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vPCH: 90-step chipset voltage control - P8Z68-V/GEN3 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports...to change without notice. xii vCPU_PLL: 160-step CPU & PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - vCCIO: Adjustable I/O voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking protection - x 9.6 in . vDRAM Bus: 160-step memory voltage control - button 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch 64 Mb Flash ROM,...
vPCH: 90-step chipset voltage control - P8Z68-V/GEN3 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports...to change without notice. xii vCPU_PLL: 160-step CPU & PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - vCCIO: Adjustable I/O voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking protection - x 9.6 in . vDRAM Bus: 160-step memory voltage control - button 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch 64 Mb Flash ROM,...
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...EM interference by half to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of two onboard chips-EPU (Energy Processing Unit) and TPU (TurboV Processing Unit). ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 1-3 Chapter 1 Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory... power delivery to enhance system stability through Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. It increases overclocking range while performance reaches its full potential. 2X Less Radiation ASUS DIGI+ VRM adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation by half to a digital standard. ...
...EM interference by half to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of two onboard chips-EPU (Energy Processing Unit) and TPU (TurboV Processing Unit). ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 1-3 Chapter 1 Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory... power delivery to enhance system stability through Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. It increases overclocking range while performance reaches its full potential. 2X Less Radiation ASUS DIGI+ VRM adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation by half to a digital standard. ...
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... and Personal Manager. It allows users to Bluetooth devices with no additional adapter. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with mobile devices via Bluetooth. It easily delivers stable ... failsafe settings and dramatically improves your PC's loading. BT GO! (Bluetooth) Onboard Bluetooth wireless design enables smart connectivity to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, and even interact with the elegant appearance! All are accessible through...
... and Personal Manager. It allows users to Bluetooth devices with no additional adapter. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with mobile devices via Bluetooth. It easily delivers stable ... failsafe settings and dramatically improves your PC's loading. BT GO! (Bluetooth) Onboard Bluetooth wireless design enables smart connectivity to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, and even interact with the elegant appearance! All are accessible through...
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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-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Supports hard drives over 2.2TB ASUS...and simplify the DIY process! With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your DIY experience. Quick and simple overclocking and setup sharing is for experienced performance enthusiasts that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front ...
...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-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Supports hard drives over 2.2TB ASUS...and simplify the DIY process! With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your DIY experience. Quick and simple overclocking and setup sharing is for experienced performance enthusiasts that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front ...
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The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is then mapped for manual memory frequency adjustment. ... DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for single-channel operation. • Due to CPU...
The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is then mapped for manual memory frequency adjustment. ... DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for single-channel operation. • Due to CPU...
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The switch also lights up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to power up or wake up the system. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on ...
The switch also lights up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to power up or wake up the system. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on ...
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... Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. function. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-15 Chapter 2 • Refer to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for successful boot...www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! switch lights continuously. If the installed DIMMs still fail to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, ...
... Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. function. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-15 Chapter 2 • Refer to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for successful boot...www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! switch lights continuously. If the installed DIMMs still fail to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, ...
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... turn ON the computer. 4. Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due... failure due to enable C.P.R. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC...
... turn ON the computer. 4. Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due... failure due to enable C.P.R. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC...
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Users can also turn the system off and then turn it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are for system startup in this program. In normal circumstances, the ... using a keyboard or a USB mouse. We strongly recommend that you want to use as their operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-1 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to boot. Otherwise, POST continues with ...
Users can also turn the system off and then turn it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are for system startup in this program. In normal circumstances, the ... using a keyboard or a USB mouse. We strongly recommend that you want to use as their operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-1 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to boot. Otherwise, POST continues with ...
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... Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-3 Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai ... the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor 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. The...
... Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-3 Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai ... the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor 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. The...
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... : 4429MHz Target DRAM Speed : 1097MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto BCLK/PCIE Frequency 103.0 Turbo Ratio Auto By All Cores (Can Adjust in OS) 43 Internal PLL Overvoltage Auto Memory Frequency Auto iGPU Max. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-7 The configuration options for this section vary... depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker...
