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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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...x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) - 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (blue) - Please refer to Memory QVL for details. *** R efer to www.asus.com for the Intel CPU support list. The PCIe x16_3 default setting is subject to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will...x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (navy blue) JMicron® JMB362 SATA controller** - 1 x eSATA 3.0 Gb/s port ** These SATA ports are not supported. P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™...
...x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) - 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (blue) - Please refer to Memory QVL for details. *** R efer to www.asus.com for the Intel CPU support list. The PCIe x16_3 default setting is subject to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will...x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (navy blue) JMicron® JMB362 SATA controller** - 1 x eSATA 3.0 Gb/s port ** These SATA ports are not supported. P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™...
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... Design: Heat-sink solution - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary Bluetooth Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! Anti Surge - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Connector - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - EPU, EPU...
... Design: Heat-sink solution - BD Audio Layer Content Protection - P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary Bluetooth Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! Anti Surge - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Connector - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - EPU, EPU...
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... Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! x 9.6 in . xii vPCH: 90-step chipset voltage control - vCPU_PLL: 160-step CPU & PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - 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 3.0/2.0 ports... without notice. 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 Tweaker 2 ...
... Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! x 9.6 in . xii vPCH: 90-step chipset voltage control - vCPU_PLL: 160-step CPU & PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - 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 3.0/2.0 ports... without notice. 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 Tweaker 2 ...
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... below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. 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 your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it...
... below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. 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 your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it...
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...a new era, empowering users with superior flexibility and perfect precision to ensure optimized performance. With iGPU on P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 motherboards, DIGI+ VRM intelligently adjust Vcore PWM, integrated graphics voltages and frequency modulation to minimize power loss through enabled spread...Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-3 The DIGI+ VRM digital power design empowers users with superior flexibility and perfect ...
...a new era, empowering users with superior flexibility and perfect precision to ensure optimized performance. With iGPU on P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 motherboards, DIGI+ VRM intelligently adjust Vcore PWM, integrated graphics voltages and frequency modulation to minimize power loss through enabled spread...Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-3 The DIGI+ VRM digital power design empowers users with superior flexibility and perfect ...
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...one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your DIY experience. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-5 making it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Quick and simple overclocking and setup sharing is for experienced performance ...enthusiasts that demand far more intricate system control, including detailed DRAM information. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - This unique module eliminates the trouble of...
...one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your DIY experience. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-5 making it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Quick and simple overclocking and setup sharing is for experienced performance ...enthusiasts that demand far more intricate system control, including detailed DRAM information. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - This unique module eliminates the trouble of...
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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 ...
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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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 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
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 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
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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. Vendors Part No. Due to...- 9-10-9-28 1.65 • • -- 1.5~1.7 • • N/A - - • • * The above are supported by this motherboard, however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-7 Chip NO. - Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2200 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Kingmax Chip NO.
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. Vendors Part No. Due to...- 9-10-9-28 1.65 • • -- 1.5~1.7 • • N/A - - • • * The above are supported by this motherboard, however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-7 Chip NO. - Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2200 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Kingmax Chip NO.
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... Team TXD32048M2000C9(XMP) 2GB DS Team TXD32048M2000C9-L(XMP) 2GB DS Team TXD32048M2000C9-L(XMP) 2GB DS - - - P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133 (O.C.) MHz capability (continued) Vendors Part No. KINGSTON KHX2133C9D3T1K2/ 4GX... • 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. Team Team Team - 9-9-9-27 - - 8-9-8-24 1.65 - 9-9-9-28 2 - 9-9-9-24 1.65...
... Team TXD32048M2000C9(XMP) 2GB DS Team TXD32048M2000C9-L(XMP) 2GB DS Team TXD32048M2000C9-L(XMP) 2GB DS - - - P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133 (O.C.) MHz capability (continued) Vendors Part No. KINGSTON KHX2133C9D3T1K2/ 4GX... • 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. Team Team Team - 9-9-9-27 - - 8-9-8-24 1.65 - 9-9-9-28 2 - 9-9-9-24 1.65...
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Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG - KINGTIGER KTG1333PS1208NST-C9 - - - - NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG - Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Hynix H5TQ2G83BFR - Micron D9LGK - - - 9-9-9 - - 9-9-9 PSC A3P1GF3FGF - Micron D9LGK 9 Micron D9LGK 9 Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR - Elpida ...
Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG - KINGTIGER KTG1333PS1208NST-C9 - - - - NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG - Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Hynix H5TQ2G83BFR - Micron D9LGK - - - 9-9-9 - - 9-9-9 PSC A3P1GF3FGF - Micron D9LGK 9 Micron D9LGK 9 Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR - Elpida ...
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Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB Crucial CT12864BA1067.8SFD 1GB Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1GB ... into either the blue slots or the black slots as one (1) module inserted into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-11 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB Crucial CT12864BA1067.8SFD 1GB Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1GB ... into either the blue slots or the black slots as one (1) module inserted into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-11 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
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...™ 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. shared - - - shared - - - shared - - - USB 2.0 Controller 1 - - - - - - PCI_1 - - shared - - PCIEx1_1 - - ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - USB 3.0 Controller shared SATA Controller - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - - - -
...™ 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. shared - - - shared - - - shared - - - USB 2.0 Controller 1 - - - - - - PCI_1 - - shared - - PCIEx1_1 - - ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 G H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - USB 3.0 Controller shared SATA Controller - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - - - -
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...the power cord for the system to test one set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-15 MemOK! switch lights continuously. It takes about 30 seconds for about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due... for the exact location of failsafe settings. A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. 3. function. Press and hold the MemOK! ...
...the power cord for the system to test one set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-15 MemOK! switch lights continuously. It takes about 30 seconds for about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due... for the exact location of failsafe settings. A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. 3. function. Press and hold the MemOK! ...
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... of the EPU LED. • If you have made. However, the system 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 Enable. Chapter 2 5.
... of the EPU LED. • If you have made. However, the system 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 Enable. Chapter 2 5.
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3. EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-19 TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable. 4.
3. EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-19 TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable. 4.
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ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-21 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [...
ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-21 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [...
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... 2 • The SATA6G_E1/E2 (navy blue) connectors 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 obtain the front panel USB 3.0 solution. You can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. Marvell® Serial... hard disk drives. • When using NCQ, set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to 480 MBps connection speed. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-23 ATAPI device is available from your system chassis, with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to [Enabled].
... 2 • The SATA6G_E1/E2 (navy blue) connectors 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 obtain the front panel USB 3.0 solution. You can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. Marvell® Serial... hard disk drives. • When using NCQ, set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to 480 MBps connection speed. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-23 ATAPI device is available from your system chassis, with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to [Enabled].