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...32 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-32 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-35 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-36 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-37 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 ...3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-15 3.5.2 System Agent Configuration 3-17 3.5.3 PCH Configuration 3-17 3.5.4 SATA Configuration 3-18 3.5.5 USB Configuration 3-20 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-21 3.5.7 APM 3-24 3.6 Monitor menu 3-25 3.7 Boot menu 3-28 3.8 Tools menu 3-29 3.8.1 ASUS EZ...
...32 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-32 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-35 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-36 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-37 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 ...3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-15 3.5.2 System Agent Configuration 3-17 3.5.3 PCH Configuration 3-17 3.5.4 SATA Configuration 3-18 3.5.5 USB Configuration 3-20 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-21 3.5.7 APM 3-24 3.6 Monitor menu 3-25 3.7 Boot menu 3-28 3.8 Tools menu 3-29 3.8.1 ASUS EZ...
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..., un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Due to www.asus.com or this user manual for data hard drives only. resolution 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Supports DVI with max. P8Z68-V/GEN3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd...
..., un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Due to www.asus.com or this user manual for data hard drives only. resolution 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Supports DVI with max. P8Z68-V/GEN3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd...
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P8Z68-V/GEN3 specifications summary Bluetooth Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! MemOK! - Anti Surge - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution - Industry leading Digital 16-Phase* Power Design - ASUS DIGI+ VRM Utility * 12-phase for CPU, 4-phase for front panel support - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at back panel (blue) Intel® Z68 Express Chipset - 12 x USB...
P8Z68-V/GEN3 specifications summary Bluetooth Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! MemOK! - Anti Surge - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution - Industry leading Digital 16-Phase* Power Design - ASUS DIGI+ VRM Utility * 12-phase for CPU, 4-phase for front panel support - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at back panel (blue) Intel® Z68 Express Chipset - 12 x USB...
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...P8Z68-V/GEN3 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O voltage at 0.00625V increment - vCPU_PLL: 160-step CPU & PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking protection - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. vCCIO: Adjustable I /O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support... DVD contents Form factor Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x Optical ...
...P8Z68-V/GEN3 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O voltage at 0.00625V increment - vCPU_PLL: 160-step CPU & PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking protection - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. vCCIO: Adjustable I /O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support... DVD contents Form factor Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x Optical ...
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... 1: Product Introduction Harnesses the combination of current bus systems. Moreover, Intel® Z68 Express Chipset also supports iGPU function, letting users enjoy the latest Intel integrated graphic performance. It's a must be installed on installed CPU type. It uses an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available capacity) as have feature for twice...
... 1: Product Introduction Harnesses the combination of current bus systems. Moreover, Intel® Z68 Express Chipset also supports iGPU function, letting users enjoy the latest Intel integrated graphic performance. It's a must be installed on installed CPU type. It uses an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available capacity) as have feature for twice...
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... bandwidth of your performance with superior flexibility and perfect precision to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for optimized performance in total. The 12+4 digital...by half to enhance system stability through enabling spread spectrum. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 1-3 DIGI+ VRM New ASUS DIGI+ VRM upgrades motherboard power delivery to minimize power loss .... Chapter 1 Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866 / 1600/ 1333 /...
... bandwidth of your performance with superior flexibility and perfect precision to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for optimized performance in total. The 12+4 digital...by half to enhance system stability through enabling spread spectrum. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 1-3 DIGI+ VRM New ASUS DIGI+ VRM upgrades motherboard power delivery to minimize power loss .... Chapter 1 Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866 / 1600/ 1333 /...
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...with the same CAS latency. To operate at the vendor-marked or at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb... are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you do any of memory, we recommend that you want to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Chapter 2 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to ...
...with the same CAS latency. To operate at the vendor-marked or at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb... are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you do any of memory, we recommend that you want to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Chapter 2 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to ...
