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... unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are using an adapter or extension cord. If possible, disconnect all power cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes.
... unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are using an adapter or extension cord. If possible, disconnect all power cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes.
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...1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Due 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 x4 mode, ... USB3_34 and eSATA. at x8 / x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot [black] (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™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors Supports 32nm...
...1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Due 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 x4 mode, ... USB3_34 and eSATA. at x8 / x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot [black] (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™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors Supports 32nm...
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...The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance. * Due to support the new 1155 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 second generation processors. This provides great graphics performance. ...® Smart Response Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance. Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights LGA1155 socket for faster data retrieval at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as a cache for caching function. Intel® Z68 Express Chipset The...
...The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance. * Due to support the new 1155 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 second generation processors. This provides great graphics performance. ...® Smart Response Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance. Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights LGA1155 socket for faster data retrieval at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as a cache for caching function. Intel® Z68 Express Chipset The...
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... proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply... you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-1
... proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply... you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-1
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... PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core...™ i3 Processors. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if...
... PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core...™ i3 Processors. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if...
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... excess memory from a memory module. Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • According to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the dual-channel configuration...
... excess memory from a memory module. Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • According to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the dual-channel configuration...
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... above QVL is for the DDR3 2200 MHz memory module. Vendors G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL KINGMAX KINGMAX Part No. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-7 Voltage 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.5~1.7 - Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage - 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • * The above QVL is for the DDR3 2400 MHz memory module...
... above QVL is for the DDR3 2200 MHz memory module. Vendors G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL KINGMAX KINGMAX Part No. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-7 Voltage 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.5~1.7 - Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage - 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • * The above QVL is for the DDR3 2400 MHz memory module...
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... • • 9 1.65 • • 9 1.65 • • 9-11-9-27 1.66 • • Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 1.5 T3D1288LT-20 9-9-9-24 1.5 T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 1.6 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • •...
... • • 9 1.65 • • 9 1.65 • • 9-11-9-27 1.66 • • Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1866 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 1.5 T3D1288LT-20 9-9-9-24 1.5 T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 1.6 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • •...
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...; - • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-9 T3D1288RT-16 9-9-9-24 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
...; - • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-9 T3D1288RT-16 9-9-9-24 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
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Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. ...-BXX-15A - Micron D9LGK 9 Micron D9LGK 9 Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR - Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - - - 9 KINGSTON D1288JEMFPGD9U - Samsung K4B2G08460 - Team T3D1288LT-13 7-7-7-21 Team T3D1288LT-13 7-7-7-21 DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 2 4 DIMM DIMM DIMM - • • • - • • • - • • • 1.5 • • • 1.5 • •...
Chapter 2 P8Z68-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. ...-BXX-15A - Micron D9LGK 9 Micron D9LGK 9 Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR - Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - - - 9 KINGSTON D1288JEMFPGD9U - Samsung K4B2G08460 - Team T3D1288LT-13 7-7-7-21 Team T3D1288LT-13 7-7-7-21 DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 2 4 DIMM DIMM DIMM - • • • - • • • - • • • 1.5 • • • 1.5 • •...
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or D.O.C.P. DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ... for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: S upports four (4) modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-11 Voltage - Single-sided DS - We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. • 2 DIMMs: S upports two (2) modules inserted into either the blue ...
or D.O.C.P. DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ... for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: S upports four (4) modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-11 Voltage - Single-sided DS - We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. • 2 DIMMs: S upports two (2) modules inserted into either the blue ...
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A B 2 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-31 Chapter 2 2.3.2 1 CPU installation The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket.
A B 2 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO 2-31 Chapter 2 2.3.2 1 CPU installation The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket.