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Asus P8Z68-V Pro/Gen3
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Puget Systems Description

The Z68 chipset, which this motherboard utilizes, is a follow-up to the H67 and P67 chipsets that launched with the second-generation 'Core i' line of processors (Sandy Bridge). It effectively combines the strengths of both - onboard graphics from H67 with overclocking capabilities from P67 - while also adding some new features, like SSD caching. Overall the mix of capabilities is not something that everyone needs, but having such a flexible motherboard means it can work well in a variety of systems.

This "Gen 3" update adds PCI-Express 3.0 support when used in combination with Intel's Ivy Bridge series of processors (to be released in 2012).


Manufacturer Description
Model: Asus P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3

Specifications:
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Socket  1155
CPU Compatibility  Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3 Processors
Form Factor  ATX
Chipset Manufacturer  Intel
Chipset  Z68
Front Side Bus  QuickPath Interconnect
Network Connectivity  Gigabit Networking
Network Controller  Intel 82579
Audio Controller  Realtek ALC 892 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
Cooling System  Heatsink
Color  Black
Memory Support
Type  DDR3
Maximum Speed  1600 MHz
Number of Slots  4
Maximum Size per Slot  8 GB
Maximum Amount Supported  32 GB
Onboard Video
Chipset Manufacturer  Intel
Processor Type  Integrated Graphics
Maximum Shared Memory  128 MB
Maximum Resolution  1920x1200
DVI  1
VGA  1
HDMI  1
External Connections
USB 2.0  6
USB 3.0  2
Audio Out  Surround Sound (7.1)
Audio In  Line-In/Microphone
S/PDIF  Optical
External SATA  1
LAN (RJ45)  1
Internal Connections
USB 2.0  3 (providing 6 ports)
USB 3.0  1 (providing 2 ports)
Firewire  2
SATA II 3.0Gbps  4
SATA III 6.0Gbps  4
SATA Controllers
SATA II 3.0Gbps Controller 1  4 port - Intel Z68
SATA III 6.0Gbps Controller 1  2 port - Intel Z68
SATA III 6.0Gbps Controller 2  2 port - Marvell PCIe
Expansion Slots
Slot 1  PCI Express x1
Slot 2  PCI Express 3.0 x16
Slot 3  PCI Express x1
Slot 4  PCI
Slot 5  PCI Express 3.0 x16
Slot 6  PCI
Slot 7  PCI Express 2.0 x4 in a x16 size
Additional Information
SLI Compatible  Yes
Crossfire Compatible  Yes
RAID Support  0,1,5,10
Bluetooth  Yes (2.1)
Dimensions
Height  305 mm (12.0 inches)
Width  244 mm (9.6 inches)

Installing any PCI-E device in the secondary PCI-E x16 slot automatically sets both the primary and secondary PCI-E slots to x8 speeds.



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