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    P8Z68-V LX Motherboard
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    Open Source Software licenses. If however you encounter any problems in obtaining the full corresponding source code we would be much obliged if you give us a notification to the email address [email protected], stating the product and describing the problem (please do NOT send large attachments such as
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    information vii About this guide viii P8Z68-V LX specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.3.3 Intel® Smart Response Technology & LucidLogix
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    1-27 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-29 1.11 Onboard switches 1-35 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1-36 1.13 Software support 1-38 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-38 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-38 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility
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    / Power Fan Speed 2-24 2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled 2-24 2.6.4 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled 2-25 2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage... 2-25 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled 2-25 2.7 Boot menu 2-26 2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On 2-26 2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled
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    equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to the monitor to the graphics card is required to set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS
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    ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard motherboard is set to service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
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    the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you
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    P8Z68-V LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU support Expansion slots Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors Supports 32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0 * The Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0
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    USB 3.0 controller: - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at back panel (blue) Intel® Z68 Express Chipset: - 12 x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors ASUS EPU - EPU ASUS TPU - Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost, TPU (GPU Boost) switch ASUS Power Design - Industry
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    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 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update LucidLogix® Virtu software Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX
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    xii
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    DVD Documentation ASUS P8Z68-V LX motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation
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    bus systems. Moreover, Intel® Z68 Express Chipset also supports iGPU function, letting users enjoy the latest Intel integrated graphic performance. Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer
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    settings, and check the effects with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. True Serial ATA 6Gb/s support The Intel® Z68 Express Chipset natively supports the Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard
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    with just a few clicks away. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in TurboV provides the best O.C. settings in different scenarios. GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated GPU in real time for the best graphics performance. User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. Its
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    BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. ASUS P8Z68-V LX
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    the system hangs due to overclocking failure. C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to their default settings. ErP ready The motherboard is European Union´s Energy
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    or replacing the SSD - Updating IRST 10.5 driver - Updating BIOS • If you want to restore the OS, go to BIOS Option ROM utility and select Acceleration Options to disable Intel® Smart Response Technology. • The performance of Intel® Smart Response Technology varies by SSD. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-7
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    by installed graphics cards. For users with diverse needs, LucidLogix® Virtu™ GPU virtualization provides great flexibility and efficiency. • LucidLogix® Virtu™ supports Windows® 7 operating systems. • Intel® Quick Sync Video feature is supported by Intel® Core™ processor family. • Supports NVIDIA
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    motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P8Z68-V LX
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    in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8Z68-V LX 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    32 11. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-26 3. Intel® CPU socket 4. DDR3 DIMM sockets 5. DRAM LED 1-12 12 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB5~12) 1-32 1-17 . 13. TPU switch 1-36 1-37 14 TPU LED (ELED 730) 1-37 6. MemOK! switch 1-35 15. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) 1-29 7. Onboard LED
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    /removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P8Z68-V LX P8Z68-V LX CPU socket LGA1155 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), and then move it to the right (B) until it is released from
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    of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the CPU notches. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-13
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    6. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer. Some heatsinks come with preapplied thermal paste. If so, skip this step. The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible. DO NOT
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    Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA1155 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. • Use an LGA1155-compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only. The LGA1155 socket above is for reference only. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-15
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    3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN P8Z68-V LX CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8Z68-V LX CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 1.6.3
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    for better performance with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P8Z68-V LX Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 P8Z68-V LX 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-17
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    Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: We recommend you install one memory module in the blue slots (DIMM_A2 or DIMM_B2) to get better performance. Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): Four DIMMs (dual-channel operation): 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    , refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. P8Z68-V LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3-2200MHz capability Vendors
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    No. Size SS/ DS Chip Chip Brand NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM A-Data AX3U1866PB2G8DP2(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.50V • • • G.SKILL F3-14900CL9D8GBXL(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.5V • • • KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3T1K3
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    1.65V 1.65V 1.7V 1.65V 1.65V - DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-21
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    OCZ OCZ3X1333LV6GK(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-20 1.60V OCZ OCZ3G1333LV8GK 8GB(2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-20 1.65V OCZ OCZ3RPR1333C9LV8GK 8GB(2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-20 1.65V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM
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    1G1F1 2GB SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 1.5V • • • SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • • DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • • • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-23
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    . 1. Press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clip. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 1 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1 DIMM notch 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. ASUS P8Z68-V LX
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    the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. P8Z68-V LX CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8Z68-V LX Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC
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    port (pink). This port connects a microphone. 10. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speaker in an 8-channel audio configuration. Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in a 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. ASUS P8Z68-V LX
