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Contents Notices...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 ...
Contents Notices...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 ...
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... controller (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Supports RGB with max. i - resolution up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more...List). *** H yper DIMM support is compatible with max. resolution up to the physical characteristics of 1748MB Support LucidLogix® Virtu - P8Z68-M PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU Support Expansion slots LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core...
... controller (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Supports RGB with max. i - resolution up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more...List). *** H yper DIMM support is compatible with max. resolution up to the physical characteristics of 1748MB Support LucidLogix® Virtu - P8Z68-M PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU Support Expansion slots LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core...
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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) - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - GPU Boost - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink solution & MOS Heatsink - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS...ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - EPU - MemOK! - LOW EMI - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ATAPI devices are for data...
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) - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - GPU Boost - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish Heatsink solution & MOS Heatsink - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS...ALC892 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - EPU - MemOK! - LOW EMI - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ATAPI devices are for data...
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P8Z68-M PRO specifications summary Rear panel ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x DP port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x eSATA port, 6.0 Gb/s ready 8-channel audio I /O Shield Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS... features 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen Function Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Accessories 2 x Serial ...
P8Z68-M PRO specifications summary Rear panel ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x DP port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x eSATA port, 6.0 Gb/s ready 8-channel audio I /O Shield Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS... features 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen Function Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Accessories 2 x Serial ...
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...Express 2.0 lanes. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-1 Before you for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/ Core™ i3 Processors This...! The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact 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 ...
...Express 2.0 lanes. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-1 Before you for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/ Core™ i3 Processors This...! The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact 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 ...
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... snapshot feature. S/PDIF out connector at the back I/O. Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that demand far more intricate system control, including detailed DRAM information. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-3 True Serial ATA 6Gb/s support The Intel® Z68..., and check the effects with an ACPI management function to enable more confusion of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with the smoothness of current systems. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 ...
... snapshot feature. S/PDIF out connector at the back I/O. Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that demand far more intricate system control, including detailed DRAM information. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-3 True Serial ATA 6Gb/s support The Intel® Z68..., and check the effects with an ACPI management function to enable more confusion of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with the smoothness of current systems. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 ...
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... Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in regards to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. eliminates the need ...mobile device manufacturer if it fully supports the BC 1.1 function. *** The actual charging speed may vary with your screen. C.P.R. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you can not only easily charge iPod, iPhone and iPad, but also...
... Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in regards to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. eliminates the need ...mobile device manufacturer if it fully supports the BC 1.1 function. *** The actual charging speed may vary with your screen. C.P.R. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you can not only easily charge iPod, iPhone and iPad, but also...
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... IRST 10.5 driver - 2. c. Select Disable Acceleration to disable this function and select Change Mode to switch acceleration mode to enable Intel® Smart Response Technology. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-7 M aximized mode:WRITE BACK, write to SSD and write back to disable the acceleration function of caching can only be identified by SSD. d. Enhanced mode...
... IRST 10.5 driver - 2. c. Select Disable Acceleration to disable this function and select Change Mode to switch acceleration mode to enable Intel® Smart Response Technology. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-7 M aximized mode:WRITE BACK, write to SSD and write back to disable the acceleration function of caching can only be identified by SSD. d. Enhanced mode...
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... 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
... 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
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... in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8Z68-M PRO 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it...
... in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P8Z68-M PRO 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it...
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...Chassis and Power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 2. GPU LED 5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-28 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-11 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 ... LGA1155 ESATA6G _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...
...Chassis and Power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 2. GPU LED 5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-28 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-11 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 ... LGA1155 ESATA6G _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...
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...To prevent damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the LGA1155 socket. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU...Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the motherboard. P8Z68-M PRO P8Z68-M PRO CPU socket LGA1155 2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To...
...To prevent damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the LGA1155 socket. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU...Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the motherboard. P8Z68-M PRO P8Z68-M PRO CPU socket LGA1155 2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To...
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... lifting the tab only. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-13 The CPU fits in the direction of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the CPU notches. Lift the load lever...
... lifting the tab only. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-13 The CPU fits in the direction of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the CPU notches. Lift the load lever...
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... assembly, ensure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-15 Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. A B 1 1 B A The type of the installed CPU...
... assembly, ensure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-15 Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. A B 1 1 B A The type of the installed CPU...
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... from the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! 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.
... from the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! 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.
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... 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 (DIMM_A2 or DIMM_B2) to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-17 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan...
... 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 (DIMM_A2 or DIMM_B2) to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-17 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan...
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...65V • • • DDR3-2000MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Chip Brand NO. P8Z68-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3-2200MHz capability Vendors Part No. GEIL KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON GU34GB2133C9DC(XMP) KHX2133C9AD3W1K2...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 9-9-9-28 - 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 ...
...65V • • • DDR3-2000MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Chip Brand NO. P8Z68-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3-2200MHz capability Vendors Part No. GEIL KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON GU34GB2133C9DC(XMP) KHX2133C9AD3W1K2...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 9-9-9-28 - 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 ...
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... slot key on the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip DIMM slot key A DIMM is properly seated. 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. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to unplug the power supply before adding...
... slot key on the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip DIMM slot key A DIMM is properly seated. 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. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to unplug the power supply before adding...
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...jumper again to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-25 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Removing the cap will cause ... 1.9 Jumpers 1. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. P8Z68-M PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8Z68-M PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not...
...jumper again to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-25 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Removing the cap will cause ... 1.9 Jumpers 1. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. P8Z68-M PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8Z68-M PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not...