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... hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit User Manual Support DVD User guide • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 motherboard 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s ...cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x 2-in the long line of new features and latest ...
... hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit User Manual Support DVD User guide • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 motherboard 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s ...cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x 2-in the long line of new features and latest ...
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... speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in diverse situations. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 1-3 The P8Z68-V/GEN3 affords greater convenience to high speed connectivity. 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with superior flexibility and perfect precision to ensure optimized performance. It increases overclocking range while...
... speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in diverse situations. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 1-3 The P8Z68-V/GEN3 affords greater convenience to high speed connectivity. 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with superior flexibility and perfect precision to ensure optimized performance. It increases overclocking range while...
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... allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). This unique module eliminates the trouble of Q-LED, Q-Slot...static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 1-5 Chapter 1 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that demand far more intricate system control, including detailed DRAM ...
... allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). This unique module eliminates the trouble of Q-LED, Q-Slot...static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 1-5 Chapter 1 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that demand far more intricate system control, including detailed DRAM ...
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ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges ...
ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges ...
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... CHA_FAN2, 3-pin PWR_FAN1-2) 2. MemOK! Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-26 2-28 2-4 2-5 2-16 2-17 2-15 2-23 2-21 2-22 2-20 2-29 2-24 2-14 2-27 2-25 Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-3 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 12.
... CHA_FAN2, 3-pin PWR_FAN1-2) 2. MemOK! Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-26 2-28 2-4 2-5 2-16 2-17 2-15 2-23 2-21 2-22 2-20 2-29 2-24 2-14 2-27 2-25 Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-3 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 12.
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A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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... module. G.SKILL F3-17600CL8D-4GBPS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - Voltage 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.5~1.7 - P8Z68-V/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL Transcend Transcend Patriot Part No. Size SS...• 9-11-9-27 1.66 • • * The above are supported by this motherboard, however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-7 G.SKILL F3-17600CL9D-4GBTDS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - Timing Voltage - 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM...
... module. G.SKILL F3-17600CL8D-4GBPS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - Voltage 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.5~1.7 - P8Z68-V/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL Transcend Transcend Patriot Part No. Size SS...• 9-11-9-27 1.66 • • * The above are supported by this motherboard, however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-7 G.SKILL F3-17600CL9D-4GBTDS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - Timing Voltage - 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM...
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...• 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-9 Size SS/ DS CORSAIR TR3X6G1866C9DVer4.1(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS G.SKILL F3-15000CL9D-4GBRH (XMP) 4GB(2 x ...• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P8Z68-V/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Asint 3128M8-GJ1D - - - 9 - - 9 - - -
...• 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-9 Size SS/ DS CORSAIR TR3X6G1866C9DVer4.1(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS G.SKILL F3-15000CL9D-4GBRH (XMP) 4GB(2 x ...• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P8Z68-V/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Asint 3128M8-GJ1D - - - 9 - - 9 - - -
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... 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 7 - DS Elixir N2CB1G80CN-BE - Single-sided DS - We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-11 Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: S upports one pair of individual CPUs. or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit... 2GB Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HC5N-BE 2GB Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HC9N-BE 2GB WINTEC 3DU3191A-10 1GB SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Load the X.M.P. Chapter 2 P8Z68-V/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
... 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 7 - DS Elixir N2CB1G80CN-BE - Single-sided DS - We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-11 Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: S upports one pair of individual CPUs. or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit... 2GB Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HC5N-BE 2GB Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HC9N-BE 2GB WINTEC 3DU3191A-10 1GB SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Load the X.M.P. Chapter 2 P8Z68-V/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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shared - - - - - shared - - - - PCIEx16_3 - shared - - - - - - PCIEx1_2/USB3_1234 - shared USB 2.0 Controller 2 - - - - - - - JMicron ATA Controller - - - HD Audio - - - - - - ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-13 See page 2-26 for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX...
shared - - - - - shared - - - - PCIEx16_3 - shared - - - - - - PCIEx1_2/USB3_1234 - shared USB 2.0 Controller 2 - - - - - - - JMicron ATA Controller - - - HD Audio - - - - - - ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-13 See page 2-26 for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX...
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... MemOK! A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. 2. Chapter 2 • Refer to its default...on the computer. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the... processes. • Due to boot and load BIOS default settings. function. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-15
... MemOK! A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. 2. Chapter 2 • Refer to its default...on the computer. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the... processes. • Due to boot and load BIOS default settings. function. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-15
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... Enable when the system is powered off. • The EPU LED (O2LED2) near the EPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned to Enable. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-17 However, the system will automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consumption. Chapter 2 4.
... Enable when the system is powered off. • The EPU LED (O2LED2) near the EPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned to Enable. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-17 However, the system will automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consumption. Chapter 2 4.
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EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable. 2. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-19 TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable. 3.
EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable. 2. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-19 TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable. 3.
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...® Z68 chipset. 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-21
...® Z68 chipset. 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-21
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Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-23 If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is purchased separately. 3. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) These connectors are for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. The USB 3.0 module is available from your system chassis, with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to 480 MBps connection speed.
Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-23 If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is purchased separately. 3. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) These connectors are for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. The USB 3.0 module is available from your system chassis, with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to 480 MBps connection speed.
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Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-25 The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 5.
Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-25 The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 5.
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Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-27 By default, this connector, set to [HD]; If��y�o�u��w��a�n�t�t�o��c�o�n...
Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-27 By default, this connector, set to [HD]; If��y�o�u��w��a�n�t�t�o��c�o�n...
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...; System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-29 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL...
...; System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-29 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL...
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Chapter 2 2.3.2 1 CPU installation The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. A B 2 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-31
Chapter 2 2.3.2 1 CPU installation The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. A B 2 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-31
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Chapter 2 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-33
Chapter 2 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-33