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..., either (1) for free by downloading it , may contain copyrighted software that is eager to this product. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. No part of this product is distributed without the express written permission...
..., either (1) for free by downloading it , may contain copyrighted software that is eager to this product. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. No part of this product is distributed without the express written permission...
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... Ai Charger 4-15 4.3.9 Audio configurations 4-16 4.4 RAID configurations 4-17 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-17 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-18 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-18 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-18 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-24 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-24 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-24 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-25 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-26 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI®...
... Ai Charger 4-15 4.3.9 Audio configurations 4-16 4.4 RAID configurations 4-17 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-17 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-18 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-18 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-18 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-24 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-24 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-24 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-25 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-26 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI®...
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...: 90-step chipset voltage control - vDRAM Bus: 160-step memory voltage control - xii ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x Bluetooth module 1 x eSATA port 1 x Intel® LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x VGA port 8-channel Audio I /O voltage at 0.005V increment - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - P8Z68-V/GEN3 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form...
...: 90-step chipset voltage control - vDRAM Bus: 160-step memory voltage control - xii ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x Bluetooth module 1 x eSATA port 1 x Intel® LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x VGA port 8-channel Audio I /O voltage at 0.005V increment - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - P8Z68-V/GEN3 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form...
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... generation processors. PCIe 3.0 provides users unprecedented data speeds, combined with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to improve and optimize graphics performance, as well as a cache for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors This motherboard supports the Intel® second generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors in x16 mode). Intel® Z68 Express Chipset The Intel® Z68 Express Chipset is...
... generation processors. PCIe 3.0 provides users unprecedented data speeds, combined with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to improve and optimize graphics performance, as well as a cache for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors This motherboard supports the Intel® second generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors in x16 mode). Intel® Z68 Express Chipset The Intel® Z68 Express Chipset is...
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... control into a new era, empowering users with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. Auto Tuning offers a user friendly way to automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in diverse situations. Chapter 1 Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory...
... control into a new era, empowering users with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. Auto Tuning offers a user friendly way to automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in diverse situations. Chapter 1 Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory...
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.... ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 1-5 The exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed setup info, while the Advanced Mode is facilitated by the F12 hotkey BIOS snapshot feature. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. Chapter 1 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard...
.... ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 1-5 The exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed setup info, while the Advanced Mode is facilitated by the F12 hotkey BIOS snapshot feature. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. Chapter 1 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard...
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... MHz frequency. Timing - 7-10-10-28 Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • - 8-8-8-24 1.65 • • - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • - 9-10-9-28 1.65 • • -- 1.5~1.7 • • N/A - - • • * The above QVL is for the DDR3 2333 MHz memory module. G.SKILL F3-17600CL8D-4GBPS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - P8Z68-V/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL...
... MHz frequency. Timing - 7-10-10-28 Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • - 8-8-8-24 1.65 • • - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • - 9-10-9-28 1.65 • • -- 1.5~1.7 • • N/A - - • • * The above QVL is for the DDR3 2333 MHz memory module. G.SKILL F3-17600CL8D-4GBPS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - P8Z68-V/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL...
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... ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. switch to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot and load BIOS default settings. MemOK! switch lights continuously. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. switch Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and...
... ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. switch to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot and load BIOS default settings. MemOK! switch lights continuously. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. switch Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and...
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... VGA output that features desktop extension on VGA card as the VGA output, go to 3.5.3 System Agent Configuration > Initiate Graphic Adapter, select [iGPU], and plug the VGA cable(s) to the next page for the troubleshooting on monitor overscan/underscan problem • Playback of Blu-Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will affect the playback quality. Using the CPU/Memory of the onboard VGA, DVI-D, and HDMI ports...
... VGA output that features desktop extension on VGA card as the VGA output, go to 3.5.3 System Agent Configuration > Initiate Graphic Adapter, select [iGPU], and plug the VGA cable(s) to the next page for the troubleshooting on monitor overscan/underscan problem • Playback of Blu-Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will affect the playback quality. Using the CPU/Memory of the onboard VGA, DVI-D, and HDMI ports...
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... smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that a USB mouse is provided for reference purposes only, and may result to instability or failure to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-1 Users can be used under the Exit menu. We strongly recommend that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to boot. Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel. 3.2 BIOS setup program A BIOS setup program is connected to ensure...
... smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that a USB mouse is provided for reference purposes only, and may result to instability or failure to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-1 Users can be used under the Exit menu. We strongly recommend that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to boot. Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel. 3.2 BIOS setup program A BIOS setup program is connected to ensure...
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... Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Renesas USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Bluetooth Controller Bluetooth Controller VIA 1394 Controller Disabled Enabled PCI Express...
... Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Renesas USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Bluetooth Controller Bluetooth Controller VIA 1394 Controller Disabled Enabled PCI Express...
