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... 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. ASUS O.C. 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...
... 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. ASUS O.C. 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...
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Contents 4.3.5 EPU 4-12 4.3.6 ASUS FAN Xpert 4-13 4.3.7 ASUS Probe II 4-14 4.3.8 Ai Charger 4-15 4.3.9 Audio configurations 4-16 4.4 RAID configurations 4-17 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-17 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-18 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-18 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-18 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-24 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk...
Contents 4.3.5 EPU 4-12 4.3.6 ASUS FAN Xpert 4-13 4.3.7 ASUS Probe II 4-14 4.3.8 Ai Charger 4-15 4.3.9 Audio configurations 4-16 4.4 RAID configurations 4-17 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-17 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-18 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-18 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-18 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-24 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk...
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Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. viii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. Refer to the following..., such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. 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. About this guide ...
Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. viii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. Refer to the following..., such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. 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. About this guide ...
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... Turbo Remote: - Exclusive Smartphone Interface supporting iPhone, Android, Windows Mobile and Symbian systems ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - AI Suite II - ASUS O.C. P8Z68-V specifications summary Bluetooth Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - Optical...
... Turbo Remote: - Exclusive Smartphone Interface supporting iPhone, Android, Windows Mobile and Symbian systems ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - AI Suite II - ASUS O.C. P8Z68-V specifications summary Bluetooth Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - Optical...
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...) 2 x Power Fan connector (3-pin) 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! P8Z68-V specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor Precision Tweaker 2 -
...) 2 x Power Fan connector (3-pin) 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! P8Z68-V specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor Precision Tweaker 2 -
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...optimized performance in total. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity! ASUS P8Z68-V 1-3 extreme system stability, and greater power efficiency. 2X Precise Power Control ASUS DIGI+ VRM delivers twice the precision power, intelligently adjusting PWM voltage and frequency... intelligently moderating power consumption. The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through BIOS tuning and the exclusive user interface. Chapter 1 Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB ...
...optimized performance in total. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity! ASUS P8Z68-V 1-3 extreme system stability, and greater power efficiency. 2X Precise Power Control ASUS DIGI+ VRM delivers twice the precision power, intelligently adjusting PWM voltage and frequency... intelligently moderating power consumption. The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through BIOS tuning and the exclusive user interface. Chapter 1 Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB ...
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...motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of fan speed 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 offer significant breakthrough in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the chipset and ... Suite II consolidates all -in different geographic regions and your system boot success. Supports hard drives over 2.2TB ASUS UEFI BIOS natively supports hard drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit, with full storage space utilization helping deliver far more intricate ...
...motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of fan speed 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 offer significant breakthrough in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of the chipset and ... Suite II consolidates all -in different geographic regions and your system boot success. Supports hard drives over 2.2TB ASUS UEFI BIOS natively supports hard drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit, with full storage space utilization helping deliver far more intricate ...
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making the system more environmentally-friendly. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - This unique module eliminates the trouble of Q-LED, Q-Slot and Q-DIMM design speed up and ...or an OS-based utility. 1.3.6 Other special features LucidLogix® Virtu LucidLogix® Virtu is supported by installed graphics cards. ASUS P8Z68-V 1-5 For users with ASUS vision of advanced Sandy Bridge multimedia features alongside the high end 3D rendering performance provided by 2nd generation Intel® CoreTM processor family...
making the system more environmentally-friendly. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - This unique module eliminates the trouble of Q-LED, Q-Slot and Q-DIMM design speed up and ...or an OS-based utility. 1.3.6 Other special features LucidLogix® Virtu LucidLogix® Virtu is supported by installed graphics cards. ASUS P8Z68-V 1-5 For users with ASUS vision of advanced Sandy Bridge multimedia features alongside the high end 3D rendering performance provided by 2nd generation Intel® CoreTM processor family...
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...2 DIMMs: S upports two (2) modules inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. DS - - - Load the X.M.P. ASUS P8Z68-V 2-11 SS MICRON SS MICRON SS MICRON DS MICRON DS MICRON DS MICRON SS ELPIDA SS ELPIDA DS ELPIDA DS ELPIDA DS ELPIDA ...• • • - • • • - • • • - • • Side(s): SS - settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: S upports four (4) modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as one pair of...
