User Manual
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Z68 Pro3 User Manual Version 1.0 Published April 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1
Z68 Pro3 User Manual Version 1.0 Published April 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1
User Manual
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... on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. Copyright Notice: No part of this manual may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in any form or by any means, ... and should not be constructed as a commitment by the California Legislature. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of...
... on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. Copyright Notice: No part of this manual may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in any form or by any means, ... and should not be constructed as a commitment by the California Legislature. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of...
User Manual
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... our support CD for details. 5 For the BIOS setup, please refer to the "User Manual" in , 30.5 cm x 21.1 cm) ASRock Z68 Pro3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock Z68 Pro3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD. To get better performance in Windows...
... our support CD for details. 5 For the BIOS setup, please refer to the "User Manual" in , 30.5 cm x 21.1 cm) ASRock Z68 Pro3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock Z68 Pro3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD. To get better performance in Windows...
User Manual
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...). Ensure fan cables are for 1155-Pin CPU. Ensure that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.), which provides the flexible option to the instruction manuals of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with each other components. Step 5. For proper installation, please kindly refer to adopt three different CPU cooler types, Socket...
...). Ensure fan cables are for 1155-Pin CPU. Ensure that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.), which provides the flexible option to the instruction manuals of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with each other components. Step 5. For proper installation, please kindly refer to adopt three different CPU cooler types, Socket...
User Manual
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... Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis front panel. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to the reset switch on the chassis must support HDA to Ground (GND). D. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for AC'97 audio panel. For Windows...
... Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis front panel. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to the reset switch on the chassis must support HDA to Ground (GND). D. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for AC'97 audio panel. For Windows...
User Manual
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... procedure is designed only for SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. The SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDD, which are from your dealer or HDD user manual. Without SATA 15-pin power connector interface, the SATA / SATAII / SATA3 Hot Plug cannot be processed. 2. Make sure...-pin power connector and IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interfaces, the IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interface is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. SATA power cable with SATA 15-pin power connector interface A.
... procedure is designed only for SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. The SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDD, which are from your dealer or HDD user manual. Without SATA 15-pin power connector interface, the SATA / SATAII / SATA3 Hot Plug cannot be processed. 2. Make sure...-pin power connector and IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interfaces, the IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interface is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. SATA power cable with SATA 15-pin power connector interface A.
User Manual
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... default value is [Auto]. Turbo Boost Power Limit Use this item to enable or disable Intel Turbo Boost Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. Intel Turbo Boost Technology Use this item to adjust Turbo Boost power limit. Core Current Limit Use this item to run faster than marked frequency...
... default value is [Auto]. Turbo Boost Power Limit Use this item to enable or disable Intel Turbo Boost Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. Intel Turbo Boost Technology Use this item to adjust Turbo Boost power limit. Core Current Limit Use this item to run faster than marked frequency...
User Manual
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...: [Auto], [Slow] and [Fast]. The default is [Auto]. 42 RAS# Active Time (tRAS) Use this item to change RAS to RAS Delay (tRRD) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto]. Min: 1N. The default is [Auto]. The default is [Auto]. The default is [Auto]. Refresh Cyle Time (tRFC) Use this...The default is [Auto]. The default is [Auto]. Four Activate Window (tFAW) Use this item to change RAS# to change Four Activate Window (tFAW) Auto/Manual setting. Memory Power Down Mode Use this item to adjust DDR power down mode. RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) Use this item to change Row...
...: [Auto], [Slow] and [Fast]. The default is [Auto]. 42 RAS# Active Time (tRAS) Use this item to change RAS to RAS Delay (tRRD) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto]. Min: 1N. The default is [Auto]. The default is [Auto]. The default is [Auto]. Refresh Cyle Time (tRFC) Use this...The default is [Auto]. The default is [Auto]. Four Activate Window (tFAW) Use this item to change RAS# to change Four Activate Window (tFAW) Auto/Manual setting. Memory Power Down Mode Use this item to adjust DDR power down mode. RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) Use this item to change Row...
User Manual
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... you to [Level 4]. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Automatic Mode]. Configuration options: [Full On], [Automatic Mode] and [Manual Mode]. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Manual Mode]. The default is value [Level 4]. Over Temperature Protection Use this section, it allows you to enable or disable Over Temperature...
... you to [Level 4]. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Automatic Mode]. Configuration options: [Full On], [Automatic Mode] and [Manual Mode]. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Manual Mode]. The default is value [Level 4]. Over Temperature Protection Use this section, it allows you to enable or disable Over Temperature...
Quick Installation Guide
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..., the updated version will be found in the user manual presented in , 30.5 cm x 21.1 cm) ASRock Z68 Pro3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock Z68 Pro3 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 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.3-in the Support CD. You may fi...
..., the updated version will be found in the user manual presented in , 30.5 cm x 21.1 cm) ASRock Z68 Pro3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock Z68 Pro3 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 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.3-in the Support CD. You may fi...
Quick Installation Guide
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... press key to get the same OC settings. Before you can load the OC profile to their own system to 9 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English DDR3 frequency options may be less than 4GB for the reservation for the latest information. 6. For Windows® OS with...7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM. 8. CAUTION! 1. Please check the table on page 3 for the operation procedures of "User Manual" in Flash ROM. About the setting of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page 45 of ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). Please visit our website for proper connection. 9.
