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... vi Safety information...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...
... vi Safety information...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...
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These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. REACH Complying with the REACH ...by the party responsible for disposal of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in a residential installation. DO NOT throw the motherboard in accordance with FCC regulations. vi This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit ...
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. REACH Complying with the REACH ...by the party responsible for disposal of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in a residential installation. DO NOT throw the motherboard in accordance with FCC regulations. vi This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit ...
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.... • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using the product, ensure all power cables are not damaged. If you...voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. vii If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your retailer. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the ...
.... • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using the product, ensure all power cables are not damaged. If you...voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. vii If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your retailer. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the ...
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... This chapter describes the features of the support DVD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI®.... 1. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components.
... This chapter describes the features of the support DVD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI®.... 1. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components.
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...specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check 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 ...damaged or missing, contact your package with different models. Before you for reference only. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items ...
...specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check 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 ...damaged or missing, contact your package with different models. Before you for reference only. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items ...
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...for PC users aiming to launch Intel® Smart Response Technology. Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard's powerful Intel® Z68 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in multiple-GPU configurations of current PCIe 2.0. PCI Express® 3.0 The latest ... features 1.3.1 Product highlights LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors This motherboard supports the Intel® second generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors in LGA1155 package with memory and PCI...
...for PC users aiming to launch Intel® Smart Response Technology. Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard's powerful Intel® Z68 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in multiple-GPU configurations of current PCIe 2.0. PCI Express® 3.0 The latest ... features 1.3.1 Product highlights LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors This motherboard supports the Intel® second generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors in LGA1155 package with memory and PCI...
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... power loss while performance reaches its full potential, adjusting frequencies dynamically and cutting EM interference by half to minimize power loss through enabled spread spectrum. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 1-3 DIGI+ VRM New ASUS DIGI+ VRM upgrades motherboard power delivery to a digital standard.
... power loss while performance reaches its full potential, adjusting frequencies dynamically and cutting EM interference by half to minimize power loss through enabled spread spectrum. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 1-3 DIGI+ VRM New ASUS DIGI+ VRM upgrades motherboard power delivery to a digital standard.
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... accessible through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity! 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated CPU for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat...
... accessible through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity! 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated CPU for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat...
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...information. Supports hard drives over 2.2TB ASUS UEFI BIOS natively supports hard drives larger than traditional BIOS versions. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 1-5 The exclusive EZ Mode displays ...storage space utilization helping deliver far more flexible and convenient mouse input. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to the motherboard. All of connecting the system panel cables one at a time ...
...information. Supports hard drives over 2.2TB ASUS UEFI BIOS natively supports hard drives larger than traditional BIOS versions. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 1-5 The exclusive EZ Mode displays ...storage space utilization helping deliver far more flexible and convenient mouse input. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to the motherboard. All of connecting the system panel cables one at a time ...
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For users with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of advanced Sandy Bridge multimedia features alongside ...-friendly. When no discrete graphics are needed, the graphics card is designed for the Intel® Sandy Bridge platform's powerful integrated graphics. ErP Ready The motherboard is supported by installed graphics cards. Its GPU virtualization dynamically assigns tasks to the best available graphics resources based on power, performance and system load...
For users with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of advanced Sandy Bridge multimedia features alongside ...-friendly. When no discrete graphics are needed, the graphics card is designed for the Intel® Sandy Bridge platform's powerful integrated graphics. ErP Ready The motherboard is supported by installed graphics cards. Its GPU virtualization dynamically assigns tasks to the best available graphics resources based on power, performance and system load...
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Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 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-V/GEN3 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 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-V/GEN3 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.10 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.10 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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...PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise... Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are ...
...PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise... Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are ...
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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. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 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. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-5
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... for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at ...http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - For more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking ...
... for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at ...http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - For more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking ...
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... - - - - - - - - - - - - Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2400 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-7 Timing Voltage - 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • * The above QVL is for the DDR3...8226; • • * The memory modules in 2200MHz and above QVL is for the DDR3 2250 MHz memory module. 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. Timing 9-...
... - - - - - - - - - - - - Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2400 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-7 Timing Voltage - 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • * The above QVL is for the DDR3...8226; • • * The memory modules in 2200MHz and above QVL is for the DDR3 2250 MHz memory module. 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. Timing 9-...
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... • • 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. Timing Voltage Apacer 78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP) 6GB(3 ...1.65 - 9 1.65 - - 1.65 - 9 1.65 - 7-8-7 1.65 - 1.6 - - 1.65 - - 1.65 - 9-9-9-24 - - 9-11-9-27 1.65 - 8-8-8-24 1.65 - - - P8Z68-V/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133 (O.C.) MHz capability (continued) Vendors Part No. G.SKILL F3-17066CL9D-4GBTD(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - Size SS/ Chip DS Brand...
... • • 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. Timing Voltage Apacer 78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP) 6GB(3 ...1.65 - 9 1.65 - - 1.65 - 9 1.65 - 7-8-7 1.65 - 1.6 - - 1.65 - - 1.65 - 9-9-9-24 - - 9-11-9-27 1.65 - 8-8-8-24 1.65 - - - P8Z68-V/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133 (O.C.) MHz capability (continued) Vendors Part No. G.SKILL F3-17066CL9D-4GBTD(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - Size SS/ Chip DS Brand...
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...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P8Z68-V/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. DS - - Vendors Part No. Asint 3128M8-GJ1D - - - 9 - - 9 - - -...; • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-9 DS - - Timing 6-8-6-24 9-9-9-24 - Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP) G.SKILL F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL...
...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P8Z68-V/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. DS - - Vendors Part No. Asint 3128M8-GJ1D - - - 9 - - 9 - - -...; • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-9 DS - - Timing 6-8-6-24 9-9-9-24 - Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP) G.SKILL F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL...
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... PM128M8D3BU-15 9 - - 7-7-7-20 NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG - Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - Micron D9LGK - Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR(ECC) - Hynix H5TQ2G83BFR - NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG - Micron D9LGK - - - 9-9-9 - - 9-9-9 PSC A3P1GF3FGF - Chapter 2 P8Z68-V/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Team T3D1288LT-13 7-7-7-21 Team T3D1288LT-13 7-7-7-21 DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 2 4 DIMM...
... PM128M8D3BU-15 9 - - 7-7-7-20 NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG - Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - Micron D9LGK - Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR(ECC) - Hynix H5TQ2G83BFR - NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG - Micron D9LGK - - - 9-9-9 - - 9-9-9 PSC A3P1GF3FGF - Chapter 2 P8Z68-V/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Team T3D1288LT-13 7-7-7-21 Team T3D1288LT-13 7-7-7-21 DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 2 4 DIMM...