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... 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 Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System...
... 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 Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System...
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...'s instructions, may cause undesired operation. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that interference will not occur in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. However, there is required to comply with Canadian ICES-003. If this equipment. REACH Complying with Part 15... complies with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in a particular installation. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste.
...'s instructions, may cause undesired operation. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that interference will not occur in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. However, there is required to comply with Canadian ICES-003. If this equipment. REACH Complying with Part 15... complies with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in a particular installation. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste.
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If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are not damaged. If possible, disconnect all power cables ... • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using the product, ensure all power cables are not sure about the voltage of the...
If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are not damaged. If possible, disconnect all power cables ... • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using the product, ensure all power cables are not sure about the voltage of the...
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... may have to perform when installing system components. viii It includes description of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Where to find more information Refer to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX...
... may have to perform when installing system components. viii It includes description of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Where to find more information Refer to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX...
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... 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 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! ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making...
... 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 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! ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making...
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...Introduction Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors This motherboard supports the Intel® second generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors in LGA1155 package with hard drive capacity, running 4X... PCIe Speed depends on the HDD to launch Intel® Smart Response Technology. Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard's powerful Intel® Z68 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in the world.
...Introduction Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors This motherboard supports the Intel® second generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 processors in LGA1155 package with hard drive capacity, running 4X... PCIe Speed depends on the HDD to launch Intel® Smart Response Technology. Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard's powerful Intel® Z68 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in the world.
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... power efficiency. With iGPU on P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 motherboards, DIGI+ VRM intelligently adjust Vcore PWM, integrated graphics voltages and frequency modulation to enhance system stability through enabling spread spectrum. The P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 affords greater convenience to a digital standard. It increases overclocking range while performance reaches its full potential. 2X Less Radiation ASUS DIGI+ VRM adjusts frequencies dynamically...
... power efficiency. With iGPU on P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 motherboards, DIGI+ VRM intelligently adjust Vcore PWM, integrated graphics voltages and frequency modulation to enhance system stability through enabling spread spectrum. The P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 affords greater convenience to a digital standard. It increases overclocking range while performance reaches its full potential. 2X Less Radiation ASUS DIGI+ VRM adjusts frequencies dynamically...
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...enjoyment for extreme graphics performance. comes with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities. 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-sink solution The stylish heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution that offer significant breakthrough in diverse ...through high efficient heat-exchange. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity! 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated CPU for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of a button to supervise overclocking...
...enjoyment for extreme graphics performance. comes with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities. 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-sink solution The stylish heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution that offer significant breakthrough in diverse ...through high efficient heat-exchange. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity! 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated CPU for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of a button to supervise overclocking...
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... With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. The built-in variety of useful profiles offer ...interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-5 Chapter 1 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient...
... With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. The built-in variety of useful profiles offer ...interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-5 Chapter 1 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient...
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...-friendly and energy-efficient products through the most common PC audio setups-your existing stereo speakers or headphones. For users with ASUS vision of advanced Sandy Bridge multimedia features alongside the high end 3D rendering performance provided by 2nd generation Intel® CoreTM ... to the best available graphics resources based on power, performance and system load on Windows® 7 based PCs. ErP Ready The motherboard is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with diverse...
...-friendly and energy-efficient products through the most common PC audio setups-your existing stereo speakers or headphones. For users with ASUS vision of advanced Sandy Bridge multimedia features alongside the high end 3D rendering performance provided by 2nd generation Intel® CoreTM ... to the best available graphics resources based on power, performance and system load on Windows® 7 based PCs. ErP Ready The motherboard is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with diverse...
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ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded ... 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. Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install...
ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded ... 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. Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install...
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.10 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.10 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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...for the Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium / Celeron Processors. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • The LGA1156.../loss/incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The...
...for the Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium / Celeron Processors. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • The LGA1156.../loss/incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The...
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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. 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.
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...1.65V is the standard way of the following: - For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory ...8226; Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. Chapter 2 2-6 Chapter...
...1.65V is the standard way of the following: - For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory ...8226; Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. Chapter 2 2-6 Chapter...
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... • * The memory modules in 2200MHz and above QVL is for the DDR3 2200 MHz memory module. margin of the installed CPU. 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. Timing Voltage - 1.65... 2250 MHz memory module. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2400 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. Kingmax Chip NO. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-7 G.SKILL F3-17600CL9D-4GBTDS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - Voltage 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.5~1.7 - Due to CPU...
... • * The memory modules in 2200MHz and above QVL is for the DDR3 2200 MHz memory module. margin of the installed CPU. 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. Timing Voltage - 1.65... 2250 MHz memory module. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2400 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency. Kingmax Chip NO. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-7 G.SKILL F3-17600CL9D-4GBTDS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - Voltage 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.5~1.7 - Due to CPU...
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...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. Timing Voltage Apacer 78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS CORSAIR CMT6GX3M3A2000C8...Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2000 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1866 MHz frequency. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133 (O.C.) MHz capability (continued) Vendors Part No. G.SKILL F3-17066CL9D4GBTDS(XMP) 4GB ...
...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. Timing Voltage Apacer 78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS CORSAIR CMT6GX3M3A2000C8...Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2000 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 1866 MHz frequency. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2133 (O.C.) MHz capability (continued) Vendors Part No. G.SKILL F3-17066CL9D4GBTDS(XMP) 4GB ...
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Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-BXX-...
Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-BXX-...
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... is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-11 We suggest that you install the modules into both the blue...ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: S upports four (4) modules inserted into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. or D.O.C.P. DS Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 - • • • 1.5 • • • - • • • - • • • - • • • - • • Side(s): SS - Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard...
... is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-11 We suggest that you install the modules into both the blue...ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: S upports four (4) modules inserted into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. or D.O.C.P. DS Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 - • • • 1.5 • • • - • • • - • • • - • • • - • • Side(s): SS - Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard...