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...users a noiseless PC environment. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your DIY experience. ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of the button...also provides rapid and stable system-level upgrades. and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with the elegant appearance! Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in real time for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of fan speed to achieve ...
...users a noiseless PC environment. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your DIY experience. ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of the button...also provides rapid and stable system-level upgrades. and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with the elegant appearance! Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in real time for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of fan speed to achieve ...
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... switch back and forth between different utilities. All in one simple to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-5 Ai Charger+ ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to overclocking failure. ErP ready The motherboard is an auto-recovery... tool that contains the latest BIOS file. With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates ASUS features into a 256-color boot logo for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. eliminates the need to use functions, with no ...
... switch back and forth between different utilities. All in one simple to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-5 Ai Charger+ ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to overclocking failure. ErP ready The motherboard is an auto-recovery... tool that contains the latest BIOS file. With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates ASUS features into a 256-color boot logo for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. eliminates the need to use functions, with no ...
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...BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-25 After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back ... by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. P8Z68-M PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8Z68-M PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, ...
...BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-25 After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back ... by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. P8Z68-M PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8Z68-M PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, ...
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...separately! 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU)... 350 W. • DO NOT forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The plugs from the power supply are for an ATX power supply. Find the proper orientation ... Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND GND GND GND GND P8Z68-M PRO +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 P8Z68-M PRO ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12...
...separately! 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU)... 350 W. • DO NOT forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The plugs from the power supply are for an ATX power supply. Find the proper orientation ... Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND GND GND GND GND P8Z68-M PRO +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 P8Z68-M PRO ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12...
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... at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. switch to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch lights continuously. To stop memory tuning,...the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. P8Z68-M PRO P8Z68-M PRO MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests ...
... at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. switch to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch lights continuously. To stop memory tuning,...the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. P8Z68-M PRO P8Z68-M PRO MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests ...
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... comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that you to locate the root problem within a second. SB_PWR P8Z68-M PRO ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8Z68-M PRO Onboard LED 2. If an error is found , the LED next to Enable when the system is solved. This user-friendly ... error device will continue lighting until the problem is powered off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. P8Z68-M PRO DRAM LED P8Z68-M PRO DRAM LED ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-35 This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in sequence during motherboard...
... comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that you to locate the root problem within a second. SB_PWR P8Z68-M PRO ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8Z68-M PRO Onboard LED 2. If an error is found , the LED next to Enable when the system is solved. This user-friendly ... error device will continue lighting until the problem is powered off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. P8Z68-M PRO DRAM LED P8Z68-M PRO DRAM LED ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-35 This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in sequence during motherboard...
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...the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to perform the BIOS update process. You can cause system boot failure! Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 DO NOT shut down or reset the ...system while updating 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 contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the...
...the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to perform the BIOS update process. You can cause system boot failure! Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 DO NOT shut down or reset the ...system while updating 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 contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the...
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... on the USB flash drive. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Booting the system in NTFS format. 3. Insert the ...computer. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the ...
... on the USB flash drive. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Booting the system in NTFS format. 3. Insert the ...computer. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the ...
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...checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to confirm BIOS update. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu 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:\ A: P8Z68MP.ROM 4194304 2011-06-25 17... default settings to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to ensure ...
...checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to confirm BIOS update. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu 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:\ A: P8Z68MP.ROM 4194304 2011-06-25 17... default settings to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to ensure ...
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... include navigation keys and brief online help to update the BIOS or configure its routines. See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to turn the system off then back on the system chassis. • Press the power button...
... include navigation keys and brief online help to update the BIOS or configure its routines. See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to turn the system off then back on the system chassis. • Press the power button...
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The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 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...on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. The default screen for details. EZ Mode Monday [12/27/2010] P8Z68-M PRO BIOS Version : 0201 CPU Type : ...
The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 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...on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. The default screen for details. EZ Mode Monday [12/27/2010] P8Z68-M PRO BIOS Version : 0201 CPU Type : ...
