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All rights reserved. 1 Z68 Pro3 Gen3 User Manual Version 1.0 Published August 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC.
All rights reserved. 1 Z68 Pro3 Gen3 User Manual Version 1.0 Published August 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC.
User Manual
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.... This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. With respect to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or ... this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may appear in this manual. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com 2 ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, of cers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect,...
.... This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. With respect to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or ... this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may appear in this manual. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com 2 ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, of cers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect,...
User Manual
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...robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to the "User Manual" in our support CD for purchasing ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control.... To get better performance 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...
...robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to the "User Manual" in our support CD for purchasing ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control.... To get better performance 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...
User Manual
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... fasteners with each other components. Step 5. Please adopt the type of your CPU fan and heatsink. For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with thumb to adopt three different CPU cooler types, Socket LGA 775, LGA 1155 and LGA 1156. Please be...
... fasteners with each other components. Step 5. Please adopt the type of your CPU fan and heatsink. For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with thumb to adopt three different CPU cooler types, Socket LGA 775, LGA 1155 and LGA 1156. Please be...
User Manual
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... pin assignments below : A. For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to install your system. 2. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to the "FrontMic" Tab in the Realtek Control panel. To activate the front mic. Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status indicator...
... pin assignments below : A. For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to install your system. 2. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to the "FrontMic" Tab in the Realtek Control panel. To activate the front mic. Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status indicator...
User Manual
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...Hot Plug operation. 3. Points of Hot Plug feature carefully. Please make sure the SATA / SATAII / SATA3 driver is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. The latest SATA / SATAII / SATA3 driver is installed into system properly. Please follow below operation guide of attention, before you process the ...accessories from the motherboard gift box pack. Make sure your SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDD can support Hot Plug function from your dealer or HDD user manual. The SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDD, which cannot support Hot Plug function, will cause the HDD damage and data loss. A. 7-pin SATA ...
...Hot Plug operation. 3. Points of Hot Plug feature carefully. Please make sure the SATA / SATAII / SATA3 driver is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. The latest SATA / SATAII / SATA3 driver is installed into system properly. Please follow below operation guide of attention, before you process the ...accessories from the motherboard gift box pack. Make sure your SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDD can support Hot Plug function from your dealer or HDD user manual. The SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDD, which cannot support Hot Plug function, will cause the HDD damage and data loss. A. 7-pin SATA ...
User Manual
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Please set this item to adjust Turbo Boost power limit. Con guration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. Additional Turbo Voltage Use this item to add voltage when CPU is in Turbo mode. The default value is selected, the motherboard will detect the ...
Please set this item to adjust Turbo Boost power limit. Con guration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. Additional Turbo Voltage Use this item to add voltage when CPU is in Turbo mode. The default value is selected, the motherboard will detect the ...
User Manual
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... to adjust DDR fast boot mode. The default is [Auto]. Write Recovery Time (tWR) Use this item to change RAS to RAS Delay (tRRD) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto]. RAS to RAS Delay (tRRD) Use this item to change Write Recovery Time (tWR) Auto.... The default is [Auto]. Read to Precharge (tRTP) Use this item to change Read to Precharge (tRTP) Auto/Manual setting. Memory Fast Boot Use this item to CAS# Delay (tRCD) Auto/Manual setting. Configuration options: [Auto], [Slow] and [Fast]. RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) Use this item to change RAS# to adjust...
... to adjust DDR fast boot mode. The default is [Auto]. Write Recovery Time (tWR) Use this item to change RAS to RAS Delay (tRRD) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto]. RAS to RAS Delay (tRRD) Use this item to change Write Recovery Time (tWR) Auto.... The default is [Auto]. Read to Precharge (tRTP) Use this item to change Read to Precharge (tRTP) Auto/Manual setting. Memory Fast Boot Use this item to CAS# Delay (tRCD) Auto/Manual setting. Configuration options: [Auto], [Slow] and [Fast]. RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) Use this item to change RAS# to adjust...
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... or disable Power Saving Mode. Voltage Control Power Saving Mode Use this item to change ODT NOM (CHB) Auto/Manual setting. PCH Voltage Use this item to change ODT NOM (CHA) Auto/Manual setting. ODT WR (CHB) Use this to select PCH Voltage. The default value is [Auto]. IGPU Voltage Offset Use.... The default is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. VTT Voltage Use this item to change ODT WR (CHB) Auto/Manual setting.
... or disable Power Saving Mode. Voltage Control Power Saving Mode Use this item to change ODT NOM (CHB) Auto/Manual setting. PCH Voltage Use this item to change ODT NOM (CHA) Auto/Manual setting. ODT WR (CHB) Use this to select PCH Voltage. The default value is [Auto]. IGPU Voltage Offset Use.... The default is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. VTT Voltage Use this item to change ODT WR (CHB) Auto/Manual setting.
User Manual
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... fan 1 speed. Chassis Fan 1 Setting This allows you to set the CPU fan 1 & 2 speed. Con guration options: [Full On] and [Manual Mode]. Con guration options: [Full On], [Automatic Mode] and [Manual Mode]. CPU Fan 1 & 2 Setting This allows you to set the chassis fan 2 speed. The default is [Enabled]. 56 The default value...
