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...not occur in a particular installation. Changes or modifications to this equipment. DO NOT throw the motherboard in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Check local regulations for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is subject to the following ... wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. vi Operation is required to an outlet on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in accordance with the limits for compliance could void the user's authority to enable proper reuse of the ...
...not occur in a particular installation. Changes or modifications to this equipment. DO NOT throw the motherboard in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Check local regulations for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is subject to the following ... wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. vi Operation is required to an outlet on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in accordance with the limits for compliance could void the user's authority to enable proper reuse of the ...
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... for the following items. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 motherboard 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit User Manual...ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for reference only. The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your package with different models. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3...
... for the following items. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 motherboard 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit User Manual...ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for reference only. The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your package with different models. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3...
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... remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of fan speed to patch memory issues. It allows users to switch back and forth between different utilities. 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-sink solution The stylish heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution that offer significant breakthrough in variety of useful profiles offer flexible...
... remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of fan speed to patch memory issues. It allows users to switch back and forth between different utilities. 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-sink solution The stylish heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution that offer significant breakthrough in variety of useful profiles offer flexible...
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Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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...recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-15 switch lights continuously. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot after using the MemOK! If the test fails, the system... Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the exact location of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots ...
...recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-15 switch lights continuously. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot after using the MemOK! If the test fails, the system... Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the exact location of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to boot and load BIOS default settings. switch to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots ...
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... I/O ports*** *, ** and ***: Refer to the tables on the next page for bluetooth module LED, LAN port LED, and audio port definitions. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after...
... I/O ports*** *, ** and ***: Refer to the tables on the next page for bluetooth module LED, LAN port LED, and audio port definitions. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after...
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.... • The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCIO Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different colors, indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings. • The system may make the system unstable. The values range from 1.20V to set the...
.... • The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCIO Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different colors, indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings. • The system may make the system unstable. The values range from 1.20V to set the...
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Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-13 Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a ... 1.21250V- 1.70000V 2.07500V- 2.20000V 1.21000V- 1.70000V DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI...
Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-13 Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a ... 1.21250V- 1.70000V 2.07500V- 2.20000V 1.21000V- 1.70000V DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI...
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... American Megatrends, Inc. The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the ratio. The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you to display the following items: Intel Virtualization Technology Disabled Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled Turbo Mode Enabled CPU...: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. Use and keys to your CPU model. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-15 Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down to set the ...
... American Megatrends, Inc. The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the ratio. The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you to display the following items: Intel Virtualization Technology Disabled Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled Turbo Mode Enabled CPU...: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. Use and keys to your CPU model. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-15 Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down to set the ...
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Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. The software manual files are for reference only. Double-click the language to get ... folder of the support DVD appears. Some software manuals are included in the support DVD. 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are provided in different languages.
Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. The software manual files are for reference only. Double-click the language to get ... folder of the support DVD appears. Some software manuals are included in the support DVD. 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are provided in different languages.
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... system operating modes Displays current mode The items lighting up means power saving engine is detected. This utility provides several modes that satisfies different computing needs. 4.3.5 EPU EPU is an energy-efficient tool that you click the Clear button . • Refer to the software manual... in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Selecting Auto mode will have the system shift modes ...
... system operating modes Displays current mode The items lighting up means power saving engine is detected. This utility provides several modes that satisfies different computing needs. 4.3.5 EPU EPU is an energy-efficient tool that you click the Clear button . • Refer to the software manual... in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Selecting Auto mode will have the system shift modes ...
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4.3.6 ASUS FAN Xpert Asus Fan Xpert allows you to different ambient temperatures and your selected fan. Launching FAN Xpert After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch FAN Xpert by the ...software manual in a moderate pattern. • Silent: minimizes fan speed for quiet fan operation. • Turbo: maximizes the fan speed for your PC's system loading. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 4-13 Chapter 4 Refer to select a preset mode for the best cooling effect. • Intelligent: automatically adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the ambient temperature...
4.3.6 ASUS FAN Xpert Asus Fan Xpert allows you to different ambient temperatures and your selected fan. Launching FAN Xpert After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch FAN Xpert by the ...software manual in a moderate pattern. • Silent: minimizes fan speed for quiet fan operation. • Turbo: maximizes the fan speed for your PC's system loading. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 4-13 Chapter 4 Refer to select a preset mode for the best cooling effect. • Intelligent: automatically adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the ambient temperature...
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... of the RAID driver disk to the steps below: 1. Chapter 4 4-26 Chapter 4: Software support 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. To solve this issue, add the USB floppy disk drive's Vendor...
... of the RAID driver disk to the steps below: 1. Chapter 4 4-26 Chapter 4: Software support 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. To solve this issue, add the USB floppy disk drive's Vendor...
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....scsi.iaStor_DesktopWorkstationServer] id= "PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2822&CC_0104","iaStor" id= "USB\VID_03EE&PID_6901", "usbstor" Add the same line to open the file. 8. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 4-27 Chapter 4 The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. 7. Find the [HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_DesktopWorkstationServer] and [HardwareIds.scsi.iaStor_DesktopWorkstationServer] sections in the txtsetup.oem file. 9. Use Notepad to both...
....scsi.iaStor_DesktopWorkstationServer] id= "PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2822&CC_0104","iaStor" id= "USB\VID_03EE&PID_6901", "usbstor" Add the same line to open the file. 8. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 4-27 Chapter 4 The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. 7. Find the [HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_DesktopWorkstationServer] and [HardwareIds.scsi.iaStor_DesktopWorkstationServer] sections in the txtsetup.oem file. 9. Use Notepad to both...