ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 ユーザーズマニュアル

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Contents

Notices ....................................................................................................................... vi
Safety information ..................................................................................................... vii
About this guide ....................................................................................................... viii
P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 specifications summary .......................................................... x

Product introduction

Welcome! ....................................................................................................1-1

Package contents.......................................................................................1-1

Special features..........................................................................................1-2
1.3.1

Product highlights........................................................................1-2

Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM ...........................1-3

ASUS Exclusive Features ...........................................................1-4

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution .....................................................1-4

ASUS EZ DIY ..............................................................................1-5

Other special features .................................................................1-6

Hardware information

Before you proceed ...................................................................................2-1

Motherboard overview ...............................................................................2-2
2.2.1

Motherboard layout .....................................................................2-2

Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................2-4

System memory ..........................................................................2-5

Expansion slots .........................................................................2-12

Onboard switches .....................................................................2-14

Onboard LEDs ..........................................................................2-18

Jumper ......................................................................................2-20

Internal connectors....................................................................2-21

Building your computer system .............................................................2-30
2.3.1

Additional tools and components to build a PC system ............2-30

CPU installation.........................................................................2-31

CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation .............................2-33

DIMM installation.......................................................................2-35

Motherboard installation ............................................................2-36

ATX Power connection ..............................................................2-38

SATA device connection ............................................................2-39

Front I/O Connector ..................................................................2-40

Expension Card installation.......................................................2-41

Rear panel connection ..............................................................2-42

Audio I/O connections ...............................................................2-45