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...line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights LGA1155 socket for buying an ASUS® P8Z68-V LX motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the .... 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package 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...
...line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights LGA1155 socket for buying an ASUS® P8Z68-V LX motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the .... 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package 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...
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... The onboard LAN controller is enhanced with an ACPI management function to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-3 The P8Z68-V LX affords greater convenience to get high quality images. ATI Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts image... It is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at the rear panel. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for 2 USB 3.0 ports at speeds up to external home theater audio systems via the optical S/PDIF ...
... The onboard LAN controller is enhanced with an ACPI management function to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-3 The P8Z68-V LX affords greater convenience to get high quality images. ATI Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts image... It is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at the rear panel. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for 2 USB 3.0 ports at speeds up to external home theater audio systems via the optical S/PDIF ...
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...the visual enjoyment for a more colorful and vivid image on your PC's loading. 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***...auto-recovery tool that offers users a noiseless PC environment. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is ASUS unique fast-charging software which supports iPod, iPhone and iPad. ** Check your USB device's conditions. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-5 Ai Charger+ ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings ...
...the visual enjoyment for a more colorful and vivid image on your PC's loading. 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***...auto-recovery tool that offers users a noiseless PC environment. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is ASUS unique fast-charging software which supports iPod, iPhone and iPad. ** Check your USB device's conditions. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-5 Ai Charger+ ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings ...
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... the SSD - b. Select the size allocated for caching. If the SSD exceeds 64GB, storage capacity left out of caching can only be identified by SSD. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-7 a. Select the SSD you want to use to disable Intel® Smart Response Technology. • The performance of Intel® Smart Response Technology under OS...
... the SSD - b. Select the size allocated for caching. If the SSD exceeds 64GB, storage capacity left out of caching can only be identified by SSD. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-7 a. Select the SSD you want to use to disable Intel® Smart Response Technology. • The performance of Intel® Smart Response Technology under OS...
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... 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
... 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
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...) 1-29 7. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-30 8. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) 1-31 ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-11 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 1-33 10 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-34 2. Intel® CPU socket... 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 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power ASM 1042 PCIEX16_1 RTL 8111E Super I/O PCIEX1_2 TPU PCI1 PCIEX16_2 Intel® Z68 7 PCI2 ...
...) 1-29 7. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-30 8. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) 1-31 ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-11 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 1-33 10 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-34 2. Intel® CPU socket... 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 PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power ASM 1042 PCIEX16_1 RTL 8111E Super I/O PCIEX1_2 TPU PCI1 PCIEX16_2 Intel® Z68 7 PCI2 ...
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...‑left corner of the arrow until the load plate is on the socket and damaging the CPU! Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-13 Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation. 3. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only. Load plate...
...‑left corner of the arrow until the load plate is on the socket and damaging the CPU! Gold triangle mark Alignment keys CPU notches ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-13 Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation. 3. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only. Load plate...
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... the motherboard. Place the heatsink on top of CPU heatsink and fan assembly may differ, but the installation steps and functions should remain the same. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-15 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and...
... the motherboard. Place the heatsink on top of CPU heatsink and fan assembly may differ, but the installation steps and functions should remain the same. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-15 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and...
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... on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 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 DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory...
... on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 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 DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory...
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...(SPD), which is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. P8Z68-V LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3-2200MHz capability Vendors Part No. To operate at the vendor-marked or at ...-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...
...(SPD), which is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. P8Z68-V LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3-2200MHz capability Vendors Part No. To operate at the vendor-marked or at ...-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...
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...K4B2G0846C Hynix H5TQ1G83TFR SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C Micron Micron 0BF27D9KPT 9GF27D9KPT - - - - - - - - - - 9 - 9 - - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V - - ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-23 DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • • ...; • • SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • • DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • • • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
...K4B2G0846C Hynix H5TQ1G83TFR SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C Micron Micron 0BF27D9KPT 9GF27D9KPT - - - - - - - - - - 9 - 9 - - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V - - ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-23 DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • • ...; • • SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • • DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - • • • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO.
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... power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-25 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card...
... power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-25 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card...
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... speakers. 6. This port connects the rear speakers in a 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Microphone port (pink). Refer to the audio configuration table below for a PS/2 keyboard/mouse. 2. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-27 Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. Center / Subwoofer port (orange). This port allows Gigabit connection to the table on the next page for a VGA monitor...
... speakers. 6. This port connects the rear speakers in a 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Microphone port (pink). Refer to the audio configuration table below for a PS/2 keyboard/mouse. 2. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-27 Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. Center / Subwoofer port (orange). This port allows Gigabit connection to the table on the next page for a VGA monitor...
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...AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the item to this connector. P8Z68-V LX AAFP SENSE2_RETUR SENSE1_RETUR PRESENCE# GND PORT2 L NC SENSE_SEND PORT2 R NC PORT1 R NC PORT1 L AGND PIN 1 Line out_L NC Line ...audio standard. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to [HD]. COM1 PIN 1 P8Z68-V LX P8Z68-V LX Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-29 Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is for a serial (COM) port. 1.10.2 Internal connectors...
...AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the item to this connector. P8Z68-V LX AAFP SENSE2_RETUR SENSE1_RETUR PRESENCE# GND PORT2 L NC SENSE_SEND PORT2 R NC PORT1 R NC PORT1 L AGND PIN 1 Line out_L NC Line ...audio standard. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to [HD]. COM1 PIN 1 P8Z68-V LX P8Z68-V LX Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-29 Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is for a serial (COM) port. 1.10.2 Internal connectors...
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..., you are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. P8Z68-V LX SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8Z68-V LX SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using NCQ, set using Serial ...[RAID Mode]. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-31 The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid...
..., you are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. P8Z68-V LX SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8Z68-V LX SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using NCQ, set using Serial ...[RAID Mode]. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-31 The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid...
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... DC +12V DC +12V DC EATXPWR PIN 1 +3 Volts GND GND GND GND +12 Volts +12 Volts P8Z68-V LX +5V Standby Power OK GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 P8Z68-V LX ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts ...V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to install additional devices. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-33 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your...
... DC +12V DC +12V DC EATXPWR PIN 1 +3 Volts GND GND GND GND +12 Volts +12 Volts P8Z68-V LX +5V Standby Power OK GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 P8Z68-V LX ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts ...V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to install additional devices. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-33 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your...
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... blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! P8Z68-V LX P8Z68-V LX MemOK! Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure...and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you download and update to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-35 switch lights continuously. 1.11 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for ...
... blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! P8Z68-V LX P8Z68-V LX MemOK! Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure...and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you download and update to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-35 switch lights continuously. 1.11 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for ...
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P8Z68-V LX DRAM LED P8Z68-V LX DRAM LED 2. TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is solved. 2. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to Enable. If an error is found , the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is turned to locate the root problem within a second. P8Z68-V LX P8Z68-V LX TPU LED ELED 730 ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-37
P8Z68-V LX DRAM LED P8Z68-V LX DRAM LED 2. TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is solved. 2. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to Enable. If an error is found , the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is turned to locate the root problem within a second. P8Z68-V LX P8Z68-V LX TPU LED ELED 730 ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-37
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...Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Before you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z68-V LX File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0201 Folder Info 06/17/11 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 05/26/2011 P8Z68VLX...: 05/26/11 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8Z68-V LX Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from file, then click Next. The...
...Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Before you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z68-V LX File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0201 Folder Info 06/17/11 10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 05/26/2011 P8Z68VLX...: 05/26/11 [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8Z68-V LX Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from file, then click Next. The...
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... Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑... the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8Z68-V LX Before updating BIOS 1. Welcome to Drive D (USB flash drive). Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. ...
... Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑... the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8Z68-V LX Before updating BIOS 1. Welcome to Drive D (USB flash drive). Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. ...