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......vii About this guide...viii P8Z68-V/GEN3 specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-4 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.3.6 Other special features 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion slots 2-12 2.2.5 Onboard...
......vii About this guide...viii P8Z68-V/GEN3 specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-4 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.3.6 Other special features 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion slots 2-12 2.2.5 Onboard...
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... systems. JMicron® JMB362 SATA controller* - 1 x eSATA 3.0 Gb/s port * These SATA ports are not supported. P8Z68-V/GEN3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5...* T�h��e��In��t�e�l® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 3.0 / 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x8 / x8 mode) 1...
... systems. JMicron® JMB362 SATA controller* - 1 x eSATA 3.0 Gb/s port * These SATA ports are not supported. P8Z68-V/GEN3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5...* T�h��e��In��t�e�l® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 3.0 / 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x8 / x8 mode) 1...
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...EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! vDRAM Bus: 160-step memory voltage control - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x Bluetooth module 1 x ... port 8-channel Audio I /O voltage at 0.00625V increment - vPCH: 90-step chipset voltage control - xii P8Z68-V/GEN3 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor Precision Tweaker 2 - x 9.6 in...
...EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! vDRAM Bus: 160-step memory voltage control - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x Bluetooth module 1 x ... port 8-channel Audio I /O voltage at 0.00625V increment - vPCH: 90-step chipset voltage control - xii P8Z68-V/GEN3 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor Precision Tweaker 2 - x 9.6 in...
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...Windows® 7/ Vista operating systems. ** Intel® Smart Response Technology is the latest single-chipset design to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard's powerful Intel® Z68 platform optimizes ...This motherboard supports the Intel® second generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors in LGA1155 package with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support the new 1155 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 ...
...Windows® 7/ Vista operating systems. ** Intel® Smart Response Technology is the latest single-chipset design to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard's powerful Intel® Z68 platform optimizes ...This motherboard supports the Intel® second generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors in LGA1155 package with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support the new 1155 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 ...
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... boost system performance. * Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at speeds up to a digital standard. The 12+4 digital architecture delivers twice the precision power. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 1-3 The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your performance with DIGI+ VRM The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors...
... boost system performance. * Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at speeds up to a digital standard. The 12+4 digital architecture delivers twice the precision power. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 1-3 The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your performance with DIGI+ VRM The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors...
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...time PC power saving chip through the exclusive, user-friendly ASUS interface. ASUS BT GO! MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your PC's loading. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and...built-in Bluetooth evolution, including Folder Sync, BT Transfer, BT Turbo Remote, BT-to patch memory issues. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity! 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated CPU for extreme graphics performance.
...time PC power saving chip through the exclusive, user-friendly ASUS interface. ASUS BT GO! MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your PC's loading. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and...built-in Bluetooth evolution, including Folder Sync, BT Transfer, BT Turbo Remote, BT-to patch memory issues. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity! 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated CPU for extreme graphics performance.
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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 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-5 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
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... to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz...8226; According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is the standard way of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: - For more details, refer to install 4GB or more efficient...
... to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz...8226; According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is the standard way of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: - For more details, refer to install 4GB or more efficient...
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... ) DS Chip Chip Brand NO. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Vendors Part No. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-7 Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. Chapter 2 P8Z68-V/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2200 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. GEIL GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2333 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency.
... ) DS Chip Chip Brand NO. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Vendors Part No. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-7 Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. Chapter 2 P8Z68-V/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2200 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. GEIL GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2333 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency.
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...8226; • • • • • • • • * The above QVL is for the DDR3 2000 MHz memory module. KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3T1K2/ 4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3X2K2/ 4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - Size SS/...8226; • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • 1.66 • • Chapter 2 P8Z68-V/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Team Team Team - 9-9-9-27 - - 8-9-8-24 1.65 - 9-9-9-28 2 - 9-9-9-24 1.65...
...8226; • • • • • • • • * The above QVL is for the DDR3 2000 MHz memory module. KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3T1K2/ 4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3X2K2/ 4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - Size SS/...8226; • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • 1.66 • • Chapter 2 P8Z68-V/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Team Team Team - 9-9-9-27 - - 8-9-8-24 1.65 - 9-9-9-28 2 - 9-9-9-24 1.65...
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... - DS - - Timing CORSAIR CORSAIR Crucial Crucial G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL KINGMAX KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ Super Talent Super Talent AEXEA AEXEA Asint EK Memory EK Memory Elixir GoodRam KINGTIGER Mushkin Mushkin Patriot Patriot Team CMZ8GX3M2A1600C8(XMP) CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) BL12864BN1608.8FF(XMP) BL25664BN1608.16FF(XMP) F3-12800CL9D-4GBNQ(XMP) F3-12800CL8D-8GBECO...; • - • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-9
... - DS - - Timing CORSAIR CORSAIR Crucial Crucial G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL KINGMAX KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ OCZ Super Talent Super Talent AEXEA AEXEA Asint EK Memory EK Memory Elixir GoodRam KINGTIGER Mushkin Mushkin Patriot Patriot Team CMZ8GX3M2A1600C8(XMP) CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) BL12864BN1608.8FF(XMP) BL25664BN1608.16FF(XMP) F3-12800CL9D-4GBNQ(XMP) F3-12800CL8D-8GBECO...; • - • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-9
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...ACTICA ACT4GHU72D8H1333H 4GB DS BUFFALO D3U1333-2G 2GB DS BUFFALO D3U1333-4G 4GB DS EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I13 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS Elixir M2F2G64CB88B7N-CG 2GB SS Elixir M2F4G64CB8HB5N-...; • • - • • • 1.75 • • • 1.5-1.6 • • • 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P8Z68-V/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Micron D9LGK - - - 9-9-9 - - 9-9-9 PSC A3P1GF3FGF - SAMSUNG K4B4G0846A-HCH9 - Prtriot PM128M8D3BU-15 9 ...
