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(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
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controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the
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Motherboard Layout
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3
2
1
4
6
5
24.4cm (9.6in)
Keyboard
HDMI1
eSATA
34
USB3.0
T: US B4
B:USB5
Optical
SPDIF
Bottom:
MIC IN
33
32
31
30
29
HD_AUDIO1
1
28
PS2
VGA1
USB2.0
T:USB2
B:USB3
Bottom:
USB2.0
T:USB0
B:USB1
DVI_CON1
HDMI_DP_1
Top:
RJ-45
CTR BASS
Center:
REAR SPK
LINE IN
Center:
FRONT
Super
AUDIO
CODEC
HDMI_SPDIF1
1
1
PWR_FAN1
CPU_FAN1
Gigabit LAN
ATX12V1
Designed inTaipei
HDMI 1.4a
DDR3
24.4cm (9.6in)
7
ATXPWR1
DDR3_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module)
DDR3_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module)
DDR3_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module)
LAN
PHY
Top:
Top:
I/O
COM1
27
Z68 Pro3-M
DX10.1
PCIE2
PCIE3
FLOPPY1
CHA_FAN2
PCIE1
PCI Express2.0
ErP/EuP Ready
PCI1
26
CMOS
Battery
1
LPT1
USB 3.0
Intel
Z68
USB6_7
IR1
1
1
1
25
23
24
DDR3_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module)
8
Dual Channel
USB10_11
1
USB8_9
CIR1
1
20
2122
CHA_FAN1
SATA3_1
SATA3_0
SATA3 6Gb/s
RoHS
64Mb
BIOS
1
CLRCMOS1
1
PLED1
SATA2_2
1
SPEAKER1
SATA2_3
SATA2_4
PLEDPWRBTN
1
HDLED RESET
19
17
18
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
PANEL1
1 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 19 Power LED Header (PLED1)
2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue)
3 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 21 USB 2.0 Header (USB10_11, Blue)
4 1155-Pin CPU Socket 22 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue)
5 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 23 Consumer Infrared Module Header
(Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1, Blue) (CIR1)
6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 24 Infrared Module Header (IR1)
(Dual Channel: DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2, White) 25 Print Port Header (LPT1, White)
7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 26 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)
8 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 27 COM Port Header (COM1)
9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1, White) 28 Front Panel Audio Header
10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0, White) (HD_AUDIO1, White)
11 Intel Z68 Chipset 29 HDMI_SPDIF Header
12 64Mb SPI Flash (HDMI_SPDIF1, White)
13 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 30 PCI Slot (PCI1)
14 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_2, Blue) 31 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE3, White)
15 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_3, Blue) 32 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2, White)
16 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_4, Blue) 33 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1, Blue)
17 System Panel Header (PANEL1, White) 34 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2)
18 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, White)
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I/O Panel
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4
5
9
6
10
7
8
11
12
ACT/LINK
LED
SPEED
LED
1
16
1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 9 Line In (Light Blue)
2 VGA/D-Sub Port ** 10 Front Speaker (Lime)
3 DisplayPort (DP1) 11 Microphone (Pink)
4 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 12 USB 3.0 Ports (USB45)
* 5 LAN RJ-45 Port 13 eSATA2 Port
6 Central / Bass (Orange) 14 VGA/HDMI Port
7 Rear Speaker (Black) 15 VGA/DVI-D Port
8 Optical SPDIF Out Port 16 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
* There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED
indications.
Activity/Link LED SPEED LED
Status Description Status Description
2
15
LAN Port LED Indications
3
14
Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection
On Link Green 1Gbps connection
LAN Port
If you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”.
**
See the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use.
TABLE for Audio Output Connection
Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Line In or
(No. 10) (No. 7) (No. 6) Side Speaker
(No. 9)
2 V -- -- -4 V V -- -6 V V V -8 V V V V
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To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front
panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will fi nd “Mixer” tool on your system.
Please select “Mixer ToolBox” , click “Enable playback multi-streaming”, and click
“ok”. 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 use front panel audio.
