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...your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P8Z68-V LE motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentation User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-1 Before you for Intel® Second ... damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights LGA1155 socket for buying an ASUS® P8Z68-V LE motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in LGA1155 package ...
...your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P8Z68-V LE motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentation User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-1 Before you for Intel® Second ... damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights LGA1155 socket for buying an ASUS® P8Z68-V LE motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in LGA1155 package ...
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.... Adjust your display configurations, experiment with the 3D settings, and check the effects with an ACPI management function to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-3 Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for advanced operating systems. 8-channel high definition audio The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia...
.... Adjust your display configurations, experiment with the 3D settings, and check the effects with an ACPI management function to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-3 Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for advanced operating systems. 8-channel high definition audio The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia...
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... photo into one software offers diverse and ease to use software package. All in one simple to use functions, with the elegant appearance! ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-5 AI Suite II With its easy and user-friendly interface, you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB ...silent and cooling experience with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities. It allows you you to convert your screen. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file. The built-in different geographic regions and your USB ...
... photo into one software offers diverse and ease to use software package. All in one simple to use functions, with the elegant appearance! ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-5 AI Suite II With its easy and user-friendly interface, you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB ...silent and cooling experience with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities. It allows you you to convert your screen. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file. The built-in different geographic regions and your USB ...
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... Technology varies by the system for SSD caching. If the SSD exceeds 64GB, storage capacity left out of caching can only be identified by SSD. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-7 1. b. Select the size allocated for normal storage. • Be sure to accelerate your storage system. c. Select which HDD for caching. • The maximum caching size...
... Technology varies by the system for SSD caching. If the SSD exceeds 64GB, storage capacity left out of caching can only be identified by SSD. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-7 1. b. Select the size allocated for normal storage. • Be sure to accelerate your storage system. c. Select which HDD for caching. • The maximum caching size...
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... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-9
... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-9
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...and power fan connectors 2. (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2, 1-32 11. switch 1-35 15. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-29 ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-11 Intel® CPU socket 4. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 2 4 22.9cm(9.0in) KB_USB3_34 EPU CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN SPDIF_O2 HDMI EATX12V 5 DVI_VGA...DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR 30.5cm(12.0in) LGA1155 USB3_12 MemOK! 6 DRAM_LED LAN1_USB12 AUDIO CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN P8Z68-V LE AAFP PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power ASM 1042 PCIEX16_1 1 USB3_34 7 ASM 1042 RTL 8111E Super I/O PCIEX1_2 TPU PCI1 PCIEX16_2 ...
...and power fan connectors 2. (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2, 1-32 11. switch 1-35 15. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-29 ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-11 Intel® CPU socket 4. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 2 4 22.9cm(9.0in) KB_USB3_34 EPU CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN SPDIF_O2 HDMI EATX12V 5 DVI_VGA...DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR 30.5cm(12.0in) LGA1155 USB3_12 MemOK! 6 DRAM_LED LAN1_USB12 AUDIO CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN P8Z68-V LE AAFP PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power ASM 1042 PCIEX16_1 1 USB3_34 7 ASM 1042 RTL 8111E Super I/O PCIEX1_2 TPU PCI1 PCIEX16_2 ...
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... that the gold triangle is completely lifted. DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notches. PnP cap 5. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-13 Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only. The CPU fits in the direction of the arrow until the...
... that the gold triangle is completely lifted. DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notches. PnP cap 5. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-13 Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only. The CPU fits in the direction of the arrow until the...
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... reference only. Place the heatsink on top of CPU heatsink and fan assembly may differ, but the installation steps and functions should remain the same. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-15 Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the CPU fan connector. 2. Ensure that the CPU fan cable is closest to secure...
... reference only. Place the heatsink on top of CPU heatsink and fan assembly may differ, but the installation steps and functions should remain the same. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-15 Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the CPU fan connector. 2. Ensure that the CPU fan cable is closest to secure...
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... reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P8Z68-V LE Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 P8Z68-V LE 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-17 4.
... reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P8Z68-V LE Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 P8Z68-V LE 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-17 4.
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...7V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-19 Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you do any of the following: - Size G.SKILL Kingmax Kingmax Kingmax F3-17600CL8D4GBPS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) FLKE85F...the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. P8Z68-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3-2200MHz capability Vendors Part No. For effective use a more memory on ...
