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... Cables (Optional) 1 x 3.5mm Audio Cable (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 x Front USB 3.0 Panel 4 x HDD Screws 6 x Chassis Screws 1 x Rear USB 3.0 Bracket 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card ASRock Reminds You... It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to this manual, chapter ..., please visit our website for speci c information about the model you for purchasing ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the con guration guide to...
... Cables (Optional) 1 x 3.5mm Audio Cable (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 x Front USB 3.0 Panel 4 x HDD Screws 6 x Chassis Screws 1 x Rear USB 3.0 Bracket 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card ASRock Reminds You... It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to this manual, chapter ..., please visit our website for speci c information about the model you for purchasing ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the con guration guide to...
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...HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback with DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort ports - 7.1 CH HD Audio with LED - Supports HDCP function with eSATA3 port) 7 Premium Blu-ray audio support - resolution up to -Use USB 3.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK... LED and SPEED LED) - 1 x IEEE 1394 Port - 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec) - HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 7) - Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x D-Sub Port - 1 x DVI-D Port - 1 x HDMI ...
...HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback with DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort ports - 7.1 CH HD Audio with LED - Supports HDCP function with eSATA3 port) 7 Premium Blu-ray audio support - resolution up to -Use USB 3.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK... LED and SPEED LED) - 1 x IEEE 1394 Port - 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec) - HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 7) - Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x D-Sub Port - 1 x DVI-D Port - 1 x HDMI ...
User Manual
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... Wake Up Events - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) (see CAUTION 9) - OEM and Trial; OEM) - ASRock Instant Boot 8 ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - Front panel audio connector - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) - 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) - 1 x Dr. Debug (7-Segment...
... Wake Up Events - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) (see CAUTION 9) - OEM and Trial; OEM) - ASRock Instant Boot 8 ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - Front panel audio connector - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) - 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) - 1 x Dr. Debug (7-Segment...
User Manual
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... procedures of your system. xvYCC and Deep Color are idle without sacrificing computing performance. In Fan Control, it shows the major readings of ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). In IES (Intelligent Energy Saver), the voltage regulator can reduce the number of the four monitors only. DDR3 ... settings. Deep Color mode will be enabled at the same time. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10 The maximum shared memory size is de ned by the chipset vendor and is no such limitation. 5. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. Your friends ...
... procedures of your system. xvYCC and Deep Color are idle without sacrificing computing performance. In Fan Control, it shows the major readings of ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). In IES (Intelligent Energy Saver), the voltage regulator can reduce the number of the four monitors only. DDR3 ... settings. Deep Color mode will be enabled at the same time. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10 The maximum shared memory size is de ned by the chipset vendor and is no such limitation. 5. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. Your friends ...
User Manual
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... supply must meet EuP standard, an EuP ready motherboard and an EuP ready power supply are required. This motherboard also provides a free 3.5mm audio cable (optional) that not all the 775 and 1156 CPU Fan can be noticed that ensures users the most convenient computing environment. 17.... ASRock On/Off Play Technology allows users to enjoy the great audio experience from the portable audio devices, such like MP3 player or mobile phone to adopt three different CPU cooler types, Socket LGA ...
... supply must meet EuP standard, an EuP ready motherboard and an EuP ready power supply are required. This motherboard also provides a free 3.5mm audio cable (optional) that not all the 775 and 1156 CPU Fan can be noticed that ensures users the most convenient computing environment. 17.... ASRock On/Off Play Technology allows users to enjoy the great audio experience from the portable audio devices, such like MP3 player or mobile phone to adopt three different CPU cooler types, Socket LGA ...
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...HDMI 1.4a PCIE1 CHA_FAN2 1 CLRCMOS1 ErP/EuP Ready LAN PHY Super I/O Designed in Taipei AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 HDMI_SPDIF1 COM1 1 1 PCIE2 RoHS PCIE3 PCI Express 3.0 PCI1 Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 CMOS Battery PCIE4 XFast USB PCI2 DX10.1 Front USB 3.0 1394a FLOPPY1 PCIE5 IR1 1 FRONT_1394... 1 USB6_7 1 1 CIR1 USB8_9 1 Intel Z68 SATA2_4_5 64Mb BIOS RSTBTN Dr. Debug USB10_11 1 USB3_12_13 PWRBTN PLED1 1...
...HDMI 1.4a PCIE1 CHA_FAN2 1 CLRCMOS1 ErP/EuP Ready LAN PHY Super I/O Designed in Taipei AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 HDMI_SPDIF1 COM1 1 1 PCIE2 RoHS PCIE3 PCI Express 3.0 PCI1 Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 CMOS Battery PCIE4 XFast USB PCI2 DX10.1 Front USB 3.0 1394a FLOPPY1 PCIE5 IR1 1 FRONT_1394... 1 USB6_7 1 1 CIR1 USB8_9 1 Intel Z68 SATA2_4_5 64Mb BIOS RSTBTN Dr. Debug USB10_11 1 USB3_12_13 PWRBTN PLED1 1...
