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Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 User Manual Version 1.0 Published July 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1
Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 User Manual Version 1.0 Published July 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1
User Manual
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..., loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of ASRock Inc. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any interference received, including interference that may ...appear in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA,...
..., loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of ASRock Inc. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any interference received, including interference that may ...appear in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA,...
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... 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... To get better performance in Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64bit, it is recommended to this manual will be subject to AHCI mode...
... 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... To get better performance in Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64bit, it is recommended to this manual will be subject to AHCI mode...
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... FAN1, see page 13, No. 4). Step 4. Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to ensure cable does not interfere with Intel 1155Pin CPU to the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink. The white throughholes are for 1155-Pin CPU. Ensure fan cables are securely fastened and in good contact with...
... FAN1, see page 13, No. 4). Step 4. Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to ensure cable does not interfere with Intel 1155Pin CPU to the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink. The white throughholes are for 1155-Pin CPU. Ensure fan cables are securely fastened and in good contact with...
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... three CrossFireXTM components, a CrossFireXTM Ready graphics card, a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard and a CrossFireXTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to AMD graphics card manuals for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. Insert one Radeon graphics card into PCIE2 slot and the other CrossFireXTM cards that the cards are supported with intelligent...
... three CrossFireXTM components, a CrossFireXTM Ready graphics card, a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard and a CrossFireXTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to AMD graphics card manuals for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. Insert one Radeon graphics card into PCIE2 slot and the other CrossFireXTM cards that the cards are supported with intelligent...
User Manual
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... wire on this motherboard. If you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to install your system. 2. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to the front panel audio header as below: 38 This header can support two USB 2.0 ports. Each USB 2.0 header can be used to connect...
... wire on this motherboard. If you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to install your system. 2. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to the front panel audio header as below: 38 This header can support two USB 2.0 ports. Each USB 2.0 header can be used to connect...
User Manual
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...the Hot Plug operation. 3. Below operation procedure is designed only for SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. The latest SATA / SATAII / SATA3 driver is indicated in RAID / AHCI mode. Make sure your SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDD can ...motherboard package. 5. The SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDD, which are from your dealer or HDD user manual. Make sure to reduce the risk of our motherboard is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. Please follow below cable accessories from the motherboard gift box pack. SATA data cable (Red) B....
...the Hot Plug operation. 3. Below operation procedure is designed only for SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. The latest SATA / SATAII / SATA3 driver is indicated in RAID / AHCI mode. Make sure your SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDD can ...motherboard package. 5. The SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDD, which are from your dealer or HDD user manual. Make sure to reduce the risk of our motherboard is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. Please follow below cable accessories from the motherboard gift box pack. SATA data cable (Red) B....
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... 2]. The default value is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. 56 Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. Core Current Limit Use this item to load XMP setting. Additional Turbo Voltage Use this item to system stability or compatibility issue with some power...
... 2]. The default value is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. 56 Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. Core Current Limit Use this item to load XMP setting. Additional Turbo Voltage Use this item to system stability or compatibility issue with some power...
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... Mode Use this item to adjust DDR power down mode. RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) Use this item to change RAS# Active Time (tRAS) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto]. Refresh Cyle Time (tRFC) Use this item to change RAS# to change Row Precharge Time (tRP) Auto... is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [Slow] and [Fast]. The default is [Auto]. 57 RAS# Active Time (tRAS) Use this item to CAS# Delay (tRCD) Auto/Manual setting. Max: 2N. Memory Fast Boot Use this item to adjust DDR fast boot mode. Row Precharge Time (tRP) Use this item to change Refresh...
... Mode Use this item to adjust DDR power down mode. RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) Use this item to change RAS# Active Time (tRAS) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto]. Refresh Cyle Time (tRFC) Use this item to change RAS# to change Row Precharge Time (tRP) Auto... is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [Slow] and [Fast]. The default is [Auto]. 57 RAS# Active Time (tRAS) Use this item to CAS# Delay (tRCD) Auto/Manual setting. Max: 2N. Memory Fast Boot Use this item to adjust DDR fast boot mode. Row Precharge Time (tRP) Use this item to change Refresh...
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... [Auto]. CPU Core Voltage Use this to select IGPU Voltage. The default value is [Auto]. PCH Voltage Use this to change ODT NOM (CHA) Auto/Manual setting. The default value is [Auto]. ODT NOM (CHA) Use this item to select PCH Voltage. The default is [Auto]. ODT WR (CHB) Use this... item to change ODT NOM (CHB) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto]. ODT NOM (CHB) Use this item to change ODT WR (CHB) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. DRAM Voltage Use this to select DRAM...
... [Auto]. CPU Core Voltage Use this to select IGPU Voltage. The default value is [Auto]. PCH Voltage Use this to change ODT NOM (CHA) Auto/Manual setting. The default value is [Auto]. ODT NOM (CHA) Use this item to select PCH Voltage. The default is [Auto]. ODT WR (CHB) Use this... item to change ODT NOM (CHB) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto]. ODT NOM (CHB) Use this item to change ODT WR (CHB) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. DRAM Voltage Use this to select DRAM...
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..., motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. Configuration options: [Full On], [Automatic Mode] and [Manual Mode]. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Manual Mode]. The default value is value [Full On]. Configuration options: [Level 1] to enable or disable Over Temperature Protection. The...
..., motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. Configuration options: [Full On], [Automatic Mode] and [Manual Mode]. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Manual Mode]. The default value is value [Full On]. Configuration options: [Level 1] to enable or disable Over Temperature Protection. The...
Quick Installation Guide
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.../index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in our support CD for purchasing ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. 1. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to the "User Manual" 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...
.../index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in our support CD for purchasing ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. 1. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to the "User Manual" 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...
Quick Installation Guide
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...Overclocking, you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to overclock CPU frequency for optimal system performance. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard English DDR3 frequency options may be less than 4GB for the reservation for you can reduce the ...Please check the table on page 16 for the operation procedures of "User Manual" in a user-friendly interface, which is including Hardware Monitor, Fan Control, Overclocking, OC DNA and IES. ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is subject to use two of output phases...
...Overclocking, you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to overclock CPU frequency for optimal system performance. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard English DDR3 frequency options may be less than 4GB for the reservation for you can reduce the ...Please check the table on page 16 for the operation procedures of "User Manual" in a user-friendly interface, which is including Hardware Monitor, Fan Control, Overclocking, OC DNA and IES. ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is subject to use two of output phases...
Quick Installation Guide
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... other components. Apply Thermal Interface Material Step 2. The white throughholes are oriented on fastener caps with thumb to the instruction manuals of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1155/1156 CPU fan. 15 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard Verify that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.), which provides the flexible option to the CPU fan...
... other components. Apply Thermal Interface Material Step 2. The white throughholes are oriented on fastener caps with thumb to the instruction manuals of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1155/1156 CPU fan. 15 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard Verify that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.), which provides the flexible option to the CPU fan...
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... 3870 as 12-pipe cards while in a single PC. Quad CrossFireXTM feature are properly seated on the slots. 23 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard English CrossFireXTM technology offers the most advantageous means available of different operating modes with Service Pack 2 / VistaTM /... Graphics Card Setup 2.6.1.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to AMD graphics card manuals for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. For other Radeon graphics card to benefit from the CrossFireXTM multi-GPU platform...
... 3870 as 12-pipe cards while in a single PC. Quad CrossFireXTM feature are properly seated on the slots. 23 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard English CrossFireXTM technology offers the most advantageous means available of different operating modes with Service Pack 2 / VistaTM /... Graphics Card Setup 2.6.1.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to AMD graphics card manuals for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. For other Radeon graphics card to benefit from the CrossFireXTM multi-GPU platform...
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... you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to install your system. 2. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to the front panel audio header as below: 33 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard English High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. This header can...
... you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to install your system. 2. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to the front panel audio header as below: 33 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard English High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. This header can...
Quick Installation Guide
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3. If you wish to display the menus. 44 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard English Software Support CD information This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-... Information The Flash Memory on the system chassis. The Support CD that will display the Main Menu automatically if "AUTORUN" is designed to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in your CD-ROM drive. otherwise, POST continues with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that came with its...
3. If you wish to display the menus. 44 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard English Software Support CD information This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-... Information The Flash Memory on the system chassis. The Support CD that will display the Main Menu automatically if "AUTORUN" is designed to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in your CD-ROM drive. otherwise, POST continues with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that came with its...
Quick Installation Guide
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... 1.1 華擎 Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 主板 (ATX 規格 : 12.0 英吋 X 8.6 英吋 , 30.5 厘米 X 21.8 厘米 ) 華擎 Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Serial ATA(SATA 3.5mm I/O SLI_Bridge_2S 橋接卡 ASRock 為了在 Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit BIOS中將Storage Configuration AHCI BIOS User Manual 181 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard 簡...
... 1.1 華擎 Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 主板 (ATX 規格 : 12.0 英吋 X 8.6 英吋 , 30.5 厘米 X 21.8 厘米 ) 華擎 Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Serial ATA(SATA 3.5mm I/O SLI_Bridge_2S 橋接卡 ASRock 為了在 Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit BIOS中將Storage Configuration AHCI BIOS User Manual 181 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard 簡...
RAID Installation Guide
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...hard disks on SATA ports. 2 For SATA installation guide, please refer to SATA Hard Disks Installation 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation Intel Z68 chipset supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks with RAID functions, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, and Intel Rapid Storage. This ... you how to the Intel southbridge chipset that your motherboard adopts. Guide to Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation of "User Manual" in this guide carefully according to create RAID on this motherboard for internal storage devices. Please read the RAID configurations in the support ...
...hard disks on SATA ports. 2 For SATA installation guide, please refer to SATA Hard Disks Installation 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation Intel Z68 chipset supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks with RAID functions, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, and Intel Rapid Storage. This ... you how to the Intel southbridge chipset that your motherboard adopts. Guide to Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation of "User Manual" in this guide carefully according to create RAID on this motherboard for internal storage devices. Please read the RAID configurations in the support ...
Lucid Virtu Installation Guide
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... only b. Lucid VIRTU solution is displayed. 3. Click Next. 4 Software installation Notes a. Lucid VIRTU is displayed 4. GPU drivers must be installed before running any graphic application c. Manually install Lucid VIRTU from our support CD. The End User License Agreement window is located in the following path of our support CD: For Win7...
... only b. Lucid VIRTU solution is displayed. 3. Click Next. 4 Software installation Notes a. Lucid VIRTU is displayed 4. GPU drivers must be installed before running any graphic application c. Manually install Lucid VIRTU from our support CD. The End User License Agreement window is located in the following path of our support CD: For Win7...