ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS

Reviews(359)

3.8
TOP FAVORABLE REVIEW
Worth the time I spent researching

Excellent board. Overclocking was a snap. UEFI bios is solid. Everything works as advertized. Crossfire works perfectly and is rock solid stable.

I wish, like my old Abit IX38 QuadGT board, that I could have full control over ALL my case fans, but other than that, I cannot complain.

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TOP CRITICAL REVIEW
Disappointment

I have always loved and have purchased so many ASUS motherboards and I've always been pleased. I also have to admit that I don't write comments since the experience has been great so why take the time - but...

The first time I received this motherboard it was DOA. Newegg was great as they've made the RMA process painless. Unfortunately the RMA board has non-functioning RAM slots A1 and A2. As you would expect, it took awhile to debug it but after using 4 different DDR3 memory DIMMS and all of the combinations of slots possible, I was able to get the board running using B1 and B2. The owner's manual states "We suggest that you install the module into slots A2 and B2 for better compatibility" but that is impossible in this board. Using B1 and B2 she seems stable but I've become worried now about quality control.

Take these comments for what their worth. I can't count the number of computers I've built over 20 years and maybe this is just a run of bad luck but seeing other comments on the board quality I thought it best to at least document my experience.

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Limited Warranty period(parts): 3 years

Limited Warranty period(labor): 3 years

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Features & Details

  • Intel Z68
  • Celeron / Core i3 / Core i5 / Core i7 / Intel Core 2nd gen (LGA 1155) / Intel Core 3rd Gen (LGA 1155) / Xeon (LGA1155)
  • DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066

Specifications

Model
BrandASUS
ModelP8Z68-V PRO/GEN3
Supported CPU
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1155
CPU TypeCeleron / Core i3 / Core i5 / Core i7 / Intel Core 2nd gen (LGA 1155) / Intel Core 3rd Gen (LGA 1155) / Xeon (LGA1155)
Supported CPU TechnologiesTurbo Boost Technology 2.0
Chipsets
ChipsetIntel Z68
Onboard Video
Onboard Video ChipsetSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
Memory
Number of Memory Slots4x240pin
Memory StandardDDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066
Maximum Memory Supported32GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 3.0 x162 (single @ x16 or dual @ x8)
PCI Express 2.0 x161 @ x4
PCI Express x12 x PCI Express x1
PCI Slots2 x PCI Slots
Storage Devices
Serial ATA (SATA)4 x SATA 6Gb/s
SATA RAID2 x SATA 6Gb/s (gray) and 4 x SATA 3Gb/s (blue) support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
Onboard Audio
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC892
Audio Channels8 Channels
Onboard LAN
LAN ChipsetIntel 82579
Max LAN Speed1Gbps
BluetoothBluetooth V2.1+EDR
Rear Panel Ports
Back I/O Ports1 x eSATA 3GB/S / 1 x HDMI / 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out / 2 x USB 3.0 / 6 x USB 2.0/1.1
Video PortsD-Sub + DVI
HDMI1 x HDMI
USB 3.02 x USB 3.0
USB 1.1/2.06 x USB 2.0
eSATA1 x eSATA 3Gb/s
S/PDIF Out1 x Optical
Audio Ports6 Ports
Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard USB2 x USB 3.0 + 6 x USB 2.0
Onboard 13942 x 1394a
Other Connectors2 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)
Physical Spec
Form FactorATX
Dimensions (W x L)12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin24 Pin
Features
FeaturesDual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design 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 BT GO! (Bluetooth) - Diverse BT Enjoyment, New Technology Lifestyle GPU Boost - Push the Limits with iGPU Level Up! Quad USB 3.0/SATA 6Gb/s Support - Double Access, Double Convenience Quad-GPU SLI and Quad-GPU CrossFireX Support!
Additional Information
First Listed on NeweggOctober 13, 2011
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