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Asus P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 User Manual

Asus P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 User Manual (148 pages)

User Manual

Brand: Asus | Category: Motherboard | Size: 10.91 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
6
Federal Communications Commission Statement
6
Notices
6
Electrical Safety
7
Safety Information
7
About this Guide
8
Conventions Used in this Guide
9
P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Specifications Summary
10
Chapter 1: Product Introduction

13
- Welcome
  13
- Package Contents
  13
- Special Features
  14
  - Product Highlights
    14
  - Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM
    15
  - ASUS Exclusive Features
    16
  - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
    17
  - Asus Ez Diy
    17
  - Other Special Features
    18
Chapter 2: Hardware Information

19
- Before You Proceed
  19
- Motherboard Overview
  20
  - Motherboard Layout
    20
  - Layout Contents
    21
  - Central Processing Unit (CPU)
    22
  - System Memory
    23
  - Memory Configurations
    24
  - Expansion Slots
    31
  - Onboard Switches
    33
  - Onboard Leds
    37
  - Q-Code Leds
    39
  - Internal Connectors
    43
  - System Panel Connector
    51
- Building Your Computer System
  52
  - Additional Tools and Components to Build a PC System
    52
  - CPU Installation
    53
  - CPU Heatsink and Fan Assembly Installation
    55
  - DIMM Installation
    57
  - Motherboard Installation
    58
  - ATX Power Connection
    60
  - SATA Device Connection
    61
  - Front I/O Connector
    62
  - Expension Card Installation
    63
  - Rear Panel Connection
    64
  - Audio I/O Connections
    66
- Starting up for the First Time
  68
- Turning off the Computer
  68
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

69
- Knowing BIOS
  69
- BIOS Setup Program
  69
  - EZ Mode
    70
  - Advanced Mode
    71
    
    Menu Items
    72
    
    Submenu Items
    72
    
    Scroll Bar
    72
    
    Navigation Keys
    72
    
    General Help
    72
    
    Configuration Fields
    72
- Main Menu
  73
  - Administrator Password
    74
  - User Password
    74
- Ai Tweaker Menu
  75
  - Dram Timing Control
    77
  - Cpu Power Management
    77
- Advanced Menu
  82
  - CPU Configuration
    83
  - System Agent Configuration
    85
  - PCH Configuration
    85
  - SATA Configuration
    86
  - USB Configuration
    88
  - Onboard Devices Configuration
    89
  - Apm
    92
- Monitor Menu
  93
- Boot Menu
  96
- Tools Menu
  97
  - ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility
    97
  - ASUS O.C. Profile
    98
- Exit Menu
  99
- Updating BIOS
  100
  - ASUS Update Utility
    100
  - ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility
    103
  - ASUS Crashfree BIOS 3 Utility
    104
  - ASUS BIOS Updater
    105
Chapter 4: Software Support

109
- Installing an Operating System
  109
- Support DVD Information
  109
  - Running the Support DVD
    109
  - Obtaining the Software Manuals
    110
- Software Information
  111
  - AI Suite II
    111
  - Digi+ Vrm
    112
  - Bt Go
    113
  - Turbov EVO
    114
  - Auto Tuning
    116
  - Epu
    118
  - Launching Epu
    118
  - FAN Xpert
    119
  - Probe II
    120
  - Audio Configurations
    121
- RAID Configurations
  122
  - RAID Definitions
    122
  - Installing Serial ATA Hard Disks
    123
  - Setting the RAID Item in BIOS
    123
  - Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM Utility
    123
  - Creating a Raid Set
    124
  - Marvell RAID Utility
    127
  - Intel Smart Response Technology
    131
- Creating a RAID Driver Disk
  133
Chapter 5: Multiple GPU Technology Support

137
- ATI ® Crossfirex™ Technology
  137
  - Requirements
    137
  - Before You Begin
    137
  - Installing Two Crossfirex™ Graphics Cards
    138
  - Installing the Device Drivers
    139
  - Enabling the ATI ® Crossfirex™ Technology
    139
- NVIDIA ® SLI™ Technology
  140
  - Requirements
    140
  - Installing Two SLI-Ready Graphics Cards
    140
  - Installing the Device Drivers
    141
  - Enabling the NVIDIA ® SLI™ Technology
    141
- Lucidlogix ® Virtu™ Solution
  144
  - Hardware Installation
    144
  - Software Configuration
    145
  - Asus Contact Information
    147

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