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P8Z68-M PRO specifications summary

Storage

Intel

Z68 Express Chipset:

- 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray)

- 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue)

- Intel

Rapid Storage Technology supports RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10

- Support Intel

Smart Response Technology in Windosw Vista/7

ASMedia

PCIe SATA 6Gb/s connector

- 1 x eSATA port at the back I/O (6.0 Gb/s ready)

- 1 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (navy blue)

* These SATA ports are for data hard drives only. ATAPI devices are not

supported.

Audio

Realtek

ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC

- BD Audio Layer Content Protection

- Supports 192Khz/24bit BD Lossless Sound

- Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and Front Panel Jack-

Retasking

- Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O

USB

ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers

- 2 x USB 3.0 ports at back panel (blue)

Intel

Z68 Express Chipset

- 14 x USB 2.0 ports (10 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel)

ASUS unique

features

ASUS Protect 3.0

- EPU

- Anti-Surge protection

- LOW EMI

- ESD

- 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors

ASUS Hybrid Switches

- GPU Boost

- MemOK!

ASUS Exclusive Features

- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user

interface

- MemOK!

- AI Suite II

- AI

- TurboV

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution

- ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink solution & MOS Heatsink

- ASUS Fan Xpert

ASUS Q-Design

- ASUS Q-Slot

- ASUS Q-DIMM

ASUS EZ DIY

- ASUS MyLogo 2

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

- ASUS EZ Flash 2

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Summary of Contents for P8Z68-M PRO

Page 1: ...Motherboard P8Z68 M PRO ...

Page 2: ...nation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product may contain copyrighted software that is licensed under the General Public License GPL and under the Lesser General Public License Version LGPL The GPL and LGPL licensed code in this product is distributed without any warranty Copies of these licenses are included in this produ...

Page 3: ...crew holes 1 10 1 5 3 Motherboard layout 1 11 1 5 4 Layout contents 1 11 1 6 Central Processing Unit CPU 1 12 1 6 1 Installing the CPU 1 12 1 6 2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1 15 1 6 3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1 16 1 7 System memory 1 17 1 7 1 Overview 1 17 1 7 2 Memory configurations 1 18 1 7 3 Installing a DIMM 1 23 1 7 4 Removing a DIMM 1 23 1 8 Expansion slots 1 24 1 8 1 I...

Page 4: ...xx xx xxxx 2 11 2 3 3 System Time xx xx xx 2 11 2 3 4 Security 2 11 2 4 Ai Tweaker menu 2 13 2 4 1 Ai Overclock Tuner Auto 2 14 2 4 2 Turbo Ratio By All Cores 2 14 2 4 3 Internal PLL Overvoltage Auto 2 14 2 4 4 Memory Frequency Auto 2 14 2 4 5 iGPU Max Frequency Auto 2 14 2 4 6 EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled 2 15 2 4 7 OC Tuner 2 15 2 4 8 DRAM Timing Control 2 15 2 4 9 CPU Power Management 2 15 2 ...

Page 5: ...A 2 25 2 6 3 CPU Q Fan Control Enabled 2 25 2 6 4 Chassis Q Fan Control Enabled 2 26 2 6 5 CPU Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage 2 26 2 6 6 Anti Surge Support Enabled 2 26 2 7 Boot menu 2 27 2 7 1 Bootup NumLock State On 2 27 2 7 2 Full Screen Logo Enabled 2 27 2 7 3 Wait for F1 If Error Enabled 2 27 2 7 4 Option ROM Messages Force BIOS 2 28 2 7 5 Setup Mode EZ Mode 2 28 2 7 6 Boot Optio...

Page 6: ...g measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FC...

Page 7: ...isconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard ensure that all power cables are unplugged Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area If you are not sure ...

Page 8: ...entation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase Key Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example Enter means that you must press the Enter or Return key Key1 K...

Page 9: ...QVL for details When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more Windows 32 bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows 32 bit operating system Graphics Multi VGA output support HDMI DP DVI RGB port Supports HDMI with max resolution up to 1920 x 1200 60Hz Supports DP with max resolution up to 2560 x 1600 60Hz S...

Page 10: ...ss Sound Supports Jack Detection Multi streaming and Front Panel Jack Retasking Optical S PDIF out ports at back I O USB ASMedia USB 3 0 controllers 2 x USB 3 0 ports at back panel blue Intel Z68 Express Chipset 14 x USB 2 0 ports 10 ports at mid board 4 ports at back panel ASUS unique features ASUS Protect 3 0 EPU Anti Surge protection LOW EMI ESD 100 All High quality Conductive Polymer Capacitor...

