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... If you require technical support related 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 (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... In case any modifications of this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of...
... If you require technical support related 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 (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... In case any modifications of this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of...
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...of merchantability or fitness for informational use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any... business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the guide or product. In no responsibility for identification or explanation and to infringe. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard English
...of merchantability or fitness for informational use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any... business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the guide or product. In no responsibility for identification or explanation and to infringe. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard English
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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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... table below 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 LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection...
... table below 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 LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection...
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English 4 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you need to connect a front panel audio cable to use front panel audio. *** eSATA3 connector supports SATA Gen3 in cable 1M. To enable Multi-Streaming function, you are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and...
English 4 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you need to connect a front panel audio cable to use front panel audio. *** eSATA3 connector supports SATA Gen3 in cable 1M. To enable Multi-Streaming function, you are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and...
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... BIOS option in Storage Configuration to the "User Manual" in our support CD for details. 5 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard English Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model you require technical support related to quality... Guide contains introduction 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. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. 1. Because the motherboard specifications ...
... BIOS option in Storage Configuration to the "User Manual" in our support CD for details. 5 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard English Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model you require technical support related to quality... Guide contains introduction 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. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. 1. Because the motherboard specifications ...
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...in LGA1155 Package - Three VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI (see CAUTION 3) - resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 75Hz English 6 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard Supports 2nd Generation Intel® CoreTM i7 / i5 / i3 in Visuals: Intel® Quick Sync Video, Intel® InTruTM 3D,...Graphics 2000/3000, Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 2) - 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Intel® Z68 - Max. ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 1) - Pixel ...
...in LGA1155 Package - Three VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI (see CAUTION 3) - resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 75Hz English 6 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard Supports 2nd Generation Intel® CoreTM i7 / i5 / i3 in Visuals: Intel® Quick Sync Video, Intel® InTruTM 3D,...Graphics 2000/3000, Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 2) - 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Intel® Z68 - Max. ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 1) - Pixel ...
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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 Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - Supports Wake-On-LAN - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s -
.../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 Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - Supports Wake-On-LAN - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s -
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...) - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU Core, IGPU, DRAM, PCH, CPU PLL, VTT, VCCSA Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 19) - Good Night LED 8 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version...
...) - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU Core, IGPU, DRAM, PCH, CPU PLL, VTT, VCCSA Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 19) - Good Night LED 8 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version...
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...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, .../Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control - FCC, CE, WHQL - We are not responsible for possible damage caused by CPU Temperature) - English 9 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard Hardware - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Allow Chassis Fan Speed Auto-Adjust by overclocking. Microsoft® Windows® 7...
...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, .../Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control - FCC, CE, WHQL - We are not responsible for possible damage caused by CPU Temperature) - English 9 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard Hardware - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Allow Chassis Fan Speed Auto-Adjust by overclocking. Microsoft® Windows® 7...
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...-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM. 8. About the setting of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page 60 of output phases to read the installation guide of ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI monitors cannot be enabled only if the display supports 12bpc... "User Manual" in the support CD. 2. Please check Intel® website for the latest information. 6. Deep Color mode will be enabled at the same time. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard English
...-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM. 8. About the setting of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page 60 of output phases to read the installation guide of ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI monitors cannot be enabled only if the display supports 12bpc... "User Manual" in the support CD. 2. Please check Intel® website for the latest information. 6. Deep Color mode will be enabled at the same time. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard English
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... iPhone charged much quickly from both 3D performance of the discrete GPU and advanced media features of Intel® HD graphics. 11 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard English ASRock APP Charger allows you to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you keep in a ...few clicks without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. ASRock motherboards are currently transferring. 15. The performance may depend on -the-go. LAN Application Prioritization: You can update your BIOS only in ...
... iPhone charged much quickly from both 3D performance of the discrete GPU and advanced media features of Intel® HD graphics. 11 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard English ASRock APP Charger allows you to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you keep in a ...few clicks without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. ASRock motherboards are currently transferring. 15. The performance may depend on -the-go. LAN Application Prioritization: You can update your BIOS only in ...
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...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 This motherboard also provides a free 3.5mm audio cable (optional) that not all the 775 and 1156 CPU Fan can be under 100...PC system. 19. To improve heat dissipation, remember to your PC, even when the PC is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. 16. 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...
...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 This motherboard also provides a free 3.5mm audio cable (optional) that not all the 775 and 1156 CPU Fan can be under 100...PC system. 19. To improve heat dissipation, remember to your PC, even when the PC is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. 16. 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...
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.... Whenever you insert the 1155-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there is found. English 13 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard When placing screws into the socket if above situation is any component. Doing so may cause severe damage to use a grounded wrist strap or...
.... Whenever you insert the 1155-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there is found. English 13 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard When placing screws into the socket if above situation is any component. Doing so may cause severe damage to use a grounded wrist strap or...
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... down and out on the hook to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket. 14 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard Step 3-2. Open the socket: Step 1-1. It is recommended to use the cap tab to fully open position at approximately 100 degrees. Step 3. Step 1-2. Orient...
... down and out on the hook to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket. 14 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard Step 3-2. Open the socket: Step 1-1. It is recommended to use the cap tab to fully open position at approximately 100 degrees. Step 3. Step 1-2. Orient...
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... motion. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS. Apply thermal interface material onto center of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1155/1156 CPU fan. 15 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard
... motion. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS. Apply thermal interface material onto center of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1155/1156 CPU fan. 15 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard
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...: DDR3_ A1 and DDR3_B1, or DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2. 2. If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed in all four slots. 1. English 16 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard For dual channel configuration, you want to install two memory modules, for dual channel configuration, and please install identical DDR3...
...: DDR3_ A1 and DDR3_B1, or DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2. 2. If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed in all four slots. 1. English 16 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard For dual channel configuration, you want to install two memory modules, for dual channel configuration, and please install identical DDR3...
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... before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Step 2. Step 1. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 17 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard English
... before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Step 2. Step 1. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 17 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard English
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...function. 1. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is unplugged. 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. Please read the ... function. PCIE2 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slot) is already installed in Gen 3 speed, please must install the Ivy Bridge CPU which supports PCI Express Gen3. In CrossFireXTM mode or SLITM mode, please install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on this motherboard. Step 4. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI ...
...function. 1. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is unplugged. 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. Please read the ... function. PCIE2 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slot) is already installed in Gen 3 speed, please must install the Ivy Bridge CPU which supports PCI Express Gen3. In CrossFireXTM mode or SLITM mode, please install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on this motherboard. Step 4. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI ...
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.... For Quad SLITM technology, you to install up to three identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Please refer to the PCI Express graphics cards. 19 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard English Please follow the installation procedures in this section. Step2. Make sure that are NVIDIA® certified because different types of graphics...
.... For Quad SLITM technology, you to install up to three identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Please refer to the PCI Express graphics cards. 19 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard English Please follow the installation procedures in this section. Step2. Make sure that are NVIDIA® certified because different types of graphics...