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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 LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU support Expansion slots Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™... 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. Maximum shared memory of individual CPUs. Intel® Z68 Express Chipset 4 x DIMMs...
...@ 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 LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU support Expansion slots Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™... 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. Maximum shared memory of individual CPUs. Intel® Z68 Express Chipset 4 x DIMMs...
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...SSD performance with diverse needs, LucidLogix® Virtu GPU virtualization provides great flexibility and efficiency. * LucidLogix® VirtuTM supports Windows 7 operating system. ** Intel® Quick Sync Video feature is supported by Intel® CoreTM processor family. 1-2 Chapter... 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of Green ASUS ecofriendly computing. * Intel® Smart Response Technology supports Windows® 7/ Vista OS. ** In��t�e��l® Smart Response Technology is designed...
...SSD performance with diverse needs, LucidLogix® Virtu GPU virtualization provides great flexibility and efficiency. * LucidLogix® VirtuTM supports Windows 7 operating system. ** Intel® Quick Sync Video feature is supported by Intel® CoreTM processor family. 1-2 Chapter... 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of Green ASUS ecofriendly computing. * Intel® Smart Response Technology supports Windows® 7/ Vista OS. ** In��t�e��l® Smart Response Technology is designed...
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...overclocking failure. ErP ready The motherboard is supported by reducing unnecessary hard drive spin. • Intel® Smart Response Technology supports Windows® 7/ Vista operating systems. • Intel® Smart Response Technology is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ... • Before applying Intel® Smart Response Technology, set the SATA Mode BIOS item to [RAID mode] in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to energy consumptions. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The ...
...overclocking failure. ErP ready The motherboard is supported by reducing unnecessary hard drive spin. • Intel® Smart Response Technology supports Windows® 7/ Vista operating systems. • Intel® Smart Response Technology is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ... • Before applying Intel® Smart Response Technology, set the SATA Mode BIOS item to [RAID mode] in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to energy consumptions. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The ...
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... series graphic cards. For users with diverse needs, LucidLogix® Virtu™ GPU virtualization provides great flexibility and efficiency. • LucidLogix® Virtu™ supports Windows® 7 operating systems. • Intel® Quick Sync Video feature is a new generation GPU virtualization software that blurs the line between embedded graphics and discrete...
... series graphic cards. For users with diverse needs, LucidLogix® Virtu™ GPU virtualization provides great flexibility and efficiency. • LucidLogix® Virtu™ supports Windows® 7 operating systems. • Intel® Quick Sync Video feature is a new generation GPU virtualization software that blurs the line between embedded graphics and discrete...
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...Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. DS - - - 1.5V-1.7V DS - - - 1.5V-1.7V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P8Z68-V LX...For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: - P8Z68-V LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3-2200MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage DS - - ...
...Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. DS - - - 1.5V-1.7V DS - - - 1.5V-1.7V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P8Z68-V LX...For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: - P8Z68-V LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3-2200MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage DS - - ...
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...• During POST, only the monitor connected to any DVI-D compatible device. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. The dual display function works only under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can 't be converted to output RGB Signal to USB 3.0 controller... limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows. • This motherboard also supports two add-on graphic cards and two onboard VGA outputs at the same time. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product...
...• During POST, only the monitor connected to any DVI-D compatible device. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. The dual display function works only under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can 't be converted to output RGB Signal to USB 3.0 controller... limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows. • This motherboard also supports two add-on graphic cards and two onboard VGA outputs at the same time. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product...
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... GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND P8Z68-V LX SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8Z68-V LX SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using these connectors, set using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Refer to SATA...
... GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND P8Z68-V LX SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8Z68-V LX SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using these connectors, set using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Refer to SATA...
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...Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to section SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. ...RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8Z68-V LX SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. 5. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-31
...Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to section SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. ...RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8Z68-V LX SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. Refer to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. 5. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-31
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...ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-35 switch lights continuously. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch does not function under Windows... that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. P8Z68-V LX P8Z68-V LX MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS...
...ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-35 switch lights continuously. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch does not function under Windows... that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. P8Z68-V LX P8Z68-V LX MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS...
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... respective menu. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to change at www.asus.com for reference only. 1.13 Software support 1.13.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Click an item on the top bar to locate the file...
... respective menu. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to change at www.asus.com for reference only. 1.13 Software support 1.13.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Click an item on the top bar to locate the file...
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...following methods: Updating from the Internet a. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you need to a USB flash disk in the optical drive. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that you ...to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to restore the BIOS in the future. From the list, select...
...following methods: Updating from the Internet a. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you need to a USB flash disk in the optical drive. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that you ...to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to restore the BIOS in the future. From the list, select...
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... window, then click Open. 3. Updating from file, then click Next. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z68-V LX ...11 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 05/26/2011 P8Z68VLX.ROM File Info MODEL: P8Z68-V LX Help Info VER: 0201 DATE: 05/26/11 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8Z68-V LX b. Locate the BIOS file from the...
... window, then click Open. 3. Updating from file, then click Next. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z68-V LX ...11 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 05/26/2011 P8Z68VLX.ROM File Info MODEL: P8Z68-V LX Help Info VER: 0201 DATE: 05/26/11 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8Z68-V LX b. Locate the BIOS file from the...
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...default settings Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for the detailed configurations. Realtek LAN Controller Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller... settings. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Submenu item Version 2.00.1201. Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode.
...default settings Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for the detailed configurations. Realtek LAN Controller Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller... settings. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Submenu item Version 2.00.1201. Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode.
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...opposite the item. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of options. 2-10 ASUS P8Z68-V LX Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the item has a submenu. Press the Up/Down arrow ... list of the selected item. You cannot select an item that is highlighted when selected. Use the navigation keys to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that do not fit on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering...
...opposite the item. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of options. 2-10 ASUS P8Z68-V LX Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the item has a submenu. Press the Up/Down arrow ... list of the selected item. You cannot select an item that is highlighted when selected. Use the navigation keys to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that do not fit on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering...
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... Controller item to [Enabled]. 2-20 ASUS P8Z68-V LX Serial-ATA Controller 0 [Enhanced] This item appears only when you set the SATA Mode item to [IDE Mode]. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [Enhanced] Set to [Enhanced] to support more than four SATA devices. [Compatible] Set to [Compatible] when using Windows 98/NT/2000/MS-DOS.
... Controller item to [Enabled]. 2-20 ASUS P8Z68-V LX Serial-ATA Controller 0 [Enhanced] This item appears only when you set the SATA Mode item to [IDE Mode]. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [Enhanced] Set to [Enhanced] to support more than four SATA devices. [Compatible] Set to [Compatible] when using Windows 98/NT/2000/MS-DOS.
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.... 2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the...
.... 2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the...
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...you to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from the Exit menu. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-29 ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this option from filesystem device Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you press , a ...confirmation window appears. Exit Load Optimized Defaults Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes & Exit ASUS EZ Mode Launch EFI Shell from the Exit menu to ensure the values you to attempt to...
...you to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from the Exit menu. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-29 ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this option from filesystem device Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you press , a ...confirmation window appears. Exit Load Optimized Defaults Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes & Exit ASUS EZ Mode Launch EFI Shell from the Exit menu to ensure the values you to attempt to...