Asus P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 User Manual

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Page 1 - Motherboard

MotherboardP8Z68DELUXE/GEN3

Page 2 - September 2011

xP8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 /Core™ i5 / Cor

Page 3 - Contents

3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.10 Updating BIOSThe ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability,

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ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-33Chapter 3Updating the BIOS through the InternetTo update the BIOS through the Internet:1. From the ASUS Update screen, sel

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3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3• The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual BIOS information vary by models.• Refer to t

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ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-35Chapter 33.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utilityThe ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a b

Page 7 - Safety information

3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to

Page 8 - About this guide

ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-37Chapter 3Booting the system in DOS environment1. Insert the USB ash drive with the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater to th

Page 9 - Typography

3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 32. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When BIOS backup is done, press any

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ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-39Chapter 34. Select Yes and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater. Restart

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3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3

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ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 4-1Chapter 4If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE fr

Page 13 - Chapter 1

xi(continued on the next page)P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 specications summaryAudio Realtek® ALC889 8-channel High Denition Audio CODEC - Absolute Pitch 19

Page 14 - 1.3 Special features

4-2 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.2.2 Obtaining the software manualsThe software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instruct

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ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 4-3Chapter 44.3 Software informationMost of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you

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4-4 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.2 DIGI+ VRMASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance reliabilit

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ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 4-5Chapter 44.3.3 BT GO!BT GO! connects a bluetooth (BT) device with the motherboard through Bluetooth connection for le tran

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4-6 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.4 TurboV EVOASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency and re

Page 19 - Chapter 2

ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 4-7Chapter 4Using Advanced ModeClick More Settings, and then click the Advanced Mode tab to adjust the advanced voltage setting

Page 20 - 2.2 Motherboard overview

4-8 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4• Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. Refer to Ch

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ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 4-9Chapter 43. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows

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4-10 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.5 EPUEPU is an energy-efcient tool that satises different computing needs. This utility provides sever

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ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 4-11Chapter 4Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software c

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xii*Specications are subject to change without notice.P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 specications summaryASUS exclusive overclocking featuresPrecision Tweaker 2:

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4-12 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.7 Probe IIProbe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts yo

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ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 4-13Chapter 44.3.8 Audio congurationsThe Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate aud

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4-14 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.4 RAID congurationsThe motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solutions:• Intel® Rapid Storage Tec

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ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 4-15Chapter 44.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disksThe motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performan

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4-16 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Creating a RAID setTo create a RAID set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and pres

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ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 4-17Chapter 45. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks th

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4-18 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Deleting a RAID setTake caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when

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ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 4-19Chapter 44.4.5 Marvell RAID utilityThe onboard Marvell SATA 6.0 Gb/s controller allows you to create a RAID 0 or RAID 1 a

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4-20 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44. Use the up or down arrow key to move the selection bar and press <Enter> to congure further RAID s

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ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 4-21Chapter 46. Press <F10>. The following warning message appears: Press <Y> to save the RAID setting and exit

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ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 1-1Chapter 11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new fea

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4-22 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Do you want to delete this virtual disk ? Yes NoDelete Virtual Disk2. The following w

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ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 4-23Chapter 4Intel® Smart Response TechnologyIntel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance. It uses an ins

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4-24 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 43. Select Disable Acceleration to disable this function and select Change Mode to switch acceleration mode t

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ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 4-25Chapter 44.5 Creating a RAID driver diskA oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows® operating

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4-26 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installationTo install the RAID driver in Windows® XP:1.

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ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 4-27Chapter 44.5.4 Using a USB oppy disk driveDue to OS limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB oppy disk drive wh

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4-28 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 48. Find the [HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_DesktopWorkstationServer] and [HardwareIds.scsi.iaStor_DesktopWorkstati

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ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 5-1Chapter 55.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technologyThe motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install

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5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology supportChapter 55. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics

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ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 5-3Chapter 55.1.4 Installing the device driversRefer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install

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1-2 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 11.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsLGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™

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5-4 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology supportChapter 55.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technologyThe motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface)

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ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 5-5Chapter 54. Align and rmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the goldngers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connec

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5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology supportChapter 5B1. If you cannot see the NVIDIA Control Panel item in step (A), select Personalize.B2. From

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ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 5-7Chapter 5B4. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel.B5. The NVIDIA Control Panel win

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5-8 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology supportChapter 5d-Mode (output from the discrete GPU)i-Mode (output from the Sandy Bridge GPU)5.3 LucidLogix®

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ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 5-9Chapter 55.3.2 Software congurationAfter you successfully installed the LucidLogix® Virtu™ from the support DVD that comes

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5-10 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology supportChapter 5To open the control panel1. Right-click LucidLogix® Virtu™ icon in the notication area and s

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ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax +886-2-2890-

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EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.

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ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 1-3Chapter 1Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 SupportThe motherboard supports DDR3 me

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1-4 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 12X Precise Power ControlASUS DIGI+ VRM delivers twice the precision power, intelligently adjusting PWM vol

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ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 1-5Chapter 11.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal SolutionASUS Fanless Design—Heat-pipe solutionThe ASUS heat-pipe features 0-dB thermal so

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1-6 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 1ASUS EZ-Flash 2ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using

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ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-12.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any mother

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iiE6848First Edition September 2011Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softw

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2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2Refer to 2.2.7 Internal connectors and 2.3.10 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel

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ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-3Chapter 2Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots Page1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2-312. LGA115

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2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for

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ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-5Chapter 2Recommended memory congurations2.2.3 System memoryThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual

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2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2Memory congurationsYou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM

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ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-7Chapter 2P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2133(O.C.) MHz capability* The above QVL is for t

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2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability* The above QVL is fo

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ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-9Chapter 2P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability (continued)P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 M

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2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333 MHz capability (continued)Vendor Pa

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ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-11Chapter 2P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333 MHz capability (continued)Vendor Part No. Si

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iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety i

Page 73 - 3.3 Main menu

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066 MHz capabilitySide(s): SS - Single-

Page 74

ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-13Chapter 22.2.4 Expansion slotsEnsure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so

Page 75 - 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2• In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0/ 2.0 x16_1 slot (navy blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics c

Page 76

ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-15Chapter 22.2.5 Onboard switchesOnboard switches allow you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case syst

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2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 23. MemOK! switchInstalling DIMMs that are incompatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failur

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ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-17Chapter 24. TPU switchTurning this switch to Enable will automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock spee

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2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 25. EPU switchTurning this switch to Enable will automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelli

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ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-19Chapter 22.2.6 Onboard LEDs1. POST State LEDsThe POST State LEDs of CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD indicate key components

Page 81

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 23. TPU LEDThe TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable.4. EPU LEDThe EPU LED lights when

Page 82 - 3.5 Advanced menu

ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-21Chapter 25. Q-Code LEDsThe Q-Code LED design provides you the 2-digit display, allowing you to know the system status. Ref

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ivContentsChapter 3: BIOS setup3.1 Knowing BIOS ... 3-13.2

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2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2Code Description31Memory Installed32 – 36CPU post-memory initialization37 – 3APost-Memory System Agent in

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ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-23Chapter 2Q-Code table (continued)Code Description63 – 67CPU DXE initialization is started68PCI host bridge initialization69

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2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2Code DescriptionACReserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)ADReady To Boot eventAELegacy Boot

Page 87

ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-25Chapter 22.2.7 Internal connectors1. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray])These connectors

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2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3–6 [blue])These connectors connect to Serial

Page 89

ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-27Chapter 23. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [navy blue])These connectors connect to Serial ATA

Page 90

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 24. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34)This connector is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies

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ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-29Chapter 26. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2)This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a

Page 92

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 28. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin PWR_FAN1

Page 93 - 3.6 Monitor menu

ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-31Chapter 29. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O modul

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v4.3.6 FAN Xpert... 4-114.3.7 Probe II...

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2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with A

Page 96 - 3.7 Boot menu

ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-33Chapter 2• System power LED (2-pin PLED)This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED ca

Page 97 - 3.8 Tools menu

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.3 Building your computer system2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system1 bag of scr

Page 98

ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-35Chapter 2AB1232.3.2 CPU installationThe LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU

Page 99 - 3.9 Exit menu

2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2CBA564

Page 100 - 3.10 Updating BIOS

ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-37Chapter 22.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installationApply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU

Page 101

2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly2ABBA1

Page 102

ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-39Chapter 2123To remove a DIMM2.3.4 DIMM installationBA

