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..., please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock Z87 Pro3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z87 Pro3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z87 Pro3 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z87 Pro3 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield...
..., please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock Z87 Pro3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z87 Pro3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z87 Pro3 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z87 Pro3 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield...
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...; Digi Power Design • 4 Power Phase Design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPU Chipset • Intel® Z87 Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots • Supports DDR3 2800+(OC)/2400(OC)/2133(OC)/1866 (OC)/1600/1333/1066...
...; Digi Power Design • 4 Power Phase Design • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPU Chipset • Intel® Z87 Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots • Supports DDR3 2800+(OC)/2400(OC)/2133(OC)/1866 (OC)/1600/1333/1066...
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... DVI-D with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker / Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 3 Z87 Pro3 • Supports HDMI Technology with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz • Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz • Supports Auto Lip...
... DVI-D with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) • HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker / Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 3 Z87 Pro3 • Supports HDMI Technology with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz • Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz • Supports Auto Lip...
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You can use . Z87 Pro3 Certifications • FCC, CE, WHQL • ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system's stability, or...
You can use . Z87 Pro3 Certifications • FCC, CE, WHQL • ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system's stability, or...
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... state. And it reduces the frequency of internet access granted to "RAID", then you without fear of your USB disk. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from the support CD to copy the RAID driver from our servers ..." to other users. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. After copying the RAID driver to your USB storage device. Z87 Pro3 ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that cannot be placed in RAID mode. 7 English It fully utilizes the memory space that it also boosts the...
... state. And it reduces the frequency of internet access granted to "RAID", then you without fear of your USB disk. ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from the support CD to copy the RAID driver from our servers ..." to other users. Please setup network configuration before using Internet Flash. After copying the RAID driver to your USB storage device. Z87 Pro3 ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that cannot be placed in RAID mode. 7 English It fully utilizes the memory space that it also boosts the...
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... Installer is met. The fans will be able to install the drivers from anywhere in A-Tuning. ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning is included in the world. Z87 Pro3 ASRock Home Cloud This motherboard supports remote wake with the onboard Intel LAN, so you can connect with ...another smartphone, tablet or computer. ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver to...
... Installer is met. The fans will be able to install the drivers from anywhere in A-Tuning. ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning ASRock FAN-Tastic Tuning is included in the world. Z87 Pro3 ASRock Home Cloud This motherboard supports remote wake with the onboard Intel LAN, so you can connect with ...another smartphone, tablet or computer. ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver to...
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...45 5 26 Top: SIDE SPK Center: REAR SPK Bottom: CTR BASS Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN CPU_FAN2 CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 Z87 Pro3 25 24 PCIE1 X Fast USB X Fast LAN X Fast RAM 6 USB3_4_5 1 LAN PCIE2 PCI Express 3.0 Front USB 3.0 64Mb BIOS CMOS ...Battery RoHS Intel 7 Audio CODEC PCIE3 Z87 8 SATA3_1 SATA3_0 PCIE4 Super I/O SATA3_2 SATA3_3 HD_AUDIO1 9 23 1 PCI1 10 SATA3_4 SATA3_5 SPDIF1_OUT1 1 COM1 1 PCI2 CLRCMOS1 1 SPEAKER1 1 IR1 1 USB4_5 1 ...
...45 5 26 Top: SIDE SPK Center: REAR SPK Bottom: CTR BASS Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN CPU_FAN2 CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 Z87 Pro3 25 24 PCIE1 X Fast USB X Fast LAN X Fast RAM 6 USB3_4_5 1 LAN PCIE2 PCI Express 3.0 Front USB 3.0 64Mb BIOS CMOS ...Battery RoHS Intel 7 Audio CODEC PCIE3 Z87 8 SATA3_1 SATA3_0 PCIE4 Super I/O SATA3_2 SATA3_3 HD_AUDIO1 9 23 1 PCI1 10 SATA3_4 SATA3_5 SPDIF1_OUT1 1 COM1 1 PCI2 CLRCMOS1 1 SPEAKER1 1 IR1 1 USB4_5 1 ...
