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... and cost of reproduction and shipment, which is defaced or missing. Copies of these licenses are used only for free by ASUS; ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR... except documentation kept by sending a request to infringe. No part of this email address). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Products and corporate names appearing in any form...
... and cost of reproduction and shipment, which is defaced or missing. Copies of these licenses are used only for free by ASUS; ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR... except documentation kept by sending a request to infringe. No part of this email address). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Products and corporate names appearing in any form...
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...31 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-32 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 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite... 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 Flash 2 Utility 3-29 3.8.2.
...31 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-32 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 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite... 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 Flash 2 Utility 3-29 3.8.2.
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... may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. vii Do not place the product in your area. If possible, disconnect all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the...
... may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. vii Do not place the product in your area. If possible, disconnect all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the...
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...65533;t�, PCIe x1_2 slot, USB3_34 and eSATA. Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI-D, and RGB ports Supports HDMI with max. P8Z68-V/GEN3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 ...65533;e�l® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) The PCIe x16_3 default setting is subject to www.asus.com or this user manual for data hard drives only. resolution 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Supports RGB with max. Intel® Z68 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM,...
...65533;t�, PCIe x1_2 slot, USB3_34 and eSATA. Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI-D, and RGB ports Supports HDMI with max. P8Z68-V/GEN3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 ...65533;e�l® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) The PCIe x16_3 default setting is subject to www.asus.com or this user manual for data hard drives only. resolution 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Supports RGB with max. Intel® Z68 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM,...
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... motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit User Manual Support DVD User guide • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are 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...
... motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit User Manual Support DVD User guide • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are 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...
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... its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of accessing information from a memory module. Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered...
... its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of accessing information from a memory module. Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered...
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... turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-15 Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch to begin automatic memory...to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. If the ...
... turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-15 Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch to begin automatic memory...to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. If the ...
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...Chapter 2 • These connectors are using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install ...you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z68 chipset. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-21 Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. ...
...Chapter 2 • These connectors are using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install ...you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z68 chipset. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-21 Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. ...
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If you intend to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard ...
If you intend to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard ...
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... motherboard if you scroll through the various submenus and select from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in this user manual refers to run this program. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that a USB mouse is connected to your screen. • Ensure that goes beyond... system. The BIOS setup program can also turn the system off and then turn it lets you want to use as their operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-1
... motherboard if you scroll through the various submenus and select from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in this user manual refers to run this program. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that a USB mouse is connected to your screen. • Ensure that goes beyond... system. The BIOS setup program can also turn the system off and then turn it lets you want to use as their operating system. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-1
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... the default setting. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings. Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup If you to manually adjust the Trubo CPU ratio. [Auto] All Turbo ratio are set by your memory module. By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS) [...set the Turbo Ratio item to [By ALL Cores (Can 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. BCLK/PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you to select the X.M.P. Use the and keys...
... the default setting. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings. Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup If you to manually adjust the Trubo CPU ratio. [Auto] All Turbo ratio are set by your memory module. By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS) [...set the Turbo Ratio item to [By ALL Cores (Can 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. BCLK/PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you to select the X.M.P. Use the and keys...
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... values in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production. If this menu may result in this happens, revert to become unstable! ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-9 Frequency [XXXX] Use the and keys to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the EIST item to...
... values in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production. If this menu may result in this happens, revert to become unstable! ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-9 Frequency [XXXX] Use the and keys to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the EIST item to...
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...actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specifiation. Setting a higher frequency gets faster transient response. [Auto] [Manual] Allows you to set the VRM Frequency item to [Manual] and allows you to enable or disable the Spread Spectrum item. VRM Fixed Frequency Mode [XXX] This item appears...The values range from the following percentages to enhance system stability. This item allows you to adjust the voltage range from 300k Hz to manually set the Frequency item to [Auto] and allows you set the frequency with a 10k Hz interval. VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled] This ...
...actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specifiation. Setting a higher frequency gets faster transient response. [Auto] [Manual] Allows you to set the VRM Frequency item to [Manual] and allows you to enable or disable the Spread Spectrum item. VRM Fixed Frequency Mode [XXX] This item appears...The values range from the following percentages to enhance system stability. This item allows you to adjust the voltage range from 300k Hz to manually set the Frequency item to [Auto] and allows you set the frequency with a 10k Hz interval. VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled] This ...
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... options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] iGPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you to set the Offset voltage. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-11 CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the iGPU Current Capability. CPU Current Capability... press the key. Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Manual Adjustment]. Proceeds the full phase mode. Manual Adjustment [Medium] This item appears only when you set the Phase Control item to [Offset Mode]. [+] To ...
... options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] iGPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you to set the Offset voltage. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-11 CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the iGPU Current Capability. CPU Current Capability... press the key. Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Manual Adjustment]. Proceeds the full phase mode. Manual Adjustment [Medium] This item appears only when you set the Phase Control item to [Offset Mode]. [+] To ...
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...you to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may make the system unstable. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the Platform Controller Hub volage. We recommend you to set the... 0.005V to 2.20V with a 0.005V interval. The values range from 0.80V to 1.70V with a 0.01V interval. • 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...
...you to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may make the system unstable. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the Platform Controller Hub volage. We recommend you to set the... 0.005V to 2.20V with a 0.005V interval. The values range from 0.80V to 1.70V with a 0.01V interval. • 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...
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Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Black CPU Manual Voltage 0.8V-1.22V CPU Offset Voltage 0.005V-0.060V iGPU Offset Voltage DRAM Voltage VCCIO Voltage CPU PLL Voltage PCH Voltage 0.005V-0.035V 1.20000V- 1.57500V 0.80000V... overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. 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 [Enabled] for EMI control.
Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Black CPU Manual Voltage 0.8V-1.22V CPU Offset Voltage 0.005V-0.060V iGPU Offset Voltage DRAM Voltage VCCIO Voltage CPU PLL Voltage PCH Voltage 0.005V-0.035V 1.20000V- 1.57500V 0.80000V... overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. 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 [Enabled] for EMI control.
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...[Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to set the chassis fan warning speed. The values range from 20% to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. CPU Fan ...65533;a�l�u�e�s��ra�n��g�e��fr�o�m��0��%� to [Manual]. CPU Lower Temperature [20] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item...
...[Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to set the chassis fan warning speed. The values range from 20% to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. CPU Fan ...65533;a�l�u�e�s��ra�n��g�e��fr�o�m��0��%� to [Manual]. CPU Lower Temperature [20] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item...
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...duty cycle. Select Ignore if you do not want to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-27 Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the chassis fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan... [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The values range from 20% to 100%. The values range from 0% to 100%. Chassis Fan ...
...duty cycle. Select Ignore if you do not want to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-27 Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the chassis fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan... [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The values range from 20% to 100%. The values range from 0% to 100%. Chassis Fan ...
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...utility is no problem using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash ... main menu bar. Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup However, BIOS updating is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to : • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the...
...utility is no problem using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash ... main menu bar. Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup However, BIOS updating is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to : • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the...