... : 4429MHz Target DRAM Speed : 1097MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto BCLK/PCIE Frequency 103.0 Turbo Ratio Auto By All Cores (Can Adjust in OS) 43 Internal PLL Overvoltage Auto Memory Frequency Auto iGPU Max. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-7 The configuration options for this section vary... depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker...
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.... Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup eXtreme Memory Profile [High Performance] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to enhance the system performance. Configuration options: [Auto...] [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings. Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options...
.... Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup eXtreme Memory Profile [High Performance] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to enhance the system performance. Configuration options: [Auto...] [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings. Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options...
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... you set the EPU Power Saving MODE item to the default settings. The following five items appear only when you to become unstable! ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-9 The valid value ranges vary according to 3000MHz with a 50MHz interval. Chapter 3 CPU Power Management The sub-items in specific condition... options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance. Changing the values in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat...
... you set the EPU Power Saving MODE item to the default settings. The following five items appear only when you to become unstable! ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-9 The valid value ranges vary according to 3000MHz with a 50MHz interval. Chapter 3 CPU Power Management The sub-items in specific condition... options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance. Changing the values in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat...
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... enhance system stability. Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instaneous current allowed at 0.125A increment. Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. VRM Fixed Frequency Mode [XXX] This item appears only when you set a fixed VRM frequency. Use the...
... enhance system stability. Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instaneous current allowed at 0.125A increment. Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. VRM Fixed Frequency Mode [XXX] This item appears only when you set a fixed VRM frequency. Use the...
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.... Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] iGPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you set the Offset voltage. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-11 Allows manual adjustment. CPU Current Capability [100%] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Phase Control [Extreme] Phase number is the number of the following...
.... Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] iGPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you set the Offset voltage. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-11 Allows manual adjustment. CPU Current Capability [100%] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Phase Control [Extreme] Phase number is the number of the following...
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... you to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-13 The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval.... 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 control. Black CPU Manual Voltage ...
... you to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-13 The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval.... 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 control. Black CPU Manual Voltage ...
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4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance iGPU performance.. iGPU Current Capability A higher value brings a wider total iGPU power and overclocking frequency range to enhance reliability and stability. DIGI+ VRM Duty Control DIGI+ VRM ...system loading to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. iGPU Load-line Calibration Higher value could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support It also provides the highest power efficiency...
4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance iGPU performance.. iGPU Current Capability A higher value brings a wider total iGPU power and overclocking frequency range to enhance reliability and stability. DIGI+ VRM Duty Control DIGI+ VRM ...system loading to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. iGPU Load-line Calibration Higher value could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support It also provides the highest power efficiency...
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...detailed adjustments in real-time without exiting and rebooting the OS. 4.3.4 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM Bus voltage in ...WIndows® environment and takes effect in More Settings. Use the Save Profile function to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Refer to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3...
...detailed adjustments in real-time without exiting and rebooting the OS. 4.3.4 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM Bus voltage in ...WIndows® environment and takes effect in More Settings. Use the Save Profile function to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Refer to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3...
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... Chapter 4 Click Yes to restore all start -up settings Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes without applying Applies all changes immediately GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated iGPU for the best graphics performance. 1. Advanced mode Target values Current values Click to make the change take effect.
... Chapter 4 Click Yes to restore all start -up settings Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes without applying Applies all changes immediately GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated iGPU for the best graphics performance. 1. Advanced mode Target values Current values Click to make the change take effect.
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...ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • To prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard, a better thermal environment is strongly recommended. • Fast Tuning: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking... appears indicating auto tuning success. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Click OK to start auto-overclocking. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click...
...ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • To prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard, a better thermal environment is strongly recommended. • Fast Tuning: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking... appears indicating auto tuning success. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Click OK to start auto-overclocking. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click...