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Contents Notices ...vi Safety information...vii About this guide...viii P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-4 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-5 1.3.6 Other special features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing ...
Contents Notices ...vi Safety information...vii About this guide...viii P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-4 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-5 1.3.6 Other special features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing ...
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...3.0 Gb/s ports (blue) - Dual interconnect between the Integrated LAN controller and Physical Layer (PHY) (continued on the next page) P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / ...T�h��e��In��t�e�l® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 3.0 / 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x8...
...3.0 Gb/s ports (blue) - Dual interconnect between the Integrated LAN controller and Physical Layer (PHY) (continued on the next page) P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / ...T�h��e��In��t�e�l® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 3.0 / 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x8...
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...-board, 6 ports at back panel) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM: ASUS DIGI+ VRM - EPU, EPU switch ASUS TPU - Utility Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - MemOK! - P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary Bluetooth Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR...
...-board, 6 ports at back panel) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM: ASUS DIGI+ VRM - EPU, EPU switch ASUS TPU - Utility Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - MemOK! - P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary Bluetooth Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR...
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...-step chipset voltage control - x 9.6 in . vCCIO: Adjustable I/O voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking protection - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb...
...-step chipset voltage control - x 9.6 in . vCCIO: Adjustable I/O voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking protection - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb...
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... package for the following items. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 motherboard 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x 2-in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 motherboard! ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-1 Thank you start installing the...
... package for the following items. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 motherboard 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x 2-in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 motherboard! ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-1 Thank you start installing the...
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... reaches its full potential. 2X Less Radiation ASUS DIGI+ VRM adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation by half to enhance system stability through BIOS tuning and the exclusive user interface. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-3 The DIGI+ VRM digital power design empowers... users with superior flexibility and perfect precision to a digital standard. The P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 affords greater convenience to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. Extra SATA...
... reaches its full potential. 2X Less Radiation ASUS DIGI+ VRM adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation by half to enhance system stability through BIOS tuning and the exclusive user interface. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-3 The DIGI+ VRM digital power design empowers... users with superior flexibility and perfect precision to a digital standard. The P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 affords greater convenience to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. Extra SATA...
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..., including detailed DRAM information. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to enable more exciting computing... the trouble of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-5
..., including detailed DRAM information. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to enable more exciting computing... the trouble of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-5
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ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug ...
ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug ...
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Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-5 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-5 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
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...; • • • • * The memory modules in 2200MHz and above QVL is for the DDR3 2400 MHz memory module. P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL Transcend Transcend Patriot Part No. Timing 9-11-9-27 9-...Chip DS Brand NO. KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS Kingmax N/A Timing 7-10-10-28 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-24 9-10-9-28 - ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-7 G.SKILL F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4G ( 2x 2G ) DS - - GEIL GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - Vendors Part ...
...; • • • • * The memory modules in 2200MHz and above QVL is for the DDR3 2400 MHz memory module. P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL Transcend Transcend Patriot Part No. Timing 9-11-9-27 9-...Chip DS Brand NO. KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS Kingmax N/A Timing 7-10-10-28 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-24 9-10-9-28 - ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-7 G.SKILL F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4G ( 2x 2G ) DS - - GEIL GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - Vendors Part ...
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...; 9 1.65 • • 9 1.65 • • 9 1.65 • • 9-11-9-27 1.66 • • Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3W1K2/ 4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133 (O.C.) MHz capability (continued) Vendors Part No. KINGSTON KHX2133C9D3T1K2...
...; 9 1.65 • • 9 1.65 • • 9 1.65 • • 9-11-9-27 1.66 • • Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3W1K2/ 4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133 (O.C.) MHz capability (continued) Vendors Part No. KINGSTON KHX2133C9D3T1K2...
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Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - - - 9 KINGSTON D1288JEMFPGD9U - Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR(ECC) - Samsung K4B2G08460 - Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG - NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG - Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. J4208BASE-DJ-F AM5D5808DEJSBG AM5D5808FEQSBG D9KPT J2108BCSE-DJ-F J1108BDSE-DJ-F D3 128M8CE9 2GB - 9 9 9 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-...
Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - - - 9 KINGSTON D1288JEMFPGD9U - Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR(ECC) - Samsung K4B2G08460 - Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG - NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG - Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. J4208BASE-DJ-F AM5D5808DEJSBG AM5D5808FEQSBG D9KPT J2108BCSE-DJ-F J1108BDSE-DJ-F D3 128M8CE9 2GB - 9 9 9 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-...
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... S upports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-...8226; DS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) 7 DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B-HCF8 8 DS - - - ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-11 or D.O.C.P. Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: S upports one pair of individual CPUs. Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Voltage - ...
... S upports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-...8226; DS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) 7 DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B-HCF8 8 DS - - - ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-11 or D.O.C.P. Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: S upports one pair of individual CPUs. Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Voltage - ...
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... 2-28 for details. • Actual PCIe speed depends on page 3-22 for better thermal environment. shared - - - PCI_2 - - - PCIEx16_2 shared - - - - - shared - - shared - - 1394 Controller - LAN_1 - - - shared - - - ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - HD Audio - - - - - - shared - - PCIEx1_1 - - USB 2.0 Controller 1 - - - - - -
... 2-28 for details. • Actual PCIe speed depends on page 3-22 for better thermal environment. shared - - - PCI_2 - - - PCIEx16_2 shared - - - - - shared - - shared - - 1394 Controller - LAN_1 - - - shared - - - ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - HD Audio - - - - - - shared - - PCIEx1_1 - - USB 2.0 Controller 1 - - - - - -
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... during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If 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. It takes about... We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-15 Press and hold the MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the exact location of...
... during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If 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. It takes about... We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-15 Press and hold the MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the exact location of...
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... settings in the software application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. EPU switch Turning this switch to Enable. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-17
... settings in the software application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. EPU switch Turning this switch to Enable. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-17
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Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-19 3. EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable. TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable. 4.
Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-19 3. EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable. TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable. 4.
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... 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. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-21 Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows...
... 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. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-21 Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows...
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... ports, and complies with this connector to 480 MBps connection speed. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) These connectors are for details. 4. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-23 If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is not supported. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions ... using NCQ, set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for data drives only. You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb...
... ports, and complies with this connector to 480 MBps connection speed. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) These connectors are for details. 4. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-23 If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is not supported. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions ... using NCQ, set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for data drives only. You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb...