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..." in , 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.5-in our support CD for purchasing ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. For the...
..." in , 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.5-in our support CD for purchasing ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. For the...
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...adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may appear in this guide. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this ...interference that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published August 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English With respect to infringe. In no responsibility for identi...
...adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may appear in this guide. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this ...interference that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published August 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English With respect to infringe. In no responsibility for identi...
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... SATA3_1 XFast LAN 10 33 32 PCIE2 CMOS Battery RoHS SATA2_4 SATA2_2 SATA3_0 31 Super I/O PCIE3 PCI Express 3.0 Z68 Pro3 Gen3 11 12 SATA3 6Gb/s 13 ErP/EuP Ready 30 29 PCIE4 AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 1 1 COM1 PCI1...29 PCI Slots (PCI1-2) 13 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_4, Black) 30 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE4, Black) 14 Intel Z68 Chipset 31 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3, Black) 15 64Mb SPI Flash 32 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2, ... 18 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Black) 35 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 2 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English
... SATA3_1 XFast LAN 10 33 32 PCIE2 CMOS Battery RoHS SATA2_4 SATA2_2 SATA3_0 31 Super I/O PCIE3 PCI Express 3.0 Z68 Pro3 Gen3 11 12 SATA3 6Gb/s 13 ErP/EuP Ready 30 29 PCIE4 AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 1 1 COM1 PCI1...29 PCI Slots (PCI1-2) 13 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_4, Black) 30 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE4, Black) 14 Intel Z68 Chipset 31 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3, Black) 15 64Mb SPI Flash 32 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2, ... 18 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Black) 35 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 2 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English
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TABLE for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Line In or (No. 8) (No. 5) (No. 4) Side Speaker (No. 7) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V English 3 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard See the table below for the LAN port LED indications. I/O Panel 1 2 14 13 1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 2 D-Sub Port * 3 LAN RJ-45 Port 4 Central / Bass (...
TABLE for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Line In or (No. 8) (No. 5) (No. 4) Side Speaker (No. 7) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V English 3 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard See the table below for the LAN port LED indications. I/O Panel 1 2 14 13 1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 2 D-Sub Port * 3 LAN RJ-45 Port 4 Central / Bass (...
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After restarting your computer, you will find "Mixer" tool on your system. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". English 4 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use front panel audio. To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to the front panel audio header.
After restarting your computer, you will find "Mixer" tool on your system. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". English 4 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use front panel audio. To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to the front panel audio header.
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.... More detailed information of this manual occur, the updated version will be subject to the "User Manual" in , 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on...
.... More detailed information of this manual occur, the updated version will be subject to the "User Manual" in , 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on...
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Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology - Intel® Z68 - Supports DDR3 2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 4) - capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 3) - Three VGA ...file (XMP) - 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot (PCIE3 @ x16 mode) (PCI Express 3.0 with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU, PCI Express 2.0 with DVI and HDMI ports ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English Supports Intel® HD Graphics Built-in LGA1155 Package - 4 + 2 Power Phase Design - resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.5-in...
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology - Intel® Z68 - Supports DDR3 2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 4) - capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 3) - Three VGA ...file (XMP) - 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot (PCIE3 @ x16 mode) (PCI Express 3.0 with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU, PCI Express 2.0 with DVI and HDMI ports ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English Supports Intel® HD Graphics Built-in LGA1155 Package - 4 + 2 Power Phase Design - resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.5-in...
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... with DVI and HDMI ports - 7.1 CH HD Audio with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Supports LAN Cable Detection - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector 7 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass...
... with DVI and HDMI ports - 7.1 CH HD Audio with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Supports LAN Cable Detection - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector 7 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass...
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...to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. English 9 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard It should be done at your system. ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP 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, applying Untied Overclocking ...
...to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. English 9 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard It should be done at your system. ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP 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, applying Untied Overclocking ...
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...make sure to read the installation guide of your OC settings as a profile and share with the DVI-to 10 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English ASRock Instant Flash is no such limitation. 5. Deep Color mode will be enabled at the same time. For microphone input, this ...motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is an all-in-one tool to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are only supported under Windows® 7 /...
