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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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... describes the features of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus sign (+). Refer to select. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. 2. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products...
... describes the features of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus sign (+). Refer to select. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. 2. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products...
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... COM port connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s) BIOS features 64 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 ...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...
... COM port connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s) BIOS features 64 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 ...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...
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... Flash 2 is a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-5 AI Suite II With its easy and user-friendly interface, you to convert your favorite photo into one software offers diverse and ease to use ... The motherboard 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 supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP...
... Flash 2 is a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-5 AI Suite II With its easy and user-friendly interface, you to convert your favorite photo into one software offers diverse and ease to use ... The motherboard 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 supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP...
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... to one HDD as a set to disable the acceleration function of caching can only be identified by SSD. Updating BIOS • If you want to restore the OS, go to BIOS Option ROM utility and select Acceleration Options to HDD in a later time. 3. a. Select the SSD you...system. 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 Select Disable Acceleration to disable this function and select Change Mode to switch acceleration mode to Enhanced/ Maximus. • Only Intel®...
... to one HDD as a set to disable the acceleration function of caching can only be identified by SSD. Updating BIOS • If you want to restore the OS, go to BIOS Option ROM utility and select Acceleration Options to HDD in a later time. 3. a. Select the SSD you...system. 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 Select Disable Acceleration to disable this function and select Change Mode to switch acceleration mode to Enhanced/ Maximus. • Only Intel®...
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...P8Z68-M PRO P8Z68-M PRO MemOK! Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS...automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to test one set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when...starts blinking to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. If ...
...P8Z68-M PRO P8Z68-M PRO MemOK! Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS...automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to test one set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when...starts blinking to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. If ...
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... Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the future. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Quit all Windows® applications before you wish to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either...
... Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the future. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Quit all Windows® applications before you wish to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either...
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....ROM File Info MODEL: P8Z68-M PRO Help Info VER: 0201 DATE: 06/20/11 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Before you ...to avail all its features. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. b. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from file, then ...
....ROM File Info MODEL: P8Z68-M PRO Help Info VER: 0201 DATE: 06/20/11 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Before you ...to avail all its features. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. b. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from file, then ...
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... disk that allows you press to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. Insert the support DVD to the...
... disk that allows you press to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. Insert the support DVD to the...
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... for reference only. Boot your computer. This utility also allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Insert the support DVD into...
... for reference only. Boot your computer. This utility also allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Do not save them on the USB flash drive. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Insert the support DVD into...
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...P8Z68-M PRO VER: 0201 DATE: 06/25/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Press any key to the DOS prompt. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 When BIOS...write-protected and has at least 4096KB free space to save the file. 1. Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done, press any key to return to continue. At the ...
...P8Z68-M PRO VER: 0201 DATE: 06/25/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Press any key to the DOS prompt. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 When BIOS...write-protected and has at least 4096KB free space to save the file. 1. Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done, press any key to return to continue. At the ...
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... update BIOS? The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Yes No 4. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. When BIOS update...
... update BIOS? The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Yes No 4. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to confirm BIOS update. When BIOS update...
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... Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. If you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 Do this motherboard apply for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Ensure that... properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • The default BIOS settings for this option only if you in this section are for most conditions to section 1.9 Jumpers on . Entering...
... Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. If you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 Do this motherboard apply for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Ensure that... properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • The default BIOS settings for this option only if you in this section are for most conditions to section 1.9 Jumpers on . Entering...
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... show Not Installed if no profile is created. Profile Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to configure options for special functions. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [Slot 1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module...
... show Not Installed if no profile is created. Profile Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to configure options for special functions. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [Slot 1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module...