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...Introduction 53 3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 53 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 54 3.2 Main Screen 54 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 55 3.4 Advanced Screen 59 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 60 3.4.2 North Bridge Configuration 62 3.4.3 South Bridge Configuration 64 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 66 ... Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 70 3.6 Boot Screen 71 3.7 Security Screen 72 3.8 Exit Screen 73 4 Software Support 74 4.1 Install Operating System 74 4.2 Support CD Information 74 4.2.1 Running Support CD 74 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 74 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 74 4.2.4 Contact Information 74 4
...Introduction 53 3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 53 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 54 3.2 Main Screen 54 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 55 3.4 Advanced Screen 59 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 60 3.4.2 North Bridge Configuration 62 3.4.3 South Bridge Configuration 64 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 66 ... Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 70 3.6 Boot Screen 71 3.7 Security Screen 72 3.8 Exit Screen 73 4 Software Support 74 4.1 Install Operating System 74 4.2 Support CD Information 74 4.2.1 Running Support CD 74 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 74 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 74 4.2.4 Contact Information 74 4
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...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. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to AHCI mode. For the BIOS setup, please refer to the "User Manual" in , 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Support...64257;nd the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. To get better ...
...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. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to AHCI mode. For the BIOS setup, please refer to the "User Manual" in , 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Support...64257;nd the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. To get better ...
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...Clear Video HD Technology, Intel® HD Graphics 2000/3000, Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) - Intel® Z68 - Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) - 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (PCIE2/PCIE4: single at... up to 2048x1536 @ 75Hz 6 Supports D-Sub with max. Advanced V8 + 4 Power Phase Design - Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM - Supports DVI with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz - Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology - Supports K-Series unlocked CPU - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 2)...
...Clear Video HD Technology, Intel® HD Graphics 2000/3000, Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) - Intel® Z68 - Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) - 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (PCIE2/PCIE4: single at... up to 2048x1536 @ 75Hz 6 Supports D-Sub with max. Advanced V8 + 4 Power Phase Design - Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM - Supports DVI with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz - Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology - Supports K-Series unlocked CPU - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 2)...
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... LED - 64Mb AMI BIOS - OEM) - ASRock Instant Boot - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 15) - Hybrid Booster: - Supports "Plug and Play" - Supports jumperfree - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) (see CAUTION 14) - ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 19) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 11...
... LED - 64Mb AMI BIOS - OEM) - ASRock Instant Boot - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 15) - Hybrid Booster: - Supports "Plug and Play" - Supports jumperfree - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) (see CAUTION 14) - ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 19) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 11...
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...memory size may depend on page 14 for proper installation. 3. Besides, with 64-bit CPU, there is subject to fine-tune different system functions in EDID. For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. In Hardware Monitor, it shows...settings as HDMI port. 7. Only K-Series CPU can choose to adjust. You can support DDR3 overclock to get the same OC settings. CAUTION! 1. xvYCC and Deep Color are only supported under Windows® 7 64-bit / 7. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10 Please visit our website for the ...
...memory size may depend on page 14 for proper installation. 3. Besides, with 64-bit CPU, there is subject to fine-tune different system functions in EDID. For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. In Hardware Monitor, it shows...settings as HDMI port. 7. Only K-Series CPU can choose to adjust. You can support DDR3 overclock to get the same OC settings. CAUTION! 1. xvYCC and Deep Color are only supported under Windows® 7 64-bit / 7. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10 Please visit our website for the ...
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...with fan operation or contact other . Align fasteners with 1155-Pin socket that supports Intel 1155-Pin CPU. 2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is an example to adopt three different CPU cooler types, Socket LGA 775, LGA 1155 and LGA 1156. Below is ...the fasteners without rotating them clockwise, the heatsink cannot be noticed that the CPU and the heatsink are for 1155-Pin CPU. Connect fan header with each other components. Ensure that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.), which provides the flexible option to illustrate the...
...with fan operation or contact other . Align fasteners with 1155-Pin socket that supports Intel 1155-Pin CPU. 2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is an example to adopt three different CPU cooler types, Socket LGA 775, LGA 1155 and LGA 1156. Below is ...the fasteners without rotating them clockwise, the heatsink cannot be noticed that the CPU and the heatsink are for 1155-Pin CPU. Connect fan header with each other components. Ensure that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.), which provides the flexible option to illustrate the...
