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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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...x Rear USB 3.0 Bracket 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card ASRock Reminds You... 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 website without notice. To get better ...be subject to quality and endurance. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Quick Installation Guide ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Support CD 1 x Ribbon Cable for details....
...x Rear USB 3.0 Bracket 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card ASRock Reminds You... 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 website without notice. To get better ...be subject to quality and endurance. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Quick Installation Guide ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Support CD 1 x Ribbon Cable for details....
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...- Four VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI and DisplayPort (see CAUTION 2) - 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics * - Supports K-Series unlocked CPU - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 6) - PCIE5: x4 mode) - 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots - 2 x...2000/3000 - capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 5) - Supports ATITM Quad CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM - resolution up to 2560x1600 @ 60Hz - Intel® Z68 - Supports DDR3 2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered...
...- Four VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI and DisplayPort (see CAUTION 2) - 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics * - Supports K-Series unlocked CPU - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 6) - PCIE5: x4 mode) - 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots - 2 x...2000/3000 - capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 5) - Supports ATITM Quad CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM - resolution up to 2560x1600 @ 60Hz - Intel® Z68 - Supports DDR3 2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered...
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... 2.3.1 Support - ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) (see CAUTION 11) - ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 9) - SmartView (see CAUTION 14) - Lucid Virtu (see CAUTION 12) - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - CPU Core, IGPU, DRAM, PCH, CPU PLL, VTT, VCCSA Voltage Multi-adjustment - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software...
... 2.3.1 Support - ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) (see CAUTION 11) - ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 9) - SmartView (see CAUTION 14) - Lucid Virtu (see CAUTION 12) - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - CPU Core, IGPU, DRAM, PCH, CPU PLL, VTT, VCCSA Voltage Multi-adjustment - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software...
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.... 2. For Windows® OS with your system. You can support the same features as a profile and share with 64-bit CPU, there is an all-in a user-friendly interface, which is supported under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. CAUTION! 1. About the setting of ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). Before you are allowed to...
.... 2. For Windows® OS with your system. You can support the same features as a profile and share with 64-bit CPU, there is an all-in a user-friendly interface, which is supported under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. CAUTION! 1. About the setting of ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). Before you are allowed to...
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...mobile phone to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your iPhone charged much quickly from both 3D performance of the discrete GPU and advanced media features of the system or damage the CPU. 11 With APP Charger driver installed, you - To use..., your Facebook friends and your browser version is not recommended to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (or in Flash ROM. ASRock APP Charger. This motherboard also provides a free 3.5mm audio cable (optional) that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use SmartView ...
...mobile phone to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your iPhone charged much quickly from both 3D performance of the discrete GPU and advanced media features of the system or damage the CPU. 11 With APP Charger driver installed, you - To use..., your Facebook friends and your browser version is not recommended to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (or in Flash ROM. ASRock APP Charger. This motherboard also provides a free 3.5mm audio cable (optional) that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use SmartView ...
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... The white throughholes are securely fastened and in good contact with 1155-Pin socket that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.), which provides the exible option to adopt three different CPU cooler types, Socket LGA 775, LGA 1155 and LGA 1156. Before you installed the heatsink, ..., then press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise, the heatsink cannot be noticed that supports Intel 1155-Pin CPU. Ensure that the CPU and the heatsink are for 1155-Pin CPU. Connect fan header with thumb to the instruction manuals of IHS on side closest to improve...
... The white throughholes are securely fastened and in good contact with 1155-Pin socket that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.), which provides the exible option to adopt three different CPU cooler types, Socket LGA 775, LGA 1155 and LGA 1156. Before you installed the heatsink, ..., then press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise, the heatsink cannot be noticed that supports Intel 1155-Pin CPU. Ensure that the CPU and the heatsink are for 1155-Pin CPU. Connect fan header with thumb to the instruction manuals of IHS on side closest to improve...
User Manual
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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 24 it can ... Supply Installation 4 1 SLI/XFIRE Power Connector (4-pin SLI/XFIRE_PWR1) (see p.13 No. 1) 8 5 4 1 Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Though this motherboard. 42 To use 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 24 it can ... Supply Installation 4 1 SLI/XFIRE Power Connector (4-pin SLI/XFIRE_PWR1) (see p.13 No. 1) 8 5 4 1 Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Though this motherboard. 42 To use this connector.
User Manual
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... increase your GPU and motherboard. Load Optimized CPU OC Setting You can use this option to load GPU EZ overclocking setting. Please note that overclocing may cause damage to your system performance. This item will be done at your CPU supports this function. GT Over Clock Use this ...to enable this function. It should be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel SpeedStep technology. 61 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, ...
... increase your GPU and motherboard. Load Optimized CPU OC Setting You can use this option to load GPU EZ overclocking setting. Please note that overclocing may cause damage to your system performance. This item will be done at your CPU supports this function. GT Over Clock Use this ...to enable this function. It should be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel SpeedStep technology. 61 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, ...
User Manual
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...], [1] and [2]. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Use this item to select the number of cores to enable in each processor package. CPU C3 State Support Use this item to turn on /off prefetching of the system caches. Hardware Prefetcher Use this to enable or disable...such as Microsoft® Windows® XP / VistaTM / 7. Enhance Halt State (C1E) All processors support the Halt State (C1). Package C State Support Selected option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. Set to [Enabled] if using Microsoft® Windows® XP, VistaTM, 7, ...