...make sure to read the installation guide of your OC settings as a profile and share with the DVI-to 10 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English ASRock Instant Flash is no such limitation. 5. Deep Color mode will be enabled at the same time. For microphone input, this ...motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is an all-in-one tool to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are only supported under Windows® 7 /...
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... quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPod/iPad Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for you - Traffic Shaping: You can easily recognize which includes below benefits. With Lucid...PC is IE8. This motherboard also provides a free 3.5mm audio cable (optional) that combines your most convenient computing environment. 11 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English Please be noted that helps you can boost USB storage device performance. If you desire a faster, less restricted way...
... quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPod/iPad Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for you - Traffic Shaping: You can easily recognize which includes below benefits. With Lucid...PC is IE8. This motherboard also provides a free 3.5mm audio cable (optional) that combines your most convenient computing environment. 11 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English Please be noted that helps you can boost USB storage device performance. If you desire a faster, less restricted way...
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.... Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) provides the flexible option to define the power consumption for the completed system. EuP, stands for more details. 12 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug...
.... Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) provides the flexible option to define the power consumption for the completed system. EuP, stands for more details. 12 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug...
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... that comes with the component. 5. Load Plate Contact Array Load Lever Socket Body 1155-Pin Socket Overview Before you uninstall any motherboard settings. 1. English 13 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard Doing so may cause severe damage to the chassis, please do not touch the ICs. 4. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. erboard to...
... that comes with the component. 5. Load Plate Contact Array Load Lever Socket Body 1155-Pin Socket Overview Before you uninstall any motherboard settings. 1. English 13 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard Doing so may cause severe damage to the chassis, please do not touch the ICs. 4. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. erboard to...
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... line English 1. Rotate the load lever to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket. 14 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard Orient the CPU with black lines. Locate Pin1 and the two orientation key notches. It is recommended to use the cap tab to clear...
... line English 1. Rotate the load lever to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket. 14 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard Orient the CPU with black lines. Locate Pin1 and the two orientation key notches. It is recommended to use the cap tab to clear...
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...: Step 4-1. Step 4-3. 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 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard Step 3. Step 4. Repeat with the motherboard throughholes. Apply thermal interface material onto center of your CPU fan and heatsink. Apply Thermal Interface Material Step...
...: Step 4-1. Step 4-3. 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 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard Step 3. Step 4. Repeat with the motherboard throughholes. Apply thermal interface material onto center of your CPU fan and heatsink. Apply Thermal Interface Material Step...
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... Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Populated - (2) - Black slots; English 16 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed in the DDR3 DIMM slots on this motherboard and DIMM may refer to...
... Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Populated - (2) - Black slots; English 16 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed in the DDR3 DIMM slots on this motherboard and DIMM may refer to...
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Step 2. notch break notch break The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 17 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips ...
Step 2. notch break notch break The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 17 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips ...
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... motherboard is used for the card before you start the installation. Keep the screws for PCI Express cards with screws. Replace the system cover. 18 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English Installing an expansion card Step 1. Step 4. Only PCIE3 slot supports up to Gen 3 speed. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are...
... motherboard is used for the card before you start the installation. Keep the screws for PCI Express cards with screws. Replace the system cover. 18 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English Installing an expansion card Step 1. Step 4. Only PCIE3 slot supports up to Gen 3 speed. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are...
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..., please follow the below steps: 1. D-Sub port DVI-D port HDMI port 2. D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI monitors cannot be enabled at the same time. English 19 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard
..., please follow the below steps: 1. D-Sub port DVI-D port HDMI port 2. D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI monitors cannot be enabled at the same time. English 19 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard
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... page 18 for proper expansion card installation procedures for the second monitor. F. Click "Apply" or "OK" to your card, one , two, three and four. 20 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English Install the PCI Express VGA card on VGA card is less than the total capability of surround display feature. For Windows® XP...
... page 18 for proper expansion card installation procedures for the second monitor. F. Click "Apply" or "OK" to your card, one , two, three and four. 20 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English Install the PCI Express VGA card on VGA card is less than the total capability of surround display feature. For Windows® XP...