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... 1 x I /O ports Overclocking Features Precision Tweaker 2 - P8Z68-M PRO specifications summary Rear panel ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x DP port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x eSATA port, 6.0 Gb/s ready 8-channel audio I /O Shield Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM...
... 1 x I /O ports Overclocking Features Precision Tweaker 2 - P8Z68-M PRO specifications summary Rear panel ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x DP port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x eSATA port, 6.0 Gb/s ready 8-channel audio I /O Shield Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM...
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... use Intel® Smart Response Technology: 1. To install Intel® Smart Response Technology: 1. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. Click the Drivers tab, then click Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Driver software. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to [RAID mode] in BIOS setup. Key benefits are expedited...
... use Intel® Smart Response Technology: 1. To install Intel® Smart Response Technology: 1. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. Click the Drivers tab, then click Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Driver software. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to [RAID mode] in BIOS setup. Key benefits are expedited...
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... the size allocated for caching. d. Enhanced mode:WRITE THROUGH, write to one HDD as a set to accelerate your storage system. Removing or replacing the SSD - ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-7 Select which HDD for SSD caching. A single SSD can still be assigned to SSD and HDD at least one SSD (>18.6GB) and one HDD...; Only Intel® internal SATA ports (gray and blue) support Intel® Smart Response Technology. • You need at the same time. Updating IRST 10.5 driver - c. 2. M aximized mode:WRITE BACK, write to SSD and write back to HDD in a later time. 3.
... the size allocated for caching. d. Enhanced mode:WRITE THROUGH, write to one HDD as a set to accelerate your storage system. Removing or replacing the SSD - ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-7 Select which HDD for SSD caching. A single SSD can still be assigned to SSD and HDD at least one SSD (>18.6GB) and one HDD...; Only Intel® internal SATA ports (gray and blue) support Intel® Smart Response Technology. • You need at the same time. Updating IRST 10.5 driver - c. 2. M aximized mode:WRITE BACK, write to SSD and write back to HDD in a later time. 3.
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... Intel® Sandy Bridge built-in d-Mode, display must be always connected to Sandy Bridge motherboard video output. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. Click the Drivers tab, then click LucidLogix® Virtu™ software. 3. d-Mode is supported by installed graphics cards. Hardware installation To...
... Intel® Sandy Bridge built-in d-Mode, display must be always connected to Sandy Bridge motherboard video output. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. Click the Drivers tab, then click LucidLogix® Virtu™ software. 3. d-Mode is supported by installed graphics cards. Hardware installation To...
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Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Keep the screw for the card. 2. When using PCI ... future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with PCI specifications. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Keep the screw for the card. 2. When using PCI ... future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with PCI specifications. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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...for a DisplayPort-compatible devices. 17. This port is for the function of the audio ports in a 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. DisplayPort. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-27 Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - ...• Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can 't be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices ...
...for a DisplayPort-compatible devices. 17. This port is for the function of the audio ports in a 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. DisplayPort. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-27 Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - ...• Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can 't be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices ...
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...Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-37 To run the DVD. The DVD automatically displays the Specials menu if Autorun is for reference only. Refer ...computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com 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 applications, and utilities that you can install to display respective...
...Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-37 To run the DVD. The DVD automatically displays the Specials menu if Autorun is for reference only. Refer ...computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com 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 applications, and utilities that you can install to display respective...
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...select the BIOS version that you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 c. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update main screen appears. From the list, select either through...Quick Bar appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the ...
...select the BIOS version that you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 c. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update main screen appears. From the list, select either through...Quick Bar appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the popup menu. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the ...
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...: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 PCH Configuration High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to set the Internal Graphics Device share memory size. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on VGA devices. 2.5.2 System Agent Configuration The System Agent Configuration menu allows you want the... as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI Mode] Set to [AHCI Mode] when you to four SATA devices are supported under these oeprating syste. 2-20 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO Up to change the northbridge chipset settings.
...: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 PCH Configuration High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to set the Internal Graphics Device share memory size. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on VGA devices. 2.5.2 System Agent Configuration The System Agent Configuration menu allows you want the... as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI Mode] Set to [AHCI Mode] when you to four SATA devices are supported under these oeprating syste. 2-20 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO Up to change the northbridge chipset settings.