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... F3-17600CL9D-4GBTDS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - KINGSTON KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2333 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. G.SKILL F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4G ( 2x 2G ) DS ...• • * The above are supported by this motherboard, however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. Chip NO. - Vendors Part No. Vendors G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL KINGMAX KINGMAX Part No. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-7 Chapter 2 P8Z68-V/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2200 ...
... F3-17600CL9D-4GBTDS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - KINGSTON KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2333 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. G.SKILL F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4G ( 2x 2G ) DS ...• • * The above are supported by this motherboard, however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. Chip NO. - Vendors Part No. Vendors G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL KINGMAX KINGMAX Part No. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-7 Chapter 2 P8Z68-V/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2200 ...
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...• 1.65 • • 1.66 • • Chapter 2 P8Z68-V/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 1.5 T3D1288LT-20 9-9-9-24 1.5 T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 1.6 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • ...8226; • • • • * The above QVL is for the DDR3 2000 MHz memory module. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2000 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1866 MHz frequency. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information KINGSTON KHX2133C9D3T1K2/ 4GX(XMP)...
...• 1.65 • • 1.66 • • Chapter 2 P8Z68-V/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 1.5 T3D1288LT-20 9-9-9-24 1.5 T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 1.6 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • ...8226; • • • • * The above QVL is for the DDR3 2000 MHz memory module. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2000 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1866 MHz frequency. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information KINGSTON KHX2133C9D3T1K2/ 4GX(XMP)...
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...10-10 1.65 - 9-9-9 1.65 - 9-9-9 1.65 - 8-8-8-24 - Timing 6-8-6-24 9-9-9-24 - Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1600 MHz frequency. GoodRam GF1008KC-JN - - - - ... - 6-8-6-24 - - 6-8-6-24 - - 8-9-8-24 - - 8-9-8-24 Team T3D1288RT-16 8-8-8-24 DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.5 • • • 1.5 • •...65 • • • 1.65 • • • ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-9 DS - - Timing CORSAIR CORSAIR Crucial Crucial G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL...
...10-10 1.65 - 9-9-9 1.65 - 9-9-9 1.65 - 8-8-8-24 - Timing 6-8-6-24 9-9-9-24 - Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1600 MHz frequency. GoodRam GF1008KC-JN - - - - ... - 6-8-6-24 - - 6-8-6-24 - - 8-9-8-24 - - 8-9-8-24 Team T3D1288RT-16 8-8-8-24 DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.5 • • • 1.5 • •...65 • • • 1.65 • • • ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-9 DS - - Timing CORSAIR CORSAIR Crucial Crucial G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL...
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...pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin PWR_FAN1/2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. 6. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper ...of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN 1 and CHA_FAN 2 connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors...
...pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin PWR_FAN1/2) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. 6. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper ...of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN 1 and CHA_FAN 2 connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors...
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...does not support. Refer to the next page for the system to return to its original setting or restart the system and press F8 to any two of higher speed and bandwidth with multiple VGA output that features desktop extension on two monitors. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-43 Using the CPU/Memory ...ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port • If you set a resolution not supported by your monitor, it will affect the playback quality. To use an HDCP compliant monitor. • You can connect two monitors to enter Safe...
...does not support. Refer to the next page for the system to return to its original setting or restart the system and press F8 to any two of higher speed and bandwidth with multiple VGA output that features desktop extension on two monitors. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-43 Using the CPU/Memory ...ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port • If you set a resolution not supported by your monitor, it will affect the playback quality. To use an HDCP compliant monitor. • You can connect two monitors to enter Safe...
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... of active cores will be set the profiles supported by your memory modules for the system. Use the and keys to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to adjust the value. If you... install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this happens, revert to...
... of active cores will be set the profiles supported by your memory modules for the system. Use the and keys to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to adjust the value. If you... install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this happens, revert to...
