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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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...;ty�p��e�. resolution 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Supports DVI with max. ATAPI devices are for data hard drives only. 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... RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 - Supports �In��te��l® Smart Response Technology 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 x4 mode, compatible with...
...;ty�p��e�. resolution 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Supports DVI with max. ATAPI devices are for data hard drives only. 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... RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 - Supports �In��te��l® Smart Response Technology 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 x4 mode, compatible with...
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... USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at mid-board for iGPU ASUS EPU - MemOK! - Disk Unlocker ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary Bluetooth Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! ASUS Q-Connector - Utility Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS Q-Shield - Industry leading Digital 16-phase* Power Design - Auto...
... USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at mid-board for iGPU ASUS EPU - MemOK! - Disk Unlocker ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions - P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary Bluetooth Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! ASUS Q-Connector - Utility Realtek® ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS Q-Shield - Industry leading Digital 16-phase* Power Design - Auto...
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... DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, 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 Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . ... Out header 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor Precision Tweaker 2 -
... DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, 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 Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . ... Out header 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor Precision Tweaker 2 -
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... list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard 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 are for buying an ASUS® P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 motherboard! ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-1 Before you for reference only. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome...
... list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard 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 are for buying an ASUS® P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 motherboard! ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-1 Before you for reference only. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome...
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...SATA) interface, delivering up to enhance system stability through enabled spread spectrum. The P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 affords greater convenience to a digital standard. DIGI+ VRM New ASUS DIGI+ VRM upgrades motherboard power delivery to high speed connectivity. The 16 digital architecture... overclocking range while performance reaches its full potential. 2X Less Radiation ASUS DIGI+ VRM adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation by half to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-3 The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system...
...SATA) interface, delivering up to enhance system stability through enabled spread spectrum. The P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 affords greater convenience to a digital standard. DIGI+ VRM New ASUS DIGI+ VRM upgrades motherboard power delivery to high speed connectivity. The 16 digital architecture... overclocking range while performance reaches its full potential. 2X Less Radiation ASUS DIGI+ VRM adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation by half to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-3 The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system...
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...than traditional BIOS versions. 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 intricate... climate conditions in different geographic regions and your DIY experience. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-5 The built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of their operating system. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without using a bootable floppy disk or an ...
...than traditional BIOS versions. 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 intricate... climate conditions in different geographic regions and your DIY experience. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-5 The built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of their operating system. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without using a bootable floppy disk or an ...
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... a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. 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...
... a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. 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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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. 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.
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... run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency.. Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. Vendors G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL KINGMAX KINGMAX Part No. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-7 Voltage 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.5~1.7 - margin of the installed CPU. Timing 9-11-9-27 9-11-11-31 9-11-9-28 ... • * The above QVL is for the DDR3 2200 MHz memory module. Kingmax Chip NO. Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2200 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage - 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM ...
... run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency.. Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. Vendors G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL KINGMAX KINGMAX Part No. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-7 Voltage 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.5~1.7 - margin of the installed CPU. Timing 9-11-9-27 9-11-11-31 9-11-9-28 ... • * The above QVL is for the DDR3 2200 MHz memory module. Kingmax Chip NO. Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2200 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage - 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM ...
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...8226; 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. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2A2133C9(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS... - P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133 (O.C.) MHz capability (continued) Vendors Part No. G.SKILL F3-17066CL9T-6GB-T 6GB...
...8226; 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. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2A2133C9(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS... - P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133 (O.C.) MHz capability (continued) Vendors Part No. G.SKILL F3-17066CL9T-6GB-T 6GB...
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... - Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - SAMSUNG K4B4G0846A-HCH9 - Hynix H5TQ2G83BFR - Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - - - 9 KINGSTON D1288JEMFPGD9U - Samsung K4B2G08460 - Prtriot PM128M8D3BU-15 9 - - 7-7-7-20 NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG - 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 - Hynix H5TQ2G83BFR - Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - - - 9 KINGSTON D1288JEMFPGD9U - Samsung K4B2G08460 - Prtriot PM128M8D3BU-15 9 - - 7-7-7-20 NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG - Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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...8226; • DS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) 7 DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B-HCF8 8 DS - - - Single-sided DS - Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB Crucial CT12864BA1067.8SFD 1GB Crucial ...3DU3191A-10 1GB SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-11 or D.O.C.P. DS Elixir N2CB1G80CN-BE - DS Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 - • • • 1.5 • •...
...8226; • DS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) 7 DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B-HCF8 8 DS - - - Single-sided DS - Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB Crucial CT12864BA1067.8SFD 1GB Crucial ...3DU3191A-10 1GB SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-11 or D.O.C.P. DS Elixir N2CB1G80CN-BE - DS Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 - • • • 1.5 • •...
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... for details. • Actual PCIe speed depends on page 3-22 for details. IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. PCIEx16_3 - shared - - - PCI_2 - - - JMicron ATA Controller - - - shared - - - - ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - 2-13 Chapter 2 PCIEX16_3 PCI Express sharing mode configuration PCIEX16_3 PCIEX1_1 Auto Mode X1 X1 X4 Mode X4 (Recommend for high speed N/A device) X1...
... for details. • Actual PCIe speed depends on page 3-22 for details. IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. PCIEx16_3 - shared - - - PCI_2 - - - JMicron ATA Controller - - - shared - - - - ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - 2-13 Chapter 2 PCIEX16_3 PCI Express sharing mode configuration PCIEX16_3 PCIEX1_1 Auto Mode X1 X1 X4 Mode X4 (Recommend for high speed N/A device) X1...
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... begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the system to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-15 If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot after using the MemOK!...next set of failsafe settings. A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system ...
... begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the system to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-15 If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot after using the MemOK!...next set of failsafe settings. A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system ...
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... change the switch setting to Enable. Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you have made. Chapter 2 5. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-17
... change the switch setting to Enable. Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you have made. Chapter 2 5. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-17
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TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable. 4. EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-19 3.
TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable. 4. EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-19 3.
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...; XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using NCQ, set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-21 Refer to [AHCI Mode]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid...
...; XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using NCQ, set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-21 Refer to [AHCI Mode]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid...
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...480 MBps connection speed. You can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) These connectors are for details. 4. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-23 3. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [navy blue]) These connectors connect to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for data...using NCQ, set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to this USB 3.0 connector, you can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to [Enabled]. Refer to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables.
...480 MBps connection speed. You can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) These connectors are for details. 4. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-23 3. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [navy blue]) These connectors connect to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for data...using NCQ, set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to this USB 3.0 connector, you can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to [Enabled]. Refer to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables.