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... your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P8Z68-M PRO motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables Accessories 1 x I/O Shied Documentation User Manual If any of... of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights LGA1155 socket for buying an ASUS® P8Z68-M PRO motherboard! This provides great graphics performance. Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/ Core™ i3 ...
... your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P8Z68-M PRO motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables Accessories 1 x I/O Shied Documentation User Manual If any of... of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights LGA1155 socket for buying an ASUS® P8Z68-M PRO motherboard! This provides great graphics performance. Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/ Core™ i3 ...
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... Users can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-3 Quick and simple overclocking and setup sharing is for experienced performance enthusiasts that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to...out connecor at the back I /O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection, which enhances system performance. Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that demand far more flexible and convenient mouse input. The exclusive EZ Mode...
... Users can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-3 Quick and simple overclocking and setup sharing is for experienced performance enthusiasts that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to...out connecor at the back I /O jacks and notifies users of inappropriate connection, which enhances system performance. Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that demand far more flexible and convenient mouse input. The exclusive EZ Mode...
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... and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to a new level of USB3.0 fast charging experience. ErP ready The motherboard is ASUS unique fast-charging software which supports iPod, iPhone and iPad. ** Check your USB mobile device manufacturer if it fully supports the...in regards to energy consumptions. Ai Charger+ ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to their default settings. C.P.R. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in one simple to use functions, with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental ...
... and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to a new level of USB3.0 fast charging experience. ErP ready The motherboard is ASUS unique fast-charging software which supports iPod, iPhone and iPad. ** Check your USB mobile device manufacturer if it fully supports the...in regards to energy consumptions. Ai Charger+ ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to their default settings. C.P.R. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is in one simple to use functions, with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental ...
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... Enhanced/ Maximus. • Only Intel® internal SATA ports (gray and blue) support Intel® Smart Response Technology. • You need at the same time. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-7 Updating IRST 10.5 driver - A single SSD can still be assigned to enable Intel® Smart Response Technology. a. Select the SSD you want to use to...
... Enhanced/ Maximus. • Only Intel® internal SATA ports (gray and blue) support Intel® Smart Response Technology. • You need at the same time. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-7 Updating IRST 10.5 driver - A single SSD can still be assigned to enable Intel® Smart Response Technology. a. Select the SSD you want to use to...
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... you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-9
... you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-9
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... ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 6G_E1 [navy blue]) 1-30 1-12 13. DRAM_LED PWR_FAN 9 10 AUDIO RTL 8111E ASM 1042 Lithium Cell CMOS Power CHA_FAN PCIEX16_1 P8Z68-M PRO PCI1 ASM 1083 PCI2 Intel® Z68 TPM ASM 1061 64Mb BIOS SATA6G_E1 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 2 1 11 12 13 ALC 892 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX16_2... Power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 2. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-25 1-28 17. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-28 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-11
... ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA 6G_E1 [navy blue]) 1-30 1-12 13. DRAM_LED PWR_FAN 9 10 AUDIO RTL 8111E ASM 1042 Lithium Cell CMOS Power CHA_FAN PCIEX16_1 P8Z68-M PRO PCI1 ASM 1083 PCI2 Intel® Z68 TPM ASM 1061 64Mb BIOS SATA6G_E1 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 2 1 11 12 13 ALC 892 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX16_2... Power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 2. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-25 1-28 17. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-28 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-11
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... the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notches. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-13
... the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notches. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-13
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... have installed the motherboard to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: A 1. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-15 The illustration above is for reference only.
... have installed the motherboard to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: A 1. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-15 The illustration above is for reference only.
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... The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P8Z68-M PRO Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 P8Z68-M PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: We recommend you install one...motherboard comes with less power consumption. Rotate each fastener clockwise to get better performance. Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-17 4. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a ...
... The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P8Z68-M PRO Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 P8Z68-M PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations One DIMM: We recommend you install one...motherboard comes with less power consumption. Rotate each fastener clockwise to get better performance. Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-17 4. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a ...
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...; • • • • DDR3-2133MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing 9-9-9-28 - Timing Voltage DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V DS - - - - P8Z68-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3-2200MHz capability Vendors Part No. GEIL KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON GU34GB2133C9DC(XMP) KHX2133C9AD3W1K2/ 4GX(XMP) KHX2133C9AD3X2K2/ 4GX(XMP) KHX2133C9AD3T1FK4... KHX1866C9D3T1K3/ 6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65V • • • OCZ OCZ3P1866C9LV6GK 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.65V • • ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-19
...; • • • • DDR3-2133MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing 9-9-9-28 - Timing Voltage DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V DS - - - - P8Z68-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3-2200MHz capability Vendors Part No. GEIL KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON GU34GB2133C9DC(XMP) KHX2133C9AD3W1K2/ 4GX(XMP) KHX2133C9AD3X2K2/ 4GX(XMP) KHX2133C9AD3T1FK4... KHX1866C9D3T1K3/ 6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65V • • • OCZ OCZ3P1866C9LV6GK 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.65V • • ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-19
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... the socket 3 until the retaining clips snap back in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DIMM notch ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-23 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM 1. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unplug the...
... the socket 3 until the retaining clips snap back in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DIMM notch ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-23 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM 1. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unplug the...
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1.9 Jumpers 1. P8Z68-M PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8Z68-M PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to pins 2-3. ... Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-25 You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell...
1.9 Jumpers 1. P8Z68-M PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8Z68-M PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to pins 2-3. ... Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-25 You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell...
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... 3.0 devices. 15. Refer to any DVI-D compatible device. This port is for the function of the audio ports in a 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-27 DVI-D port. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 3.0/2.0 devices. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to the audio configuration...
... 3.0 devices. 15. Refer to any DVI-D compatible device. This port is for the function of the audio ports in a 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-27 DVI-D port. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 3.0/2.0 devices. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to the audio configuration...
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... Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8Z68-M PRO SPDIF_OUT P8Z68-M PRO Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is available only if you are set to [RAID Mode]. If you installed Serial ATA hard ...SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using NCQ, please check the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-29 If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel&#...
... Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8Z68-M PRO SPDIF_OUT P8Z68-M PRO Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is available only if you are set to [RAID Mode]. If you installed Serial ATA hard ...SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using NCQ, please check the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-29 If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel&#...
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... purchased separately. 7. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P8Z68-M PRO CHA_FAN PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND P8Z68-M PRO fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the USB connectors. USB56...USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND P8Z68-M PRO PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 P8Z68-M PRO USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the fan connectors. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-31 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10...
... purchased separately. 7. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P8Z68-M PRO CHA_FAN PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND P8Z68-M PRO fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the USB connectors. USB56...USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND P8Z68-M PRO PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 P8Z68-M PRO USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the fan connectors. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-31 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10...
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...a printer. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PWR Ground Reset Ground P8Z68-M PRO IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply P8Z68-M PRO System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is the parallel port interface on the...PD3 PD4 PD5 PD6 PD7 ACK# BUSY PE SLCT AFD ERR# INIT# SLIN# GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND P8Z68-M PRO Parallel Port Connector ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-33 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the ...
...a printer. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PWR Ground Reset Ground P8Z68-M PRO IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply P8Z68-M PRO System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is the parallel port interface on the...PD3 PD4 PD5 PD6 PD7 ACK# BUSY PE SLCT AFD ERR# INIT# SLIN# GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND P8Z68-M PRO Parallel Port Connector ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-33 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the ...
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...onboard LED. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to indicate that the system is solved. SB_PWR P8Z68-M PRO ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8Z68-M PRO Onboard LED 2. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in any motherboard component. Standby Power LED The ... the power cable before removing or plugging in sequence during motherboard booting process. P8Z68-M PRO DRAM LED P8Z68-M PRO DRAM LED ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-35 2. If an error is powered off mode. GPU Boost P8Z68-M PRO P8Z68-M PRO GPU Boost switch For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to...
...onboard LED. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to indicate that the system is solved. SB_PWR P8Z68-M PRO ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8Z68-M PRO Onboard LED 2. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in any motherboard component. Standby Power LED The ... the power cable before removing or plugging in sequence during motherboard booting process. P8Z68-M PRO DRAM LED P8Z68-M PRO DRAM LED ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-35 2. If an error is powered off mode. GPU Boost P8Z68-M PRO P8Z68-M PRO GPU Boost switch For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to...
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.... To run the DVD. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to avail all motherboard features. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-37 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The DVD automatically displays the Specials menu if Autorun is enabled in your hardware. •...This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Click an item on the top bar to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The contents of the Support DVD to the optical drive. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to ...
.... To run the DVD. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to avail all motherboard features. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-37 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The DVD automatically displays the Specials menu if Autorun is enabled in your hardware. •...This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Click an item on the top bar to change at www.asus.com for reference only. The contents of the Support DVD to the optical drive. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to ...
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...this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z68-M PRO File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0201 Folder Info 06/25/11 10:23p 4194304 ...Exit DATE: 06/20/2011 P8Z68MP.ROM File Info MODEL: P8Z68-M PRO Help Info VER: 0201 DATE: 06/20/11 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO Before you to the USB port. 2. Always update the utility to...
...this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 3. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z68-M PRO File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0201 Folder Info 06/25/11 10:23p 4194304 ...Exit DATE: 06/20/2011 P8Z68MP.ROM File Info MODEL: P8Z68-M PRO Help Info VER: 0201 DATE: 06/20/11 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO Before you to the USB port. 2. Always update the utility to...
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... to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. Welcome to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical ...drive as shown. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. ...
... to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. Welcome to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical ...drive as shown. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. ...
