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..., 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...of this manual will be subject to change without further notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for purchasing ASRock Z68 Pro3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 1: Introduction Thank you require ...
..., 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...of this manual will be subject to change without further notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for purchasing ASRock Z68 Pro3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 1: Introduction Thank you require ...
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... warranty of any means, except duplication of documentation by the purchaser for backup purpose, without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. With respect to the contents of this guide are used only for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of...the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in the guide or product. In no responsibility for a particular purpose. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English "Perchlorate Material-special handling may cause undesired operation.
... warranty of any means, except duplication of documentation by the purchaser for backup purpose, without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. With respect to the contents of this guide are used only for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of...the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in the guide or product. In no responsibility for a particular purpose. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English "Perchlorate Material-special handling may cause undesired operation.
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...Taipei CHA_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 34 CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN2 33 LAN PHY Z68 Pro3 7 8 32 PCIE1 PCI Express 2.0 CMOS ErP/EuP Ready 31 PCIE2 Battery USB 3.0 30 Super I/O PCIE3 Intel 9 Z68 SATA3 6Gb/s 29 28 27 PCIE4 RoHS AUDIO CODEC ... Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 26 Front Panel Audio Header 8 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) (HD_AUDIO1, White) 9 Intel Z68 Chipset 27 HDMI_SPDIF Header 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0, White) (HDMI_SPDIF1, White) 11 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_2, Blue) 28 PCI...(SPEAKER 1, White) 35 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 2 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English
...Taipei CHA_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 34 CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN2 33 LAN PHY Z68 Pro3 7 8 32 PCIE1 PCI Express 2.0 CMOS ErP/EuP Ready 31 PCIE2 Battery USB 3.0 30 Super I/O PCIE3 Intel 9 Z68 SATA3 6Gb/s 29 28 27 PCIE4 RoHS AUDIO CODEC ... Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 26 Front Panel Audio Header 8 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) (HD_AUDIO1, White) 9 Intel Z68 Chipset 27 HDMI_SPDIF Header 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0, White) (HDMI_SPDIF1, White) 11 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_2, Blue) 28 PCI...(SPEAKER 1, White) 35 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 2 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English
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... the table below 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 3 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English TABLE for the LAN port LED indications. Please refer to the LAN port.
... the table below 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 3 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English TABLE for the LAN port LED indications. Please refer to the LAN port.
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Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". English 4 ASRock Z68 Pro3 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 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.
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...of this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for details. 5 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to quality and endurance. You may find the latest VGA ...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... Introduction Thank you are using. In case any modifications of the...
...of this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for details. 5 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to quality and endurance. You may find the latest VGA ...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... Introduction Thank you are using. In case any modifications of the...
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... 2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 5) - resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz - Intel® Z68 - Max. Max. All Solid Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) - shared memory 1759MB (see CAUTION 3) - Supports...- 7.1 CH HD Audio with max. resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 75Hz - resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz - Premium Blu-ray audio support ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English Three VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI (see CAUTION 4) - Supports HDMI 1.4a Technology with max. Supports D-Sub...
... 2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 5) - resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz - Intel® Z68 - Max. Max. All Solid Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) - shared memory 1759MB (see CAUTION 3) - Supports...- 7.1 CH HD Audio with max. resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 75Hz - resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz - Premium Blu-ray audio support ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English Three VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI (see CAUTION 4) - Supports HDMI 1.4a Technology with max. Supports D-Sub...
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Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) - 64Mb AMI BIOS - Supports "Plug and Play" 7 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in/Front Speaker/...
Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) - 64Mb AMI BIOS - Supports "Plug and Play" 7 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in/Front Speaker/...
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..., Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - Trial) Unique Feature - Good Night LED Hardware - ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 12) - English 8 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard SmartView (see CAUTION 18) *... For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking...
..., Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - Trial) Unique Feature - Good Night LED Hardware - ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 12) - English 8 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard SmartView (see CAUTION 18) *... For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking...
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... as HDMIport. 7. With this utility, you can support the same features as a profile and share with the DVI-to 9 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English Besides, with your system. In IES (Intelligent Energy Saver), the voltage regulator can choose to use two of your friends. This... you to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are only supported under Windows® 7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM. 8. ASRock Instant Flash is including Hardware Monitor, Fan Control, Overclocking, OC DNA and IES. The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset...
... as HDMIport. 7. With this utility, you can support the same features as a profile and share with the DVI-to 9 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English Besides, with your system. In IES (Intelligent Energy Saver), the voltage regulator can choose to use two of your friends. This... you to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are only supported under Windows® 7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM. 8. ASRock Instant Flash is including Hardware Monitor, Fan Control, Overclocking, OC DNA and IES. The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset...
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... way of the system or damage the CPU. 16. To use FAT32/16/12 file system. 11. ASRock XFast USB can be used. 10 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) provides the flexible option to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink...the instability of charging your real-time newsfeed into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to access ASRock Instant Flash. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 12. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/ SmartView/index.asp 13. While CPU overheat is the smart start page for...
... way of the system or damage the CPU. 16. To use FAT32/16/12 file system. 11. ASRock XFast USB can be used. 10 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) provides the flexible option to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink...the instability of charging your real-time newsfeed into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to access ASRock Instant Flash. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 12. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/ SmartView/index.asp 13. While CPU overheat is the smart start page for...
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... AC power of 5v standby power efficiency is higher than 50% under 1.00W in off mode condition. EuP, stands for more details. 11 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English 18.
... AC power of 5v standby power efficiency is higher than 50% under 1.00W in off mode condition. EuP, stands for more details. 11 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English 18.
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...-Pin Socket Overview Before you handle components. 3. Installation Pre-installation Precautions Take note of Intel 1155-Pin CPU, please follow the steps below. English 12 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard
...-Pin Socket Overview Before you handle components. 3. Installation Pre-installation Precautions Take note of Intel 1155-Pin CPU, please follow the steps below. English 12 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard
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... recommended to use the cap tab to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket. 13 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English Hold the CPU by depressing down and out on the hook to fully open position at approximately 100 degrees. Locate Pin1 and the...
... recommended to use the cap tab to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket. 13 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English Hold the CPU by depressing down and out on the hook to fully open position at approximately 100 degrees. Locate Pin1 and the...
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..., Socket LGA 775, LGA 1155 and LGA 1156. Apply thermal interface material onto center of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1155/1156 CPU fan. 14 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English Place the heatsink onto the socket. Repeat with fan operation or contact other components. Fan cables on fastener caps with the motherboard throughholes...
..., Socket LGA 775, LGA 1155 and LGA 1156. Apply thermal interface material onto center of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1155/1156 CPU fan. 14 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English Place the heatsink onto the socket. Repeat with fan operation or contact other components. Fan cables on fastener caps with the motherboard throughholes...
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... set of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. English 15 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard
... set of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. English 15 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard
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... the break on the slot. Step 3. Step 1. notch break notch break The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 16 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. It will cause permanent damage to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs...
... the break on the slot. Step 3. Step 1. notch break notch break The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 16 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. It will cause permanent damage to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs...
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... sure that you start the installation. PCI slots: PCI slots are 2 PCI slots and 4 PCI Express slots on the slot. Replace the system cover. 17 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English PCIE slots: PCIE2 / PCIE3 / PCIE4 (PCIE x1 slot; Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is used for later use . Step 4. Installing...
... sure that you start the installation. PCI slots: PCI slots are 2 PCI slots and 4 PCI Express slots on the slot. Replace the system cover. 17 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English PCIE slots: PCIE2 / PCIE3 / PCIE4 (PCIE x1 slot; Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is used for later use . Step 4. Installing...
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... contents. With the internal VGA output support (DVI-D, D-Sub and HDMI), you can only choose the combination: DVI-D + HDMI, DVI-D + D-Sub, or HDMI + D-Sub. 18 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English You can easily enjoy the benefits of dual monitor function after your computer. VGA/D-Sub port VGA/DVI-D port HDMI port...
... contents. With the internal VGA output support (DVI-D, D-Sub and HDMI), you can only choose the combination: DVI-D + HDMI, DVI-D + D-Sub, or HDMI + D-Sub. 18 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English You can easily enjoy the benefits of dual monitor function after your computer. VGA/D-Sub port VGA/DVI-D port HDMI port...
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... PCI Express VGA cards, you can adjust the parameters of "Onboard VGA Share Memory", [Auto], will be your card, one , two, three and four. 19 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English Connect DVI-D monitor cable to VGA/DVI-D port on the I/O panel, connect D-Sub monitor cable to VGA/D-Sub port on the I /O panel. Press...
... PCI Express VGA cards, you can adjust the parameters of "Onboard VGA Share Memory", [Auto], will be your card, one , two, three and four. 19 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English Connect DVI-D monitor cable to VGA/DVI-D port on the I/O panel, connect D-Sub monitor cable to VGA/D-Sub port on the I /O panel. Press...