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... S/PDIF out ports at back panel) ASUS Protect 3.0 - AI Suite II - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 (continued on the next page) Supports 192Khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and Front Panel JackRetasking - GPU Boost - Anti-Surge protection - P8Z68-M PRO specifications summary Storage Audio USB ASUS unique features Intel® Z68 Express Chipset...
... S/PDIF out ports at back panel) ASUS Protect 3.0 - AI Suite II - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 (continued on the next page) Supports 192Khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and Front Panel JackRetasking - GPU Boost - Anti-Surge protection - P8Z68-M PRO specifications summary Storage Audio USB ASUS unique features Intel® Z68 Express Chipset...
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...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...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 24.4cm) * Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - P8Z68-M PRO specifications summary Rear panel ports 1 x PS/2...
...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...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 24.4cm) * Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - P8Z68-M PRO specifications summary Rear panel ports 1 x PS/2...
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...intricate system control, including detailed DRAM information. Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I /O. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-3 S/PDIF out connector at the back I /O...delivering up to get high quality images. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is facilitated by the F12 hotkey BIOS snapshot feature. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center....
...intricate system control, including detailed DRAM information. Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I /O. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-3 S/PDIF out connector at the back I /O...delivering up to get high quality images. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is facilitated by the F12 hotkey BIOS snapshot feature. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center....
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... photo into one software offers diverse and ease to use software package. C.P.R. ErP ready The motherboard 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 can not only easily charge iPod, iPhone and iPad, but also... BC 1.1** standard mobile devices three times*** as fast as before. * Ai Charger is ASUS unique fast-charging software which supports iPod, iPhone and iPad...
... photo into one software offers diverse and ease to use software package. C.P.R. ErP ready The motherboard 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 can not only easily charge iPod, iPhone and iPad, but also... BC 1.1** standard mobile devices three times*** as fast as before. * Ai Charger is ASUS unique fast-charging software which supports iPod, iPhone and iPad...
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... storage capacity left out of caching can only be identified by SSD. Removing or replacing the SSD - Updating BIOS • If you want to restore the OS, go to BIOS Option ROM utility and select Acceleration Options to Enhanced/ Maximus. • Only Intel® internal SATA ports ... to SSD and HDD at least one SSD (>18.6GB) and one HDD for normal storage. • Be sure to accelerate your storage system. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-7 b. Select the size allocated for caching. M aximized mode:WRITE BACK, write to SSD and write back to enable Intel® Smart Response Technology...
... storage capacity left out of caching can only be identified by SSD. Removing or replacing the SSD - Updating BIOS • If you want to restore the OS, go to BIOS Option ROM utility and select Acceleration Options to Enhanced/ Maximus. • Only Intel® internal SATA ports ... to SSD and HDD at least one SSD (>18.6GB) and one HDD for normal storage. • Be sure to accelerate your storage system. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-7 b. Select the size allocated for caching. M aximized mode:WRITE BACK, write to SSD and write back to enable Intel® Smart Response Technology...
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... LAN1_USB12 MemOK! GPU LED 5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-28 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-11 DRAM_LED PWR_FAN 9 10 AUDIO RTL 8111E ASM 1042 Lithium Cell CMOS Power CHA_FAN PCIEX16_1 P8Z68-M PRO PCI1 ASM 1083 PCI2 Intel® Z68 TPM ASM 1061 64Mb BIOS SATA6G_E1 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 2 1 11 12 13 ALC 892 SPDIF_OUT AAFP...
... LAN1_USB12 MemOK! GPU LED 5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-28 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-11 DRAM_LED PWR_FAN 9 10 AUDIO RTL 8111E ASM 1042 Lithium Cell CMOS Power CHA_FAN PCIEX16_1 P8Z68-M PRO PCI1 ASM 1083 PCI2 Intel® Z68 TPM ASM 1061 64Mb BIOS SATA6G_E1 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 2 1 11 12 13 ALC 892 SPDIF_OUT AAFP...
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...pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. P8Z68-M PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8Z68-M PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup...do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-25 Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin ...
...pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. P8Z68-M PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8Z68-M PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup...do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-25 Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin ...
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... to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to [AC97]. COM1 PIN 1 P8Z68-M PRO P8Z68-M PRO Serial port (COM1) connector The serial port bracket (COM1) is set...
