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...as required under the same license as defined in the GPL) for backup purposes, without intent to , by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; Product warranty or service will be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification... of shipment with you encounter any warranty. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF ...
...as required under the same license as defined in the GPL) for backup purposes, without intent to , by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; Product warranty or service will be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification... of shipment with you encounter any warranty. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF ...
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Profile 3-30 3.9 Exit menu 3-31 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-32 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-32 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-35 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-36 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-37 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM 4-4 4.3.3 BT GO...
Profile 3-30 3.9 Exit menu 3-31 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-32 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-32 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-35 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-36 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-37 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM 4-4 4.3.3 BT GO...
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Contents 4.3.5 EPU 4-12 4.3.6 ASUS FAN Xpert 4-13 4.3.7 ASUS Probe II 4-14 4.3.8 Ai Charger 4-15 4.3.9 Audio configurations 4-16 4.4 RAID configurations 4-17 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-17 4.4.2 ...in Windows 4-24 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-25 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-26 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers...
Contents 4.3.5 EPU 4-12 4.3.6 ASUS FAN Xpert 4-13 4.3.7 ASUS Probe II 4-14 4.3.8 Ai Charger 4-15 4.3.9 Audio configurations 4-16 4.4 RAID configurations 4-17 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-17 4.4.2 ...in Windows 4-24 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-25 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-26 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers...
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...to find more information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. viii...that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells...
...to find more information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. viii...that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells...
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P8Z68-V PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors Supports 32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * T�h��e��In��t�e�l® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support... depends on CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors ...
P8Z68-V PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors Supports 32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * T�h��e��In��t�e�l® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support... depends on CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors ...
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..., Shot & Send, BT to Net, Music Player, Personal Manager ASUS BT Turbo Remote: - Exclusive Smartphone Interface supporting iPhone, Android, Windows Mobile and Symbian systems ASUS Exclusive Features - AI Charger+ - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS O.C. Tuner - P8Z68-V PRO specifications summary Bluetooth Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless...
..., Shot & Send, BT to Net, Music Player, Personal Manager ASUS BT Turbo Remote: - Exclusive Smartphone Interface supporting iPhone, Android, Windows Mobile and Symbian systems ASUS Exclusive Features - AI Charger+ - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS O.C. Tuner - P8Z68-V PRO specifications summary Bluetooth Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless...
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...) *Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 0.00625V increment - xii vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.005V increment - 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 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (2 x gray, 2 x navy blue) 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue) 2 x CPU Fan...
...) *Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 0.00625V increment - xii vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.005V increment - 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 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (2 x gray, 2 x navy blue) 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue) 2 x CPU Fan...
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... on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit User Manual 1x ASUS USB 3.0 Bracket User guide Support DVD • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in 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...
... on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit User Manual 1x ASUS USB 3.0 Bracket User guide Support DVD • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in 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...
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...CrossFireX™. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of current bus systems. Moreover, Intel® Z68 Express Chipset also supports iGPU function, letting users enjoy the latest Intel integrated graphic performance. It uses serial point-to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000... 1.3.1 Product highlights LGA1155 socket 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 capacity,...
...CrossFireX™. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of current bus systems. Moreover, Intel® Z68 Express Chipset also supports iGPU function, letting users enjoy the latest Intel integrated graphic performance. It uses serial point-to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000... 1.3.1 Product highlights LGA1155 socket 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 capacity,...
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... scalability, faster data 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. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 1-3 Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support The Intel® Z68 Express Chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to minimize power loss through enabled spread...
... scalability, faster data 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. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 1-3 Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support The Intel® Z68 Express Chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to minimize power loss through enabled spread...
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...feature is facilitated by installed graphics cards. Quick and simple overclocking and setup sharing is supported by 2nd generation Intel® CoreTM processor family. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is for the Intel® Sandy Bridge platform's powerful integrated graphics. ...it convenient and easy to the motherboard. Supports hard drives over 2.2TB ASUS UEFI BIOS natively supports hard drives larger than traditional BIOS versions. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your DIY experience. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 1-5 It allows users to the best ...
