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... stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to test one set of ... that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. A messgae will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to boot and load BIOS default settings. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-15
... stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to test one set of ... that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. A messgae will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to boot and load BIOS default settings. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-15
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This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is found , the LED next to locate the root problem within a second. Chapter 2 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information If an error is solved. 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs 1. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs of CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD indicate key components status during POST (Power-on Self Test).
This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is found , the LED next to locate the root problem within a second. Chapter 2 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information If an error is solved. 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs 1. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs of CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD indicate key components status during POST (Power-on Self Test).
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..., make sure to use an HDCP compliant monitor. • You can connect two monitors to the Intel® driver issue, some resolution options that during POST or BIOS setup, only DVI-D output is a configuration example for VGA output. • This motherboard comes with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will... that your monitor does not support. Refer to enter Safe Mode. You can only play Blu-Ray Disc under Windows® Vista™ / 7™ OS. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-43
..., make sure to use an HDCP compliant monitor. • You can connect two monitors to the Intel® driver issue, some resolution options that during POST or BIOS setup, only DVI-D output is a configuration example for VGA output. • This motherboard comes with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will... that your monitor does not support. Refer to enter Safe Mode. You can only play Blu-Ray Disc under Windows® Vista™ / 7™ OS. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-43
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... codes table below) or additional messages appear on sleep mode or soft-off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. At power on self tests or POST. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Be...
... codes table below) or additional messages appear on sleep mode or soft-off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. At power on self tests or POST. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Be...
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...you not change the default BIOS settings except in this user manual refers to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-1 When you start up the computer, the system provides you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the... default settings 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 are for ...
...you not change the default BIOS settings except in this user manual refers to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-1 When you start up the computer, the system provides you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the... default settings 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 are for ...
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...-ATA Controller 1 [Enhanced] [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [Enhanced] Set to [Enhanced] to report warning messages during the POST. S.M.A.R.T. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to support 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices....2000/MS-DOS. Set to [IDE Mode] [Disabled] [Enhanced] [Compatible] Disables the SATA function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-19 Set to [Enhanced] to support two SATA 6.0 Gb/s and two SATA 3.0 Gb/s devices. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis...
...-ATA Controller 1 [Enhanced] [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [Enhanced] Set to [Enhanced] to report warning messages during the POST. S.M.A.R.T. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to support 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices....2000/MS-DOS. Set to [IDE Mode] [Disabled] [Enhanced] [Compatible] Disables the SATA function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-19 Set to [Enhanced] to support two SATA 6.0 Gb/s and two SATA 3.0 Gb/s devices. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis...
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...SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Bluetooth Controller Enabled PCI Express X16_3 slot (black) bandwidth Auto JMB Storage Controller Enabled JMB Storage OPROM Enabled Display OptionRom in POST Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled Intel LAN Controller Enabled Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Azalia HD Audio →...F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. Scroll down to legacy AC'97 Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-21 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration EFI BIOS Utility -
...SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Bluetooth Controller Enabled PCI Express X16_3 slot (black) bandwidth Auto JMB Storage Controller Enabled JMB Storage OPROM Enabled Display OptionRom in POST Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled Intel LAN Controller Enabled Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Azalia HD Audio →...F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. Scroll down to legacy AC'97 Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-21 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration EFI BIOS Utility -
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...that you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the JMB storage controller during POST. JMB Storage OPROM [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the JMB Storage OPROM item to [Enabled] and allows you to ... of the Intel LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Display OptionRom in POST [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you want to enable or disable the OptionRom of the...
...that you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the JMB storage controller during POST. JMB Storage OPROM [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the JMB Storage OPROM item to [Enabled] and allows you to ... of the Intel LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Display OptionRom in POST [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you want to enable or disable the OptionRom of the...
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Select an item then press to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS O.C. For more details, refer to display the submenu. Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device...select between [Yes] or [No], then press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-29 Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. EFI BIOS Utility - Profile > ASUS SPD Information Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you press , a confirmation message...
Select an item then press to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS O.C. For more details, refer to display the submenu. Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device...select between [Yes] or [No], then press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-29 Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. EFI BIOS Utility - Profile > ASUS SPD Information Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you press , a confirmation message...
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... Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-33 If you want to complete the update process. Click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to avoid network traffic. You can... decide whether to continue. 5. Click Yes if you to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs before the two items on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST)....
... Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-33 If you want to complete the update process. Click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to avoid network traffic. You can... decide whether to continue. 5. Click Yes if you to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs before the two items on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST)....
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...BIOS Setup. Due to chipset limitation, when set (s) using SATA HDDs. Acceleration Options 6. Delete RAID Volume 3. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Physical Devices: Port Device Model 0 ST3160812AS 1 ST3160812AS 2 ST3160812AS 3 ST3160812AS [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Serial # 9LS0HJA4 9LS0F4HL 3LS0JYL8 ...Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Connect a SATA power cable to [RAID Mode]. 4. During POST, press + to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM ...
...BIOS Setup. Due to chipset limitation, when set (s) using SATA HDDs. Acceleration Options 6. Delete RAID Volume 3. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Physical Devices: Port Device Model 0 ST3160812AS 1 ST3160812AS 2 ST3160812AS 3 ST3160812AS [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Serial # 9LS0HJA4 9LS0F4HL 3LS0JYL8 ...Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Connect a SATA power cable to [RAID Mode]. 4. During POST, press + to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM ...
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...; Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive due to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Press during POST to Windows® XP limitation. When the Make Disk menu appears, press to avoid a computer virus infection. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to create a RAID...
...; Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive due to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Press during POST to Windows® XP limitation. When the Make Disk menu appears, press to avoid a computer virus infection. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to create a RAID...