...], [1] and [2]. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Use this item to select the number of cores to enable in each processor package. CPU C3 State Support Use this item to turn on /off prefetching of the system caches. Hardware Prefetcher Use this to enable or disable...such as Microsoft® Windows® XP / VistaTM / 7. Enhance Halt State (C1E) All processors support the Halt State (C1). Package C State Support Selected option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. Set to [Enabled] if using Microsoft® Windows® XP, VistaTM, 7, ...
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...an enhancement to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can prevent data pages from overheated. Please be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection. Intel Virtualization Technology When this option is [Disabled]. An IA-32 processor with "No Execute (NX) ...This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel Virtualization Technology. Local x2APIC Use 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. This ...
...an enhancement to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can prevent data pages from overheated. Please be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection. Intel Virtualization Technology When this option is [Disabled]. An IA-32 processor with "No Execute (NX) ...This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel Virtualization Technology. Local x2APIC Use 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. This ...
Quick Installation Guide
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....0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Quick Installation Guide ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Support CD 1 x Ribbon Cable for a 3.5-in our support CD for details. 5 ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Motherboard English It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to AHCI mode. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. To get better...
....0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Quick Installation Guide ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Support CD 1 x Ribbon Cable for a 3.5-in our support CD for details. 5 ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Motherboard English It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to AHCI mode. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. To get better...
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... @ 60Hz - capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 7) ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Motherboard English Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with max. 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics * 6 - shared memory 1759MB (see CAUTION 5) - Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology - Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLITM and SLITM * Requires Processor...
... @ 60Hz - capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 7) ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Motherboard English Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with max. 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics * 6 - shared memory 1759MB (see CAUTION 5) - Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology - Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLITM and SLITM * Requires Processor...
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... Switch with LED - 1 x Reset Switch with GUI support - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - OEM and Trial) - ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 15) English 8 ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Motherboard ASRock On/Off Play Technology (see CAUTION 13) - ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 9) - ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) (see CAUTION 11) - Supports "Plug and Play" - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 10) - Connector Smart...
... Switch with LED - 1 x Reset Switch with GUI support - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - OEM and Trial) - ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 15) English 8 ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Motherboard ASRock On/Off Play Technology (see CAUTION 13) - ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 9) - ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) (see CAUTION 11) - Supports "Plug and Play" - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 10) - Connector Smart...
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...page 3 for proper installation. 3. CAUTION! 1. D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI and DisplayPort monitors cannot be enabled only if the display supports 12bpc in EDID. Please check the table on the processor. In Overclocking, you can save your OC settings as HDMIport. 7.... a user-friendly interface, which is subject to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle without sacrificing computing performance. In Hardware Monitor, it shows the fan speed and temperature for the latest information. 6. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10 ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Motherboard English
...page 3 for proper installation. 3. CAUTION! 1. D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI and DisplayPort monitors cannot be enabled only if the display supports 12bpc in EDID. Please check the table on the processor. In Overclocking, you can save your OC settings as HDMIport. 7.... a user-friendly interface, which is subject to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle without sacrificing computing performance. In Hardware Monitor, it shows the fan speed and temperature for the latest information. 6. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 10 ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Motherboard English
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...Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your PC, even when the PC is turned off (S5). ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 12. ASRock XFast USB can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may depend on.../16/12 file system. 11. Please be noted that combines your most convenient computing environment. 16. 10. ASRock motherboards are exclusively equipped with friends on the property of the system or damage the CPU. 11 ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Motherboard English
...Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your PC, even when the PC is turned off (S5). ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 12. ASRock XFast USB can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may depend on.../16/12 file system. 11. Please be noted that combines your most convenient computing environment. 16. 10. ASRock motherboards are exclusively equipped with friends on the property of the system or damage the CPU. 11 ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Motherboard English
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... cable with tie-wrap to ensure cable does not interfere with thumb to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard (CPU_ FAN1, see page 2, No. 4). Step 3-3. Verify that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.), which provides the flexible option to the instruction manuals...fasteners. Below is within the socket and properly mated to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1155/1156 CPU fan. 15 ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Motherboard Please be secured on side closest to MB header Fastener slots pointing straight out Press Down (4 Places) If ...
... cable with tie-wrap to ensure cable does not interfere with thumb to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard (CPU_ FAN1, see page 2, No. 4). Step 3-3. Verify that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.), which provides the flexible option to the instruction manuals...fasteners. Below is within the socket and properly mated to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1155/1156 CPU fan. 15 ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Motherboard Please be secured on side closest to MB header Fastener slots pointing straight out Press Down (4 Places) If ...
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English 37 ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Motherboard To use this connector, but please connect it with Pin 1...4 1 Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connector. 1 13 Though 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. To use the 4-pin ATX power supply,.... Though this motherboard, please connect it can still work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, it to this connector. If ...
English 37 ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Motherboard To use this connector, but please connect it with Pin 1...4 1 Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connector. 1 13 Though 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. To use the 4-pin ATX power supply,.... Though this motherboard, please connect it can still work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, it to this connector. If ...
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 best available graphics resource based ... required: Item Configuration/features Motherboard Any Intel Sandy Bridge based platform with integrated onboard display output CPU Intel Sandy Bridge Dual/Quad Core CPU Chipset Intel Sandy Bridge H67/H61/Z68 Discrete GPU Any AMD GPU (HD 4xxx and up) RAM Any Nvidia GPU (GF 2xx ...
...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 best available graphics resource based ... required: Item Configuration/features Motherboard Any Intel Sandy Bridge based platform with integrated onboard display output CPU Intel Sandy Bridge Dual/Quad Core CPU Chipset Intel Sandy Bridge H67/H61/Z68 Discrete GPU Any AMD GPU (HD 4xxx and up) RAM Any Nvidia GPU (GF 2xx ...