Asus P8Z68-V/GEN3 - Manual (Page 18)

1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1
1.3.6 Other special features
LucidLogix ® Virtu
LucidLogix ® Virtu is designed for the Intel ® Sandy Bridge platform’s powerful integrated
graphics. Its GPU virtualization dynamically assigns tasks to the best available graphics
resources based on power, performance and system load on Windows ® 7 based PCs. 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. When no discrete graphics are needed, the graphics card is put in idle mode to lower
utilization, heat, fan speed and power draw down to near zero, making the system more
environmentally-friendly. For users with diverse needs, LucidLogix ® Virtu GPU virtualization
provides great flexibility and efficiency.
*LucidLogix ® Virtu TM supports Windows ® 7 operating system.
**Intel ® Quick Sync Video feature is supported by 2nd generation Intel ® Core TM processor family.
ErP Ready
The motherboard is European Union’s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires
products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in regards to energy consumptions.
This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products
through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus
mitigate environmental impacts.