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...may contain copyrighted software that is defaced or missing. If however you encounter any problems in writing by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair..., modification of the product is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL") and under various Free Open Source Software licenses. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ...
...may contain copyrighted software that is defaced or missing. If however you encounter any problems in writing by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair..., modification of the product is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL") and under various Free Open Source Software licenses. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ...
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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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... 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™ i5...65533;h��e��In��t�e�l® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on CPU types. ** Refer 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 ...
... 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™ i5...65533;h��e��In��t�e�l® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on CPU types. ** Refer 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 ...
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P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary Bluetooth Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! BD Audio Layer Content Protection - Optical S/PDIF Out ports at back I/O VIA® VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 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...
P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary Bluetooth Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! BD Audio Layer Content Protection - Optical S/PDIF Out ports at back I/O VIA® VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 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...
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... voltage control - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. 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 ... WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - x 9.6 in . P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel ...
... voltage control - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. 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 ... WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - x 9.6 in . P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel ...
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Actual product specifications may vary with the list 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 the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for reference only. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The...
Actual product specifications may vary with the list 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 the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for reference only. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The...
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...Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB 2.0 ...connectors (10-1 pin USB78; You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 48 MBps connection speed. Chapter 2 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5.
...Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB 2.0 ...connectors (10-1 pin USB78; You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 48 MBps connection speed. Chapter 2 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5.
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... a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors...
... a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors...
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... This button appears when entering a submenu. To change the settings. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the BIOS setup program. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a list of a field, select it...
... This button appears when entering a submenu. To change the settings. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the BIOS setup program. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a list of a field, select it...
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... [Enabled] Allows you to set the DRAM timing control features. Changing the values in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-9 The values range from 1100MHz to adjust the value. If this menu allow...
... [Enabled] Allows you to set the DRAM timing control features. Changing the values in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function. Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-9 The values range from 1100MHz to adjust the value. If this menu allow...
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... the XD feature flag to always return to OS. Disables this function. The operating system controls the CPU speed. This item should be enabled in specific condition. CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to zero (0).
... the XD feature flag to always return to OS. Disables this function. The operating system controls the CPU speed. This item should be enabled in specific condition. CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to zero (0).
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... at www.asus.com for file transferring, file synchronization, music playback, personal manager, and multiple remote functions. BT to Net: allows the system to connect the selected device and enable / disable the selected function. • The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. • Do not remove the ...;th�e��c�o��n�n�e�c�t�e�d��B��T�d��e�v�i�c�e�. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 4-5 Chapter 4
... at www.asus.com for file transferring, file synchronization, music playback, personal manager, and multiple remote functions. BT to Net: allows the system to connect the selected device and enable / disable the selected function. • The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. • Do not remove the ...;th�e��c�o��n�n�e�c�t�e�d��B��T�d��e�v�i�c�e�. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 4-5 Chapter 4
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...including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Conforms to begin affixing CE marking:2011 Signature Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 ...specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart E, Intentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with the essential requirements of the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3...
...including interference that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Conforms to begin affixing CE marking:2011 Signature Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 ...specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart E, Intentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with the essential requirements of the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3...