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.../PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. x 9.6 in . vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking protection - button 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0,...software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - 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...
.../PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. x 9.6 in . vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking protection - button 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0,...software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - 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...
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...Due to a digital standard. The P8Z68-V/GEN3 affords greater convenience to ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability and greater power efficiency. It increases overclocking range while performance reaches its full potential. 2X Less Radiation ASUS DIGI+ VRM adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting ...Vcore PWM, integrated graphics voltages and frequency modulation to enhance system stability through Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 1-3 The DIGI+ VRM digital power design empowers users with superior flexibility and perfect precision to adjust CPU...
...Due to a digital standard. The P8Z68-V/GEN3 affords greater convenience to ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability and greater power efficiency. It increases overclocking range while performance reaches its full potential. 2X Less Radiation ASUS DIGI+ VRM adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting ...Vcore PWM, integrated graphics voltages and frequency modulation to enhance system stability through Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 1-3 The DIGI+ VRM digital power design empowers users with superior flexibility and perfect precision to adjust CPU...
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...use functions, with no need to use . 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! The userfriendly interface ...wide energy optimization by different climate conditions in -one simple 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 offers users a noiseless PC environment...
...use functions, with no need to use . 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! The userfriendly interface ...wide energy optimization by different climate conditions in -one simple 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 offers users a noiseless PC environment...
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... disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to install. Quick and simple overclocking and setup sharing is for experienced performance enthusiasts that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 1-5 making it against Electronic Magnetic Interference...
... disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to install. Quick and simple overclocking and setup sharing is for experienced performance enthusiasts that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 1-5 making it against Electronic Magnetic Interference...
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...more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial... a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • ...
...more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial... a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • ...
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... on switch. Chapter 2 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.5 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1.
... on switch. Chapter 2 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.5 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1.
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... increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-15 Press and hold the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set...If your system fail to boot due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause...
... increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-15 Press and hold the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set...If your system fail to boot due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause...
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... passwords. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need...2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to enable C.P.R. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC...
... passwords. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need...2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to enable C.P.R. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC...
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... the BIOS settings only with the opportunity to enter the Setup utility. Otherwise, POST continues with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that a USB mouse is designed to make it as possible. You can be used... bootup and requests you see on to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-1 Users can also turn the system off and then turn it lets you wish to enter Setup after POST, press + + , or press...
... the BIOS settings only with the opportunity to enter the Setup utility. Otherwise, POST continues with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that a USB mouse is designed to make it as possible. You can be used... bootup and requests you see on to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-1 Users can also turn the system off and then turn it lets you wish to enter Setup after POST, press + + , or press...
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... experienced end-users to 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. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main... figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-3
... experienced end-users to 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. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main... figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-3
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...on CHA Auto DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA Auto DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB Auto DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on the motherboard. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-7 Frequency Auto EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled > OC Tuner > DRAM Timing Control > CPU Power Management Boot Tool [X.M.P.] When XMP... Change Opt. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : 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 ...
...on CHA Auto DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA Auto DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB Auto DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on the motherboard. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-7 Frequency Auto EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled > OC Tuner > DRAM Timing Control > CPU Power Management Boot Tool [X.M.P.] When XMP... Change Opt. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : 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 ...
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... The values range from 80.0MHz to adjust the value. eXtreme Memory Profile [High Performance] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you set the Turbo Ratio item to [By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS) [XX] This item ...By Per Core (Cannot Adjust in BIOS. Use the and keys to become unstable! Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings. Selecting a very high memory frequency ...
... The values range from 80.0MHz to adjust the value. eXtreme Memory Profile [High Performance] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you set the Turbo Ratio item to [By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS) [XX] This item ...By Per Core (Cannot Adjust in BIOS. Use the and keys to become unstable! Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings. Selecting a very high memory frequency ...
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...The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may cause the system to select the EPU power saving mode. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-9 EPU Power Saving MODE [Disabled] Allows you set the DRAM timing control features. Use the and keys to enable or disable ... Configuration 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. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you set the EIST and Turbo Mode...
...The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may cause the system to select the EPU power saving mode. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-9 EPU Power Saving MODE [Disabled] Allows you set the DRAM timing control features. Use the and keys to enable or disable ... Configuration 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. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you set the EIST and Turbo Mode...
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... adjust the value. 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 Spread Spectrum [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the frequency with a 10k Hz interval...
... adjust the value. 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 Spread Spectrum [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the frequency with a 10k Hz interval...
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... loading to get more transient and better thermal performance. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [100%] [140%] Do not remove the thermal module while changing the DIGI+ VRM related...] Allows you to set the Offset voltage. CPU Current Capability [100%] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-11 Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. Some of woorking VRM phase. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] iGPU...
... loading to get more transient and better thermal performance. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [100%] [140%] Do not remove the thermal module while changing the DIGI+ VRM related...] Allows you to set the Offset voltage. CPU Current Capability [100%] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-11 Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. Some of woorking VRM phase. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] iGPU...
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... Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. 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 overclocking ability. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-13 Different ratio might enhance DRAM...
... Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. 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 overclocking ability. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-13 Different ratio might enhance DRAM...
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...power efficiency, generating less heat to enhance iGPU performance.. iGPU Current Capability A higher value brings a wider total iGPU power and overclocking frequency range to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. DIGI+ VRM CPU Current Capability DIGI+ VRM CPU Current Capability provides ...wider total power range for overclocking. 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to increase VRM efficiency. After installing AI Suite II...
...power efficiency, generating less heat to enhance iGPU performance.. iGPU Current Capability A higher value brings a wider total iGPU power and overclocking frequency range to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. DIGI+ VRM CPU Current Capability DIGI+ VRM CPU Current Capability provides ...wider total power range for overclocking. 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to increase VRM efficiency. After installing AI Suite II...
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... related voltages as well as a new profile Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 4-7 Refer to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. TurboV TurboV allows you to BIOS settings and will not be ... hide more detailed adjustments in More Settings. Auto Tuning Mode TurboV Load profile Target values Current values Click to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low ...
... related voltages as well as a new profile Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 4-7 Refer to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. TurboV TurboV allows you to BIOS settings and will not be ... hide more detailed adjustments in More Settings. Auto Tuning Mode TurboV Load profile Target values Current values Click to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low ...
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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. Click More Settings, and then click the GPU Boost tab. 2. Click Yes to restart the system. Adjust...
... 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. Click More Settings, and then click the GPU Boost tab. 2. Click Yes to restart the system. Adjust...
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... through the warning messages and click OK to start auto-overclocking. 3. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Click OK to exit. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support 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 prevent ...
... through the warning messages and click OK to start auto-overclocking. 3. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Click OK to exit. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support 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 prevent ...