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... guide...viii P8Z68-V PRO 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 1-5 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 memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion slots...
... guide...viii P8Z68-V PRO 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 1-5 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 memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion slots...
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... / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Due to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual ...to www.asus.com for the Intel CPU support list. Dual interconnect between the Integrated LAN controller and Physical Layer (PHY) (continued on the next page) resolution 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Supports RGB with max. P8Z68-V PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots...
... / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Due to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual ...to www.asus.com for the Intel CPU support list. Dual interconnect between the Integrated LAN controller and Physical Layer (PHY) (continued on the next page) resolution 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Supports RGB with max. P8Z68-V PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots...
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... x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking protection - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. P8Z68-V PRO 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 ...x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! vDRAM Bus: 160-step memory voltage control - vCPU_PLL: 160-step CPU & PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) -
... x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking protection - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. P8Z68-V PRO 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 ...x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! vDRAM Bus: 160-step memory voltage control - vCPU_PLL: 160-step CPU & PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) -
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...2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family. *** Operating systems must be installed on the HDD to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7...motherboard's powerful Intel® Z68 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in multiple-GPU configurations of SSD-like performance and response with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to launch Intel® Smart Response Technology. Harnesses the combination of either SLI™ or...
...2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family. *** Operating systems must be installed on the HDD to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7...motherboard's powerful Intel® Z68 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in multiple-GPU configurations of SSD-like performance and response with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to launch Intel® Smart Response Technology. Harnesses the combination of either SLI™ or...
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... solution The stylish heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution that offer significant breakthrough in -one simple to patch memory issues. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient ...the elegant appearance! MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of the chipset and power phase area through the exclusive, user-friendly ASUS interface. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give users an extremely...
... solution The stylish heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution that offer significant breakthrough in -one simple to patch memory issues. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient ...the elegant appearance! MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of the chipset and power phase area through the exclusive, user-friendly ASUS interface. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give users an extremely...
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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 2-5 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.
A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-5 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.
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... http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the following: - Use a maximum of 3GB system...- Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you do any of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from the...
... http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the following: - Use a maximum of 3GB system...- Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you do any of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from the...
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... socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • * The above QVL is for the DDR3 2400 MHz memory module. Kingmax Chip NO. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-7 G.SKILL F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4G ( 2x 2G ) DS - - 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 - P8Z68-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133 (O.C.) MHz ...
... socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • * The above QVL is for the DDR3 2400 MHz memory module. Kingmax Chip NO. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-7 G.SKILL F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4G ( 2x 2G ) DS - - 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 - P8Z68-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133 (O.C.) MHz ...
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...- - Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2000 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1866 MHz frequency. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information G.SKILL F3-17066CL8D-4GBPS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - P8Z68-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133 (O.C.) MHz...8226; 9 1.65 • • 9 1.65 • • 9 1.65 • • 9-11-9-27 1.66 • • Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3X2K2/ 4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3W1K2/ 4GX(...
...- - Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2000 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1866 MHz frequency. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information G.SKILL F3-17066CL8D-4GBPS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - P8Z68-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133 (O.C.) MHz...8226; 9 1.65 • • 9 1.65 • • 9 1.65 • • 9-11-9-27 1.66 • • Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3X2K2/ 4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3W1K2/ 4GX(...
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...Crucial G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL KINGMAX KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ Super Talent Super Talent AEXEA AEXEA Asint EK Memory EK Memory Elixir GoodRam KINGTIGER Mushkin Mushkin Patriot Patriot Team CMZ8GX3M2A1600C8(XMP) CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) BL12864BN1608.8FF(XMP) BL25664BN1608.16FF(... • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-9 Chapter 2 Vendors Part No. T3D1288RT-16 9-9-9-24 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • •...
...Crucial G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL KINGMAX KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ Super Talent Super Talent AEXEA AEXEA Asint EK Memory EK Memory Elixir GoodRam KINGTIGER Mushkin Mushkin Patriot Patriot Team CMZ8GX3M2A1600C8(XMP) CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) BL12864BN1608.8FF(XMP) BL25664BN1608.16FF(... • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-9 Chapter 2 Vendors Part No. T3D1288RT-16 9-9-9-24 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • •...
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... H5TQ2G83BFR - Micron D9LGK - SAMSUNG K4B4G0846A-HCH9 - Samsung K4B2G08460 - Micron D9LGK - - - 9-9-9 - - 9-9-9 PSC A3P1GF3FGF - Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG - Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. PSC A3P1GF3FGF - Elpida J1108BFBG-DJ-F NANYA NT5CB256M8BN-CG - - 9 Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG -...ACTICA ACT4GHU72D8H1333H 4GB DS BUFFALO D3U1333-2G 2GB DS BUFFALO D3U1333-4G 4GB DS EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I13 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS Elixir M2F2G64CB88B7N-CG 2GB SS Elixir M2F4G64CB8HB5N-...