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... SPDIF Out Connector (SPDIF_OUT) 23 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 24 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 25 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 26 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) Z87 Pro3 English 11
... SPDIF Out Connector (SPDIF_OUT) 23 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 24 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 25 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 26 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) Z87 Pro3 English 11
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... Link Speed LED Status Off Orange Green Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ** If you will find the "Mixer" tool on each LAN port. Z87 Pro3 * There are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use the Rear Speaker, Central/ Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd...
... Link Speed LED Status Off Orange Green Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ** If you will find the "Mixer" tool on each LAN port. Z87 Pro3 * There are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use the Rear Speaker, Central/ Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd...
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Before you insert the 1150-Pin CPU into the socket if above situation is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1 A B 2 15 English Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 2. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is found. Z87 Pro3 2.1 Installing the CPU 1.
Before you insert the 1150-Pin CPU into the socket if above situation is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1 A B 2 15 English Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged. 2. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is found. Z87 Pro3 2.1 Installing the CPU 1.
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Z87 Pro3 Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service. 17 English
Z87 Pro3 Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service. 17 English
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It is unable to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. Z87 Pro3 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. otherwise, this motherboard ...
It is unable to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at incorrect orientation. Z87 Pro3 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. otherwise, this motherboard ...
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... card and make sure that have 32-bit PCI interface. PCIE3 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. 21 English Z87 Pro3 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.
... card and make sure that have 32-bit PCI interface. PCIE3 (PCIe 2.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards. 21 English Z87 Pro3 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.
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... activity LED, speaker and etc. English 23 Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to perform a normal restart. Z87 Pro3 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. PWRBTN (Power Switch): Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front...
... activity LED, speaker and etc. English 23 Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to perform a normal restart. Z87 Pro3 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are matched correctly. PWRBTN (Power Switch): Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front...
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Z87 Pro3 Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.10, No. 24) DUMMY SPEAKER 1 +5V DUMMY Please connect the chassis speaker to this header. 1 GND SPDIFOUT Please ...
Z87 Pro3 Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.10, No. 24) DUMMY SPEAKER 1 +5V DUMMY Please connect the chassis speaker to this header. 1 GND SPDIFOUT Please ...
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...": http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2720599/en-us 27 English To improve Windows 7 compatibility, please download and install the following hot fix provided by Microsoft. Z87 Pro3 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports...
...": http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2720599/en-us 27 English To improve Windows 7 compatibility, please download and install the following hot fix provided by Microsoft. Z87 Pro3 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports...
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... Switch off the Power/HDD/LAN LEDs when the system is on the time table to five different fan speeds using an external graphics card. Z87 Pro3 XFast RAM Boost the system's performance and extend the HDD's or SDD's lifespan! The fans will automatically shift to other users. Please note that Ultra...
... Switch off the Power/HDD/LAN LEDs when the system is on the time table to five different fan speeds using an external graphics card. Z87 Pro3 XFast RAM Boost the system's performance and extend the HDD's or SDD's lifespan! The fans will automatically shift to other users. Please note that Ultra...
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Z87 Pro3 3. Enter Windows 8/7. If there are SSD's installed into your system, it is recommended to AHCI. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> ... Editor window and restart the computer. 4. The system will discover the new device and install AHCI drivers automatically. 3.3.2 Setup Guide Configuring Rapid Start Step 1 Run ASRock Rapid Start utility from Start -> All Programs...
Z87 Pro3 3. Enter Windows 8/7. If there are SSD's installed into your system, it is recommended to AHCI. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> ... Editor window and restart the computer. 4. The system will discover the new device and install AHCI drivers automatically. 3.3.2 Setup Guide Configuring Rapid Start Step 1 Run ASRock Rapid Start utility from Start -> All Programs...
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Z87 Pro3 Step 5 Make sure Rapid Start is on Sleep. 2. For example, if the timer value is set to configure the time. Using Rapid Start 1. You may ...
Z87 Pro3 Step 5 Make sure Rapid Start is on Sleep. 2. For example, if the timer value is set to configure the time. Using Rapid Start 1. You may ...
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.... 2. If Windows 8/7 is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to refresh email or social networking applications. Z87 Pro3 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology is a feature that periodically wakes your computer from 3 into 0. It saves your waiting time and...
.... 2. If Windows 8/7 is already installed under IDE mode, directly changing the SATA mode to AHCI may cause Windows 8/7 to refresh email or social networking applications. Z87 Pro3 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology is a feature that periodically wakes your computer from 3 into 0. It saves your waiting time and...