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...resolution up to Memory QVL for details. **** W hen you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. Please refer to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Supports RGB with max. We recommend a maximum of 4GB capacity or... Mode: display should connect to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Intel® Z68 Express Chipset: - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors - 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors - Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. P8Z68-V LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-...
...resolution up to Memory QVL for details. **** W hen you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. Please refer to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Supports RGB with max. We recommend a maximum of 4GB capacity or... Mode: display should connect to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Intel® Z68 Express Chipset: - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors - 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors - Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. P8Z68-V LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-...
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... combines SSD performance with diverse needs, LucidLogix® Virtu GPU virtualization provides great flexibility and efficiency. * LucidLogix® VirtuTM supports Windows 7 operating system. ** Intel® Quick Sync Video feature is designed for frequently accessed data. It also provides two SATA ... behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at double the bandwidth of Green ASUS ecofriendly computing. * Intel® Smart Response Technology supports Windows® 7/ Vista OS. ** In��t�e��l® Smart Response Technology...
... combines SSD performance with diverse needs, LucidLogix® Virtu GPU virtualization provides great flexibility and efficiency. * LucidLogix® VirtuTM supports Windows 7 operating system. ** Intel® Quick Sync Video feature is designed for frequently accessed data. It also provides two SATA ... behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at double the bandwidth of Green ASUS ecofriendly computing. * Intel® Smart Response Technology supports Windows® 7/ Vista OS. ** In��t�e��l® Smart Response Technology...
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...click Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Driver software. 3. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. Refer to SATA Configuration in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1.3.3 Intel® Smart Response Technology & LucidLogix® VirtuTM Solution Intel...clear the RTC data. Simply shut down by reducing unnecessary hard drive spin. • Intel® Smart Response Technology supports Windows® 7/ Vista operating systems. • Intel® Smart Response Technology is in Chapter 2 for frequently accessed operations, speeding ...
...click Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Driver software. 3. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. Refer to SATA Configuration in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1.3.3 Intel® Smart Response Technology & LucidLogix® VirtuTM Solution Intel...clear the RTC data. Simply shut down by reducing unnecessary hard drive spin. • Intel® Smart Response Technology supports Windows® 7/ Vista operating systems. • Intel® Smart Response Technology is in Chapter 2 for frequently accessed operations, speeding ...
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...® Virtu™: 1. For users with diverse needs, LucidLogix® Virtu™ GPU virtualization provides great flexibility and efficiency. • LucidLogix® Virtu™ supports Windows® 7 operating systems. • Intel® Quick Sync Video feature is ����r�e��c��o���m��...
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...- - 1.5V-1.7V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-19 To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For effective use a more memory on its Serial Presence..., we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking...
...- - 1.5V-1.7V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-19 To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For effective use a more memory on its Serial Presence..., we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking...
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...that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your motherboard. The dual display function works only under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be converted to output RGB Signal to ...USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can 't be used under Windows. • This motherboard also supports two add-on graphic cards and two onboard VGA outputs at the same time. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
...that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your motherboard. The dual display function works only under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be converted to output RGB Signal to ...USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can 't be used under Windows. • This motherboard also supports two add-on graphic cards and two onboard VGA outputs at the same time. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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...-4 [blue]) These connectors connect to SATA Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8Z68-V LX SPDIF_OUT P8Z68-V LX Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is [AHCI Mode]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the...P8Z68-V LX SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. 3. The Serial ATA RAID feature is for details. • You must install Windows...
...-4 [blue]) These connectors connect to SATA Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8Z68-V LX SPDIF_OUT P8Z68-V LX Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is [AHCI Mode]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the...P8Z68-V LX SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. 3. The Serial ATA RAID feature is for details. • You must install Windows...
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...ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to section SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using NCQ, set to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section SATA Configuration for ...RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8Z68-V LX SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using these connectors, set using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. Refer to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. 5. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-31 If you can...
...ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to section SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using NCQ, set to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section SATA Configuration for ...RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8Z68-V LX SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using these connectors, set using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. Refer to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. 5. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-31 If you can...
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...function. • The MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. function. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-35 switch lights continuously. P8Z68-V LX P8Z68-V LX MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot... are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord...
...function. • The MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. function. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-35 switch lights continuously. P8Z68-V LX P8Z68-V LX MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot... are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord...
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...the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to install If Autorun is for updates. 1.13 Software support 1.13.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). The contents of the Support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the...Chapter 1: Product introduction Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Click an item on the top bar to your computer. The following screen is NOT enabled in your OS ...
...the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to install If Autorun is for updates. 1.13 Software support 1.13.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). The contents of the Support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the...Chapter 1: Product introduction Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Click an item on the top bar to your computer. The following screen is NOT enabled in your OS ...
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... before you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. From the list, select either through...to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to download then click Next...
... before you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to complete the installation. From the list, select either through...to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to download then click Next...
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Always update the utility to the USB port. 2. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z68-V LX File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0201 Folder Info 06/17/11 10:23p .../Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8Z68-V LX The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using an OS‑based utility. ...
Always update the utility to the USB port. 2. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z68-V LX File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0201 Folder Info 06/17/11 10:23p .../Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8Z68-V LX The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using an OS‑based utility. ...
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... Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Advanced Mode General...
... Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Advanced Mode General...
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Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. To display the submenu, select the item and press or double-click the item. Configuration fields These fields ... change the value of options. 2-10 ASUS P8Z68-V LX Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a list of the field opposite the item. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press...
Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. To display the submenu, select the item and press or double-click the item. Configuration fields These fields ... change the value of options. 2-10 ASUS P8Z68-V LX Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a list of the field opposite the item. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press...
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... to [IDE Mode]. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [Enhanced] Set to [Enhanced] to support more than four SATA devices. [Compatible] Set to [Compatible] when using Windows 98/NT/2000/MS-DOS. Up to [Enabled]. 2-20 ASUS P8Z68-V LX S.M.A.R.T.
... to [IDE Mode]. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [Enhanced] Set to [Enhanced] to support more than four SATA devices. [Compatible] Set to [Compatible] when using Windows 98/NT/2000/MS-DOS. Up to [Enabled]. 2-20 ASUS P8Z68-V LX S.M.A.R.T.
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2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, press after POST. 2.7.7 Boot Override These items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the...
2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, press after POST. 2.7.7 Boot Override These items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the...
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...selected are finished making your selections, choose this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and exit�. When you select this option or if you are saved. ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to load the default values for the BIOS items, ...and save changes and exit. Save Changes & Reset Once you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this option or if you to exit...
...selected are finished making your selections, choose this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and exit�. When you select this option or if you are saved. ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you to load the default values for the BIOS items, ...and save changes and exit. Save Changes & Reset Once you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this option or if you to exit...