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...14 2.4.6 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled 2-15 2.4.7 OC Tuner 2-15 2.4.8 DRAM Timing Control 2-15 2.4.9 CPU Power Management 2-15 2.4.10 iGPU Offset Mode Sign 2-16 2.4.11 DRAM Voltage [Auto 2-16 2.4.12 VCCIO Voltage... 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...
...14 2.4.6 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled 2-15 2.4.7 OC Tuner 2-15 2.4.8 DRAM Timing Control 2-15 2.4.9 CPU Power Management 2-15 2.4.10 iGPU Offset Mode Sign 2-16 2.4.11 DRAM Voltage [Auto 2-16 2.4.12 VCCIO Voltage... 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...
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...CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for details. **** W hen you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. i - Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 - resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Supports DVI with max. Please refer to Memory QVL for Intel® CPU support... Multi-VGA output support: HDMI and DVI-D, RGB port - Supports HDMI with max.resolution up to 2048 x 1536 @75Hz - P8Z68-V LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU support Expansion slots Storage...
...CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for details. **** W hen you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. i - Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 - resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Supports DVI with max. Please refer to Memory QVL for Intel® CPU support... Multi-VGA output support: HDMI and DVI-D, RGB port - Supports HDMI with max.resolution up to 2048 x 1536 @75Hz - P8Z68-V LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU support Expansion slots Storage...
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...; Z68 Express Chipset: - 12 x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - AI Charger+ - P8Z68-V LX specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.005V increment -
...; Z68 Express Chipset: - 12 x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - AI Charger+ - P8Z68-V LX specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.005V increment -
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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® Virtu...
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® Virtu...
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...the HDD to near zero, making the system more environmentally-friendly. For users with hard drive capacity, operating up to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at double the bandwidth of advanced Sandy Bridge multimedia features alongside...bandwidth and stability, and provides an improved performance. It allows users to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of Green ASUS ecofriendly computing. * Intel® Smart Response Technology supports Windows® 7/ Vista OS. ** In��t�e��l® Smart Response Technology is ...
...the HDD to near zero, making the system more environmentally-friendly. For users with hard drive capacity, operating up to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at double the bandwidth of advanced Sandy Bridge multimedia features alongside...bandwidth and stability, and provides an improved performance. It allows users to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of Green ASUS ecofriendly computing. * Intel® Smart Response Technology supports Windows® 7/ Vista OS. ** In��t�e��l® Smart Response Technology is ...
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...before. * Ai Charger is ASUS unique fast-charging software which supports iPod, iPhone and iPad. ** Check your USB mobile device manufacturer if it fully supports the BC 1.1 function. *** The actual charging speed may vary with the elegant appearance! ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-5 Not only the beautiful shape... upgrades the visual enjoyment for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to adjust the CPU ...
...before. * Ai Charger is ASUS unique fast-charging software which supports iPod, iPhone and iPad. ** Check your USB mobile device manufacturer if it fully supports the BC 1.1 function. *** The actual charging speed may vary with the elegant appearance! ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-5 Not only the beautiful shape... upgrades the visual enjoyment for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to adjust the CPU ...
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... Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in Chapter 2 for details. Place the support DVD to complete installation. To use Intel® Smart Response Technology: 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction To install Intel® Smart Response ... Intel® Smart Response Technology, set the SATA Mode BIOS item to [RAID mode] in line with ASUS vision of the SSD is in BIOS setup. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. This is reserved for frequently accessed operations, speeding up hard drive/ main memory...
... Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in Chapter 2 for details. Place the support DVD to complete installation. To use Intel® Smart Response Technology: 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction To install Intel® Smart Response ... Intel® Smart Response Technology, set the SATA Mode BIOS item to [RAID mode] in line with ASUS vision of the SSD is in BIOS setup. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. This is reserved for frequently accessed operations, speeding up hard drive/ main memory...
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...DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that supports up to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Chapter 1: Product introduction P8Z68-V LX USB1112 USB910 USB78 USB56 USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V...CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 1-32 P8Z68-V LX CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM GND +12V Rotation P8Z68-V LX fan connectors The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power.
...DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that supports up to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Chapter 1: Product introduction P8Z68-V LX USB1112 USB910 USB78 USB56 USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V...CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 1-32 P8Z68-V LX CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM GND +12V Rotation P8Z68-V LX fan connectors The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power.
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.... [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to your CPU model. CPU C1E [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to enable the Enhanced Halt State. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2-18 ASUS P8Z68-V LX The items shown in submenu may be enabled in order to run...
.... [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to your CPU model. CPU C1E [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to enable the Enhanced Halt State. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2-18 ASUS P8Z68-V LX The items shown in submenu may be enabled in order to run...
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... Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the AHCI (... you to enable Lucid Virtu. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to OS. CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to the corresponding SATA port. Initiate Graphic Adapter [PCIE/PCI] Allows you enable or disable Internal Graphics Device...
... Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the AHCI (... you to enable Lucid Virtu. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to OS. CPU C3 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to the corresponding SATA port. Initiate Graphic Adapter [PCIE/PCI] Allows you enable or disable Internal Graphics Device...
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... display the following items: 3.3V Voltage +3.328 V 5V Voltage +5.160 V 12V Voltage +12.000 V Anti Surge Support Enabled Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor...11� 3ºF MB Temperature +34ºC / +93ºF CPU Fan Speed 2606 RPM Chassis Fan 1 Speed N/A Chassis Fan 2 Speed N/A Power Fan Speed N/A CPU Q-Fan Control Enabled CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM CPU Fan Profile Standard Chassis Q-Fan Control Enabled Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit ...
... display the following items: 3.3V Voltage +3.328 V 5V Voltage +5.160 V 12V Voltage +12.000 V Anti Surge Support Enabled Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor...11� 3ºF MB Temperature +34ºC / +93ºF CPU Fan Speed 2606 RPM Chassis Fan 1 Speed N/A Chassis Fan 2 Speed N/A Power Fan Speed N/A CPU Q-Fan Control Enabled CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM CPU Fan Profile Standard Chassis Q-Fan Control Enabled Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit ...
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... to adjust the upper limit of the chassis temperature. Duty Cycle(%) [100%] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. CPU Fan Min. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle...regulators. Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Chassis Lower Temperature [40ºC] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan. [Standard] Sets ...
... to adjust the upper limit of the chassis temperature. Duty Cycle(%) [100%] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. CPU Fan Min. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle...regulators. Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Chassis Lower Temperature [40ºC] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan. [Standard] Sets ...