...2 DIMMs: S upports two (2) modules inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. DS - - - Load the X.M.P. ASUS P8Z68-V 2-11 SS MICRON SS MICRON SS MICRON DS MICRON DS MICRON DS MICRON SS ELPIDA SS ELPIDA DS ELPIDA DS ELPIDA DS ELPIDA ...• • • - • • • - • • • - • • Side(s): SS - settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: S upports four (4) modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as one pair of...
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...and test the next set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. ASUS P8Z68-V 2-15 2. To stop memory tuning, turn off 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...
...and test the next set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. ASUS P8Z68-V 2-15 2. To stop memory tuning, turn off 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...
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... the last setting you change the switch setting to Enable will use the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for fast, yet stable clock speeds. However, the system...
... the last setting you change the switch setting to Enable will use the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for fast, yet stable clock speeds. However, the system...
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... or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. EPU switch Turning this switch to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you have made. However, the system will use the last setting you change the switch setting to Enable. ASUS P8Z68-V 2-17...
... or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. EPU switch Turning this switch to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you have made. However, the system will use the last setting you change the switch setting to Enable. ASUS P8Z68-V 2-17...
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Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. function. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM...
Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. function. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM...
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...using NCQ, set to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations...the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z68 chipset. Chapter 2 • These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS P8Z68-V...
...using NCQ, set to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations...the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z68 chipset. Chapter 2 • These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS P8Z68-V...
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...SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to create a Serial ATA 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 Technology through the onboard Intel®...; Z68 chipset. • These connectors are using NCQ, please check the SATA Mode in the BIOS to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later ...
...SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to create a Serial ATA 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 Technology through the onboard Intel®...; Z68 chipset. • These connectors are using NCQ, please check the SATA Mode in the BIOS to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later ...
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...;s�c��o�n�n�e��c�to��r,�s��e�t the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V 2-27 Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. By default, this connector to [HD]. if you connect a high-definition front...
...;s�c��o�n�n�e��c�to��r,�s��e�t the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V 2-27 Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. By default, this connector to [HD]. if you connect a high-definition front...
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... disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS P8Z68-V 2-29 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. 9. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. •...
... disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS P8Z68-V 2-29 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. 9. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. •...
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... 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you have to set the JMB Storage Controller item in the BIOS setting to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for details. 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 11. DVI port 10. Optical S/PDIF Out...
... 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you have to set the JMB Storage Controller item in the BIOS setting to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for details. 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 11. DVI port 10. Optical S/PDIF Out...
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...Pentium 2.8GHz DIMM: DDR3-1066 2GB Playback software - Note that DVI-D/HDMI dual output works in OS environment only and that during POST or BIOS setup, only DVI-D output is a configuration example for the system to return to its original setting or restart the system and press F8 to...monitor does not support. CyberLink PowerDVD v9.0 Ultra Build 2320 • To play Blu-Ray Disc under Windows® Vista™ / 7™ OS. ASUS P8Z68-V 2-43 When you use an HDCP compliant monitor. • You can connect two monitors to the next page for VGA output. • This motherboard ...
...Pentium 2.8GHz DIMM: DDR3-1066 2GB Playback software - Note that DVI-D/HDMI dual output works in OS environment only and that during POST or BIOS setup, only DVI-D output is a configuration example for the system to return to its original setting or restart the system and press F8 to...monitor does not support. CyberLink PowerDVD v9.0 Ultra Build 2320 • To play Blu-Ray Disc under Windows® Vista™ / 7™ OS. ASUS P8Z68-V 2-43 When you use an HDCP compliant monitor. • You can connect two monitors to the next page for VGA output. • This motherboard ...
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...power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on the power, the system may light up or change from orange to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. Connect the power cord to a... power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. If your retailer for the first time 1. Turn on . BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous...
...power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on the power, the system may light up or change from orange to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. Connect the power cord to a... power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. If your retailer for the first time 1. Turn on . BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous...