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... machinereadable "work that is distributed without the express written permission of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without any problems in this information. E6734 First Edition July 2011 Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY...
... machinereadable "work that is distributed without the express written permission of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without any problems in this information. E6734 First Edition July 2011 Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY...
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...ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-11 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-11 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto 2-14 2.4.2 Turbo Ratio [By All Cores 2-14 2.4.3 Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto 2-14 2.4.4 Memory Frequency [Auto 2-14 2.4.5 iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto 2-14 2.4.6 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled 2-15 2.4.7 OC Tuner 2-15 2.4.8 DRAM Timing Control 2-15 2.4.9 CPU Power...
...ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-11 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-11 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-11 2.3.4 Security 2-11 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-13 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto 2-14 2.4.2 Turbo Ratio [By All Cores 2-14 2.4.3 Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto 2-14 2.4.4 Memory Frequency [Auto 2-14 2.4.5 iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto 2-14 2.4.6 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled 2-15 2.4.7 OC Tuner 2-15 2.4.8 DRAM Timing Control 2-15 2.4.9 CPU Power...
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... Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen Function Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Accessories 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x User Manual 1 x I /O ports Overclocking Features Precision Tweaker 2 - vPCH: 255-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. P8Z68-M PRO specifications summary Rear panel ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard...
... Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen Function Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Accessories 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x User Manual 1 x I /O ports Overclocking Features Precision Tweaker 2 - vPCH: 255-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. P8Z68-M PRO specifications summary Rear panel ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard...
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... back I/O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to get high quality images. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading and texture settings. Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to provide efficient power management for experienced performance enthusiasts that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and...
... back I/O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to get high quality images. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading and texture settings. Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to provide efficient power management for experienced performance enthusiasts that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and...
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... to energy consumptions. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-5 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to reduce carbon footprint of...
... to energy consumptions. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-5 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to reduce carbon footprint of...
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... support DVD to complete installation. Key benefits are expedited hard drive speeds, reduced load and wait times, and maximized storage utilization. Click Accelerate to launch Intel® Smart Response Technology. Power consumption also goes down by reducing unnecessary hard drive spin. • Intel® Smart Response Technology supports Windows® 7/ Vista operating systems. • Intel® Smart Response Technology is reserved for caching function. • Before applying Intel® Smart Response Technology, set the SATA Mode BIOS...
... support DVD to complete installation. Key benefits are expedited hard drive speeds, reduced load and wait times, and maximized storage utilization. Click Accelerate to launch Intel® Smart Response Technology. Power consumption also goes down by reducing unnecessary hard drive spin. • Intel® Smart Response Technology supports Windows® 7/ Vista operating systems. • Intel® Smart Response Technology is reserved for caching function. • Before applying Intel® Smart Response Technology, set the SATA Mode BIOS...
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...29 1-36 14. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-25 1-28 17. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. GPU Boost Swtich 6. switch 10 DRAM LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1-31 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-29 1-35 20. GPU LED 5. CPU, Chassis and Power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 2. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-33 1-33 18. DDR3 DIMM sockets 7. Intel® CPU socket 4. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-28 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-11 serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1...
...29 1-36 14. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-25 1-28 17. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. GPU Boost Swtich 6. switch 10 DRAM LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1-31 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-29 1-35 20. GPU LED 5. CPU, Chassis and Power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 2. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-33 1-33 18. DDR3 DIMM sockets 7. Intel® CPU socket 4. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-28 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-11 serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1...
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... slots that support PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that comply with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers...
... slots that support PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that comply with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers...
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... 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 5. This port allows Gigabit connection to an external Serial ATA hard disk drive. 6. Refer to the table on the next page for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for the LAN port LED indicators. This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. 8. Line In port (light blue). HDMI port. Center / Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port connects the rear speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration...
... 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 5. This port allows Gigabit connection to an external Serial ATA hard disk drive. 6. Refer to the table on the next page for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for the LAN port LED indicators. This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. 8. Line In port (light blue). HDMI port. Center / Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port connects the rear speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration...
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... CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND P8Z68-M PRO fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the USB connectors. These USB connectors comply with the USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. 8. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB5~14) These connectors are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that supports up to a slot...
... CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND P8Z68-M PRO fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the USB connectors. These USB connectors comply with the USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. 8. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB5~14) These connectors are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that supports up to a slot...
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... the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! MemOK! switch • Refer to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. P8Z68-M PRO P8Z68-M PRO MemOK! switch does not function under Windows...
... the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! MemOK! switch • Refer to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. P8Z68-M PRO P8Z68-M PRO MemOK! switch does not function under Windows...
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... P8Z68-M PRO Onboard LED 2. If an error is powered off mode. P8Z68-M PRO DRAM LED P8Z68-M PRO DRAM LED ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-35 GPU Boost switch This switch allows you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 2. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or in sequence during motherboard booting...
... P8Z68-M PRO Onboard LED 2. If an error is powered off mode. P8Z68-M PRO DRAM LED P8Z68-M PRO DRAM LED ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-35 GPU Boost switch This switch allows you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 2. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or in sequence during motherboard booting...
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... Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The following screen is enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.13.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software...
... Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The following screen is enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.13.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software...
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... to avoid network traffic, then click Next. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to download then click Next. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is...
... to avoid network traffic, then click Next. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to download then click Next. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is...
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... the USB flash disk that you press to load default BIOS values. You can cause system boot failure! The system requires you to perform the BIOS update process. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P8Z68MP.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Press to switch to the Drive...
... the USB flash disk that you press to load default BIOS values. You can cause system boot failure! The system requires you to perform the BIOS update process. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P8Z68MP.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Press to switch to the Drive...
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... the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Welcome to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Insert the USB flash drive with...
... the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Welcome to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Insert the USB flash drive with...
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... options and loading default settings Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF ASM1061 Storage Controller AHCI Mode ASM1061 Storage OPROM Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Realtek LAN Controller DEnisaabblleedd Realtek PXE OPROM Enabled Enabled Disabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled...
... options and loading default settings Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF ASM1061 Storage Controller AHCI Mode ASM1061 Storage OPROM Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Realtek LAN Controller DEnisaabblleedd Realtek PXE OPROM Enabled Enabled Disabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled...
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... activate in each processor package. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19 Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. CPU C1E [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD...
... activate in each processor package. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19 Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. CPU C1E [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD...
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... Controller Interface). Set this item to [Enabled] to four SATA devices are supported under these oeprating syste. 2-20 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO SATA Mode [AHCI Mode] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on VGA devices. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [iGPU] [PCI/iGPU] [PCI/PCIE] [PCIE/PCI] iGPU Memory [64M] Allows you to set...
... Controller Interface). Set this item to [Enabled] to four SATA devices are supported under these oeprating syste. 2-20 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO SATA Mode [AHCI Mode] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on VGA devices. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [iGPU] [PCI/iGPU] [PCI/PCIE] [PCIE/PCI] iGPU Memory [64M] Allows you to set...
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... chassis fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO The following four items appear only when you to [Manual]. Chassis Lower Temperature [40ºC] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Chassis Upper Temperature [70ºC] Use the and keys...
... chassis fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO The following four items appear only when you to [Manual]. Chassis Lower Temperature [40ºC] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Chassis Upper Temperature [70ºC] Use the and keys...