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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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... Part 15 of parts and recycling. Changes or modifications to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This symbol of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to this unit not expressly approved... should not be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This symbol of the monitor to the graphics card is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV...
... Part 15 of parts and recycling. Changes or modifications to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. This symbol of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to this unit not expressly approved... should not be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This symbol of the monitor to the graphics card is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV...
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...cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Do not place the product in your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any damage, contact your retailer. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer ...the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected.
...cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Do not place the product in your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any damage, contact your retailer. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer ...the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected.
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... 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 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. viii About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources...
... 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 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. viii About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources...
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... hardware devices on it another standout in your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 motherboard! ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or...
... hardware devices on it another standout in your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 motherboard! ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or...
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...Harnesses the combination of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard's powerful Intel® Z68 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in the world. This provides great graphics performance. This allows you to -point...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 x16 mode). Intel® ...
...Harnesses the combination of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard's powerful Intel® Z68 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in the world. This provides great graphics performance. This allows you to -point...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 x16 mode). Intel® ...
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...potential, adjusting frequencies dynamically and cutting EM interference by half to enhance system stability through BIOS tuning and the exclusive user interface. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-3 The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance. * Due to CPU behavior...stability and greater power efficiency. The 16 digital architecture delivers twice the precision power. With iGPU on P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 motherboards, DIGI+ VRM intelligently adjust Vcore PWM, integrated graphics voltages and frequency modulation to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer.
...potential, adjusting frequencies dynamically and cutting EM interference by half to enhance system stability through BIOS tuning and the exclusive user interface. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-3 The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance. * Due to CPU behavior...stability and greater power efficiency. The 16 digital architecture delivers twice the precision power. With iGPU on P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 motherboards, DIGI+ VRM intelligently adjust Vcore PWM, integrated graphics voltages and frequency modulation to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer.
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...boot compatibility. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in-one simple to patch memory issues. Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of...while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, and even interact with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your performance with mobile devices via Bluetooth. ...
...boot compatibility. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in-one simple to patch memory issues. Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of...while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, and even interact with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your performance with mobile devices via Bluetooth. ...
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...-bit, with the smoothness of Q-LED, Q-Slot and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Users can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with...connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to install. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-5 This unique module eliminates the trouble of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that demand far ...
...-bit, with the smoothness of Q-LED, Q-Slot and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Users can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with...connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to install. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 1-5 This unique module eliminates the trouble of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that demand far ...
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...LucidLogix® Virtu™ is supported by installed graphics cards. With these technologies, you may experience a better home-theater audio with ASUS vision of advanced Sandy Bridge multimedia features alongside the high end 3D rendering performance provided by 2nd generation Intel® CoreTM processor family....to the best available graphics resources based on power, performance and system load on Windows® 7 based PCs. ErP Ready The motherboard is put in idle mode to lower utilization, heat, fan speed and power draw down to fully utilize the unique capabilities of ...
...LucidLogix® Virtu™ is supported by installed graphics cards. With these technologies, you may experience a better home-theater audio with ASUS vision of advanced Sandy Bridge multimedia features alongside the high end 3D rendering performance provided by 2nd generation Intel® CoreTM processor family....to the best available graphics resources based on power, performance and system load on Windows® 7 based PCs. ErP Ready The motherboard is put in idle mode to lower utilization, heat, fan speed and power draw down to fully utilize the unique capabilities of ...
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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 antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from... 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.
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 antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from... 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.
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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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... if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the LGA1155 socket. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. • Upon purchase of the...misplacement/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
... if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the LGA1155 socket. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. • Upon purchase of the...misplacement/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
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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. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-5 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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. Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-5 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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... you do any of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is dependent on the motherboard. Chapter 2 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information The system maps the total size of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for ...non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate 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. Any excess memory ...
... you do any of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is dependent on the motherboard. Chapter 2 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information The system maps the total size of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for ...non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate 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. Any excess memory ...
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... is for the DDR3 2200 MHz memory module. margin of the installed CPU. 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....DS - - G.SKILL F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4G ( 2x 2G ) DS - - Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2200 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-7 Timing Voltage - 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • ...
... is for the DDR3 2200 MHz memory module. margin of the installed CPU. 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....DS - - G.SKILL F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4G ( 2x 2G ) DS - - Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2200 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-7 Timing Voltage - 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • ...
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...; 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 F3-17066CL8D-4GBPS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3T1FK4/ 8GX(XMP) 8GB ( 4x.../ 4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - Timing 9-10-9-24 - 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.
...; 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 F3-17066CL8D-4GBPS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3T1FK4/ 8GX(XMP) 8GB ( 4x.../ 4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - Timing 9-10-9-24 - 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.
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... AM5D5808FEQSBG D9KPT J2108BCSE-DJ-F J1108BDSE-DJ-F D3 128M8CE9 2GB - 9 9 9 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 7-7-7-24 9 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-21 - - 9-9-9-24 - - 7-7-7-24 Hynix H5TQ2G83BFR - Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG - KINGTIGER KTG1333PS1208NST-C9 - - - - Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing A-DATA SU3U1333W8G9-B 8GB DS Apacer 78.01GC6.9L0 1GB SS Apacer 78.A1GC6...
... AM5D5808FEQSBG D9KPT J2108BCSE-DJ-F J1108BDSE-DJ-F D3 128M8CE9 2GB - 9 9 9 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 7-7-7-24 9 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-21 - - 9-9-9-24 - - 7-7-7-24 Hynix H5TQ2G83BFR - Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG - KINGTIGER KTG1333PS1208NST-C9 - - - - Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing A-DATA SU3U1333W8G9-B 8GB DS Apacer 78.01GC6.9L0 1GB SS Apacer 78.A1GC6...
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... MICRON 8ZF22 D9KPV 7 - • • • DS MICRON D9KPT 7 - • • • DS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) 7 DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B-HCF8 8 DS - - - Single-sided DS - ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-11 Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. DS - - - Load the X.M.P. or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support...
... MICRON 8ZF22 D9KPV 7 - • • • DS MICRON D9KPT 7 - • • • DS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) 7 DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B-HCF8 8 DS - - - Single-sided DS - ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-11 Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No. DS - - - Load the X.M.P. or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support...