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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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... @ x16 mode, black @ x4 mode) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots 3 x PCI slots * The PCIe x 16_2 slot shares bandwidth with max. 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™...up to the discrete GPU installed in Windosw Vista/7 Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for details. **** W hen you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. d - resolution up to the physical characteristics...
... @ x16 mode, black @ x4 mode) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots 3 x PCI slots * The PCIe x 16_2 slot shares bandwidth with max. 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™...up to the discrete GPU installed in Windosw Vista/7 Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for details. **** W hen you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. d - resolution up to the physical characteristics...
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...- Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - EPU ASUS TPU - Tuner - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vDRAM Bus: 255-step Memory voltage control - Disk Unlocker ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - MemOK! - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - vCCIO: Adjustable I /O 2 x ASMedia USB 3.0 ...ports (8 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at 0.005V increment - P8Z68-V LE specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) vCore: ...
...- Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - EPU ASUS TPU - Tuner - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vDRAM Bus: 255-step Memory voltage control - Disk Unlocker ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - MemOK! - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - vCCIO: Adjustable I /O 2 x ASMedia USB 3.0 ...ports (8 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at 0.005V increment - P8Z68-V LE specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) vCore: ...
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P8Z68-V LE specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features... 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 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update LucidLogix® Virtu software Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9" (30.5cm x 22.9cm) *...
P8Z68-V LE specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features... 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 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update LucidLogix® Virtu software Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9" (30.5cm x 22.9cm) *...
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...™ i3 processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! This provides great graphics performance. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged.... 1.2 Package contents Check 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 new features and latest ...
...™ i3 processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! This provides great graphics performance. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged.... 1.2 Package contents Check 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 new features and latest ...
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... and texture settings. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is enhanced with an ACPI management function to high speed connectivity. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-3 S/PDIF out connector at speeds up to get high quality images. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express ...2.0 devices for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in , Line-out, and Mic jacks. The P8Z68-V LE affords greater convenience to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 8-channel high definition audio The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High ...
... and texture settings. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is enhanced with an ACPI management function to high speed connectivity. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-3 S/PDIF out connector at speeds up to get high quality images. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express ...2.0 devices for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in , Line-out, and Mic jacks. The P8Z68-V LE affords greater convenience to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 8-channel high definition audio The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High ...
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... 2 is a utility that allows you to a new level of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-5 Fanless Design: stylish heatpipe solution The stylish heatpipe features a 0-dB thermal solution that contains the latest BIOS file. AI Suite II... latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates ASUS features into a 256-color boot logo for motherboard users, but also BC 1.1** standard mobile devices three times*** as fast as before....
... 2 is a utility that allows you to a new level of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-5 Fanless Design: stylish heatpipe solution The stylish heatpipe features a 0-dB thermal solution that contains the latest BIOS file. AI Suite II... latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates ASUS features into a 256-color boot logo for motherboard users, but also BC 1.1** standard mobile devices three times*** as fast as before....
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... the OS, go to BIOS Option ROM utility and select Acceleration Options to disable the acceleration function of caching can only be identified by SSD. c. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-7 Click Accelerate to HDD in a later time. 3. b. Select the size allocated for caching. d. Enhanced mode:WRITE THROUGH, write to SSD and HDD at least one...
... the OS, go to BIOS Option ROM utility and select Acceleration Options to disable the acceleration function of caching can only be identified by SSD. c. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-7 Click Accelerate to HDD in a later time. 3. b. Select the size allocated for caching. d. Enhanced mode:WRITE THROUGH, write to SSD and HDD at least one...
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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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... towards the rear of your chassis to do so can damage the motherboard. Ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis P8Z68-V LE 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into it...
... towards the rear of your chassis to do so can damage the motherboard. Ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis P8Z68-V LE 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into it...
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...32 11. DRAM LED 1-12 12 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-26 1-17 . 13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-29 ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-11 MemOK! Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) 1-29 8. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 1-36 17. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-30...) 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 Intel...
...32 11. DRAM LED 1-12 12 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-26 1-17 . 13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-29 ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-11 MemOK! Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) 1-29 8. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 1-36 17. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-30...) 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 Intel...
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...released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. P8Z68-V LE P8Z68-V LE CPU socket LGA1155 2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of repair only if the damage is shipment/...mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are...
...released from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. P8Z68-V LE P8Z68-V LE CPU socket LGA1155 2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of repair only if the damage is shipment/...mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are...
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... from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only. DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notches. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-13 Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. PnP...
... from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only. DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notches. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-13 Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. PnP...
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... assembly in a diagonal sequence to the CPU fan connector. 2. If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-15
... assembly in a diagonal sequence to the CPU fan connector. 2. If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-15
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... occur if you fail to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN P8Z68-V LE CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8Z68-V LE CPU fan connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard. 2. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard...
... occur if you fail to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN P8Z68-V LE CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8Z68-V LE CPU fan connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard. 2. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard...
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.... 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 4. 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
.... 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 4. 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
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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 obtain memory modules from a memory module. Timing Voltage DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V DS - - - - Size G.SKILL ...DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. P8Z68-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3-2200MHz capability Vendors Part No. Any excess memory from the higher-sized ...
...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 obtain memory modules from a memory module. Timing Voltage DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V DS - - - - Size G.SKILL ...DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. P8Z68-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3-2200MHz capability Vendors Part No. Any excess memory from the higher-sized ...
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... 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 • • • • • ...• • • • • DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendors Part No. DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendors Part No. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-23 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. PSC PSC SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Super Talent Super Talent Super Talent Super Talent Transcend...
... 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 • • • • • ...• • • • • DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendors Part No. DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendors Part No. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-23 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. PSC PSC SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Super Talent Super Talent Super Talent Super Talent Transcend...
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... the expansion cards that comply with the screw you intend to the card. 3. Secure the card to install expansion cards. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-25 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do not need to the chassis with PCI specifications. Remove the bracket...
... the expansion cards that comply with the screw you intend to the card. 3. Secure the card to install expansion cards. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-25 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do not need to the chassis with PCI specifications. Remove the bracket...