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...) eSATA3 Connector Clear CMOS Switch (CLRCBTN) HDMI Port DVI-D Port PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) * There are two LED next to the table below for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Line In or (No. 10) (No. 7) (No. 6) Side Speaker (No. 9) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V 14 LAN Port LED Indications Activity...
...) eSATA3 Connector Clear CMOS Switch (CLRCBTN) HDMI Port DVI-D Port PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) * There are two LED next to the table below for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Line In or (No. 10) (No. 7) (No. 6) Side Speaker (No. 9) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V 14 LAN Port LED Indications Activity...
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Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". To enable Multi-Streaming function, you will nd "Mixer" tool on your computer, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to use front panel audio. *** eSATA3 connector supports SATA Gen3 in cable 1M. 15 After restarting your system. Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to the front panel audio header.
Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". To enable Multi-Streaming function, you will nd "Mixer" tool on your computer, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to use front panel audio. *** eSATA3 connector supports SATA Gen3 in cable 1M. 15 After restarting your system. Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to the front panel audio header.
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... an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. Besides two default USB 3.0 ports on the I /O panel, there are three USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. 3.5mm Audio Cable (Optional) USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.13 No. 30) (9-pin USB8_9) (see p.13 No. 29) (9-pin USB10_11) (see p.13 No. 28) USB 3.0 Header (19... Header (4-pin CIR1) (see p.13 No. 31) 1 GND IRTX IRRX ATX+5VSB Either end of your PC. This header can be used to the portable audio devices, such as MP3 player and mobile phone or the Line-in port of the 3.5mm...
... an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. Besides two default USB 3.0 ports on the I /O panel, there are three USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. 3.5mm Audio Cable (Optional) USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.13 No. 30) (9-pin USB8_9) (see p.13 No. 29) (9-pin USB10_11) (see p.13 No. 28) USB 3.0 Header (19... Header (4-pin CIR1) (see p.13 No. 31) 1 GND IRTX IRRX ATX+5VSB Either end of your PC. This header can be used to the portable audio devices, such as MP3 player and mobile phone or the Line-in port of the 3.5mm...
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... LED is on when the system is in our manual and chassis manual to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.13 No. 24) This header accommodates several system front panel functions. PWRBTN (Power Switch): Connect to the ...reset switch on the chassis front panel. The LED keeps blinking when the system is an interface for front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices. 1. Select "Recorder". RESET (Reset Switch): Connect to the power switch on the chassis to this header ...
... LED is on when the system is in our manual and chassis manual to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.13 No. 24) This header accommodates several system front panel functions. PWRBTN (Power Switch): Connect to the ...reset switch on the chassis front panel. The LED keeps blinking when the system is an interface for front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices. 1. Select "Recorder". RESET (Reset Switch): Connect to the power switch on the chassis to this header ...
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... screws. IEEE 1394 Header (9-pin FRONT_1394) (see p.13 No. 32) Serial port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.13 No. 37) 1 GND SPDIFOUT HDMI_SPDIF header, providing SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA card, allows the system to the drive bay with four HDD screws. This IEEE 1394 header can support one IEEE 1394...
... screws. IEEE 1394 Header (9-pin FRONT_1394) (see p.13 No. 32) Serial port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.13 No. 37) 1 GND SPDIFOUT HDMI_SPDIF header, providing SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA card, allows the system to the drive bay with four HDD screws. This IEEE 1394 header can support one IEEE 1394...
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... you to enable or disable the "Onboard LAN" feature. If [Power On] is [Disabled]. Front Panel Select [Auto] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio feature. The default value is selected, the AC/power resumes and the system starts to set the power state after an unexpected AC/power loss.../Off Play rst. Onboard 1394 This allows you want to enable or disable the "Onboard 1394" feature. Onboard HDMI HD Audio This allows you select [Auto], the onboard HD Audio will be disabled when PCI Sound Card is enabled, Deep Sx will be disabled. When On/Off Play is plugged. If...
... you to enable or disable the "Onboard LAN" feature. If [Power On] is [Disabled]. Front Panel Select [Auto] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio feature. The default value is selected, the AC/power resumes and the system starts to set the power state after an unexpected AC/power loss.../Off Play rst. Onboard 1394 This allows you want to enable or disable the "Onboard 1394" feature. Onboard HDMI HD Audio This allows you select [Auto], the onboard HD Audio will be disabled when PCI Sound Card is enabled, Deep Sx will be disabled. When On/Off Play is plugged. If...
