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... GPL) for backup purposes, without intent to duly provide complete source code as the corresponding binary/object code. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF... same license as required under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL"). or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ...
... GPL) for backup purposes, without intent to duly provide complete source code as the corresponding binary/object code. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF... same license as required under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL"). or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ...
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P8Z68-V LE specifications 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 1-4 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 ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P8Z68-V LE specifications 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 1-4 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 ...
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...CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** H yper DIMM support is subject to the discrete GPU installed in Windosw Vista... a Windows® 32-bit operating system. resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Supports DVI with PCIe x1_1 slot, PCIe x1_2 slot. P8Z68-V LE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU support Expansion slots Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5...
...CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** H yper DIMM support is subject to the discrete GPU installed in Windosw Vista... a Windows® 32-bit operating system. resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Supports DVI with PCIe x1_1 slot, PCIe x1_2 slot. P8Z68-V LE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU support Expansion slots Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5...
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... - Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost, TPU (GPU Boost) switch ASUS Power Design - Industry leading 4+2 phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - P8Z68-V LE specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition...
... - Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost, TPU (GPU Boost) switch ASUS Power Design - Industry leading 4+2 phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - P8Z68-V LE specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition...
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P8Z68-V LE specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x ... Panel 1 x MemOK! Button 1 x TPU (GPU Boost) switch 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen Function WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x User Manual...
P8Z68-V LE specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x ... Panel 1 x MemOK! Button 1 x TPU (GPU Boost) switch 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen Function WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x User Manual...
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...x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphic cards complying ...drivers for information on the slot. 5. Align the card connector with PCI specifications. Secure the card to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-25 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated ...
...x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphic cards complying ...drivers for information on the slot. 5. Align the card connector with PCI specifications. Secure the card to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-25 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated ...
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... are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-31 The USB 2.0 module is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the USB 2.0 specification that supports up to section SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows..., you are for details. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. 5. Refer to section SATA Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. 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+ GND ...
... are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-31 The USB 2.0 module is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the USB 2.0 specification that supports up to section SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows..., you are for details. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. 5. Refer to section SATA Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. 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+ GND ...
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...that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to install additional devices. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator....Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. 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...
...that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to install additional devices. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator....Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. 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...
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... item. To display the submenu, select the item and press or double-click the item. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of options. 2-10 ASUS P8Z68-V LE You cannot select an item that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. To change the... each item on any menu screen means that do not fit on the screen. Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is highlighted when selected. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of the menu screen are items that...
... item. To display the submenu, select the item and press or double-click the item. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of options. 2-10 ASUS P8Z68-V LE You cannot select an item that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. To change the... each item on any menu screen means that do not fit on the screen. Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is highlighted when selected. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of the menu screen are items that...
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...] [Cancel] 2.4.8 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this function. If this happens, revert to the default settings. 2.4.9 CPU Power Management The sub-items in specific conditions. [Disabled] Disables this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. 2.4.6 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to manually adjust the...
...] [Cancel] 2.4.8 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this function. If this happens, revert to the default settings. 2.4.9 CPU Power Management The sub-items in specific conditions. [Disabled] Disables this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. 2.4.6 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to manually adjust the...
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...Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when the EPU Power Saving Mode item is set to [Disabled] and allows you to Intel CPU specification, DIMMs with a 0.005V interval. According to set the Offset voltage. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a ...+0.635V with a 0.005V interval. 2.4.12 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set to 2.135V with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. 2-16 ASUS P8Z68-V LE We recommend you to adjust the value. Some of the following items are adjusted by a negative value. Long duration maintained [Auto] Use the and ...
...Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when the EPU Power Saving Mode item is set to [Disabled] and allows you to Intel CPU specification, DIMMs with a 0.005V interval. According to set the Offset voltage. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a ...+0.635V with a 0.005V interval. 2.4.12 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set to 2.135V with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. 2-16 ASUS P8Z68-V LE We recommend you to adjust the value. Some of the following items are adjusted by a negative value. Long duration maintained [Auto] Use the and ...
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... Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings. • The system may vary depending on your CPU specification. 2.4.16 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for ...better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings. 2.4.15 Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects CPU voltage. This item allows you to set the VCCIO voltage. 2.4.13 VCCIO Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set ...
... Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings. • The system may vary depending on your CPU specification. 2.4.16 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for ...better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings. 2.4.15 Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects CPU voltage. This item allows you to set the VCCIO voltage. 2.4.13 VCCIO Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set ...
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... for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU C1E [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always...
... for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU C1E [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always...
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... (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : P8Z68-V LE Conforms to the following directives: 2004/108/EC-EMC Directive EN 55022:2006+A1:2007 EN 61000-3-2:2006 EN 55013:2001...: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P8Z68-V LE conform with the essential requirements of the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, ...
... (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : P8Z68-V LE Conforms to the following directives: 2004/108/EC-EMC Directive EN 55022:2006+A1:2007 EN 61000-3-2:2006 EN 55013:2001...: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P8Z68-V LE conform with the essential requirements of the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, ...