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... Safety information...vii About this guide...viii P8Z68 Deluxe 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...
... Safety information...vii About this guide...viii P8Z68 Deluxe 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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... the following two conditions: • This device may cause harmful interference to assure compliance with FCC regulations. DO NOT throw the motherboard in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in a residential installation. Notices Federal Communications Commission...
... the following two conditions: • This device may cause harmful interference to assure compliance with FCC regulations. DO NOT throw the motherboard in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in a residential installation. Notices Federal Communications Commission...
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...• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using an adapter or extension cord. If you are ...power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are not damaged. vii Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power...
...• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using an adapter or extension cord. If you are ...power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are not damaged. vii Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power...
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... to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the...
... to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the...
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..., contact your package with different models. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your retailer. •...
..., contact your package with different models. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your retailer. •...
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...to high speed connectivity. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The P8Z68 Deluxe affords greater convenience to -point links, which allows increased ...at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as a cache for frequently accessed data. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in ...boosts overall system performance. Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard's powerful Intel® Z68 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in multiple-GPU configurations of either SLI™...
...to high speed connectivity. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The P8Z68 Deluxe affords greater convenience to -point links, which allows increased ...at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as a cache for frequently accessed data. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in ...boosts overall system performance. Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard's powerful Intel® Z68 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in multiple-GPU configurations of either SLI™...
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...P8Z68 Deluxe motherboards, DIGI+ VRM intelligently adjust Vcore PWM, integrated graphics voltages and frequency modulation to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for optimized performance in diverse situations. The DIGI+ VRM digital power design empowers users with DIGI+ VRM The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS...freedom to minimize power loss through BIOS tuning and the exclusive user interface. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 1-3 The 16 digital architecture delivers twice the precision power. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval...
...P8Z68 Deluxe motherboards, DIGI+ VRM intelligently adjust Vcore PWM, integrated graphics voltages and frequency modulation to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for optimized performance in diverse situations. The DIGI+ VRM digital power design empowers users with DIGI+ VRM The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS...freedom to minimize power loss through BIOS tuning and the exclusive user interface. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 1-3 The 16 digital architecture delivers twice the precision power. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval...
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...Mode is a user-friendly utility that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. making the system more intricate system control, including detailed DRAM information. Its GPU virtualization dynamically assigns tasks to fully ...When no discrete graphics are needed, the graphics card is designed for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand far more environmentally-friendly. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 1-5 Users can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with diverse needs, LucidLogix® Virtu GPU virtualization provides great flexibility and ...
...Mode is a user-friendly utility that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. making the system more intricate system control, including detailed DRAM information. Its GPU virtualization dynamically assigns tasks to fully ...When no discrete graphics are needed, the graphics card is designed for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand far more environmentally-friendly. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 1-5 Users can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with diverse needs, LucidLogix® Virtu GPU virtualization provides great flexibility and ...
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... 1: Product Introduction The cable is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through the most common PC audio setups-your existing stereo speakers or headphones. Easily backup photos... eSATA solution combines the eSATA connector and power source together, allowing you may experience a better home-theater audio with loud background sound. ErP Ready The motherboard is purchased separately.
... 1: Product Introduction The cable is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through the most common PC audio setups-your existing stereo speakers or headphones. Easily backup photos... eSATA solution combines the eSATA connector and power source together, allowing you may experience a better home-theater audio with loud background sound. ErP Ready The motherboard is purchased separately.
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... cord is detached from the power supply. 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 a grounded wrist strap or... 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. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 2-1
... cord is detached from the power supply. 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 a grounded wrist strap or... 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. ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 2-1
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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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... that the PnP cap is on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is incompatible with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 2nd... Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • The ...
... that the PnP cap is on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is incompatible with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 2nd... Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • The ...
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Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 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.
Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 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.
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...17600CL8D-4GBPS(XMP) F3-17600CL9D-4GBTDS(XMP) FLKE85F-B8KHA(XMP) FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. P8Z68 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. The system maps the total size of the following: -...frequency is the standard way of the installed CPU. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the motherboard. Any excess memory from a memory module. For more on the O.C. Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory ...
...17600CL8D-4GBPS(XMP) F3-17600CL9D-4GBTDS(XMP) FLKE85F-B8KHA(XMP) FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. P8Z68 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. The system maps the total size of the following: -...frequency is the standard way of the installed CPU. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the motherboard. Any excess memory from a memory module. For more on the O.C. Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory ...
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... • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 2-7 Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM G.SKILL F3-17600CL9D-4GBTDS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • ... MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1866 MHz frequency. GEIL GE38GB2000C9QC(XMP) 8GB(4 x 2GB) DS - - Chapter 2 P8Z68 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2133(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. OCZ OCZ3RPR1866C9LV6GK 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - Timing Voltage ...
... • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 2-7 Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM G.SKILL F3-17600CL9D-4GBTDS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • ... MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1866 MHz frequency. GEIL GE38GB2000C9QC(XMP) 8GB(4 x 2GB) DS - - Chapter 2 P8Z68 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2133(O.C.) MHz capability Vendor Part No. OCZ OCZ3RPR1866C9LV6GK 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - Timing Voltage ...
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...; • 7-7-7 1.65 • • 8-8-8 1.65 • • 8-8-8 1.65 • • • 8-8-8 1.65 • • • 9 - • • • - - • • • 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P8Z68 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendor Part No. CORSAIR CMX4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - OCZ OCZ3BE1600C8LV4GK 4GB( 2x 2GB ) DS - OCZ OCZ3X1600LV4GK...
...; • 7-7-7 1.65 • • 8-8-8 1.65 • • 8-8-8 1.65 • • • 8-8-8 1.65 • • • 9 - • • • - - • • • 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P8Z68 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendor Part No. CORSAIR CMX4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - OCZ OCZ3BE1600C8LV4GK 4GB( 2x 2GB ) DS - OCZ OCZ3X1600LV4GK...
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... inserted into any slot 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. Load the X.M.P. Chapter 2 P8Z68 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Double-sided...
... inserted into any slot 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. Load the X.M.P. Chapter 2 P8Z68 Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Double-sided...
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... card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe 2.0 x16_1 x16 (Recommend for single VGA) x8 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 N/A x8 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 2-13 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 2 Slot No.
... card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe 2.0 x16_1 x16 (Recommend for single VGA) x8 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 N/A x8 ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe 2-13 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 2 Slot No.
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See page 2-30 for this motherboard Intel PCH SATA Controller #0 A B C D E F G H - - IRQ assignments for details. shared - - - - PCIE x4 shared - - - - - - - Renesas Electronics USB 3.0 #1 shared - - - - - - - Intel 82579 ... performance. • In CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 and PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - VIA 6315N shared - - - -...
See page 2-30 for this motherboard Intel PCH SATA Controller #0 A B C D E F G H - - IRQ assignments for details. shared - - - - PCIE x4 shared - - - - - - - Renesas Electronics USB 3.0 #1 shared - - - - - - - Intel 82579 ... performance. • In CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 and PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - VIA 6315N shared - - - -...