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User Manual - Page 4
...3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-15
3.5.2 System Agent Configuration 3-17
3.5.3 PCH Configuration 3-17
3.5.4 SATA Configuration 3-18
3.5.5 USB Configuration 3-20
3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-21
3.5.7 APM 3-24
3.6 Monitor menu 3-25
3.7 Boot menu 3-28
3.8 Tools menu 3-29
3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-29
3.8.2. ASUS O.C. Profile 3-30
3.9 Exit menu 3-31
3.10 Updating BIOS...
User Manual - Page 5
... driver disk in Windows 4-25
4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-26
4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-27
Chapter 5:
Multiple GPU technology support
5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1
5.1.1 Requirements 5-1
5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1
5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-2
5.1.4 Installing the device drivers...
User Manual - Page 8
... motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated...
User Manual - Page 12
P8Z68 Deluxe specifications summary
ASUS exclusive overclocking features
Back panel I/O ports
Internal I/O connectors
BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor
Precision Tweaker 2: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.005V increment - vCCIO: Adjustable I/O voltage at 0.00625V increment - vCCSA: 144-step system agent voltage control - vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control ...
User Manual - Page 17
... displays frequently-accessed setup info, while the Advanced Mode is for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand far more intricate system control, including detailed DRAM information.
Supports hard drives over 2.2TB ASUS UEFI BIOS natively supports hard drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit, with full storage space utilization helping deliver far more exciting computing than traditional BIOS...
User Manual - Page 34
... computer and unplug the power cord for about 5-10 seconds.
• If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch to boot and load BIOS default settings. A messgae will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings.
• We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version...
User Manual - Page 40
... recovery) Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery) Recovery process started Recovery firmware image is found Recovery firmware image is loaded Reserved for future AMI progress codes Recovery PPI is not available Recovery capsule is not found Invalid recovery capsule Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization Installation of the PCH Runtime Services...
User Manual - Page 45
... are for data drives only. ATAPI device is not supported.
• You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives.
• When using NCQ, set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to [Enabled]. Refer to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details.
• Press + during POST to enter the Marvell RAID utility to...
User Manual - Page 65
...USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.
• If you want to use the hot-plug function of the external SATA ports, you have to set the JMB Storage Controller item in the BIOS setting to [Enabled] and install the JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver from the motherboard support.../Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out
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User Manual - Page 97
... > ASUS O.C. Profile > ASUS SPD Information
Monitor
Boot
Tool
Be used to update BIOS
3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility
Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to confirm your choice.
For more details, refer to section 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility.
Chapter 3
ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe...
User Manual - Page 100
... the instructions of this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary.
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard.
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program.
1. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS...
User Manual - Page 102
... change the boot logo or No to continue.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process.
• The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual BIOS information vary by models.
• Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.
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Chapter 3: BIOS setup
User Manual - Page 109
... drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.
The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.
4.2.1 Running the support DVD
Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer...
User Manual - Page 111
... Suite II on your computer 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 Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete installation.
Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you enter the Windows® operating system (OS...
User Manual - Page 121
...
Connector settings
Control settings window
Analog and digital connector status
B.
Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP
Configuration options
Control settings window
Information button
Exit button Minimize button
Chapter 4
Information button
Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.
ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe...
User Manual - Page 122
... configurations
The motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solutions:
• Intel® Rapid Storage Technology with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5 support. • Mavell® RAID utility with RAID 0 and RAID 1 support.
• 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...
User Manual - Page 134
...then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install, select the RAID driver for the
corresponding OS version. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.
To install the RAID driver for Windows® Vista or later OS: 1. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you to select...
User Manual - Page 137
... cards to your system.
To uninstall existing graphics card drivers:
1. Close all current applications. 2. For Windows XP, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs.
For Windows Vista, go to Control Panel > Programs and Features. 3. Select your current graphics card driver/s. 4. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove.
For Windows Vista, select Uninstall. 5. Turn off your computer.
ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe...
User Manual - Page 139
...continue to the Catalyst Control Center Advanced View window.
Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology
1. In the Catalyst Control Center window,
click Graphics Settings > CrossFireX > Configure.
2. From the Graphics Adapter list, select
the graphics card to act as the display
GPU.
1
3. Select Enable CrossFireX.
4. Click Apply, and then click OK to exit the window.
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User Manual - Page 141
... power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately.
6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card.
Goldfingers
SLI bridge
5.2.3 Installing the device drivers
Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers.
Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology. Download...