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... Introduction 59 3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 59 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 60 3.2 Main Screen 60 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 61 3.4 Advanced Screen 65 3.4.1 CPU Con guration 66 3.4.2 North Bridge Con guration 68 3.4.3 South Bridge Con guration 70 3.4.4 Storage Con guration 71 3.4.5 Super IO Con guration ...Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 75 3.6 Boot Screen 76 3.7 Security Screen 77 3.8 Exit Screen 78 4 Software Support 79 4.1 Install Operating System 79 4.2 Support CD Information 79 4.2.1 Running Support CD 79 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 79 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 79 4.2.4 Contact Information 79 4
... Introduction 59 3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 59 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 60 3.2 Main Screen 60 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 61 3.4 Advanced Screen 65 3.4.1 CPU Con guration 66 3.4.2 North Bridge Con guration 68 3.4.3 South Bridge Con guration 70 3.4.4 Storage Con guration 71 3.4.5 Super IO Con guration ...Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 75 3.6 Boot Screen 76 3.7 Security Screen 77 3.8 Exit Screen 78 4 Software Support 79 4.1 Install Operating System 79 4.2 Support CD Information 79 4.2.1 Running Support CD 79 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 79 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 79 4.2.4 Contact Information 79 4
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www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 Support CD 1 x Ribbon Cable for purchasing ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control... Support CD. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without further notice. You may nd the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock ...
www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 Support CD 1 x Ribbon Cable for purchasing ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control... Support CD. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without further notice. You may nd the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock ...
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... 2) - 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Intel® Z68 - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 1) - Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Pro le (XMP) - 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (PCIE2/PCIE4: single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode) (PCI Express 3.0 with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU, PCI Express 2.0 with max. Supports DVI with Intel® Sandy...
... 2) - 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Intel® Z68 - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 1) - Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Pro le (XMP) - 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots (PCIE2/PCIE4: single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode) (PCI Express 3.0 with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU, PCI Express 2.0 with max. Supports DVI with Intel® Sandy...
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..., Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) (see CAUTION 9) - SLI/XFire power connector - OEM) - CPU Core, IGPU, DRAM, PCH, CPU PLL, VTT, VCCSA Voltage Multi-adjustment - ASRock Instant Boot 8 USB3.0 Connector Smart Switch BIOS Feature Support CD Unique Feature - 2 x Rear USB 3.0 ports by Etron...
..., Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) (see CAUTION 9) - SLI/XFire power connector - OEM) - CPU Core, IGPU, DRAM, PCH, CPU PLL, VTT, VCCSA Voltage Multi-adjustment - ASRock Instant Boot 8 USB3.0 Connector Smart Switch BIOS Feature Support CD Unique Feature - 2 x Rear USB 3.0 ports by Etron...
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..., 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Your friends then can support DDR3 overclock to get the same OC settings. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10 Only K-Series CPU can load the OC pro le to their own system to 2133 and 1866. 4. Please check Intel® website...-bit / VistaTM. 8. D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI and DisplayPort monitors cannot be enabled only if the display supports 12bpc in a user-friendly interface, which is no such limitation. 5. Besides, with 64-bit CPU, there is including Hardware Monitor, Fan Control, Overclocking, OC DNA and IES. xvYCC and Deep Color are...
..., 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Your friends then can support DDR3 overclock to get the same OC settings. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10 Only K-Series CPU can load the OC pro le to their own system to 2133 and 1866. 4. Please check Intel® website...-bit / VistaTM. 8. D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI and DisplayPort monitors cannot be enabled only if the display supports 12bpc in a user-friendly interface, which is no such limitation. 5. Besides, with 64-bit CPU, there is including Hardware Monitor, Fan Control, Overclocking, OC DNA and IES. xvYCC and Deep Color are...
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... Step 1. Step 3. Ensure fan cables are oriented on side closest to the instruction manuals of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1155/1156 CPU fan. 19 Fan cables on side closest to install and lock. Step 6. The white throughholes are securely fastened and in good contact ... surface. Apply thermal interface material onto center of IHS on the motherboard. 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 improve heat dissipation. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down ...
... Step 1. Step 3. Ensure fan cables are oriented on side closest to the instruction manuals of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1155/1156 CPU fan. 19 Fan cables on side closest to install and lock. Step 6. The white throughholes are securely fastened and in good contact ... surface. Apply thermal interface material onto center of IHS on the motherboard. 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 improve heat dissipation. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down ...
