ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE GEN3 User Manual

P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3

Motherboard

E6848

First Edition September 2011

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Contents

Notices .......................................................................................................................vi

Safety information ..................................................................................................... vii

About this guide ....................................................................................................... viii

P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 specications 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 ..................................................... 1-5

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 memory .......................................................................... 2-5

2.2.4 Expansion slots ......................................................................... 2-13

2.2.5 Onboard switches ..................................................................... 2-15

2.2.6 Onboard LEDs .......................................................................... 2-19

2.2.7 Internal connectors....................................................................2-25

2.3 Building your computer system ............................................................. 2-34

2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system ............ 2-34

2.3.2 CPU installation.........................................................................2-35

2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ............................. 2-37

2.3.4 DIMM installation.......................................................................2-39

2.3.5 Motherboard installation ............................................................ 2-40

2.3.6 ATX Power connection .............................................................. 2-42

2.3.7 SATA device connection ............................................................ 2-43

2.3.8 Front I/O Connector .................................................................. 2-44

2.3.9 Expension Card installation.......................................................2-45

2.3.10 Rear panel connection .............................................................. 2-46

2.3.11 Audio I/O connections ............................................................... 2-48

2.4 Starting up for the rst time .................................................................... 2-50

2.5 Turning off the computer ......................................................................... 2-50

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Contents

Chapter 3: BIOS setup

3.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................ 3-1

3.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................................. 3-1

3.2.1 EZ Mode......................................................................................3-2

3.2.2 Advanced Mode .......................................................................... 3-3

3.3 Main menu ..................................................................................................3-5

3.4 Ai Tweaker menu ........................................................................................ 3-7

3.5 Advanced menu .......................................................................................3-14

3.5.1 CPU Conguration .................................................................... 3-15

3.5.2 System Agent Conguration...................................................... 3-17

3.5.3 PCH Conguration .................................................................... 3-17

3.5.4 SATA Conguration ................................................................... 3-18

3.5.5 USB Conguration .................................................................... 3-20

3.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration ................................................ 3-21

3.5.7 APM .......................................................................................... 3-24

3.6 Monitor menu ...........................................................................................3-25

3.7 Boot menu ................................................................................................3-28

3.8 Tools menu ............................................................................................... 3-29

3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ............................................................ 3-29

3.8.2. ASUS O.C. Prole ..................................................................... 3-30

3.9 Exit menu .................................................................................................. 3-31

3.10 Updating BIOS .......................................................................................... 3-32

3.10.1 ASUS Update utility...................................................................3-32

3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ............................................................. 3-35

3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility................................................. 3-36

3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ................................................................. 3-37

Chapter 4: Software support

4.1 Installing an operating system .................................................................4-1

4.2 Support DVD information .......................................................................... 4-1

4.2.1 Running the support DVD ........................................................... 4-1

4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals..................................................4-2

4.3 Software information ................................................................................. 4-3

4.3.1 AI Suite II.....................................................................................4-3

4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM .................................................................................. 4-4

4.3.3 BT GO! ........................................................................................ 4-5

4.3.4 TurboV EVO ................................................................................ 4-6

4.3.5 EPU ........................................................................................... 4-10

Contents

4.3.6 FAN Xpert.................................................................................. 4-11

4.3.7 Probe II......................................................................................4-12

4.3.8 Audio congurations..................................................................4-13

4.4 RAID congurations ................................................................................4-14

4.4.1 RAID denitions ........................................................................ 4-14

4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks ................................................. 4-15

4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS .................................................. 4-15

4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility ................4-15

4.4.5 Marvell RAID utility .................................................................... 4-19

4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk.....................................................................4-25

4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS ................ 4-25

4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® .................................. 4-25

4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation ...... 4-26

4.5.4 Using a USB oppy disk drive ................................................... 4-27

Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support

5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology .................................................................. 5-1

5.1.1 Requirements .............................................................................. 5-1

5.1.2 Before you begin ......................................................................... 5-1

5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards ................................ 5-2

5.1.4 Installing the device drivers ......................................................... 5-3

5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology ...............................5-3

5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology ......................................................................... 5-4

5.2.1 Requirements .............................................................................. 5-4

5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards ...................................... 5-4

5.2.3 Installing the device drivers ......................................................... 5-5

5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology ..................................... 5-5

5.3 LucidLogix® Virtu™ solution ..................................................................... 5-8

5.3.1 Hardware installation...................................................................5-8

5.3.2 Software conguration ................................................................ 5-9

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•

Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required

to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications to this unit not

expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

REACH

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.

Safety information

Electrical safety

• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet

before relocating the system.

• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.

• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service

technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.

• Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet.

• Place the product on a stable surface.

• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service

technician or your retailer.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

• Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.

• Chapter 2: Hardware information

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.

• Chapter 3: BIOS setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

• Chapter 4: Software support

This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software.

• Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support

This chapter describes how to install and congure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and

NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards.

Where to nd more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

1. ASUS websites

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2. Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers,

that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

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Conventions used in this guide

To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to

complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to

complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

Typography

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italic

s Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means

that you must press the enclosed key.that you must press the enclosed key.

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or Return key.Return key.

<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key

names are linked with a plus sign (+).

Example: <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del>

P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 specications summary

CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 /Core™ i5 /

Chipset Intel® Z68 Express Chipset

Memory 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 2200(O.C.)* / 2133(O.C.) /

Expansion slots 2 x PCI Express 3.0 / 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8

Multi-GPU support Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ TechnologyQuad-GPU SLI™ Technology SLI™ Technology

Storage Intel® Z68 Express Chipset

LAN Dual Gigabit LAN controllers—802.3az Energy Efcient Ethernet

Bluetooth Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR

Core™ i3 / Pentium / Celeron Processors

Supports 32nm / 22nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the

CPU types.

** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list

1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP)

* Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory

module will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as

default.

** Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of

individual CPUs. Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. Please refer to Memory QVL for details.

*** Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory

QVL (Qualied Vendors Lists)

mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot [black] (at x4 mode, compatible with

PCIe x1 and x4 devices)

2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots 2 x PCI slots * Actual PCIe speed depends on installed CPU type.

Supports ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Supports Lucidlogix® Virtu™ Technology* *LucidLogix® Virtu™ supports Windows® 7 operating systems.

- 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray)

- 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (blue)

- Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10

- Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology on 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family* *Intel® Smart Response Technology supports Windows® 7/ Vista operating systems.

Marvell® PCIe 9128 SATA 6.0 Gb/s controller with HyperDuo function

- 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (navy blue) JMicron® JMB362 SATA controller*

- 2 x eSATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (1 x Power eSATA) * These SATA ports are for data hard drives only. ATAPI devices

are not supported.

(EEE) appliance Intel® 82579 Gigabit LAN controller—Dual interconnect between the Integrated LAN controller and Physical Layer (PHY) Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller

ASUS BT GO! Utility

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P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 specications summary

Audio Realtek® ALC889 8-channel High Denition Audio CODEC

IEEE 1394 VIA® 6315N controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports

USB 2 x NECNEC® USB 3.0 controllers

ASUS unique features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM:

ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Code

- Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless Sound

- BD Audio Layer Content Protection

- DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC

- Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking

- Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF Out ports at back I/O

(one at midboard, one at back panel)

- 2 x USB 3.0 ports at midboard for front panel support

- 2 x USB 3.0 ports at back panel (blue)

Intel® Z68 Express Chipset

- 12 x USB 2.0 ports

(4 ports at midboard; 8 ports at back panel)

ASUS DIGI+ VRM

- Industry leading Digital 16 Phase* Power Design

- ASUS DIGI+ VRM Utility * 12-phase for CPU, 4-phase for iGPU

ASUS EPU

- EPU, EPU switch

ASUS TPU

- Auto Tuning, TurboV, TPU switch

ASUS BT GO! (Bluetooth):

- Folder Sync, BT Transfer, Shot & Send, BT to Net, Music Player, Personal Manager

ASUS BT Turbo Remote:

- Exclusive Smartphone Interface supporting iPhone, Android, Windows Mobile, and Symbian systems

ASUS Exclusive Features:

- MemOK!

- AI Suite II

- AI Charger

- Anti Surge

- Disk Unlocker

- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:

- ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution

- ASUS Fan Xpert

ASUS EZ DIY:

- ASUS Q-Shield

- ASUS Q-Connector

- ASUS O.C. Tuner

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

- ASUS EZ Flash 2

ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM

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P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 specications summary

ASUS exclusive overclocking features

Back panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port

Internal I/O connectors 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin)

BIOS features 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0,

Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE

Support DVD contents Drivers

Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)

*Specications are subject to change without notice.

Precision Tweaker 2:

- vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.005V increment

- vCCIO: Adjustable I/O voltage at 0.00625V increment

- vCCSA: 144-step system agent voltage control

- vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control

- vPCH: 90-step Chipset voltage control

- vCPU PLL: 160-step CPU & PCH PLL voltage control

SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection):

- BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at

0.1MHz increment

Overclocking Protection:

- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)

1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x Bluetooth module 2 x eSATA ports (1 x Power eSATA) 1 x IEEE 1394a port 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports (1 x Intel® LAN) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x Clear CMOS switch 8-channel Audio I/O ports

2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (2 x gray; 2 x navy blue) 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue) 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) 2 x Power Fan connectors (2 x 3-pin) 1 x IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 24-pin EATX Power connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! button 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch 1 x Power-on switch 1 x Reset switch

SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen Function

ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version)

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Chapter 1

User Manual

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS® P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 motherboard!

The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!

Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

1.2 Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Chapter 1

ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3

motherboard

4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables

1 x ASUS Q-Shield

• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

• The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specications may

vary with different models.

User guide Support DVD

1 x ASUS front panel

USB 3.0 box

1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge

connector

1 x 2-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector kit

ASUS P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 1-1

1.3 Special features

1.3.1 Product highlights

Chapter 1

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 LGA1155 package with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance. Intel® second generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3second generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3

processors are among the most powerful and energy efcient CPUs in the world.

Intel® Z68 Express Chipset

The Intel® Z68 Express Chipset is the latest single-chipset design to support the new 1155 socket Intel® Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 second generation processors. It uses serial point-to-point links, which allows increased bandwidth and stability, and provides an improved performance. It also provides two SATA 6.0 Gb/s and four SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports for faster data retrieval at double the bandwidth of current bus systems. Moreover, Intel® Z68 Express Chipset also supports iGPU function, letting users enjoy the latest Intel integrated graphic performance.

PCI Express® 3.0

The latest PCI Express bus standard delivers improved encoding for twice the performance of current PCIe 2.0. Total bandwidth for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32GB/s, double the 16GB/s of PCIe 2.0 (in x16 mode). PCIe 3.0 provides users unprecedented data speeds, combined with the convenience and seamless transition offered by complete backward compatibility with PCIe 1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. It’s a must-have feature for PC users

aiming to improve and optimize graphics performance, as well as have the latest, most

future-proof technology.

* Actual PCIe Speed depends on installed CPU type.

Intel® Smart Response Technology

Intel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance. It uses an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available capacity required) as a cache for frequently accessed data.

Key benets include reduced load and wait times, and lower power consumption through the

elimination of unnecessary hard drive spin. This technology combines SSD performance with hard drive capacity, operating up to 4X faster than a hard drive-only system, and an important part of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing.

* Intel® Smart Response Technology supports Windows ® 7/ Vista operating systems.

** Intel® Smart Response Technology is supported by 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family.

*** Operating systems must be installed on the HDD to launch Intel® Smart Response Technology. The capacity of the SSD is reserved for caching function.

Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support

The motherboard’s powerful Intel® Z68 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in multiple-GPU

congurations of either SLI™ or CrossFireX™. This allows you to enjoy a never before-

experienced brand new gaming style.

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Support

The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2200(O.

C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth

requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dualchannel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance.

* Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600

MHz frequency as default.

Complete USB 3.0 Integration

ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel – 4 USB

3.0 ports in total. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. The P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 affords greater convenience to high speed connectivity.

Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support

The Intel® Z68 Express Chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems.

ASUS Front Panel USB 3.0 Box

ASUS feature-proofs your PC with full USB 3.0 implementation for better computing through

super-fast data transfers. The provided standard-sized USB 3.0 front panel box is compatible

with most PC cases, letting you enjoy the faster throughput of USB 3.0 without relegating cables and devices to the hard-to-reach rear I/O or having to purchase a new case.

1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM

The world’s rst Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use of two onboard

chips—EPU (Energy Processing Unit) and TPU (TurboV Processing Unit). New generation Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM digital power design launch control into a new

era, empowering users with superior exibility and perfect precision to ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability and greater power efciency.

Chapter 1

DIGI+ VRM

New ASUS DIGI+ VRM upgrades motherboard power delivery to a digital standard. The 16 digital architecture delivers twice the precision power. With iGPU on P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 motherboards, DIGI+ VRM intelligently adjust Vcore PWM, integrated graphics voltages

and frequency modulation to minimize power loss through BIOS tuning and the exclusive

user interface. It increases overclocking range while performance reaches its full potential, adjusting frequencies dynamically and cutting EM interference by half to enhance system stability through enabled spread spectrum. The DIGI+ VRM digital power design empowers

users with superior exibility and perfect precision to ensure optimized performance. extreme system stability, and greater power efciency.

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2X Precise Power Control

ASUS DIGI+ VRM delivers twice the precision power, intelligently adjusting PWM voltage and

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frequency modulation to minimize power loss while performance reaches its full potential.

2X Less Radiation

ASUS DIGI+ VRM adjusts frequencies dynamically, cutting radiation by half to enhance system stability through enabling spread spectrum.

TPU

Unleash your performance with ASUS’ simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through Auto Tuning and TurboV

functions. Auto tuning offers a user friendly way to automatically optimize the system for fast,

yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to adjust CPU frequencies

and ratios for optimized performance in diverse situations.

EPU

Tap into the world’s rst real-time PC power saving chip through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current

PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity.

1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features

BT GO! (Bluetooth)

Onboard Bluetooth wireless design enables smart connectivity to Bluetooth devices with

no additional adapter. ASUS BT GO! comes with 7 special functions that offer signicant

breakthrough in Bluetooth evolution, including Folder Sync, BT Transfer, BT Turbo Remote, BT-to-Net, Music Player, Shot and Send, and Personal Manager. All are accessible through the exclusive, user-friendly ASUS interface.

MemOK!

MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of a button to patch memory issues. MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system boot success.

AI Suite II

With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple to use software package. It allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, and even interact with mobile devices via Bluetooth. This all-in-one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities.

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1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution

ASUS Fanless Design—Heat-pipe solution

The ASUS heat-pipe features 0-dB thermal solution that offers you a noiseless PC environment. Its beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment and the heat-pipe design

lowers the temperature of the chipset and power phase area through high efcient heat-

exchange. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS heat-pipe gives you an extremely silent and cooling experience with its elegant appearance.

DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by yourself. Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance.

ASUS Fan Xpert

ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different

geographic regions and your PC’s loading. The built-in variety of useful proles offer exible

controls 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 goes beyond traditional keyboard-only

BIOS controls to enable more exible and convenient mouse input. Users can easily navigate

the UEFI BIOS with the smoothness of their operating system. Quick and simple overclocking and setup sharing is facilitated by the F12 hotkey BIOS snapshot feature. The exclusive EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed setup info, while the Advanced Mode is for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand far more intricate system control, including detailed DRAM information.

Supports hard drives over 2.2TB

ASUS UEFI BIOS natively supports hard drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit, with full storage

space utilization helping deliver far more exciting computing than traditional BIOS versions.

ASUS Q-Design

ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. All of Q-LED, Q-Slot, Q-Code and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process!

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ASUS Q-Shield

The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual "ngers" - making it

convenient and easy to install. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI).

ASUS Q-Connector

ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections.

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ASUS EZ-Flash 2

ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a

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bootable oppy disk or an OS-based utility.

1.3.6 Other special features

LucidLogix® Virtu

LucidLogix® Virtu is designed for the Intel® Sandy Bridge platform's powerful integrated

graphics. Its GPU virtualization dynamically assigns tasks to the best available graphics

resources based on power, performance and system load on Windows® 7 based PCs. It

allows users to fully utilize the unique capabilities of advanced Sandy Bridge multimedia

features alongside the high end 3D rendering performance provided by installed graphics cards. When no discrete graphics are needed, the graphics card is put in idle mode to lower

utilization, heat, fan speed and power draw down to near zero, making the system more

environmentally-friendly. For users with diverse needs, LucidLogix® Virtu GPU virtualization

provides great exibility and efciency.

*LucidLogix® Virtu TM supports Windows® 7 operating system.

**Intel® Quick Sync Video feature is supported by 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family.

Power eSATA on the Go

The Power eSATA solution combines the eSATA connector and power source together, allowing you to use external SATA devices without the need of additional power source*. Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents on external devices.

* Power eSATA requires a specially designed signal cable to provide 5V power for the external

SATA device. The cable is purchased separately.

DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC

DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional 5.1 surround experience through the most common PC audio setups—your existing stereo speakers or headphones. In addition to virtual surround, “Bass enhancement” provides stronger low frequency bass sound, and

“Voice clarication” provides clear human dialogue even with loud background sound. With

these technologies, you may experience a better home-theater audio with ease.

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Chapter 2: Hardware information

2.1 Before you 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 case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

• Hold components by the edges 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 or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.

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2.2 Motherboard overview

2.2.1 Motherboard layout

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Refer to

2.2.7 Internal connectors

information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.

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and

2.3.10 Rear panel connection

for more

Layout contents

Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page

1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2-31

2. LGA1155 CPU socket 2-4

3. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin PWR_FAN1–2)

4. DDR3 DIMM slots 2-5

5. TPU switch 2-17

6. MemOK! switch 2-16

7. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 2-28

8. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [navy blue])

9. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray])

10. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3–6 [blue])

11. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 2-33

12. Q-Code LED (LED1, LED2) 2-21

13. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314) 2-28

14. Reset switch 2-15

15. Power-on switch 2-15

16. EPU switch 2-18

17. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 2-29

18. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 2-31

19. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 2-29

2-30

2-27

2-25

2-26

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2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3

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/ Pentium / Celeron Processors

Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.

• The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket.

• Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage 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 the cap on the

LGA1155 socket.

• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

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2.2.3 System memory

The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.

A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.

Recommended memory congurations

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Memory congurations

You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.

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• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel conguration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.

• Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default.

• According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU.

• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.

• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following:

- Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS.

- Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the

motherboard. For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site 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 Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB).

• The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section

3.4 Ai Tweaker menu

for manual memory

frequency adjustment.

• For system stability, use a more efcient memory cooling system to support a full

memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.

P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200(O.C.) MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size

G.SKILL F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-10-10-28 1.65 • • •

G.SKILL F3-17600CL8D-4GBPS(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65 • •

G.SKILL F3-17600CL9D-4GBTDS(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • •

KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KHA(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.5~1.7 • •

KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) 4GB (2 x 2GB) DS Kingmax N/A - - • •

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip

Timing Voltage

NO.

* The memory modules in 2200MHz and above are supported by this motherboard; however, the

actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. margin of the installed CPU.

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DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM

P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2133(O.C.) MHz capability

Vendor Part No. Size

G.SKILL F3-17600CL9D-4GBTDS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • •

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip NO.

Timing Voltage

* The above QVL is for the DDR3 2200 MHz memory module. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200 MHz

memory module will run at DDR3 2133 MHz frequency.

SS/DSChip

Vendor Part No. Size

G.SKILL F3-17066CL9D-4GBTDS(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - - 1.65 • • •

G.SKILL F3-17066CL8D-4GBPS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65 • •

G.SKILL F3-17066CL9D-4GBTD(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • •

G.SKILL F3-17066CL9T-6GB-T 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • •

GEIL GE34GB2133C9DC(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.65 • •

GEIL GU34GB2133C9DC(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.65 • •

KINGSTON KHX2133C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9 1.65 • • •

Patriot PVV34G2133C9K(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.66 • • •

Brand

Chip

Timing Voltage

NO.

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM

P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866(O.C.) MHz capability

Vendor Part No. Size

Apacer 78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 - • • •

CORSAIR CMT6GX3M3A2000C8(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS - - 8-9-8-24 1.65 • • •

Crucial BL12864BE2009.8SFB3(EPP) 1GB SS - - 9-9-9-28 2 • •

G.SKILL F3-16000CL6Q-8GBPIS(XMP) 8GB ( 4x 2GB ) SS - - 6-9-6-24 1.65 • •

G.SKILL F3-16000CL9D-4GBRH(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • •

G.SKILL F3-16000CL9D-4GBTD(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • •

G.SKILL F3-16000CL7T-6GBPS(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 7-8-7-20 1.65 • •

G.SKILL F3-16000CL9T-6GBPS(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • •

G.SKILL F3-16000CL9T-6GBTD(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • •

G.SKILL F3-16000CL7Q-8GBFLS(XMP) 8GB(4 x 2GB) DS - - 7-9-7-24 1.65 • •

GEIL GU34GB2000C9DC(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-28 2 • •

GEIL GE38GB2000C9QC(XMP) 8GB(4 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.65 • •

KINGSTON KHX2000C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - - 1.65 • • •

Transcend N/A(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS - - - - • •

Gingle 9CAASS37AZZ01D1 2GB DS - - 9-9-9-24 - • • •

Patriot PVT36G2000LLK(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65 • •

Slicon Power SP002GBLYU200S02(XMP) 2GB DS - - - - • •

Team TXD32048M2000C9(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

Team TXD32048M2000C9-L(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288LT-20 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

Team TXD32048M2000C9-L(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-20 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • •

SS/DSChip

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

Brand

* The above QVL is for the DDR3 2000 MHz memory module. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2000 MHz

memory module will run at DDR3 1866 MHz frequency.

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM

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Vendor Part No. Size

CORSAIR CMT6GX3M3A1866C9(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • •

CORSAIR TR3X6G1866C9DVer4.1(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • •

G.SKILL F3-15000CL9D-4GBRH (XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • •

G.SKILL F3-15000CL9D-4GBTD(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • •

OCZ OCZ3P1866LV4GK 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9 1.65 • •

OCZ OCZ3P1866C9LV6GK 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9 1.65 • • •

OCZ OCZ3RPR1866C9LV6GK 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9 1.65 • •

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip NO.

Timing Voltage

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM

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P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability

Vendor Part No. Size

G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 6-8-6-24 1.65 • •

F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB)

G.SKILL

KINGSTON KHX1800C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65 • •

SS/DSChip

DS -

Brand

Chip NO.

Timing Voltage

9-9-9-24 1.6

* The above QVL is for the DDR3 1800 MHz memory module. Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 1800 MHz

memory module will run at DDR3 1600 MHz frequency.

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM

• •

•

Vendor Part No. Size

A-DATA AX3U1600GC4G9-2G 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.55~1.75 • • •

CORSAIR TR3X3G1600C8DVer2.1(XMP) 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65 • • •

CORSAIR CMG4GX3M2A1600C6 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 6-6-6-18 1.65 • • •

CORSAIR CMD4GX3M2B1600C8 4GB( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65 • • •

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CORSAIR CMG4GX3M2A1600C6 4GB( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 6-6-6-18 1.65 • •

CORSAIR CMX4GX3M2A1600C8(XMP) 4GB( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65 • • •

CORSAIR CMD4GX3M2A1600C8(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65 • • •

CORSAIR CMG4GX3M2A1600C7(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.65 • •

CORSAIR CMX4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • •

CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C8D 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65 • •

CORSAIR CMX8GX3M4A1600C9(XMP) 8GB(4 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • •

Crucial BL12864BN1608.8FF(XMP) 2GB( 2x 1GB ) SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65 • • •

Crucial BL25664BN1608.16FF(XMP) 2GB DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65 • • •

G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBNG 4GB( 2x 2GB ) SS - - - 1.6 • • •

G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL 4GB(2 x 2GB) SS - - - 1.6 • • •

G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.65 • • •

G.SKILL F3-12800CL8D-4GBRM(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.6 • • •

G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBECO(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.35 • • •

G.SKILL F3-12800CL8T-6GBPI(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-21 1.6~1.65 • •

G.SKILL F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5-1.6 • • •

GEIL GV34GB1600C8DC(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-28 1.6 • •

KINGMAX FLGD45F-B8MF7(XMP) 1GB SS - - - • • •

KINGSTON KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 8 1.65 • • •

OCZ OCZ3P1600EB1G 1GB SS - - 7-6-6-24 - • •

OCZ OCZ3G1600LV3GK 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 8-8-8 1.65 • • •

OCZ OCZ3P1600LV3GK 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 7-7-7 1.65 • • •

OCZ OCZ3BE1600C8LV4GK 4GB( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 8-8-8 1.65 • •

OCZ OCZ3BE1600C8LV4GK 4GB( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 8-8-8 1.65 • • •

OCZ OCZ3P1600LV4GK 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7 1.65 • •

OCZ OCZ3X1600LV4GK(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8 1.65 • • •

OCZ OCZ3FXE1600C7LV6GK 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS - - 7-7-7 1.65 • •

OCZ OCZ3FXE1600C7LV6GK 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7 1.65 • •

OCZ OCZ3G1600LV6GK 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8 1.65 • •

OCZ OCZ3X1600LV6GK(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8 1.65 • • •

Super Talent WP160UX4G9(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9 - • • •

Super Talent WB160UX6G8(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - - - • • •

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM

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P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability (continued)

Vendor Part No. Size

Super Talent WB160UX6G8(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 8 - • • •

EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I16(XMP)

EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I16(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9 - • • •

GoodRam GR1600D364L9/2G 2GB DS GoodRam GF1008KC-JN - - • • •

KINGTIGER KTG2G1600PG3(XMP) 2GB DS - - - - • • •

Mushkin 996805(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 6-8-6-24 1.65 • •

Mushkin 996657 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-20 - • • •

Mushkin 998805(XMP)

Patriot PVT33G1600ELK 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • •

Patriot PGS34G1600LLKA2 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.7 • • •

Patriot PGS34G1600LLKA 4GB( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.7 • • •

PATRIOT PGS34G1600LLKA 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.7 • • •

Patriot PVS34G1600ELK 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.8 • •

PVS34G1600LLK(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB)

Patriot

PVS34G1600LLKN 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-20 2.0 • •

Patriot

Patriot PVT36G1600ELK 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • •

Patriot PVT36G1600LLK(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65 • •

4GB( 2x 2GB ) DS

6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS

SS/DSChip

Brand

- -

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

- 9

- 6-8-6-24

7-7-7-20 1.9

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM

- •

1.65 •

•

P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333 MHz capability

Vendor Part No. Size

A-DATA SU3U1333W8G9-B 8GB DS Elpida J4208BASE-DJ-F 9 - • • •

A-DATA SU3U1333B1G9-B 1GB SS Hynix H5TQ1G83TFR - - • • •

A-DATA SU3U1333B2G9-B 2GB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83TFR - - • • •

A-DATA SU3U1333C4G9-B 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR - - • • •

Apacer 78.01GC6.9L0 1GB SS Apacer AM5D5808DEJSBG 9 - • • •

CORSAIR TR3X3G1333C9 (Ver2.1) 3GB(3 x

CORSAIR CM3X1024-1333C9DHX 1GB DS - - - 1.1 • •

CORSAIR CMX8GX3M4A1333C9 8GB(4 x

Crucial CT12864BA1339.8FF 1GB SS MICRON D9KPT 9 - • • •

Crucial CT12864BA1339.8SFD 1GB SS MICRON MT8JF12864AY-1G4D1 - - • • •

Crucial CT12872BA1339.9FF 1GB SS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) 9 - • • •

Crucial BL25664BN1337.16FF(XMP) 2GB DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.65 • • •

Crucial CT25664BA1339.16FF 2GB DS MICRON D9KPT 9 - • • •

Crucial CT25664BA1339.16SFD 2GB DS MICRON D9JNM - - • • •

Crucial CT25672BA1339.18FF 2GB DS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) 9 - • • •

ELPIDA EBJ10UE8BDF0-DJ-F 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108BDSE-DJ-F - - • • •

ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0-DJ-F 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F - - • • •

ELPIDA EBJ21UE8BAW0-DJ-E 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BABG-DJ-E 9 - • • •

ELPIDA EBJ21UE8BDF0-DJ-F 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BDSE-DJ-F - - • • •

G.SKILL F3-10600CL8D-2GBHK 2GB(2 x

G.SKILL F3-10666CL7D-4GBPI(XMP) 4GB(2 x

G.SKILL F3-10666CL7D-4GBRH(XMP) 4GB(2 x

G.SKILL F3-10666CL8D-4GBECO(XMP) 4GB(2 x

G.SKILL F3-10666CL8D-4GBHK(XMP) 4GB(2 x

G.SKILL F3-10666CL8D-4GBRM(XMP) 4GB(2 x

SS/

Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage

SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •

1GB)

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •

2GB)

SS - - - 1.65 • • •

1GB)

DS - - 7-7-7-21 1.5 • • •

2GB)

DS - - 7-7-7-21 1.5 • • •

2GB)

DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.35 • • •

2GB)

DS - - 8-8-8-21 1.5-1.6 • • •

2GB)

DS - - 8-8-8-21 1.5-1.6 • • •

2GB)

