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ASROCK Z77 Extreme3 User Manual

ASROCK Z77 Extreme3
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Z77 Extreme3
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published August 2012
Copyright©2012 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

Table of Contents

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ASROCK Z77 Extreme3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ECCNo
Non-ECCYes
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory slots typeDIMM
Number of memory slots4
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory32 GB
Supported memory clock speeds1066, 1333, 1600, 1866, 2133, 2400, 2800 MHz
System bus rate5 GT/s
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 connectors2
Number of SATA connectors6
Number of Parallel ATA connectors0
HDMI version1.4a
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
Cooling typePassive
CertificationFCC, CE, WHQL, ErP/EuP Ready
Component forPC
Motherboard chipsetIntel Z77
PC health monitoringCPU, FAN, Temperature
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
Compatible operating systemsWindows 7, Vista, XP 32/64-bit
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA, SATA II, SATA III
Graphics cardHD Graphics
OpenGL version4.0
DirectX version11
Maximum resolution2048 x 1536 pixels
Maximum graphics card memory1760 MB
Parallel processing technology support2-Way CrossFireX, 2-Way SLI, 3-Way CrossFireX, LucidLogix Virtu
Special features2 x Thunderbolt
PCI Express slots version2.0, 3.0
PCI Express configurations1x4, 1x16, 2x8
Cables includedSATA
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111E
Networking featuresGigabit LAN
Ethernet interface typeFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
BIOS typeEFI AMI
ACPI version1.1
BIOS memory size64 Mbit
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth218 mm
Width305 mm

Summary

Chapter 1: Introduction

1.2 Specifications

Details the technical specifications of the ASRock Z77 Extreme3 motherboard.

1.3 Motherboard Layout

Diagram and identification of the physical layout of motherboard components.

1.4 I/O Panel

Illustrates and describes the rear panel input/output ports and their functions.

Chapter 2: Installation

2.3 CPU Installation

Step-by-step instructions for installing the CPU onto the motherboard socket.

2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

Explains how to properly install the CPU cooling fan and heatsink.

2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

Instructions for installing DDR3 memory modules into the DIMM slots.

2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

Information on installing expansion cards into PCI and PCI Express slots.

2.17 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista™ / Vista™ 64-bit With RAID Functions

Steps to install Windows 7/Vista with RAID configurations.

Chapter 3: UEFI SETUP UTILITY

3.3 OC Tweaker Screen

Tools and settings for overclocking CPU and GPU performance.

3.4.1 CPU Configuration

Settings for CPU features like Hyper-Threading, core control, and thermal throttling.

3.4.4 Storage Configuration

Configuration options for SATA controllers, modes (IDE, AHCI, RAID), and SMART.

Chapter 4: Software Support

4.1 Install Operating System

Supported Microsoft Windows operating systems and general setup procedures.

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