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... installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit User Manual Support DVD User guide • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 1-1 Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents... 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 the above are for buying an ASUS® P8Z68-V/GEN3 motherboard! The motherboard delivers a...
... installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit User Manual Support DVD User guide • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 1-1 Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents... 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 the above are for buying an ASUS® P8Z68-V/GEN3 motherboard! The motherboard delivers a...
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... Intelligent Processors 2 with superior flexibility and perfect precision to minimize power loss through BIOS tuning and the exclusive user interface. The P8Z68-V/GEN3 affords greater convenience to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in diverse situations...1600 MHz frequency as default. TPU Unleash your system memory to boost system performance. * Due to a digital standard. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 1-3 New generation Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM digital power design launch control into a new era, empowering users with...
... Intelligent Processors 2 with superior flexibility and perfect precision to minimize power loss through BIOS tuning and the exclusive user interface. The P8Z68-V/GEN3 affords greater convenience to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in diverse situations...1600 MHz frequency as default. TPU Unleash your system memory to boost system performance. * Due to a digital standard. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 1-3 New generation Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM digital power design launch control into a new era, empowering users with...
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...utilization helping deliver far more exciting computing than 2.2TB in 64-bit, with the smoothness of their operating system. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to update the BIOS without the ... it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). 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 information. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 1-5 This unique module eliminates the trouble of Q-LED, ...
...utilization helping deliver far more exciting computing than 2.2TB in 64-bit, with the smoothness of their operating system. ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to update the BIOS without the ... it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). 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 information. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 1-5 This unique module eliminates the trouble of Q-LED, ...
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ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-1 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 ...
ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-1 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 ...
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... (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) 11. 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 POWER-on switch 15. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. TPU switch 6. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN /CPU_FAN_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin...
... (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) 11. 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 POWER-on switch 15. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. TPU switch 6. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN /CPU_FAN_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin...
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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. 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-5
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. 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-5
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...DDR3 2250 MHz memory module. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2250 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. Kingmax Chip NO. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-7 Timing Voltage - 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • * The above QVL is... 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2400 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. Chapter 2 P8Z68-V/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2200 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. GEIL GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 4GB...
...DDR3 2250 MHz memory module. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2250 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. Kingmax Chip NO. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-7 Timing Voltage - 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • * The above QVL is... 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2400 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. Chapter 2 P8Z68-V/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2200 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. GEIL GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 4GB...
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...8226; 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-9 T3D1288RT-16 9-9-9-24 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • ... • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P8Z68-V/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. DS - - DS - - Voltage 1.65 1.6 1.65 DIMM socket support (...
...8226; 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-9 T3D1288RT-16 9-9-9-24 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • ... • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P8Z68-V/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. DS - - DS - - Voltage 1.65 1.6 1.65 DIMM socket support (...
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...modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. Load the X.M.P. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-11 Voltage - Single-sided DS - settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: S upports four (4) ... as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. Chapter 2 P8Z68-V/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors...
...modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. Load the X.M.P. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-11 Voltage - Single-sided DS - settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: S upports four (4) ... as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. Chapter 2 P8Z68-V/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors...
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...™ or SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 3.0/ 2.0 x16_1 and PCIe 3.0/ 2.0 x16_2 slots for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 shared - - - - - - - PCIEx16_3 - LAN_1 - - - I.G.D (Internal Graphics Device) shared - - - - - - - ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-13 PCIEx1_1 - - shared - - - - - PCI_2 - - - USB 2.0 Controller 1 - - - - - - - See page 2-26 for details. shared - - - PCIEx16_2 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - PCI_1 - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - HD Audio - - - - - - shared...
...™ or SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 3.0/ 2.0 x16_1 and PCIe 3.0/ 2.0 x16_2 slots for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 shared - - - - - - - PCIEx16_3 - LAN_1 - - - I.G.D (Internal Graphics Device) shared - - - - - - - ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-13 PCIEx1_1 - - shared - - - - - PCI_2 - - - USB 2.0 Controller 1 - - - - - - - See page 2-26 for details. shared - - - PCIEx16_2 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - PCI_1 - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - HD Audio - - - - - - shared...
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...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. • If you download and update to boot after turning on the computer. switch lights continuously. Press and hold ...MemOK! A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-15 It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically ...
...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. • If you download and update to boot after turning on the computer. switch lights continuously. Press and hold ...MemOK! A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-15 It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically ...
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... bootup. • You may change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-17 Chapter 2 4. However, the system will automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consumption. EPU switch Turning this switch to Enable...
... bootup. • You may change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-17 Chapter 2 4. However, the system will automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consumption. EPU switch Turning this switch to Enable...
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Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-19 2. 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.
Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-19 2. 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.
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... drives. If you intend to [AHCI Mode] by default. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode]. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-21 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these...
... drives. If you intend to [AHCI Mode] by default. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode]. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-21 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these...
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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. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-23 If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is purchased separately. 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.
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. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-23 If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is purchased separately. 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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Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-25 5. 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. The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-25 5. 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.
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... standard. if you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD]. 7. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-27
... standard. if you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD]. 7. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-27
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... HDD Activity LED. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-29 Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this...
... HDD Activity LED. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-29 Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this...
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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