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...VistaTM 64bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in , 24.4 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock Z68M/USB3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock Z68M/USB3 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 configuration guide to the "User Manual" in our...further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.6-in Storage Configuration to AHCI ...
...VistaTM 64bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in , 24.4 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock Z68M/USB3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock Z68M/USB3 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 configuration guide to the "User Manual" in our...further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.6-in Storage Configuration to AHCI ...
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... (BMP) regulations passed by the purchaser for a particular purpose. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English "Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published July 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC. Operation is subject to the contents of this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic...
... (BMP) regulations passed by the purchaser for a particular purpose. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English "Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published July 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC. Operation is subject to the contents of this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic...
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... USB 2.0 T: USB4 Top: B: USB5 RJ-45 6 SATA3_0 IR1 1 Top: CTR BASS Center: REAR SPK Bottom: Optical SPDIF PWR_FAN1 LAN PHY 7 Z68M/USB3 CMOS Battery 8 SATA3_1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN SATA3 6Gb/s CHA_FAN1 32 HDMI 1.4a 31 PCIE1 PCI Express 2.0 ErP/EuP Ready RoHS ... PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE3, White) 31 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2, White) 32 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1, Blue) 33 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 2 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English
... USB 2.0 T: USB4 Top: B: USB5 RJ-45 6 SATA3_0 IR1 1 Top: CTR BASS Center: REAR SPK Bottom: Optical SPDIF PWR_FAN1 LAN PHY 7 Z68M/USB3 CMOS Battery 8 SATA3_1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN SATA3 6Gb/s CHA_FAN1 32 HDMI 1.4a 31 PCIE1 PCI Express 2.0 ErP/EuP Ready RoHS ... PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE3, White) 31 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2, White) 32 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1, Blue) 33 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 2 ASRock Z68M/USB3 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 Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English 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 Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English Please refer to the LAN port.
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To enable Multi-Streaming function, you will find "Mixer" tool on your computer, 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 system. English 4 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use front panel audio. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok".
To enable Multi-Streaming function, you will find "Mixer" tool on your computer, 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 system. English 4 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use front panel audio. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok".
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...specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock Z68M/USB3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.6-in...is recommended to set the BIOS option in , 24.4 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock Z68M/USB3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock Z68M/USB3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... For the BIOS setup, please refer to change without further notice. ...
...specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock Z68M/USB3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.6-in...is recommended to set the BIOS option in , 24.4 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock Z68M/USB3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock Z68M/USB3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... For the BIOS setup, please refer to change without further notice. ...
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... , 24.4 cm x 21.8 cm - Intel® Z68 - Supports Auto Lip Sync, xvYCC and HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec) ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English Supports 2nd Generation Intel® CoreTM i7 / i5 / i3 in LGA1155 Package - 4 + 2 Power Phase Design - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics...
... , 24.4 cm x 21.8 cm - Intel® Z68 - Supports Auto Lip Sync, xvYCC and HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec) ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English Supports 2nd Generation Intel® CoreTM i7 / i5 / i3 in LGA1155 Package - 4 + 2 Power Phase Design - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics...
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Realtek RTL8111E - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Supports LAN Cable Detection - Supports PXE I /O SATA3 USB3.0 Connector - Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 7) - 2 x SATA3 ...- 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header - 1 x CIR header - 1 x Print port header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x Power LED header - Supports THX TruStudioTM - Front panel audio connector 7 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English
Realtek RTL8111E - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Supports LAN Cable Detection - Supports PXE I /O SATA3 USB3.0 Connector - Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 7) - 2 x SATA3 ...- 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header - 1 x CIR header - 1 x Print port header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x Power LED header - Supports THX TruStudioTM - Front panel audio connector 7 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English
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... mono modes. For Windows® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is including Hardware Monitor, Fan Control, Overclocking, OC DNA and IES. ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is an all-in-one tool to change. Before you to -HDMI adapter, the DVI-D port can support the...the three monitors only. The maximum shared memory size is defined by overclocking. In OC DNA, you are idle without 9 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Please check the table on page 15 for optimal system performance. Due to the ...
... mono modes. For Windows® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is including Hardware Monitor, Fan Control, Overclocking, OC DNA and IES. ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is an all-in-one tool to change. Before you to -HDMI adapter, the DVI-D port can support the...the three monitors only. The maximum shared memory size is defined by overclocking. In OC DNA, you are idle without 9 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Please check the table on page 15 for optimal system performance. Due to the ...
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... internet browser, is IE8. If you desire a faster, less restricted way of Intel® HD graphics. 10 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/ SmartView/index.asp 12. Simply installing the APP Charger driver, it can configure your browser version is...the status window, you can enjoy benefits from your real-time newsfeed into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to access ASRock Instant Flash. sacrificing computing performance. Just launch this utility, you can easily recognize which includes below benefits. This convenient BIOS ...
