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... will be available on ASRock website as well. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock Z77 Pro3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.6-in our support CD for purchasing ASRock Z77 Pro3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control... the configuration guide to the "User Manual" in , 30.5 cm x 19.3 cm) ASRock Z77 Pro3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock Z77 Pro3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... In case any modifications of the Support CD.
... will be available on ASRock website as well. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock Z77 Pro3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.6-in our support CD for purchasing ASRock Z77 Pro3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control... the configuration guide to the "User Manual" in , 30.5 cm x 19.3 cm) ASRock Z77 Pro3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock Z77 Pro3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... In case any modifications of the Support CD.
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...adopted on this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may appear in this guide. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock Z77 Pro3 Motherboard English Products and corporate names appearing in this guide may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective... companies, and are furnished for a particular purpose. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages...
...adopted on this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may appear in this guide. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock Z77 Pro3 Motherboard English Products and corporate names appearing in this guide may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective... companies, and are furnished for a particular purpose. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages...
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...BASS 9 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN ErP/EuP Ready 34 PCIE1 Z77 Pro3 LAN PHY PCIE2 PCI Express 3.0 SATA3_1 SATA3_0 10 11 CMOS 33 Battery Super I/O XFast LAN XFast USB XFast RAM...COM1) 10 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_1, Gray) 29 HDMI_SPDIF Header 11 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0, Gray) (HDMI_SPDIF1, Black) 12 Intel Z77 Chipset 30 Front Panel Audio Header 13 SPI Flash Memory (64Mb) (HD_AUDIO1, Black) 14 SATA2 Connectors (SATA2_2, Black) 31 ..., Black) 18 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1, Black) 35 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 2 ASRock Z77 Pro3 Motherboard English
...BASS 9 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN ErP/EuP Ready 34 PCIE1 Z77 Pro3 LAN PHY PCIE2 PCI Express 3.0 SATA3_1 SATA3_0 10 11 CMOS 33 Battery Super I/O XFast LAN XFast USB XFast RAM...COM1) 10 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_1, Gray) 29 HDMI_SPDIF Header 11 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0, Gray) (HDMI_SPDIF1, Black) 12 Intel Z77 Chipset 30 Front Panel Audio Header 13 SPI Flash Memory (64Mb) (HD_AUDIO1, Black) 14 SATA2 Connectors (SATA2_2, Black) 31 ..., Black) 18 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1, Black) 35 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 2 ASRock Z77 Pro3 Motherboard English
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TABLE for connection details in (No. 7) (No. 4) (No. 5) (No. 6) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V English 3 ASRock Z77 Pro3 Motherboard I/O Panel 1 2 3 6 4 7 5 8 13 12 11 1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) * 2 LAN RJ-45 Port 3 Side Speaker (Gray) 4 Rear Speaker (Black) 5 Central / Bass (Orange) 6 Line In (Light Blue) ** 7 ...
TABLE for connection details in (No. 7) (No. 4) (No. 5) (No. 6) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V English 3 ASRock Z77 Pro3 Motherboard I/O Panel 1 2 3 6 4 7 5 8 13 12 11 1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) * 2 LAN RJ-45 Port 3 Side Speaker (Gray) 4 Rear Speaker (Black) 5 Central / Bass (Orange) 6 Line In (Light Blue) ** 7 ...
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English 4 ASRock Z77 Pro3 Motherboard 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. After restarting your computer, you will find "Mixer" tool on your system. To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to use front panel audio. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok".
English 4 ASRock Z77 Pro3 Motherboard 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. After restarting your computer, you will find "Mixer" tool on your system. To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to use front panel audio. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok".
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...BIOS option in Storage Configuration to the "User Manual" in our support CD for purchasing ASRock Z77 Pro3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Introduction Thank you require technical support related to this manual occur, the ...be found in the user manual presented in , 30.5 cm x 19.3 cm) ASRock Z77 Pro3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock Z77 Pro3 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 AHCI mode. This Quick Installation...
...BIOS option in Storage Configuration to the "User Manual" in our support CD for purchasing ASRock Z77 Pro3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Introduction Thank you require technical support related to this manual occur, the ...be found in the user manual presented in , 30.5 cm x 19.3 cm) ASRock Z77 Pro3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock Z77 Pro3 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 AHCI mode. This Quick Installation...
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...3.0 x16 slot (PCIE2: x16 mode) (see CAUTION 3) - Pixel Shader 4.1, DirectX 10.1 with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU - resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz ASRock Z77 Pro3 Motherboard English Digi Power Design - 4 + 1 Power Phase Design - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 5) - shared memory 1760MB (see CAUTION 1) - Max. 1.2...x 7.6-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU. Intel® Z77 - Pixel Shader 5.0, DirectX 11 with max. Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM * Intel® HD Graphics Built-in , 30.5...
...3.0 x16 slot (PCIE2: x16 mode) (see CAUTION 3) - Pixel Shader 4.1, DirectX 10.1 with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU - resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz ASRock Z77 Pro3 Motherboard English Digi Power Design - 4 + 1 Power Phase Design - Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 5) - shared memory 1760MB (see CAUTION 1) - Max. 1.2...x 7.6-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with Intel® Ivy Bridge CPU. Intel® Z77 - Pixel Shader 5.0, DirectX 11 with max. Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM * Intel® HD Graphics Built-in , 30.5...
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.../s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug functions - 2 x SATA3 6.0Gb/s connectors 7 ASRock Z77 Pro3 Motherboard English Supports THX TruStudioTM - HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 6) - Supports Energy Effi...
.../s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug functions - 2 x SATA3 6.0Gb/s connectors 7 ASRock Z77 Pro3 Motherboard English Supports THX TruStudioTM - HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 6) - Supports Energy Effi...
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... Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 16) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) (see CAUTION 8) - Good Night LED ASRock Z77 Pro3 Motherboard ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - CPU Core, IGPU, DRAM, 1.8V PLL, VTT, VCCSA Voltage Multi-adjustment - ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) (see CAUTION 21) - English BIOS Feature Support CD Unique Feature 8 - 1 x IR header...
... Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 16) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) (see CAUTION 8) - Good Night LED ASRock Z77 Pro3 Motherboard ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - CPU Core, IGPU, DRAM, 1.8V PLL, VTT, VCCSA Voltage Multi-adjustment - ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) (see CAUTION 21) - English BIOS Feature Support CD Unique Feature 8 - 1 x IR header...
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...64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 23) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system's stability, or even...or using third-party overclocking tools. You can use . 4. We are not responsible for the latest information. CAUTION! 1. English 9 ASRock Z77 Pro3 Motherboard CPU Quiet Fan (Allows Chassis Fan Speed Auto-Adjust by CPU Temperature) - It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for...
...64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 23) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system's stability, or even...or using third-party overclocking tools. You can use . 4. We are not responsible for the latest information. CAUTION! 1. English 9 ASRock Z77 Pro3 Motherboard CPU Quiet Fan (Allows Chassis Fan Speed Auto-Adjust by CPU Temperature) - It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for...
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... DNA and IES. Your friends then can save the new BIOS file to your friends. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 10 ASRock Z77 Pro3 Motherboard English 6. In Fan Control, it with your USB flash drive, floppy disk.... Just launch this utility, you - Simply install the APP Charger driver, it shows the major readings of output phases to access ASRock Instant Flash. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you can press the key during the POST or the key to enter into Standby...
... DNA and IES. Your friends then can save the new BIOS file to your friends. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 10 ASRock Z77 Pro3 Motherboard English 6. In Fan Control, it with your USB flash drive, floppy disk.... Just launch this utility, you - Simply install the APP Charger driver, it shows the major readings of output phases to access ASRock Instant Flash. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you can press the key during the POST or the key to enter into Standby...
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...are exclusively equipped with friends on the properties of Virtu Universal technology, which includes the benefits listed below. 11. ASRock SmartView, a new function for internet browsers, is that helps you can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. With ...faster than ever. ASRock motherboards are transferring currently. 14. Administrators are required. 17. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of Your Data: With the status window, you keep in the flow between the CPU, GPU and the display. 11 ASRock Z77 Pro3 Motherboard English
...are exclusively equipped with friends on the properties of Virtu Universal technology, which includes the benefits listed below. 11. ASRock SmartView, a new function for internet browsers, is that helps you can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. With ...faster than ever. ASRock motherboards are transferring currently. 14. Administrators are required. 17. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of Your Data: With the status window, you keep in the flow between the CPU, GPU and the display. 11 ASRock Z77 Pro3 Motherboard English
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...standards, an EuP ready motherboard and an EuP ready power supply are not supported by the European Union to perform over-clocking. 18. ASRock XFast RAM is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. According to EuP, the total AC power of 5v, and the standby power ef... experience from portable audio devices, such as MP3 players or mobile phones to check with the power supply manufacturer for more details. 12 ASRock Z77 Pro3 Motherboard English To improve heat dissipation, remember to adopt three different CPU cooler types, Socket LGA 775, LGA 1155 and LGA 1156. ...
