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... WARRANTY and licensed under various Free Open Source Software licenses. If however you encounter any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT...attachments such as the corresponding binary/object code. ii Products and corporate names appearing in this email address). IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR ...
... WARRANTY and licensed under various Free Open Source Software licenses. If however you encounter any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT...attachments such as the corresponding binary/object code. ii Products and corporate names appearing in this email address). IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR ...
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Contents Notices vi Safety information...vii About this guide...viii P8Z68-V PRO 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 1-5 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...
Contents Notices vi Safety information...vii About this guide...viii P8Z68-V PRO 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 1-5 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...
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... x1 slots 2 x PCI slots * The PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with max. Please refer to Memory QVL for details. *** R efer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at DDR3 2133/...ports are not supported. Intel® 82579 Gigabit LAN - Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI-D, and RGB ports Supports HDMI with max. P8Z68-V PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LAN LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™...
... x1 slots 2 x PCI slots * The PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with max. Please refer to Memory QVL for details. *** R efer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at DDR3 2133/...ports are not supported. Intel® 82579 Gigabit LAN - Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI-D, and RGB ports Supports HDMI with max. P8Z68-V PRO 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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..., Windows Mobile and Symbian systems ASUS Exclusive Features - MemOK! - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM (continued on the next page) xi P8Z68-V PRO specifications summary Bluetooth Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly...
..., Windows Mobile and Symbian systems ASUS Exclusive Features - MemOK! - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM (continued on the next page) xi P8Z68-V PRO specifications summary Bluetooth Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS unique features ASUS Q-Design Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR ASUS BT GO! ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly...
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...: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking protection - vPCH: 90-step chipset voltage control - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. P8Z68-V PRO 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 - button 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch 64...
...: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking protection - vPCH: 90-step chipset voltage control - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. P8Z68-V PRO 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 - button 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch 64...
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... User guide Support DVD • If any of the above are for buying an ASUS® P8Z68-V PRO motherboard! Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! 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 motherboard 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables...
... User guide Support DVD • If any of the above are for buying an ASUS® P8Z68-V PRO motherboard! Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! 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 motherboard 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables...
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...1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78; 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. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 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...
...1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78; 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. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 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...
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... W. • Do not forget to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a power supply unit (PSU) 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 uncertain about the minimum power ... up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with 1000W power or above to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. 10. Chapter 2 • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a PSU with more power-consuming devices.
... W. • Do not forget to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a power supply unit (PSU) 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 uncertain about the minimum power ... up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with 1000W power or above to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. 10. Chapter 2 • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a PSU with more power-consuming devices.
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... that the item has a submenu. A configurable field is a brief description of the selected item. Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. Press the Up...
... that the item has a submenu. A configurable field is a brief description of the selected item. Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. Press the Up...
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Use the and keys to set the CPU ratio and features. Chapter 3 CPU Power Management The sub-items in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this menu allow you set the EPU Power Saving MODE item to [Enabled.] and allows you to the default settings. ... this menu allow you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. The following five items appear only when you to adjust the value. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-9 If this function. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables this ...
Use the and keys to set the CPU ratio and features. Chapter 3 CPU Power Management The sub-items in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this menu allow you set the EPU Power Saving MODE item to [Enabled.] and allows you to the default settings. ... this menu allow you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. The following five items appear only when you to adjust the value. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 3-9 If this function. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables this ...
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... to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. This item should be enabled in order to activate in specific condition. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to enable the Enhanced Halt State. [Disabled] Disables this function. Turbo...
... to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. This item should be enabled in order to activate in specific condition. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to enable the Enhanced Halt State. [Disabled] Disables this function. Turbo...
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...65533;r connected BT devices. by the Bluetooth device. will automatically search for the supported functions for detailed software configuration. 4.3.3 BT GO! ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 4-5 Chapter 4 BT to Net: allows the system to synchronize the personal contacts and calendar information between the selected BT devices and the...support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the selected device. • Click any of the device / function icons to sync or back up the selected folder between the BT device and the system. on your CPU specification. • Do not ...
...65533;r connected BT devices. by the Bluetooth device. will automatically search for the supported functions for detailed software configuration. 4.3.3 BT GO! ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 4-5 Chapter 4 BT to Net: allows the system to synchronize the personal contacts and calendar information between the selected BT devices and the...support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the selected device. • Click any of the device / function icons to sync or back up the selected folder between the BT device and the system. on your CPU specification. • Do not ...
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...CE marking (EC conformity marking) Position : CEO Name : Jerry Shen Declaration Date: Apr. 12, 2011 Year to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart E, Intentional Radiators ... undesired operation. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P8Z68-V PRO conform with part 15 of Conformity We, the undersigned,...
...CE marking (EC conformity marking) Position : CEO Name : Jerry Shen Declaration Date: Apr. 12, 2011 Year to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional Radiators FCC Part 15, Subpart E, Intentional Radiators ... undesired operation. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherboard Model name : P8Z68-V PRO conform with part 15 of Conformity We, the undersigned,...