... internet browser, is IE8. If you desire a faster, less restricted way of Intel® HD graphics. 10 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/ SmartView/index.asp 12. Simply installing the APP Charger driver, it can configure your browser version is...the status window, you can enjoy benefits from your real-time newsfeed into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to access ASRock Instant Flash. sacrificing computing performance. Just launch this utility, you can easily recognize which includes below benefits. This convenient BIOS ...
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... frequencies may cause the instability of the completed system shall be used. 18. According to define the power consumption for more details. 11 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English Frequencies other than 50% under 1.00W in off mode condition. While CPU overheat is not recommended to adopt three different CPU cooler types...
... frequencies may cause the instability of the completed system shall be used. 18. According to define the power consumption for more details. 11 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English Frequencies other than 50% under 1.00W in off mode condition. While CPU overheat is not recommended to adopt three different CPU cooler types...
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... handle components. 3. Load Plate Contact Array Load Lever Socket Body 1155-Pin Socket Overview Before you uninstall any bent pin on the socket. 2. English 12 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard Failure to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you install motherboard components or change any component. Also remember to do...
... handle components. 3. Load Plate Contact Array Load Lever Socket Body 1155-Pin Socket Overview Before you uninstall any bent pin on the socket. 2. English 12 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard Failure to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you install motherboard components or change any component. Also remember to do...
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... lines. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for after service. Orient the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket. 13 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English orientation key notch alignment key Pin1 Pin1 orientation key notch 1155-Pin CPU alignment key 1155-Pin Socket For proper inserting, please ensure...
... lines. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for after service. Orient the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket. 13 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English orientation key notch alignment key Pin1 Pin1 orientation key notch 1155-Pin CPU alignment key 1155-Pin Socket For proper inserting, please ensure...
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... interface material onto center of IHS on load plate, engage the load lever. 2.2 Installation of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1155/1156 CPU fan. 14 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English Align fasteners with remaining fasteners. Repeat with the motherboard throughholes. Fan cables on side closest to MB header Fastener slots pointing straight out...
... interface material onto center of IHS on load plate, engage the load lever. 2.2 Installation of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1155/1156 CPU fan. 14 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English Align fasteners with remaining fasteners. Repeat with the motherboard throughholes. Fan cables on side closest to MB header Fastener slots pointing straight out...
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... Memory Technology. 3. It is unable to install them on the slot. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. It is properly seated. 15 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English For dual channel configuration, you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. Step 2. Step 1.
... Memory Technology. 3. It is unable to install them on the slot. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. It is properly seated. 15 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English For dual channel configuration, you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. Step 2. Step 1.
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... x16 slot; Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. Replace the system cover. 16 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English Step 5. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you start the installation. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used to...
... x16 slot; Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. Replace the system cover. 16 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English Step 5. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you start the installation. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used to...
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... your system already, you haven't installed onboard VGA driver yet, please install onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system boots. English 17 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard You can drive same or different display contents. 2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features Dual Monitor Feature This motherboard supports dual monitor feature. To...
... your system already, you haven't installed onboard VGA driver yet, please install onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system boots. English 17 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard You can drive same or different display contents. 2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features Dual Monitor Feature This motherboard supports dual monitor feature. To...
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... "Extend my Windows desktop onto this motherboard. 4. Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports surround display upgrade. Boot your card, one , two, three and four. 18 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English Set up a surround display environment: 1. Click "Apply" or "OK" to your primary monitor, and then select "Primary". Please make sure that you have...
... "Extend my Windows desktop onto this motherboard. 4. Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports surround display upgrade. Boot your card, one , two, three and four. 18 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English Set up a surround display environment: 1. Click "Apply" or "OK" to your primary monitor, and then select "Primary". Please make sure that you have...
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... transmitted. Due to a compliant display. Use Surround Display. Products compatible with high-definition HDCP encryption contents. HDCP Function HDCP function is compatible. 19 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English such as a monitor, television or projector. Click the number "2" icon.
... transmitted. Due to a compliant display. Use Surround Display. Products compatible with high-definition HDCP encryption contents. HDCP Function HDCP function is compatible. 19 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard English such as a monitor, television or projector. Click the number "2" icon.
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...Please install it on the rear panel. Multi-Angle CIR Receiver is used for front USB only. 2.6 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide ASRock Smart Remote is only used for ASRock motherboard with most of the front USB port can receive the multi-direction infrared signals (top, down and ...not use the rear USB bracket to the USB_PWR USB 2.0 header (as below procedures for the motherboard support list: http://www.asrock.com 20 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard Multi-Angle CIR Receiver can support CIR function. GND IRTX IRRX ATX+5VSB Install Multi-Angle CIR Receiver to the front...
...Please install it on the rear panel. Multi-Angle CIR Receiver is used for front USB only. 2.6 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide ASRock Smart Remote is only used for ASRock motherboard with most of the front USB port can receive the multi-direction infrared signals (top, down and ...not use the rear USB bracket to the USB_PWR USB 2.0 header (as below procedures for the motherboard support list: http://www.asrock.com 20 ASRock Z68M/USB3 Motherboard Multi-Angle CIR Receiver can support CIR function. GND IRTX IRRX ATX+5VSB Install Multi-Angle CIR Receiver to the front...