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......vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P8Z68-M PRO specifications summary ix Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.3.3 Intel® Smart Response Technology & LucidLogix® VirtuTM Solution 1-6 1.4 Before you proceed 1-9 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-10 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-10 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-10 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-11 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-11 1.6 Central Processing...
......vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P8Z68-M PRO specifications summary ix Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.3.3 Intel® Smart Response Technology & LucidLogix® VirtuTM Solution 1-6 1.4 Before you proceed 1-9 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-10 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-10 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-10 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-11 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-11 1.6 Central Processing...
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...If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical ... product has been designed to the correct voltage in municipal waste. Do not place the product in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework...
...If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical ... product has been designed to the correct voltage in municipal waste. Do not place the product in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework...
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...greater-than sign means that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. If you must press two or more information Refer to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press the ...task. Example: ++ viii How this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to find more keys...
...greater-than sign means that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. If you must press two or more information Refer to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press the ...task. Example: ++ viii How this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to find more keys...
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... www.asus.com for details. **** W hen you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DP/DVI/RGB port - Supports HDMI with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Supports DP with PCIe x1 and x4 devices. P8Z68-M PRO specifications ... the next page) ix We recommend a maximum of 1748MB Support LucidLogix® Virtu - Mode: display should connect to Sandy Bridge motherboard video output - Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. Please refer to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Maximum shared...
... www.asus.com for details. **** W hen you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DP/DVI/RGB port - Supports HDMI with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Supports DP with PCIe x1 and x4 devices. P8Z68-M PRO specifications ... the next page) ix We recommend a maximum of 1748MB Support LucidLogix® Virtu - Mode: display should connect to Sandy Bridge motherboard video output - Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. Please refer to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Maximum shared...
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...; Second Generation Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/ Core™ i3 processors in your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights LGA1155 socket for buying an ASUS® P8Z68-M PRO motherboard! ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in LGA1155 package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your...
...; Second Generation Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/ Core™ i3 processors in your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights LGA1155 socket for buying an ASUS® P8Z68-M PRO motherboard! ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in LGA1155 package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your...
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It uses serial point-to 4X faster than a hard drive-only system, and an important part of Green ASUS ecofriendly computing. This technology combines SSD performance with hard drive capacity, operating up to -point links, which allows increased ... provides great flexibility and efficiency. the latest connectivity standard. Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Key benefits include reduced load and wait times...
It uses serial point-to 4X faster than a hard drive-only system, and an important part of Green ASUS ecofriendly computing. This technology combines SSD performance with hard drive capacity, operating up to -point links, which allows increased ... provides great flexibility and efficiency. the latest connectivity standard. Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Key benefits include reduced load and wait times...
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... function to enable more intricate system control, including detailed DRAM information. S/PDIF out connector at the back I/O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to get high quality images. Adjust your display configurations, experiment with the 3D settings, and check ... Express Chipset natively supports the Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-3 CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading and texture settings. It is for advanced operating systems. 8-channel high...
... function to enable more intricate system control, including detailed DRAM information. S/PDIF out connector at the back I/O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to get high quality images. Adjust your display configurations, experiment with the 3D settings, and check ... Express Chipset natively supports the Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-3 CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading and texture settings. It is for advanced operating systems. 8-channel high...
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...fan noise and extends component longevity. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Get your PC's loading. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by different climate conditions in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of ...ability to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of fan speed to deliver multiple overclocking profiles also provides rapid and stable system-level upgrades. settings in real time for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers ...
...fan noise and extends component longevity. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Get your PC's loading. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by different climate conditions in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of ...ability to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of fan speed to deliver multiple overclocking profiles also provides rapid and stable system-level upgrades. settings in real time for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers ...
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...default settings. eliminates the need to a new level of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-5 It allows you you to energy consumptions. Ai Charger+ ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to switch back and forth between different ...function. *** The actual charging speed may vary with your USB device's conditions. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for a more colorful and vivid image on your favorite photo into one software offers ...
...default settings. eliminates the need to a new level of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-5 It allows you you to energy consumptions. Ai Charger+ ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to switch back and forth between different ...function. *** The actual charging speed may vary with your USB device's conditions. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for a more colorful and vivid image on your favorite photo into one software offers ...
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... enhanced 3D gaming performance. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Click the Drivers tab, then click LucidLogix® Virtu™ software. 3. Place the support DVD to Sandy Bridge motherboard video output.
... enhanced 3D gaming performance. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Click the Drivers tab, then click LucidLogix® Virtu™ software. 3. Place the support DVD to Sandy Bridge motherboard video output.
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... you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-9 Failure to... 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.
... you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-9 Failure to... 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.
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... can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P8Z68-M PRO 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Place this...
... can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P8Z68-M PRO 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Place this...
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1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 34 51 6 24.4cm(9.6in) KB_USB34 SPDIFO _HDMI ...Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) 1-30 1-35 15. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-28 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-11 CPU, Chassis and Power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 2. Intel® CPU socket 4. LPT connector...pin LPT) 9. MemOK! 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 ...
1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 34 51 6 24.4cm(9.6in) KB_USB34 SPDIFO _HDMI ...Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) 1-30 1-35 15. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-28 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-11 CPU, Chassis and Power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 2. Intel® CPU socket 4. LPT connector...pin LPT) 9. MemOK! 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 ...
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... the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you are not bent. Contact your thumb (A), and then move it to the right (B) until it is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. P8Z68-M PRO P8Z68-M PRO CPU socket LGA1155 2. To prevent damage to the... with the cap 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 the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-12 Chapter 1: Product ...
... the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you are not bent. Contact your thumb (A), and then move it to the right (B) until it is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. P8Z68-M PRO P8Z68-M PRO CPU socket LGA1155 2. To prevent damage to the... with the cap 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 the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-12 Chapter 1: Product ...
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... before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-15 Ensure that the four fasteners match the holes on top of CPU heatsink and fan assembly may differ, but the installation steps and functions should remain the same. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal...
... before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-15 Ensure that the four fasteners match the holes on top of CPU heatsink and fan assembly may differ, but the installation steps and functions should remain the same. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal...
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... the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P8Z68-M PRO P8Z68-M PRO CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and... fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU...
... the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P8Z68-M PRO P8Z68-M PRO CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and... fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU...
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Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same ...recommend you install one memory module in the blue slots (DIMM_A2 or DIMM_B2) to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-17 Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. 4.
Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same ...recommend you install one memory module in the blue slots (DIMM_A2 or DIMM_B2) to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-17 Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. 4.
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...stability, use of memory, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - For effective use a more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is recommended to protect the CPU...when you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Under the default state, some...
...stability, use of memory, we recommend that you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - For effective use a more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is recommended to protect the CPU...when you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Under the default state, some...
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...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 Timing Voltage DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V DS - - - - Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.65V • • •...• DDR3-2000MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing 9-9-9-28 - Size SS/ DS Chip Chip Brand NO. P8Z68-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3-2200MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size G.SKILL Kingmax Kingmax Kingmax F3-17600CL8D4GBPS(XMP...
...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 Timing Voltage DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V DS - - - - Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.65V • • •...• DDR3-2000MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing 9-9-9-28 - Size SS/ DS Chip Chip Brand NO. P8Z68-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3-2200MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size G.SKILL Kingmax Kingmax Kingmax F3-17600CL8D4GBPS(XMP...