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... it is recommended to set the BIOS option in , 24.4 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock Z68M/USB3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock Z68M/USB3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information... of the motherboard and stepby-step guide to the "User Manual" in our support CD for purchasing ASRock Z68M/USB3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of this motherboard,...
... it is recommended to set the BIOS option in , 24.4 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock Z68M/USB3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock Z68M/USB3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information... of the motherboard and stepby-step guide to the "User Manual" in our support CD for purchasing ASRock Z68M/USB3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of this motherboard,...
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..., a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, ...and should not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are furnished for a particular purpose. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any errors or omissions that may apply,...
..., a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, ...and should not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are furnished for a particular purpose. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any errors or omissions that may apply,...
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... USB 2.0 T: USB4 Top: B: USB5 RJ-45 6 SATA3_0 IR1 1 Top: CTR BASS Center: REAR SPK Bottom: Optical SPDIF PWR_FAN1 LAN PHY 7 Z68M/USB3 CMOS Battery 8 SATA3_1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN SATA3 6Gb/s CHA_FAN1 32 HDMI 1.4a 31 PCIE1 PCI Express 2.0 ErP/EuP Ready RoHS ... PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE3, White) 31 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2, White) 32 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1, Blue) 33 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 2 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English
... USB 2.0 T: USB4 Top: B: USB5 RJ-45 6 SATA3_0 IR1 1 Top: CTR BASS Center: REAR SPK Bottom: Optical SPDIF PWR_FAN1 LAN PHY 7 Z68M/USB3 CMOS Battery 8 SATA3_1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN SATA3 6Gb/s CHA_FAN1 32 HDMI 1.4a 31 PCIE1 PCI Express 2.0 ErP/EuP Ready RoHS ... PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE3, White) 31 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2, White) 32 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1, Blue) 33 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 2 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English
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... the table below 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 3 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English See the table below for the LAN port LED indications. TABLE for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use...
... the table below 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 3 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English See the table below for the LAN port LED indications. TABLE for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use...
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To enable Multi-Streaming function, you will find "Mixer" tool on your computer, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to the front panel audio header. English 4 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard After restarting your system. Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use front panel audio. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok".
To enable Multi-Streaming function, you will find "Mixer" tool on your computer, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to the front panel audio header. English 4 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard After restarting your system. Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use front panel audio. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok".
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... to change without further notice. More detailed information of this manual will be subject to quality and endurance. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for purchasing ASRock Z68M/USB3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Introduction Thank you require technical support related to AHCI mode. This Quick Installation Guide contains...
... to change without further notice. More detailed information of this manual will be subject to quality and endurance. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for purchasing ASRock Z68M/USB3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Introduction Thank you require technical support related to AHCI mode. This Quick Installation Guide contains...
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...-DVD playback with DVI and HDMI ports - 7.1 CH HD Audio with DVI and HDMI ports - Supports HDCP function with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec) ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English Intel® Z68 - Supports HDMI 1.4a Technology with HDMI (Compliant HDMI monitor is required) (see CAUTION 1) - All Solid Capacitor design - Pixel Shader 4.1, DirectX...
...-DVD playback with DVI and HDMI ports - 7.1 CH HD Audio with DVI and HDMI ports - Supports HDCP function with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec) ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English Intel® Z68 - Supports HDMI 1.4a Technology with HDMI (Compliant HDMI monitor is required) (see CAUTION 1) - All Solid Capacitor design - Pixel Shader 4.1, DirectX...
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... Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports LAN Cable Detection - Supports THX TruStudioTM - Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - Front panel audio connector 7 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x D-Sub Port...
... Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports LAN Cable Detection - Supports THX TruStudioTM - Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - Front panel audio connector 7 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x D-Sub Port...
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... in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third-party overclocking tools. xvYCC and Deep Color are idle without 9 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. In Hardware Monitor, it shows ...realize that there is including Hardware Monitor, Fan Control, Overclocking, OC DNA and IES. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is an all-in-one tool to fine-tune different system functions in EDID. Besides, ...
... in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third-party overclocking tools. xvYCC and Deep Color are idle without 9 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. In Hardware Monitor, it shows ...realize that there is including Hardware Monitor, Fan Control, Overclocking, OC DNA and IES. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is an all-in-one tool to fine-tune different system functions in EDID. Besides, ...
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... download files simultaneously. The performance may depend on -the-go. Real-Time Analysis of Intel® HD graphics. 10 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English ASRock APP Charger. To use FAT32/16/12 file system. 10. Please visit our website for you can enjoy benefi... access, which data streams you to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 11. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/ SmartView/index.asp 12. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you keep in a few clicks...
... download files simultaneously. The performance may depend on -the-go. Real-Time Analysis of Intel® HD graphics. 10 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English ASRock APP Charger. To use FAT32/16/12 file system. 10. Please visit our website for you can enjoy benefi... access, which data streams you to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 11. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/ SmartView/index.asp 12. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you keep in a few clicks...
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... system. Please be noticed that notall the 775 and 1156 CPU Fan can be under 100 mA current consumption. EuP, stands for more details. 11 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English According to Intel's suggestion, the EuP ready power supply must meet EuP standard, an EuP ready motherboard and an EuP ready power supply...
... system. Please be noticed that notall the 775 and 1156 CPU Fan can be under 100 mA current consumption. EuP, stands for more details. 11 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English According to Intel's suggestion, the EuP ready power supply must meet EuP standard, an EuP ready motherboard and an EuP ready power supply...
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... you insert the 1155-Pin CPU into the socket if above situation is any component, place it on the carpet or the like. English 12 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard Doing so may cause severe damage to insert the CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there...
... you insert the 1155-Pin CPU into the socket if above situation is any component, place it on the carpet or the like. English 12 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard Doing so may cause severe damage to insert the CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there...
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... notch 1155-Pin CPU alignment key 1155-Pin Socket For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key notches of the socket. 13 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English Rotate the load plate to fully open position at approximately 135 degrees. Open the socket: Step 1-1. Hold the CPU by depressing down and...
... notch 1155-Pin CPU alignment key 1155-Pin Socket For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key notches of the socket. 13 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English Rotate the load plate to fully open position at approximately 135 degrees. Open the socket: Step 1-1. Hold the CPU by depressing down and...
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... socket and properly mated to the orient keys. Apply thermal interface material onto center of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1155/1156 CPU fan. 14 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English Step 3. Align fasteners with fan operation or contact other components. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down on the socket surface. Step 6. Secure...
... socket and properly mated to the orient keys. Apply thermal interface material onto center of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1155/1156 CPU fan. 14 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English Step 3. Align fasteners with fan operation or contact other components. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down on the socket surface. Step 6. Secure...
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... into the slot until the retaining clips at single channel mode. 1. It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. It is properly seated. 15 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English Step 2. It will operate at both ends fully snap back in one memory module or two non-identical memory modules, it is not...
... into the slot until the retaining clips at single channel mode. 1. It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. It is properly seated. 15 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English Step 2. It will operate at both ends fully snap back in one memory module or two non-identical memory modules, it is not...
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...). Align the card connector with screws. Step 6. Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for later use . Replace the system cover. 16 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English Fasten the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is used for PCI Express x16 lane...
...). Align the card connector with screws. Step 6. Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for later use . Replace the system cover. 16 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English Fasten the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is used for PCI Express x16 lane...
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... 2. You can drive same or different display contents. 2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features Dual Monitor Feature This motherboard supports dual monitor feature. English 17 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard
... 2. You can drive same or different display contents. 2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features Dual Monitor Feature This motherboard supports dual monitor feature. English 17 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard
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... I/O panel, connect D-Sub monitor cable to this monitor". A. D. Click "Extend my Windows desktop onto this motherboard. 4. Boot your card, one , two, three and four. 18 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English If you use multiple monitors with your system. Right-click the display icon and select "Attached", if necessary. Set the "Screen Resolution" and...
... I/O panel, connect D-Sub monitor cable to this monitor". A. D. Click "Extend my Windows desktop onto this motherboard. 4. Boot your card, one , two, three and four. 18 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English If you use multiple monitors with your system. Right-click the display icon and select "Attached", if necessary. Set the "Screen Resolution" and...
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... about HDCP function. What is supported on this motherboard, you need to the increase in manufacturers employing HDCP in their equipment, it is compatible. 19 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English Click the number "2" icon. Click "OK" to save your monitors that you move items from one monitor to a compliant display. Click and drag...
... about HDCP function. What is supported on this motherboard, you need to the increase in manufacturers employing HDCP in their equipment, it is compatible. 19 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English Click the number "2" icon. Click "OK" to save your monitors that you move items from one monitor to a compliant display. Click and drag...
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...enabled, the other front USB port. The Multi-Angle CIR Receiver does not support Hot-Plug function. Only one of the chassis on ASRock motherboard. Connect the front USB cable to the USB 2.0 header on the market. 3. English 3 CIR sensors in different angles 1.... quick installation and usage of ASRock motherboards. Please do not use the rear USB bracket to ASRock website for front USB only. 2.6 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide ASRock Smart Remote is only used for the motherboard support list: http://www.asrock.com 20 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard Please refer to the...
...enabled, the other front USB port. The Multi-Angle CIR Receiver does not support Hot-Plug function. Only one of the chassis on ASRock motherboard. Connect the front USB cable to the USB 2.0 header on the market. 3. English 3 CIR sensors in different angles 1.... quick installation and usage of ASRock motherboards. Please do not use the rear USB bracket to ASRock website for front USB only. 2.6 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide ASRock Smart Remote is only used for the motherboard support list: http://www.asrock.com 20 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard Please refer to the...