Asus P8Z68-M PRO User manual

Motherboard
P8Z68-M PRO

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E6734
First Edition
July 2011
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Contents
Notices......................................................................................................... vi
Safety information ..................................................................................... vii
About this guide ....................................................................................... viii
P8Z68-M PRO specications summary .................................................... ix
Chapter 1 Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents......................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Special features............................................................................ 1-1
1.3.1 Product highlights ........................................................... 1-1
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ............................................... 1-3
1.3.3 Intel®Smart Response Technology & LucidLogix®VirtuTM
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 congurations.................................................. 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 Installing an expansion card ......................................... 1-24
1.8.2 Conguring an expansion card ..................................... 1-24
1.8.3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots............................................. 1-24
1.8.4 PCI slots........................................................................ 1-24
1.9 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 1-25
1.10 Connectors ................................................................................. 1-26
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors.................................................. 1-26
1.10.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 1-28

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1.11 Onboard switches...................................................................... 1-34
1.12 Onboard LEDs............................................................................ 1-35
1.13 Software support........................................................................ 1-37
1.13.1 Installing an operating system ...................................... 1-37
1.13.2 Support DVD information .............................................. 1-37
Chapter 2 BIOS information
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 2-1
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 2-1
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2............................................................ 2-2
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 2-3
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS 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 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
2.4.10 CPU Offset Mode Sign [+]............................................. 2-16
2.4.11 iGPU Offset Mode Sign [+]............................................ 2-16
2.4.12 DRAM Voltage [Auto] .................................................... 2-16
2.4.13 VCCIO Voltage [Auto] ................................................... 2-17
2.4.14 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]................................................ 2-17
2.4.15 PCH Voltage [Auto] ....................................................... 2-17
2.4.16 Load-Line Calibration [Auto] ......................................... 2-17
2.4.17 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] ....................................... 2-17

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2.5 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 2-18
2.5.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 2-18
2.5.2 System Agent Conguration ......................................... 2-20
2.5.3 PCH Conguration ........................................................ 2-20
2.5.4 SATA Conguration ....................................................... 2-20
2.5.5 USB Conguration ........................................................ 2-21
2.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration.................................... 2-21
2.5.7 APM .............................................................................. 2-23
2.6 Monitor menu ............................................................................. 2-24
2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]...... 2-25
2.6.2 CPU / Chassis /PWR Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or
[Ignore] / [N/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 Option Priorities .................................................... 2-28
2.7.7 Boot Override................................................................ 2-28
2.8 Tools menu ................................................................................. 2-29
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility ................................................... 2-29
2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information................................................. 2-29
2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Prole......................................................... 2-29
2.9 Exit menu.................................................................................... 2-30