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Z68 Pro3 Gen3 User Manual Version 1.0 Published August 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1
Z68 Pro3 Gen3 User Manual Version 1.0 Published August 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1
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...Factor: 12.0-in x 7.5-in our support CD for speci c information about the model you for purchasing ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the con guration guide to BIOS setup and ...will be subject to the "User Manual" in , 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... In case any modi cations of this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction...
...Factor: 12.0-in x 7.5-in our support CD for speci c information about the model you for purchasing ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the con guration guide to BIOS setup and ...will be subject to the "User Manual" in , 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... In case any modi cations of this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction...
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... up to 2048x1536 @ 75Hz - Supports DVI with Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU - resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz - Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology - Intel® Z68 - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 4) - shared memory 1759MB (see CAUTION 7) - Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and HBR (High Bit Rate...
... up to 2048x1536 @ 75Hz - Supports DVI with Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU - resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz - Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology - Intel® Z68 - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 4) - shared memory 1759MB (see CAUTION 7) - Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and HBR (High Bit Rate...
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... CHA_FAN1 PHY PCIE1 SATA2_5 SATA2_3 SATA3_1 XFast LAN 10 33 32 PCIE2 CMOS Battery RoHS SATA2_4 SATA2_2 SATA3_0 31 Super I/O PCIE3 PCI Express 3.0 Z68 Pro3 Gen3 11 12 SATA3 6Gb/s 13 ErP/EuP Ready 30 29 PCIE4 AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 1 1 COM1 PCI1 XFast USB CLRCMOS1 1 PCI2...Connector (SATA2_2, Black) 29 PCI Slots (PCI1-2) 13 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_4, Black) 30 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE4, Black) 14 Intel Z68 Chipset 31 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3, Black) 15 64Mb SPI Flash 32 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2, Black) 16 Chassis Fan Connector...
... CHA_FAN1 PHY PCIE1 SATA2_5 SATA2_3 SATA3_1 XFast LAN 10 33 32 PCIE2 CMOS Battery RoHS SATA2_4 SATA2_2 SATA3_0 31 Super I/O PCIE3 PCI Express 3.0 Z68 Pro3 Gen3 11 12 SATA3 6Gb/s 13 ErP/EuP Ready 30 29 PCIE4 AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 1 1 COM1 PCI1 XFast USB CLRCMOS1 1 PCI2...Connector (SATA2_2, Black) 29 PCI Slots (PCI1-2) 13 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_4, Black) 30 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE4, Black) 14 Intel Z68 Chipset 31 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3, Black) 15 64Mb SPI Flash 32 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2, Black) 16 Chassis Fan Connector...
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... of the SATA data cable to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. 2.12 Serial ATA3 (SATA3) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts Intel® Z68 chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks and RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, Intel Rapid...disks on this motherboard for internal storage devices. 2.11 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts Intel® Z68 chipset that supports Serial ATA3 (SATA3) hard disks and RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, Intel Rapid Storage and Intel Smart Response...
... of the SATA data cable to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. 2.12 Serial ATA3 (SATA3) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts Intel® Z68 chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks and RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, Intel Rapid...disks on this motherboard for internal storage devices. 2.11 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts Intel® Z68 chipset that supports Serial ATA3 (SATA3) hard disks and RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, Intel Rapid Storage and Intel Smart Response...
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...However, please note that it cannot perform Hot Plug if the OS has been installed into the SATA / SATAII HDD. Intel® Z68 chipset provides hardware support for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new programming interface for SATA host controllers developed thru a joint industry effort... the OS has been installed into the SATA3 HDD. What is Hot Plug Function? NOTE What is Hot Swap Function? Intel® Z68 chipset provides hardware support for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new programming interface for SATA host controllers developed thru a joint industry ...
...However, please note that it cannot perform Hot Plug if the OS has been installed into the SATA / SATAII HDD. Intel® Z68 chipset provides hardware support for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new programming interface for SATA host controllers developed thru a joint industry effort... the OS has been installed into the SATA3 HDD. What is Hot Plug Function? NOTE What is Hot Swap Function? Intel® Z68 chipset provides hardware support for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new programming interface for SATA host controllers developed thru a joint industry ...
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b. When you see "Where do you system. or Please copy the file from ASRock website. (http://download.asrock.com/drivers/Intel/SATA/Floppy_Win7-64_Win7_Vista64_ Vista_XP64_XP(v10.6.0.1002)Z68.zip) and unzip the file into a USB flash disk. c. Put into your OS: 1. Press to ...please follow below instructions to install your Windows® installation disc. Start Windows® Installation. You can download the driver from ASRock motherboard support CD. (Please copy the files under following path in RAID Mode If you want to boot. Please refer...
b. When you see "Where do you system. or Please copy the file from ASRock website. (http://download.asrock.com/drivers/Intel/SATA/Floppy_Win7-64_Win7_Vista64_ Vista_XP64_XP(v10.6.0.1002)Z68.zip) and unzip the file into a USB flash disk. c. Put into your OS: 1. Press to ...please follow below instructions to install your Windows® installation disc. Start Windows® Installation. You can download the driver from ASRock motherboard support CD. (Please copy the files under following path in RAID Mode If you want to boot. Please refer...
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...this guide are used only for backup purpose, without written consent of the FCC Rules. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in Perchlorate Best Management Practices...in advance. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may cause undesired operation. Products and corporate names appearing in this guide. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and...
...this guide are used only for backup purpose, without written consent of the FCC Rules. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in Perchlorate Best Management Practices...in advance. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may cause undesired operation. Products and corporate names appearing in this guide. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and...
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... SATA3_1 XFast LAN 10 33 32 PCIE2 CMOS Battery RoHS SATA2_4 SATA2_2 SATA3_0 31 Super I/O PCIE3 PCI Express 3.0 Z68 Pro3 Gen3 11 12 SATA3 6Gb/s 13 ErP/EuP Ready 30 29 PCIE4 AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 1 1 COM1 PCI1...29 PCI Slots (PCI1-2) 13 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_4, Black) 30 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE4, Black) 14 Intel Z68 Chipset 31 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3, Black) 15 64Mb SPI Flash 32 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2, ... 18 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Black) 35 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 2 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English
... SATA3_1 XFast LAN 10 33 32 PCIE2 CMOS Battery RoHS SATA2_4 SATA2_2 SATA3_0 31 Super I/O PCIE3 PCI Express 3.0 Z68 Pro3 Gen3 11 12 SATA3 6Gb/s 13 ErP/EuP Ready 30 29 PCIE4 AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 1 1 COM1 PCI1...29 PCI Slots (PCI1-2) 13 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_4, Black) 30 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE4, Black) 14 Intel Z68 Chipset 31 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3, Black) 15 64Mb SPI Flash 32 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2, ... 18 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Black) 35 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 2 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English
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... port. TABLE for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Line In or (No. 8) (No. 5) (No. 4) Side Speaker (No. 7) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V English 3 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard I/O Panel 1 2 14 13 1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 2 D-Sub Port * 3 LAN RJ-45 Port 4 Central / Bass (Orange) 5 Rear Speaker (Black) 6 Optical SPDIF Out Port 7 Line In...
... port. TABLE for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Line In or (No. 8) (No. 5) (No. 4) Side Speaker (No. 7) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V English 3 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard I/O Panel 1 2 14 13 1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 2 D-Sub Port * 3 LAN RJ-45 Port 4 Central / Bass (Orange) 5 Rear Speaker (Black) 6 Optical SPDIF Out Port 7 Line In...
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Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you will find "Mixer" tool on your computer, 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. After restarting your system. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". English 4 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to use front panel audio.
Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you will find "Mixer" tool on your computer, 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. After restarting your system. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". English 4 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to use front panel audio.
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... VistaTM / VistaTM 64bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in our support CD for purchasing ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. More detailed information of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide. Because the ... in the user manual presented in , 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... For the BIOS setup, please refer to quality and endurance. ...
