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Contents Notices ...vi Safety information...vii About this guide...viii P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 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 1-5 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-5 1.3.6 Other special features 1-6 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 ...
Contents Notices ...vi Safety information...vii About this guide...viii P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 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 1-5 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-5 1.3.6 Other special features 1-6 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 ...
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...Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 - Utility (continued on installed CPU type. P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Bluetooth LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation ...® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for data hard drives only. Supports NVIDIA® Q��u�a�d�-�G�P�U���S���L�...
...Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 - Utility (continued on installed CPU type. P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Bluetooth LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation ...® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for data hard drives only. Supports NVIDIA® Q��u�a�d�-�G�P�U���S���L�...
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...) 2 x N��EC�® USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at back panel) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM: ASUS DIGI+ VRM - EPU, EPU switch ASUS TPU - MemOK! - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 specifications summary Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Realtek® ALC889 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - DTS Surround Sensation...
...) 2 x N��EC�® USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at back panel) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM: ASUS DIGI+ VRM - EPU, EPU switch ASUS TPU - MemOK! - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 specifications summary Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Realtek® ALC889 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - DTS Surround Sensation...
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...increment Overclocking Protection: - vCCSA: 144-step system agent voltage control - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) ... WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen Function WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in...
...increment Overclocking Protection: - vCCSA: 144-step system agent voltage control - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) ... WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen Function WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in...
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... kit • If any of the above are for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS front panel USB 3.0 box 1 x 2-in your retailer. • The illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact...
... kit • If any of the above are for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS front panel USB 3.0 box 1 x 2-in your retailer. • The illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact...
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.../1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. The 16 digital architecture delivers twice the precision power. With iGPU on P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 motherboards, DIGI+ VRM intelligently adjust Vcore PWM, integrated graphics voltages and frequency modulation to purchase a new case...interface. DIGI+ VRM New ASUS DIGI+ VRM upgrades motherboard power delivery to high speed connectivity. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 1-3 Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for better computing through enabled spread spectrum. The P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 affords greater convenience to ...
.../1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. The 16 digital architecture delivers twice the precision power. With iGPU on P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 motherboards, DIGI+ VRM intelligently adjust Vcore PWM, integrated graphics voltages and frequency modulation to purchase a new case...interface. DIGI+ VRM New ASUS DIGI+ VRM upgrades motherboard power delivery to high speed connectivity. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 1-3 Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for better computing through enabled spread spectrum. The P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 affords greater convenience to ...
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...according to different ambient temperatures caused by yourself. Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your PC's loading. This unique module eliminates the trouble of the chipset and power phase area through...fingers" - Combined with its elegant appearance. making it against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to install. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 1-5 Its beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment and the heat-pipe design lowers the temperature of connecting the system panel ...
...according to different ambient temperatures caused by yourself. Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your PC's loading. This unique module eliminates the trouble of the chipset and power phase area through...fingers" - Combined with its elegant appearance. making it against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to install. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 1-5 Its beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment and the heat-pipe design lowers the temperature of connecting the system panel ...
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... that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power...
... that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power...
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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. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
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. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
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... for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For more on the O.C. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the motherboard. margin of the...
... for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For more on the O.C. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the motherboard. margin of the...
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...; • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-7 Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. KINGSTON KHX2000C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) ...• • • • • • • • • • • • • • P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing Apacer 78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - -...
...; • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-7 Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. KINGSTON KHX2000C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) ...• • • • • • • • • • • • • • P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing Apacer 78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - -...
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.... - Timing 6-8-6-24 9-9-9-24 - CORSAIR TR3X3G1600C8DVer2.1(XMP) 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL 4GB(2 x 2GB) SS - G.SKILL F3-12800CL8T-6GBPI(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - Chapter 2 P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendor Part No. DS - - Voltage 1.65 1.6 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • •...
.... - Timing 6-8-6-24 9-9-9-24 - CORSAIR TR3X3G1600C8DVer2.1(XMP) 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL 4GB(2 x 2GB) SS - G.SKILL F3-12800CL8T-6GBPI(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - Chapter 2 P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendor Part No. DS - - Voltage 1.65 1.6 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • •...
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...B2 for the latest QVL. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. ... Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HC9N-BE 2GB DS - - - - • • • WINTEC 3DU3191A-10 1GB DS Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 - • • Side(s): SS - or D.O.C.P. Chapter 2 P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No.
...B2 for the latest QVL. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. ... Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HC9N-BE 2GB DS - - - - • • • WINTEC 3DU3191A-10 1GB DS Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 - • • Side(s): SS - or D.O.C.P. Chapter 2 P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No.
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...) VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe 3.0/ 2.0 x16_1 x16 (Recommend for single VGA) x8 PCIe 3.0/ 2.0 x16_2 N/A x8 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-13 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
...) VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe 3.0/ 2.0 x16_1 x16 (Recommend for single VGA) x8 PCIe 3.0/ 2.0 x16_2 N/A x8 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-13 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
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... enhance system performance. 1. 2.2.5 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on switch. 2. This is plugged to reboot the system. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-15
... enhance system performance. 1. 2.2.5 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on switch. 2. This is plugged to reboot the system. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-15
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... use the last setting you have made. TPU switch Turning this switch to Enable. Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for fast, yet stable clock speeds. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-17
... use the last setting you have made. TPU switch Turning this switch to Enable. Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for fast, yet stable clock speeds. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-17
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If an error is found , the LED next to the motherboard design. ID LEDs The ID LEDs provide an elegant embellishment to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is solved. 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs 1. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second. 2. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-19 POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs of CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD indicate key components status during POST (Power-on Self Test).
If an error is found , the LED next to the motherboard design. ID LEDs The ID LEDs provide an elegant embellishment to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is solved. 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs 1. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second. 2. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-19 POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs of CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD indicate key components status during POST (Power-on Self Test).
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... LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you the 2-digit display, allowing you to the Q-Code table below for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-21 Reset type detection (soft/hard). Refer to know the system status. AP initialization before microcode loading System Agent initialization before microcode loading PCH initialization...
... LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you the 2-digit display, allowing you to the Q-Code table below for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-21 Reset type detection (soft/hard). Refer to know the system status. AP initialization before microcode loading System Agent initialization before microcode loading PCH initialization...
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... started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-23
... started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-23
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... connectors are using these connectors, set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. If you intend to [RAID Mode]. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-25 The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through...
... connectors are using these connectors, set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. If you intend to [RAID Mode]. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-25 The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through...