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Serial-ATA Controller 1 [Enhanced] This item appears only when you set the SATA Mode item to [IDE Mode]. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [Enhanced] Set to [Enhanced] to support more than four SATA devices. S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB 3.0 devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] Disables the function. EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. The following two items appear only when you set the HD Audio Controller item to [Enabled]. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-21

Section	Page
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	8
P8Z68-M PRO specifications summary	9
Chapter 1	13
Product introduction	13
1.1 Welcome!	13
1.2 Package contents	13
1.3 Special features	13
1.3.1 Product highlights	13
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features	15
1.3.3 Intel® Smart Response Technology & LucidLogix® VirtuTM Solution	18
1.4 Before you proceed	21
1.5 Motherboard overview	22
1.5.1 Placement direction	22
1.5.2 Screw holes	22
1.5.3 Motherboard layout	23
1.5.4 Layout contents	23
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	24
1.6.1 Installing the CPU	24
1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	27
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	28
1.7 System memory	29
1.7.1 Overview	29
1.7.2 Memory configurations	30
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	35
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	35
1.8 Expansion slots	36
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	36
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	36
1.8.3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots	36
1.8.4 PCI slots	36
1.9 Jumpers	37
1.10 Connectors	38
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors	38
1.10.2 Internal connectors	40
1.11 Onboard switches	46
1.12 Onboard LEDs	47
1.13 Software support	49
1.13.1 Installing an operating system	49
1.13.2 Support DVD information	49
Chapter 2	51
BIOS information	51
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	51
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	51
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2	52
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	53
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	54
2.2 BIOS setup program	57
2.3 Main menu	61
2.3.1 System Language [English]	61
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	61
2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	61
2.3.4 Security	61
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu	63
2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]	64
2.4.2 Turbo Ratio [By All Cores]	64
2.4.3 Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto]	64
2.4.4 Memory Frequency [Auto]	64
2.4.5 iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto]	64
2.4.6 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]	65
2.4.7 OC Tuner	65
2.4.8 DRAM Timing Control	65
2.4.9 CPU Power Management	65
2.4.10 CPU Offset Mode Sign [+]	66
2.4.11 iGPU Offset Mode Sign [+]	66
2.4.12 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	66
2.4.13 VCCIO Voltage [Auto]	67
2.4.14 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]	67
2.4.15 PCH Voltage [Auto]	67
2.4.16 Load-Line Calibration [Auto]	67
2.4.17 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]	67
2.5 Advanced menu	68
2.5.1 CPU Configuration	68
2.5.2 System Agent Configuration	70
2.5.3 PCH Configuration	70
2.5.4 SATA Configuration	70
2.5.5 USB Configuration	71
2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration	71
2.5.7 APM	73
2.6 Monitor menu	74
2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]	75
2.6.2 CPU / Chassis /PWR Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]	75
2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	75
2.6.4 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	76
2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage	76
2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]	76
2.7 Boot menu	77
2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On]	77
2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled]	77
2.7.3 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]	77
2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]	78
2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]	78
2.7.6 Boot Option Priorities	78
2.7.7 Boot Override	78
2.8 Tools menu	79
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility	79
2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information	79
2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile	79