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Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS® P8Z68-V LX 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. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P8Z68-V LX motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights 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™ i3 processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-1

Section	Page
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	8
P8Z68-V LX 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	16
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	31
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	36
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	36
1.8 Expansion slots	37
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	37
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	37
1.8.3 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots	37
1.8.4 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots	37
1.8.5 PCI slots	37
1.9 Jumpers	38
1.10 Connectors	39
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors	39
1.10.2 Internal connectors	41
1.11 Onboard switches	47
1.12 Onboard LEDs	48
1.13 Software support	50
1.13.1 Installing an operating system	50
1.13.2 Support DVD information	50
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 iGPU Offset Mode Sign [+]	66
2.4.11 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	66
2.4.12 VCCIO Voltage [Auto]	66
2.4.13 PCH Voltage [Auto]	66
2.4.14 Load-Line Calibration [Auto]	67
2.4.15 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]	67
2.5 Advanced menu	67
2.5.1 CPU Configuration	68
2.5.2 System Agent Configuration	69
2.5.3 PCH Configuration	69
2.5.4 SATA Configuration	69
2.5.5 USB Configuration	70
2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration	70
2.5.7 APM	72
2.6 Monitor menu	73
2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]	74
2.6.2 CPU / Chassis / Power Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]	74
2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	74
2.6.4 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	75
2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage	75
2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]	75
2.7 Boot menu	76
2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On]	76
2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled]	76
2.7.3 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]	76
2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]	77
2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]	77
2.7.6 Boot Option Priorities	77
2.7.7 Boot Override	77
2.8 Tools menu	78
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility	78
2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information	78
2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile	78