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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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...motherboard and stepby-step guide to BIOS setup and information of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock Z68 Pro3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. To get better performance in Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM... occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to the hardware installation. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.3-...
...motherboard and stepby-step guide to BIOS setup and information of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock Z68 Pro3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. To get better performance in Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM... occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to the hardware installation. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.3-...
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... - 7.1 CH HD Audio with DVI and HDMI ports - Supports 2nd Generation Intel® CoreTM i7 / i5 / i3 in , 30.5 cm x 21.1 cm - Max. Intel® Z68 - Supports HDMI 1.4a Technology with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz - Pixel Shader 4.1, DirectX 10.1 - Supports D-Sub with max. ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.3-in...
... - 7.1 CH HD Audio with DVI and HDMI ports - Supports 2nd Generation Intel® CoreTM i7 / i5 / i3 in , 30.5 cm x 21.1 cm - Max. Intel® Z68 - Supports HDMI 1.4a Technology with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz - Pixel Shader 4.1, DirectX 10.1 - Supports D-Sub with max. ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.3-in...
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...MIC IN Designed in 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 1 HDMI_SPDIF1 HD_AUDIO1 1 ...Port Header (COM1) 7 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 Slots (PCI1-2) 12...
...MIC IN Designed in 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 1 HDMI_SPDIF1 HD_AUDIO1 1 ...Port Header (COM1) 7 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 Slots (PCI1-2) 12...
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...disks into the drive bays of your chassis. 2.11 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts Intel® Z68 chipset that supports Serial ATA3 (SATA3) hard disks and RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, Intel Rapid Storage and Intel Smart Response ...STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. 2.12 Serial ATA3 (SATA3) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts Intel® Z68 chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks and RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, Intel Rapid Storage...
...disks into the drive bays of your chassis. 2.11 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts Intel® Z68 chipset that supports Serial ATA3 (SATA3) hard disks and RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, Intel Rapid Storage and Intel Smart Response ...STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. 2.12 Serial ATA3 (SATA3) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts Intel® Z68 chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks and RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, Intel Rapid Storage...
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... has been installed into the SATA3 HDD. What is Hot Plug Function? NOTE What is Hot Swap Function? Intel® Z68 chipset provides hardware support for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new programming interface for SATA host controllers developed thru a joint ...industry effort. Intel® Z68 chipset provides hardware support for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new programming interface for SATA host controllers developed thru a joint industry...
... has been installed into the SATA3 HDD. What is Hot Plug Function? NOTE What is Hot Swap Function? Intel® Z68 chipset provides hardware support for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new programming interface for SATA host controllers developed thru a joint ...industry effort. Intel® Z68 chipset provides hardware support for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new programming interface for SATA host controllers developed thru a joint industry...
Quick Installation Guide
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... profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any means, except duplication of documentation by the... California Legislature. With respect to the contents of this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the following two... damages for informational use only and subject to infringe. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English
... profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any means, except duplication of documentation by the... California Legislature. With respect to the contents of this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the following two... damages for informational use only and subject to infringe. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English
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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.
... 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.
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English 4 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard To enable Multi-Streaming function, you will find "Mixer" tool on your computer, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to use front panel audio. After restarting your system. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to the front panel audio header.
English 4 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard To enable Multi-Streaming function, you will find "Mixer" tool on your computer, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to use front panel audio. After restarting your system. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" 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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... to set the BIOS option in Storage Configuration to the "User Manual" in our support CD for details. 5 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English For the BIOS setup, please refer to AHCI mode. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on... 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... ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for specific information about the model you are using.
... to set the BIOS option in Storage Configuration to the "User Manual" in our support CD for details. 5 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English For the BIOS setup, please refer to AHCI mode. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on... 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... ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for specific information about the model you are using.
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... Boost 2.0 Technology - Supports K-Series unlocked CPU - Supports DVI with DVI and HDMI ports - resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz - Intel® Z68 - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 1) - capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 5) - Pixel Shader 4.1, DirectX 10.1 - shared... Graphics * Audio 6 - Three VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI (see CAUTION 6) - Premium Blu-ray audio support ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English Supports HDMI 1.4a Technology with max. Max. Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz - Supports Full ...
