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... Configuration 3-21 3.5.7 APM 3-24 3.6 Monitor menu 3-25 3.7 Boot menu 3-28 3.8 Tools menu 3-29 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-29 3.8.2. 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...
... Configuration 3-21 3.5.7 APM 3-24 3.6 Monitor menu 3-25 3.7 Boot menu 3-28 3.8 Tools menu 3-29 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-29 3.8.2. 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...
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... following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Optional documentation Your product package may include...
... following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Optional documentation Your product package may include...
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... 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 . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - xii P8Z68-V PRO specifications summary ASUS...
... 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 . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - xii P8Z68-V PRO specifications summary ASUS...
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.... ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - When no discrete graphics are needed, the graphics card is for the Intel® Sandy Bridge platform's powerful integrated graphics. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 1-5 Supports hard drives over 2.2TB ASUS UEFI BIOS natively...easy to install. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your DIY experience. Chapter 1 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...
.... ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - When no discrete graphics are needed, the graphics card is for the Intel® Sandy Bridge platform's powerful integrated graphics. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 1-5 Supports hard drives over 2.2TB ASUS UEFI BIOS natively...easy to install. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your DIY experience. Chapter 1 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...
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...tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. 3. MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the... the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. Press and hold the MemOK! switch to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-15 To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system...
...tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. 3. MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the... the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. Press and hold the MemOK! switch to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-15 To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system...
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... have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for system startup in this program. When you start up the computer, the system provides you want to enter the Setup utility. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to enable more...
... have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for system startup in this program. When you start up the computer, the system provides you want to enter the Setup utility. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to enable more...
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...start booting from the available devices. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-29 For more details, refer to display the submenu. Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. EFI BIOS Utility - Select an item then press to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. Use the left/right ... Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. [EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for special functions. Profile > ASUS SPD Information Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to confirm your choice....
...start booting from the available devices. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-29 For more details, refer to display the submenu. Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. EFI BIOS Utility - Select an item then press to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. Use the left/right ... Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. [EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for special functions. Profile > ASUS SPD Information Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to confirm your choice....
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...65533;r�o�f�i�le� number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to Profile The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no... 1 Boot Tool Save BIOS settings to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. Chapter 3 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.8.2. ASUS O.C. Profile > Advanced O.C....
...65533;r�o�f�i�le� number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to Profile The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no... 1 Boot Tool Save BIOS settings to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. Chapter 3 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.8.2. ASUS O.C. Profile > Advanced O.C....
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... the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is potentially risky. However, BIOS updating is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Quit all Windows® applications before you to : • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update...
... the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is potentially risky. However, BIOS updating is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Quit all Windows® applications before you to : • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update...
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From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. If you want to download. Chapter 3 4. Click Yes if you want to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on the screen. 3. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-33 Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to... continue. 5. Click Next. You can decide whether to change the boot logo or No to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs before...
From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. If you want to download. Chapter 3 4. Click Yes if you want to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on the screen. 3. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-33 Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to... continue. 5. Click Next. You can decide whether to change the boot logo or No to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs before...
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... continue. 4. Chapter 3 3. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to change the boot logo or No to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. You can decide ...whether to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS...
... continue. 4. Chapter 3 3. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to change the boot logo or No to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. You can decide ...whether to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS...
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...: DATE: [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 3. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to enable it. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-35
...: DATE: [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 3. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to enable it. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-35
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... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! If you to restore the BIOS file when it to load default BIOS values. You can cause system boot failure! Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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. Ensure...
... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! If you to restore the BIOS file when it to load default BIOS values. You can cause system boot failure! Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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. Ensure...
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... (http://www.freedos.org)! The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-37 Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not save them on the USB flash drive. •...
... (http://www.freedos.org)! The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-37 Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not save them on the USB flash drive. •...
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.../29] Current ROM BOARD: P8Z68-V PRO VER: 0204 DATE: 08/05/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Press any...
.../29] Current ROM BOARD: P8Z68-V PRO VER: 0204 DATE: 08/05/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Press any...
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... all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update BIOS? ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-39 Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: P8Z68-V PRO VER: 0204 DATE: 08/05/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8Z68-V PRO.ROM 4194304 2010-08-05 17...
... all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update BIOS? ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-39 Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: P8Z68-V PRO VER: 0204 DATE: 08/05/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8Z68-V PRO.ROM 4194304 2010-08-05 17...
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... for reference only. Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor or update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 4-3 Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you through the installation. Place the support DVD to...
... for reference only. Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor or update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 4-3 Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you through the installation. Place the support DVD to...
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... as a set to enable Intel® Smart Response Technology. Updating IRST 10.5 driver - Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 4-23 3. If the SSD exceeds 64GB, storage capacity left out of caching can only be identified by SSD. Updating BIOS • If you want to restore the OS, go to BIOS Option ROM utility and select Acceleration Options to disable...
... as a set to enable Intel® Smart Response Technology. Updating IRST 10.5 driver - Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 4-23 3. If the SSD exceeds 64GB, storage capacity left out of caching can only be identified by SSD. Updating BIOS • If you want to restore the OS, go to BIOS Option ROM utility and select Acceleration Options to disable...