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...® 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) Anti Surge - ASUS Q-Slot Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution - P8Z68-V LX specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming...
...® 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) Anti Surge - ASUS Q-Slot Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution - P8Z68-V LX specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming...
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xi P8Z68-V LX 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 HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x RGB port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I /O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update LucidLogix® Virtu software Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX...
xi P8Z68-V LX 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 HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x RGB port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I /O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update LucidLogix® Virtu software Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX...
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... within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-3 Adjust your display configurations, experiment with the 3D settings, and check the effects with an ACPI management function to external home theater audio systems via the optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS...ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for 2 USB 3.0 ports at the back I/O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to provide efficient power management for double speed and bandwidth which means there will be no more confusion of inappropriate connection, which enhances system performance. The P8Z68-V LX...
... within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-3 Adjust your display configurations, experiment with the 3D settings, and check the effects with an ACPI management function to external home theater audio systems via the optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS...ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for 2 USB 3.0 ports at the back I/O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to provide efficient power management for double speed and bandwidth which means there will be no more confusion of inappropriate connection, which enhances system performance. The P8Z68-V LX...
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...port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) 1-29 7. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1-4 [blue]) 1-30 17. Intel® CPU socket 4. DDR3 DIMM sockets 5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-29 9. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-30 8. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) 1-31 ASUS P8Z68-V LX... EATXPWR 30.5cm(12.0in) LGA1155 USB3_12 MemOK! 6 DRAM_LED LAN1_USB12 1 CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN AUDIO P8Z68-V LX AAFP PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power ASM 1042 PCIEX16_1 RTL 8111E Super I/O PCIEX1_2 TPU...
...port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) 1-29 7. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1-4 [blue]) 1-30 17. Intel® CPU socket 4. DDR3 DIMM sockets 5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-29 9. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-30 8. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) 1-31 ASUS P8Z68-V LX... EATXPWR 30.5cm(12.0in) LGA1155 USB3_12 MemOK! 6 DRAM_LED LAN1_USB12 1 CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN AUDIO P8Z68-V LX AAFP PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power ASM 1042 PCIEX16_1 RTL 8111E Super I/O PCIEX1_2 TPU...
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... device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 3. Rear Speaker Out port (black). Microphone port (pink). ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-27 This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 8. LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 ...
... device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 3. Rear Speaker Out port (black). Microphone port (pink). ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-27 This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 8. LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity SPEED LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 ...
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... display output support • This table indicates whether the following dual display outputs are supported for your USB 3.0 devices. 13. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front ..., USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to the D-Sub port has display. The dual display function works only under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices ...
... display output support • This table indicates whether the following dual display outputs are supported for your USB 3.0 devices. 13. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front ..., USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to the D-Sub port has display. The dual display function works only under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices ...
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..., this connector, set the item to this connector. COM1 PIN 1 P8Z68-V LX P8Z68-V LX Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-29 The serial port bracket (COM1) is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [AC97]. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for a serial (COM) port. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. P8Z68-V LX AAFP SENSE2_RETUR SENSE1_RETUR PRESENCE# GND PORT2 L NC SENSE_SEND PORT2 R NC PORT1...
..., this connector, set the item to this connector. COM1 PIN 1 P8Z68-V LX P8Z68-V LX Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-29 The serial port bracket (COM1) is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [AC97]. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for a serial (COM) port. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. P8Z68-V LX AAFP SENSE2_RETUR SENSE1_RETUR PRESENCE# GND PORT2 L NC SENSE_SEND PORT2 R NC PORT1...
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... Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1-4 [blue]) These connectors connect to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8Z68-V LX SPDIF_OUT P8Z68-V LX Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through...
... Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1-4 [blue]) These connectors connect to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8Z68-V LX SPDIF_OUT P8Z68-V LX Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through...
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...Controller Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller (Back) Enabled Disabled Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Asmedia USB 3.0 →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt...Inc. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF PCI ...
...Controller Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller (Back) Enabled Disabled Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Asmedia USB 3.0 →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt...Inc. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF PCI ...
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...PCI Express x16_2 slot (Black) Bandwidth [2,0,1,1, x2...] Allows you to select the bandwidth of the Realtek LAN controller. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to select the digital audio output type. IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the Realtek LAN... this function Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or highdefinition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) ...
...PCI Express x16_2 slot (Black) Bandwidth [2,0,1,1, x2...] Allows you to select the bandwidth of the Realtek LAN controller. Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to select the digital audio output type. IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the Realtek LAN... this function Serial Port Configuration The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or highdefinition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) ...
