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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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... 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. Maximum shared memory of individual CPUs. P8Z68-V LE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU support Expansion slots Storage LAN ... 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 physical characteristics of 1748MB Support ...
... 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. Maximum shared memory of individual CPUs. P8Z68-V LE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU support Expansion slots Storage LAN ... 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 physical characteristics of 1748MB Support ...
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... panel support (blue) - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at back panel (blue) Intel® Z68 Express Chipset - 12 x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at 0.005V increment - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) P8Z68-V LE specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC -
... panel support (blue) - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at back panel (blue) Intel® Z68 Express Chipset - 12 x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at 0.005V increment - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) P8Z68-V LE specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC -
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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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The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-1 Before you for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/ Core™ i3 Processors This motherboard ... with the list below. 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 the above items is damaged or missing, contact...
The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-1 Before you for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/ Core™ i3 Processors This motherboard ... with the list below. 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 the above items is damaged or missing, contact...
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...get high quality images. S/PDIF out connector at the back I/O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in , Line-out, and Mic jacks. CrossFireX...and bandwidth which means there will be no more confusion of Line-in total. It is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-3 The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN ...
...get high quality images. S/PDIF out connector at the back I/O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in , Line-out, and Mic jacks. CrossFireX...and bandwidth which means there will be no more confusion of Line-in total. It is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-3 The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting it to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN ...
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...device manufacturer if it fully supports the BC 1.1 function. *** The actual charging speed may vary with the elegant appearance! ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in variety ...The built-in different geographic regions and your favorite photo into one software offers diverse and ease to use software package. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-5 Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an...
...device manufacturer if it fully supports the BC 1.1 function. *** The actual charging speed may vary with the elegant appearance! ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in variety ...The built-in different geographic regions and your favorite photo into one software offers diverse and ease to use software package. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-5 Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an...
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... 64GB. If the SSD exceeds 64GB, storage capacity left out of caching can only be identified by SSD. Click Accelerate to HDD in a later time. 3. c. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-7 M aximized mode:WRITE BACK, write to SSD and write back to launch Smart Response Technology settings. 2. d. Enhanced mode:WRITE THROUGH, write to disable Intel®...
... 64GB. If the SSD exceeds 64GB, storage capacity left out of caching can only be identified by SSD. Click Accelerate to HDD in a later time. 3. c. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-7 M aximized mode:WRITE BACK, write to SSD and write back to launch Smart Response Technology settings. 2. d. Enhanced mode:WRITE THROUGH, write to disable Intel®...
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ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-9 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that came with the component. • Before you ...
ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-9 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that came with the component. • Before you ...
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1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis P8Z68-V LE 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into ...
1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis P8Z68-V LE 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into ...
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...36 6. MemOK! switch 1-35 15. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) 1-29 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-29 ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-11 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-30 9. DDR3 DIMM sockets 5. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 1-36 17. DRAM LED 1-12 12 Clear RTC...) 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...
...36 6. MemOK! switch 1-35 15. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) 1-29 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-29 ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-11 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-30 9. DDR3 DIMM sockets 5. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 1-36 17. DRAM LED 1-12 12 Clear RTC...) 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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... (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard. P8Z68-V LE P8Z68-V LE CPU socket LGA1155 2. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction To prevent damage to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on...
... (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard. P8Z68-V LE P8Z68-V LE CPU socket LGA1155 2. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction To prevent damage to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on...
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...‑left corner of the arrow until the load plate is on the socket and damaging the CPU! Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-13 3.
...‑left corner of the arrow until the load plate is on the socket and damaging the CPU! Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-13 3.
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... four fasteners match the holes 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 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and...
... four fasteners match the holes 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 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and...
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... 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. A A B B B A B A 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the 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. A A B B B A B A 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU ...
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... consumption. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 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
... consumption. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 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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... No. DS - - - 1.5V-1.7V DS - - - 1.5V-1.7V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-19 Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any...
... No. DS - - - 1.5V-1.7V DS - - - 1.5V-1.7V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-19 Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any...
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... 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • • Micron MT16JTF25664AZ1G1F1 2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • • • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendors Part No. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-23 SS PSC A3P1GF3FGF DS PSC A3P1GF3FGF SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C SS Hynix...
... 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • • Micron MT16JTF25664AZ1G1F1 2GB DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • • • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendors Part No. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-23 SS PSC A3P1GF3FGF DS PSC A3P1GF3FGF SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C SS Hynix...
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... press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-25 Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 2 for later use . When using PCI cards on the system and...
... press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. ASUS P8Z68-V LE 1-25 Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 2 for later use . When using PCI cards on the system and...