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... the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-15 switch lights continuously. function. • The MemOK! function. If...
... the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-15 switch lights continuously. function. • The MemOK! function. If...
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... or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to overclocking. You must... need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to enable C.P.R. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on pins 2-3...
... or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to overclocking. You must... need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to enable C.P.R. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on pins 2-3...
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Chapter 2 • These connectors are using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set to [AHCI Mode]. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-21 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 ...Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. Refer to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s ...
Chapter 2 • These connectors are using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set to [AHCI Mode]. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-21 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 ...Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. Refer to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s ...
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... and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. Chapter 2 2. Refer to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage...
... and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. Chapter 2 2. Refer to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage...
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By default, this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector ...;�c�to��r,�s��e�t the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. if you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to [HD]; Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-27 Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. Front panel audio connector (10...
By default, this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector ...;�c�to��r,�s��e�t the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. if you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to [HD]; Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-27 Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. Front panel audio connector (10...
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... 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-1 Users can change modes from the Exit menu or from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. Otherwise, POST continues with the same smoothness as their operating system. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. Inappropriate settings of...
... 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-1 Users can change modes from the Exit menu or from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. Otherwise, POST continues with the same smoothness as their operating system. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. Inappropriate settings of...
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Refer to configure the BIOS settings. For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-3 Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced...
Refer to configure the BIOS settings. For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-3 Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced...
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...25/2011] [16:46:15] Administrator > Security Boot Tool Choose the system default language Security The Security menu items allow you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. EFI BIOS Utility - In Setup the User will have Administrator rights Administrator Password User Password ... Enter Current Password box, and then press when prompted to boot or enter Setup. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-5 See section 2.3.7 Jumper for when entering Setup If ONLY the User's password is set , then this is only asked for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. •...
...25/2011] [16:46:15] Administrator > Security Boot Tool Choose the system default language Security The Security menu items allow you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. EFI BIOS Utility - In Setup the User will have Administrator rights Administrator Password User Password ... Enter Current Password box, and then press when prompted to boot or enter Setup. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-5 See section 2.3.7 Jumper for when entering Setup If ONLY the User's password is set , then this is only asked for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. •...
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...3 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. After you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. To set an administrator password: 1. Administrator Password If you have set a user password, you... must enter the user password for accessing the system. To set a user password: 1. From the Enter Current Password...
...3 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. After you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. To set an administrator password: 1. Administrator Password If you have set a user password, you... must enter the user password for accessing the system. To set a user password: 1. From the Enter Current Password...
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...Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Chapter 3 Version 2.00.1201. Scroll down to malfunction. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 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... will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-7 EFI BIOS Utility - 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. Copyright (C) 2010 American...
...Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Chapter 3 Version 2.00.1201. Scroll down to malfunction. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 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... will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-7 EFI BIOS Utility - 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. Copyright (C) 2010 American...
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...Auto] All Turbo ratio are set by Intel CPU default settings. [By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS)] All numbers of active cores will be set to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Select any of active cores can also key in BIOS. BCLK/PCIE Frequency [XXX] ...preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. Use the and keys to the default setting. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings. If you set the Turbo Ratio item to [By Per Core (Cannot Adjust in OS...
...Auto] All Turbo ratio are set by Intel CPU default settings. [By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS)] All numbers of active cores will be set to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Select any of active cores can also key in BIOS. BCLK/PCIE Frequency [XXX] ...preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. Use the and keys to the default setting. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings. If you set the Turbo Ratio item to [By Per Core (Cannot Adjust in OS...
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... +/-: Change Opt. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. EFI BIOS Utility - 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items... allow you to malfunction. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12...
... +/-: Change Opt. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. EFI BIOS Utility - 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items... allow you to malfunction. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12...
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...Allows you installed. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-15 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Use and keys to your CPU model. EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 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. 3.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: ...
...Allows you installed. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-15 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Use and keys to your CPU model. EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 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. 3.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: ...
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...be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State. [Disabled] Disables this function. Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the EIST item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology. [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows ...run faster than marked frequency in each processor package. CPU C1E [Auto] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep...
...be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State. [Disabled] Disables this function. Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the EIST item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology. [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows ...run faster than marked frequency in each processor package. CPU C1E [Auto] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep...
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...set the previous item to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Status Check Enabled SATA 6G_1 (Gray) Not Present Hot Plug Disabled SATA 6G_2 (Gray) Not Present Hot Plug Disabled SATA 3G_3 (Blue) ASUS... Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Scroll down to the corresponding SATA port. The... (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to [IDE Mode] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup EFI BIOS Utility - The AHCI allows the onboard...
...set the previous item to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Status Check Enabled SATA 6G_1 (Gray) Not Present Hot Plug Disabled SATA 6G_2 (Gray) Not Present Hot Plug Disabled SATA 3G_3 (Blue) ASUS... Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Scroll down to the corresponding SATA port. The... (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to [IDE Mode] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup EFI BIOS Utility - The AHCI allows the onboard...
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... audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-21 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD ... HD Audio →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201.
... audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-21 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD ... HD Audio →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201.
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Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-25 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed. EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Scroll ...displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Select Ignore if you do not wish to change the fan settings. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Temperature 73� ºC /� +16� 3ºF...
Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-25 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed. EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Scroll ...displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Select Ignore if you do not wish to change the fan settings. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool CPU Temperature 73� ºC /� +16� 3ºF...
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... 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to [Off]. Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]. [Off] Sets the power-on device to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Set this function. [Enabled] The...Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot...
... 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to [Off]. Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]. [Off] Sets the power-on device to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Set this function. [Enabled] The...Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot...
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... published on the system. 2. Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the USB port. 3. Turn on the ASUS official website. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. The 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...
... published on the system. 2. Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the USB port. 3. Turn on the ASUS official website. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. The 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...
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... automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-39 BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select the BIOS file and press . At the FreeDOS prompt, type...
... automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-39 BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select the BIOS file and press . At the FreeDOS prompt, type...