... H5TQ2G83BFR - Micron D9LGK - SAMSUNG K4B4G0846A-HCH9 - Samsung K4B2G08460 - Micron D9LGK - - - 9-9-9 - - 9-9-9 PSC A3P1GF3FGF - Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG - Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. PSC A3P1GF3FGF - Elpida J1108BFBG-DJ-F NANYA NT5CB256M8BN-CG - - 9 Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG -...ACTICA ACT4GHU72D8H1333H 4GB DS BUFFALO D3U1333-2G 2GB DS BUFFALO D3U1333-4G 4GB DS EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I13 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS Elixir M2F2G64CB88B7N-CG 2GB SS Elixir M2F4G64CB8HB5N-...
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... black slots as one (1) module inserted into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Load the X.M.P. Voltage - Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: S upports one pair of individual CPUs. or D.O.C.P. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-11 Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. DS - - - DS Qimonda...
... black slots as one (1) module inserted into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Load the X.M.P. Voltage - Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: S upports one pair of individual CPUs. or D.O.C.P. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-11 Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. DS - - - DS Qimonda...
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.... A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-15 3. switch lights continuously. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! If the test fails, the system...
.... A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-15 3. switch lights continuously. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! If the test fails, the system...
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... computer and unplug the power cord. 2. For system failure due to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS...
... computer and unplug the power cord. 2. For system failure due to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS...
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... upgrade the playback quality. Following is valid. • Due to the onboard video port(s) for your monitor, it will affect the playback quality. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-43 Refer to the next page for the system to return to its original setting or restart the system and press F8 to monitor overscan...system will automatically select the the add-on monitor overscan/underscan problem • Playback of Blu-Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will black out. When you use an Intel® CPU with multiple VGA output that during POST or BIOS setup...
... upgrade the playback quality. Following is valid. • Due to the onboard video port(s) for your monitor, it will affect the playback quality. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-43 Refer to the next page for the system to return to its original setting or restart the system and press F8 to monitor overscan...system will automatically select the the add-on monitor overscan/underscan problem • Playback of Blu-Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will black out. When you use an Intel® CPU with multiple VGA output that during POST or BIOS setup...
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... light up when you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED...
... light up when you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED...
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... you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. EZ Mode Monday [9/13/2010] P8Z68-V PRO BIOS Version : 0209 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 512 MB (DDR3 1066MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 03/04/2011 Speed : 3531 MHz English ...device priority Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup ...
... you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. EZ Mode Monday [9/13/2010] P8Z68-V PRO BIOS Version : 0209 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 512 MB (DDR3 1066MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 03/04/2011 Speed : 3531 MHz English ...device priority Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup ...
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... Version South Bridge Stepping 0209 x64 03/14/2011 MBECE-0019 7.0.10.1065 B2 Stepping CPU Information Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Speed 3531 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Speed 512 MB 1097 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Fri 03/25/2011] [16:46:15] Administrator > Security Boot... Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Main\ Security > Advanced Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is a power on top of the screen show Installed. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-5
... Version South Bridge Stepping 0209 x64 03/14/2011 MBECE-0019 7.0.10.1065 B2 Stepping CPU Information Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Speed 3531 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Speed 512 MB 1097 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Fri 03/25/2011] [16:46:15] Administrator > Security Boot... Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Main\ Security > Advanced Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is a power on top of the screen show Installed. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-5
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... BLCK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Scroll down to malfunction. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Chapter 3 Version 2.00.1201. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-7 EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright...
... BLCK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Scroll down to malfunction. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Chapter 3 Version 2.00.1201. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-7 EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright...
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... Adjust in OS) [XX] This item appears only when you set the Turbo Ratio item to set overclocking parameters. If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this happens, revert to set the Internal PLL Overvoltage. By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS)]. The configuration... you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to select the X.M.P. You can be set the Turbo Ratio item to adjust the value. eXtreme Memory Profile [High Performance] This item appears only when you set to one single Turbo ratio in OS. [By Per Core (Cannot Adjust in ...
... Adjust in OS) [XX] This item appears only when you set the Turbo Ratio item to set overclocking parameters. If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this happens, revert to set the Internal PLL Overvoltage. By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS)]. The configuration... you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to select the X.M.P. You can be set the Turbo Ratio item to adjust the value. eXtreme Memory Profile [High Performance] This item appears only when you set to one single Turbo ratio in OS. [By Per Core (Cannot Adjust in ...