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM

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Vendor Part No. Size

G.SKILL F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL 8GB ( 2x

GEIL GG34GB1333C9DC 4GB ( 2x

GEIL GB34GB1333C7DC 4GB(2 x

GEIL GG34GB1333C9DC 4GB(2 x

GEIL GV34GB1333C7DC 4GB(2 x

Hynix HMT112U6BFR8C-H9 1GB SS Hynix H5TQ1G83BFR 9 - • • •

Hynix HMT112U6TFR8A-H9 1GB SS Hynix H5TC1G83TFR - - • • •

Hynix HMT125U6BFR8C-H9 2GB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83BFRH9C 9 - • • •

Hynix HMT125U6TFR8A-H9 2GB DS Hynix H5TC1G83TFR - - • • •

KINGMAX FLFE85F-B8KL9 2GB DS KINGMAX KFB8FNLXL-BNF-15A - - • • •

Kingston KVR1333D3N9/1G 1GB SS Elpida J1108BDSE-DJ-F 9 1.5 • • •

Kingston KVR1333D3N9/2G 2GB DS Kingston D1288JPNDPLD9U 9 1.5 • • •

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Kingston KHX1333C9D3UK2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x

MICRON MT8JTF12864AZ-1G4F1 1GB SS MICRON 9FF22 D9KPT 9 - • • •

MICRON MT8JTF12864AZ-1G4F1 1GB SS MICRON D9KPT 9 - • • •

MICRON MT9JSF12872AZ-1G4F1 1GB SS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) 9 - • • •

MICRON MT16JF25664AZ-1G4F1 2GB DS MICRON D9KPT 9 - • • •

MICRON MT16JTF25664AZ-1G4F1 2GB DS MICRON 9FF22 D9KPT 9 - • • •

MICRON MT18JSF25672AZ-1G4F1 2GB DS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) 9 - • • •

OCZ OCZ3RPX1333EB2GK 1GB SS - - - - • •

OCZ OCZ3G1333LV3GK 3GB(3 x

OCZ OCZ3P1333LV3GK 3GB(3 x

OCZ OCZ3P13332GK 1GB DS - - 7-7-7-20 - • •

OCZ OCZ3G1333ULV4GK 4GB ( 2x

OCZ OCZ3P1333LV4GK 4GB ( 2x

OCZ OCZ3G1333ULV4GK 4GB(2 x

OCZ OCZ3P13334GK 4GB(2 x

OCZ OCZ3P1333LV4GK 4GB(2 x

OCZ OCZ3RPX1333EB4GK 4GB(2 x

OCZ OCZ3G1333LV6GK 6GB(3 x

OCZ OCZ3P1333LV6GK 6GB(3 x

OCZ OCZX1333LV6GK(XMP) 6GB(3 x

PSC AL8F8G73D-DG1 2GB DS PSC A3P1GF3DGF - - • • •

SAMSUNG M378B1G73AH0-CH9 8GB DS SAMSUNG K4B4G0846A-HCH9 - - • • •

SAMSUNG M378B2873DZ1-CH9 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D 9 - • • •

SAMSUNG M378B2873EH1-CH9 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846E - - • • •

SAMSUNG M378B2873FHS-CH9 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F - - • • •

SAMSUNG M391B2873DZ1-CH9 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D(ECC) 9 - • • •

SAMSUNG M378B5673DZ1-CH9 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D 9 - • • •

SAMSUNG M378B5673FH0-CH9 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F - - • • •

SAMSUNG M391B5673DZ1-CH9 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D(ECC) 9 - • • •

SAMSUNG M378B5273BH1-CH9 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B-HCH9 9 - • • •

SAMSUNG M378B5273CH0-CH9 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C K4B2G0846C - • • •

Transcend N/A 2GB DS Elpida J1108BDBG-DJ-F - - • • •

ASUS N/A 1GB DS - - - - • •

ATP AQ28M64A8BJH9S 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846E - - • • •

ATP AQ28M72D8BJH9S 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D(ECC) - - • • •

ATP AQ56M64B8BJH9S 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D - - • • •

SS/

Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • •

4GB )

DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA115FW 9-9-9-24 1.3 • • •

2GB )

DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA15FW 7-7-7-24 1.5 • • •

2GB)

DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA12N 9-9-9-24 1.3 • • •

2GB)

DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.5 • •

2GB)

DS - - 9 1.25 • • •

2GB )

SS - - 9-9-9 1.65 • •

1GB)

SS - - 7-7-7 1.65 • • •

1GB)

DS - - 8-8-8 1.35 • •

2GB )

DS - - - 1.65 • • •

2GB )

DS - - 8-8-8 1.65 • •

2GB)

DS - - 7 1.8 • •

2GB)

DS - - 7-7-7 1.65 • • •

2GB)

DS - - - 1.85 • •

2GB)

DS - - 9-9-9 1.65 • • •

2GB)

DS - - 7-7-7 1.65 • • •

2GB)

DS NA - 8-8-8 1.6 • • •

2GB)

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM

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Vendor Part No. Size

ATP AQ12M72E8BKH9S 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B-HCH9 (ECC) - - • • •

BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-1G 1GB SS - - - - • •

BUFFALO FSH1333D3G-T3G(XMP) 3GB(3 x

BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-2G 2GB DS - - - - • • •

EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I13 4GB(2 x

Elixir M2F2G64CB88B7N-CG 2GB SS Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG - - • • •

Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-CG 2GB DS - - - - • • •

Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HC9N-CG 2GB DS - - - - • • •

Elixir M2F4G64CB8HB5N-CG 4GB DS Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG - - • • •

GoodRam GR1333D364L9/2G 2GB DS Qimonda IDSH1G-03A1F1C-13H - - • • •

KINGTIGER F10DA2T1680 2GB DS KINGTIGER KTG1333PS1208NST-C9 - - • • •

KINGTIGER KTG2G1333PG3 2GB DS - - - - • • •

Patriot PDC32G1333LLK 1GB SS PATRIOT - 7 1.7 • •

Patriot PVT33G1333ELK 3GB(3 x

Patriot PGS34G1333LLKA 4GB(2 x

Patriot PVS34G1333ELK 4GB(2 x

Patriot PVS34G1333LLK 4GB(2 x

Patriot PVT36G1333ELK 6GB(3 x

Silicon Power SP001GBLTU1333S01 1GB SS NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG - - • • •

Silicon Power SP001GBLTU133S02 1GB SS S-POWER I0YT3E0 9 - • •

Silicon Power SP002GBLTU133S02 2GB DS S-POWER I0YT3E0 9 - • •

Slicon Power SP001GBLTE133S01 1GB SS NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG - - • • •

Slicon Power SP002GBLTE133S01 2GB DS NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG - - • • •

SS/

Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage

SS - - 7-7-7-20 - • • •

1GB)

DS - - 9 - • • •

2GB)

SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • •

1GB)

DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.7 • • •

2GB)

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

2GB)

DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.7 • •

2GB)

DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • •

2GB)

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM

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P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066 MHz capability

Vendor Part No. Size

Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB SS MICRON D9KPT 7 - • • •

Crucial CT12864BA1067.8SFD

Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1GB SS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) 7 - • • •

Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB DS MICRON D9KPT 7 - • • •

Crucial CT25664BA1067.16SFD 2GB DS MICRON D9JNL 7 - • • •

Crucial CT25672BA1067.18FF 2GB DS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) 7 - • • •

ELPIDA EBJ10UE8BAW0-AE-E 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108BABG-DJ-E 7 - • • •

ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0-AE-F

ELPIDA EBJ11UD8BAFA-AG-E 1GB DS ELPIDA J5308BASE-AC-E 8 - • •

ELPIDA EBJ21UE8BAW0-AE-E 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BABG-DJ-E 7 - • • •

ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F - - • • •

GEIL GG34GB1066C8DC 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA115FW 8-8-8-20 1.3 • • •

Hynix HMT112U6AFP8C-G7N0 1GB SS HYNIX H5TQ1G83AFPG7C 7 - • • •

Hynix

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Hynix HMT125U6AFP8C-G7N0 2GB DS HYNIX H5TQ1G83AFPG7C 7 - • • •

Hynix HYMT125U64ZNF8-G7 2GB DS HYNIX HY5TQ1G831ZNFP-G7 7 - • • •

Kingston KVR1066D3N7/1G 1GB SS Kingston D1288JPNDPLD9U 7 1.5 • • •

Kingston KVR1066D3N7/2G 2GB DS Elpida J1108BDSE-DJ-F 7 1.5 • • •

MICRON MT8JTF12864AZ-1G1F1 1GB SS MICRON 8ZF22 D9KPV 7 - • • •

MICRON MT8JTF12864AZ-1G1F1 1GB SS MICRON D9KPT 7 - • • •

MICRON MT9JSF12872AZ-1G1F1 1GB SS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) 7 - • • •

MICRON MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2GB DS MICRON 8ZF22 D9KPV 7 - • • •

MICRON MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2GB DS MICRON D9KPT 7 - • • •

MICRON MT18JSF25672AZ-1G1F1 2GB DS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) 7 - • • •

SAMSUNG M378B5273BH1-CF8 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B-HCF8 8 1.5 • • •

Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-BE 2GB DS - - - - • • •

Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HC5N-BE 2GB DS Elixir N2CB1G80CN-BE - - • • •

Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HC9N-BE 2GB DS - - - - • • •

WINTEC 3DU3191A-10 1GB DS Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 - • •

HYMT112U64ZNF8-G7

1GB SS

SS/DSChip

Brand

MICRON

ELPIDA

HYNIX

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

D9JNL 7

J1108EDSE-DJ-F -

HY5TQ1G831ZNFP-G7 7

- •

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM

•

Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support:

• 1 DIMM:

•

Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory

conguration.

Supports two (2) modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black

2 DIMMs:

slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory conguration.

We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot.

We suggest that

you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for better compatibility.

• 4 DIMMs:

Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as

two pairs of Dual-channel memory conguration.

• ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function.

• Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Load the X.M.P. or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support.

• Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL.

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