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... Configuration > Monitor HD Audio controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Bluetooth Controller Enabled PCI Express X16_3 slot (black) bandwidth Auto JMB Storage Controller Enabled JMB Storage OPROM Enabled Display OptionRom in POST Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled Intel LAN Controller Enabled Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Azalia HD Audio →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high...
... Configuration > Monitor HD Audio controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Bluetooth Controller Enabled PCI Express X16_3 slot (black) bandwidth Auto JMB Storage Controller Enabled JMB Storage OPROM Enabled Display OptionRom in POST Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled Intel LAN Controller Enabled Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Azalia HD Audio →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high...
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... storage controller during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] If you to [HDMI] for HDMI audio output. Intel PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the JMB storage contorller (ex. Bluetooth Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard bluetooth controller. [Disabled...
... storage controller during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] If you to [HDMI] for HDMI audio output. Intel PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support DVD. SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the JMB storage contorller (ex. Bluetooth Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard bluetooth controller. [Disabled...
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... BIOS file • View the BIOS version information This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. If there is potentially risky. However, BIOS updating is no problem using this motherboard. The following utilities allow you update the BIOS using the current version of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in Windows...
... BIOS file • View the BIOS version information This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. If there is potentially risky. However, BIOS updating is no problem using this motherboard. The following utilities allow you update the BIOS using the current version of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in Windows...
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... updating process. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-37 This utility also allows you to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS...
... updating process. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-37 This utility also allows you to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS...
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.... Install the necessary drivers to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. Click an item to install The Make Disk menu contains items to use the devices. Click an item to run the DVD. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 4-1 The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to open the folder of the user manual. The Manual menu contains the list of your computer. Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard...
.... Install the necessary drivers to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. Click an item to install The Make Disk menu contains items to use the devices. Click an item to run the DVD. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 4-1 The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to open the folder of the user manual. The Manual menu contains the list of your computer. Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard...
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...3. Connect a SATA power cable to chipset limitation, when set (s) using SATA HDDs. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. During POST, press + to [RAID Mode]. 4. Option ROM - Acceleration Options 6. Physical Devices: Port Device Model 0 ST3160812AS 1 ST3160812AS 2 ST3160812AS 3 ST3160812AS [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Serial # 9LS0HJA4 9LS0F4HL 3LS0JYL8 9LS0BJ5H Size 149.0GB 149.0GB 149.0GB 149.0GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Chapter 4 [↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support...
...3. Connect a SATA power cable to chipset limitation, when set (s) using SATA HDDs. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. During POST, press + to [RAID Mode]. 4. Option ROM - Acceleration Options 6. Physical Devices: Port Device Model 0 ST3160812AS 1 ST3160812AS 2 ST3160812AS 3 ST3160812AS [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Serial # 9LS0HJA4 9LS0F4HL 3LS0JYL8 9LS0BJ5H Size 149.0GB 149.0GB 149.0GB 149.0GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Chapter 4 [↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support...
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... menu appears, press to create a RAID driver disk. 5. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Place the motherboard support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click Intel AHCI/RAID Driver Disk to create a RAID driver disk. 7. Select USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. 4. You have to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. • Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive due to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Press during POST to Windows® XP limitation. Start Windows...
... menu appears, press to create a RAID driver disk. 5. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Place the motherboard support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive, then press . 8. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click Intel AHCI/RAID Driver Disk to create a RAID driver disk. 7. Select USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. 4. You have to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. • Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive due to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Press during POST to Windows® XP limitation. Start Windows...
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Follow the succeeding screen instructions to the USB flash drive. To install the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. 4. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. Before loading the RAID driver from the support DVD to complete the installation. 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP: 1. Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. Click OK...
Follow the succeeding screen instructions to the USB flash drive. To install the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. 4. Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the optical drive, and then click Browse. 3. Before loading the RAID driver from the support DVD to complete the installation. 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP: 1. Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. Click OK...
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... oem file. Select Device Manager. Click Details tab. From the Universal Serial Bus controllers, right-click xxxxxx USB Floppy, and then select Properties from a floppy disk during the OS installation. Chapter 4 4-26 Chapter 4: Software support or 3. Browse the contents of the USB floppy disk drive varies with different vendors. 4. A window appears, allowing you install the RAID driver from the pop-up window. Refer to the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. Using another computer, plug the USB floppy disk drive, and...
... oem file. Select Device Manager. Click Details tab. From the Universal Serial Bus controllers, right-click xxxxxx USB Floppy, and then select Properties from a floppy disk during the OS installation. Chapter 4 4-26 Chapter 4: Software support or 3. Browse the contents of the USB floppy disk drive varies with different vendors. 4. A window appears, allowing you install the RAID driver from the pop-up window. Refer to the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. Using another computer, plug the USB floppy disk drive, and...