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    DVI + D-Sub HDMI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI Supported • • • Not supported • During POST, only the monitor connected to the D-Sub port has display. The dual display function works only under Windows. • This motherboard also supports two add-on graphic cards and two onboard VGA outputs at the same time
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    1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. P8Z68-V LX
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    port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8Z68-V LX SPDIF_OUT P8Z68-V LX Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 4. Intel® Z68 check the SATA Mode in the BIOS is [AHCI Mode]. Refer to SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before
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    . If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z68 chipset. P8Z68-V LX SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND
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    are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with the USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed. P8Z68-V LX USB1112 USB910 USB78
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    GND GND GND +12 Volts +12 Volts P8Z68-V LX +5V Standby Power OK GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 P8Z68-V LX ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 ://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-33
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    (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker P8Z68-V LX PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply P8Z68-V LX System panel connector • System power
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    load BIOS default settings. A message will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-35
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    in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. However, the system will use the last setting you have made. 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is
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    the problem is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second. P8Z68-V LX DRAM LED P8Z68-V LX DRAM LED 2. TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable. P8Z68-V LX P8Z68-V LX TPU LED ELED 730 ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-37
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    install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.13.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software
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    and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update
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    to the USB port. 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to enable it. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z68-V LX File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0201 Folder Info 06/17/11 10:23p 4194304 Exit
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    and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to load default BIOS values. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so
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    screen displays may not be same as shown. Before updating BIOS 1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save them on the USB flash drive
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    for the extension. 2. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.07 Current ROM BOARD: P8Z68-V LX VER: 0211 DATE: 06/16/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown
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    BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for details. • Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them. 2-6 ASUS P8Z68-V LX
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    Exit Menu. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. Refer to section 1.9 Jumpers on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7
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    the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage Selects the display language of output, CPU/chassis fan speed the BIOS setup program EFI BIOS Utility - EZ Mode Monday [12/27/2010] P8Z68-V LX BIOS Version : 0211 CPU Type : Intel(R) Core (TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB
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    select ASUS EZ Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF PCI Express
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    the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. user-configurable. A configurable field is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it and press or click on it to display a list of options. 2-10 ASUS P8Z68-V LX
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    allow you to change the system security settings. • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.9 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen
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    in the BIOS setup program. To set an clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. 2-12 ASUS P8Z68-V LX
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    the motherboard. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed: 3400MHz Target DRAM Speed: XXXXMHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Turbo Ratio Auto Internal PLL Overvoltage Auto Memory Frequency Auto iGPU Max. Frequency
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    to the default setting. 2.4.5 iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the maximum frequency for the internal GPU. Use the and keys to adjust the value. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. The values range from 1100MHz to 3000MHz. 2-14 ASUS P8Z68-V LX
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    only when The EPU Power Saving Mode is set to [Enabled] and allows you to set power saving mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 2.4.7 OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM
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    default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press . 2.4.10 set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.185V to 2.135V with a 0.005V interval. According to Intel settings. • The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings. 2-16 ASUS P8Z68-V LX
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    defined by Intel VRM specification and affects CPU voltage. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading. Higher load-line calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. This item allows you to set this function
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    cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU C1E [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2-18 ASUS P8Z68-V LX
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    [iGPU] [PCI/iGPU] [PCI/PCIE] [PCIE/PCI] iGPU Memory [64M] Allows you to set the Internal Graphics Device share memory size. Configuration Set to [AHCI Mode] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver
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    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]. 2-20 ASUS P8Z68-V LX
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    audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] Allows you to select the digital audio output type. Configuartion options: [SPIDF] [HDMI] PCI
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    event. [Enabled] Enables Ring to generate a wake event. Power On By RTC [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event. [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/ Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values. 2-22 ASUS P8Z68-V LX
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    status, and allows you to change the fan settings. EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Standard Chassis Q-Fan Control Enabled Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM Chassis Fan V Anti Surge Support Enabled Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2011 American
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    monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis / Power Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU
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    . The following four items appear only when you set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. Chassis Upper Temperature [70ºC] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values range from 40ºC to 90ºC. Chassis Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100%] Use the and keys to
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    Enabled Option ROM Messages Force BIOS Setup Mode EZ Mode Boot 10 sec] [Until Press ESC] 2.7.3 Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this item is set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 ASUS P8Z68-V LX
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    ] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. [EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, press after POST. 2.7.7 Boot Override These items
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    saved your CMOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2-28 ASUS P8Z68-V LX
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    BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Exit Load Optimized Defaults Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes & Exit ASUS press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and exit�. ASUS EZ Mode This option
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    , TAIWAN R.O.C. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P8Z68-V LX conform with the essential requirements of the
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