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...PCI slots and 4 PCI Express slots on PCIE2 and PCIE4 slots. PCIE2 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slot) is used to install expansion cards that you intend to support CrossFireXTM or SLITM function. 1. Therefore, both these two slots will run the PCI Express in a chassis). Step 4. PCIE slots: PCIE1/PCIE3 (PCIE 2.0... the power supply is switched off or the power cord is already installed in Gen 3 speed, please must install the Ivy Bridge CPU which supports PCI Express Gen3. Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is unplugged. Step 5. Fasten the card to the chassis with the ...
...PCI slots and 4 PCI Express slots on PCIE2 and PCIE4 slots. PCIE2 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slot) is used to install expansion cards that you intend to support CrossFireXTM or SLITM function. 1. Therefore, both these two slots will run the PCI Express in a chassis). Step 4. PCIE slots: PCIE1/PCIE3 (PCIE 2.0... the power supply is switched off or the power cord is already installed in Gen 3 speed, please must install the Ivy Bridge CPU which supports PCI Express Gen3. Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is unplugged. Step 5. Fasten the card to the chassis with the ...
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... cable to the connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking in S3/S4 state or S5 state (power off). Though this header. Chassis ... No. 9) (3-pin CHA_FAN3) (see p.13 No. 41) (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.13 No. 3) Please connect the chassis speaker to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. The LED is off in S1 state. Please connect the chassis...
... cable to the connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking in S3/S4 state or S5 state (power off). Though this header. Chassis ... No. 9) (3-pin CHA_FAN3) (see p.13 No. 41) (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.13 No. 3) Please connect the chassis speaker to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. The LED is off in S1 state. Please connect the chassis...
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Advanced Turbo 50 You can use this item to increase your CPU supports this function. If you install Windows® VistaTM / 7 and...the ratio value of this item to load optimized CPU overclocking setting. It should be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel SpeedStep technology. 55 CPU Control CPU Ratio Setting Use this motherboard. Processor can set up... that overclocing may cause damage to your own risk and expense. It should be done at your CPU and motherboard. The default value is Intel's new power saving technology. The default value is [Enabled...
Advanced Turbo 50 You can use this item to increase your CPU supports this function. If you install Windows® VistaTM / 7 and...the ratio value of this item to load optimized CPU overclocking setting. It should be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel SpeedStep technology. 55 CPU Control CPU Ratio Setting Use this motherboard. Processor can set up... that overclocing may cause damage to your own risk and expense. It should be done at your CPU and motherboard. The default value is Intel's new power saving technology. The default value is [Enabled...
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... feature, it requires a computer system with an Intel processor that supports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating system that includes optimization for this to enable or disable CPU C6 (ACPI C3) report to OS. CPU C6 State Support Use this technology, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP... the context of cores to turn on /off prefetching of adjacent cache lines. Package C State Support Selected option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. Active Processor Cores Use this item to enable in each processor package. Adjacent Cache...
... feature, it requires a computer system with an Intel processor that supports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating system that includes optimization for this to enable or disable CPU C6 (ACPI C3) report to OS. CPU C6 State Support Use this technology, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP... the context of cores to turn on /off prefetching of adjacent cache lines. Package C State Support Selected option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. Active Processor Cores Use this item to enable in each processor package. Adjacent Cache...
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...to enable or disable Local x2APIC. Please be noted that some OS do not support this to the IA-32 Intel Architecture. CPU Thermal Throttling You may select [Enabled] to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to execute code. An IA-32 processor with "No ... Protection" can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by malicious software to keep the CPU from being used by Vanderpool Technology. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel Virtualization Technology. Intel Virtualization Technology When this option is set to [Enabled], ...
...to enable or disable Local x2APIC. Please be noted that some OS do not support this to the IA-32 Intel Architecture. CPU Thermal Throttling You may select [Enabled] to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to execute code. An IA-32 processor with "No ... Protection" can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by malicious software to keep the CPU from being used by Vanderpool Technology. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel Virtualization Technology. Intel Virtualization Technology When this option is set to [Enabled], ...
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...nd the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. To get ...support/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. Introduction Thank you are using. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 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...
...nd the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. To get ...support/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. Introduction Thank you are using. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 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...
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... x16 (PCIE2) / x8 (PCIE4), or dual at x8 (PCIE2) / x8 (PCIE4)) (PCI Express 3.0 with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU, PCI Express 2.0 with max. resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 75Hz English 6 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard Supports D-Sub with Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU - Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLITM and SLITM - Pixel Shader 4.1, DirectX 11 with Intel® Ivy Bridge...
... x16 (PCIE2) / x8 (PCIE4), or dual at x8 (PCIE2) / x8 (PCIE4)) (PCI Express 3.0 with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU, PCI Express 2.0 with max. resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 75Hz English 6 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard Supports D-Sub with Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU - Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLITM and SLITM - Pixel Shader 4.1, DirectX 11 with Intel® Ivy Bridge...
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... header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x Power LED header - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - ASRock Instant Boot - ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 14) English - ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 13) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Supports jumperfree - Good Night LED 8 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard ASRock On/Off Play Technology (see CAUTION...
... header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x Power LED header - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - ASRock Instant Boot - ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 14) English - ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 13) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Supports jumperfree - Good Night LED 8 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard ASRock On/Off Play Technology (see CAUTION...
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...port can reduce the number of output phases to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are allowed to read the installation guide of "User Manual" in EDID. Besides, with 64-bit CPU, there is subject to the operating system limitation, the actual memory ...save your OC settings as HDMI port. 7. ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is an all-in a user-friendly interface, which is supported under Windows® 7 64-bit / 7. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard English
...port can reduce the number of output phases to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are allowed to read the installation guide of "User Manual" in EDID. Besides, with 64-bit CPU, there is subject to the operating system limitation, the actual memory ...save your OC settings as HDMI port. 7. ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is an all-in a user-friendly interface, which is supported under Windows® 7 64-bit / 7. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard English
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... lever with the motherboard throughholes. Apply thermal interface material onto center of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1155/1156 CPU fan. 15 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard Place the heatsink onto the socket. Connect fan header with thumb to the instruction manuals of your...without rotating them clockwise, the heatsink cannot be noticed that the CPU is an example to adopt three different CPU cooler types, Socket LGA 775, LGA 1155 and LGA 1156. Step 3-3. Step 3-4. Verify that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.), which provides the flexible option ...
... lever with the motherboard throughholes. Apply thermal interface material onto center of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1155/1156 CPU fan. 15 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard Place the heatsink onto the socket. Connect fan header with thumb to the instruction manuals of your...without rotating them clockwise, the heatsink cannot be noticed that the CPU is an example to adopt three different CPU cooler types, Socket LGA 775, LGA 1155 and LGA 1156. Step 3-3. Step 3-4. Verify that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.), which provides the flexible option ...
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.... In CrossFireXTM mode or SLITM mode, please install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE2 slot. 2. If you install the Sandy Bridge CPU, the PCI Express will work at PCI Express Gen 2 speed. Keep the screws for PCI Express x8 lane width graphics cards, or used...is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support CrossFireXTM or SLITM function. Replace the system cover. 18 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard English 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used to install expansion cards that have...
.... In CrossFireXTM mode or SLITM mode, please install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE2 slot. 2. If you install the Sandy Bridge CPU, the PCI Express will work at PCI Express Gen 2 speed. Keep the screws for PCI Express x8 lane width graphics cards, or used...is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support CrossFireXTM or SLITM function. Replace the system cover. 18 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard English 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used to install expansion cards that have...
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...S3/S4 state or S5 state (power off). CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 7) English 35 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation (3-pin CPU_FAN2) (see p.2 No. 4) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CPU_FAN_SPEED +12V GND 1 2 3 4 Please connect the CPU fan cable to the connector and match the ...pin. Please connect the chassis power LED to this header. The LED is on this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. The LED is operating. Please connect...
...S3/S4 state or S5 state (power off). CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 7) English 35 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation (3-pin CPU_FAN2) (see p.2 No. 4) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CPU_FAN_SPEED +12V GND 1 2 3 4 Please connect the CPU fan cable to the connector and match the ...pin. Please connect the chassis power LED to this header. The LED is on this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. The LED is operating. Please connect...
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ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 CD BIOS VGA CPU サ ASRock http://www.asrock.com Web サイト い。 www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 ATX 12.0-in x 8.6-in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 CD 2 x ATA (SATA 1 x 3.5mm 1 x I/O 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S カード ASRock Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit BIOS AHCI B I O S C D 日本語 165 ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard
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1 Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 BIOS CPU http://www.asrock.com www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 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...
1 Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 BIOS CPU http://www.asrock.com www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 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...