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......vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P8Z68-V LX specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.3.3 Intel® Smart Response Technology & LucidLogix® VirtuTM Solution 1-6 1.4 Before you proceed 1-9 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-10 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-10 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-10 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-11 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-11 1.6 Central Processing...
......vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P8Z68-V LX specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.3.3 Intel® Smart Response Technology & LucidLogix® VirtuTM Solution 1-6 1.4 Before you proceed 1-9 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-10 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-10 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-10 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-11 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-11 1.6 Central Processing...
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... removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. DO NOT throw the motherboard in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric...
... removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. DO NOT throw the motherboard in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric...
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... to the following symbols used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Example: means that you MUST follow to emphasize a word or a phrase. Example: ++ viii Where to find more...
... to the following symbols used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Example: means that you MUST follow to emphasize a word or a phrase. Example: ++ viii Where to find more...
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... recognize less than 3GB. Intel® Z68 Express Chipset: - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors - 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors - 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™...will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** H yper DIMM support is subject to Sandy Bridge motherboard video output - Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel.
... recognize less than 3GB. Intel® Z68 Express Chipset: - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors - 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors - 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™...will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** H yper DIMM support is subject to Sandy Bridge motherboard video output - Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel.
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... you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the 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 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...
... you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the 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 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...
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...8482; i5 / Core™ i3 second generation processors. Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2200(O.C.) /2133(O.C.) / 1866 / 1600/ 1333 / 1066 MHz to launch Intel® Smart Response... by installed graphics cards. Key benefits include reduced load and wait times, and lower power consumption through the elimination of Green ASUS ecofriendly computing. * Intel® Smart Response Technology supports Windows® 7/ Vista OS. ** In��t�e�...
...8482; i5 / Core™ i3 second generation processors. Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2200(O.C.) /2133(O.C.) / 1866 / 1600/ 1333 / 1066 MHz to launch Intel® Smart Response... by installed graphics cards. Key benefits include reduced load and wait times, and lower power consumption through the elimination of Green ASUS ecofriendly computing. * Intel® Smart Response Technology supports Windows® 7/ Vista OS. ** In��t�e�...
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...jack-detect feature that automatically detects and identifies what types of inappropriate connection, which enhances system performance. The P8Z68-V LX affords greater convenience to get high quality images. ATI Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support ATI's CrossFireX™... This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via the optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) out connecor at the back I /O jacks and notifies users of peripherals are plugged into the audio I /O. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-3 Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates ...
...jack-detect feature that automatically detects and identifies what types of inappropriate connection, which enhances system performance. The P8Z68-V LX affords greater convenience to get high quality images. ATI Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support ATI's CrossFireX™... This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via the optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) out connecor at the back I /O jacks and notifies users of peripherals are plugged into the audio I /O. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-3 Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates ...
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... quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. Its ability to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to enable more ... including detailed DRAM information. determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system up . ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply (PSU). Users can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with...
... quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. Its ability to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to enable more ... including detailed DRAM information. determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system up . ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from switching power supply (PSU). Users can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with...
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... easily charge iPod, iPhone and iPad, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of USB3.0 fast charging experience. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-5 Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to update the BIOS without using the ... function. *** The actual charging speed may vary with the elegant appearance! With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates ASUS features into a 256-color boot logo for motherboard users, but also BC 1.1** standard mobile devices three times*** as fast as before. * Ai Charger is...
... easily charge iPod, iPhone and iPad, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of USB3.0 fast charging experience. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-5 Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to update the BIOS without using the ... function. *** The actual charging speed may vary with the elegant appearance! With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates ASUS features into a 256-color boot logo for motherboard users, but also BC 1.1** standard mobile devices three times*** as fast as before. * Ai Charger is...
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... Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in BIOS setup. C.P.R. ErP ready The motherboard is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to energy consumptions. Power consumption also goes down and...
... Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in BIOS setup. C.P.R. ErP ready The motherboard is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to energy consumptions. Power consumption also goes down and...
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.... 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to the optical drive. i-Mode To use LucidLogix® Virtu™ solution in d-Mode, display must be connected to Sandy Bridge motherboard video output. It allows users to the best available graphics resources based on power, performance and system load. Its GPU virtualization dynamically assigns tasks to...
.... 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to the optical drive. i-Mode To use LucidLogix® Virtu™ solution in d-Mode, display must be connected to Sandy Bridge motherboard video output. It allows users to the best available graphics resources based on power, performance and system load. Its GPU virtualization dynamically assigns tasks to...
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... with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-9 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of... 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.
... with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-9 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of... 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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...the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you unplug the power cord ...before installing or removing the motherboard. Ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis P8Z68-V LX 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports...
...the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you unplug the power cord ...before installing or removing the motherboard. Ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis P8Z68-V LX 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports...
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.... 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 2 4 22.9cm(9.0in) KB_USB34 EPU CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN SPDIF_O2 HDMI EATX12V 5 DVI_VGA DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR 30.5cm(12.0in) LGA1155 USB3_12 MemOK! 6 DRAM_LED LAN1_USB12 1 CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN AUDIO P8Z68-V LX AAFP...) 1-26 3. 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
.... 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 2 4 22.9cm(9.0in) KB_USB34 EPU CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN SPDIF_O2 HDMI EATX12V 5 DVI_VGA DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR 30.5cm(12.0in) LGA1155 USB3_12 MemOK! 6 DRAM_LED LAN1_USB12 1 CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN AUDIO P8Z68-V LX AAFP...) 1-26 3. 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
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P8Z68-V LX P8Z68-V LX CPU socket LGA1155 2. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. Press the load lever ... that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the right...
P8Z68-V LX P8Z68-V LX CPU socket LGA1155 2. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. Press the load lever ... that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the right...
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...before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. A B 1 1 B A The type of the installed CPU, ensuring ...only. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: A 1. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-15 The LGA1155 socket is for reference only. B B Orient the heatsink and fan assembly A such that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. The illustration above is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 ...
...before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. A B 1 1 B A The type of the installed CPU, ensuring ...only. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: A 1. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-15 The LGA1155 socket is for reference only. B B Orient the heatsink and fan assembly A such that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. The illustration above is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 ...
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... FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8Z68-V LX CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Hardware monitoring ... the CPU fan connector! Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. A A B B B A B A 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the...
... FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8Z68-V LX CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Hardware monitoring ... the CPU fan connector! Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. A A B B B A B A 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the...
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... DIMM but is notched differently to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 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
... DIMM but is notched differently to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 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
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...more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. P8Z68-V LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3-2200MHz capability Vendors Part No. The system ...DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-19 Any excess memory from a memory module. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the...
...more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. P8Z68-V LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3-2200MHz capability Vendors Part No. The system ...DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-19 Any excess memory from a memory module. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the...