Review-Z68 Chipset (ASUS P8Z68-V Pro): The Best Match for Your Sandy Bridge!
Asus P8Z68-V Pro, Specification
| CPU | Intel® Socket 1155 The 2nd Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3 Processors
Supports Intel® 32 nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list |
| Chipset | Intel® Z68 |
| Memory | 4 x DIMM, Max. 32 GB, DDR3 2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 Hz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. * Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). * Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. |
| Graphics | Integrated Graphics Processor
Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI/RGB ports – Supports HDMI with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz – Supports DVI with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz – Supports RGB with max. resolution 2048 x 1536 @ 75 Hz Maximum shared memory of 1748 MB |
| Multi-GPU Support | Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology
Supports AMD® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology |
| Expansion Slots | 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)
1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode, black) *1 2 x PCIe x1 2 x PCI |
| Storage | Intel® Z68 chipset:
2 x SATA 6 Gb/s port(s), gray 4 x SATA 3 Gb/s port(s), blue Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10 Support Intel® Smart Response Technology Marvell® PCIe SATA 6 Gb/s controller: *2 2 x SATA 6 Gb/s port(s), navy blue JMicron® JMB362 controller: *2 1 x eSATA 3G port(s), red |
| LAN | Intel® 82579, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth V3.0+EDR
ASUS BT GO! Utility |
| Audio | Realtek® ALC 892 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
– Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking Audio Feature: – Absolute Pitch 192 kHz/24-bit True BD Lossless Sound – Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection – DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC – Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O |
| IEEE 1394 | VIA® 6308P controller
2 x IEEE 1394a port(s) (2 at mid-board) |
| USB Ports | ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller:
4 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board) Intel® Z68 chipset: 12 x USB 2.0 port(s) (6 at back panel, black+red, 6 at mid-board) |
| Overclocking Features | Overclocking Protection:
– ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) |
| Special Features | ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM:
ASUS Digital Power Design – Industry leading Digital 12+4 Phase Power Design (12-phase for CPU, 4-phase for iGPU) – ASUS DIGI+ VRM Utility ASUS EPU – EPU, EPU switch ASUS TPU – Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost, 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 – ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface – MemOK! – AI Suite II – AI Charger+ – Anti Surge – Disk Unlocker ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution – ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink 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-Design – ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) – ASUS Q-Slot – ASUS Q-DIMM |
| Back I/O Ports | 1 x Bluetooth module(s)
1 x DVI 1 x D-Sub 1 x HDMI 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s) 2 x USB 3.0 6 x USB 2.0 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 6 x Audio Jack(s) |
| Internal I/O Ports | 1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s) (19-pin, moss green)
3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 port(s) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s) 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connector(s) 2 x IEEE 1394a connector(s) 2 x CPU Fan connector(s) (4 -pin) 2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin, 1 x 3 -pin) 2 x Power Fan connector(s) (3 -pin) 1 x S/PDIF out Header(s) 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s) 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s) 1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP) 1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! button(s) 1 x TPU switch(es) 1 x EPU switch(es) |
| Accessories | User’s manual
ASUS Q-Shield 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cable(s) 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cable(s) 1 x SLI bridge(s) 1 x Q-connector(s) (2 in 1) 1 x ASUS USB 3.0 Bracket(s) |
| BIOS | 64 Mb Flash ROM, EFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS,
ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen Function |
| Manageability | WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE |
| Support Disc | Drivers
ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) |
| Form Factor | ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) |
| Note | *1: The PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with PCIe x1_1 slot, PCIe x1_2 slot, USB3_34 and eSATA. The PCIe x16_3 default setting is in x1 mode.
*2: These SATA ports are for data hard drivers only. ATAPI devices are not supported. |
Sales Package and Contents
The package box is identical to that of the other Asus motherboards based on the series 6 chipset. It looks somewhat elegant and luxurious, a typical Asus design.
Some labels on the lower right corner explain the list of features unique to the Z68, such as Intel Smart Response Technology.
When it comes to bundled accessories, Asus never disappoints. We are particularly interested with the USB 3.0 backplate extension cable. This is a wise move considering USB 3.0 is one of the most sought-after features these days.
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