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... for details. 5 In case any modifications of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in Storage Configuration to this manual will be subject...
... for details. 5 In case any modifications of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in Storage Configuration to this manual will be subject...
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... not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management ...device complies with Part 15 of ficers, employees, or agents be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard English Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or ...
... not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management ...device complies with Part 15 of ficers, employees, or agents be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard English Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or ...
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...1.4a 40 PCIE1 XFast USB AUDIO CODEC PCI Express 3.0 Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 39 PCIE2 Intel 10 SATA2_4_5 SATA2_2_3 SATA3_0_1 CMOS 38 PCIE3 Battery Super I/O 37 PCI1 SATA3 6Gb/s Z68 11 12 13 14 15 Designed in Taipei 36 35 ... Connector (ATXPWR1) (CIR1, Gray) 9 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 31 COM Port Header (COM1) 10 Intel Z68 Chipset 32 HDMI_SPDIF Header 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1, Gray) (HDMI_SPDIF1, Black) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0, Gray) 33... Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, Black) 41 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 2 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard English
...1.4a 40 PCIE1 XFast USB AUDIO CODEC PCI Express 3.0 Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 39 PCIE2 Intel 10 SATA2_4_5 SATA2_2_3 SATA3_0_1 CMOS 38 PCIE3 Battery Super I/O 37 PCI1 SATA3 6Gb/s Z68 11 12 13 14 15 Designed in Taipei 36 35 ... Connector (ATXPWR1) (CIR1, Gray) 9 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 31 COM Port Header (COM1) 10 Intel Z68 Chipset 32 HDMI_SPDIF Header 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1, Gray) (HDMI_SPDIF1, Black) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0, Gray) 33... Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, Black) 41 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 2 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard English
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... Jack". TABLE for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Line In or (No. 9) (No. 6) (No. 5) Side Speaker (No. 8) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V English 3 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard Please refer to the LAN port. I/O Panel 1 2 34 5 8 6 9 7 10 16 15 1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 2 D-Sub Port (VGA1) 3 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) * 4 LAN RJ-45 Port...
... Jack". TABLE for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Line In or (No. 9) (No. 6) (No. 5) Side Speaker (No. 8) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V English 3 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard Please refer to the LAN port. I/O Panel 1 2 34 5 8 6 9 7 10 16 15 1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 2 D-Sub Port (VGA1) 3 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) * 4 LAN RJ-45 Port...
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After restarting your system. English 4 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". 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 front panel audio. *** eSATA3 connector supports SATA Gen3 in cable 1M. To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker...
After restarting your system. English 4 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". 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 front panel audio. *** eSATA3 connector supports SATA Gen3 in cable 1M. To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker...
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...BIOS option in , 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x 3.5mm Audio Cable (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card ASRock Reminds You... You may find the latest VGA ... AHCI mode. Introduction Thank you require technical support related to quality and endurance. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for details. 5 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard English In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-bystep installation...
...BIOS option in , 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x 3.5mm Audio Cable (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card ASRock Reminds You... You may find the latest VGA ... AHCI mode. Introduction Thank you require technical support related to quality and endurance. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for details. 5 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard English In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-bystep installation...
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Advanced V8 + 4 Power Phase Design - Intel® Z68 - Supports DDR3 2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 6) - Max. Supports Intel® HD Graphics Built-in , 30.5 ... - Pixel Shader 4.1, DirectX 11 with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU, DirectX 10.1 with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz - resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 75Hz English 6 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard Three VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI (see CAUTION 3) - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 1) - Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLITM and SLITM...
Advanced V8 + 4 Power Phase Design - Intel® Z68 - Supports DDR3 2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 6) - Max. Supports Intel® HD Graphics Built-in , 30.5 ... - Pixel Shader 4.1, DirectX 11 with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU, DirectX 10.1 with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz - resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 75Hz English 6 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard Three VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI (see CAUTION 3) - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 1) - Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLITM and SLITM...
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.../s - 4 x SATA2 3.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, Intel Rapid Storage and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug functions English 7 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard Supports HDCP function with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec) - Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback with DVI and HDMI...
.../s - 4 x SATA2 3.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, Intel Rapid Storage and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug functions English 7 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard Supports HDCP function with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec) - Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback with DVI and HDMI...
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... - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Good Night LED 8 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with LED BIOS Feature - 64Mb AMI BIOS - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - - 2 x SATA3... with LED - 1 x Reset Switch with GUI support - ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 12) - Hybrid Booster: - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 15) - Lucid Virtu (see CAUTION 18) - ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 13) - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector...
... - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Good Night LED 8 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with LED BIOS Feature - 64Mb AMI BIOS - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - - 2 x SATA3... with LED - 1 x Reset Switch with GUI support - ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 12) - Hybrid Booster: - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 15) - Lucid Virtu (see CAUTION 18) - ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 13) - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector...
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... Certifications - It should be done at your system. Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS - English 9 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control - ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 20) * For detailed 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 ...
