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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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...Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DP/DVI/RGB port - Supports HDMI with max.resolution up to 2048 x 1536 @75Hz - P8Z68-M PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU Support Expansion slots LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 /...2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) ix resolution up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. resolution up to Sandy Bridge motherboard video output - i - Mode: display should connect to the discrete GPU installed in the system Supports ATI®...
...Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DP/DVI/RGB port - Supports HDMI with max.resolution up to 2048 x 1536 @75Hz - P8Z68-M PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU Support Expansion slots LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 /...2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0 support depends on the next page) ix resolution up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. resolution up to Sandy Bridge motherboard video output - i - Mode: display should connect to the discrete GPU installed in the system Supports ATI®...
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... the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8Z68-M PRO motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you 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...
... the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8Z68-M PRO motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you 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...
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... effects with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current systems. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which means there will be no more confusion of Line-in... out connector at the back I/O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to get high quality images. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-3 CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading and texture settings. Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface ...
... effects with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current systems. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which means there will be no more confusion of Line-in... out connector at the back I/O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to get high quality images. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-3 CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading and texture settings. Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface ...
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...to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. This is in one simple to convert your screen. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-5 eliminates the need to a new level of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to ...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 ...
...to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. This is in one simple to convert your screen. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-5 eliminates the need to a new level of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to ...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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1.4 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 ... 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-M PRO 1-9 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, ...
1.4 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 ... 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-M PRO 1-9 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, ...
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...! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8Z68-M PRO 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to...
...! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8Z68-M PRO 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to...
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...SATA3G_1-4 [blue]) 1-29 1-36 14. 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 LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 9. MemOK! Intel® CPU socket 4. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB5~14) 1-31 1-34 ... LED 5. CPU, Chassis and Power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 2. serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 8. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 34 51 6 24.4cm(9.6in) KB_USB34 SPDIFO _HDMI _DP EPU EATX12V GPU Boost CPU_FAN GPU_LED 7 COM1 Super I/O LPT 8 DVI_VGA DDR3 DIMM_A1...
...SATA3G_1-4 [blue]) 1-29 1-36 14. 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 LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 9. MemOK! Intel® CPU socket 4. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB5~14) 1-31 1-34 ... LED 5. CPU, Chassis and Power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 2. serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 8. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 34 51 6 24.4cm(9.6in) KB_USB34 SPDIFO _HDMI _DP EPU EATX12V GPU Boost CPU_FAN GPU_LED 7 COM1 Super I/O LPT 8 DVI_VGA DDR3 DIMM_A1...
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... cap unless you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • The LGA1156 CPU is on the LGA1155 ..., or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is incompatible with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. P8Z68-M PRO P8Z68-M PRO CPU socket LGA1155 2. Unplug all power cables...
... cap unless you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • The LGA1156 CPU is on the LGA1155 ..., or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is incompatible with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. P8Z68-M PRO P8Z68-M PRO CPU socket LGA1155 2. Unplug all power cables...
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...LGA1366 sockets in size and dimension. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on top of CPU heatsink and fan ...CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. B B Orient the heatsink and fan assembly A such that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-15 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: A 1. A B 1 1 B A The type of the installed CPU, ensuring that the CPU fan...
...LGA1366 sockets in size and dimension. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on top of CPU heatsink and fan ...CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. B B Orient the heatsink and fan assembly A such that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-15 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: A 1. A B 1 1 B A The type of the installed CPU, ensuring that the CPU fan...
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Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. A A B B B A B A 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to ... CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 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 the connector on the motherboard. 2. 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the...
Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. A A B B B A B A 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to ... CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 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 the connector on the motherboard. 2. 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the...
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... 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 ...sockets. 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. Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-17
... 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 ...sockets. 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. Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-17
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... x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65V • • • OCZ OCZ3P1866C9LV6GK 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.65V • • ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-19 Size Apacer 78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) CORSAIR CMT6GX3M3A2000C8(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) G.SKILL F3-16000CL9D4GBFLS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) G.SKILL F3...; • • • • • • • • DDR3-2133MHz capability Vendors Part No. P8Z68-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3-2200MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Chip Brand NO. Size G.SKILL Kingmax ...
... x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65V • • • OCZ OCZ3P1866C9LV6GK 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.65V • • ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-19 Size Apacer 78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) CORSAIR CMT6GX3M3A2000C8(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) G.SKILL F3-16000CL9D4GBFLS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) G.SKILL F3...; • • • • • • • • DDR3-2133MHz capability Vendors Part No. P8Z68-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3-2200MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Chip Brand NO. Size G.SKILL Kingmax ...
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... seated. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to unlock the DIMM. 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. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket 3 until the...
... seated. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to unlock the DIMM. 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. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket 3 until the...
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... If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front ...Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. COM1 PIN 1 P8Z68-M PRO P8Z68-M PRO Serial port (COM1) connector The serial port bracket (COM1) is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [AC97]. Serial port ...
... If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front ...Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. COM1 PIN 1 P8Z68-M PRO P8Z68-M PRO Serial port (COM1) connector The serial port bracket (COM1) is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [AC97]. Serial port ...
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.... Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. They are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. 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+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND NC DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that supports up to...
.... Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. They are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the connector. 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+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND NC DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that supports up to...
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This is tested. Press and hold the MemOK! P8Z68-M PRO P8Z68-M PRO MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power .... If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! function. 1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction...installed. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! switch • Refer to section 1.12...
This is tested. Press and hold the MemOK! P8Z68-M PRO P8Z68-M PRO MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power .... If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! function. 1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction...installed. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! switch • Refer to section 1.12...
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... that you to Enable when the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in sequence during motherboard booting process. GPU Boost P8Z68-M PRO P8Z68-M PRO GPU Boost switch For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to enable or disable the...motherboard component. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that the system is powered off mode. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in soft-off . 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1. SB_PWR P8Z68-M PRO ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8Z68-M PRO Onboard LED 2. P8Z68-M PRO DRAM LED P8Z68-M PRO DRAM LED ASUS P8Z68-M PRO...
... that you to Enable when the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in sequence during motherboard booting process. GPU Boost P8Z68-M PRO P8Z68-M PRO GPU Boost switch For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to enable or disable the...motherboard component. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that the system is powered off mode. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in soft-off . 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1. SB_PWR P8Z68-M PRO ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8Z68-M PRO Onboard LED 2. P8Z68-M PRO DRAM LED P8Z68-M PRO DRAM LED ASUS P8Z68-M PRO...
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...Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Always install ...the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to display respective menu. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO ...
...Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click an icon to display Support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Always install ...the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to display respective menu. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO ...