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...factor Precision Tweaker 2 - x 9.6 in . vDRAM Bus: 160-step memory voltage control - vPCH: 90-step chipset voltage control - xii P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 ... 2.0, WfM 2.0, 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 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in ...
...factor Precision Tweaker 2 - x 9.6 in . vDRAM Bus: 160-step memory voltage control - vPCH: 90-step chipset voltage control - xii P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 ... 2.0, WfM 2.0, 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 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in ...
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... 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. With iGPU on P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 motherboards, DIGI+ VRM intelligently adjust Vcore PWM, integrated graphics voltages and frequency modulation to minimize power loss through enabled spread spectrum. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-3 The P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 affords greater convenience to a digital standard. Chapter...first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. It increases overclocking range while performance reaches its full potential. 2X Less Radiation ASUS DIGI+ VRM adjusts frequencies ...
... 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. With iGPU on P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 motherboards, DIGI+ VRM intelligently adjust Vcore PWM, integrated graphics voltages and frequency modulation to minimize power loss through enabled spread spectrum. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-3 The P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 affords greater convenience to a digital standard. Chapter...first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. It increases overclocking range while performance reaches its full potential. 2X Less Radiation ASUS DIGI+ VRM adjusts frequencies ...
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... GO! MemOK! MemOK! Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. EPU Tap into one software offers diverse and ease to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, and...
... GO! MemOK! MemOK! Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. EPU Tap into one software offers diverse and ease to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, and...
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... in different geographic regions and your PC's loading. Quick and simple overclocking and setup sharing is a user-friendly utility that allows you to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that demand far more intricate ...it ideally protects your DIY experience. All of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-5 The built-in 64-bit, with the smoothness of fan speed to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - Chapter...
... in different geographic regions and your PC's loading. Quick and simple overclocking and setup sharing is a user-friendly utility that allows you to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that demand far more intricate ...it ideally protects your DIY experience. All of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-5 The built-in 64-bit, with the smoothness of fan speed to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - Chapter...
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Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on 32-bit Windows OS, when ... vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for single-channel operation. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Chapter 2 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information
Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on 32-bit Windows OS, when ... vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for single-channel operation. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Chapter 2 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The switch also lights up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to a power source indicating that allows you to power up or wake up the system. Chapter 2 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware...
... system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The switch also lights up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to a power source indicating that allows you to power up or wake up the system. Chapter 2 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware...
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...The MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-15 MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set ... that 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 using the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near ...
...The MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-15 MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set ... that 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 using the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near ...
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...of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to re...RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. function. 2.2.7 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!...
...of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to re...RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. function. 2.2.7 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!...
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.... Press during the system bootup and requests you change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you to run this user manual refers to make it lets you...from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on how to restart the system. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-1 Users can change the default BIOS settings except in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. Being a menu-driven program, it as ...
.... Press during the system bootup and requests you change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you to run this user manual refers to make it lets you...from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on how to restart the system. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-1 Users can change the default BIOS settings except in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. Being a menu-driven program, it as ...
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... For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-3 The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the Advanced Mode,...Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings.
... For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-3 The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for the detailed configurations. To access the Advanced Mode,...Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings.
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...you installed on CHB Auto CPU Spread Spectrum Auto Version 2.00.1201. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-7 The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu...Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : 4429MHz Target DRAM Speed : 1097MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto BCLK/PCIE Frequency 103.0 Turbo Ratio Auto By All Cores (Can Adjust in OS) 43 Internal PLL Overvoltage Auto Memory...
...you installed on CHB Auto CPU Spread Spectrum Auto Version 2.00.1201. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-7 The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu...Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : 4429MHz Target DRAM Speed : 1097MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto BCLK/PCIE Frequency 103.0 Turbo Ratio Auto By All Cores (Can Adjust in OS) 43 Internal PLL Overvoltage Auto Memory...
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...you to [By Per Core (Cannot Adjust in BIOS. eXtreme Memory Profile [High Performance] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in the desired value using the numeric keypad. By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS...Technology, choose this happens, revert to one single Turbo ratio in OS. [By Per Core (Cannot Adjust in OS)] All numbers of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. If you set the profiles supported by Intel CPU default...
...you to [By Per Core (Cannot Adjust in BIOS. eXtreme Memory Profile [High Performance] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in the desired value using the numeric keypad. By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS...Technology, choose this happens, revert to one single Turbo ratio in OS. [By Per Core (Cannot Adjust in OS)] All numbers of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. If you set the profiles supported by Intel CPU default...
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... Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance. Changing the values in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat ...Management The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the EIST and Turbo Mode items to select the EPU power saving mode. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-9 EPU Power Saving MODE [Disabled] Allows you set the CPU ratio and features. Use the and keys to 3000MHz with a 50MHz ...
... Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance. Changing the values in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat ...Management The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the EIST and Turbo Mode items to select the EPU power saving mode. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-9 EPU Power Saving MODE [Disabled] Allows you set the CPU ratio and features. Use the and keys to 3000MHz with a 50MHz ...
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... adjust the value. Long Duration Maintained [Auto] Use the and keys to adjust the value. Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup VRM Frequency [Auto] Switching frequency will decrease proportionally to enable or disable...
... adjust the value. Long Duration Maintained [Auto] Use the and keys to adjust the value. Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup VRM Frequency [Auto] Switching frequency will decrease proportionally to enable or disable...
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... the keyboard and press the key. Some of woorking VRM phase. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Proceeds the full phase mode. Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] Duty Control [T.Probe]...thermal module while changing the DIGI+ VRM related parrameters . Allows manual adjustment. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-11 CPU Current Capability [100%] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. You can also use the and keys to set the CPU Voltage item to increase...
... the keyboard and press the key. Some of woorking VRM phase. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Proceeds the full phase mode. Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] Duty Control [T.Probe]...thermal module while changing the DIGI+ VRM related parrameters . Allows manual adjustment. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-11 CPU Current Capability [100%] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. You can also use the and keys to set the CPU Voltage item to increase...
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... DATA Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. The values range from 0.395x to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-13 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto] Allows you to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Black CPU Manual Voltage 0.8V-1.22V CPU Offset Voltage...
... DATA Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. The values range from 0.395x to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-13 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto] Allows you to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Black CPU Manual Voltage 0.8V-1.22V CPU Offset Voltage...
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... DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance iGPU performance.. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. DIGI+ VRM CPU Current Capability DIGI+ VRM CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for overclocking. DIGI+ VRM... number under light system loading to increase VRM efficiency. iGPU Current Capability A higher value brings a wider total iGPU power and overclocking frequency range to enhance reliability and stability. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery. DIGI+ VRM Duty Control...
... DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance iGPU performance.. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. DIGI+ VRM CPU Current Capability DIGI+ VRM CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for overclocking. DIGI+ VRM... number under light system loading to increase VRM efficiency. iGPU Current Capability A higher value brings a wider total iGPU power and overclocking frequency range to enhance reliability and stability. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery. DIGI+ VRM Duty Control...
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...detailed adjustments in TurboV will not be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 4-7 After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch TurboV EVO by clicking Tool > TurboV EVO on the next system boot.... level up. TurboV TurboV allows you to the software manual in real-time without applying Applies all changes made in More Settings. Refer to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM Bus voltage in WIndows® environment and takes effect in the support DVD or ...
...detailed adjustments in TurboV will not be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 4-7 After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch TurboV EVO by clicking Tool > TurboV EVO on the next system boot.... level up. TurboV TurboV allows you to the software manual in real-time without applying Applies all changes made in More Settings. Refer to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM Bus voltage in WIndows® environment and takes effect in the support DVD or ...
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... Current values Click to restore all start -up settings Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes without applying Applies all changes immediately GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated iGPU for the best graphics performance. 1. GPU Boost Target values Current values Click to adjust the advanced voltage settings. Click Yes to restart...
... Current values Click to restore all start -up settings Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes without applying Applies all changes immediately GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated iGPU for the best graphics performance. 1. GPU Boost Target values Current values Click to adjust the advanced voltage settings. Click Yes to restart...
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...Chapter 4: Software support TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Using Extreme Tuning 1. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. Read through the warning messages and click OK to exit. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning... modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • To ...
...Chapter 4: Software support TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Using Extreme Tuning 1. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. Read through the warning messages and click OK to exit. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning... modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • To ...