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...vi Safety information...vii About this 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...
...vi Safety information...vii About this 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...
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... enable proper reuse of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that interference will not occur in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. Check local regulations for help. This symbol of parts and recycling. This class B digital apparatus...
... enable proper reuse of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that interference will not occur in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. Check local regulations for help. This symbol of parts and recycling. This class B digital apparatus...
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...that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. 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..., contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Do not place the product in your retailer.
...that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. 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..., contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Do not place the product in your retailer.
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...added by your dealer. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware ... descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ATI...
...added by your dealer. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware ... descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ATI...
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... illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact 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 are for buying an ASUS® P8Z68-V PRO motherboard! ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making...
... illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact 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 are for buying an ASUS® P8Z68-V PRO motherboard! ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making...
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... MHz frequency as a cache 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 hard drive...-chipset design to launch Intel® Smart Response Technology. Dual-Channel DDR3 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 meet the higher bandwidth requirements...
... MHz frequency as a cache 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 hard drive...-chipset design to launch Intel® Smart Response Technology. Dual-Channel DDR3 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 meet the higher bandwidth requirements...
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... Processing Unit) and TPU (TurboV Processing Unit). The P8Z68-V PRO affords greater convenience to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. DIGI+ VRM New ASUS DIGI+ VRM upgrades motherboard power delivery to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 1-3 Auto Tuning offers a user friendly way to automatically... and ratios for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in diverse situations. With iGPU on P8Z68-V PRO motherboards, DIGI+ VRM intelligently adjust Vcore PWM, integrated graphics voltages and frequency modulation to ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability...
... Processing Unit) and TPU (TurboV Processing Unit). The P8Z68-V PRO affords greater convenience to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. DIGI+ VRM New ASUS DIGI+ VRM upgrades motherboard power delivery to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 1-3 Auto Tuning offers a user friendly way to automatically... and ratios for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in diverse situations. With iGPU on P8Z68-V PRO motherboards, DIGI+ VRM intelligently adjust Vcore PWM, integrated graphics voltages and frequency modulation to ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability...
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... beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for extreme graphics performance. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity! 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated CPU for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat...
... beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for extreme graphics performance. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity! 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated CPU for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat...
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... Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Its GPU virtualization dynamically assigns tasks to the motherboard. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 1-5 Users can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with diverse needs, LucidLogix® Virtu™ GPU virtualization provides great flexibility and ... Mode is put in 64-bit, with full storage space utilization helping deliver far more environmentally-friendly. 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 intricate system control,...
... Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Its GPU virtualization dynamically assigns tasks to the motherboard. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 1-5 Users can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with diverse needs, LucidLogix® Virtu™ GPU virtualization provides great flexibility and ... Mode is put in 64-bit, with full storage space utilization helping deliver far more environmentally-friendly. 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 intricate system control,...
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ErP Ready The motherboard is in regards to energy consumptions. This is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ease. With these technologies, you may experience a better home-theater audio with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient...
ErP Ready The motherboard is in regards to energy consumptions. This is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ease. With these technologies, you may experience a better home-theater audio with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient...
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ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 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 ... 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. Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install...
ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 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 ... 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. Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install...
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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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.../ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is incompatible... with the LGA1155 socket. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / ...
.../ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is incompatible... with the LGA1155 socket. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / ...
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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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...DIMMs) or overclocking condition. To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. For ...may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32...
...DIMMs) or overclocking condition. To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. For ...may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32...
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...8226; • * The memory modules in 2200MHz and above QVL is for the DDR3 2400 MHz memory module. 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....DIMM 4 DIMM • • • * The above are supported by this motherboard, however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-7 Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2200 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. G.SKILL F3-...
...8226; • * The memory modules in 2200MHz and above QVL is for the DDR3 2400 MHz memory module. 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....DIMM 4 DIMM • • • * The above are supported by this motherboard, however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-7 Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2200 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. G.SKILL F3-...
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... 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. 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 socket...8226; • • • • • * The above QVL is for the DDR3 2000 MHz memory module. P8Z68-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133 (O.C.) MHz capability (continued) Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2A2133C9(XMP...
... 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. 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 socket...8226; • • • • • * The above QVL is for the DDR3 2000 MHz memory module. P8Z68-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133 (O.C.) MHz capability (continued) Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2A2133C9(XMP...
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...1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-9 DS - - G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP) G.SKILL F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) KINGSTON KHX1800C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) Size 4GB(2 x 2GB) 4GB(2 x 2GB) 6GB...• • • • • • • • • • • • • • P8Z68-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Vendors Part No. Chapter 2 Vendors Part No. DS - - Size SS/ DS...
...1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-9 DS - - G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP) G.SKILL F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) KINGSTON KHX1800C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) Size 4GB(2 x 2GB) 4GB(2 x 2GB) 6GB...• • • • • • • • • • • • • • P8Z68-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Vendors Part No. Chapter 2 Vendors Part No. DS - - Size SS/ DS...
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... - Prtriot PM128M8D3BU-15 9 - - 7-7-7-20 NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG - NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG - Micron D9LGK - SAMSUNG K4B4G0846A-HCH9 - Elpida J1108BFBG-DJ-F NANYA NT5CB256M8BN-CG - - 9 Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG - Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. J4208BASE-DJ-F AM5D5808DEJSBG AM5D5808FEQSBG D9KPT J2108BCSE-DJ-F J1108BDSE-DJ-F D3 128M8CE9 2GB - 9 9 9 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24...
... - Prtriot PM128M8D3BU-15 9 - - 7-7-7-20 NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG - NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG - Micron D9LGK - SAMSUNG K4B4G0846A-HCH9 - Elpida J1108BFBG-DJ-F NANYA NT5CB256M8BN-CG - - 9 Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG - Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. J4208BASE-DJ-F AM5D5808DEJSBG AM5D5808FEQSBG D9KPT J2108BCSE-DJ-F J1108BDSE-DJ-F D3 128M8CE9 2GB - 9 9 9 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24...