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... 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 Unit (CPU 1-12 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-12 1.6.2 Installing...
... 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 Unit (CPU 1-12 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-12 1.6.2 Installing...
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Contents 1.11 Onboard switches 1-34 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1-35 1.13 Software support 1-37 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-37 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-37 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-11 2.3.2 System...
Contents 1.11 Onboard switches 1-34 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1-35 1.13 Software support 1-37 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-37 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-37 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-11 2.3.2 System...
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... interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department...
... interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department...
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...If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using an adapter or extension cord. vii Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it by yourself. Do not place the product in... our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before the ...
...If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using an adapter or extension cord. vii Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it by yourself. Do not place the product in... our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before the ...
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... prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to help you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. These documents are also provided. Keys enclosed ... key. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. Example: ++ viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide This user guide contains the information you complete a task....
... prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to help you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. These documents are also provided. Keys enclosed ... key. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. Example: ++ viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide This user guide contains the information you complete a task....
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...Mode: display should connect to the physical characteristics of 1748MB Support LucidLogix® Virtu - Maximum shared memory of individual CPUs. P8Z68-M PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU Support Expansion slots LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7... DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** H yper DIMM support is subject to the discrete GPU installed in the system Supports ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireXTM Technology Supports LucidLogix...
...Mode: display should connect to the physical characteristics of 1748MB Support LucidLogix® Virtu - Maximum shared memory of individual CPUs. P8Z68-M PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU Support Expansion slots LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7... DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** H yper DIMM support is subject to the discrete GPU installed in the system Supports ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireXTM Technology Supports LucidLogix...
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...and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the world. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-1 Before you for buying an ASUS® P8Z68-M PRO motherboard! This provides great graphics performance. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line...contents Check your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights LGA1155 socket 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 ...
...and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the world. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-1 Before you for buying an ASUS® P8Z68-M PRO motherboard! This provides great graphics performance. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line...contents Check your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights LGA1155 socket 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 ...
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... 6.0 Gb/s and four SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports for the Intel® Sandy Bridge platform's powerful integrated graphics. It uses an installed fast SSD (min. 18.6GB available capacity required) as default. For users with USB 2.0 components. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Key... benefits include reduced load and wait times, and lower power consumption through the elimination of Green ASUS ecofriendly computing. LucidLogix® Virtu LucidLogix® Virtu is also backward compatible with diverse needs, LucidLogix® Virtu GPU virtualization...
... 6.0 Gb/s and four SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports for the Intel® Sandy Bridge platform's powerful integrated graphics. It uses an installed fast SSD (min. 18.6GB available capacity required) as default. For users with USB 2.0 components. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Key... benefits include reduced load and wait times, and lower power consumption through the elimination of Green ASUS ecofriendly computing. LucidLogix® Virtu LucidLogix® Virtu is also backward compatible with diverse needs, LucidLogix® Virtu GPU virtualization...
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...& LucidLogix® VirtuTM Solution Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance. It uses an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available) as a cache for details. To use Intel® Smart Response Technology: 1. Click the ...storage utilization. Refer to [RAID mode] in Chapter 2 for frequently accessed operations, speeding up hard drive/ main memory interaction. To install Intel® Smart Response Technology: 1. Click Accelerate to launch Intel® Smart Response Technology. Power consumption also goes down by 2nd...
...& LucidLogix® VirtuTM Solution Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance. It uses an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available) as a cache for details. To use Intel® Smart Response Technology: 1. Click the ...storage utilization. Refer to [RAID mode] in Chapter 2 for frequently accessed operations, speeding up hard drive/ main memory interaction. To install Intel® Smart Response Technology: 1. Click Accelerate to launch Intel® Smart Response Technology. Power consumption also goes down by 2nd...
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...always connected to the best available graphics resources based on power, performance and system load. Place the support DVD to complete installation. Follow the onscreen instructions to the optical drive. For users with diverse needs, LucidLogix® Virtu™ GPU virtualization ...• LucidLogix® Virtu™ supports Windows® 7 operating systems. • Intel® Quick Sync Video feature is supported by installed graphics cards. Click the Drivers tab, then click LucidLogix® Virtu™ software. 3. LucidLogix® Virtu™ solution LucidLogix® ...
...always connected to the best available graphics resources based on power, performance and system load. Place the support DVD to complete installation. Follow the onscreen instructions to the optical drive. For users with diverse needs, LucidLogix® Virtu™ GPU virtualization ...• LucidLogix® Virtu™ supports Windows® 7 operating systems. • Intel® Quick Sync Video feature is supported by installed graphics cards. Click the Drivers tab, then click LucidLogix® Virtu™ software. 3. LucidLogix® Virtu™ solution LucidLogix® ...
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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, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply .... • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 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 power supply.
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, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply .... • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 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 power supply.
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1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis P8Z68-M PRO 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits... into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing ...
1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis P8Z68-M PRO 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits... into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing ...
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... Load lever A B Retention tab 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction P8Z68-M PRO P8Z68-M PRO CPU socket LGA1155 2. Press the load lever with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the...LGA1155 socket. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the LGA1155 socket. To prevent damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests ...
... Load lever A B Retention tab 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction P8Z68-M PRO P8Z68-M PRO CPU socket LGA1155 2. Press the load lever with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the...LGA1155 socket. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the LGA1155 socket. To prevent damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests ...
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...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. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-15 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ...heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA1155 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. • Use an LGA1155-compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only. The LGA1155 socket is for reference only. The illustration above is ...
...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. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-15 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ...heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA1155 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. • Use an LGA1155-compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only. The LGA1155 socket is for reference only. The illustration above is ...
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... 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-17 Rotate each fastener clockwise to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. The figure... 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 memory module in the blue slots (...
... 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-17 Rotate each fastener clockwise to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. The figure... 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 memory module in the blue slots (...
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... full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Any excess memory from a memory module. The system maps the total size of 512Mb (64MB...at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Four DIMMs (dual-channel operation): 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a higher frequency,...
... full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Any excess memory from a memory module. The system maps the total size of 512Mb (64MB...at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Four DIMMs (dual-channel operation): 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a higher frequency,...
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...DIMMs or other system components. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DIMM notch ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-23 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket 3 until the retaining clips snap back in...is keyed with your fingers when pressing the retaining clip. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. To install a DIMM 1. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.
...DIMMs or other system components. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DIMM notch ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-23 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket 3 until the retaining clips snap back in...is keyed with your fingers when pressing the retaining clip. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. To install a DIMM 1. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.
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... support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need to do so may need IRQ assignments. Turn on the slot. 5. Failure to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and ...describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to the card. 3. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that comply with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is ...
... support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need to do so may need IRQ assignments. Turn on the slot. 5. Failure to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and ...describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to the card. 3. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that comply with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is ...
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... Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can 't be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to...devices. 14. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. DisplayPort. DVI-D port. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-27 Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - ...
... Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can 't be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to...devices. 14. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. DisplayPort. DVI-D port. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-27 Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - ...
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... Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the item to this connector. COM1 PIN 1 P8Z68-M PRO P8Z68-M PRO Serial port (COM1) connector The serial port bracket (COM1) is set to avail of the system chassis. By default, this connector, set the Front ...If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to [HD]. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a...
... Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the item to this connector. COM1 PIN 1 P8Z68-M PRO P8Z68-M PRO Serial port (COM1) connector The serial port bracket (COM1) is set to avail of the system chassis. By default, this connector, set the Front ...If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to [HD]. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a...