...ACTICA ACT4GHU72D8H1333H 4GB DS BUFFALO D3U1333-2G 2GB DS BUFFALO D3U1333-4G 4GB DS EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I13 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS Elixir M2F2G64CB88B7N-CG 2GB SS Elixir M2F4G64CB8HB5N-...; • • - • • • 1.75 • • • 1.5-1.6 • • • 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P8Z68-V/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Micron D9LGK - - - 9-9-9 - - 9-9-9 PSC A3P1GF3FGF - SAMSUNG K4B4G0846A-HCH9 - Prtriot PM128M8D3BU-15 9 ...
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...: S upports two (2) modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Size Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB Crucial CT12864BA1067.8SFD 1GB Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1GB Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB Crucial...; • • - • • • - • • • - • • • - • • Side(s): SS - ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-11 Voltage - Single-sided DS - We suggest that you install the modules into any slot as one (1) module inserted into slots A2 and B2 for...
...: S upports two (2) modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Size Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB Crucial CT12864BA1067.8SFD 1GB Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1GB Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB Crucial...; • • - • • • - • • • - • • • - • • Side(s): SS - ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-11 Voltage - Single-sided DS - We suggest that you install the modules into any slot as one (1) module inserted into slots A2 and B2 for...
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... settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch lights continuously. Chapter 2 • Refer to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is not... 30 seconds for successful boot. switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. MemOK! ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-15
... settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch lights continuously. Chapter 2 • Refer to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is not... 30 seconds for successful boot. switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. MemOK! ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-15
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... the power cord before rebooting the system. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information function. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS.
... the power cord before rebooting the system. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information function. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS.
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... VGA driver issue, the Windows® Display Settings menu may offer some monitor resolution settings will lead to any two of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will affect the playback quality. CPU: Intel Pentium 2.8GHz DIMM: DDR3-1066 2GB Playback software - Note that... motherboard comes with multiple VGA output that your motherboard, the system will automatically select the the add-on your monitor does not support. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-43 To use an HDCP compliant monitor. • You can connect two monitors to monitor overscan or underscan. In Safe Mode, change...
... VGA driver issue, the Windows® Display Settings menu may offer some monitor resolution settings will lead to any two of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will affect the playback quality. CPU: Intel Pentium 2.8GHz DIMM: DDR3-1066 2GB Playback software - Note that... motherboard comes with multiple VGA output that your motherboard, the system will automatically select the the add-on your monitor does not support. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-43 To use an HDCP compliant monitor. • You can connect two monitors to monitor overscan or underscan. In Safe Mode, change...
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... system case cover. 2. Monitor b. If you turned on the power, the system may light up . Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous...
... system case cover. 2. Monitor b. If you turned on the power, the system may light up . Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous...
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The default screen for details. Selects the display language of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. •...an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode Monday [9/13/2010] P8Z68-V/GEN3 BIOS Version : 0209 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 512 MB (DDR3 1066MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 03/04/2011 Speed : 3531 MHz English Temperature ...
The default screen for details. Selects the display language of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. •...an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. EZ Mode Monday [9/13/2010] P8Z68-V/GEN3 BIOS Version : 0209 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 512 MB (DDR3 1066MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 03/04/2011 Speed : 3531 MHz English Temperature ...
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.... 3.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you to change the system security settings. EFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-5 Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date EC Version ME Version South Bridge Stepping 0209 x64... 03/14/2011 MBECE-0019 7.0.10.1065 B2 Stepping CPU Information Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Speed 3531 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Speed 512 MB 1097 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Fri 03/25/2011] [16:46:15]...
.... 3.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you to change the system security settings. EFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 3-5 Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date EC Version ME Version South Bridge Stepping 0209 x64... 03/14/2011 MBECE-0019 7.0.10.1065 B2 Stepping CPU Information Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Speed 3531 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Speed 512 MB 1097 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Fri 03/25/2011] [16:46:15]...
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...103.0 Turbo Ratio Auto By All Cores (Can Adjust in OS) 43 Internal PLL Overvoltage Auto Memory Frequency Auto iGPU Max. Frequency Auto EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled > OC Tuner > DRAM Timing...memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Chapter 3 Version 2.00.1201. EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Scroll down to malfunction. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3...
...103.0 Turbo Ratio Auto By All Cores (Can Adjust in OS) 43 Internal PLL Overvoltage Auto Memory Frequency Auto iGPU Max. Frequency Auto EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled > OC Tuner > DRAM Timing...memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Chapter 3 Version 2.00.1201. EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Scroll down to malfunction. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3...