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... installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P8Z68-V PRO motherboard! Before you for reference only. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items...
... installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P8Z68-V PRO motherboard! Before you for reference only. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items...
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... double the bandwidth of two onboard chips-EPU (Energy Processing Unit) and TPU (TurboV Processing Unit). DIGI+ VRM New ASUS DIGI+ VRM upgrades motherboard power delivery to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. The P8Z68-V PRO affords greater convenience to enhance system stability through enabling spread spectrum. It increases overclocking range while performance reaches its full... loss through Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through BIOS tuning and the exclusive user interface. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 1-3
... double the bandwidth of two onboard chips-EPU (Energy Processing Unit) and TPU (TurboV Processing Unit). DIGI+ VRM New ASUS DIGI+ VRM upgrades motherboard power delivery to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. The P8Z68-V PRO affords greater convenience to enhance system stability through enabling spread spectrum. It increases overclocking range while performance reaches its full... loss through Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through BIOS tuning and the exclusive user interface. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 1-3
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...needed, the graphics card is for the Intel® Sandy Bridge platform's powerful integrated graphics. Chapter 1 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to enable more environmentally-... users to the best available graphics resources based on power, performance and system load on Windows® 7 based PCs. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 1-5 All of advanced Sandy Bridge multimedia features alongside the high end 3D rendering performance provided by installed graphics cards. Its GPU...
...needed, the graphics card is for the Intel® Sandy Bridge platform's powerful integrated graphics. Chapter 1 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to enable more environmentally-... users to the best available graphics resources based on power, performance and system load on Windows® 7 based PCs. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 1-5 All of advanced Sandy Bridge multimedia features alongside the high end 3D rendering performance provided by installed graphics cards. Its GPU...
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... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched...
... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched...
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A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 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 2-5 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. 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 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
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.... G.SKILL F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4G ( 2x 2G ) DS - - GEIL GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - P8Z68-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL Transcend Transcend Patriot Part No. Timing Voltage - ...to CPU behavior, DDR3 2400 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency.. KINGSTON KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-7 G.SKILL F3-17600CL9D-4GBTDS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - Kingmax Chip NO. KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KHA(XMP) 4G ( 2x 2G ) DS...
.... G.SKILL F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4G ( 2x 2G ) DS - - GEIL GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - P8Z68-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL Transcend Transcend Patriot Part No. Timing Voltage - ...to CPU behavior, DDR3 2400 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency.. KINGSTON KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-7 G.SKILL F3-17600CL9D-4GBTDS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - Kingmax Chip NO. KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KHA(XMP) 4G ( 2x 2G ) DS...
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...• • • • • • • • • • • • • • P8Z68-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP) G....1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-9 Chapter 2 Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS CORSAIR TR3X6G1866C9DVer4.1(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS G.SKILL ...
...• • • • • • • • • • • • • • P8Z68-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP) G....1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-9 Chapter 2 Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS CORSAIR TR3X6G1866C9DVer4.1(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS G.SKILL ...
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...• 4 DIMMs: S upports four (4) modules inserted into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. Voltage - ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-11 Size Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB Crucial CT12864BA1067.8SFD 1GB Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1GB Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB Crucial CT25664BA1067.16SFD 2GB... M2Y2G64CB8HC5N-BE 2GB Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HC9N-BE 2GB WINTEC 3DU3191A-10 1GB SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Load the X.M.P. Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. SS MICRON SS MICRON SS MICRON DS MICRON DS MICRON...
...• 4 DIMMs: S upports four (4) modules inserted into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. Voltage - ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-11 Size Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB Crucial CT12864BA1067.8SFD 1GB Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1GB Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB Crucial CT25664BA1067.16SFD 2GB... M2Y2G64CB8HC5N-BE 2GB Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HC9N-BE 2GB WINTEC 3DU3191A-10 1GB SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Load the X.M.P. Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. SS MICRON SS MICRON SS MICRON DS MICRON DS MICRON...
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... for better thermal environment. PCIEx16_3 - shared - - - - - PCIEx1_2/USB3_1234 - shared - - - - - PCI_2 - - - USB 2.0 Controller 1 - - - - - - - shared USB 3.0 Controller shared SATA Controller - - shared - - - - - JMicron ATA Controller - - - HD Audio - - - - - - shared - ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-13
... for better thermal environment. PCIEx16_3 - shared - - - - - PCIEx1_2/USB3_1234 - shared - - - - - PCI_2 - - - USB 2.0 Controller 1 - - - - - - - shared USB 3.0 Controller shared SATA Controller - - shared - - - - - JMicron ATA Controller - - - HD Audio - - - - - - shared - ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-13
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... The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to test one set of failsafe settings. function. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-15 Chapter 2 • Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the system to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when ... recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! function. • The MemOK...
... The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to test one set of failsafe settings. function. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-15 Chapter 2 • Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the system to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when ... recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! function. • The MemOK...
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... the switch setting is turned to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you have made. Refer to Enable. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-17 Chapter 2 5.
... the switch setting is turned to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you have made. Refer to Enable. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-17 Chapter 2 5.
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EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable. 3. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-19 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. 3. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-19 TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable. 4.
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...; XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Chapter 2 • These connectors are using these connectors, set to [AHCI Mode]. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-21 If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available...
...; XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Chapter 2 • These connectors are using these connectors, set to [AHCI Mode]. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-21 If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available...
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Refer to [Enabled]. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-23 ATAPI device is available from your system chassis, with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ... Controller item in the BIOS to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this USB 3.0 connector, you can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to this connector to obtain the front panel USB 3.0 solution.
Refer to [Enabled]. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-23 ATAPI device is available from your system chassis, with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ... Controller item in the BIOS to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this USB 3.0 connector, you can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to this connector to obtain the front panel USB 3.0 solution.
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... module is for an IEEE 1394a port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to the IEEE 1394a connector. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-25 Doing so will damage the motherboard! 6. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1;
... module is for an IEEE 1394a port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to the IEEE 1394a connector. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-25 Doing so will damage the motherboard! 6. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1;
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... in the BIOS setup to [HD]. By default, this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector to [AC97]. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-27 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. if you...
... in the BIOS setup to [HD]. By default, this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector to [AC97]. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-27 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. if you...
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... speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power LED. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-29 Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is...
... speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power LED. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-29 Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is...
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A B 2 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-31 DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. Chapter 2 2.3.2 1 CPU installation The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket.
A B 2 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-31 DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. Chapter 2 2.3.2 1 CPU installation The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket.
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Chapter 2 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-33
Chapter 2 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-33
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2.3.4 1 DIMM installation 2 Chapter 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-35
2.3.4 1 DIMM installation 2 Chapter 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-35