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... FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT...product and describing the problem (please do NOT send large attachments such as source code archives etc to anyone in it from http://support.asus.com/download; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED ...
... FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT...product and describing the problem (please do NOT send large attachments such as source code archives etc to anyone in it from http://support.asus.com/download; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED ...
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... connectors 1-29 1.11 Onboard switches 1-35 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1-36 1.13 Software support 1-38 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-38 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-38 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-11...
... connectors 1-29 1.11 Onboard switches 1-35 1.12 Onboard LEDs 1-36 1.13 Software support 1-38 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-38 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-38 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-11...
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...Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you must press the enclosed key. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Example: means that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide...less-than and greater-than sign means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a ...
...Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you must press the enclosed key. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Example: means that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide...less-than and greater-than sign means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a ...
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....asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. 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™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors Supports 32nm CPU Supports...
....asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. 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™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors Supports 32nm CPU Supports...
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... frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at back panel) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors ASUS EPU - Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I /O voltage at 0.005V increment - P8Z68-V LX specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking...
... frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at back panel) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors ASUS EPU - Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I /O voltage at 0.005V increment - P8Z68-V LX specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking...
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P8Z68-V LX specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x RGB port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I /O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update LucidLogix® Virtu...
P8Z68-V LX specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x RGB port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I /O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update LucidLogix® Virtu...
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... package with the list below. 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 the above items is damaged or missing, contact your package with memory and PCI Express controllers...
... package with the list below. 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 the above items is damaged or missing, contact your package with memory and PCI Express controllers...
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... drive-only system, and an important part of Green ASUS ecofriendly computing. * Intel® Smart Response Technology supports Windows® 7/ Vista OS. ** In��t�e��l® Smart Response Technology is supported by 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family...a cache for frequently accessed data. 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 unnecessary hard drive spin. Intel® Smart Response Technology Inte® Smart Response...
... drive-only system, and an important part of Green ASUS ecofriendly computing. * Intel® Smart Response Technology supports Windows® 7/ Vista OS. ** In��t�e��l® Smart Response Technology is supported by 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family...a cache for frequently accessed data. 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 unnecessary hard drive spin. Intel® Smart Response Technology Inte® Smart Response...
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...Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is enhanced with an ACPI management function to get high quality images. The P8Z68-V LX affords greater convenience to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting... ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-3 Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for 2 USB 3.0 ports at the back I/O. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. True Serial ATA 6Gb/s support The Intel® Z68 Express Chipset natively supports the...
...Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is enhanced with an ACPI management function to get high quality images. The P8Z68-V LX affords greater convenience to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. The S/PDIF transfers digital audio without converting... ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-3 Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for 2 USB 3.0 ports at the back I/O. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. True Serial ATA 6Gb/s support The Intel® Z68 Express Chipset natively supports the...
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... Ai Charger* version, brings you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-5 Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by ...geographic regions and your USB mobile device manufacturer if it fully supports the BC 1.1 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, ...
... Ai Charger* version, brings you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-5 Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by ...geographic regions and your USB mobile device manufacturer if it fully supports the BC 1.1 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, ...
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...due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ErP ready The motherboard is supported by reducing unnecessary hard drive spin. • Intel® Smart Response Technology supports Windows® 7/ Vista operating systems. • Intel® Smart Response Technology is ...European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-...
...due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ErP ready The motherboard is supported by reducing unnecessary hard drive spin. • Intel® Smart Response Technology supports Windows® 7/ Vista operating systems. • Intel® Smart Response Technology is ...European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-...
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Select which HDD for SSD caching. Removing or replacing the SSD - ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-7 b. Select the size allocated for caching. E nhanced mode:WRITE THROUGH, write to one HDD as a set to accelerate your storage system. A single SSD can still ... to disable this function and select Change Mode to switch acceleration mode to Enhanced/ Maximus. • Only Intel® internal SATA ports (gray and blue) support Intel® Smart Response Technology. • You need at the same time.
Select which HDD for SSD caching. Removing or replacing the SSD - ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-7 b. Select the size allocated for caching. E nhanced mode:WRITE THROUGH, write to one HDD as a set to accelerate your storage system. A single SSD can still ... to disable this function and select Change Mode to switch acceleration mode to Enhanced/ Maximus. • Only Intel® internal SATA ports (gray and blue) support Intel® Smart Response Technology. • You need at the same time.
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... users with diverse needs, LucidLogix® Virtu™ GPU virtualization provides great flexibility and efficiency. • LucidLogix® Virtu™ supports Windows® 7 operating systems. • Intel® Quick Sync Video feature is a new generation GPU virtualization software that blurs the...advanced Sandy Bridge multimedia features alongside the high end 3D rendering performance provided by Intel® Core™ processor family. • Supports NVIDIA® GF4xx/ 5xx series & AMD® HD5xxx/ 6xxx series graphic cards. It allows users to complete installation. Hardware...
... users with diverse needs, LucidLogix® Virtu™ GPU virtualization provides great flexibility and efficiency. • LucidLogix® Virtu™ supports Windows® 7 operating systems. • Intel® Quick Sync Video feature is a new generation GPU virtualization software that blurs the...advanced Sandy Bridge multimedia features alongside the high end 3D rendering performance provided by Intel® Core™ processor family. • Supports NVIDIA® GF4xx/ 5xx series & AMD® HD5xxx/ 6xxx series graphic cards. It allows users to complete installation. Hardware...
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... and Channel B. 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 Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® ...DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of the following: - P8Z68-V LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3-2200MHz capability Vendors Part No. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system ...
... and Channel B. 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 Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® ...DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of the following: - P8Z68-V LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR3-2200MHz capability Vendors Part No. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system ...
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... 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 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
... 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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...- - 9 - 9 - - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V - - Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • • DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - ...support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendors Part No. ASUS P8Z68-V LX...
...- - 9 - 9 - - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V - - Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 - • • • DS Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 - ...support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • DDR3-1066MHz capability Vendors Part No. ASUS P8Z68-V LX...
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... a DIMM. 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2.
... a DIMM. 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2.
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... conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots... the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Failure to do not need to the card. 3. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-25 Unplug the power cord before adding or ...
... conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots... the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Failure to do not need to the card. 3. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-25 Unplug the power cord before adding or ...
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...environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows. • This motherboard also supports two add-on graphic cards and two onboard VGA outputs at the same time. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction These two 4-pin Universal...Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for your motherboard. Dual display outputs DVI + D-Sub HDMI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI Supported • • • Not supported • During POST, only the monitor connected to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for any USB 3.0 port when ...
...environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows. • This motherboard also supports two add-on graphic cards and two onboard VGA outputs at the same time. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction These two 4-pin Universal...Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for your motherboard. Dual display outputs DVI + D-Sub HDMI + D-Sub DVI + HDMI Supported • • • Not supported • During POST, only the monitor connected to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for any USB 3.0 port when ...
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...8226; If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [HD]. 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...-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'97 compliant definition P8Z68-V LX Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. COM1 PIN 1 P8Z68-V LX P8Z68-V LX Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-29 See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for...
...8226; If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [HD]. 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...-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'97 compliant definition P8Z68-V LX Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. COM1 PIN 1 P8Z68-V LX P8Z68-V LX Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-29 See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for...