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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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... to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the standard package. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to...
... to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the standard package. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to...
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... 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...) - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. x 9.6 in . 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 -
... 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...) - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. x 9.6 in . 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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... the DIY process! Its GPU virtualization dynamically assigns tasks to the motherboard. For users with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to energy consumptions. ASUS P8Z68-V 1-5 When no discrete graphics are needed, the graphics card is supported by installed graphics cards... system. **Intel® Quick Sync Video feature is put in idle mode to lower utilization, heat, fan speed and power draw down to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - making the system more environmentally-friendly.
... the DIY process! Its GPU virtualization dynamically assigns tasks to the motherboard. For users with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to energy consumptions. ASUS P8Z68-V 1-5 When no discrete graphics are needed, the graphics card is supported by installed graphics cards... system. **Intel® Quick Sync Video feature is put in idle mode to lower utilization, heat, fan speed and power draw down to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - making the system more environmentally-friendly.
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... different test processes. • Due 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 download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each... lights continuously. Chapter 2 • Refer to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! ASUS P8Z68-V 2-15 function. 2. switch Installing DIMMs that you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible...
... different test processes. • Due 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 download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each... lights continuously. Chapter 2 • Refer to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! ASUS P8Z68-V 2-15 function. 2. switch Installing DIMMs that you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible...
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...the screen during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. You can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with the opportunity to enter the Setup utility. Press during the system ...after POST, press + + , or press the reset button on to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V 3-1 We strongly recommend that you scroll through the various submenus and select from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in...
...the screen during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. You can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with the opportunity to enter the Setup utility. Press during the system ...after POST, press + + , or press the reset button on to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V 3-1 We strongly recommend that you scroll through the various submenus and select from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in...
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... Flash 2. Click an item to start booting from the available devices. Profile > ASUS SPD Information Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to display the submenu. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V 3-29 The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in Safe...
... Flash 2. Click an item to start booting from the available devices. Profile > ASUS SPD Information Monitor Boot Tool Be used to update BIOS 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to display the submenu. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V 3-29 The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in Safe...
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...; number that you to save the current BIOS settings to store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS O.C. Save to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Chapter 3 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. EFI BIOS Utility - Profile This item allows you...
...; number that you to save the current BIOS settings to store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS O.C. Save to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Chapter 3 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Tool\ ASUS O.C. EFI BIOS Utility - Profile This item allows you...
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... allows you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. 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 on system...
... allows you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. 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 on system...
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...ASUS P8Z68-V 3-33 Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to continue. 5. You can decide whether to avoid network traffic. Follow the onscreen instructions to download. Click Next. Chapter 3 4. Click Yes if you to change the boot logo or No to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS... the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. If you want to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the BIOS version that you want to change the BIOS boot ...
...ASUS P8Z68-V 3-33 Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to continue. 5. You can decide whether to avoid network traffic. Follow the onscreen instructions to download. Click Next. Chapter 3 4. Click Yes if you to change the boot logo or No to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS... the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. If you want to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the BIOS version that you want to change the BIOS boot ...
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... 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. Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS...
... 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. Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS...
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Press the Up/Down arrow keys to the Folder Info field. 6. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V 3-35 Before you to update the BIOS without having to the Drive field. 4. Press to switch to find the BIOS file, and then press to enable it. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash...;�th�e� Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to perform the BIOS update process. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z68-V fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0301 ...
Press the Up/Down arrow keys to the Folder Info field. 6. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V 3-35 Before you to update the BIOS without having to the Drive field. 4. Press to switch to find the BIOS file, and then press to enable it. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash...;�th�e� Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to perform the BIOS update process. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. ASUSTek EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility V00.75 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z68-V fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ fs1:\ VER: 0301 ...
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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 you to enter BIOS Setup to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When found, the utility reads 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 you to enter BIOS Setup to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When found, the utility reads the...
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... environment 1. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to low disk capacity. 3. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V 3-37 Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Welcome to boot using defaults 3. 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility...
... environment 1. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to low disk capacity. 3. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V 3-37 Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Welcome to boot using defaults 3. 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility...
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...BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write-protected and has enough free space to the DOS prompt. Press any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: P8Z68...-V VER: 0204 DATE: 08/05/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press .
...BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write-protected and has enough free space to the DOS prompt. Press any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: P8Z68...-V VER: 0204 DATE: 08/05/2010 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ BIOS backup is done! At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press .
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... utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you to select the BIOS file and press . See Chaper 3 of your computer. ASUS P8Z68-V 3-39 D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Yes No 4. Restart your...
... utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you to select the BIOS file and press . See Chaper 3 of your computer. ASUS P8Z68-V 3-39 D:\>bupdater /pc /g 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Yes No 4. Restart your...
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... icon appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Chapter 4 Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select... or update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to the optical drive. Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II on models with the TurboV EVO function. • The applications in the Tool menu vary with the software application for reference only. ASUS P8Z68-V 4-3...
... icon appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Chapter 4 Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select... or update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to the optical drive. Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II on models with the TurboV EVO function. • The applications in the Tool menu vary with the software application for reference only. ASUS P8Z68-V 4-3...
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Updating IRST 10.5 driver - 3. Removing or replacing the SSD - Select Disable Acceleration to disable this function and select Change Mode to switch acceleration mode to Enhanced/ ... system for caching. • The maximum caching size on the SSD is 64GB. Updating BIOS • If you want to restore the OS, go to BIOS Option ROM utility and select Acceleration Options to enable Intel® Smart Response Technology. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68-V 4-23 A single SSD can still be assigned to disable the acceleration function...
Updating IRST 10.5 driver - 3. Removing or replacing the SSD - Select Disable Acceleration to disable this function and select Change Mode to switch acceleration mode to Enhanced/ ... system for caching. • The maximum caching size on the SSD is 64GB. Updating BIOS • If you want to restore the OS, go to BIOS Option ROM utility and select Acceleration Options to enable Intel® Smart Response Technology. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z68-V 4-23 A single SSD can still be assigned to disable the acceleration function...