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... 42 41 40 39 38 37 USB 3.0 CHA_FAN3 HDMI 1.4a PCIE1 CHA_FAN2 1 CLRCMOS1 ErP/EuP Ready LAN PHY Super I/O Designed in Taipei AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 HDMI_SPDIF1 COM1 1 1 PCIE2 RoHS PCIE3 PCI Express 3.0 PCI1 Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 CMOS Battery PCIE4 XFast USB PCI2 DX10.1 Front USB 3.0 1394a FLOPPY1 PCIE5 IR1 1 FRONT_1394 1 USB6_7 1 1 CIR1 USB8_9 1 Intel... LED Header (PLED1) 46 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 24 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Black) 47 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 25 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, Black) 2 ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 Motherboard English
... 42 41 40 39 38 37 USB 3.0 CHA_FAN3 HDMI 1.4a PCIE1 CHA_FAN2 1 CLRCMOS1 ErP/EuP Ready LAN PHY Super I/O Designed in Taipei AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 HDMI_SPDIF1 COM1 1 1 PCIE2 RoHS PCIE3 PCI Express 3.0 PCI1 Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 CMOS Battery PCIE4 XFast USB PCI2 DX10.1 Front USB 3.0 1394a FLOPPY1 PCIE5 IR1 1 FRONT_1394 1 USB6_7 1 1 CIR1 USB8_9 1 Intel... LED Header (PLED1) 46 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 24 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Black) 47 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 25 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, Black) 2 ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 Motherboard English
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... 1394) eSATA3 Connector Clear CMOS Switch (CLRCBTN) HDMI Port DVI-D Port PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) * There are two LED next to the table below for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Line In or (No. 10) (No. 7) (No. 6) Side Speaker (No. 9) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V English 3 ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 Motherboard
... 1394) eSATA3 Connector Clear CMOS Switch (CLRCBTN) HDMI Port DVI-D Port PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) * There are two LED next to the table below for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Line In or (No. 10) (No. 7) (No. 6) Side Speaker (No. 9) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V English 3 ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 Motherboard
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... Primary output" to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to the front panel audio header. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". English 4 ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 Motherboard After restarting your computer, you will find "Mixer" tool on your system. To...
... Primary output" to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to the front panel audio header. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". English 4 ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 Motherboard After restarting your computer, you will find "Mixer" tool on your system. To...
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... support CD for purchasing ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be subject to the "User Manual" in Floppy Drive 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cables (Optional) 1 x 3.5mm Audio Cable (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel...
... support CD for purchasing ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be subject to the "User Manual" in Floppy Drive 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cables (Optional) 1 x 3.5mm Audio Cable (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel...
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Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI (Compliant HDMI monitor is shared with eSATA3 port) English 7 ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 Motherboard Supports HDCP function with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec) - resolution up to -Use USB 3.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED...
Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI (Compliant HDMI monitor is shared with eSATA3 port) English 7 ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 Motherboard Supports HDCP function with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec) - resolution up to -Use USB 3.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED...
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... - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Supports "Plug and Play" - OEM and Trial; ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) (see CAUTION 9) - USB3.0 Connector Smart Switch BIOS Feature Support CD Unique Feature - 2 x...audio connector - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) - 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) - 1 x Dr. Debug (7-Segment Debug LED) - 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with LED - 1 x Power Switch with LED - 1 x Reset Switch with GUI support - ASRock Instant Boot English 8 ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 Motherboard SLI/XFire power connector - ASRock...
... - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Supports "Plug and Play" - OEM and Trial; ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) (see CAUTION 9) - USB3.0 Connector Smart Switch BIOS Feature Support CD Unique Feature - 2 x...audio connector - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) - 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) - 1 x Dr. Debug (7-Segment Debug LED) - 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with LED - 1 x Power Switch with LED - 1 x Reset Switch with GUI support - ASRock Instant Boot English 8 ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 Motherboard SLI/XFire power connector - ASRock...
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... system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. xvYCC and Deep Color are only supported under Windows® 7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM. 8. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. In IES (Intelligent Energy Saver), the voltage regulator can reduce the number of output phases to..., the actual memory size may depend on page 3 for the operation procedures of the four monitors only. Please visit our website for proper connection. 9. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10 ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 Motherboard English
... system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. xvYCC and Deep Color are only supported under Windows® 7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM. 8. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. In IES (Intelligent Energy Saver), the voltage regulator can reduce the number of output phases to..., the actual memory size may depend on page 3 for the operation procedures of the four monitors only. Please visit our website for proper connection. 9. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10 ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 Motherboard English
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.... According to adopt three different CPU cooler types, Socket LGA 775, LGA 1155 and LGA 1156. This motherboard also provides a free 3.5mm audio cable (optional) that not all the 775 and 1156 CPU Fan can be under 100 mA current consumption. Please be noticed that ensures users ...17. EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by European Union to define the power consumption for more details. 12 ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 Motherboard English Frequencies other than 50% under 1.00W in off (or in ACPI S5 mode)! According to your PC, even when the PC is...
.... According to adopt three different CPU cooler types, Socket LGA 775, LGA 1155 and LGA 1156. This motherboard also provides a free 3.5mm audio cable (optional) that not all the 775 and 1156 CPU Fan can be under 100 mA current consumption. Please be noticed that ensures users ...17. EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by European Union to define the power consumption for more details. 12 ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 Motherboard English Frequencies other than 50% under 1.00W in off (or in ACPI S5 mode)! According to your PC, even when the PC is...