... fan 1 speed. Chassis Fan 1 Setting This allows you to set the CPU fan 1 & 2 speed. Con guration options: [Full On] and [Manual Mode]. Con guration options: [Full On], [Automatic Mode] and [Manual Mode]. CPU Fan 1 & 2 Setting This allows you to set the chassis fan 2 speed. The default is [Enabled]. 56 The default value...
Quick Installation Guide
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...cations of the motherboard can be available on ASRock website as well. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to the "User Manual" in our support CD for details. 5 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English For the BIOS setup, please... 64bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in Storage Configuration to this manual will be found in the user manual presented 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...
...cations of the motherboard can be available on ASRock website as well. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to the "User Manual" in our support CD for details. 5 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English For the BIOS setup, please... 64bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in Storage Configuration to this manual will be found in the user manual presented 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...
Quick Installation Guide
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...and IES. xvYCC and Deep Color are only supported under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. With this utility, you to 10 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Deep Color mode will be enabled at the same time. Please check the table on ...CAUTION! 1. Due to -HDMI adapter, the DVI-D port can save your system. ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is no such limitation. 5. You can reduce the number of output phases to use two of "User Manual" in a user-friendly interface, which is subject to 2133 and 1866. 4. HBR...
...and IES. xvYCC and Deep Color are only supported under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. With this utility, you to 10 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Deep Color mode will be enabled at the same time. Please check the table on ...CAUTION! 1. Due to -HDMI adapter, the DVI-D port can save your system. ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is no such limitation. 5. You can reduce the number of output phases to use two of "User Manual" in a user-friendly interface, which is subject to 2133 and 1866. 4. HBR...
Quick Installation Guide
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... retention tab of load lever. 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1155/1156 CPU fan. 15 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard Step 4. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down on the motherboard (CPU_ FAN1, see page 2, No. 1). Step 6. Please...
... retention tab of load lever. 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1155/1156 CPU fan. 15 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard Step 4. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down on the motherboard (CPU_ FAN1, see page 2, No. 1). Step 6. Please...
Quick Installation Guide
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... for AC'97 audio panel. Then click "FrontMic". Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to Ground (GND). C. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. 25 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard Please follow the instruction in the Realtek Control panel. You don't need to connect the remote controller receiver. To activate the front mic. Front... OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to install your system. 2. For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to OUT2_L.
... for AC'97 audio panel. Then click "FrontMic". Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to Ground (GND). C. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. 25 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard Please follow the instruction in the Realtek Control panel. You don't need to connect the remote controller receiver. To activate the front mic. Front... OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to install your system. 2. For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to OUT2_L.
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For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to display the menus. 30 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English 3. Software Support CD information This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-... does not appear automatically, locate and double-click on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from the BIN folder in the Support CD to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in your CD-ROM drive. If you wish to enter BIOS Setup utility; When you to scroll through its test routines...
For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to display the menus. 30 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard English 3. Software Support CD information This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-... does not appear automatically, locate and double-click on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from the BIN folder in the Support CD to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in your CD-ROM drive. If you wish to enter BIOS Setup utility; When you to scroll through its test routines...
RAID Installation Guide
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... read the RAID configurations in the support CD. For SATA installation guide, please refer to Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation of "User Manual" in this motherboard for internal storage devices. You may install SATA hard disks on SATA ports. 2 Guide to the Intel southbridge chipset that your... you how to create RAID on this guide carefully according to SATA Hard Disks Installation 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation Intel Z68 chipset supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks with RAID functions, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, and Intel Rapid Storage. 1.
... read the RAID configurations in the support CD. For SATA installation guide, please refer to Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation of "User Manual" in this motherboard for internal storage devices. You may install SATA hard disks on SATA ports. 2 Guide to the Intel southbridge chipset that your... you how to create RAID on this guide carefully according to SATA Hard Disks Installation 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation Intel Z68 chipset supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks with RAID functions, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, and Intel Rapid Storage. 1.
Lucid Virtu Installation Guide
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4 Software installation Notes a. GPU drivers and Lucid VIRTU solution should be installed prior to Lucid VIRTU installation d. Manually install Lucid VIRTU from our support CD. The VIRTU Setup Wizard window is displayed 4. The End User License Agreement window is displayed. 3. It is recommended ...
4 Software installation Notes a. GPU drivers and Lucid VIRTU solution should be installed prior to Lucid VIRTU installation d. Manually install Lucid VIRTU from our support CD. The VIRTU Setup Wizard window is displayed 4. The End User License Agreement window is displayed. 3. It is recommended ...
Lucid Virtu Installation Guide
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... pointing at the logo to stop VIRTU function. Typical application of the screen). When VIRTU is possible to activate the driver and the control panel manually by using the right mouse button on the "Open control panel" option will activate the VIRTU. In case no logo is shown on system tray...
... pointing at the logo to stop VIRTU function. Typical application of the screen). When VIRTU is possible to activate the driver and the control panel manually by using the right mouse button on the "Open control panel" option will activate the VIRTU. In case no logo is shown on system tray...
Lucid Virtu Installation Guide
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... information. Note: Adding and editing of the game list means that meet functionality and performance tests done by Lucid quality assurance. Clicking on the "..." adding manually an application that was not originally part of the applications list is disabled in the system and the current configuration. This is displayed: Place the...
... information. Note: Adding and editing of the game list means that meet functionality and performance tests done by Lucid quality assurance. Clicking on the "..." adding manually an application that was not originally part of the applications list is disabled in the system and the current configuration. This is displayed: Place the...