... VistaTM / VistaTM 64bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in our support CD for purchasing ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. More detailed information of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide. Because the ... in the user manual presented in , 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... For the BIOS setup, please refer to quality and endurance. ...
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..., un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 6) - Supports HDCP function with Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU - Intel® Z68 - Max. Pixel Shader 4.1, DirectX 11 with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU, DirectX 10.1 with DVI and HDMI ports ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English Three VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI (see CAUTION 3) - Supports HDMI 1.4a Technology...
..., un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 6) - Supports HDCP function with Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU - Intel® Z68 - Max. Pixel Shader 4.1, DirectX 11 with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU, DirectX 10.1 with DVI and HDMI ports ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English Three VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI (see CAUTION 3) - Supports HDMI 1.4a Technology...
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Supports THX TruStudioTM - Supports PXE I /O SATA3 USB3.0 Connector - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector 7 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English Supports LAN Cable Detection - Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in/Front Speaker/...
Supports THX TruStudioTM - Supports PXE I /O SATA3 USB3.0 Connector - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector 7 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English Supports LAN Cable Detection - Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in/Front Speaker/...
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... product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third-party overclocking tools. It should be done at your system. English 9 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard FCC, CE, WHQL -
... product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third-party overclocking tools. It should be done at your system. English 9 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard FCC, CE, WHQL -
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... system. For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. In Overclocking, you to 10 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English Only K-Series CPU can reduce the number of your friends. Please check Intel® website for system usage under Windows... functions in the support CD. 2. In Hardware Monitor, it shows the fan speed and temperature for optimal system performance. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10. With this utility, you can support the same features as HDMIport. 7. CAUTION! 1. HBR is supported under...
... system. For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. In Overclocking, you to 10 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English Only K-Series CPU can reduce the number of your friends. Please check Intel® website for system usage under Windows... functions in the support CD. 2. In Hardware Monitor, it shows the fan speed and temperature for optimal system performance. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10. With this utility, you can support the same features as HDMIport. 7. CAUTION! 1. HBR is supported under...
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...is turned off (S5). ASRock motherboards are currently transferring. 15. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/ SmartView/index.asp 13. This motherboard also provides a free 3.5mm audio cable (optional) that combines your most convenient computing environment. 11 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English If you desire ...a faster, less restricted way of the device. 14. To use FAT32/16/12 file system. 11. ASRock XFast USB can watch Youtube HD video and ...
...is turned off (S5). ASRock motherboards are currently transferring. 15. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/ SmartView/index.asp 13. This motherboard also provides a free 3.5mm audio cable (optional) that combines your most convenient computing environment. 11 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English If you desire ...a faster, less restricted way of the device. 14. To use FAT32/16/12 file system. 11. ASRock XFast USB can watch Youtube HD video and ...
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... plug it is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. To improve heat dissipation, remember to define the power consumption for more details. 12 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English Please be noticed that not all the 775 and 1156 CPU Fan can be under 100 mA current consumption. Frequencies other than the...
... plug it is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. To improve heat dissipation, remember to define the power consumption for more details. 12 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English Please be noticed that not all the 775 and 1156 CPU Fan can be under 100 mA current consumption. Frequencies other than the...
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... components by the edges and do not over-tighten the screws! When placing screws into the socket if above situation is any component. English 13 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before you uninstall any motherboard settings. 1. Whenever you install motherboard components or change any component, place...
... components by the edges and do not over-tighten the screws! When placing screws into the socket if above situation is any component. English 13 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before you uninstall any motherboard settings. 1. Whenever you install motherboard components or change any component, place...
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... position at approximately 100 degrees. Step 3. Step 1. Insert the 1155-Pin CPU: Step 3-1. Orient the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket. 14 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard Step 1-2. It is recommended to use the cap tab to clear retention tab. Step 1-3. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for...
... position at approximately 100 degrees. Step 3. Step 1. Insert the 1155-Pin CPU: Step 3-1. Orient the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket. 14 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard Step 1-2. It is recommended to use the cap tab to clear retention tab. Step 1-3. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for...