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Asus P8Z68 Deluxe/Gen3 Intel Z68 (Socket 1155) Motherboard
Core i7 / i5 / i3 Support, ATX, DDR3 (max 32GB), PCIe 3.0, 4 x USB3, 12 x USB2, 4 x SATA 6Gb/s, 4 x SATA 3Gb/s, 1 x eSATA, RAID, SPDIF, 7.1 Audio
Order Code: ASU-Z68D3
Manf.Code: P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3
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P8Z68 Deluxe/Gen3 Product Overview
CPU, Chipset and Graphics Features
 | LGA1155 Intel Second Generation Core i7/Core i5/Core i3 Processors Ready
This motherboard supports the latest Intel second generation Core i7/Core i5/Core i3 processors in the LGA1155 package, with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support 2-channel (4 DIMM) 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. |
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Intel Z68 Express Chipset The Intel Z68 Express Chipset is a single-chipset design to support socket 1155 Intel second generation Core i7/Core i5/Core i3 processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, Z68 chipset provides 2 SATA 6Gb/s and 4 SATA 3Gb/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. |
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PCI Express 3.0 PCI Express 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the latest PCI Express bus standard with improved encoding schemes that provide 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). As such, 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. PCIe 3.0 will become a must-have feature for users who wish to improve and optimize graphic performance, as well as have the latest technology available to them. |
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LucidLogix Virtu Perfect Fit for Graphics and Multimedia. 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 flexibility and efficiency. |
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Quad-GPU SLI and Quad-GPU CrossFireX Support! Flexible Multi-GPU solutions, Your Weapon of Choice! P8Z68-V PRO brings you the multi-GPU choice of either SLI or CrossFireX. The motherboard features the most powerful Intel Z68 platform to optimize PCIe allocation in multiple GPU configurations. Expect a brand-new gaming style you’ve never experienced before! |
Memory Features
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Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of DDR3 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 dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance. |
Overclocking Features
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Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to achieve a total system level up. This tool also provides stability testing. Even O.C. beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with Auto Tuning! |
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TurboV Accessible Performance on Demand. This intutive performance-improvement tool allows users to adjust the system performance paramaters with just a few clicks through its user-friendly interface. ASUS TurboV also allows users to save several profile settings to suit system performance scenarios as well. |
Transfer Features
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Extra SATA 6Gb/s Support Extra Ports, Extra Speed and Accessibility. The Intel Z68 Express chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to 6Gb/s data transfers. ASUS provides extra SATA 6Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval and double the bandwidth of current bus systems. |
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Complete USB 3.0 Integration Double USB Access, Double Convenience. ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panels - 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 with high speed connectivity. |
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ASUS Front Panel USB 3.0 Box Convenient USB 3.0 Front Panel Compatibility. ASUS provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support, compatible with any chassis. Enjoy the faster throughput of USB 3.0 without relegating cables and devices to the hard-to-reach rear I/O. |
Dual Intelligent Processors II
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Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design: The New Standard. ASUS’ new generation Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM launch motherboard power control into a whole new digital era. The 12+2 digital architecture provides the highest power efficiency, generating less heat to enhance longer component lifespan and ensure minimal power loss. With ASUS DIGI+ VRM, users can easily adjust power phase performance, enabling new PWM voltage and frequency modulation controls. Digital 12+2 power phase design also expands the modulation spectrum for improved stability and lower VRM switching noise by dynamically detecting system load, empowering users with superior flexibility and perfect precision to ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability, and greater power efficiency. |
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DIGI+ VRM Herald the Arrival of a New Digital Power Design Era. VRM, or voltage regulator modules, are considered among the most essential motherboard design components. They supply the voltage demanded by the CPU, and a good VRM must intelligently detect actual CPU power draw to provide precise power accordingly. ASUS DIGI+ VRM is an innovative, industry-leading technology that fully integrates Intel VRD12 specifications on a native level, greatly enhancing power to go far beyond the limits of analog designs. |
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ASUS TPU The Ultimate Turbo Processor. 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. |
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ASUS EPU Energy Efficiency All Around. Tap into the world's first 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! |
Cooling Features
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ASUS Fanless Design - Stylish Heat-Pipe Design Stylish heat-pipe features 0-dB thermal solution that offers a noiseless PC environment. |
Audio Features
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DTS 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 clarification” 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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S/PDIF-out on Back I/O Port This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jacks. It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. |
Other Features
| Intel Smart Response Technology Faster Access, Bigger Storage Intel Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance. It uses an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available) as a cache for frequently accessed operations, speeding up hard drive/main memory interaction. Key benefits are expedited hard drive speeds, reduced load and wait times and maximized storage utilization. Power consumption also goes down by reducing unnecessary hard drive spin, an important part of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. |
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BT GO! Diverse BT Enjoyment, New Technology Lifestyle. Onboard Bluetooth wireless design enables smart connectivity to Bluetooth devices with no additional adapter. ASUS BT GO! comes with 7 special functions that offer a significant 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. |
 | UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) Flexible & Easy BIOS Interface. Exclusive to ASUS motherboards, its UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) is the first ever mouse-controlled graphical BIOS interface designed with dual selectable modes. It delivers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to enable more flexible and convenient input with quick scrolling. 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. |
 | ASUS Q-Design DIY quickly, DIY easily! ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. All of Q-LED, Q-Slot and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process! |
 | Dual Gigabit LAN Support (with One Intel LAN) P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 features dual Gigabit LAN design which complies with 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) standard and allows a PC to serve as a network gateway for managing traffic between two separate networks. Moreover, this motherboard also implements one Intel Gigabit LAN controller which reduces power consumption during normal operation and enhances faster transfer speed through dual interconnection between the Integrated LAN controller and Physical Layer (PHY). |
 | GreenASUS The motherboard is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in regards to energy consumptions. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. |
General
| Part Number | P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 |
| Model Number | P8Z68 DELUXE/GEN3 |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Width | 30.5cm |
| Depth | 24.4m |
Processor Information
| Compatible Processors | Intel Core i7 Intel Core i5 Intel Core i3 |
| Socket Type | LGA 1155 |
Note: Please refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU Support List
Chipset
| Chipset Manufacturer | Intel |
| Chipset Type | Z68 |
Memory
| RAM Installed / Max Capacity | 0 MB / 32 GB Max |
| RAM Slots | 4 x DDR3 DIMM |
| Supported RAM Technology | Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM |
| Supported RAM Speeds | DDR3 2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 |
Expansion Slots
| Expansion Slots Total (Free) | 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8)
1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (running at x4) 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 2 x PCI |
VGA & Integrated Graphics Options
| Video Controller | N/A |
| Multi-GPU Support | Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossfireX Supports NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI |
Ports & Connectivity - External IO Panel (Back of Motherboard)
| Ports Present & Quantity | 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
1 x Bluetooth module(s) 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s 1 x Power eSATA 3Gb/s 1 x IEEE 1394a 2 x LAN (RJ45) port(s) 2 x USB 3.0 8 x USB 2.0 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 6 x Audio jack(s) 1 x Clear CMOS button(s) |
Ports & Connectivity - Internal IO (Header pins on Motherboard - Inside Case)
| Ports Present & Quantity | 1 x USB 3.0 connector(s)
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s) 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connector(s) 1 x IEEE 1394a connector(s) 1 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) (2 x 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) 1 x Power-on button(s) 1 x Reset button(s) |
Storage Interfaces & Controllers
| Intel Z68 Express Chipset | 2 x SATA 6Gb/s 4 x SATA 3Gb/s RAID 0,1,5,10 Support Intel Smart Response Technology Support |
| Marvell PCIe SATA Controller | 2 x SATA 6Gb/s |
| JMicron JMB362 SATA controller | 1 x eSATA 3.0 Gb/s ports |
LAN & Networking
| Controller | 1 x Intel 82579 Gigabit LAN 1 x Realtek 8111E Controller |
| Lan Speed | 10/100/1000 |
| Ports | 2 x LAN(RJ45) port |
Audio
| Controller/Codec/Information | Realtek ALC889 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless Sound BD Audio Layer Content Protection DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O |
Features & Technologies
| Feature List | ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM:
ASUS TPU: Auto Tuning TurboV TPU switch ASUS EPU: EPU EPU switch ASUS Digital Power Design: Industry leading Digital 16 Phase Power Design ASUS DIGI+ VRM Utility ASUS BT GO!: 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 ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: Stylish Fanless Design Heat-pipe solution ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: ASUS Q-Shield ASUS O.C. Tuner ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Design: ASUS Q-Code ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS Q-Connector |
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