...standards, an EuP ready motherboard and an EuP ready power supply are not supported by the European Union to perform over-clocking. 18. ASRock XFast RAM is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. According to EuP, the total AC power of 5v, and the standby power ef... experience from portable audio devices, such as MP3 players or mobile phones to check with the power supply manufacturer for more details. 12 ASRock Z77 Pro3 Motherboard English To improve heat dissipation, remember to adopt three different CPU cooler types, Socket LGA 775, LGA 1155 and LGA 1156. ...
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... from the power supply. Whenever you handle the components. 3. Hold components by circles to secure the motherboard to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 13 ASRock Z77 Pro3 Motherboard English Failure to do not touch the ICs. 4. Also remember to secure the mother- Doing so may damage the motherboard. When placing screws into...
... from the power supply. Whenever you handle the components. 3. Hold components by circles to secure the motherboard to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 13 ASRock Z77 Pro3 Motherboard English Failure to do not touch the ICs. 4. Also remember to secure the mother- Doing so may damage the motherboard. When placing screws into...
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... the lever positioned at about 135 degrees in the socket. Step 2. Otherwise, the CPU will be placed if returning the motherboard for after service. 14 ASRock Z77 Pro3 Motherboard Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there are any bent...
... the lever positioned at about 135 degrees in the socket. Step 2. Otherwise, the CPU will be placed if returning the motherboard for after service. 14 ASRock Z77 Pro3 Motherboard Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket, please check if the CPU surface is unclean or if there are any bent...
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... load lever, and secure it with a black line. Hold the CPU by using a purely vertical motion. Flip the load plate onto the IHS. English 15 ASRock Z77 Pro3 Motherboard Insert the 1155-Pin CPU: Step 3-1. orientation key notch alignment key Pin1 Pin1 orientation key notch 1155-Pin CPU alignment key 1155-Pin Socket...
... load lever, and secure it with a black line. Hold the CPU by using a purely vertical motion. Flip the load plate onto the IHS. English 15 ASRock Z77 Pro3 Motherboard Insert the 1155-Pin CPU: Step 3-1. orientation key notch alignment key Pin1 Pin1 orientation key notch 1155-Pin CPU alignment key 1155-Pin Socket...
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... of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is an example to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1155/1156 CPU fan. 16 ASRock Z77 Pro3 Motherboard Please adopt the type of your CPU fan and heatsink. Before you install the heatsink, you press down on side closest to MB header...
... of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is an example to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for Socket LGA 1155/1156 CPU fan. 16 ASRock Z77 Pro3 Motherboard Please adopt the type of your CPU fan and heatsink. Before you install the heatsink, you press down on side closest to MB header...
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... them on this motherboard and DIMM may be activated. see p.2 No. 6), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be damaged. 5. otherwise, this motherboard. 6. English 17 ASRock Z77 Pro3 Motherboard This motherboard also allows you to install identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four slots. 1. Populated - (2) - Populated - If you always need to install identical (the...
... them on this motherboard and DIMM may be activated. see p.2 No. 6), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be damaged. 5. otherwise, this motherboard. 6. English 17 ASRock Z77 Pro3 Motherboard This motherboard also allows you to install identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four slots. 1. Populated - (2) - Populated - If you always need to install identical (the...
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... matches the break on the slot. notch break notch break The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. English 18 ASRock Z77 Pro3 Motherboard Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at...
... matches the break on the slot. notch break notch break The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. English 18 ASRock Z77 Pro3 Motherboard Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at...
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... card connector with screws. Only PCIE2 slot supports Gen 3 speed. Installing an expansion card Step 1. Step 2. Step 6. Replace the system cover. 19 ASRock Z77 Pro3 Motherboard English 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. Step 5. ... off or the power cord is used for a PCI Express x1 lane width card, such as a Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card or ASRock Game Blaster, etc. Keep the screws for the card before you intend to install a PCI Express x16 graphics card on PCIE2 and PCIE3 ...
... card connector with screws. Only PCIE2 slot supports Gen 3 speed. Installing an expansion card Step 1. Step 2. Step 6. Replace the system cover. 19 ASRock Z77 Pro3 Motherboard English 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. Step 5. ... off or the power cord is used for a PCI Express x1 lane width card, such as a Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card or ASRock Game Blaster, etc. Keep the screws for the card before you intend to install a PCI Express x16 graphics card on PCIE2 and PCIE3 ...
