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CPU

LGA1155 socket for Intel

®

Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™

i5 / Core™ i3 processors

Supports 32nm 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.

Chipset

Intel

®

Z68 Express Chipset

Memory

4 x DIMMs, max. 32GB, DDR3 2200(O.C.)* / 2133(O.C.) / 1866

(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory

Dual-channel memory architecture

Supports Intel

®

Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)

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

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

** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified

Vendors List).

*** 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.

****When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more,

Windows

®

32-bit operating system may only recognize less than

3GB. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you

are using a Windows

®

32-bit operating system.

Graphics

Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DP/DVI/RGB port

-

Supports HDMI with max.resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz

-

Supports DP with max. resolution up to 2560 x 1600 @60Hz

-

Supports DVI with max. resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz

-

Supports RGB with max. resolution up to 2048 x 1536 @75Hz

-

Maximum shared memory of 1748MB

Support LucidLogix

®

Virtu - Universal Switchable Graphics Solution

-

i - Mode: display should connect to Sandy Bridge motherboard

video output

-

d - Mode: display should connect to the discrete GPU installed in

the system

Multi-GPU Support

Supports ATI

®

Quad-GPU CrossFireX

TM

Technology

Supports LucidLogix

®

Virtu

TM

Technology

Expansion slots

1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue, x16 mode)

1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (black, x4 mode)

*

2 x PCI slots

* The PCIe x 16 slot (black x4 mode) is compatible with PCIe x1 and

x4 devices.

LAN

Realtek

®

8111E Gigabit LAN controller

Section	Page
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	8
P8Z68-M PRO specifications summary	9
Chapter 1	13
Product introduction	13
1.1 Welcome!	13
1.2 Package contents	13
1.3 Special features	13
1.3.1 Product highlights	13
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features	15
1.3.3 Intel® Smart Response Technology & LucidLogix® VirtuTM Solution	18
1.4 Before you proceed	21
1.5 Motherboard overview	22
1.5.1 Placement direction	22
1.5.2 Screw holes	22
1.5.3 Motherboard layout	23
1.5.4 Layout contents	23
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	24
1.6.1 Installing the CPU	24
1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	27
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	28
1.7 System memory	29
1.7.1 Overview	29
1.7.2 Memory configurations	30
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	35
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	35
1.8 Expansion slots	36
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	36
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	36
1.8.3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots	36
1.8.4 PCI slots	36
1.9 Jumpers	37
1.10 Connectors	38
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors	38
1.10.2 Internal connectors	40
1.11 Onboard switches	46
1.12 Onboard LEDs	47
1.13 Software support	49
1.13.1 Installing an operating system	49
1.13.2 Support DVD information	49
Chapter 2	51
BIOS information	51
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	51
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	51
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2	52
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	53
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	54
2.2 BIOS setup program	57
2.3 Main menu	61
2.3.1 System Language [English]	61
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	61
2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	61
2.3.4 Security	61
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu	63
2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]	64
2.4.2 Turbo Ratio [By All Cores]	64
2.4.3 Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto]	64
2.4.4 Memory Frequency [Auto]	64
2.4.5 iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto]	64
2.4.6 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]	65
2.4.7 OC Tuner	65
2.4.8 DRAM Timing Control	65
2.4.9 CPU Power Management	65
2.4.10 CPU Offset Mode Sign [+]	66
2.4.11 iGPU Offset Mode Sign [+]	66
2.4.12 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	66
2.4.13 VCCIO Voltage [Auto]	67
2.4.14 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]	67
2.4.15 PCH Voltage [Auto]	67
2.4.16 Load-Line Calibration [Auto]	67
2.4.17 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]	67
2.5 Advanced menu	68
2.5.1 CPU Configuration	68
2.5.2 System Agent Configuration	70
2.5.3 PCH Configuration	70
2.5.4 SATA Configuration	70
2.5.5 USB Configuration	71
2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration	71
2.5.7 APM	73
2.6 Monitor menu	74
2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]	75
2.6.2 CPU / Chassis /PWR Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]	75
2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	75
2.6.4 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	76
2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage	76
2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]	76
2.7 Boot menu	77
2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On]	77
2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled]	77
2.7.3 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]	77
2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]	78
2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]	78
2.7.6 Boot Option Priorities	78
2.7.7 Boot Override	78
2.8 Tools menu	79
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility	79
2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information	79
2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile	79

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