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...form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking protection - xii vPCH: 90-step chipset voltage control - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x Bluetooth module 1 x eSATA port 1 ... (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! vCPU_PLL: 160-step CPU & PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - 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 factor Precision Tweaker 2 - ...
...form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking protection - xii vPCH: 90-step chipset voltage control - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x Bluetooth module 1 x eSATA port 1 ... (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! vCPU_PLL: 160-step CPU & PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - 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 factor Precision Tweaker 2 - ...
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... architecture enlarges the bandwidth of two onboard chips-EPU (Energy Processing Unit) and TPU (TurboV Processing Unit). The P8Z68-V/GEN3 affords greater convenience to high speed connectivity. 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with superior flexibility and perfect precision to adjust... EM interference by half to enhance system stability through enabled spread spectrum. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 1-3 It increases overclocking range while performance reaches its full potential. 2X Less Radiation ASUS DIGI+ VRM adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation by half to enhance system...
... architecture enlarges the bandwidth of two onboard chips-EPU (Energy Processing Unit) and TPU (TurboV Processing Unit). The P8Z68-V/GEN3 affords greater convenience to high speed connectivity. 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with superior flexibility and perfect precision to adjust... EM interference by half to enhance system stability through enabled spread spectrum. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 1-3 It increases overclocking range while performance reaches its full potential. 2X Less Radiation ASUS DIGI+ VRM adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation by half to enhance system...
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... power consumption. 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 7 special functions that offers users a noiseless PC environment. ASUS BT GO! All are accessible through high efficient heat-exchange. It easily delivers stable systemlevel...
... power consumption. 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 7 special functions that offers users a noiseless PC environment. ASUS BT GO! All are accessible through high efficient heat-exchange. It easily delivers stable systemlevel...
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...to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 1-5 ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. making it against static ...wrong cable connections. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to install. 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-only BIOS controls to the motherboard. Quick and simple overclocking and setup sharing ...
...to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 1-5 ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. making it against static ...wrong cable connections. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to install. 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-only BIOS controls to the motherboard. Quick and simple overclocking and setup sharing ...
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... more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. Chapter 2 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information For effective use of... that you do any of accessing information from a memory module. 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 dependent...
... more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. Chapter 2 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information For effective use of... that you do any of accessing information from a memory module. 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 dependent...
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... system. Power-on switch The motherboard comes with a power-on switch that you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to fine-tune performance when working on switch. The switch also lights up the system. Chapter 2 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware...
... system. Power-on switch The motherboard comes with a power-on switch that you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to fine-tune performance when working on switch. The switch also lights up the system. Chapter 2 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware...
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... system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK... off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch lights continuously. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-15 MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings.
... system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK... off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch lights continuously. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-15 MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings.
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... power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 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 pins 2-3. Turn OFF the ...enter data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. You must turn ON the computer. 4. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never...
... power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 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 pins 2-3. Turn OFF the ...enter data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. You must turn ON the computer. 4. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never...
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... If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-1 We strongly recommend that you not change modes from the Exit menu or from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse... chassis to restart the system. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for reference purposes only, and may result to instability or...
... If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-1 We strongly recommend that you not change modes from the Exit menu or from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse... chassis to restart the system. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for reference purposes only, and may result to instability or...
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...changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-3 The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for the detailed configurations. Back button Menu items...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. ...
...changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-3 The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for the detailed configurations. Back button Menu items...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. ...
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...Select +/-: Change Opt. 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 menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the ... 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. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-7 EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) ...
...Select +/-: Change Opt. 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 menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the ... 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. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-7 EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) ...
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... cores will be set to one single Turbo ratio in OS. [By Per Core (Cannot Adjust in OS)] All numbers of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the...to select the X.M.P. If this item to set the Internal PLL Overvoltage. BCLK/PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Use the and keys to become unstable! Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you install memory...
... cores will be set to one single Turbo ratio in OS. [By Per Core (Cannot Adjust in OS)] All numbers of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the...to select the X.M.P. If this item to set the Internal PLL Overvoltage. BCLK/PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Use the and keys to become unstable! Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you install memory...
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...keys to adjust the value. The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may cause the system to become unstable! ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-9 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting [Auto] This item appears only when you set the EPU Power Saving MODE item ... 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. If this menu allow you to run faster than marked frequency...
...keys to adjust the value. The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may cause the system to become unstable! ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-9 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting [Auto] This item appears only when you set the EPU Power Saving MODE item ... 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. If this menu allow you to run faster than marked frequency...
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... Turbo Voltage [Auto] Use the and keys to enable or disable the Spread Spectrum item. Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. Setting a higher frequency gets faster transient response. [Auto] [Manual] Allows you to set the VRM Frequency item...
... Turbo Voltage [Auto] Use the and keys to enable or disable the Spread Spectrum item. Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. Setting a higher frequency gets faster transient response. [Auto] [Manual] Allows you to set the VRM Frequency item...
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...you to adjust the value. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-11 Allows manual adjustment. CPU Current Capability [100%] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. You can also use the and keys to set the iGPU Load-line ... thermal module while changing the DIGI+ VRM related parrameters . A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to get more transient and...
...you to adjust the value. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-11 Allows manual adjustment. CPU Current Capability [100%] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. You can also use the and keys to set the iGPU Load-line ... thermal module while changing the DIGI+ VRM related parrameters . A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to get more transient and...
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The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-13 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. The values range from 0.395x to [... on CHA/B [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Different ratio might enhance DRAM...
The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-13 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. The values range from 0.395x to [... on CHA/B [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Different ratio might enhance DRAM...
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... iGPU performance.. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. Reduce phase number under heavy system loading to get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support A higher value setting gets higher VRM... stability. iGPU Current Capability A higher value brings a wider total iGPU power and overclocking frequency range to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to increase VRM efficiency...
... iGPU performance.. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. Reduce phase number under heavy system loading to get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support A higher value setting gets higher VRM... stability. iGPU Current Capability A higher value brings a wider total iGPU power and overclocking frequency range to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to increase VRM efficiency...
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...before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Refer to the software manual in real-time without applying Applies all changes immediately For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more detailed adjustments in TurboV will not be saved to BIOS ...CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 4-7 For system stability, all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. Refer to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. Auto Tuning Mode TurboV Load profile...
...before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Refer to the software manual in real-time without applying Applies all changes immediately For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more detailed adjustments in TurboV will not be saved to BIOS ...CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 4-7 For system stability, all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. Refer to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. Auto Tuning Mode TurboV Load profile...
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... Current values Click 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. Adjust the iGPU Max Frequency and iGPU Voltage, then you will be requested to adjust the advanced...
... Current values Click 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. Adjust the iGPU Max Frequency and iGPU Voltage, then you will be requested to adjust the advanced...
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... auto tuning success. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme. 2. Click OK to start auto-overclocking. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Read through the warning messages and click OK to ...exit. Auto Tuning 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 ...
... auto tuning success. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme. 2. Click OK to start auto-overclocking. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Read through the warning messages and click OK to ...exit. Auto Tuning 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 ...