... to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to [AC97]. COM1 PIN 1 P8Z68-M PRO P8Z68-M PRO Serial port (COM1) connector The serial port bracket (COM1) is set...
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... Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z68 chipset. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-29 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND P8Z68-M PRO SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP5 ...RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND P8Z68-M PRO Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using NCQ, please check the SATA Mode in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical...
... Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z68 chipset. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-29 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND P8Z68-M PRO SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP5 ...RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND P8Z68-M PRO Intel® SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using NCQ, please check the SATA Mode in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical...
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...hard disk drives. Refer to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. P8Z68-M PRO SATA6G_E1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND P8Z68-M PRO Asmedia® SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version ...before using Serial ATA. • The SATA6G_E1 (navy blue) connector is for details. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to ...
...hard disk drives. Refer to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. P8Z68-M PRO SATA6G_E1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND P8Z68-M PRO Asmedia® SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version ...before using Serial ATA. • The SATA6G_E1 (navy blue) connector is for details. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to ...
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... successful boot. switch Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch lights continuously. P8Z68-M PRO P8Z68-M PRO MemOK! switch • Refer to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for the system to test one set is not properly installed. Turn ... failsafe settings. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. Replace the DIMMs ...
... successful boot. switch Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch lights continuously. P8Z68-M PRO P8Z68-M PRO MemOK! switch • Refer to section 1.12 Onboard LEDs for the system to test one set is not properly installed. Turn ... failsafe settings. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. Replace the DIMMs ...
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...06/20/2011 P8Z68MP.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 Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open.... 3. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. The ASUS Update utility ...
...06/20/2011 P8Z68MP.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 Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open.... 3. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. The ASUS Update utility ...
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.... This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Before updating BIOS 1. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to a hard disk drive...
.... This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Before updating BIOS 1. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to a hard disk drive...
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....rom Filename Extension The [filename] is done! Press any key to continue. ASUSTek BIOS Updater 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 any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for...
....rom Filename Extension The [filename] is done! Press any key to continue. ASUSTek BIOS Updater 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 any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for...
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..., press to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings 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: ...BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to exit BIOS Updater. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to update BIOS? Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO...
..., press to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings 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: ...BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to exit BIOS Updater. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to update BIOS? Are you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO...
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BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS... only when the boot device is installed to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. EZ Mode Monday [12/27/2010] P8Z68-M PRO BIOS Version : 0201 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core (TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Build Date : 06/20/...
BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to the system. 2-8 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS... only when the boot device is installed to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. EZ Mode Monday [12/27/2010] P8Z68-M PRO BIOS Version : 0201 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core (TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Build Date : 06/20/...
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..., select the item and press or double-click the item. Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to the previous menu screen. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The... for that menu. A configurable field is not user-configurable. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on it to display a list of options. 2-10 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO
..., select the item and press or double-click the item. Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to the previous menu screen. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The... for that menu. A configurable field is not user-configurable. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on it to display a list of options. 2-10 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO
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... steps as in the BIOS setup program. After you set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. Select the User Password item and press . 2. After you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO From the Create New...
... steps as in the BIOS setup program. After you set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. Select the User Password item and press . 2. After you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO From the Create New...
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...to [Manual] and allows you set the Turbo Ratio item to one single Turbo ratio in OS. [By Per Core (Cannot Adjust in BIOS. If this happens, revert to adjust the value. You can also key in OS)]. Use the and keys to the default setting. ...1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2133MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to 3000MHz. 2-14 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.4.4 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to manually adjust the Trubo CPU ratio. [Auto] All Turbo ratio are ...
...to [Manual] and allows you set the Turbo Ratio item to one single Turbo ratio in OS. [By Per Core (Cannot Adjust in BIOS. If this happens, revert to adjust the value. You can also key in OS)]. Use the and keys to the default setting. ...1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2133MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to 3000MHz. 2-14 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.4.4 Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to manually adjust the Trubo CPU ratio. [Auto] All Turbo ratio are ...
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The items shown in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends... you to malfunction. EFI BIOS Utility - Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you installed. 2-18 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai...
The items shown in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends... you to malfunction. EFI BIOS Utility - Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you installed. 2-18 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai...