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Contents

Notices ......................................................................................................... vi
Safety information ..................................................................................... vii
About this guide ....................................................................................... viii

P8Z68-V LX specifications summary

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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

Virtu

Solution ...........................................................1-6

1.4

Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-9

1.5

Motherboard overview ............................................................... 1-10

1.5.1

Placement direction ...................................................... 1-10

1.5.2

Screw 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

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1.7.3

Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 1-24

1.7.4

Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 1-24

1.8

Expansion slots .......................................................................... 1-25

1.8.1

Installing an expansion card ......................................... 1-25

1.8.2

Configuring an expansion card

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1.8.3

PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots ............................................... 1-25

1.8.4

PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots ............................................. 1-25

1.8.5

PCI slots ........................................................................ 1-25

1.9

Jumpers ...................................................................................... 1-26

Summary of Contents for P8Z68-V LX

Page 1: ...Motherboard P8Z68 V LX ...

Page 2: ...anation 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 prod...

Page 3: ...nt direction 1 10 1 5 2 Screw 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 19 1 7 3 Installing a DIMM 1 24 1 7 4 Removing a DIMM 1 24 1 8 Exp...

Page 4: ...Updater 2 4 2 2 BIOS setup program 2 7 2 3 Main menu 2 11 2 3 1 System Language English 2 11 2 3 2 System Date Day 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 Po...

Page 5: ...2 CPU Chassis 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 2 26 2 7 3 Wait for F1 If Error Enabled 2 26 2 7 4 Option ROM Messages Force BIOS 2 27 2 7 5 Setup Mode E...

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: ...r 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 and DVI D RGB port Supports HDMI with max resolution up to 1920 x 1200 60Hz Supports DVI with max resolution up to 1920 x 1200 60Hz Supports RGB with max resolution up to 2048 x 1536 75Hz Maximu...

Page 10: ...er Design ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface MemOK AI Suite II AI Charger Anti Surge Disk Unlocker ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design Heat sink solution ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY ASUS O C Tuner ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q Slot ASUS exclusive overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 vCore Adjustable CPU voltage a...

Page 11: ... PDIF Out Header 1 x COM connector 24 pin EATX Power connector 8 pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel 1 x MemOK Button 1 x TPU GPU Boost switch BIOS features 64 Mb Flash ROM UEFI AMI BIOS PnP DMI2 0 WfM2 0 SM BIOS 2 5 ACPI 2 0a Multi language BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 F12 PrintScreen Function Manageability WfM 2 0 DMI 2 0 WOL by PME WOR by PME PXE Accessories 2 x Serial ATA 6...

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Page 13: ... LGA1155 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 V LX motherboard The motherboard delivers a host...

Page 14: ...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 computing Intel Smart Response Technology supports Windows 7 Vista OS Intel Smart R...

Page 15: ...Express 2 0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2 0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance S PDIF out connector at the back I O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via the optical S PDIF SONY PHILIPS Digital Interface out connecor at the back I O The S PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it...

Page 16: ...ty This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of the button to patch memory issues MemOK determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system boot success Get your system up and running in no time ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of real time OC now a reality with the ASUS TurboV This easy OC tool allows you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS and its us...

Page 17: ...you you to supervise overclocking energy management fan speed control voltage and sensor readings All in one software offers diverse and ease to use functions with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities Ai Charger ASUS Ai Charger the latest Ai Charger version brings you to a new level of USB3 0 fast charging experience With its easy and user friendly interface you can not onl...

Page 18: ... frequently accessed operations speeding up hard drive main memory interaction Key benefits are expedited hard drive speeds reduced load and wait times and maximized storage utilization Power consumption also goes down by reducing unnecessary hard drive spin Intel Smart Response Technology supports Windows 7 Vista operating systems Intel Smart Response Technology is supported by 2nd generation Int...

Page 19: ...support Intel Smart Response Technology 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 ...

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 de...

Page 22: ...you 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 six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis Do not ov...

Page 23: ... SPDIF_OUT 1 30 8 Intel Z68 Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA3G_1 4 blue 1 30 17 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP 1 29 9 Intel Z68 Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_1 2 gray 1 31 P8Z68 V LX PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_1 PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 USB56 USB78 USB910 USB1112 PANEL SPDIF_OUT AAFP CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power Super I O ALC 887 EPU RT...

Page 24: ...e damage is shipment transit related 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 loss incorrect removal of the PnP cap 1 6 1 Installing t...

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 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8Z68 V LX P8Z...

Page 29: ...n a DDR2 DIMM socket DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption 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 V LX P8Z68 V LX 240 pin DDR3 DIMM sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel S...

Page 30: ...troduction 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 ...

Page 31: ...sized channel is then mapped for single channel operation Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimum compatibility we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor Due to the memory address limitation on 32 bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less For effective use of memory we...

Page 32: ...7 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 XMP 4GB 2x 2GB DS 1 65V KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2 x 2GB DS 9 1 65V KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3W1K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3x 2GB DS 1 65V KINGSTON KHX2000C9AD3T1K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3x 2GB DS 1 65V OCZ...

Page 33: ...BNQ 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 FEIS XMP ...

Page 34: ... GL1L128M88BA12N 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 B8...

Page 35: ...1108BDSE DJ F 7 1 5V KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7 4G 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR 7 1 5V Micron MT8JTF12864AZ 1G1F1 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 Micron MT16JTF25664AZ 1G1F1 2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 Vendors Part No Size SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM PSC AL7F8G73F DJ2 1GB SS PSC A3P1GF3FGF PSC AL8F8G73F DJ2 2GB DS PSC A3P1GF3FGF SAMSUNG M378B2873FHS CH...

Page 36: ...DIMM Support 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 Locked Retaining Clip 3 U...

Page 37: ...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 the software drivers for the expansion card When using PCI cards on shared slots ensure ...

Page 38: ...e the jumper 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 compute...

Page 39: ...a activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection LAN port LED indications LAN port SPEED LED ACT LINK LED 5 Center Subwoofer port orange This port connects the center subwoofer speakers 6 Rear Speaker Out port black This port connects the rear speakers in a 4 channel 6 channel or 8 channel audio configuration 7 Line In port light blue This port connects the tape CD DVD player or other audio sources 8 Line Out p...

Page 40: ... is for a High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI connector and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD Blu Ray and other protected content 15 USB 2 0 ports 3 and 4 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports connect to USB 2 0 1 1 devices Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Port Headset 2 channel 4 channel 6 channel 8 channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out ...

Page 41: ... 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 V LX P8Z68 V LX Front panel audio connector AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 SENSE2_RETUR SENSE1_RETUR PRESENCE GND PORT2 L SENSE_SEND PORT2 R PORT1 R PORT1 L HD audio compliant pin definition NC NC NC AGND L...

Page 42: ...Q please 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 using Serial ATA hard disk drives The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are using Windows XP SP3 or later versions P8Z68 V LX P8Z68 V LX SATA 3 0Gb s connectors GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND SATA3G...

Page 43: ... create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to RAID Mode Refer to section SATA Configuration for details When using NCQ set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to AHCI Mode Refer to section 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 on...

Page 44: ...N2 CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM GND 12V Rotation PWR_FAN 6 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB5 12 These connectors 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 480Mbp...

Page 45: ...not boot up We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power consuming devices or when you intend to install additional devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power 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 ...

Page 46: ...able to this connector The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD System warning speaker 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system 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 c...

Page 47: ...et 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 Replace the ...

Page 48: ...e system for fast yet stable clock speeds For ensuring the system performance turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off When the TPU switch is set to Enable it can be used as GPU Boost switch The TPU LED ELED 730 near the TPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned to Enable Refer to section 1 12 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the TPU LED If you change the sw...

Page 49: ...he LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is solved This user friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second P8Z68 V LX P8Z68 V LX DRAM LED DRAM LED 2 TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable P8Z68 V LX TPU LED ELED 730 P8Z68 V LX ...

Page 50: ... DVD that 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 Sup...

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 V LX VER 0201 DATE 05 26...

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 8192KB 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: ...ys 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 th...

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: ...d 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_FAN1 N A CHA_FAN2 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 t...

Page 59: ...tions for special functions 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 Dev...

Page 60: ...guration 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 in...

Page 61: ...S 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 system default langu...

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: ...Select Item Enter 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...

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: ...appens 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 Enabled Allows you to enable or disable ...

Page 66: ...lows you to set the Offset voltage The values range from 0 315V to 0 635V with a 0 005V interval 2 4 11 DRAM Voltage Auto Allows you to set the DRAM voltage The values range from 1 185V to 2 135V with a 0 005V interval According to Intel CPU specification DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1 65V may damage the CPU permanently We recommend you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1...

Page 67: ...nc CPU Configuration System Agent Configuration PCH Configuration SATA Configuration USB Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration APM 2 4 14 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...

Page 68: ...sabled Enabled Allows 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...

Page 69: ...pport for add on VGA devices Set this item to Enabled to enable Lucid Virtu Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 5 3 PCH Configuration High Precision Timer Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 5 4 SATA Configuration While entering Setup the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices The SATA Port items show...

Page 70: ...ion 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 dev...

Page 71: ...roller 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 Back Enabled Enabled Enables the rear USB 3 0 controller Disabled Disables the controller Asmedia USB 3 0 Battery Charging Support Disabled Th...

Page 72: ...ovides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Power On By PS 2 Mouse Disabled Disabled Disables the Power On by a PS 2 mouse Enabled Enables the Power On by a PS 2 mouse This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A 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 PC...

Page 73: ...ve 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 Chassis Fan 2 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...

Page 74: ...nable 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 param...

Page 75: ...s 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 adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle The values range from 60 to 100 When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit the chas...

Page 76: ...ec 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 Select...

Page 77: ... default 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 afte...

Page 78: ...odule 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 Enter ...

Page 79: ...the Exit 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 ...

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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 V LX 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 V...

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