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... expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support 3-Way CrossFireXTM function. 1. Replace the system cover. 22 PCI slots: PCI slots are 2 PCI slots and 5 PCI Express slots on ...that you start the installation. PCIE5 (PCIE 2.0 x16 slot) is already installed in Gen 3 speed, please must install the Ivy Bridge CPU which supports PCI Express Gen3. Step 2. Therefore, both these two slots will work at PCI Express Gen 2 speed. Remove the system unit cover (if your ...
... expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support 3-Way CrossFireXTM function. 1. Replace the system cover. 22 PCI slots: PCI slots are 2 PCI slots and 5 PCI Express slots on ...that you start the installation. PCIE5 (PCIE 2.0 x16 slot) is already installed in Gen 3 speed, please must install the Ivy Bridge CPU which supports PCI Express Gen3. Step 2. Therefore, both these two slots will work at PCI Express Gen 2 speed. Remove the system unit cover (if your ...
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...supply along with a hard disk power connecor when two graphics cards are plugged to this connector. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it to this connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 ...ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.13 No. 1) 8 5 4 1 Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this motherboard. 42 Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX 12V power supply.
...supply along with a hard disk power connecor when two graphics cards are plugged to this connector. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it to this connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 ...ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.13 No. 1) 8 5 4 1 Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this motherboard. 42 Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX 12V power supply.
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...Over Clock by Internal Graphics Device. The default value is [Enabled]. It should be done at your own risk and expense. CPU Control CPU Ratio Setting Use this item to change the ratio value of this to your own risk and expense. Processor can switch between multiple... load GPU EZ overclocking setting. Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology is Intel's new power saving technology. This option appears only when your CPU supports this option to your system performance. If you install Windows® XP and select [Auto], you can use this function. Please note...
...Over Clock by Internal Graphics Device. The default value is [Enabled]. It should be done at your own risk and expense. CPU Control CPU Ratio Setting Use this item to change the ratio value of this to your own risk and expense. Processor can switch between multiple... load GPU EZ overclocking setting. Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology is Intel's new power saving technology. This option appears only when your CPU supports this option to your system performance. If you install Windows® XP and select [Auto], you can use this function. Please note...
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...state is [Auto]. 66 The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from the chipset. Enhance Halt State (C1E) All processors support the Halt State (C1). CPU C3 State Support Use this item to [Enabled] if using ... Prefetch Use this technology, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP / VistaTM / 7. Package C State Support Selected option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. In the C1 power state, the processor maintains the context of the system caches. The ...
...state is [Auto]. 66 The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from the chipset. Enhance Halt State (C1E) All processors support the Halt State (C1). CPU C3 State Support Use this item to [Enabled] if using ... Prefetch Use this technology, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP / VistaTM / 7. Package C State Support Selected option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. In the C1 power state, the processor maintains the context of the system caches. The ...
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... Technology. The default value is an enhancement to the IA-32 Intel Architecture. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection. No-Excute Memory Protection No-Execution (NX) Memory Protection Technology is [Disabled]. An IA-32 processor... Virtualization Technology When this to enable or disable Local x2APIC. Please be noted that some OS do not support this function. 67 CPU Thermal Throttling You may select [Enabled] to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to keep the CPU from being used by Vanderpool Technology.
... Technology. The default value is an enhancement to the IA-32 Intel Architecture. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection. No-Excute Memory Protection No-Execution (NX) Memory Protection Technology is [Disabled]. An IA-32 processor... Virtualization Technology When this to enable or disable Local x2APIC. Please be noted that some OS do not support this function. 67 CPU Thermal Throttling You may select [Enabled] to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to keep the CPU from being used by Vanderpool Technology.
Quick Installation Guide
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....5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 Support CD 1 x Ribbon Cable for a 3.5-in our support CD for purchasing ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for details. 5 ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 Motherboard English To get...
....5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 Support CD 1 x Ribbon Cable for a 3.5-in our support CD for purchasing ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for details. 5 ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 Motherboard English To get...
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...; Quad SLITM and SLITM - Intel® Z68 - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in LGA1155 Package - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 4) - Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM - resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz - resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 75Hz 6 ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 Motherboard English Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology...
...; Quad SLITM and SLITM - Intel® Z68 - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in LGA1155 Package - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 4) - Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM - resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz - resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 75Hz 6 ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 Motherboard English Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology...
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... Switch with LED - 1 x Reset Switch with GUI support - OEM) - Supports jumperfree - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - ASRock Instant Boot English 8 ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 Motherboard USB3.0 Connector Smart Switch BIOS Feature Support CD Unique Feature - 2 x Rear USB 3.0 ports by Etron EJ168A, support USB 1.0/ 2.0/3.0 up to 5Gb/s - 1 x Front USB 3.0 header...
... Switch with LED - 1 x Reset Switch with GUI support - OEM) - Supports jumperfree - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - ASRock Instant Boot English 8 ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 Motherboard USB3.0 Connector Smart Switch BIOS Feature Support CD Unique Feature - 2 x Rear USB 3.0 ports by Etron EJ168A, support USB 1.0/ 2.0/3.0 up to 5Gb/s - 1 x Front USB 3.0 header...
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... 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM. 8. Due to adjust. Please check Intel® website for you can support DDR3 overclock to use two of ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). HBR is supported under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. In Fan Control, it shows the major readings of output phases ...maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor and is an all-in EDID. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10 ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 Motherboard English Only K-Series CPU can save your OC settings as HDMIport. 7. xvYCC and Deep Color are allowed to read the ...
... 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM. 8. Due to adjust. Please check Intel® website for you can support DDR3 overclock to use two of ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). HBR is supported under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. In Fan Control, it shows the major readings of output phases ...maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor and is an all-in EDID. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10 ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 Motherboard English Only K-Series CPU can save your OC settings as HDMIport. 7. xvYCC and Deep Color are allowed to read the ...
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...the socket surface. Step 4-3. Please be secured on the motherboard. Verify that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.), which provides the flexible option to adopt three different CPU cooler types, Socket LGA 775, LGA 1155 and LGA 1156. Secure load lever with remaining...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 Extreme4 Gen3 Motherboard Place the heatsink onto the socket. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down the fasteners without rotating them ...
...the socket surface. Step 4-3. Please be secured on the motherboard. Verify that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.), which provides the flexible option to adopt three different CPU cooler types, Socket LGA 775, LGA 1155 and LGA 1156. Secure load lever with remaining...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 Extreme4 Gen3 Motherboard Place the heatsink onto the socket. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down the fasteners without rotating them ...
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PCIE2 / PCIE4 (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 PCIE2, PCIE4 and PCIE5 slots. If you ...cards, or used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. Step 3. Step 4. Step 6. 18 Replace the system cover. ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 Motherboard English In 3-Way CrossFireXTM mode, please install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE2 and PCIE4 slots. Remove the bracket facing the slot ...
PCIE2 / PCIE4 (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 PCIE2, PCIE4 and PCIE5 slots. If you ...cards, or used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. Step 3. Step 4. Step 6. 18 Replace the system cover. ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 Motherboard English In 3-Way CrossFireXTM mode, please install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE2 and PCIE4 slots. Remove the bracket facing the slot ...
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... adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. English 37 ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 Motherboard Though this motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan...
... adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. English 37 ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 Motherboard Though this motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan...
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1 Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 BIOS CPU http://www.asrock.com www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 華擎 Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 主板 (ATX 規格 : 12.0 英吋 X 9.6 英吋 , 30.5 厘米 X 24.4 厘米 ) 華擎 Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 3.5 Serial ATA(SATA Serial ATA(SATA 3.5mm I/O USB 3.0 USB 3.0 SLI_Bridge_2S 橋接卡 ASRock 為了在 Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64...
1 Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 BIOS CPU http://www.asrock.com www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 華擎 Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 主板 (ATX 規格 : 12.0 英吋 X 9.6 英吋 , 30.5 厘米 X 24.4 厘米 ) 華擎 Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 3.5 Serial ATA(SATA Serial ATA(SATA 3.5mm I/O USB 3.0 USB 3.0 SLI_Bridge_2S 橋接卡 ASRock 為了在 Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64...
Lucid Virtu Installation Guide
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..., heat, fan speed and power are down to near zero, turning the system to an environment friendly platform. * Currently, Lucid VIRTU solution is supported under Windows 7 / 7 64-bit OS only. 2 Hardware and software specifications 2.1 Hardware specifications In order to run the Lucid VIRTU solution, the... following hardware is no need for Intel Sandy Bridge platform with integrated onboard display output CPU Intel Sandy Bridge Dual/Quad Core CPU Chipset Intel Sandy Bridge H67/H61/Z68 Discrete GPU AMD HD 5xxx/6xxx series RAM Nvidia GF 4xx/5xx series At least 2GB 2.2...
..., heat, fan speed and power are down to near zero, turning the system to an environment friendly platform. * Currently, Lucid VIRTU solution is supported under Windows 7 / 7 64-bit OS only. 2 Hardware and software specifications 2.1 Hardware specifications In order to run the Lucid VIRTU solution, the... following hardware is no need for Intel Sandy Bridge platform with integrated onboard display output CPU Intel Sandy Bridge Dual/Quad Core CPU Chipset Intel Sandy Bridge H67/H61/Z68 Discrete GPU AMD HD 5xxx/6xxx series RAM Nvidia GF 4xx/5xx series At least 2GB 2.2...