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ASUS P8Z68-V LX LGA 1155 Intel Z68 ATX Intel motherboard

SKU CH-NAG6-NEDYZ

Supports second-generation Core i7, i5 and i3 processors on an LGA 1155 socket with the Intel Z68 chipset, four DDR3 slots up to 32 GB, two SATA 6 Gb/s ports, 8-channel audio and Gigabit LAN

  • ProcessorCore i7 / i5 / i3 (LGA1155)
  • ChipsetIntel Z68
  • CPU socketLGA 1155
  • CPU technologiesTurbo Boost Technology 2.0
  • Onboard video chipSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
  • Memory slot count4 × 240pin
  • Supports second-generation Intel Core i7, i5 and i3 processors via LGA 1155 socket
  • Intel Z68 chipset enables Smart Response SSD caching for faster data access
  • Four DDR3 slots accept up to 32 GB at speeds from 1066 to 2200 MHz
  • Dual PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots plus two x1 slots provide graphics and add-in flexibility
  • Realtek ALC887 8-channel audio and Gigabit LAN deliver integrated media connectivity

Z68 Platform for LGA 1155 CPUs

The ASUS P8Z68-V LX is an ATX motherboard built around the Intel Z68 chipset. It supports second-generation Core i7, i5 and i3 processors in the LGA 1155 socket and enables Turbo Boost Technology 2.0. Four DDR3 slots accept up to 32 GB of dual-channel memory with speeds from 1066 to 2200(O.C.) MT/s.

Enthusiasts Wanting Z68 Features

Builders who need RAID 0, 1, 5 or 10 on two SATA 6Gb/s ports and dual PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots will find the core feature set here. The board relies on the CPU for integrated graphics and uses a Realtek ALC887 codec for 8-channel audio. Users requiring newer interfaces, more SATA 6Gb/s ports or native USB 3.1 should look at later platforms.

Standard ATX Installation

The board fits any ATX case and uses a conventional 24-pin plus 8-pin power layout. Memory installs in the four 240-pin slots and the I/O shield is not included, so reuse an existing one or source a replacement. Common issues are bent socket pins during CPU seating and forgetting the 8-pin EPS connector, which prevents POST.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameP8Z68-V
Processor
ProcessorCore i7 / i5 / i3 (LGA1155)
CPU socketLGA 1155
ChipsetIntel Z68
CPU technologiesTurbo Boost Technology 2.0
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 240pin
Supported memoryDDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066
Max supported RAM32 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports2 x SATA 6Gb/s
SATA and RAID support0/1/5/10
Graphics
Onboard video chipSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC887
Sound channels8 Channels
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerRealtek 8111E
Maximum network speed1 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
PCIe x1 slots2 x PCI Express x1
PCI slots3 x PCI Slots
Rear panel ports1 x HDMI / 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out / 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo / 2 x USB 3.0 / 4 x USB 2.0/1.1
PS/2 ports1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
Video connectorsD-Sub + DVI
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
USB 3.0 ports2 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0 ports4 x USB 2.0
S/PDIF output1 x Optical
Audio jacks6 Ports
Onboard USB headers8 x USB 2.0
More details
PCI express 2.0 x162 (x16, x4)

Questions about this item

What CPU and memory must I already have to install the P8Z68-V LX?

You need an LGA 1155 Core i7, i5 or i3 processor and DDR3 DIMMs up to 32 GB total across the four 240-pin slots.

Can I keep my older PCI and PCIe x1 cards when upgrading to this Z68 board?

Yes, the board provides three PCI slots and two PCI Express x1 slots alongside the two PCIe 2.0 x16 slots.

How do I confirm the Realtek ALC887 audio and 8111E LAN are active after first boot?

Enter the UEFI BIOS, verify the onboard audio and LAN controllers are enabled, then check Device Manager for the 8-channel audio and 1 Gbps Ethernet adapters.

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