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... 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: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 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: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...
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... CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** H yper DIMM support is compatible with max. P8Z68-M PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU Support Expansion slots LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors Supports 32nm CPU...
... CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** H yper DIMM support is compatible with max. P8Z68-M PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU Support Expansion slots LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors Supports 32nm CPU...
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... the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the world. Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/ Core™ i3 processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the long line of the...check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8Z68-M PRO motherboard! ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-1 Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P8Z68-M PRO motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables Accessories 1 x I/O ...
... the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the world. Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/ Core™ i3 processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the long line of the...check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8Z68-M PRO motherboard! ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-1 Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P8Z68-M PRO motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables Accessories 1 x I/O ...
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... no discrete graphics are needed, the graphics card is the latest single-chipset design to support the new 1155 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 second generation processors. For users with USB 2.0 components. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Built to connect easily with next... the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. It uses serial point-to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of Green ASUS ecofriendly computing. USB 3.0 Support Experience ultra-fast data transfer at double the bandwidth of unnecessary hard drive spin.
... no discrete graphics are needed, the graphics card is the latest single-chipset design to support the new 1155 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 second generation processors. For users with USB 2.0 components. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Built to connect easily with next... the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. It uses serial point-to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of Green ASUS ecofriendly computing. USB 3.0 Support Experience ultra-fast data transfer at double the bandwidth of unnecessary hard drive spin.
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... operations, speeding up hard drive/ main memory interaction. To install Intel® Smart Response Technology: 1. Power consumption also goes down by 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family. • Operating systems must be installed on the HDD to [RAID mode] in Chapter 2 for details. 1.3.3 Intel® Smart Response Technology & LucidLogix...
... operations, speeding up hard drive/ main memory interaction. To install Intel® Smart Response Technology: 1. Power consumption also goes down by 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family. • Operating systems must be installed on the HDD to [RAID mode] in Chapter 2 for details. 1.3.3 Intel® Smart Response Technology & LucidLogix...
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... GPU) Both i-Mode and d-Mode enjoy the performance of advanced Sandy Bridge multimedia features alongside the high end 3D rendering performance provided by Intel® Core™ processor family. • Supports NVIDIA® GF4xx/ 5xx series & AMD® HD5xxx/ 6xxx series graphic cards. Click the Drivers tab, then click LucidLogix®...
... GPU) Both i-Mode and d-Mode enjoy the performance of advanced Sandy Bridge multimedia features alongside the high end 3D rendering performance provided by Intel® Core™ processor family. • Supports NVIDIA® GF4xx/ 5xx series & AMD® HD5xxx/ 6xxx series graphic cards. Click the Drivers tab, then click LucidLogix®...
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... to the right (B) until it is incompatible with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. P8Z68-M PRO P8Z68-M PRO CPU socket LGA1155 2. Locate the CPU socket on the LGA1155 socket. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard.... from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you are not bent.
... to the right (B) until it is incompatible with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. P8Z68-M PRO P8Z68-M PRO CPU socket LGA1155 2. Locate the CPU socket on the LGA1155 socket. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard.... from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you are not bent.
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... and boot device priority. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO The default screen for details. Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) Selects the boot device priority Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Displays the ...system properties of output, CPU/chassis fan speed the BIOS setup program EFI BIOS Utility - EZ Mode Monday [12/27/2010] P8Z68-M PRO BIOS Version : 0201 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core (TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Build Date : 06/20/2011 Speed : ...
... and boot device priority. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO The default screen for details. Boot Menu(F8) Default(F5) Selects the boot device priority Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Displays the ...system properties of output, CPU/chassis fan speed the BIOS setup program EFI BIOS Utility - EZ Mode Monday [12/27/2010] P8Z68-M PRO BIOS Version : 0201 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core (TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Build Date : 06/20/2011 Speed : ...
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... Boot Tool BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date ME Version South Bridge Stepping 0201 x64 06/20/2011 7.1.10.1065 B3 Stepping CPU Information Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500 CPU @ 3.10GHz Speed 3100 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Speed 1024 MB 1333 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access...
... Boot Tool BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date ME Version South Bridge Stepping 0201 x64 06/20/2011 7.1.10.1065 B3 Stepping CPU Information Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500 CPU @ 3.10GHz Speed 3100 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Speed 1024 MB 1333 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access...
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...the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS)]. Use the and keys to adjust the value. 1-/2-/3-/4-Core Ratio Limit [XX] This item appears only when you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to 3000MHz. 2-14 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO The values range from 1100MHz to enhance the ...system performance. By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS) [XX] This item appears only when you to manually adjust the Trubo CPU ratio. [...
...the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS)]. Use the and keys to adjust the value. 1-/2-/3-/4-Core Ratio Limit [XX] This item appears only when you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to 3000MHz. 2-14 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO The values range from 1100MHz to enhance the ...system performance. By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS) [XX] This item appears only when you to manually adjust the Trubo CPU ratio. [...
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... happens, revert to the default settings. 2.4.9 CPU Power Management The sub-items in this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in this menu may cause the system to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. The valid value ranges vary... item appears only when The EPU Power Saving Mode is set to [Enabled] and allows you set the previous item to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to set power saving mode. Use the and keys to set the DRAM timing control features.
... happens, revert to the default settings. 2.4.9 CPU Power Management The sub-items in this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in this menu may cause the system to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. The valid value ranges vary... item appears only when The EPU Power Saving Mode is set to [Enabled] and allows you set the previous item to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to set power saving mode. Use the and keys to set the DRAM timing control features.
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...Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19 Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually ... item appears only when you set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology item to [Enabled] and allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit...
...Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19 Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually ... item appears only when you set the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology item to [Enabled] and allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit...