P8Z68 Series Highlights
UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode)
Flexible & Easy BIOS InterfaceExclusive 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.
Supports Hard Drives over 2.2TB
ASUS UEFI BIOS natively supports hard drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit, with full storage space utilization helping deliver far more exciting computing than traditional BIOS versions.
ASUS UEFI BIOS natively supports hard drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit, with full storage space utilization helping deliver far more exciting computing than traditional BIOS versions.
Exclusive ASUS Interface
- EZ Mode - gives easy access to selectable, optimized system modes, clear system info display and drag and drop boot prioritizing
- Advanced Mode - for experienced performance enthusiasts that demand intricate system settings
LucidLogix® Virtu
Universal Switchable Graphics Technology
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.
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.
Universal Switchable Graphics LucidLogix® Virtu's GPU virtualization technology assigns tasks to the best available GPU, allowing dynamic graphics switching between integrated graphics and NVIDIA® or AMD graphics cards.
3X Faster Video ConversionWith switchable graphics, all ASUS P8Z68 Series motherboards leverage the transcoding power of Sandy Bridge, allowing users to enjoy three times faster video conversion with Intel® Quick Sync Video technology.
Intel® Smart Response Technology
SSD Speed with HDD CapacityIntel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance. It uses an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available capacity) as a cache for frequently accessed data. Harness the combination of SSD-like performance and response with hard drive capacity, that's 4X faster than a HDD-only system.
* Support Intel® Smart Response Technology on 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family
Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM
Digital Power Design: The New StandardThe world’s first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use of two onboard chips - EPU (Energy Processing Unit) and TPU (TurboV Processing Unit). The new generation of Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM provides precise Vcore PWM, integrated graphics voltages and frequency module adjustments with minimal power loss through BIOS tuning and an exclusive user interface to increase the board’s overclocking range while performance reaches its full potential. ASUS DIGI+ VRM digital power design empowers users with superior flexibility and perfect precision to ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability and greater power efficiency.
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.
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.
Advantages of ASUS DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design
Unlike previous VRD versions, Intel® VRD12 uses digital signals (SVID). To ensure perfect power delivery, ASUS specially designed DIGI+ VRM to sync completely with this new technology.
Unlike previous VRD versions, Intel® VRD12 uses digital signals (SVID). To ensure perfect power delivery, ASUS specially designed DIGI+ VRM to sync completely with this new technology.
Faster sensing and response:
ASUS DIGI+ VRM acts as a digital controller to perfectly match digital
power signal (SVID) requests from the CPU, eliminating digital-to-analog
conversion lag.
- Better cooling: exclusive dual driver and MOS
design doubles the heat dissipation area with expanded cooling surfaces
for improved thermal performance. Spacing components out over a wider
area speeds up cooling to enhance reliability and stability.
2X CPU power supply:
the same exclusive dual driver and MOS design also provides twice the
CPU power supply with two complete power stages. This results in far
greater phase load tolerances, so the CPU never has to wait for power to
arrive, increasing performance and overclocking potential.
Active Cooling for Extreme Durability- Super Cool VRM
ASUS DIGI+ VRM delivers intelligent power management to balance loadings for each power phase by detecting VRM temperatures to ensure longer component lifespan and better cooling.
ASUS DIGI+ VRM delivers intelligent power management to balance loadings for each power phase by detecting VRM temperatures to ensure longer component lifespan and better cooling.
TPU
The Ultimate Turbo ProcessorUnleash 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.
EPU
Energy Efficiency All AroundTap 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!
ASUS Exclusive Features
BT GO!
Diverse BT Enjoyment, New Technology LifestyleOnboard 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.
* The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by ASUSTeK Computer Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners
Latest Transfer Technology
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 affords greater convenience with high speed connectivity.
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.
Industry Standard
Dual Gigabit LAN Support (with One Intel LAN)
P8Z68
DELUXE 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).ASUS Crystal Sound
DTS
DTS Surround Sensation UltraPCDTS 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.
CPU, Chipset and Graphics features
LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/ Core™ i3 Processors
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. 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. RoHS
GreenASUS and ErP Ready
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.P8Z68 DELUXE Product Overview
Other ASUS Features
Auto Tuning
Achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results automatically
TurboV
Adjust system performance parameters with just a few clicks away
Extra SATA 6Gb/s
Extra Ports, Extra Speed and Accessibility
Power eSATA on the Go
Without the need of additional power source, easily backup photos and videos on external devices.
100% Japan-made Solid Cap
Onboard Switch
Stylish Heat-pipe Design
Stylish heat-pipe features 0-dB thermal solution that offers a noiseless PC environment.
Q-Design
ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experienceSpecifications
| CPU | Intel® Socket 1155 for 2nd Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3 Processors Supports Intel® 32 nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2 * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. |
| Chipset | Intel® Z68 |
| Memory | 4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, 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. * Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. |
| Multi-GPU Support | Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Supports LucidLogix® Virtu™ 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 2.0 x1 2 x PCI |
| Storage | Intel® Z68 chipset : 2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray 4 x SATA 3Gb/s port(s), blue Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10 Support Intel® Smart Response Technology on 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family Marvell® PCIe 9128 controller : *2 2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), navy blue JMicron® JMB362 controller : 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port(s), red 1 x Power eSATA 3Gb/s port(s), green |
| LAN | Intel® 82579, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s) Realtek® 8111E , 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s) Dual Gigabit LAN controllers- 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance Intel® LAN- Dual interconnect between the Integrated LAN controller and Physical Layer (PHY) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth V2.1+EDR ASUS BT GO! Utility |
| Audio | Realtek® ALC889 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking Audio Feature : - Absolute Pitch 192kHz/ 24-bit True BD Lossless Sound - Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection - DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - Coaxial and Optical S/PDIF out ports at back panel |
| IEEE 1394 | VIA® 6315N controller 2 x IEEE 1394a port(s) (1 at mid-board, 1 at back panel) |
| USB Ports | NEC® 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) (8 at back panel, , 4 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 TPU : - Auto Tuning - TurboV - TPU switch ASUS EPU : - EPU - EPU switch ASUS Digital Power Design : - Industry leading Digital 16 Phase Power Design (12 -phase for CPU, 4 -phase for iGPU) - 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 |
| Back I/O Ports | 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) |
| Internal I/O Ports | 1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s) (19-pin, blue) 2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(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) |
| Accessories | User's manual ASUS Q-Shield 2 x SATA 3Gb/s cable(s) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s) 1 x SLI bridge(s) 1 x Q-connector(s) (2 in 1) 1 x ASUS Front Panel USB 3.0 Box(es) |
| 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 ) |
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