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...Cache L2 Cache L3 Cache Processor Cores Intel HT Technology CPU Ratio Range CPU Current Ratio Supported 3517 MHz 206a7 14 256 KB 1024 KB 8192 KB 4 Supported 16-34 34 CPU Ratio Auto Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled Hyper-threading ...Turbo Mode Enabled CPU C1E Auto CPU C3 Report Auto CPU C6 Report Auto Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-15 3.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. CPU Ratio [Auto] ...
...Cache L2 Cache L3 Cache Processor Cores Intel HT Technology CPU Ratio Range CPU Current Ratio Supported 3517 MHz 206a7 14 256 KB 1024 KB 8192 KB 4 Supported 16-34 34 CPU Ratio Auto Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled Hyper-threading ...Turbo Mode Enabled CPU C1E Auto CPU C3 Report Auto CPU C6 Report Auto Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-15 3.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. CPU Ratio [Auto] ...
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...] Allows a hardware platform to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. CPU C6 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. CPU C1E [Auto] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] ...Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. The operating system controls the CPU speed. CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. Turbo Mode [Enabled...
...] Allows a hardware platform to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. CPU C6 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. CPU C1E [Auto] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] ...Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. The operating system controls the CPU speed. CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. Turbo Mode [Enabled...
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...Ignore] / [N/A] Power Fan 1 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, chassis, and power�f�a�n��s�p�e��e�d��in��r�o��ta�t...;�d��to display the following items: CPU Voltage +1.176 V 3.3V Voltage +3.328 V 5V Voltage +5.120 V 12V Voltage +12.192 V Anti Surge Support Enabled Version 2.00.1201. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-25 3.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the...
...Ignore] / [N/A] Power Fan 1 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, chassis, and power�f�a�n��s�p�e��e�d��in��r�o��ta�t...;�d��to display the following items: CPU Voltage +1.176 V 3.3V Voltage +3.328 V 5V Voltage +5.120 V 12V Voltage +12.192 V Anti Surge Support Enabled Version 2.00.1201. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-25 3.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the...
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...186;C. CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. Chassis Fan Max. Anti Surge Support [Enabled]...to adjust the upper limit of the chassis temperature. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-27 Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and...
...186;C. CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. Chassis Fan Max. Anti Surge Support [Enabled]...to adjust the upper limit of the chassis temperature. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-27 Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and...
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Place the support DVD to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. Click the icon to the optical drive. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 4-3 Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you through the installation. Chapter 4 Click to customize the interface settings Click ...to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a ...
Place the support DVD to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. Click the icon to the optical drive. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 4-3 Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you through the installation. Chapter 4 Click to customize the interface settings Click ...to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a ...
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After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI+ VRM by clicking Tool > DIGI+ VRM on the AI...+ VRM Load-line Calibration Higher load-line calibration could get higher iGPU voltage and good performance but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. iGPU Current Capability A higher value brings a wider total iGPU power and overclocking frequency range to enhance... reliability and stability. 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance iGPU performance.. It ...
After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI+ VRM by clicking Tool > DIGI+ VRM on the AI...+ VRM Load-line Calibration Higher load-line calibration could get higher iGPU voltage and good performance but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. iGPU Current Capability A higher value brings a wider total iGPU power and overclocking frequency range to enhance... reliability and stability. 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance iGPU performance.. It ...
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... device with the motherboard through Bluetooth connection for detailed software configuration. 4.3.3 BT GO! on your CPU specification. • Do not remove the thermal module. will automatically search for the supported functions for the selected device. • Click any of the device / function icons to access... disable the selected function. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch BT GO! Refer to select the device as the connected BT device and BT GO! BT GO! ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 4-5 Chapter 4 Using BT GO! Device list Function list Lights when ...
... device with the motherboard through Bluetooth connection for detailed software configuration. 4.3.3 BT GO! on your CPU specification. • Do not remove the thermal module. will automatically search for the supported functions for the selected device. • Click any of the device / function icons to access... disable the selected function. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch BT GO! Refer to select the device as the connected BT device and BT GO! BT GO! ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 4-5 Chapter 4 Using BT GO! Device list Function list Lights when ...