Description

• Flexible and easy BIOS interface

  Exclusive to ASUS motherboard, its UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) is the first ever mouse-controlled graphical BIOS interface designed with dual selectable modes. It delivers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to enable more flexible and convenient input with quick scrolling.

• Universal switchable graphics technology

  LucidLogix Virtu is designed for the Intel Sandy Bridge platform's powerful integrated graphics. It allows users to fully utilize the unique capabilities of advanced Sandy Bridge multimedia features alongside the high end 3D rendering performance provided by installed graphics cards.

• Universal switchable graphics

  LucidLogix Virtu's GPU virtualization technology assigns tasks to the best available GPU, allowing dynamic graphics switching between integrated graphics and NVIDIA or AMD graphics cards.

• 3x faster video conversion

  With switchable graphics, ASUS P8Z68 series motherboard leverages the transcoding power of Sandy Bridge, allowing users to enjoy three times faster video conversion with Intel Quick Sync Video technology.

• SSD speed with HDD capacity

  Intel Smart Response technology boosts overall system performance. It uses an installed fast SSD as a cache for frequently accessed data. Harness the combination of SSD-like performance and response with hard drive capacity, that's 4x faster than a HDD-only system.

• Herald the arrival of a new digital power design era

  VRM, or voltage regulator module, is considered among the most essential motherboard design components. It supplies the voltage demanded by the CPU, and a good VRM must intelligently detect actual CPU power draw to provide precise power accordingly.

• Active cooling for extreme durability - super cool VRM

  ASUS DIGI+VRM delivers intelligent power management to balance loadings for each power phase by detecting VRM temperatures to ensure longer component lifespan and better cooling.

• Energy efficiency all around

  Tap into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through a simple onboard switch. Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity!

• Go to the limit with iGPU level up

  GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance. The user-friendly interface facilitates flexible frequency adjustments. It easily delivers stable system-level upgrades for every use.

• BT GO!

  Onboard Bluetooth wireless design enables smart connectivity to Bluetooth devices with no additional adapter. ASUS BT GO! comes with 7 special functions that offer a significant breakthrough in Bluetooth evolution, including folder sync, BT transfer, BT turbo remote, BT-to-net, music player, shot and send, and personal manager. All are accessible through the exclusive, user-friendly ASUS interface.

• Double USB access, double convenience

  ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panels - 4 USB 3.0 ports in total. Experience the Plug and Play connectivity at speeds up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. The P8Z68-V PRO affords greater convenience with high speed connectivity.

• DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC

  DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers exceptional 5.1 surround experience through the most common PC audio setups - your existing stereo speakers or headphones. In addition to virtual surround, "bass enhancement" provides stronger low frequency bass sound, and "voice clarification" provides clear human dialog even with loud background sound. With these technologies, you may experience a better home-theater audio with ease.

• Intel LAN support

  P8Z68-V PRO features Intel Gigabit LAN which complies with 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) standard and reduces power consumption during normal operation and enhances faster transfer speed through dual interconnection between the integrated LAN controller and Physical Layer (PHY).

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