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Profile 3-30 3.9 Exit menu 3-31 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-32 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-32 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-35 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-36 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-37 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 ...
Profile 3-30 3.9 Exit menu 3-31 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-32 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-32 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-35 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-36 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-37 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 ...
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...ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM: ASUS DIGI+ VRM - AI Charger+ - Disk Unlocker ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM (continued on the next page) xi MemOK! - AI Suite II - ASUS CrashFree BIOS... at mid-board for iGPU ASUS EPU - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary Bluetooth Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! Absolute Pitch 192khz...
...ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM: ASUS DIGI+ VRM - AI Charger+ - Disk Unlocker ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM (continued on the next page) xi MemOK! - AI Suite II - ASUS CrashFree BIOS... at mid-board for iGPU ASUS EPU - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary Bluetooth Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! Absolute Pitch 192khz...
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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 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 4 x SATA... - button 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 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...
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 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 4 x SATA... - button 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 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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...operating system. With better electric conductivity, it convenient and easy to the motherboard. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to enable more exciting computing than traditional BIOS versions. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-5 All of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding... 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 allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to install. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that...
...operating system. With better electric conductivity, it convenient and easy to the motherboard. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to enable more exciting computing than traditional BIOS versions. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-5 All of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding... 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 allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to install. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that...
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11. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-29 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard ... beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the BIOS settings. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Pressing...
11. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-29 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard ... beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the BIOS settings. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Pressing...
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... the submenu. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-29 The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of the following: - For more details, refer to configure options for entering the BIOS setup program. EFI BIOS Utility - Profile > ASUS SPD Information Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you press...
... the submenu. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-29 The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of the following: - For more details, refer to configure options for entering the BIOS setup program. EFI BIOS Utility - Profile > ASUS SPD Information Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you press...
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... is created. Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. �K�e��y��in a profile number from one to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Profile > Advanced O.C. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. 3.8.2. ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to save the current...
... is created. Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. �K�e��y��in a profile number from one to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Profile > Advanced O.C. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. 3.8.2. ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to save the current...
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Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. The ASUS Update utility allows you need to restore the...
Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. The ASUS Update utility allows you need to restore the...
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... done. Press to switch to enable it. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-35 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 2. ���...
... done. Press to switch to enable it. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-35 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 2. ���...
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... utility automatically checks the devices for details. 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to a USB flash drive. Doing so can cause system boot failure! The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than...during the updating process. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. ...
... utility automatically checks the devices for details. 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to a USB flash drive. Doing so can cause system boot failure! The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than...during the updating process. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. ...
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.... • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Welcome to boot using defaults 3. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-37 Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to copy the current BIOS file that you to Drive D (USB flash drive). Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Boot your...
.... • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Welcome to boot using defaults 3. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-37 Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to copy the current BIOS file that you to Drive D (USB flash drive). Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Boot your...
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... current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write-protected and has enough free space to the DOS prompt. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ...[2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 VER: 0204 DATE: 08/05/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done, press any key to continue. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. When BIOS backup is done! Press any key to...
... current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write-protected and has enough free space to the DOS prompt. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ...[2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 VER: 0204 DATE: 08/05/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done, press any key to continue. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. When BIOS backup is done! Press any key to...