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... Calibration [Auto 2-17 2.4.17 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto 2-17 iv Contents 1.11 Onboard switches 1-34 1.12 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...
... Calibration [Auto 2-17 2.4.17 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto 2-17 iv Contents 1.11 Onboard switches 1-34 1.12 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...
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... CPU types. ** Refer to Memory QVL for details. **** W hen you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 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 Supports Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) ix Please refer to www.asus...
... CPU types. ** Refer to Memory QVL for details. **** W hen you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. 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 Supports Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) ix Please refer to www.asus...
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... x User Manual 1 x I /O voltage at 0.005V increment - vCCIO: Adjustable I /O Shield Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form factor uATX Form Factor, 9.6"x 9.6" (24.4cm x ...support additional 10 USB ports 3 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (2 gray, 1 navy blue) 4 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (blue) 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) 1 x Power Fan connector (3-pin) 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel 1 x MemOK! xi P8Z68-M PRO...
... x User Manual 1 x I /O voltage at 0.005V increment - vCCIO: Adjustable I /O Shield Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form factor uATX Form Factor, 9.6"x 9.6" (24.4cm x ...support additional 10 USB ports 3 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (2 gray, 1 navy blue) 4 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (blue) 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) 1 x Power Fan connector (3-pin) 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel 1 x MemOK! xi P8Z68-M PRO...
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...systems. Moreover, Intel® Z68 Express Chipset also supports iGPU function, letting users enjoy the latest Intel integrated...Windows® 7 based PCs. Built to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory ...DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / ...making the system more environmentally-friendly. USB 3.0 Support Experience ultra-fast data transfer at double the... an improved performance. It uses serial point-to support the new 1155 socket Intel® Core™...
...systems. Moreover, Intel® Z68 Express Chipset also supports iGPU function, letting users enjoy the latest Intel integrated...Windows® 7 based PCs. Built to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory ...DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / ...making the system more environmentally-friendly. USB 3.0 Support Experience ultra-fast data transfer at double the... an improved performance. It uses serial point-to support the new 1155 socket Intel® Core™...
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...utilities. It allows you you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. This is in line with your USB device... open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ErP ready The motherboard is a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-5 Ai Charger+ ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to energy consumptions. All in regards to a new level of the ...
...utilities. It allows you you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. This is in line with your USB device... open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ErP ready The motherboard is a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-5 Ai Charger+ ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to energy consumptions. All in regards to a new level of the ...
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... that you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, ...when you do any of 3GB system memory if you want to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 1-18 Chapter 1: ...
... that you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, ...when you do any of 3GB system memory if you want to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 1-18 Chapter 1: ...
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... pin of the system chassis. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-31 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND NC CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P8Z68-M PRO CHA_FAN PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation ...CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND P8Z68-M PRO fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 7. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU ...
... pin of the system chassis. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-31 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND NC CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P8Z68-M PRO CHA_FAN PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation ...CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND P8Z68-M PRO fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 7. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU ...
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... run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU C1E [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. Intel Adaptive...
... run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU C1E [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. Intel Adaptive...
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.... Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 2-24 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor CPU Temperature +45ºC / +113ºF MB Temperature +34ºC / +93ºF CPU Fan Speed 2606 RPM Chassis Fan 1 Speed N/A Power Fan Speed N/A CPU Q-Fan Control Enabled CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM CPU Fan Profile Standard Chassis Q-Fan Control...
.... Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 2-24 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor CPU Temperature +45ºC / +113ºF MB Temperature +34ºC / +93ºF CPU Fan Speed 2606 RPM Chassis Fan 1 Speed N/A Power Fan Speed N/A CPU Q-Fan Control Enabled CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM CPU Fan Profile Standard Chassis Q-Fan Control...
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...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 ...chassis fan duty cycle. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan. [Standard] ... to 100%. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO Chassis Upper Temperature [70ºC] Use the and keys to 90ºC.
...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 ...chassis fan duty cycle. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan. [Standard] ... to 100%. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO Chassis Upper Temperature [70ºC] Use the and keys to 90ºC.