Page 103 - Drive Folder Info

2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.3.5 Motherboard installation21The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard lay

Page 104

ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-41Chapter 2DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.3

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viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two cond

Page 106 - P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3

2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.3.6 ATX Power connection12OR OR

Page 107

ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-43Chapter 22.3.7 SATA device connectionOR2OR1

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2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.3.8 Front I/O ConnectorIDE_LEDPOWER SWRESET SWIDE_LED-IDE_LED+PWRResetGroundGround1 2To install ASUS Q

Page 109 - Chapter 4

ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-45Chapter 22.3.9 Expension Card installationTo install PCIe x16 cardsTo install PCIe x1 cards To install PCI cards

Page 110

2-46 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.3.10 Rear panel connectionRear panel connectors1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 9. Optical S/PDIF O

Page 111 - 4.3 Software information

ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-47Chapter 2*** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel congurationPort Headset 2-channel4-channel 6-channel 8-channelLight Blue Line In

Page 112 - 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM

2-48 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2Connect to Headphone and MicConnect to Stereo SpeakersConnect to 2.1 channel Speakers2.3.11 Audio I/O co

Page 113 - Device list

ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-49Chapter 2Connect to 4.1 channel SpeakersConnect to 5.1 channel SpeakersConnect to 7.1 channel SpeakersWhen the DTS Surround

Page 114

2-50 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.4 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2.

Page 115

ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-1Chapter 3Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.1 Knowing BIOSThe ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyon

Page 116 - Using Fast Tuning

viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating t

Page 117 - Using Extreme Tuning

3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.2.1 EZ ModeBy default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you

Page 118

ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-3Chapter 33.2.2 Advanced ModeThe Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS sett

Page 119

3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main

Page 120

ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-5Chapter 33.3 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main men

Page 121

3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Administrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator passw

Page 122 - 4.4 RAID congurations

ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-7Chapter 33.4 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when cha

Page 123

3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequ

Page 124

ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-9Chapter 3The following items appears only when you set the Initiate iGPU items to [Enabled].iGPU Max. Frequency [XXXX]Use th

Page 125

3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Turbo Mode [Enabled]This item appears only when you set the EIST item to [Enabled].[Enabled] Allows processor core

Page 126

ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-11Chapter 3VRM Fixed Frequency Mode [XXX]This item appears only when you set the VRM Frequency item to [Manual] and allows yo

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viiiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis g

Page 128

3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3CPU Voltage [Offset Mode][Manual Mode] Allows you to set a xed CPU voltage.[Offset Mode] Allows you to set the O

Page 129

ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-13Chapter 3DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto]Allows you to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. The values

Page 130

3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to ma

Page 131

ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-15Chapter 33.5.1 CPU CongurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects

Page 132

3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Hyper-threading [Enabled]The Intel Hyper-Threading Technology allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as two l

Page 133

ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-17Chapter 33.5.2 System Agent Conguration3.5.3 PCH CongurationInitiate Graphic Adapter [PCIE/PCI]Allows you to decide whi

Page 134

3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.5.4 SATA CongurationWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA

Page 135

ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-19Chapter 3[Disabled] Disables the SATA function.[Enhanced] Set to [Enhanced] to support two SATA 6.0 Gb/s and two SATA 3.0

Page 136

3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.5.5 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.The USB Devices item sho

Page 137 - Chapter 5

ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-21Chapter 33.5.6 Onboard Devices CongurationScroll down to display the following items:MainAi TweakerAdvanced Monitor Boot

Page 138

ixConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.Typo

Page 139

3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF][SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output.[HDMI] Sets to [HDMI] for HDMI audio output.

Page 140 - SLI™ technology

ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-23Chapter 3Display OptionRom in POST [Enabled]This item appears only when you set the JMB Storage OPROM item to [Enabled] and

Page 141

3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off][Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss.[Power Off] The

Page 142

ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-25Chapter 33.6 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan s

Page 143

3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled][Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature.[Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan cont

Page 144 - Virtu™ solution

ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-27Chapter 3Chassis Fan Profile [Standard]This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows

Page 145

3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.Bootup NumLock State [On][On] Sets t

Page 146

ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-29Chapter 33.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press

Page 147 - ASUS contact information

3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.8.2. ASUS O.C. ProleThis item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. MainAi TweakerAdvanced Monit

Page 148 - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 3-31Chapter 33.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or dis

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