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... or from the system, ensure that your area. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that the power cables for disposal of... power cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
... or from the system, ensure that your area. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that the power cables for disposal of... power cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
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...should connect to the discrete GPU installed in Windosw Vista/7 Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for details. **** W hen you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Supports... may only recognize less than 3GB. Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. i - P8Z68-V LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU support Expansion slots Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3...
...should connect to the discrete GPU installed in Windosw Vista/7 Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for details. **** W hen you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Supports... may only recognize less than 3GB. Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. i - P8Z68-V LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU support Expansion slots Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3...
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...long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/ Core™ i3 Processors This motherboard supports...memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-1 Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8Z68-V LX motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a ...
...long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/ Core™ i3 Processors This motherboard supports...memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-1 Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8Z68-V LX motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a ...
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...friendly. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance. * Due to support the new 1155 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 second generation processors. Intel® Smart Response Technology Inte®... is the latest single-chipset design to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at double the bandwidth of Green ASUS ecofriendly computing. * Intel® Smart Response Technology supports Windows® 7/ Vista OS. ** In��t�e��l®...
...friendly. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance. * Due to support the new 1155 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 second generation processors. Intel® Smart Response Technology Inte®... is the latest single-chipset design to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at double the bandwidth of Green ASUS ecofriendly computing. * Intel® Smart Response Technology supports Windows® 7/ Vista OS. ** In��t�e��l®...
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ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-9 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that came with the component. • Before you ... on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply...
ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-9 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that came with the component. • Before you ... on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply...
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.... DRAM LED 1-12 12 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB5~12) 1-32 1-17 . 13. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) 1-31 ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-11 DDR3 DIMM sockets 5. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 1-33 10 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-34 2. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 2 4 22.9cm(9.0in) KB_USB34...
.... DRAM LED 1-12 12 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB5~12) 1-32 1-17 . 13. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) 1-31 ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-11 DDR3 DIMM sockets 5. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 1-33 10 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-34 2. 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 2 4 22.9cm(9.0in) KB_USB34...
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... is missing, or if you are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. P8Z68-V LX P8Z68-V LX CPU socket LGA1155 2. Unplug all power cables before installing the...
... is missing, or if you are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors. P8Z68-V LX P8Z68-V LX CPU socket LGA1155 2. Unplug all power cables before installing the...
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...cap 5. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-13 3. DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notches. Load plate 4. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only. The CPU fits ...in the direction of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the ...
...cap 5. Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-13 3. DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notches. Load plate 4. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is completely lifted. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only. The CPU fits ...in the direction of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the ...
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...installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Push down two fasteners at a time in size and dimension. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-15 If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector.... 2. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. The illustration above is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in a diagonal sequence to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink ...
...installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Push down two fasteners at a time in size and dimension. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-15 If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector.... 2. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. The illustration above is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in a diagonal sequence to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink ...
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... 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P8Z68-V LX Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 P8Z68-V LX 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-17 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to...
... 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P8Z68-V LX Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 P8Z68-V LX 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-17 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to...
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...DS - - - 1.5V-1.7V DS - - - 1.5V-1.7V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-19 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered... non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai ...
...DS - - - 1.5V-1.7V DS - - - 1.5V-1.7V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-19 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered... non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai ...
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... OCZ OCZ3X1333LV6GK(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-20 1.60V OCZ OCZ3G1333LV8GK 8GB(2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-20 1.65V OCZ OCZ3RPR1333C9LV8GK 8GB(2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-20 1.65V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
... OCZ OCZ3X1333LV6GK(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-20 1.60V OCZ OCZ3G1333LV8GK 8GB(2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-20 1.65V OCZ OCZ3RPR1333C9LV8GK 8GB(2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-20 1.65V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
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... KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/2G 2GB KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/4G 4GB Micron MT8JTF12864AZ-1G1F1 1GB Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2GB SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-23 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • •...• • • • • DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendors Part No. DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • • DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - •...
... KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/2G 2GB KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/4G 4GB Micron MT8JTF12864AZ-1G1F1 1GB Micron MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2GB SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-23 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • •...• • • • • DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendors Part No. DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • • DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - •...
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...a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. 1 Unlocked retaining clip 2 DIMM notch 1 DIMM slot key A DIMM is properly seated. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Press the retaining clips outward ... unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clip. To install a DIMM 1.
...a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. 1 Unlocked retaining clip 2 DIMM notch 1 DIMM slot key A DIMM is properly seated. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Press the retaining clips outward ... unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clip. To install a DIMM 1.