... Boost 2.0 Technology - Supports K-Series unlocked CPU - Supports DVI with DVI and HDMI ports - resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz - Intel® Z68 - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 1) - capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 5) - Pixel Shader 4.1, DirectX 10.1 - shared... Graphics * Audio 6 - Three VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI (see CAUTION 6) - Premium Blu-ray audio support ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English Supports HDMI 1.4a Technology with max. Max. Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz - Supports Full ...
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... Plug" functions - 2 x USB 3.0 ports by Etron EJ168A, support USB 1.0/2.0/3.0 up to -Use USB 3.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with GUI support - Supports "Plug and Play" 7 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az I /O SATA3 USB3.0 Connector BIOS Feature - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - AMI UEFI...
... Plug" functions - 2 x USB 3.0 ports by Etron EJ168A, support USB 1.0/2.0/3.0 up to -Use USB 3.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with GUI support - Supports "Plug and Play" 7 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az I /O SATA3 USB3.0 Connector BIOS Feature - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - AMI UEFI...
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... 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant Certifications - English 8 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard Supports jumperfree - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - Trial) Unique Feature - Good Night LED Hardware - FCC, CE, WHQL - CPU ... Wake Up Events - Lucid Virtu (see CAUTION 18) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is required) (see CAUTION 14) - ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply ...
... 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant Certifications - English 8 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard Supports jumperfree - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - Trial) Unique Feature - Good Night LED Hardware - FCC, CE, WHQL - CPU ... Wake Up Events - Lucid Virtu (see CAUTION 18) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is required) (see CAUTION 14) - ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply ...
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...CPU can support the same features as a profile and share with your system. xvYCC and Deep Color are allowed to 9 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. Before you to use two of memory modules on page ... in a user-friendly interface, which is a BIOS flash utility embedded in the support CD. 2. Please check Intel® website for proper connection. 9. ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is supported under Windows® 7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM. 8. In OC DNA, you to improve...
...CPU can support the same features as a profile and share with your system. xvYCC and Deep Color are allowed to 9 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. Before you to use two of memory modules on page ... in a user-friendly interface, which is a BIOS flash utility embedded in the support CD. 2. Please check Intel® website for proper connection. 9. ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is supported under Windows® 7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM. 8. In OC DNA, you to improve...
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...To use FAT32/16/12 file system. 11. ASRock XFast USB can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may depend on -the-go. Please be used. 10 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English BIOS setup menu to adopt three different CPU cooler... types, Socket LGA 775, LGA 1155 and LGA 1156. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 12. The performance may cause...
...To use FAT32/16/12 file system. 11. ASRock XFast USB can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may depend on -the-go. Please be used. 10 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English BIOS setup menu to adopt three different CPU cooler... types, Socket LGA 775, LGA 1155 and LGA 1156. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 12. The performance may cause...
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EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by European Union to define the power consumption for more details. 11 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you checking with the power supply manufacturer for the completed system. According to Intel's suggestion, ...
EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by European Union to define the power consumption for more details. 11 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you checking with the power supply manufacturer for the completed system. According to Intel's suggestion, ...
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...! erboard to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2. Doing so may cause severe damage to the chassis, please do not touch the ICs. 4. English 12 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard Whenever you handle components. 3. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. Also remember to secure the moth- 2. When placing screws into the socket if...
...! erboard to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2. Doing so may cause severe damage to the chassis, please do not touch the ICs. 4. English 12 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard Whenever you handle components. 3. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. Also remember to secure the moth- 2. When placing screws into the socket if...
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... after service. Rotate the load plate to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket. 13 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English
... after service. Rotate the load plate to match the two orientation key notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket. 13 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English
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... CPU Fan and Heatsink For proper installation, please kindly refer to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1155/1156 CPU fan. 14 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English Step 4. Step 5. Verify that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.), which provides the flexible option to ensure cable does not interfere with...
... CPU Fan and Heatsink For proper installation, please kindly refer to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1155/1156 CPU fan. 14 ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard English Step 4. Step 5. Verify that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.), which provides the flexible option to ensure cable does not interfere with...