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... 1-35 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1-36 1.13 Software support 1-38 1.13.1 Installing an operating 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 [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-11 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx...
... 1-35 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1-36 1.13 Software support 1-38 1.13.1 Installing an operating 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 [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-11 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx...
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... Return key. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to complete a task. These documents are also provided.... Example: ++ viii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. Where to...
... Return key. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to complete a task. These documents are also provided.... Example: ++ viii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. Where to...
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... 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen Function WfM 2.0, DMI...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...
... 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen Function WfM 2.0, DMI...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...
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... by different climate conditions in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to use software package. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-5 Ai Charger+ ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that offers users a noiseless PC environment. Fanless Design...
... by different climate conditions in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to use software package. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-5 Ai Charger+ ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that offers users a noiseless PC environment. Fanless Design...
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c. A single SSD can still be assigned to accelerate your storage system. Updating IRST 10.5 driver - Updating BIOS • If you want to restore the OS, go to BIOS Option ROM utility and select Acceleration Options to disable the acceleration function of Intel® Smart Response Technology ... caching. Select Disable Acceleration to disable this function and select Change Mode to switch acceleration mode to enable Intel® Smart Response Technology. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-7 a. Select the SSD you want to use to one HDD as a set to Enhanced/ Maximus. • Only Intel®...
c. A single SSD can still be assigned to accelerate your storage system. Updating IRST 10.5 driver - Updating BIOS • If you want to restore the OS, go to BIOS Option ROM utility and select Acceleration Options to disable the acceleration function of Intel® Smart Response Technology ... caching. Select Disable Acceleration to disable this function and select Change Mode to switch acceleration mode to enable Intel® Smart Response Technology. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-7 a. Select the SSD you want to use to one HDD as a set to Enhanced/ Maximus. • Only Intel®...
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..., the system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-35 P8Z68-V LX P8Z68-V LX MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to memory tuning requirement, the... the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you download and update to section...
..., the system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-35 P8Z68-V LX P8Z68-V LX MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to memory tuning requirement, the... the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you download and update to section...
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...ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update main screen appears. b. The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS...then click Next. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you ...
...ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update main screen appears. b. The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS...then click Next. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet, then click Next. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you ...
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... utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Always update the utility to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z68-V LX File Path: fs0:\ Drive... Info MODEL: P8Z68-V LX Help Info VER: 0201 DATE: 05/26/11 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8Z68-V LX Before you to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program.
... utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Always update the utility to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z68-V LX File Path: fs0:\ Drive... Info MODEL: P8Z68-V LX Help Info VER: 0201 DATE: 05/26/11 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8Z68-V LX Before you to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program.
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... press . 5. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P8Z68VLX.ROM. • The...
... press . 5. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P8Z68VLX.ROM. • The...
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... ENTER to select boot device ESC to Drive D (USB flash drive). C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8Z68-V LX At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in DOS environment. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in...
... ENTER to select boot device ESC to Drive D (USB flash drive). C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8Z68-V LX At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in DOS environment. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in...
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...free space to continue. When BIOS backup is done, press any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8Z68-V LX VER: 0211 DATE: 06/16/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown... DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any key to return to the DOS prompt. At the FreeDOS prompt, type ...
...free space to continue. When BIOS backup is done, press any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8Z68-V LX VER: 0211 DATE: 06/16/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown... DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is any key to return to the DOS prompt. At the FreeDOS prompt, type ...
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... /g and press . D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8Z68-V LX Are you to exit BIOS Updater. Select Yes and press . Select...
... /g and press . D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8Z68-V LX Are you to exit BIOS Updater. Select Yes and press . Select...
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...; Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to the default value. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. We recommend to always shut down the...
...; Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to the default value. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. We recommend to always shut down the...
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... Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Key in the profile number that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2-28 ASUS P8Z68-V LX Press [Enter] to prevent the...
... Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Key in the profile number that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2-28 ASUS P8Z68-V LX Press [Enter] to prevent the...