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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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...not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from that to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from ...REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Operation is no guarantee that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. This class ...
...not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from that to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from ...REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Operation is no guarantee that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. This class ...
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... connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the...
... connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the...
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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 the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product ... lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the standard package. Optional...
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 the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product ... lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the standard package. Optional...
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... kit User Manual Support DVD User guide • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Actual product 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 the above...
... kit User Manual Support DVD User guide • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Actual product 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 the above...
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... on installed CPU type. Total bandwidth for frequently accessed data. 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. It uses an installed fast SSD ... 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 ...
... on installed CPU type. Total bandwidth for frequently accessed data. 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. It uses an installed fast SSD ... 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 ...
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... and ratios for optimized performance in total. DIGI+ VRM New ASUS DIGI+ VRM upgrades motherboard power delivery to ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability and greater power efficiency. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 1-3 extreme system stability, and greater power efficiency. 2X Precise...
... and ratios for optimized performance in total. DIGI+ VRM New ASUS DIGI+ VRM upgrades motherboard power delivery to ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability and greater power efficiency. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 1-3 extreme system stability, and greater power efficiency. 2X Precise...
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... the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of the chipset and power phase area through the exclusive, user-friendly ASUS interface. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both ..., voltage and sensor readings, and even interact with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities. 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-sink solution The stylish heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution that offer significant breakthrough in Bluetooth evolution, including...
... the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of the chipset and power phase area through the exclusive, user-friendly ASUS interface. ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both ..., voltage and sensor readings, and even interact with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities. 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-sink solution The stylish heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution that offer significant breakthrough in Bluetooth evolution, including...
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...the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. 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 Quick and simple overclocking and setup sharing is a user-friendly utility... that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against ...
...the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. 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 Quick and simple overclocking and setup sharing is a user-friendly utility... that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against ...
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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 ... to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in idle mode to lower utilization, heat, fan speed and power draw down to energy consumptions. ErP Ready The motherboard is put in regards to near zero, making the system more environmentally-friendly. This is in line with diverse needs, LucidLogix® Virtu GPU virtualization...
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 ... to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in idle mode to lower utilization, heat, fan speed and power draw down to energy consumptions. ErP Ready The motherboard is put in regards to near zero, making the system more environmentally-friendly. This is in line with diverse needs, LucidLogix® Virtu GPU virtualization...
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..., 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 wall socket before touching any component, ensure that came with the component. • Before you install or ... a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-1
..., 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 wall socket before touching any component, ensure that came with the component. • Before you install or ... a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-1
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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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... Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the LGA1155 socket. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization ... unplugged before installing the CPU. • The LGA1156 CPU is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or...
... Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the LGA1155 socket. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization ... unplugged before installing the CPU. • The LGA1156 CPU is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Ensure that the PnP cap is missing, or...
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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. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
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...chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. Chapter 2 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information For effective use a more on the motherboard. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • ...or more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The ...
...chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. Chapter 2 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information For effective use a more on the motherboard. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • ...or more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The ...
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... - - - Size SS/ DS KINGSTON KHX2333C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS Chip Brand - Vendors Part No. Kingmax Chip NO. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-7 Chapter 2 P8Z68-V/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2200 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. margin of the installed CPU. Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. ... will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. G.SKILL F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4G ( 2x 2G ) DS - - 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/ DS KINGSTON KHX2333C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS Chip Brand - Vendors Part No. Kingmax Chip NO. ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-7 Chapter 2 P8Z68-V/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2200 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. margin of the installed CPU. Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. ... will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. G.SKILL F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4G ( 2x 2G ) DS - - 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. ...
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...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. G.SKILL F3-17066CL9D-4GBTD(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3X2K2/ 4GX(... * The above QVL is for the DDR3 2000 MHz memory module. G.SKILL F3-17066CL9D4GBTDS(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - P8Z68-V/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133 (O.C.) MHz capability (continued) Vendors Part No. G.SKILL F3-17066CL8D-4GBPS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB...
...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. G.SKILL F3-17066CL9D-4GBTD(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3X2K2/ 4GX(... * The above QVL is for the DDR3 2000 MHz memory module. G.SKILL F3-17066CL9D4GBTDS(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - P8Z68-V/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133 (O.C.) MHz capability (continued) Vendors Part No. G.SKILL F3-17066CL8D-4GBPS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB...
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... • • • ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-9 Asint 3128M8-GJ1D - - - 9 - - 9 - - - DS - - 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...
... • • • ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 2-9 Asint 3128M8-GJ1D - - - 9 - - 9 - - - DS - - 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...
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... - Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - Elpida J1108BFBG-DJ-F NANYA NT5CB256M8BN-CG - - 9 Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG - Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG - NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG - Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR(ECC) - PSC A3P1GF3FGF - Chapter 2 P8Z68-V/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing A-DATA SU3U1333W8G9-B 8GB DS Apacer 78...
... - Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - Elpida J1108BFBG-DJ-F NANYA NT5CB256M8BN-CG - - 9 Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG - Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG - NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG - Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR(ECC) - PSC A3P1GF3FGF - Chapter 2 P8Z68-V/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing A-DATA SU3U1333W8G9-B 8GB DS Apacer 78...