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... 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 Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System...
... 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 Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System...
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...of electronic products. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of the FCC Rules. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. Check local regulations for connection of the ... This device complies with Part 15 of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. If this unit not expressly approved by one or more of the following two conditions: ...
...of electronic products. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of the FCC Rules. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. Check local regulations for connection of the ... This device complies with Part 15 of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. If this unit not expressly approved by one or more of the following two conditions: ...
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If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all cables ...set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read ...
If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all cables ...set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read ...
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... NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through...
... NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through...
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... your retailer. • The illustrated items above are 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 your motherboard package for reference only. Before you for buying an ASUS® P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 motherboard! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your...
... your retailer. • The illustrated items above are 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 your motherboard package for reference only. Before you for buying an ASUS® P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 motherboard! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your...
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...double the bandwidth of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard's powerful Intel® Z68 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in multiple-GPU configurations of current bus systems. Moreover, Intel® Z68 Express... features 1.3.1 Product highlights LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors This motherboard supports the Intel® second generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors in LGA1155 package with memory and PCI...
...double the bandwidth of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard's powerful Intel® Z68 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in multiple-GPU configurations of current bus systems. Moreover, Intel® Z68 Express... features 1.3.1 Product highlights LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors This motherboard supports the Intel® second generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors in LGA1155 package with memory and PCI...
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...performance, extreme system stability and greater power efficiency. DIGI+ VRM New ASUS DIGI+ VRM upgrades motherboard power delivery to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. With iGPU on P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 motherboards, DIGI+ VRM intelligently adjust Vcore PWM, integrated graphics voltages and ... 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866 / 1600/ 1333 / 1066 MHz to minimize power loss through BIOS tuning and the exclusive user interface. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-3
...performance, extreme system stability and greater power efficiency. DIGI+ VRM New ASUS DIGI+ VRM upgrades motherboard power delivery to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. With iGPU on P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 motherboards, DIGI+ VRM intelligently adjust Vcore PWM, integrated graphics voltages and ... 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866 / 1600/ 1333 / 1066 MHz to minimize power loss through BIOS tuning and the exclusive user interface. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-3
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... systemlevel upgrades for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of a button to -Net, Music Player, Shot and Send, and Personal Manager. determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your performance with the elegant appearance! 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction All are accessible through Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. ASUS BT GO...
... systemlevel upgrades for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of a button to -Net, Music Player, Shot and Send, and Personal Manager. determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your performance with the elegant appearance! 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction All are accessible through Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. ASUS BT GO...
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... BIOS versions. All of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Chapter 1 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the... and your DIY experience. Users can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with full storage space utilization helping deliver far more flexible and convenient mouse input. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-5
... BIOS versions. All of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Chapter 1 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the... and your DIY experience. Users can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with full storage space utilization helping deliver far more flexible and convenient mouse input. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-5
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... energy efficiency requirements in idle mode to lower utilization, heat, fan speed and power draw down to energy consumptions. ErP Ready The motherboard is supported by installed graphics cards. When no discrete graphics are needed, the graphics card is designed for the Intel® Sandy Bridge... to the best available graphics resources based on power, performance and system load on Windows® 7 based PCs. For users with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through the most common PC audio setups-your existing stereo speakers or headphones. Its ...
... energy efficiency requirements in idle mode to lower utilization, heat, fan speed and power draw down to energy consumptions. ErP Ready The motherboard is supported by installed graphics cards. When no discrete graphics are needed, the graphics card is designed for the Intel® Sandy Bridge... to the best available graphics resources based on power, performance and system load on Windows® 7 based PCs. For users with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through the most common PC audio setups-your existing stereo speakers or headphones. Its ...
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... the power supply. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
... the power supply. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.10 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.10 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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...ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Chapter 2 Ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard...damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is...
...ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Chapter 2 Ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard...damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is...
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2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
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... may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard. For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • According to Intel ... CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install...
... may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard. For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • According to Intel ... CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install...
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...DS 2GB DS 2GB DS 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS Chip Chip Brand NO. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Chip NO. - Kingmax Chip NO. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-7 KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KHA(XMP) 4G ( 2x 2G ) DS - - DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • ... DS FLKE85F-B8KHA(XMP) 4G ( 2x 2G ) DS FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2200 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. G.SKILL F3-17600CL8D-...
...DS 2GB DS 2GB DS 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS Chip Chip Brand NO. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Chip NO. - Kingmax Chip NO. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-7 KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KHA(XMP) 4G ( 2x 2G ) DS - - DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • ... DS FLKE85F-B8KHA(XMP) 4G ( 2x 2G ) DS FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2200 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. G.SKILL F3-17600CL8D-...
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...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. T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 1.5 T3D1288LT-20 9-9-9-24 1.5 T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 1.6 DIMM ...2GB) DS - GEIL GE34GB2133C9DC(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3T1FK4/ 8GX(XMP) 8GB ( 4x 2GB ) DS - P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133 (O.C.) MHz capability (continued) Vendors Part No. G.SKILL F3-17066CL8D-4GBPS(XMP) 4GB(2 x ...
...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. T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 1.5 T3D1288LT-20 9-9-9-24 1.5 T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 1.6 DIMM ...2GB) DS - GEIL GE34GB2133C9DC(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3T1FK4/ 8GX(XMP) 8GB ( 4x 2GB ) DS - P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133 (O.C.) MHz capability (continued) Vendors Part No. G.SKILL F3-17066CL8D-4GBPS(XMP) 4GB(2 x ...
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...; - • • • - • • • 1.75 • • • 1.5-1.6 • • • 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hynix H5TQ2G83BFR - Micron D9LGK - Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR(ECC) - Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - SAMSUNG K4B4G0846A-HCH9 - Qimonda IDSH1G-03A1F1C-13H - J4208BASE-DJ-F AM5D5808DEJSBG...
...; - • • • - • • • 1.75 • • • 1.5-1.6 • • • 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hynix H5TQ2G83BFR - Micron D9LGK - Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR(ECC) - Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - SAMSUNG K4B4G0846A-HCH9 - Qimonda IDSH1G-03A1F1C-13H - J4208BASE-DJ-F AM5D5808DEJSBG...
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...Single-sided DS - settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: S upports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs... - • • • - • • • - • • Side(s): SS - ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-11 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. Size Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB Crucial CT12864BA1067...
...Single-sided DS - settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: S upports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs... - • • • - • • • - • • Side(s): SS - ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-11 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. Size Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB Crucial CT12864BA1067...