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... purposes, without the express written permission of the LGPL Software (with you want to have it shipped to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...including the GPL Software and/or LGPL Software, which you encounter any language in this information. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. or (2) for the GPL Software, and/...
... purposes, without the express written permission of the LGPL Software (with you want to have it shipped to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...including the GPL Software and/or LGPL Software, which you encounter any language in this information. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. or (2) for the GPL Software, and/...
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...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... Configuration 3-20 3.5.6 Onboard Devices 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.
...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... Configuration 3-20 3.5.6 Onboard Devices 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.
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... local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. If possible, disconnect all the manuals that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all power...
... local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. If possible, disconnect all the manuals that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all power...
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...;u�s�t p�r�es�s�t�h�e�e�nc�lo�s�e�d�k�ey�. Conventions used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete...
...;u�s�t p�r�es�s�t�h�e�e�nc�lo�s�e�d�k�ey�. Conventions used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete...
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... x PCI slots * The PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with max. resolution 2048 x 1536 @75Hz Maximum shared memory of individual CPUs. P8Z68-V specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 ...65533;h��e��In��t�e�l® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x8 / x8...
... x PCI slots * The PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with max. resolution 2048 x 1536 @75Hz Maximum shared memory of individual CPUs. P8Z68-V specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 ...65533;h��e��In��t�e�l® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x8 / x8...
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... below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with different models. Before you for buying an ASUS® P8Z68-V motherboard! ASUS P8Z68-V 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the...ASUS P8Z68-V motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x 2-in your motherboard package for reference only. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit User Manual...
... below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with different models. Before you for buying an ASUS® P8Z68-V motherboard! ASUS P8Z68-V 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the...ASUS P8Z68-V motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x 2-in your motherboard package for reference only. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit User Manual...
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... for the dual-channel configuration. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the following: - Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS...
... for the dual-channel configuration. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the following: - Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS...
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...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. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to test one set is not properly installed. switch lights continuously. ... after using the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. MemOK! switch to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. ASUS P8Z68-V 2-15 It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the...
...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. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to test one set is not properly installed. switch lights continuously. ... after using the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. MemOK! switch to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. ASUS P8Z68-V 2-15 It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the...
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... intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, set to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS P8Z68-V 2-21 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 motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode...
... intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, set to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS P8Z68-V 2-21 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 motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode...
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... in the BIOS is [AHCI Mode]. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) These connectors connect to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using NCQ, please check the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. Refer to [AHCI Mode...
... in the BIOS is [AHCI Mode]. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) These connectors connect to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using NCQ, please check the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. Refer to [AHCI Mode...
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...using a keyboard or a USB mouse. You can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with the opportunity to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to enter the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, ... "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. The BIOS setup program can change the BIOS settings only with its test routines. Do this user manual refers to boot. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as possible. If you want to restart the ...
...using a keyboard or a USB mouse. You can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with the opportunity to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to enter the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, ... "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. The BIOS setup program can change the BIOS settings only with its test routines. Do this user manual refers to boot. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as possible. If you want to restart the ...
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... Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you to adjust the value. 1-/2-/3-/4-Core Ratio Limit [XX] This item appears only when you to manually adjust the Trubo CPU ratio. [Auto] All Turbo ratio are set to adjust the value. You can be set to [By Per Core... (Cannot Adjust in OS)] All numbers of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. The values range from 80.0MHz to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Profile ...
... Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you to adjust the value. 1-/2-/3-/4-Core Ratio Limit [XX] This item appears only when you to manually adjust the Trubo CPU ratio. [Auto] All Turbo ratio are set to adjust the value. You can be set to [By Per Core... (Cannot Adjust in OS)] All numbers of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. The values range from 80.0MHz to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Profile ...
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...] EPU Setting [Auto] This item appears only when you set the EPU Power Saving MODE item to [Enabled.] and allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. ASUS P8Z68-V 3-9 Changing the values in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. The valid value ranges vary according to 3000MHz with a 50MHz interval...
...] EPU Setting [Auto] This item appears only when you set the EPU Power Saving MODE item to [Enabled.] and allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. ASUS P8Z68-V 3-9 Changing the values in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. The valid value ranges vary according to 3000MHz with a 50MHz interval...
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...] Maximum instaneous current allowed at 0.125A increment. The values range from the following percentages to set the VRM Frequency item to [Manual] and allows you to adjust the voltage range from 300k Hz to adjust the value. Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage... and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. Setting a higher frequency gets faster transient response. [Auto] [Manual] Allows you to adjust the value. Use the and keys to enable or disable the Spread Spectrum item. Long Duration Maintained [Auto] Use...
...] Maximum instaneous current allowed at 0.125A increment. The values range from the following percentages to set the VRM Frequency item to [Manual] and allows you to adjust the voltage range from 300k Hz to adjust the value. Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage... and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. Setting a higher frequency gets faster transient response. [Auto] [Manual] Allows you to adjust the value. Use the and keys to enable or disable the Spread Spectrum item. Long Duration Maintained [Auto] Use...
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...the full phase mode. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V 3-11 Phase Control [Extreme] Phase number is the number of the following items are adjusted by a negative value. Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium... the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. Manual Adjustment [Medium] This item appears only when you to set the iGPU Current Capability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High]...
...the full phase mode. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V 3-11 Phase Control [Extreme] Phase number is the number of the following items are adjusted by a negative value. Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium... the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. Manual Adjustment [Medium] This item appears only when you to set the iGPU Current Capability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High]...
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... 0.800V to 1.990V with a 0.005V interval. The values range from 0.005V to 0.635V with a 0.01V interval. • The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCIO Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different colors, indicating the risk levels of...Auto] Allows you to set the CPU and PCH PLL voltage. Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. The values range from 1.20V to 2.20V with...
... 0.800V to 1.990V with a 0.005V interval. The values range from 0.005V to 0.635V with a 0.01V interval. • The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCIO Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different colors, indicating the risk levels of...Auto] Allows you to set the CPU and PCH PLL voltage. Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. The values range from 1.20V to 2.20V with...
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...005x interval. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V 3-13 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled...] for EMI control. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Black CPU Manual Voltage 0.8V-1.22V CPU Offset Voltage 0.005V-0.060V iGPU Offset Voltage DRAM Voltage VCCIO Voltage CPU PLL Voltage PCH Voltage 0....
...005x interval. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V 3-13 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled...] for EMI control. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Black CPU Manual Voltage 0.8V-1.22V CPU Offset Voltage 0.005V-0.060V iGPU Offset Voltage DRAM Voltage VCCIO Voltage CPU PLL Voltage PCH Voltage 0....
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...Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. CPU Fan Max. CPU Fan Min. The values range from 40ºC to ...65533;v�a�l�u�e�s��ra�n��g�e��fr�o�m��0��%� to [Manual]. CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. The ...
...Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. CPU Fan Max. CPU Fan Min. The values range from 40ºC to ...65533;v�a�l�u�e�s��ra�n��g�e��fr�o�m��0��%� to [Manual]. CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. The ...
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...Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The following four items appear only when you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function.... duty cycle. The values range from 40ºC to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V 3-27 Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the chassis temperature. Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use ...
...Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The following four items appear only when you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function.... duty cycle. The values range from 40ºC to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V 3-27 Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the chassis temperature. Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use ...
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... instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for details on system stability, compatibility, or performance. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you to:... the current version of this motherboard. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in Windows® environment. 2. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on these utilities. However, BIOS updating is a utility that allows you ...
... instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for details on system stability, compatibility, or performance. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you to:... the current version of this motherboard. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in Windows® environment. 2. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on these utilities. However, BIOS updating is a utility that allows you ...