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...Introduction 39 3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 39 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 40 3.2 Main Screen 40 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 41 3.4 Advanced Screen 45 3.4.1 CPU Con guration 46 3.4.2 North Bridge Con guration 48 3.4.3 South Bridge Con guration 50 3.4.4 Storage Con guration 52 3.4.5 Super IO Con guration... Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 56 3.6 Boot Screen 57 3.7 Security Screen 58 3.8 Exit Screen 59 4 Software Support 60 4.1 Install Operating System 60 4.2 Support CD Information 60 4.2.1 Running Support CD 60 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 60 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 60 4.2.4 Contact Information 60 4
...Introduction 39 3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 39 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 40 3.2 Main Screen 40 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 41 3.4 Advanced Screen 45 3.4.1 CPU Con guration 46 3.4.2 North Bridge Con guration 48 3.4.3 South Bridge Con guration 50 3.4.4 Storage Con guration 52 3.4.5 Super IO Con guration... Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 56 3.6 Boot Screen 57 3.7 Security Screen 58 3.8 Exit Screen 59 4 Software Support 60 4.1 Install Operating System 60 4.2 Support CD Information 60 4.2.1 Running Support CD 60 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 60 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 60 4.2.4 Contact Information 60 4
User Manual
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You may nd the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Because the motherboard speci cations and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual, chapter 1 and 2 ... in Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option 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... Chapter 3 and 4 contain the con guration guide to change without further notice.
You may nd the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Because the motherboard speci cations and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual, chapter 1 and 2 ... in Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option 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... Chapter 3 and 4 contain the con guration guide to change without further notice.
User Manual
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...: 12.0-in x 7.5-in, 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm - Intel® Z68 - resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz - Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology - Supports DDR3 2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 7) - Supports HDCP function with Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU - Supports D-Sub with max. Premium Gold Capacitor design (100% Japan...
...: 12.0-in x 7.5-in, 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm - Intel® Z68 - resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz - Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology - Supports DDR3 2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 7) - Supports HDCP function with Intel® Sandy Bridge CPU - Supports D-Sub with max. Premium Gold Capacitor design (100% Japan...
User Manual
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... and HDMI ports - 7.1 CH HD Audio with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Supports THX TruStudioTM - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports Wake-On-LAN - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector 7 Premium Blu-ray audio support - Realtek RTL8111E - Supports PXE I /O SATA3 USB3.0 Connector - HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in...
... and HDMI ports - 7.1 CH HD Audio with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Supports THX TruStudioTM - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports Wake-On-LAN - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector 7 Premium Blu-ray audio support - Realtek RTL8111E - Supports PXE I /O SATA3 USB3.0 Connector - HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in...
User Manual
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... in a user-friendly interface, which is supported under Windows® 7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM. 8. Deep Color mode will be enabled at the same time. ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is an all-in-one tool to overclock CPU frequency for optimal system performance. In Overclocking, you can reduce the number of...
... in a user-friendly interface, which is supported under Windows® 7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM. 8. Deep Color mode will be enabled at the same time. ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is an all-in-one tool to overclock CPU frequency for optimal system performance. In Overclocking, you can reduce the number of...
User Manual
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...Step 6. Step 1. Step 4. Fan cables on fastener caps with 1155-Pin socket that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.), which provides the exible option to improve heat dissipation. 2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is an example to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for Socket LGA... and lock. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise, the heatsink cannot be noticed that supports Intel 1155-Pin CPU. The white throughholes are securely fastened and in good contact with the...
...Step 6. Step 1. Step 4. Fan cables on fastener caps with 1155-Pin socket that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.), which provides the exible option to improve heat dissipation. 2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is an example to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for Socket LGA... and lock. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise, the heatsink cannot be noticed that supports Intel 1155-Pin CPU. The white throughholes are securely fastened and in good contact with the...
User Manual
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Only PCIE3 slot supports up to use . Installing an expansion card Step 1. Step 5. Remove the system unit cover ... 4 PCI Express slots on the slot. To run only at PCI Express Gen 2 speed. If you install the Sandy Bridge CPU, the PCI Express will run the PCI Express in a chassis). Align the card connector with screws. PCIE3 (PCIE 3.0 x16 ...chassis with the slot and press rmly until the card is already installed in Gen 3 speed, please must install the Ivy Bridge CPU. PCIE slots: PCIE1 / PCIE2 / PCIE4 (PCIE 2.0 x1 slot) is unplugged. Step 3. Please read the documentation of the...
Only PCIE3 slot supports up to use . Installing an expansion card Step 1. Step 5. Remove the system unit cover ... 4 PCI Express slots on the slot. To run only at PCI Express Gen 2 speed. If you install the Sandy Bridge CPU, the PCI Express will run the PCI Express in a chassis). Align the card connector with screws. PCIE3 (PCIE 3.0 x16 ...chassis with the slot and press rmly until the card is already installed in Gen 3 speed, please must install the Ivy Bridge CPU. PCIE slots: PCIE1 / PCIE2 / PCIE4 (PCIE 2.0 x1 slot) is unplugged. Step 3. Please read the documentation of the...
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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 work if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX 12V power supply. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation (3-pin CPU_FAN2) (see p.13...use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 5. 8 5 4-Pin ATX 12V Power Supply Installation 4 1 31 CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.13 No. 3) 8 5 4 1 Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power ...
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 work if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX 12V power supply. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation (3-pin CPU_FAN2) (see p.13...use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 5. 8 5 4-Pin ATX 12V Power Supply Installation 4 1 31 CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.13 No. 3) 8 5 4 1 Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power ...
User Manual
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...to change the ratio value of this function. Processor can use this to enable power savings. This item will be done at your CPU supports this motherboard. Load Optimized GPU OC Setting You can switch between multiple frequency and voltage points to enable or disable GT Over Clock ... Internal Graphics Device. Advanced Turbo 50 You can use this item to your system performance. It should be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel SpeedStep technology. 41 Please note that overclocing may cause damage to your own risk and expense. GT Over Clock Use this...
...to change the ratio value of this function. Processor can use this to enable power savings. This item will be done at your CPU supports this motherboard. Load Optimized GPU OC Setting You can switch between multiple frequency and voltage points to enable or disable GT Over Clock ... Internal Graphics Device. Advanced Turbo 50 You can use this item to your system performance. It should be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel SpeedStep technology. 41 Please note that overclocing may cause damage to your own risk and expense. GT Over Clock Use this...
User Manual
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...on /off prefetching of the system caches. 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. This option will program into C State package limit register. Con...]. Hardware Prefetcher Use this item to turn on /off the MLC streamer prefetcher. CPU C6 State Support Use this technology, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP / VistaTM / 7. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration Intel Hyper Threading Technology To enable this feature, it requires a computer system ...
...on /off prefetching of the system caches. 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. This option will program into C State package limit register. Con...]. Hardware Prefetcher Use this item to turn on /off the MLC streamer prefetcher. CPU C6 State Support Use this technology, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP / VistaTM / 7. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration Intel Hyper Threading Technology To enable this feature, it requires a computer system ...
User Manual
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... to the IA-32 Intel Architecture. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection. Please be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel Virtualization Technology. No-Excute Memory Protection No-Execution (NX) Memory Protection Technology ...]. This option will be noted that some OS do not support this to enable or disable Local x2APIC. CPU Thermal Throttling You may select [Enabled] to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to keep the CPU from being used by Vanderpool Technology. Local x2APIC Use this function...
... to the IA-32 Intel Architecture. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection. Please be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel Virtualization Technology. No-Excute Memory Protection No-Execution (NX) Memory Protection Technology ...]. This option will be noted that some OS do not support this to enable or disable Local x2APIC. CPU Thermal Throttling You may select [Enabled] to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to keep the CPU from being used by Vanderpool Technology. Local x2APIC Use this function...
Quick Installation Guide
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...;nd the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. In case any modifications of this manual will be found in the user manual presented in our support CD for details. 5 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English 1. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to the "User Manual" in...
...;nd the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. In case any modifications of this manual will be found in the user manual presented in our support CD for details. 5 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English 1. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to the "User Manual" in...
Quick Installation Guide
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...) - Premium Gold Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) - Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology - Supports K-Series unlocked CPU - Supports Intel® HD Graphics Built-in , 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm - Supports D-Sub with DVI and HDMI ports ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English Supports DDR3 2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory...
...) - Premium Gold Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) - Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology - Supports K-Series unlocked CPU - Supports Intel® HD Graphics Built-in , 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm - Supports D-Sub with DVI and HDMI ports ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English Supports DDR3 2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory...
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... Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - Supports PXE I /O SATA3 USB3.0 Connector - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector 7 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English Supports LAN Cable Detection - HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 8) - 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, Intel Rapid Storage and Intel Smart Response Technology...
... Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - Supports PXE I /O SATA3 USB3.0 Connector - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector 7 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English Supports LAN Cable Detection - HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 8) - 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, Intel Rapid Storage and Intel Smart Response Technology...
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...and temperature for the operation procedures of output phases to fine-tune different system functions in -one tool to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are only supported under Windows® 7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM. 8. In IES (Intelligent Energy Saver), the voltage ... and IES. With this utility, you can reduce the number of ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). Due to 10 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor and is supported under Windows® 7 64-bit / 7. xvYCC and Deep Color...
...and temperature for the operation procedures of output phases to fine-tune different system functions in -one tool to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are only supported under Windows® 7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM. 8. In IES (Intelligent Energy Saver), the voltage ... and IES. With this utility, you can reduce the number of ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). Due to 10 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor and is supported under Windows® 7 64-bit / 7. xvYCC and Deep Color...
Quick Installation Guide
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...load lever. 2.2 Installation of IHS on side closest to the instruction manuals of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1155/1156 CPU fan. 15 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard The white throughholes are oriented on the socket surface. Step 4-2. Secure load lever with tie-wrap to illustrate the... 1155 and LGA 1156. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Step 3-4. Please be secured on load plate, engage the load lever. Verify that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.), which provides the ...
...load lever. 2.2 Installation of IHS on side closest to the instruction manuals of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1155/1156 CPU fan. 15 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard The white throughholes are oriented on the socket surface. Step 4-2. Secure load lever with tie-wrap to illustrate the... 1155 and LGA 1156. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical motion. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Step 3-4. Please be secured on load plate, engage the load lever. Verify that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.), which provides the ...
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...cover. 18 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used to the chassis with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. Keep the screws for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. Step 5. Only PCIE3 slot supports up to use... cards that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is already installed in Gen 3 speed, please must install the Ivy Bridge CPU. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is used for later use . PCI slots: PCI slots ...
...cover. 18 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used to the chassis with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. Keep the screws for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. Step 5. Only PCIE3 slot supports up to use... cards that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is already installed in Gen 3 speed, please must install the Ivy Bridge CPU. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is used for later use . PCI slots: PCI slots ...
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... Power Supply Installation 4 1 English 27 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard If you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 10) 12 24 Please connect an ATX 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...
... Power Supply Installation 4 1 English 27 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard If you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 10) 12 24 Please connect an ATX 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...
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... WHQL driver Nvidia - When 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 Software...
..., 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... WHQL driver Nvidia - When 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 Software...