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Contents Notices ...vi Safety information...vii About this guide...viii P8Z68-V PRO/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 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-4 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-5 1.3.6 Other special features 1-6 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 ...
Contents Notices ...vi Safety information...vii About this guide...viii P8Z68-V PRO/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 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-4 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-5 1.3.6 Other special features 1-6 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 ...
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...1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Due to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 3.0 / 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x4... slot [black] (max. The PCIe x16_3 default setting is subject to www.asus.com for the Intel CPU support list. resolution 2048 x 1536 @75Hz Maximum shared memory of individual CPUs. P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LAN LGA1155 socket...
...1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Due to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 3.0 / 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x4... slot [black] (max. The PCIe x16_3 default setting is subject to www.asus.com for the Intel CPU support list. resolution 2048 x 1536 @75Hz Maximum shared memory of individual CPUs. P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LAN LGA1155 socket...
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... 1394a ports (2 headers at mid-board) 2 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at back panel) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM: ASUS DIGI+ VRM - P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary Bluetooth Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless Sound - BD Audio Layer Content Protection...
... 1394a ports (2 headers at mid-board) 2 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at back panel) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM: ASUS DIGI+ VRM - P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary Bluetooth Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless Sound - BD Audio Layer Content Protection...
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...header 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! vPCH: 90-step chipset voltage control - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x Bluetooth module 1 x eSATA port 1 x Intel® LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB... *Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - vDRAM Bus: 160-step memory voltage control - P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor Precision...
...header 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! vPCH: 90-step chipset voltage control - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x Bluetooth module 1 x eSATA port 1 x Intel® LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB... *Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - vDRAM Bus: 160-step memory voltage control - P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor Precision...
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..., and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit User Manual 1x ASUS USB 3.0 Bracket User guide Support DVD • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for reference only. Actual product...ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/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 items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 motherboard! ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3...
..., and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit User Manual 1x ASUS USB 3.0 Bracket User guide Support DVD • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for reference only. Actual product...ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/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 items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 motherboard! ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3...
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...module will run at speeds up to ensure optimized performance. The 16 digital architecture delivers twice the precision power. The P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 affords greater convenience to a digital standard. New generation Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM digital power design launch ... Vcore PWM, integrated graphics voltages and frequency modulation to enhance system stability through BIOS tuning and the exclusive user interface. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-3 The DIGI+ VRM digital power design empowers users with superior flexibility and perfect precision to 10 times faster than USB...
...module will run at speeds up to ensure optimized performance. The 16 digital architecture delivers twice the precision power. The P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 affords greater convenience to a digital standard. New generation Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM digital power design launch ... Vcore PWM, integrated graphics voltages and frequency modulation to enhance system stability through BIOS tuning and the exclusive user interface. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-3 The DIGI+ VRM digital power design empowers users with superior flexibility and perfect precision to 10 times faster than USB...
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... does without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-5 The built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of their operating system. All of connecting the system panel cables one at a time..., while the Advanced Mode is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your PC's loading. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is for experienced performance enthusiasts that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to enable more exciting computing than...
... does without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-5 The built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of their operating system. All of connecting the system panel cables one at a time..., while the Advanced Mode is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your PC's loading. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is for experienced performance enthusiasts that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to enable more exciting computing than...
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... you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-1 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...
... you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-1 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...
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Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 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.
Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 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.
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... • • * The above QVL is for the DDR3 2200 MHz memory module. Vendors G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL KINGMAX KINGMAX Part No. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-7 G.SKILL F3-17600CL8D-4GBPS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2333... MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. G.SKILL F3-17600CL9D-4GBTDS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL Transcend Transcend Patriot Part No. Due to CPU...
... • • * The above QVL is for the DDR3 2200 MHz memory module. Vendors G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL KINGMAX KINGMAX Part No. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-7 G.SKILL F3-17600CL8D-4GBPS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2333... MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. G.SKILL F3-17600CL9D-4GBTDS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL Transcend Transcend Patriot Part No. Due to CPU...
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P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133 (O.C.) MHz capability (continued) Vendors Part No. GEIL GE34GB2133C9DC(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - KINGSTON KHX2133C9D3T1K2/ 4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x ...; 9-9-9-28 1.65 • - 1.65 • • 9 1.65 • • 9 1.65 • • 9 1.65 • • 9 1.65 • • 9-11-9-27 1.66 • • Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. G.SKILL F3-17066CL9T-6GB-T 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS -
P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133 (O.C.) MHz capability (continued) Vendors Part No. GEIL GE34GB2133C9DC(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - KINGSTON KHX2133C9D3T1K2/ 4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x ...; 9-9-9-28 1.65 • - 1.65 • • 9 1.65 • • 9 1.65 • • 9 1.65 • • 9 1.65 • • 9-11-9-27 1.66 • • Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. G.SKILL F3-17066CL9T-6GB-T 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS -
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... 2GB DS Team TXD31024M1333C7(XMP) 1GB SS Team TXD32048M1333C7-D(XMP) 2GB DS Elpida Apacer Apacer MICRON Elpida ELPIDA G.SKILL - KINGTIGER KTG1333PS1208NST-C9 - - - - Samsung K4B2G08460 - Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR(ECC) - Hynix H5TQ2G83BFR - Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - - - 9 KINGSTON D1288JEMFPGD9U - NANYA NT5CB128M8AN...
... 2GB DS Team TXD31024M1333C7(XMP) 1GB SS Team TXD32048M1333C7-D(XMP) 2GB DS Elpida Apacer Apacer MICRON Elpida ELPIDA G.SKILL - KINGTIGER KTG1333PS1208NST-C9 - - - - Samsung K4B2G08460 - Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR(ECC) - Hynix H5TQ2G83BFR - Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - - - 9 KINGSTON D1288JEMFPGD9U - NANYA NT5CB128M8AN...
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... function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. Voltage - DS - - - ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-11 settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: S upports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. Double...
... function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. Voltage - DS - - - ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-11 settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: S upports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. Double...
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.... • In CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 3.0/ 2.0 x16_1 and PCIe 3.0/ 2.0 x16_2 slots for better thermal environment. PCIEx1_1 - - shared - - - JMicron ATA Controller - - - ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Marvell® SATA 6G Controller - - - PCIEx16_3 - PCI_1 - -
.... • In CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 3.0/ 2.0 x16_1 and PCIe 3.0/ 2.0 x16_2 slots for better thermal environment. PCIEx1_1 - - shared - - - JMicron ATA Controller - - - ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Marvell® SATA 6G Controller - - - PCIEx16_3 - PCI_1 - -
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... when the DIMM is tested. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-15 Press and hold the MemOK! MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the system ...We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS ...
... when the DIMM is tested. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-15 Press and hold the MemOK! MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the system ...We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS ...
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... setting is turned to Enable under the OS environment, the EPU function will automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consumption. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-17 EPU switch Turning this switch to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you have made. Refer to...
... setting is turned to Enable under the OS environment, the EPU function will automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consumption. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-17 EPU switch Turning this switch to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you have made. Refer to...
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Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-19 3. TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable. 4. EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable.
Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-19 3. TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable. 4. EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable.
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... is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z68 chipset. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-21 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1.
... is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z68 chipset. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-21 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1.
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... are for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this USB 3.0 connector, you can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to this connector to [Enabled]. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) These connectors are for details. 4. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-23 3. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [navy blue]) These connectors connect...
... are for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this USB 3.0 connector, you can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to this connector to [Enabled]. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) These connectors are for details. 4. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-23 3. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [navy blue]) These connectors connect...