Asus P8Z68-M PRO, 1155, Intel Z68, HDMI, DVI, D-SUB, DP, CrossFireX, mATX Motherboard Model Number: P8Z68-M PRO

Asus P8Z68-M PRO, 1155, Intel Z68, HDMI, DVI, D-SUB, DP, CrossFireX, mATX Motherboard

Features

Your dream Z68 motherboard, with full support for faster video transcoding and universal switchable graphics.

• UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) - Flexible & Easy BIOS Interface
• LucidLogix Virtu (Universal Switchable Graphics) - Auto Switching between Integrated Graphics and NVIDIA/AMD Cards
• Intel Smart Response Technology - SSD Speed with HDD Capacity
• GPU Boost - Push the Limits with iGPU Level Up!
• True USB 3.0 & SATA 6Gb/s Support - fully unleash performance
• MemOK! - Any Memory is A-OK!

Specifications

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.
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list

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.
* 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.

Graphic
• Integrated Graphics Processor
Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI/RGB/DisplayPort 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
• Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
• Maximum shared memory of 1748 MB
• Multi-GPU Support Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX Technology
• Supports LucidLogix Virtu Technology

Expansion Slots
• 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (blue)
• 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode, black) *1
• 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
ASMedia PCIe SATA controller : *2
• 1 x eSATA 6Gb/s port(s), red
• 1 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), navy blue

LAN
• Realtek 8111E , 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)

Audio
Realtek ALC892 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
• Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel

USB Ports
ASMedia USB 3.0 controller :
• 2 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue)
Intel Z68 chipset :
• 14 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, black, 10 at mid-board)

Overclocking Features
Overclocking Protection :
• ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)

Special Features
ASUS EPU :
• EPU
ASUS Protect 3 Technology :
• Anti-Surge Protection
• Low EMI Solution
• ESD
TurboV
GPU Boost
ASUS Exclusive Features :
• MemOK!
• AI Suite II
• Ai Charger+
• ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
• Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution & MOS Heatsink
• ASUS Fan Xpert
ASUS EZ DIY :
• ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
• ASUS EZ Flash 2
• ASUS MyLogo 2
ASUS Q-Design :
• ASUS Q-Slot
• ASUS Q-DIMM
100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors

Back I/O Ports
• 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
• 1 x DVI
• 1 x D-Sub
• 1 x DisplayPort
• 1 x HDMI
• 1 x eSATA 6Gb/s
• 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
• 2 x USB 3.0
• 4 x USB 2.0
• 1 x Optical S/PDIF out
• 6 x Audio jack(s)

Internal I/O Ports
• 5 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 10 USB 2.0 port(s)
• 1 x TPM connector(s)
• 1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
• 3 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
• 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connector(s)
• 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
• 1 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
• 1 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)
• 1 x MemOK! button(s)
• 1 x GPU Boost switch(es)
• 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)

Accessories
• User's manual
• I/O Shield
• 2 x SATA 3Gb/s cable(s)
• 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)

BIOS
• 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, 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
• uATX Form Factor
• 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch ( 24.5 cm x 24.5 cm )

Note
*1: The PCIe x 16 slot (x4 mode) is compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices.
*2: These SATA ports are for data hard drives only. ATAPI devices are not supported.

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