Asus P8Z68-V LX User Manual

MotherboardP8Z68-V LX

xP8Z68-V LX specications summaryAudio Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Denition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and Front P

xiRear panel ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x RGB port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x

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ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-1Chapter 1Product introduction Motherboard ASUS P8Z68-V LX motherboardCables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cablesAccessories 1 x I/O s

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introductionIntel® Z68 Express ChipsetThe Intel® Z68 Express Chipset is the latest single-chipset design to support the new 115

ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-3Complete USB 3.0 IntegrationASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for 2 USB 3.0 ports at the rear panel. Experience the

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3.2 Innovative ASUS featuresASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode)ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes be

ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-5Fan XpertASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatur

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introductionC.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the syst

ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-71. Click Accelerate to launch Smart Response Technology settings.2. a. Select the SSD you want to use to accelerate your storage

iiE6771First Edition (V1) July 2011Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softw

1-8 Chapter 1: Product introductionLucidLogix® Virtu™ solutionLucidLogix® Virtu™ is a new generation GPU virtualization software that blurs the line b

ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-91.4 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard s

1-10 Chapter 1: Product introductionP8Z68-V LX1.5 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to e

ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-111.5.3 Motherboard layout1.5.4 Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page1.ATX power conn

1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel

ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-133. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted.Load plate4. Remove the PnP cap f

1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction7. Close the load plate (A), and then push down the load lever (B), ensuring that the front edge of the load plat

ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-151.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to

1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.Do not forget to connect the CPU

ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-171.7 System memory1.7.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) socke

iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

1-18 Chapter 1: Product introductionRecommended memory congurationsOne DIMM:We recommend you install one memory module in the blue slots (DIMM_A2 or

ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-191.7.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.• The defaul

1-20 Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR3-2133MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO.Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1 D

ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-21Vendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMMA-Data AD31600E001GM(

1-22 Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR3-1333MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (Optional)1

ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-23DDR3-1066MHz capabilityVisit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL.DDR3-1333MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DS

1-24 Chapter 1: Product introductionDIMM notch1121.7.4 Removing a DIMMFollow these steps to remove a DIMM.2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.1.7.3

ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-251.8 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the

1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.9 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS.

ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-271.10 Connectors1.10.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard/mouse.2. Optica

ivContents1.10 Connectors ... 1-271.10.1 Rear panel connectors ...

1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction11. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0/1.1 devices.12. U

ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-291.10.2 Internal connectors1. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audi

1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction4. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1–4 [blue])These connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0

ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-315. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray])These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard d

1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction7. CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 4-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin PWR_FAN)Connect the fan c

ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-338. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V)These connectors are for an ATX power supply. The plugs from the power supp

1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction9. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System pow

ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-351.11 Onboard switchesOnboard switches allow you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open-casesystem. This is ideal

1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.12 Onboard LEDs1. Standby Power LEDThe motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate t

ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-372. DRAM LEDDRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is found , the LED next to the er

vContents2.4.14 Load-Line Calibration [Auto] ... 2-172.4.15 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] ...

1-38 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.13 Software support1.13.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Oper

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1Chapter 2BIOS informationSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restor

2-2 ASUS P8Z68-V LXThe ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features.Upd

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure!2.1.3 ASUS CrashF

2-4 ASUS P8Z68-V LXWelcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)!C:\>d:D:\>3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-52. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When BIOS backup is done, press any key

2-6 ASUS P8Z68-V LXUpdating the BIOS leTo update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter&g

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from a running op

2-8 ASUS P8Z68-V LXBIOS menu screenThe BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can change modes from the Exit m

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9Advanced ModeThe Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The 

viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two cond

2-10 ASUS P8Z68-V LXMenu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Mai

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-112.3 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu p

2-12 ASUS P8Z68-V LXAdministrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for access

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-132.4 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when changi

2-14 ASUS P8Z68-V LX2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. S

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-152.4.6 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Conguration opt

2-16 ASUS P8Z68-V LXLong duration maintained [Auto]Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.Short duration power limit [Auto]Use the &

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-17Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfu

2-18 ASUS P8Z68-V LXCPU Ratio [Auto]Allows you to adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Use <+> and <-> keys or the numeric keypad to ad

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19CPU C3 Report [Enabled]Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enab

viiDO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the c

2-20 ASUS P8Z68-V LXSerial-ATA Controller 0 [Enhanced]This item appears only when you set the SATA Mode item to [IDE Mode].[Disabled] Disables the S

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-21Front Panel Type [HD]Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or high-denition a

2-22 ASUS P8Z68-V LX2.5.7 APMRestore AC Power Loss [Power Off][Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss.[Power Off] The syste

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-232.6 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan setti

2-24 ASUS P8Z68-V LX2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxx�C/xxx�F][xxx�C/xxx�F]The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-252.6.4 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled][Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.[Enabled] Enables the Ch

2-26 ASUS P8Z68-V LX2.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On][On] Sets the power

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-272.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS][Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the

2-28 ASUS P8Z68-V LX2.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> t

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-292.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard

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

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ASUS contact informationASUSTeK Computer Inc.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax +886-2

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYPer FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremo

ixP8Z68-V LX specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 proces