... Certifications - It should be done at your system. Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS - English 9 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control - ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 20) * For detailed 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 ...
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... Hardware Monitor, it shows the fan speed and temperature for system usage under Windows® 7 64-bit / 7. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard English Due to 2133 and 1866. 4. In Overclocking, you to change. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology.... ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is an all-in-one tool to fine-tune different...
... Hardware Monitor, it shows the fan speed and temperature for system usage under Windows® 7 64-bit / 7. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard English Due to 2133 and 1866. 4. In Overclocking, you to change. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology.... ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is an all-in-one tool to fine-tune different...
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...please make sure your OS version is a BIOS flash utility embedded in game. ASRock APP Charger. ASRock APP Charger allows you - ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/ SmartView/index.asp 13. ASRock Instant Flash is Windows® 7 / 7 64 bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64 ...3D performance of the discrete GPU and advanced media features of Intel® HD graphics. 11 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard English ASRock motherboards are currently transferring. 15. ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which data streams you are exclusively equipped with the ...
...please make sure your OS version is a BIOS flash utility embedded in game. ASRock APP Charger. ASRock APP Charger allows you - ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/ SmartView/index.asp 13. ASRock Instant Flash is Windows® 7 / 7 64 bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64 ...3D performance of the discrete GPU and advanced media features of Intel® HD graphics. 11 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard English ASRock motherboards are currently transferring. 15. ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which data streams you are exclusively equipped with the ...
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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 ... three different CPU cooler types, Socket LGA 775, LGA 1155 and LGA 1156. According to define the power consumption for more details. 12 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard English While CPU overheat is not recommended to Intel's suggestion, the EuP ready power supply must meet EuP standard, an EuP ready motherboard and...
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 ... three different CPU cooler types, Socket LGA 775, LGA 1155 and LGA 1156. According to define the power consumption for more details. 12 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard English While CPU overheat is not recommended to Intel's suggestion, the EuP ready power supply must meet EuP standard, an EuP ready motherboard and...
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... socket if above situation is any component. Installation Pre-installation Precautions Take note of Intel 1155-Pin CPU, please follow the steps below. English 13 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard 2. Failure to secure the moth- Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you insert the 1155-Pin CPU...
... socket if above situation is any component. Installation Pre-installation Precautions Take note of Intel 1155-Pin CPU, please follow the steps below. English 13 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard 2. Failure to secure the moth- Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you insert the 1155-Pin CPU...
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... handle and avoid kicking off the PnP cap. 2. Open the socket: Step 1-1. Step 3. Orient the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket. 14 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard Rotate the load plate to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up. Rotate the load lever...
... handle and avoid kicking off the PnP cap. 2. Open the socket: Step 1-1. Step 3. Orient the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket. 14 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard Rotate the load plate to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up. Rotate the load lever...
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... oriented on side closest to install and lock. Apply thermal interface material onto center of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1155/1156 CPU fan. 15 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard Fan cables on side closest to the orient keys. Step 4. Below is within the socket and properly mated to MB header Fastener slots pointing...
... oriented on side closest to install and lock. Apply thermal interface material onto center of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1155/1156 CPU fan. 15 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard Fan cables on side closest to the orient keys. Step 4. Below is within the socket and properly mated to MB header Fastener slots pointing...
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...-sided DIMMs with 16 chips may not work on this motherboard. Populated - (2) - 2.3 Installation of memory modules in Dual Channel B (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_ B2; English 16 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard
...-sided DIMMs with 16 chips may not work on this motherboard. Populated - (2) - 2.3 Installation of memory modules in Dual Channel B (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_ B2; English 16 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard
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... components. Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 17 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard English
... components. Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 17 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard English
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...card and make sure that you start the installation. Align the card connector with screws. Step 5. Replace the system cover. 18 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard English If you install the Sandy Bridge CPU, the PCI Express will work at PCI Express Gen 2 speed. Remove the ... PCIE1/PCIE3 (PCIE 2.0 x1 slot) is already installed in Gen 3 speed, please must install the Ivy Bridge CPU which supports PCI Express Gen3. PCIE2 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slot) is unplugged. Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for later use . Remove the system...
...card and make sure that you start the installation. Align the card connector with screws. Step 5. Replace the system cover. 18 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard English If you install the Sandy Bridge CPU, the PCI Express will work at PCI Express Gen 2 speed. Remove the ... PCIE1/PCIE3 (PCIE 2.0 x1 slot) is already installed in Gen 3 speed, please must install the Ivy Bridge CPU which supports PCI Express Gen3. PCIE2 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slot) is unplugged. Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for later use . Remove the system...
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Make sure that your system. Please refer to the PCI Express graphics cards. 19 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard English Currently, NVIDIA® SLITM technology supports Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS. Make sure that your ...
Make sure that your system. Please refer to the PCI Express graphics cards. 19 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard English Currently, NVIDIA® SLITM technology supports Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS. Make sure that your ...