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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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...interconnect between the Integrated LAN controller and Physical Layer (PHY) Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. Supports NVIDIA® Q��u�a�d�-�G&#... 2.0 x1 slots 2 x PCI slots * Actual PCIe speed depends on installed CPU type. Utility (continued on the next page) P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Bluetooth LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / ...
...interconnect between the Integrated LAN controller and Physical Layer (PHY) Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. Supports NVIDIA® Q��u�a�d�-�G&#... 2.0 x1 slots 2 x PCI slots * Actual PCIe speed depends on installed CPU type. Utility (continued on the next page) P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Bluetooth LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / ...
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... user interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 specifications summary Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Realtek® ALC889 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - EPU, EPU switch ASUS TPU - AI Charger - ASUS O.C. Industry leading Digital 16 Phase* Power Design - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Code ASUS Q-LED...
... user interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 specifications summary Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Realtek® ALC889 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - EPU, EPU switch ASUS TPU - AI Charger - ASUS O.C. Industry leading Digital 16 Phase* Power Design - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Code ASUS Q-LED...
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... factor Precision Tweaker 2: - x 9.6 in . xii vCPU PLL: 160-step CPU & PCH PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - 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) 2 x USB... 2.0, 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 ...
... factor Precision Tweaker 2: - x 9.6 in . xii vCPU PLL: 160-step CPU & PCH PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - 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) 2 x USB... 2.0, 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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... delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above are for buying an ASUS® P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 motherboard! ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your retailer. • The illustrated items above items is damaged...
... delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above are for buying an ASUS® P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 motherboard! ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your retailer. • The illustrated items above items is damaged...
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... module will run at speeds up to minimize power loss through enabled spread spectrum. With iGPU on P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 motherboards, DIGI+ VRM intelligently adjust Vcore PWM, integrated graphics voltages and frequency modulation to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 1-3 The dualchannel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of USB 3.0 without relegating cables and devices to the...
... module will run at speeds up to minimize power loss through enabled spread spectrum. With iGPU on P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 motherboards, DIGI+ VRM intelligently adjust Vcore PWM, integrated graphics voltages and frequency modulation to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 1-3 The dualchannel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of USB 3.0 without relegating cables and devices to the...
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...in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that offers you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds ... navigate the UEFI BIOS with the smoothness of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heatexchange. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your PC's loading. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 1-5 making it against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to the motherboard. Its beautiful shape ...
...in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that offers you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds ... navigate the UEFI BIOS with the smoothness of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heatexchange. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your PC's loading. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 1-5 making it against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to the motherboard. Its beautiful shape ...
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... wall socket before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-1
... wall socket before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-1
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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. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
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. 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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... CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No.
... CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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...• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. G.SKILL F3-16000CL7Q-8GBFLS(XMP) 8GB...8226; 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-7 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand CORSAIR CMT6GX3M3A1866C9(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS -
...• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. G.SKILL F3-16000CL7Q-8GBFLS(XMP) 8GB...8226; 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-7 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand CORSAIR CMT6GX3M3A1866C9(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS -
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...(XMP) 2GB( 2x 1GB ) SS - GEIL GV34GB1600C8DC(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - OCZ OCZ3BE1600C8LV4GK 4GB( 2x 2GB ) DS - Super Talent WP160UX4G9(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - Chapter 2 P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendor Part No. DS - - Size SS/ Chip DS Brand A-DATA AX3U1600GC4G9-2G 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS...
...(XMP) 2GB( 2x 1GB ) SS - GEIL GV34GB1600C8DC(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - OCZ OCZ3BE1600C8LV4GK 4GB( 2x 2GB ) DS - Super Talent WP160UX4G9(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - Chapter 2 P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendor Part No. DS - - Size SS/ Chip DS Brand A-DATA AX3U1600GC4G9-2G 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS...
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...IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 - • • Side(s): SS - settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. 2-12...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. or D.O.C.P. Chapter 2 P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066 MHz ...
...IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 - • • Side(s): SS - settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. 2-12...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. or D.O.C.P. Chapter 2 P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066 MHz ...
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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 Chapter 2 Slot No. 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Failure to unplug the power cord...
...) 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 Chapter 2 Slot No. 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Failure to unplug the power cord...
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... cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on a bare or opencase system. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-15
... cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on a bare or opencase system. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-15
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...; The TPU LED (O2LED1) near the TPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for fast, yet stable clock speeds. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-17 Refer to Enable. Chapter 2 4.
...; The TPU LED (O2LED1) near the TPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for fast, yet stable clock speeds. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-17 Refer to Enable. Chapter 2 4.
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This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to the motherboard design. 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs 1. ID LEDs The ID LEDs provide an elegant embellishment to locate the root problem within a second. 2. If an error is found , the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is solved. 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).
This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to the motherboard design. 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs 1. ID LEDs The ID LEDs provide an elegant embellishment to locate the root problem within a second. 2. If an error is found , the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is solved. 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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... Power on. 5. Reset type detection (soft/hard). Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you the 2-digit display, allowing you to the Q-Code table below ) ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-21 Refer to know the system status. AP initialization before microcode loading System Agent initialization before microcode loading PCH initialization before microcode loading OEM initialization...
... Power on. 5. Reset type detection (soft/hard). Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you the 2-digit display, allowing you to the Q-Code table below ) ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-21 Refer to know the system status. AP initialization before microcode loading System Agent initialization before microcode loading PCH initialization before microcode loading OEM 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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... 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using NCQ, set to [RAID Mode]. 2.2.7 Internal connectors 1. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-25 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 BIOS...
... 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using NCQ, set to [RAID Mode]. 2.2.7 Internal connectors 1. ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 2-25 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 BIOS...
