore all changes made in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. For system stability, all start-up . Refer to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. 4.3.4 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that offers automatic and easy overlocking...
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Auto Tuning 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 the CPU cores... the motherboard, a better thermal environment is strongly recommended. • Fast Tuning: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for CPU and memory Using Fast Tuning 1. Adjustment bar • Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in TurboV. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. 2. Drag the adjustment...
Auto Tuning 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 the CPU cores... the motherboard, a better thermal environment is strongly recommended. • Fast Tuning: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for CPU and memory Using Fast Tuning 1. Adjustment bar • Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in TurboV. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. 2. Drag the adjustment...
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... the warning messages and click OK to exit. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 4-9 Chapter 4 After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. If you want to exit. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. TurboV automatically adjusts and saves BIOS...
... the warning messages and click OK to exit. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 4-9 Chapter 4 After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. If you want to exit. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. TurboV automatically adjusts and saves BIOS...