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...package for the following items. ASUS P8Z68-V motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit User Manual Support DVD User guide • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers... is damaged or missing, contact your package with different models. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ASUS P8Z68-V 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your retailer. • The...
...package for the following items. ASUS P8Z68-V motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit User Manual Support DVD User guide • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers... is damaged or missing, contact your package with different models. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ASUS P8Z68-V 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your retailer. • The...
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... by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity! ASUS P8Z68-V 1-3 Chapter 1 Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for optimized performance in total. The P8Z68-V affords greater convenience to enhance system stability through Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. DIGI+ VRM New...
... by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity! ASUS P8Z68-V 1-3 Chapter 1 Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for optimized performance in total. The P8Z68-V affords greater convenience to enhance system stability through Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. DIGI+ VRM New...
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... "fingers" - Its GPU virtualization dynamically assigns tasks to fully utilize the unique capabilities of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS P8Z68-V 1-5 All of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. With better electric conductivity, it.... This unique module eliminates the trouble of Q-LED, Q-Slot and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in line with diverse needs, LucidLogix® Virtu GPU virtualization provides great flexibility and efficiency. *LucidLogix®...
... "fingers" - Its GPU virtualization dynamically assigns tasks to fully utilize the unique capabilities of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ASUS P8Z68-V 1-5 All of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. With better electric conductivity, it.... This unique module eliminates the trouble of Q-LED, Q-Slot and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in line with diverse needs, LucidLogix® Virtu GPU virtualization provides great flexibility and efficiency. *LucidLogix®...
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... a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P8Z68-V 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges...
... a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P8Z68-V 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges...
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... USB78, USB910, USB1112) 14. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-26 2-28 2-4 2-5 2-16 2-17 2-15 2-23 2-21 2-22 2-20 2-29 2-24 2-14 2-27 2-25 Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V 2-3 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 16. switch 8. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 9. Intel® Z68...
... USB78, USB910, USB1112) 14. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-26 2-28 2-4 2-5 2-16 2-17 2-15 2-23 2-21 2-22 2-20 2-29 2-24 2-14 2-27 2-25 Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V 2-3 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 16. switch 8. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 9. Intel® Z68...
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Recommended memory configurations Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V 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 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.
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...1.65 • • - 9-10-9-28 1.65 • • -- 1.5~1.7 • • N/A - - • • * The above QVL is for the DDR3 2250 MHz memory module. Chapter 2 P8Z68-V Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2200 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • •...MHz frequency. Size SS/ DS KINGSTON KHX2333C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS Chip Brand - Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. ASUS P8Z68-V 2-7 G.SKILL F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4G ( 2x 2G ) DS - -
...1.65 • • - 9-10-9-28 1.65 • • -- 1.5~1.7 • • N/A - - • • * The above QVL is for the DDR3 2250 MHz memory module. Chapter 2 P8Z68-V Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2200 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • •...MHz frequency. Size SS/ DS KINGSTON KHX2333C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS Chip Brand - Size SS/ Chip Chip DS Brand NO. ASUS P8Z68-V 2-7 G.SKILL F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4G ( 2x 2G ) DS - -
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... • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • ASUS P8Z68-V 2-9 T3D1288RT-16 9-9-9-24 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • ...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • • P8Z68-V Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(...
... • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • ASUS P8Z68-V 2-9 T3D1288RT-16 9-9-9-24 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • • • • • • ...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • • P8Z68-V Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(...
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...8226; 4 DIMMs: S upports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. ...ECC) J1108BABG-DJ-E J1108EDSE-DJ-F J5308BASE-AC-E J1108BABG-DJ-E J1108EDSE-DJ-F Timing 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 7 - DS Elixir N2CB1G80CN-BE - DS - - - ASUS P8Z68-V 2-11 Single-sided DS - Chapter 2 P8Z68-V Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
...8226; 4 DIMMs: S upports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. ...ECC) J1108BABG-DJ-E J1108EDSE-DJ-F J5308BASE-AC-E J1108BABG-DJ-E J1108EDSE-DJ-F Timing 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 7 - DS Elixir N2CB1G80CN-BE - DS - - - ASUS P8Z68-V 2-11 Single-sided DS - Chapter 2 P8Z68-V Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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... fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - LAN_1 - - - shared - PCIEx16_3 - PCIEx1_1 - - JMicron ATA Controller - - - ASUS P8Z68-V 2-13 PCIEX1_2 N/A N/A X1 USB3_34 X1 N/A N/A ESATA X1 N/A X1 IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. PCI_2 - - - shared - - - - - PCIEX16_3 PCI Express sharing mode configuration PCIEX16_3 PCIEX1_1 Auto...
... fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx16_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - LAN_1 - - - shared - PCIEx16_3 - PCIEx1_1 - - JMicron ATA Controller - - - ASUS P8Z68-V 2-13 PCIEX1_2 N/A N/A X1 USB3_34 X1 N/A N/A ESATA X1 N/A X1 IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. PCI_2 - - - shared - - - - - PCIEX16_3 PCI Express sharing mode configuration PCIEX16_3 PCIEX1_1 Auto...
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...test the next set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of ... We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. ASUS P8Z68-V 2-15 2. MemOK! switch lights continuously. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the exact location...
...test the next set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of ... We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. ASUS P8Z68-V 2-15 2. MemOK! switch lights continuously. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the exact location...
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... location of the EPU LED. • If you have made. However, the system will use the last setting you change the switch setting to Enable. ASUS P8Z68-V 2-17 Chapter 2 4.
... location of the EPU LED. • If you have made. However, the system will use the last setting you change the switch setting to Enable. ASUS P8Z68-V 2-17 Chapter 2 4.
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TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable. 3. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V 2-19 2. EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable.
TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable. 3. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V 2-19 2. EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable.
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... SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to [RAID Mode]. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. ASUS P8Z68-V 2-21 Refer to [AHCI Mode] by default. Chapter 2 • These connectors are using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to Serial ATA...
... SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to [RAID Mode]. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. ASUS P8Z68-V 2-21 Refer to [AHCI Mode] by default. Chapter 2 • These connectors are using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to Serial ATA...
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USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) These connectors are for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. The USB 3.0 module is available from your system chassis, with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to 480 MBps connection speed. 3. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V 2-23 If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is purchased separately.
USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) These connectors are for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. The USB 3.0 module is available from your system chassis, with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to 480 MBps connection speed. 3. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V 2-23 If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is purchased separately.
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Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V 2-25 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). 5.
Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V 2-25 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). 5.
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... a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V 2-27 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to [HD]. 7. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module...
... a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z68-V 2-27 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to [HD]. 7. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module...
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... the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS P8Z68-V 2-29
... the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS P8Z68-V 2-29
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DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. A B 2 3 ASUS P8Z68-V 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 2-31 Chapter 2 2.3.2 1 CPU installation The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket.
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Chapter 2 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 ASUS P8Z68-V 2-33
Chapter 2 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 ASUS P8Z68-V 2-33