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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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... recognize less than 3GB. Universal Switchable Graphics Solution - Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Intel® Z68 Express Chipset 4 x DIMMs, max. 32GB, DDR3 2200(O.C.)* / 2133(O.C.) / ...DVI/RGB port - Supports HDMI 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™...
... recognize less than 3GB. Universal Switchable Graphics Solution - Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Intel® Z68 Express Chipset 4 x DIMMs, max. 32GB, DDR3 2200(O.C.)* / 2133(O.C.) / ...DVI/RGB port - Supports HDMI 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™...
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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) - Support Intel® Smart... interface - AI Charger+ - Optical S/PDIF out ports at back panel) ASUS Protect 3.0 - Anti-Surge protection - AI Suite II - ASUS MyLogo 2 - MemOK! - TurboV ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Q-Slot - ATAPI devices are for data hard drives only. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Design - ASUS EZ Flash 2 (continued on the next page) Realtek® ALC892 ...
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) - Support Intel® Smart... interface - AI Charger+ - Optical S/PDIF out ports at back panel) ASUS Protect 3.0 - Anti-Surge protection - AI Suite II - ASUS MyLogo 2 - MemOK! - TurboV ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Q-Slot - ATAPI devices are for data hard drives only. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Design - ASUS EZ Flash 2 (continued on the next page) Realtek® ALC892 ...
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...Accessories 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x User Manual 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form factor uATX Form Factor, 9.6"x 9.6" (24.4cm x 24.4cm) * Specifications are subject to 300MHz...x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel 1 x MemOK! xi 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...
...Accessories 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x User Manual 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form factor uATX Form Factor, 9.6"x 9.6" (24.4cm x 24.4cm) * Specifications are subject to 300MHz...x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel 1 x MemOK! xi 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...
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Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the world. 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 memory and PCI ... i5/ Core™ i3 processors in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check 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 If any of...
Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the world. 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 memory and PCI ... i5/ Core™ i3 processors in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check 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 If any of...
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... feature. Quick and simple overclocking and setup sharing is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. 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...image quality along with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-3 Adjust your display configurations, experiment with the 3D settings, and check the effects with the smoothness of current systems. PCI ...
... feature. Quick and simple overclocking and setup sharing is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. 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...image quality along with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-3 Adjust your display configurations, experiment with the 3D settings, and check the effects with the smoothness of current systems. PCI ...
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...Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-5 It allows you you to a new level of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. AI Suite II With its easy ..., voltage and sensor readings. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy...
...Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclocking failure. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-5 It allows you you to a new level of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. AI Suite II With its easy ..., voltage and sensor readings. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy...
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... SSD and HDD at least one SSD (>18.6GB) and one HDD for normal storage. • Be sure to enable Intel® Smart Response Technology. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-7 Updating IRST 10.5 driver - 2. b. Select the size allocated for caching.
... SSD and HDD at least one SSD (>18.6GB) and one HDD for normal storage. • Be sure to enable Intel® Smart Response Technology. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-7 Updating IRST 10.5 driver - 2. b. Select the size allocated for caching.
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... install or remove any component, place it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-9
... install or remove any component, place it on 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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... motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Failure to the rear part of the chassis P8Z68-M PRO 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to do so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Ensure that you...
... motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Failure to the rear part of the chassis P8Z68-M PRO 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to do so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Ensure that you...
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...-pin module) EATXPWR 24.4cm(9.6in) 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 13 ALC 892 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX16_2.../Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. GPU LED 5. switch 10 DRAM LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1-31 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-28 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-11
...-pin module) EATXPWR 24.4cm(9.6in) 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 13 ALC 892 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX16_2.../Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. GPU LED 5. switch 10 DRAM LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1-31 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-28 ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-11
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ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap...with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with a surface mount .../loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you are not bent. P8Z68-M PRO P8Z68-M PRO CPU socket LGA1155 2.
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with your retailer immediately if the PnP cap...with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. Load lever A B Retention tab 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with a surface mount .../loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you are not bent. P8Z68-M PRO P8Z68-M PRO CPU socket LGA1155 2.
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... the CPU! PnP cap 5. 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 3. DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notches. Load plate 4.
... the CPU! PnP cap 5. 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 3. DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notches. Load plate 4.
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... only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA1155 heatsink and fan assembly comes in size and dimension. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-15 The illustration above is closest to install. • Use an LGA1155-compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only. To install the CPU heatsink and...
... only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA1155 heatsink and fan assembly comes in size and dimension. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-15 The illustration above is closest to install. • Use an LGA1155-compatible CPU heatsink and fan assembly only. To install the CPU heatsink and...
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... Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 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. 3. Disconnect the...
... Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 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. 3. Disconnect the...
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... The motherboard comes with less power consumption. Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-17 The 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...
... The motherboard comes with less power consumption. Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation): ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-17 The 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...
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...- -- 1.65V • - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • • • • • DDR3-1866MHz capability Vendors Part No. P8Z68-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3-2200MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM ...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 SS/ DS Chip Chip Brand NO. Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.65V • • • 1.65V...
...- -- 1.65V • - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • • • • • DDR3-1866MHz capability Vendors Part No. P8Z68-M PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3-2200MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM ...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 SS/ DS Chip Chip Brand NO. Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.65V • • • 1.65V...
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... steps to both the motherboard and the components. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DIMM notch ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-23 Align a DIMM on the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip DIMM slot key A DIMM is properly seated. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket...
... steps to both the motherboard and the components. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DIMM notch ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-23 Align a DIMM on the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip DIMM slot key A DIMM is properly seated. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket...
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... RAM: 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to default values. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-25 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. 1.9 Jumpers 1. You can clear the CMOS...
... RAM: 1. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to default values. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-25 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. 1.9 Jumpers 1. You can clear the CMOS...