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...174; 8111E Gigabit LAN controller (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** H yper DIMM support ...Supports RGB with max. Mode: display should connect to Sandy Bridge motherboard video output - P8Z68-M PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU Support Expansion slots LAN LGA1155 socket for ... 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) ix Intel® Z68 Express Chipset 4 x DIMMs, max. 32GB, DDR3 2200(O.C.)* / 2133(O.C.) / 1866 (O.C.) / 1600 / ...
...174; 8111E Gigabit LAN controller (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** H yper DIMM support ...Supports RGB with max. Mode: display should connect to Sandy Bridge motherboard video output - P8Z68-M PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU Support Expansion slots LAN LGA1155 socket for ... 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) ix Intel® Z68 Express Chipset 4 x DIMMs, max. 32GB, DDR3 2200(O.C.)* / 2133(O.C.) / 1866 (O.C.) / 1600 / ...
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... - MemOK! - Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ATAPI devices are for data hard drives only. LOW EMI - ASUS EZ Flash 2 (continued on the next page) P8Z68-M PRO specifications summary Storage Audio USB ASUS unique features Intel® Z68 Express Chipset: - 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray) - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue...
... - MemOK! - Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ATAPI devices are for data hard drives only. LOW EMI - ASUS EZ Flash 2 (continued on the next page) P8Z68-M PRO specifications summary Storage Audio USB ASUS unique features Intel® Z68 Express Chipset: - 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray) - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue...
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..., DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at double the bandwidth of current bus systems. Moreover, Intel® Z68 Express Chipset also supports iGPU function, letting users enjoy the latest Intel integrated graphic performance. Key benefits include reduced load and wait... is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction It allows users to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of Green ASUS ecofriendly computing. For users with USB 3.0 - It uses an installed fast SSD (min. 18.6GB available capacity required) as default....
..., DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at double the bandwidth of current bus systems. Moreover, Intel® Z68 Express Chipset also supports iGPU function, letting users enjoy the latest Intel integrated graphic performance. Key benefits include reduced load and wait... is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction It allows users to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of Green ASUS ecofriendly computing. For users with USB 3.0 - It uses an installed fast SSD (min. 18.6GB available capacity required) as default....
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True Serial ATA 6Gb/s support The Intel® Z68 Express Chipset natively supports the Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, .... The exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed setup info, while the Advanced Mode is enhanced with an ACPI management function to get high quality images. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-3 Adjust your display configurations, experiment with the 3D settings, and check the effects with the smoothness of their operating system. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio...
True Serial ATA 6Gb/s support The Intel® Z68 Express Chipset natively supports the Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, .... The exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed setup info, while the Advanced Mode is enhanced with an ACPI management function to get high quality images. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-3 Adjust your display configurations, experiment with the 3D settings, and check the effects with the smoothness of their operating system. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio...
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... PWR_FAN) 2. GPU LED 5. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) 1-30 1-35 15. Intel® CPU socket 4. DDR3 DIMM sockets 7. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 1-35 1-17 16. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-28 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-11 GPU Boost Swtich 6. USB 2.0 connectors..._USB3_12 LAN1_USB12 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 11 12 13 ALC 892 SPDIF_OUT AAFP...
... PWR_FAN) 2. GPU LED 5. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) 1-30 1-35 15. Intel® CPU socket 4. DDR3 DIMM sockets 7. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 1-35 1-17 16. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-28 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-11 GPU Boost Swtich 6. USB 2.0 connectors..._USB3_12 LAN1_USB12 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 11 12 13 ALC 892 SPDIF_OUT AAFP...
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... SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 4. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-29 Refer to [AHCI Mode] by default. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1-4 [blue]) These connectors connect to [RAID Mode]. SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND P8Z68-M PRO SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND...
... SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 4. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-29 Refer to [AHCI Mode] by default. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1-4 [blue]) These connectors connect to [RAID Mode]. SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND P8Z68-M PRO SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND...
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...or later version before using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 6. P8Z68-M PRO SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND P8Z68-M PRO Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using Serial... RAID set using Serial ATA. • The SATA6G_E1 (navy blue) connector is not supported. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA ...
...or later version before using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 6. P8Z68-M PRO SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND P8Z68-M PRO Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using Serial... RAID set using Serial ATA. • The SATA6G_E1 (navy blue) connector is not supported. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA ...