Asus P8Z68-V LX User Manual

1-38 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.13 Software support
1.13.1 Installing an operating system
This motherboard supports Windows
®
XP / Vista / 7 Operating Systems (OS). Always install
the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware.
• Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your OS documentation for
detailed information.
• Ensure that you install Windows
®
XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows
®
Vista
Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and
system stability.
1.13.2 Support DVD information
The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software
applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to
locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run
the DVD.
The following screen is for reference only.
The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the
ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.
To run the Support DVD
Place the Support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Specials
menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click an item on the top bar to display
respective menu.
Click an item to install
Click an icon to
display Support
DVD/motherboard
information

Asus P8Z68-V LX Specifications

General

Form Factor	ATX
Chipset	Intel Z68
Socket	LGA 1155
Max Memory	32GB
Memory Type	DDR3
Memory Standard	DDR3 2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066
PCI Express x16	1
PCI Express x1	2
PCI Slots	3
SATA 6Gb/s	2
SATA 3Gb/s	4
USB 3.0 Ports	2
Audio	Realtek ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
LAN	Realtek 8111E, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
RAID Support	RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
Memory Slots	4