...7V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-19 Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you do any of the following: - Size G.SKILL Kingmax Kingmax Kingmax F3-17600CL8D4GBPS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) FLKE85F...the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. P8Z68-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3-2200MHz capability Vendors Part No. For effective use a more memory on ...
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... M378B5273CH0-CH9 W1333UA1GH W1333UB2GS W1333UB4GS W1333UX6GM TS256MLK64V3U Size 1GB 2GB 1GB 2GB 4GB 1GB SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-23 Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT...1G1F1 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • • Micron MT16JTF25664AZ1G1F1 2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • • • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • •...
... M378B5273CH0-CH9 W1333UA1GH W1333UB2GS W1333UB4GS W1333UX6GM TS256MLK64V3U Size 1GB 2GB 1GB 2GB 4GB 1GB SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-23 Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT...1G1F1 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • • Micron MT16JTF25664AZ1G1F1 2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • • • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • •...
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.... Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-25 Keep the screw for the card. 2. Secure the card to use . 4. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage...
.... Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-25 Keep the screw for the card. 2. Secure the card to use . 4. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage...
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.... 4. This port connects the side speaker in a 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. Side Speaker Out port (gray). Line Out port (lime). ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-27 Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. 6. Line In port (light blue). LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED Status...
.... 4. This port connects the side speaker in a 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. Side Speaker Out port (gray). Line Out port (lime). ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-27 Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. 6. Line In port (light blue). LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED Status...
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... 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for a serial (COM) port. By default, this connector, set to [AC97]. COM1 PIN 1 P8Z68-V LE P8Z68-V LE Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-29 The serial port bracket (COM1) is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to a slot ...PORT1 L AGND PIN 1 Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2 PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'97 compliant definition P8Z68-V LE Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1....
... 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for a serial (COM) port. By default, this connector, set to [AC97]. COM1 PIN 1 P8Z68-V LE P8Z68-V LE Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-29 The serial port bracket (COM1) is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to a slot ...PORT1 L AGND PIN 1 Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2 PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'97 compliant definition P8Z68-V LE Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1....
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... Technology through the onboard Intel® Z68 chipset. Refer to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. P8Z68-V LE USB1112 USB910 USB78 USB56 USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+... USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 P8Z68-V LE USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-31 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to section SATA ...
... Technology through the onboard Intel® Z68 chipset. Refer to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. P8Z68-V LE USB1112 USB910 USB78 USB56 USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+... USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 P8Z68-V LE USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-31 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to section SATA ...
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...NOT forget to install additional devices. 9. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you are for details. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-33 EATX12V +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC EATXPWR PIN 1 +3 Volts GND GND GND GND +12 Volts +12 Volts... P8Z68-V LE +5V Standby Power OK GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 P8Z68-V LE ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • ...
...NOT forget to install additional devices. 9. Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you are for details. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-33 EATX12V +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC EATXPWR PIN 1 +3 Volts GND GND GND GND +12 Volts +12 Volts... P8Z68-V LE +5V Standby Power OK GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 P8Z68-V LE ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • ...
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...continuously. function. • The MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-35 switch Installing DIMMs that you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are ...for the exact location of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to enhance system performance. 1. function. P8Z68-V LE P8Z68-V LE MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to memory tuning requirement,...
...continuously. function. • The MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-35 switch Installing DIMMs that you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are ...for the exact location of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to enhance system performance. 1. function. P8Z68-V LE P8Z68-V LE MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to memory tuning requirement,...
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This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to Enable. P8Z68-V LE P8Z68-V LE TPU LED ELED 730 ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-37 If an error is found , the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is turned to locate the root problem within a second. P8Z68-V LE DRAM LED P8Z68-V LE DRAM LED 2. TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is solved. 2. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process.
This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to Enable. P8Z68-V LE P8Z68-V LE TPU LED ELED 730 ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-37 If an error is found , the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is turned to locate the root problem within a second. P8Z68-V LE DRAM LED P8Z68-V LE DRAM LED 2. TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is solved. 2. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process.
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... To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Always update the utility to enable it. b. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z68-V LE File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0201 Folder Info 06/...or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8Z68-V LE Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from file, then click...
... To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Always update the utility to enable it. b. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z68-V LE File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0201 Folder Info 06/...or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8Z68-V LE Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from file, then click...
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... support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Turn off ... menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8Z68-V LE Do not save them on the USB flash drive. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Insert the support DVD into the...
... support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to boot using defaults 3. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Turn off ... menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8Z68-V LE Do not save them on the USB flash drive. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. Insert the support DVD into the...