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Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 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...
Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 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...
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...retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems. 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. With iGPU on P8Z68-V PRO motherboards, DIGI+ VRM intelligently adjust Vcore PWM, integrated graphics voltages and frequency modulation to ...loss while performance reaches its full potential, adjusting frequencies dynamically and cutting EM interference by half to ensure optimized performance. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 1-3 New generation Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM digital power design launch control into a new era, empowering...
...retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems. 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. With iGPU on P8Z68-V PRO motherboards, DIGI+ VRM intelligently adjust Vcore PWM, integrated graphics voltages and frequency modulation to ...loss while performance reaches its full potential, adjusting frequencies dynamically and cutting EM interference by half to ensure optimized performance. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 1-3 New generation Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM digital power design launch control into a new era, empowering...
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...For users with the smoothness of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 1-5 ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). With better electric ... including detailed DRAM information. This unique module eliminates the trouble of their operating system. Chapter 1 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...
...For users with the smoothness of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 1-5 ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). With better electric ... including detailed DRAM information. This unique module eliminates the trouble of their operating system. Chapter 1 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...
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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
... 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
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Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 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 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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... - - - - - Vendors Part No. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2200 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. G.SKILL F3-17600CL9D-4GBTDS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - Timing... • N/A - - • • * The above are supported by this motherboard, however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-7 G.SKILL F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4G ( 2x 2G ) DS - - Voltage 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.5~1.7 - Due to CPU behavior, ...
... - - - - - Vendors Part No. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2200 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. G.SKILL F3-17600CL9D-4GBTDS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - Timing... • N/A - - • • * The above are supported by this motherboard, however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-7 G.SKILL F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4G ( 2x 2G ) DS - - Voltage 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.5~1.7 - Due to CPU behavior, ...
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...8226; • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-9 T3D1288RT-16 9-9-9-24 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • •...• • • • • • • • • • • • • P8Z68-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP) G.SKILL F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) ...
...8226; • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-9 T3D1288RT-16 9-9-9-24 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • •...• • • • • • • • • • • • • P8Z68-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP) G.SKILL F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) ...
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... install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. DS - - - Single-sided DS - Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB Crucial CT12864BA1067.8SFD 1GB...ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. DS Elixir N2CB1G80CN-BE - Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: S upports one pair of individual CPUs. Load the X.M.P. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO...
... install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. DS - - - Single-sided DS - Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB Crucial CT12864BA1067.8SFD 1GB...ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. DS Elixir N2CB1G80CN-BE - Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: S upports one pair of individual CPUs. Load the X.M.P. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO...
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... get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. PCIEx16_2 shared - - - - - - - PCIEx1_1 - - LAN_1 - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-13 PCI_1 - - PCIEX1_2 N/A N/A X1 USB3_34 X1 N/A N/A ESATA X1 N/A X1 Chapter 2 IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared - - - - - - shared - - - HD Audio - - - - - - shared - - - - - • In single VGA...
... get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. PCIEx16_2 shared - - - - - - - PCIEx1_1 - - LAN_1 - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-13 PCI_1 - - PCIEX1_2 N/A N/A X1 USB3_34 X1 N/A N/A ESATA X1 N/A X1 Chapter 2 IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared - - - - - - shared - - - HD Audio - - - - - - shared - - - - - • In single VGA...
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...tuning for successful boot. MemOK! 3. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the exact.... switch lights continuously. Chapter 2 • Refer to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-15 The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the system to...
...tuning for successful boot. MemOK! 3. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the exact.... switch lights continuously. Chapter 2 • Refer to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-15 The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the system to...
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... the EPU function at the same time. Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you have made. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-17 Chapter 2 5. For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off. • The EPU LED (O2LED2) near...
... the EPU function at the same time. Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you have made. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-17 Chapter 2 5. For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off. • The EPU LED (O2LED2) near...
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EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-19 TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable. 4. 3.
EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-19 TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable. 4. 3.
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... Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z68 chipset. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode]. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-21 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk...
... Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z68 chipset. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode]. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-21 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk...
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You can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. Refer to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for data drives only. 3. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-23 Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [navy blue]) These connectors connect to [Enabled]. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) These connectors are ... 3.0 solution. Chapter 2 • The SATA6G_E1/E2 (navy blue) connectors are 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 480 MBps connection speed.
You can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. Refer to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for data drives only. 3. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-23 Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [navy blue]) These connectors connect to [Enabled]. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) These connectors are ... 3.0 solution. Chapter 2 • The SATA6G_E1/E2 (navy blue) connectors are 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 480 MBps connection speed.
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... 1394a module is for an IEEE 1394a port. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 7. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1; ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-25 Chapter 2 Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 6. IE1394_2) These...
... 1394a module is for an IEEE 1394a port. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 7. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1; ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-25 Chapter 2 Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 6. IE1394_2) These...
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... panel audio module to [AC97]. By default, this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set to [HD]; 9. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-27 Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability.
... panel audio module to [AC97]. By default, this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set to [HD]; 9. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-27 Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability.
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ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-29 The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep ...
ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-29 The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep ...
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Chapter 2 2.3.2 1 CPU installation The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. A B 2 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-31
Chapter 2 2.3.2 1 CPU installation The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. A B 2 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-31
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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