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ASROCK Z68 Pro3 Gen3 User Manual

ASROCK Z68 Pro3 Gen3
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Z68 Pro3 Gen3
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published August 2011
Copyright©2011 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

Table of Contents

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ASROCK Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Non-ECCYes
Memory channelsDual-channel
Number of memory slots4
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory32 GB
Supported memory clock speeds1066, 1333, 1600, 1866, 2133 MHz
Supported memory module capacities1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB
Processor socketLGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Processor manufacturerIntel
Compatible processor seriesIntel Core i3, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7
Maximum number of SMP processors1
USB 2.0 connectors3
Number of SATA III connectors2
Number of Parallel ATA connectors0
Headphone outputs5
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Audio chipRealtek ALC892
CertificationFCC, CE, WHQL ErP/EuP Ready
Component forPC
Motherboard chipsetIntel Z68
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
Compatible operating systemsMicrosoft Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista / Vista 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA II, SATA III
Trial softwareAntivirus
Cables includedSATA
Bundled softwareSupport CD
Graphics cardHD Graphics
Parallel processing technology supportNot supported
PCI Express slots version3.0
Controller 2nd interface typeEtron EJ168A
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111E
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
BIOS typeUEFI
ACPI version1.1
BIOS memory size64 Mbit
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth191 mm
Width305 mm

Summary

Motherboard Specifications

Component Specifications

Rear Panel I/O Ports

Description of all connectors and ports on the rear panel.

System Features and BIOS

Unique Features and Hardware Monitoring

Details on special motherboard utilities and hardware status.

Important Cautions and Notes

Motherboard Layout

Motherboard Layout Diagram

Visual representation of motherboard components with numbering.

Component Identification List

Detailed list of motherboard components corresponding to diagram numbers.

I/O Panel Details

I/O Panel Diagram and Port Descriptions

Diagram showing I/O ports and detailed descriptions of each port.

Installation Procedures

General Installation Precautions

Essential safety and handling guidelines before installation.

CPU Installation Guide

CPU Socket Preparation and Opening

Steps to prepare and open the CPU socket for installation.

CPU Insertion and Socket Closing

Detailed guide for inserting the CPU and closing the socket.

CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation

Heatsink Mounting Procedure

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU heatsink and fan.

CPU Fan Connector Guide

Instructions for connecting the CPU fan header to the motherboard.

Memory Module Installation

Dual Channel Memory Configuration

Table and guidelines for configuring dual channel memory.

DIMM Installation Guidelines

Important notes and warnings for installing memory modules.

Expansion Slot Installation

PCI and PCIe Slot Usage

Explanation of PCI and PCIe slot types and their intended use.

Expansion Card Installation Steps

General procedure for installing expansion cards into slots.

Display Features

Dual Monitor Setup Guide

Instructions for enabling dual monitor output with onboard graphics.

Surround Display Setup

Guide to setting up a surround display environment.

Onboard Headers and Connectors

Infrared, Audio, and System Panel Headers

Headers for IR receiver, front panel audio, and system controls.

Storage Device Installation

Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions

SATA HDD Hot Plug Operation

Hot Plug and Unplug Steps

Step-by-step instructions for hot plugging and unplugging HDDs.

Driver and OS Installation

Installing Windows with RAID Functions

Guide for installing Windows OS on SATA HDDs with RAID.

Installing Windows Without RAID

UEFI Setup Utility Guide

OC Tweaker Screen

Advanced Screen Settings

CPU Configuration

North Bridge Configuration

South Bridge Configuration

Storage Configuration

SATA Mode and Controller Settings

Selecting SATA operating mode and configuring controllers.

ACPI Configuration

USB Configuration

Hardware Health Monitoring

Security Screen

Exit Screen Options

Software Support

Installing OS on Large HDDs (AHCI)

AHCI Mode Installation Procedure

Steps for installing Windows OS on HDDs larger than 2TB in AHCI mode.

Installing OS on Large HDDs (RAID)

RAID Driver and OS Installation

Guide for installing Windows on RAID arrays for HDDs >2TB.

RAID Installation Workarounds

Vista Workaround Details

Windows 7 64-bit Hotfix

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