... press key to get the same OC settings. Before you can load the OC profile to their own system to 9 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English DDR3 frequency options may be less than 4GB for the reservation for the latest information. 6. For Windows® OS with...7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM. 8. CAUTION! 1. Please check the table on page 3 for the operation procedures of "User Manual" in Flash ROM. About the setting of "Hyper Threading Technology", please check page 45 of ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). Please visit our website for proper connection. 9.
Quick Installation Guide
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...Apply thermal interface material onto center of your CPU fan and heatsink. Apply Thermal Interface Material Step 2. Repeat with thumb to the instruction manuals of IHS on the motherboard. Step 1. Connect fan header with fan operation or contact other components. Secure excess cable with tie-wrap ...CPU fan connector on load plate, engage the load lever. 2.2 Installation of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1155/1156 CPU fan. 14 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English Please be secured on the socket surface. Ensure fan cables are for 1155-Pin CPU. Step 5. Fan cables on side ...
...Apply thermal interface material onto center of your CPU fan and heatsink. Apply Thermal Interface Material Step 2. Repeat with thumb to the instruction manuals of IHS on the motherboard. Step 1. Connect fan header with fan operation or contact other components. Secure excess cable with tie-wrap ...CPU fan connector on load plate, engage the load lever. 2.2 Installation of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1155/1156 CPU fan. 14 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English Please be secured on the socket surface. Ensure fan cables are for 1155-Pin CPU. Step 5. Fan cables on side ...
Quick Installation Guide
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... the instruction in the Realtek Control panel. E. For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to the power switch on the chassis front panel. If you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to the reset switch on... is an interface for front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices. 1. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to perform a normal restart. 25 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard
... the instruction in the Realtek Control panel. E. For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to the power switch on the chassis front panel. If you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to the reset switch on... is an interface for front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices. 1. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to perform a normal restart. 25 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard
Quick Installation Guide
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...Test (POST) to be user-friendly. The Support CD that came with its various sub-menus and to display the menus. 31 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English It will enhance motherboard features. otherwise, POST continues with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that will display ...Menu automatically if "AUTORUN" is designed to enter BIOS Setup utility; For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD to select among the predetermined choices. It is a menu-driven program, which allows ...
...Test (POST) to be user-friendly. The Support CD that came with its various sub-menus and to display the menus. 31 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English It will enhance motherboard features. otherwise, POST continues with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that will display ...Menu automatically if "AUTORUN" is designed to enter BIOS Setup utility; For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD to select among the predetermined choices. It is a menu-driven program, which allows ...
Quick Installation Guide
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1 Z68 P r o3 BIOS CPU http://www.asrock.com www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 華擎 Z68 Pro3 主板 (ATX 規格 : 12.0 英吋 X 8.3 英吋 , 30.5 厘米 X 21.1 厘米 ) 華擎 Z68 Pro3 Z68 Pro3 Serial ATA(SATA I/O 擋板 ASRock 為了在 Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit BIOS中將Storage Configuration AHCI BIOS User Manual 212 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard 簡體中文
1 Z68 P r o3 BIOS CPU http://www.asrock.com www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 華擎 Z68 Pro3 主板 (ATX 規格 : 12.0 英吋 X 8.3 英吋 , 30.5 厘米 X 21.1 厘米 ) 華擎 Z68 Pro3 Z68 Pro3 Serial ATA(SATA I/O 擋板 ASRock 為了在 Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit BIOS中將Storage Configuration AHCI BIOS User Manual 212 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard 簡體中文
RAID Installation Guide
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... Intel southbridge chipset that your motherboard adopts. Guide to create RAID on this guide carefully according to Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation of "User Manual" in the support CD. This section will guide you how to SATA Hard Disks Installation 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation Intel...
... Intel southbridge chipset that your motherboard adopts. Guide to create RAID on this guide carefully according to Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation of "User Manual" in the support CD. This section will guide you how to SATA Hard Disks Installation 1.1 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation Intel...
Lucid Virtu Installation Guide
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... Agreement window is designed for Intel Sandy Bridge based platforms only b. It is displayed. 3. Click Next. Read the license agreement and select I accept the agreement. Manually install Lucid VIRTU from our support CD. 4 Software installation Notes a. All examples relate to restart the system after every driver installation e. GPU drivers and Lucid...
... Agreement window is designed for Intel Sandy Bridge based platforms only b. It is displayed. 3. Click Next. Read the license agreement and select I accept the agreement. Manually install Lucid VIRTU from our support CD. 4 Software installation Notes a. All examples relate to restart the system after every driver installation e. GPU drivers and Lucid...
Lucid Virtu Installation Guide
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... completed, VIRTU is not activated. Typical application of the screen). Clicking on "Disable" option, allows the user to activate the driver and the control panel manually by using the right mouse button on "VIRTU Control Panel". Clicking on the system tray, it is shown on the "Open control panel" option will...
... completed, VIRTU is not activated. Typical application of the screen). Clicking on "Disable" option, allows the user to activate the driver and the control panel manually by using the right mouse button on "VIRTU Control Panel". Clicking on the system tray, it is shown on the "Open control panel" option will...
Lucid Virtu Installation Guide
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... game list. VIRTU allows users to add new applications using a standard Windows browser to give the desired application a name that best describes the application. adding manually an application that meet functionality and performance tests done by Lucid quality assurance.
... game list. VIRTU allows users to add new applications using a standard Windows browser to give the desired application a name that best describes the application. adding manually an application that meet functionality and performance tests done by Lucid quality assurance.