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...DEnisaabblleedd Realtek PXE OPROM Enabled Enabled Disabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled > Serial Port Configuration > Parallel Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Asmedia USB 3.0 →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2:...button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations.
...DEnisaabblleedd Realtek PXE OPROM Enabled Enabled Disabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled > Serial Port Configuration > Parallel Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Asmedia USB 3.0 →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2:...button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations.
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Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of options. 2-10 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO Use the navigation keys to display a list of the menu screen are items that menu. You cannot select an item that is a brief description of ... the item has a submenu. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the right side of the field opposite the item. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a pop-up...
Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of options. 2-10 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO Use the navigation keys to display a list of the menu screen are items that menu. You cannot select an item that is a brief description of ... the item has a submenu. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the right side of the field opposite the item. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a pop-up...
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... change the system security settings. • If you set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor 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...
... change the system security settings. • If you set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor 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...
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... 1.800V Auto PCH Voltage 1.050V Auto Load-Line Calibration Auto CPU Spread Spectrum Auto Version 2.00.1201. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed: 3400MHz Target DRAM Speed: XXXXMHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Turbo Ratio Auto Internal PLL Overvoltage Auto Memory Frequency Auto...
... 1.800V Auto PCH Voltage 1.050V Auto Load-Line Calibration Auto CPU Spread Spectrum Auto Version 2.00.1201. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed: 3400MHz Target DRAM Speed: XXXXMHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Turbo Ratio Auto Internal PLL Overvoltage Auto Memory Frequency Auto...
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... malfunction. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > CPU Configuration > System Agent Configuration > PCH Configuration > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced... Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you installed. 2-18 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO
... malfunction. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > CPU Configuration > System Agent Configuration > PCH Configuration > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration > APM Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Configuration Parameters →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced... Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you installed. 2-18 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO
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...] Disables this function. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU C1E [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Configuration options: [All...
...] Disables this function. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU C1E [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Configuration options: [All...
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...SATA function. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. Initiate Graphic Adapter [PCIE/PCI] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI .... 2.5.2 System Agent Configuration The System Agent Configuration menu allows you to four SATA devices are supported under these oeprating syste. 2-20 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you enable or disable Internal Graphics Device Multi-Monitor Support for ...
...SATA function. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as the primary boot device. Initiate Graphic Adapter [PCIE/PCI] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. [AHCI .... 2.5.2 System Agent Configuration The System Agent Configuration menu allows you to four SATA devices are supported under these oeprating syste. 2-20 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you enable or disable Internal Graphics Device Multi-Monitor Support for ...
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... Profile Standard Chassis Q-Fan Control Enabled Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM Chassis Fan Profile Standard CPU Voltage +1.216 V Boot CPU Temperature Tool →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help...1201. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Scroll down to change the fan settings. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 2-24 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO EFI BIOS Utility - 2.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to display the following items...
... Profile Standard Chassis Q-Fan Control Enabled Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM Chassis Fan Profile Standard CPU Voltage +1.216 V Boot CPU Temperature Tool →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help...1201. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Scroll down to change the fan settings. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. 2-24 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO EFI BIOS Utility - 2.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to display the following items...
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...sec] [8 sec] [9 sec] [10 sec] [Until Press ESC] 2.7.3 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this item to [Enabled] to change the system boot options. Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to be pressed when error occurs. Post Report [5 sec] This item appears only when the Full...display the post report. Disables the full screen logo display feature. Set this item is set to [Disabled] and allows you to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-27 EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker...
...sec] [8 sec] [9 sec] [10 sec] [Until Press ESC] 2.7.3 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this item to [Enabled] to change the system boot options. Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to be pressed when error occurs. Post Report [5 sec] This item appears only when the Full...display the post report. Disables the full screen logo display feature. Set this item is set to [Disabled] and allows you to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-27 EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker...