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... Onboard LEDs 1-35 1.13 Software support 1-37 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-37 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-37 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 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...
... Onboard LEDs 1-35 1.13 Software support 1-37 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-37 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-37 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 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...
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... word or a phrase. Where to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. Example: ++ viii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new ...technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press ...
... word or a phrase. Where to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. Example: ++ viii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new ...technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press ...
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...24bit BD Lossless Sound - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and Front Panel JackRetasking - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink solution & MOS Heatsink - P8Z68-M PRO specifications summary Storage Audio USB ASUS unique features Intel® Z68 Express Chipset: - 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s.... ESD - 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors ASUS Hybrid Switches - ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Q-Slot - AI Suite II - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Support Intel® Smart Response Technology in Windosw...
...24bit BD Lossless Sound - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and Front Panel JackRetasking - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink solution & MOS Heatsink - P8Z68-M PRO specifications summary Storage Audio USB ASUS unique features Intel® Z68 Express Chipset: - 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s.... ESD - 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors ASUS Hybrid Switches - ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Q-Slot - AI Suite II - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Support Intel® Smart Response Technology in Windosw...
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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 - P8Z68-M PRO specifications summary Rear panel ports...
... 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 - P8Z68-M PRO specifications summary Rear panel ports...
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..., experiment with the 3D settings, and check the effects with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that demand far more flexible and convenient mouse input. 1.3.2 ATI Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support ATI's CrossFireX™...provides convenient connectivity to get high quality images. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading and texture settings. S/PDIF out connector at the back I/O. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-3
..., experiment with the 3D settings, and check the effects with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that demand far more flexible and convenient mouse input. 1.3.2 ATI Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support ATI's CrossFireX™...provides convenient connectivity to get high quality images. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading and texture settings. S/PDIF out connector at the back I/O. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-3
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... and vivid image on your screen. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-5 feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings.... ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your USB mobile device manufacturer if it fully supports...
... and vivid image on your screen. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-5 feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings.... ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your USB mobile device manufacturer if it fully supports...
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... an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available) as a cache for caching function. • Before applying Intel® Smart Response Technology, set the SATA Mode BIOS item to the optical drive. Power consumption also goes down by 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family. • Operating systems must be installed...
... an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available) as a cache for caching function. • Before applying Intel® Smart Response Technology, set the SATA Mode BIOS item to the optical drive. Power consumption also goes down by 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family. • Operating systems must be installed...
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... want to restore the OS, go to BIOS Option ROM utility and select Acceleration Options to enable Intel® Smart Response Technology. If the SSD exceeds 64GB, storage capacity left out of Intel® Smart Response Technology under OS when applying the actions below: - ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-7 b. Select the size allocated for caching. 2. a. Select...
... want to restore the OS, go to BIOS Option ROM utility and select Acceleration Options to enable Intel® Smart Response Technology. If the SSD exceeds 64GB, storage capacity left out of Intel® Smart Response Technology under OS when applying the actions below: - ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-7 b. Select the size allocated for caching. 2. a. Select...
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...socket 4. serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 8. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 1-35 1-17 16. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-28 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-11 CPU, Chassis and Power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 2. GPU LED 5. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 1-32...1-28 17. DRAM_LED PWR_FAN 9 10 AUDIO RTL 8111E ASM 1042 Lithium Cell CMOS Power CHA_FAN PCIEX16_1 P8Z68-M PRO PCI1 ASM 1083 PCI2 Intel® Z68 TPM ASM 1061 64Mb BIOS SATA6G_E1 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 2 1 11 12 13 ALC 892 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX16_2 USB56 USB78 USB910...
...socket 4. serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 8. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 1-35 1-17 16. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-28 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-11 CPU, Chassis and Power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 2. GPU LED 5. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 1-32...1-28 17. DRAM_LED PWR_FAN 9 10 AUDIO RTL 8111E ASM 1042 Lithium Cell CMOS Power CHA_FAN PCIEX16_1 P8Z68-M PRO PCI1 ASM 1083 PCI2 Intel® Z68 TPM ASM 1061 64Mb BIOS SATA6G_E1 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 2 1 11 12 13 ALC 892 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX16_2 USB56 USB78 USB910...
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... Chapter 2 for later use . Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is ...sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Failure to use . 4. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make...
... Chapter 2 for later use . Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is ...sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Failure to use . 4. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make...
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... 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 1.9 Jumpers 1.... the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-25 P8Z68-M PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8Z68-M PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to pins ...
... 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 1.9 Jumpers 1.... the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-25 P8Z68-M PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8Z68-M PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to pins ...
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... (COM) port. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. COM1 PIN 1 P8Z68-M PRO P8Z68-M PRO Serial port (COM1) connector The serial port bracket (COM1) is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable...1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8Z68-M PRO HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8Z68-M PRO Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard....
... (COM) port. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. COM1 PIN 1 P8Z68-M PRO P8Z68-M PRO Serial port (COM1) connector The serial port bracket (COM1) is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable...1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8Z68-M PRO HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8Z68-M PRO Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard....
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...NCQ, please check the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND P8Z68-M PRO SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND... GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND P8Z68-M PRO Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS is [AHCI Mode]. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-29 The Serial ATA RAID feature is purchased separately...
...NCQ, please check the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND P8Z68-M PRO SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND... GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND P8Z68-M PRO Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS is [AHCI Mode]. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-29 The Serial ATA RAID feature is purchased separately...
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...connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. The Serial ATA RAID feature is not supported. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction P8Z68-M PRO SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 ...SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to [AHCI Mode]. P8Z68-M PRO SATA6G_E1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND P8Z68-M PRO Asmedia® SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later ...
...connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. The Serial ATA RAID feature is not supported. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction P8Z68-M PRO SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 ...SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to [AHCI Mode]. P8Z68-M PRO SATA6G_E1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND P8Z68-M PRO Asmedia® SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later ...
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P8Z68-M PRO P8Z68-M PRO MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for overclockers ... process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. MemOK! switch until the ... 1: Product introduction This is tested. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK!...
P8Z68-M PRO P8Z68-M PRO MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for overclockers ... process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch to boot after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. MemOK! switch until the ... 1: Product introduction This is tested. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK!...
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...is a utility that you need to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the future. Place the ...to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the optical drive. c. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then...
...is a utility that you need to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the future. Place the ...to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the optical drive. c. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then...
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... Internet. Always update the utility to the USB port. 2. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z68-M PRO File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0201 Folder Info 06...Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO Before you to enable it. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate ...
... Internet. Always update the utility to the USB port. 2. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z68-M PRO File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0201 Folder Info 06...Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO Before you to enable it. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate ...
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..., we recommend that allows you press to the USB port. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO...
..., we recommend that allows you press to the USB port. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO...
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... computer. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. Booting the system in DOS environment. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When the Make Disk menu ... the item number. 4. 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 a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Before...
... computer. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. Booting the system in DOS environment. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When the Make Disk menu ... the item number. 4. 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 a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Before...
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... than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8Z68-M PRO VER: 0201 DATE: 06/25/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is not write-protected and has at least 4096KB free space to save the file. 1. Press...
... than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8Z68-M PRO VER: 0201 DATE: 06/25/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is not write-protected and has at least 4096KB free space to save the file. 1. Press...