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...the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of electronic products. Changes or modifications to...and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that interference will not occur in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. If this equipment. This symbol of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in...
...the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of electronic products. Changes or modifications to...and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that interference will not occur in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. If this equipment. This symbol of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in...
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...with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 motherboard 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x 2-in the long line of the above items is... ASUS Q-Connector kit User Manual 1x ASUS USB 3.0 Bracket User guide Support DVD • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with different ...
...with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 motherboard 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x 2-in the long line of the above items is... ASUS Q-Connector kit User Manual 1x ASUS USB 3.0 Bracket User guide Support DVD • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with different ...
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...will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities. 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-sink solution The stylish heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution that offer significant breakthrough in ...stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to use . This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity! 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated CPU for every use software package. The userfriendly interface facilitates flexible frequency ...
...will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities. 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-sink solution The stylish heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution that offer significant breakthrough in ...stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to use . This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity! 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated CPU for every use software package. The userfriendly interface facilitates flexible frequency ...
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... hard drives larger than traditional BIOS versions. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-5 ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to install. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is facilitated by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your DIY experience. Chapter 1 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both...
... hard drives larger than traditional BIOS versions. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-5 ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to install. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is facilitated by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your DIY experience. Chapter 1 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both...
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Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
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.... 3. Chapter 2 • Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to boot after using the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot...ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to boot and load BIOS default settings. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3...
.... 3. Chapter 2 • Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to boot after using the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot...ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to boot and load BIOS default settings. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3...
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... I/O ports*** *, ** and ***: Refer to the tables on the next page for bluetooth module LED, LAN port LED, and audio port definitions. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after...
... I/O ports*** *, ** and ***: Refer to the tables on the next page for bluetooth module LED, LAN port LED, and audio port definitions. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after...
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.... • The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCIO Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings. • The system may make the system unstable.
.... • The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCIO Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings. • The system may make the system unstable.
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... [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-13 Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto] Allows you to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Black CPU Manual Voltage 0.... range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. The values range from 0.395x to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability.
... [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-13 Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto] Allows you to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Black CPU Manual Voltage 0.... range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. The values range from 0.395x to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability.
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... Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-15 The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Use and keys...
... Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-15 The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Use and keys...
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...click the folder of the support DVD appears. The actual software manuals containing in this section are for reference only. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Double-click the language to get the necessary software...The screenshots in the support DVD vary by models. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in different languages. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the manual list on the left. 2. Some software manuals are in Portable Document ...
...click the folder of the support DVD appears. The actual software manuals containing in this section are for reference only. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Double-click the language to get the necessary software...The screenshots in the support DVD vary by models. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in different languages. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the manual list on the left. 2. Some software manuals are in Portable Document ...
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This utility provides several modes that satisfies different computing needs. Multiple system operating modes Displays current mode The items lighting up means power saving engine is detected. Selecting Auto mode will have the ... an energy-efficient tool that you click the Clear button . • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for each mode Displays the system properties of Total and Current CO2 reduced Displays the current CPU power Advanced settings for detailed software...
This utility provides several modes that satisfies different computing needs. Multiple system operating modes Displays current mode The items lighting up means power saving engine is detected. Selecting Auto mode will have the ... an energy-efficient tool that you click the Clear button . • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for each mode Displays the system properties of Total and Current CO2 reduced Displays the current CPU power Advanced settings for detailed software...
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... and chassis fan speeds according to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 4-13 Chapter 4 Launching FAN Xpert After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch FAN Xpert by the unsteady fan rotation. 4.3.6 ASUS FAN Xpert Asus Fan Xpert allows you to different ambient temperatures and your selected fan.
... and chassis fan speeds according to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 4-13 Chapter 4 Launching FAN Xpert After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch FAN Xpert by the unsteady fan rotation. 4.3.6 ASUS FAN Xpert Asus Fan Xpert allows you to different ambient temperatures and your selected fan.
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Refer to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. Select Device Manager. Click Details tab. Browse the contents of the USB floppy disk drive varies with different vendors. 4. The name of the RAID driver disk to the steps below: 1. The Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed. 5. 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy ...
Refer to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. Select Device Manager. Click Details tab. Browse the contents of the USB floppy disk drive varies with different vendors. 4. The name of the RAID driver disk to the steps below: 1. The Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed. 5. 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy ...
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...","iaStor" id= "USB\VID_03EE&PID_6901", "usbstor" Add the same line to open the file. 8. Save and exit the file. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. 7. Use Notepad to both sections. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 4-27 Chapter 4 Find the [HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_DesktopWorkstationServer] and [HardwareIds.scsi.iaStor_DesktopWorkstationServer] sections in the txtsetup.oem file. 9.
...","iaStor" id= "USB\VID_03EE&PID_6901", "usbstor" Add the same line to open the file. 8. Save and exit the file. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. 7. Use Notepad to both sections. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 4-27 Chapter 4 Find the [HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_DesktopWorkstationServer] and [HardwareIds.scsi.iaStor_DesktopWorkstationServer] sections in the txtsetup.oem file. 9.