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...16 2.4.12 VCCIO Voltage [Auto 2-16 2.4.13 PCH Voltage [Auto 2-16 iv Contents 1.10 Connectors 1-27 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-27 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-29 1.11 Onboard switches 1-35 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1-36 1.13 Software support 1-38...system 1-38 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-38 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-11 2.3.2 System Date...
...16 2.4.12 VCCIO Voltage [Auto 2-16 2.4.13 PCH Voltage [Auto 2-16 iv Contents 1.10 Connectors 1-27 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-27 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-29 1.11 Onboard switches 1-35 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1-36 1.13 Software support 1-38...system 1-38 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-38 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-11 2.3.2 System Date...
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... Thermal Solution - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at back panel) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors ASUS EPU - ASUS O.C. Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I /O voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - vDRAM Bus: 255-step Memory voltage control - P8Z68-V LX specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack...
... Thermal Solution - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at back panel) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors ASUS EPU - ASUS O.C. Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I /O voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - vDRAM Bus: 255-step Memory voltage control - P8Z68-V LX specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack...
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P8Z68-V LX specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x RGB port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I /O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update LucidLogix®...
P8Z68-V LX specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x RGB port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I /O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update LucidLogix®...
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..., anisotropic filtering, shading and texture settings. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it to high speed connectivity. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-3 The P8Z68-V LX affords greater convenience to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. ATI Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support ATI's ...theater audio systems via the optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) out connecor at the rear panel. It is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for 2 USB 3.0 ports at the back I /O jacks and notifies...
..., anisotropic filtering, shading and texture settings. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it to high speed connectivity. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-3 The P8Z68-V LX affords greater convenience to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. ATI Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support ATI's ...theater audio systems via the optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) out connecor at the rear panel. It is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for 2 USB 3.0 ports at the back I /O jacks and notifies...
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...panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-29 9. Intel® CPU socket 4. DRAM LED 1-12 12 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB5~12) 1-32 1-17 . 13. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1-4 [blue]) 1-30 17. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) 1-31 ASUS P8Z68-V LX...(64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR 30.5cm(12.0in) LGA1155 USB3_12 MemOK! 6 DRAM_LED LAN1_USB12 1 CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN AUDIO P8Z68-V LX AAFP PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power ASM 1042 PCIEX16_1 RTL 8111E Super I/O PCIEX1_2 TPU PCI1 PCIEX16_2 Intel® Z68 ...
...panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-29 9. Intel® CPU socket 4. DRAM LED 1-12 12 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB5~12) 1-32 1-17 . 13. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1-4 [blue]) 1-30 17. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) 1-31 ASUS P8Z68-V LX...(64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR 30.5cm(12.0in) LGA1155 USB3_12 MemOK! 6 DRAM_LED LAN1_USB12 1 CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN AUDIO P8Z68-V LX AAFP PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power ASM 1042 PCIEX16_1 RTL 8111E Super I/O PCIEX1_2 TPU PCI1 PCIEX16_2 Intel® Z68 ...
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... next page for a PS/2 keyboard/mouse. 2. This port connects a microphone. 10. This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. 6. Line In port (light blue). ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-27 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 56 78 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 1. Rear Speaker Out port (black). Center / Subwoofer port (orange). In 4-channel, 6channel, and...
... next page for a PS/2 keyboard/mouse. 2. This port connects a microphone. 10. This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. 6. Line In port (light blue). ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-27 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 56 78 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 1. Rear Speaker Out port (black). Center / Subwoofer port (orange). In 4-channel, 6channel, and...
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... Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. COM1 PIN 1 P8Z68-V LX P8Z68-V LX Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-29 If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to [HD]. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted front...
... Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. COM1 PIN 1 P8Z68-V LX P8Z68-V LX Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-29 If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to [HD]. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted front...
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...power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker P8Z68-V LX PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector...activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the HDD Activity LED. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the ...
...power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker P8Z68-V LX PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector...activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the HDD Activity LED. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the ...
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Refer to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Realtek LAN Controller Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller (Back) Enabled Disabled Enabled ... 2: BIOS information 2-9 Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF PCI Express x16_2 slot (Black) bandwidth 2,0,1,1 x2... Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS...
Refer to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Realtek LAN Controller Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller (Back) Enabled Disabled Enabled ... 2: BIOS information 2-9 Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF PCI Express x16_2 slot (Black) bandwidth 2,0,1,1 x2... Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS...
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...serial port (COM). IRQ=4] Allows you to select the digital audio output type. IRQ=3] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-21 Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or highdefinition audio depending on the audio standard that the front... panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] Allows...
...serial port (COM). IRQ=4] Allows you to select the digital audio output type. IRQ=3] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-21 Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or highdefinition audio depending on the audio standard that the front... panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] Allows...