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... 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 Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System...
... 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 Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System...
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... an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to Part 15 of parts and recycling. vi DO NOT throw the motherboard in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This equipment generates, uses and can be placed in a residential installation. Canadian Department of Communications Statement...
... an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to Part 15 of parts and recycling. vi DO NOT throw the motherboard in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This equipment generates, uses and can be placed in a residential installation. Canadian Department of Communications Statement...
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... extremes. Do not place the product in your retailer. vii If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the... motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it may become...
... extremes. Do not place the product in your retailer. vii If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the... motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it may become...
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... following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4:... Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple...
... following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4:... Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple...
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... 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 the long line of the above are for buying an ASUS® P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another...
... 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 the long line of the above are for buying an ASUS® P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another...
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... SSD performance with hard drive capacity, operating up to 4X faster than a hard drive-only system, and an important part of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. * Intel® Smart Response Technology supports Windows ® 7/ Vista operating systems. ** Intel® Smart Response Technology...Special features 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 PCIe 1.0 and...
... SSD performance with hard drive capacity, operating up to 4X faster than a hard drive-only system, and an important part of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. * Intel® Smart Response Technology supports Windows ® 7/ Vista operating systems. ** Intel® Smart Response Technology...Special features 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 PCIe 1.0 and...
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... strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for better computing through super-fast data transfers. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. With iGPU on P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 motherboards, DIGI+ VRM intelligently adjust Vcore PWM, integrated graphics voltages and frequency modulation...
... strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for better computing through super-fast data transfers. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. With iGPU on P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 motherboards, DIGI+ VRM intelligently adjust Vcore PWM, integrated graphics voltages and frequency modulation...
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...ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 1-5 DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by different climate conditions in 64-bit, with its elegant appearance. Users can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with the smoothness of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard... of their operating system. making it against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to the motherboard. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you a noiseless PC environment. Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat...
...ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 1-5 DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by different climate conditions in 64-bit, with its elegant appearance. Users can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with the smoothness of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard... of their operating system. making it against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to the motherboard. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you a noiseless PC environment. Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat...
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Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use...is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on 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 motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use...is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.2.7 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 2.2.7 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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...the LGA1155 socket. Chapter 2 Ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the ...the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 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...
...the LGA1155 socket. Chapter 2 Ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the ...the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 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...
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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. 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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...on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing... 2200MHz and above are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you are supported by this motherboard; The system maps the total size of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. For more...
...on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing... 2200MHz and above are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you are supported by this motherboard; The system maps the total size of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. For more...
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...• • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-7 Chapter 2 P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2133(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. CORSAIR CMT6GX3M3A2000C8(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS - - ...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. G.SKILL F3-16000CL9T-6GBTD(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - Chip...
...• • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-7 Chapter 2 P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2133(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. CORSAIR CMT6GX3M3A2000C8(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS - - ...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. G.SKILL F3-16000CL9T-6GBTD(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - Chip...
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...(2 x 2GB) DS - DS - - Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1600 MHz frequency. OCZ OCZ3FXE1600C7LV6GK 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - Chapter 2 P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendor Part No. G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBECO(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - Chip NO. - OCZ OCZ3X1600LV6GK(XMP) 6GB...
...(2 x 2GB) DS - DS - - Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1600 MHz frequency. OCZ OCZ3FXE1600C7LV6GK 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - Chapter 2 P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendor Part No. G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBECO(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - Chip NO. - OCZ OCZ3X1600LV6GK(XMP) 6GB...
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...slots as Single-channel memory configuration. 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 ... ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one pair of individual CPUs. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard ...
...slots as Single-channel memory configuration. 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 ... ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one pair of individual CPUs. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Chapter 2 P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard ...
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... 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 Chapter 2 Slot No. Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
... 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 Chapter 2 Slot No. Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
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...- PEX PCIE Bridge - - shared - - - - - - Marvell 9128 Hardware RAID Controller - PCIE x1_2 shared - - - - - - - See page 2-30 for this motherboard A B C D E F G H Intel PCH SATA Controller #0 Intel PCH SATA Controller #1 - - Refer to page 2-31 for details. • Actual PCIe speed depends on ...installed CPU type. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance. •...
...- PEX PCIE Bridge - - shared - - - - - - Marvell 9128 Hardware RAID Controller - PCIE x1_2 shared - - - - - - - See page 2-30 for this motherboard A B C D E F G H Intel PCH SATA Controller #0 Intel PCH SATA Controller #1 - - Refer to page 2-31 for details. • Actual PCIe speed depends on ...installed CPU type. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance. •...
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... when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. Power-on switch The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or opencase system. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-15 The switch also lights up the system. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch...
... when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. Power-on switch The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or opencase system. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-15 The switch also lights up the system. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch...
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....asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for successful boot. 3. switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard...! switch lights continuously. A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch Installing DIMMs that you that the BIOS has been restored...
....asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for successful boot. 3. switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard...! switch lights continuously. A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch Installing DIMMs that you that the BIOS has been restored...