Page 11: ...0Gb s connectors 2 gray 1 navy blue 4 x SATA 3 0Gb s connectors blue 1 x CPU Fan connector 4 pin 1 x Chassis Fan connectors 4 pin 1 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 1 x MemOK Button 1 x TPM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x COM port connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper s BI...

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Page 13: ...5 package with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support 2 channel 4 DIMMs DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2 0 lanes This provides great graphics performance Intel Second Generation Core i7 Core i5 Core i3 processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world 1 1 Welcome Thank you for buying an ASUS P8Z68 M PRO motherboard The motherboard delivers a host of ne...

Page 14: ...ed fast SSD min 18 6GB available capacity required as a cache for frequently accessed data Key benefits include reduced load and wait times and lower power consumption through the elimination of unnecessary hard drive spin This technology combines SSD performance with hard drive capacity operating up to 4X faster than a hard drive only system and an important part of Green ASUS eco friendly comput...

Page 15: ...o without converting it to analog format and keeps the best signal quality Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller It is enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems 8 channel high definition audio The onboard 8 channel HD audio High Definition Audio previously codenamed Azalia CODEC ...

Page 16: ... power supply PSU ASUS Q Design ASUS Q Design enhances your DIY experience The Q Slot and Q DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process Fanless Design stylish heatsink solution The stylish heatsink features a 0 dB thermal solution that offers users a noiseless PC environment Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for motherboard users but also the heatsink design lowers t...

Page 17: ...d lifespan and enhanced thermal capacity ASUS MyLogo2 This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256 color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree 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 Flas...

Page 18: ...e processor family Operating systems must be installed on the HDD to launch Intel Smart Response Technology The capacity of the SSD is reserved for caching function Before applying Intel Smart Response Technology set the SATA Mode BIOS item to RAID mode in BIOS setup Refer to SATA Configuration in Chapter 2 for details To install Intel Smart Response Technology 1 Place the support DVD to the optic...

Page 19: ...chnology You need at least one SSD 18 6GB and one HDD as a set to enable Intel Smart Response Technology A single SSD can only be assigned to one HDD for caching The maximum caching size on the SSD is 64GB If the SSD exceeds 64GB storage capacity left out of caching can still be identified by the system for normal storage Be sure to disable the acceleration function of Intel Smart Response Technol...

Page 20: ...o feature is supported by Intel Core processor family Supports NVIDIA GF4xx 5xx series AMD HD5xxx 6xxx series graphic cards Hardware installation To install LucidLogix Virtu 1 Place the support DVD to the optical drive The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has enabled the Autorun feature 2 Click the Drivers tab then click LucidLogix Virtu software 3 Follow the onscreen instructions...

Page 21: ... object or a metal object such as the power supply case to avoid damaging them due to static electricity Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is d...

Page 22: ...ou physical injury and damage motherboard components 1 5 1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below 1 5 2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis Do not o...

Page 23: ...28 17 System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL 1 33 8 LPT connector 26 1 pin LPT 1 33 18 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB5 14 1 31 9 MemOK switch 1 34 19 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT 1 29 10 DRAM LED 1 35 20 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP 1 28 P8Z68 M PRO PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 PCI1 PCI2 USB78 USB56 USB910 USB1112 USB1314 AAFP EATXPWR CPU_FAN PWR_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power Super ...

Page 24: ...s incompatible with the LGA1155 socket DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket Keep the cap after installing the motherboard ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization RMA requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation removal or misplacement los...

Page 25: ... tab only 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 5 Position the CPU over the socket ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom left corner of the socket and then fit the socket alignment keys into the CPU notches PnP cap ...

Page 26: ...retention tab 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 pre applied thermal paste If so skip this step The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible DO NOT eat it If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin wash it off immediately and seek profe...

Page 27: ...nsure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly The type of CPU heatsink and fan assembly may differ but the installation steps and functions should remain the same The illustration above is for reference only To install the CPU heatsink and fan 1 Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU ensuring that the four fasteners match ...

Page 28: ...connector 1 6 3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan 1 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard 2 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise 3 Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard A A B B A A B B CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P8Z68 M PRO P8Z...

Page 29: ...mption The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets 4 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard 5 Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling P8Z68 M PRO P8Z68 M PRO 240 pin DDR3 DIMM sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 Recommended memory conf...

Page 30: ...r more memory on the motherboard the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less For effective use of memory we recommend that you do any of the following Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32 bit Windows OS Install a 64 bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb 64MB chips or less ...

Page 31: ...DS 9 9 9 27 1 65V CORSAIR CMT6GX3M3A2000C8 XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 8 9 8 24 1 65V G SKILL F3 16000CL9D 4GBFLS XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65V G SKILL F3 16000CL9D 4GBTD XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 27 1 65V G SKILL F3 16000CL6T 6GBPIS XMP 6GB 3x 2GB DS 6 9 6 24 1 65V GEIL GUP34GB2000C9DC XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 28 1 65V KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2x 2GB DS 1 65V KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3W1K2 4GX ...

Page 32: ...CL9T 6GBNQ XMP 6GB 3 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5V 1 6V G SKILL F3 12800CL7D 8GBRH XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB DS 7 8 7 24 1 6V G SKILL F3 12800CL8D 8GBECO XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB DS 8 8 8 24 XMP 1 35V G SKILL F3 12800CL9D 8GBRL XMP 8GB 2 x 4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5V GEIL GET316GB1600C9QC XMP 16GB 4x 4GB DS 9 9 9 28 1 6V GEIL GV34GB1600C8DC XMP 2GB DS 8 8 8 28 1 6V Kingmax FLGD45F B8MF7 MAEH XMP 1GB SS 7 Kingmax FLGE85F B8KJ9A FE...

Page 33: ...8M88BA12N 9 9 9 24 1 3V low voltage GEIL GV34GB1333C9DC 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5V GEIL GVP34GB1333C7DC 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 7 7 7 24 1 5V Hynix HMT112U6TFR8A H9 1GB SS Hynix H5TC1G83TFRH9A 1 35V low voltage Hynix HMT325U6BFR8C H9 2GB SS Hynix H5TQ2G83BFRH9C Hynix HMT125U6TFR8A H9 2GB DS Hynix H5TC1G83TFRH9A 1 35V low voltage Hynix HMT351U6BFR8C H9 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83BFRH9C Kingmax FLFD45F B8KL9 NAE...

Page 34: ...UB4GS 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C Super Talent W1333UX6GM 6GB 3x 2GB DS Micron 0BF27D9KPT 9 9 9 24 1 5V Transcend TS256MLK64V3U 2GB DS Micron 9GF27D9KPT Vendors Part No Size SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM Crucial CT12864BA1067 8FF 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 Crucial CT25664BA1067 16FF 2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0 AE F 1GB SS...

Page 35: ...pport the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clip The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components 1 Press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM 3 DIMM notch 2 1 DIMM slot key T...

Page 36: ...ard is completely seated on the slot 5 Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier 6 Replace the system cover 1 8 2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card configure it by adjusting the software settings 1 Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings if any See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup 2 Assign an IRQ to the card 3 Install...

Page 37: ...mper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After clearing the CMOS reinstall the battery You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking For system failure due to overclocking use the CPU Parameter Recall C P R feature Shut down and reboot the system then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values To erase the RTC RAM 1 Turn OFF the computer and un...

Page 38: ...page for the LAN port LED indicators ACT LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection LAN port LED indications LAN port SPEED LED ACT LINK LED 7 Center Subwoofer port orange This port connects the center subwoofer speakers 8 Rear Speaker Out port black This port co...

Page 39: ... data storage only We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3 0 devices to USB 3 0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3 0 devices 15 DVI D port This port is for any DVI D compatible device DVI D can t be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and isn t compatible with DVI I 16 DisplayPort This port is for a DisplayPort compatible devices 17 USB 2 0 ports 3 and 4 These two 4 pin ...

Page 40: ... setup to HD If you want to connect an AC 97 front panel audio module to this connector set the item to AC97 By default this connector is set to HD See section 2 5 6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details P8Z68 M PRO P8Z68 M PRO Front panel audio connector AAFP PIN 1 GND PRESENCE SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD audio compliant pin definition PIN 1 AGND NC...

Page 41: ...the SATA Mode in the BIOS is AHCI Mode Refer to 2 5 4 SATA Configuration for details You must install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows XP SP3 or later versions SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RS...

Page 42: ... 5 4 SATA Configuration for details You must install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows XP SP3 or later versions SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND P8Z68 M PRO P8Z68 M PRO Intel SATA 6...

Page 43: ...5V USB_P10 USB_P10 GND NC USB 5V USB_P9 USB_P9 GND USB910 PIN 1 USB 5V USB_P8 USB_P8 GND NC USB 5V USB_P7 USB_P7 GND USB78 PIN 1 USB 5V USB_P6 USB_P6 GND NC USB 5V USB_P5 USB_P5 GND USB56 PIN 1 7 CPU and Chassis fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN 4 pin CHA_FAN 3 pin PWR_FAN Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pi...

Page 44: ...er is inadequate If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http support asus com PowerSupplyCalculator PSCalculator aspx SLanguage en us for details P8Z68 M PRO P8Z68 M PRO ATX power connectors EATXPWR PIN 1 GND 5 Volts 5 Volts 5 Volts 5 Volts GND GND GND PSON GND 12 Volts 3 Volts 3 Volts 12 Volts 12 ...

Page 45: ...em warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWRSW This 2 pin connector is for the system power button Reset button 2 pin RESET This 2 pin connector is for the chassis mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power PIN 1 Requires an ATX power supply PLED SPEAKER PLED PLED 5V Ground Ground Speaker IDE...

Page 46: ...t one set of failsafe settings If the test fails the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases indicating different test processes Due to memory tuning requirement the system automatically reboots when each timing set is tested If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning process the DRAM_LED lights continuously Repla...

Page 47: ...switch allows you to enable or disable the GPU Boost function P8Z68 M PRO P8Z68 M PRO GPU Boost switch GPU Boost SB_PWR ON Standby Power Powered Off OFF P8Z68 M PRO P8Z68 M PRO Onboard LED 2 DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process If an error is found the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is solved This user friendly desi...

Page 48: ...1 36 Chapter 1 Product introduction 3 GPU Boost LED The GPU Boost LED lights when the GPU Boost switch is turned to Enable P8Z68 M PRO P8Z68 M PRO GPU Boost LED GPU_LED ...

Page 49: ...at comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers software applications and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE to run the DVD The following screen is for reference only The contents of the Support DV...

Page 50: ...1 38 Chapter 1 Product introduction ...

Page 51: ... and then click ASUS Update from the popup menu The ASUS Update main screen appears From the list select either of the following methods Updating from the Internet a Select Update BIOS from the Internet then click Next b Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic then click Next c From the FTP site select the BIOS version that you wish to download then click Next 2 1 1 ASUS Upda...

Page 52: ... Before you start using this utility download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www asus com To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 1 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file 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 Enter to enable it Flash Info MODEL P8Z68 M PRO VER 0201 DATE 06 2...

Page 53: ... to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to the USB port 3 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file 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 F5 to load ...

Page 54: ...rocess The succeeding utility screens are for reference only The actual utility 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 NTFS is not supported und...

Page 55: ... flash drive is not write protected and has at least 4096KB free space to save the file 1 At the FreeDOS prompt type bupdater o filename and press Enter The filename is any user assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1 07 Current ROM Update ROM Note Saving BIOS PATH A BOARD...

Page 56: ...eys to select the BIOS file and press Enter BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to confirm BIOS update Are you sure to update BIOS Yes No 4 Select Yes and press Enter When BIOS update is done press ESC to exit BIOS Updater Restart your computer DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure For BIOS Updater version 1 04 or later t...

Page 57: ...assis Press the power button to turn the system off then back on Do this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program Th...

Page 58: ... Advanced Mode Temperature Voltage Fan Speed CPU 113 0ºF 45 0ºC CPU 1 248V 5V 5 160V CPU_FAN 4485RPM PWR_FAN N A MB 75 2ºF 40 0ºC 3 3V 3 344V 12V 12 248V CHA_FAN N A English EFI BIOS Utility EZ Mode Monday 12 27 2010 Normal Quiet Performance Energy Saving System Performance Boot Menu F8 Default F5 Use the mouse to drag or keyboard to navigate to decide the boot priority Boot Priority Exits the BIO...

Page 59: ...nctions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Version 2 00 1201 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Enabled Disabled Asmedia USB 3 0 Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F5 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit F12 Print Screen Back Advanced Onboard Devices Configuration E...

Page 60: ...iguration options for that item Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or Page Up Page Down keys to display the other items on the screen Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program Use the navigation keys to select items i...

Page 61: ...orgotten 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 show the default Not Installed After you set a password these items show Installed Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit EFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode Choose the sys...

Page 62: ... when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed User Password If you have set a user password you must enter the user password for accessing the system The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a user passwor...

Page 63: ...ter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F5 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit F12 Print Screen EFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode Scroll down to display the following items Version 2 00 1201 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Target CPU Turbo Mode Speed 3400MHz Target DRAM Speed XXXXMHz Target DRAM Speed xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed DRAM Voltage 1 500v Auto VCCIO Vo...

Page 64: ...tAdjust in OS All numbers of active cores can be set to an individual Turbo ratio in BIOS By ALL Cores Can Adjust in OS XX This item appears only when you set the Turbo Ratio item to By ALL Cores Can Adjust in OS Use the and keys to adjust the value 1 2 3 4 Core Ratio Limit XX This item appears only when you set the Turbo Ratio item to By Per Core Cannot Adjust in OS Use the and keys to adjust the...

Page 65: ...ystem to become unstable If this happens revert to the default settings 2 4 9 CPU Power Management The sub items in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features CPU Ratio Auto Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non turbo CPU ratio Use and keys or the numeric keypad to adjust the value The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enable...

Page 66: ...fset the voltage by a positive value To offset the voltage by a negative value CPU Voltage Auto This item appears only when the EPU Power Saving Mode item is set to Disabled and allows you to set the Offset voltage The values range from 0 315V to 0 635V with a 0 005V interval Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently and set...

Page 67: ... risk levels of high voltage settings The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings 2 4 16 Load Line Calibration Auto Load line is 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 ...

Page 68: ...nced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit CPU Configuration Parameters EFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F5 Optimized Defaults F10 Save ESC Exit F12 Print Screen Version 2 00 1201 Copyright C 2010 American Me...

Page 69: ...lows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously enabling one system to virtually function as several systems Disabled Disables this function Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST Disabled The CPU runs at its default speed Enabled The operating system controls the CPU speed Tu...

Page 70: ...ration While entering Setup the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port SATA Mode AHCI Mode Allows you to set the SATA configuration Disabled Disables the SATA function IDE Mode Set to IDE Mode when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devic...

Page 71: ... 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 Enabl...

Page 72: ... the controller Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled This item appears only when you set the Realtek LAN Controller item to Enabled and allows you to enable or disable the Rom Help of the Realtek LAN controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled Asmedia USB 3 0 Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the USB 3 0 controller Disabled Disables the controller Asmedia USB 3 0 Battery Charging Support Disabled Thi...

Page 73: ...A on the 5VSB lead Power On By PCI Disabled Disabled Disables the PCI devices to generate a wake event Enabled Enables the PCI devices to generate a wake event Power On By PCIE Disabled Disabled Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event Enabled Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event Power On By Ring Disabled Disabled Disables Ring to generate a wake event Enabled Enables Ring t...

Page 74: ... F10 Save ESC Exit F12 Print Screen EFI BIOS Utility Advanced Mode CPU Temperature 45ºC 113ºF MB Temperature 34ºC 93ºF CPU Fan Speed 2606 RPM Chassis Fan 1 Speed N A Power Fan Speed N A CPU Q Fan Control Enabled CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM CPU Fan Profile Standard Chassis Q Fan Control Enabled Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM Chassis Fan Profile Standard CPU Voltage 1 216 V Scroll down to d...

Page 75: ...you enable the CPU Q Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan Standard Sets to Standard to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature Silent Sets to 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 assign detailed fan speed control ...

Page 76: ... 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 adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 60 to 100 When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit the chassis f...

Page 77: ...c 5 sec 6 sec 7 sec 8 sec 9 sec 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 Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Version 2 00 1201 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Select the keyboard NumLock state Select Screen Select Item Enter S...

Page 78: ...ult screen for entering the BIOS setup program 2 7 6 Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system To select the boot device during system startup press F8 when ASUS Logo appears To access Windows OS in Safe Mode press F8 after POS...

Page 79: ...IMM module installed on the selected slot Configuration options Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4 2 8 3 ASUS O C Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created Save to Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash and create a profile Key in a profile number from one to eight press E...

Page 80: ...xit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved When you select this option or if you press F10 a confirmation window appears Select Yes to save changes and exit Discard Changes Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes When you select this option or if you press Esc a confirmation window appears Select Yes to discard changes and exit ASUS EZ Mode This ...

Page 81: ...510 739 3777 Fax 1 510 608 4555 Web site usa asus com Technical Support Telephone 1 812 282 2787 Support fax 1 812 284 0883 Online support support asus com ASUS Computer GmbH Germany and Austria Address Harkort Str 21 23 D 40880 Ratingen Germany Fax 49 2102 959911 Web site www asus de Online contact www asus de sales Technical Support Telephone Component 49 1805 010923 Telephone System Notebook Ee...

Page 82: ... declare the following apparatus Product name Motherboard Model name P8Z68 M PRO conform with the essential requirements of the following directives 2004 108 EC EMC Directive EN 55022 2006 A1 2007 EN 61000 3 2 2006 EN 55013 2001 A1 2003 A2 2006 EN 55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 EN 61000 3 3 2008 EN 55020 2007 1999 5 EC R TTE Directive EN 300 328 V1 7 1 2006 05 EN 300 440 1 V1 4 1 2008 05 EN 300 440 2 ...

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