...feature is facilitated by installed graphics cards. Quick and simple overclocking and setup sharing is supported by 2nd generation Intel® CoreTM processor family. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is for the Intel® Sandy Bridge platform's powerful integrated graphics. ...it convenient and easy to the motherboard. Supports hard drives over 2.2TB ASUS UEFI BIOS natively supports hard drives larger than traditional BIOS versions. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your DIY experience. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 1-5 It allows users to the best ...
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... same vendor. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Chapter ... efficient memory cooling system to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at 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 ...
... same vendor. • Due to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Chapter ... efficient memory cooling system to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at 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 ...
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...behavior, DDR3 2333 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. Vendors Part No. Kingmax Chip NO. 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 F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4G... 2GB ) DS FLKE85F-B8KHA(XMP) 4G ( 2x 2G ) DS FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - Timing - 7-10-10-28 Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • - 8-8-8-24 1.65 • • - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • - 9-10-9-28 1.65 • ...
...behavior, DDR3 2333 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. Vendors Part No. Kingmax Chip NO. 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 F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4G... 2GB ) DS FLKE85F-B8KHA(XMP) 4G ( 2x 2G ) DS FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - Timing - 7-10-10-28 Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • - 8-8-8-24 1.65 • • - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • - 9-10-9-28 1.65 • ...
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...-9-27 1.66 • • Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. G.SKILL F3-17066CL9T-6GB-T 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3T1FK4/ 8GX(XMP) 8GB ( 4x 2GB ) DS - Timing 9-10-9-24 - 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 support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM...
...-9-27 1.66 • • Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. G.SKILL F3-17066CL9T-6GB-T 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3T1FK4/ 8GX(XMP) 8GB ( 4x 2GB ) DS - Timing 9-10-9-24 - 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 support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM...
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...; • 1.65 • • • ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-9 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(3 x 2GB) SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. T3D1288RT-16 9-9-9-24 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM •...
...; • 1.65 • • • ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-9 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(3 x 2GB) SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. T3D1288RT-16 9-9-9-24 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM •...
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... 8-8-8-21 - - 9-9-9-24 - - 7-7-7-24 Hynix H5TQ2G83BFR - Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - - - 9 KINGSTON D1288JEMFPGD9U - Team T3D1288LT-13 7-7-7-21 Team T3D1288LT-13 7-7-7-21 DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 2 4 DIMM DIMM DIMM - • • • - • • • - • • • 1.5 • ...• • • 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG -
... 8-8-8-21 - - 9-9-9-24 - - 7-7-7-24 Hynix H5TQ2G83BFR - Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - - - 9 KINGSTON D1288JEMFPGD9U - Team T3D1288LT-13 7-7-7-21 Team T3D1288LT-13 7-7-7-21 DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 2 4 DIMM DIMM DIMM - • • • - • • • - • • • 1.5 • ...• • • 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG -
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... both the blue and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-11 SS MICRON SS MICRON SS MICRON DS MICRON DS MICRON DS MICRON SS ELPIDA SS...
... both the blue and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-11 SS MICRON SS MICRON SS MICRON DS MICRON DS MICRON DS MICRON SS ELPIDA SS...
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If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-21 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • ... cables. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions.
If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-21 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • ... cables. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions.
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Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to [AHCI Mode] by default. The Serial ATA RAID feature is [AHCI Mode]. If you ...
Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to [AHCI Mode] by default. The Serial ATA RAID feature is [AHCI Mode]. If you ...
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...complies with this USB 3.0 connector, you can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to this connector to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for data drives only. If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is not supported. • You must install Windows® XP Service ... chassis, with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to [Enabled]. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) These connectors are for details. 4. You can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. Refer to obtain the front panel USB 3.0 solution. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-23 Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb...
...complies with this USB 3.0 connector, you can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to this connector to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for data drives only. If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is not supported. • You must install Windows® XP Service ... chassis, with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to [Enabled]. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) These connectors are for details. 4. You can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. Refer to obtain the front panel USB 3.0 solution. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-23 Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb...