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... 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...
... 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...
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... for data hard drives only. BD Audio Layer Content Protection - Anti-Surge protection - AI Charger+ - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 (continued on the next page) Supports 192Khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - Supports Jack-Detection, ...- 1 x eSATA port at back panel) ASUS Protect 3.0 - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink solution & MOS Heatsink - ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS MyLogo 2 - P8Z68-M PRO specifications summary Storage Audio USB ASUS unique features Intel® Z68 Express Chipset: ...
... for data hard drives only. BD Audio Layer Content Protection - Anti-Surge protection - AI Charger+ - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 (continued on the next page) Supports 192Khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - Supports Jack-Detection, ...- 1 x eSATA port at back panel) ASUS Protect 3.0 - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink solution & MOS Heatsink - ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS MyLogo 2 - P8Z68-M PRO specifications summary Storage Audio USB ASUS unique features Intel® Z68 Express Chipset: ...
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...vPCH: 255-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. 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... TPM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x 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 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE...
...vPCH: 255-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. 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... TPM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x 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 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE...
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... management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. C.P.R. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to energy consumptions. AI...
... management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. C.P.R. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that allows you to energy consumptions. AI...
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... that allows you 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 case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. c. From the...
... that allows you 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 case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. c. From the...
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...] 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. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest...
...] 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. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest...
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...down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you press to recover BIOS setting. To ensure system compatibility and stability, ...the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash ...
...down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that you press to recover BIOS setting. To ensure system compatibility and stability, ...the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash ...
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... succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Boot your computer. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO Before updating BIOS 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Insert the support DVD...
... succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Boot your computer. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO Before updating BIOS 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). When the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Insert the support DVD...
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... 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...return to continue. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done! When BIOS backup is any key to the DOS prompt.
... 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...return to continue. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is done! When BIOS backup is any key to the DOS prompt.
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...memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Profile Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot...an item then press to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. EFI BIOS Utility - Press [Enter] to display the submenu. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-29 Save to Profile Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Key in the BIOS Flash. Profile This item allows you to configure...
...memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Profile Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2. 2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot...an item then press to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. EFI BIOS Utility - Press [Enter] to display the submenu. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-29 Save to Profile Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Key in the BIOS Flash. Profile This item allows you to configure...