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ASRock Z68 Pro3-M Motherboard
1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock Z68 Pro3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard
produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent
performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and
endurance.
This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide. More detailed information of the motherboard can be found
in the user manual presented in the Support CD.
Because the motherboard specifi cations and the BIOS software might be
updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without notice. In case any modifi cations of this manual occur, the updated version
will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You may fi nd
the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website as well.
ASRock website http://www.asrock.com
If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit
our website for specifi c information about the model you are using.
www.asrock.com/support/index.asp
1.1 Package Contents
ASRock Z68 Pro3-M Motherboard
(Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)
ASRock Z68 Pro3-M Quick Installation Guide
ASRock Z68 Pro3-M Support CD
2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
1 x I/O Panel Shield
ASRock Reminds You...
To get better performance in Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in Storage Confi guration to
AHCI mode. For the BIOS setup, please refer to the “User Manual” in our
support CD for details.
TM
/ VistaTM 64-
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1.2 Specifications
Platform - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm
- All Solid Capacitor design
CPU - Supports 2nd Generation Intel
LGA1155 Package
- 4 + 1 Power Phase Design
- Supports Intel
®
Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology
- Supports K-Series unlocked CPU
- Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1)
Chipset - Intel
®
Z68
Memory - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2)
- 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots
- Supports DDR3 2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/1333/1066
non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 3)
- Max. capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 4)
- Supports Intel
®
Extreme Memory Profi le (XMP)
Expansion Slot - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue @ x16 mode)
- 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots
- 1 x PCI slot
Graphics * * Requires Processor with Intel
- Intel® HD Graphics 2000/3000
- Pixel Shader 4.1, DirectX 10.1
- Max. shared memory 1759MB (see CAUTION 5)
- Four VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI and
DisplayPort (see CAUTION 6)
- Supports HDMI 1.4a Technology with max. resolution up to
1920x1200 @ 60Hz
- Supports DVI with max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz
- Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 2048x1536 @
75Hz
- Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution up to 2560x1600
@ 60Hz
- Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and
HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI
(Compliant HDMI monitor is required) (see CAUTION 7)
- Supports Blu-ray Stereoscopic 3D with HDMI 1.4a
- Supports HDCP function with DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort
ports
- Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback
with DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort ports
®
CoreTM i7 / i5 / i3 in
®
Graphics Technology
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Audio - 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection
(Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec)
- Premium Blu-ray audio support
LAN - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
- Realtek RTL8111E
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
- Supports LAN Cable Detection
- Supports Energy Effi cient Ethernet 802.3az
Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel
- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
- 1 x VGA/D-Sub Port
- 1 x VGA/DVI-D Port
- 1 x HDMI Port
- 1 x DisplayPort
- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports
- 1 x eSATA2 Connector
- 2 x Ready-to-Use USB 3.0 Ports
- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED
LED)
- HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in/Front
Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 8)
SATA 3 - 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,
RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, Intel Rapid Storage and Intel
Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug"
functions
USB3.0 - 2 x USB 3.0 ports by Etron EJ168A, support
USB 1.0/2.0/3.0 up to 5Gb/s
Connector - 3 x SATA2 3.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,
RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, Intel Rapid Storage and Intel
Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug
functions
- 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
- CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector
- 24 pin ATX power connector
- 2 x SATA3 6.0Gb/s connectors
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- 8 pin 12V power connector
- Front panel audio connector
- 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports)
BIOS Feature - 64Mb AMI BIOS
- AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support
- Supports “Plug and Play”
- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events
- Supports jumperfree
- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
- CPU Core, IGPU, DRAM, PCH, CPU PLL, VTT, VCCSA
Voltage Multi-adjustment
Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock
Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - OEM and Trial;
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB - Trial)
Unique Feature - ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) (see CAUTION 9)
- Instant Boot
- ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 10)
- ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 11)
- SmartView (see CAUTION 12)
- ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 13)
- Lucid Virtu (see CAUTION 14)
- Hybrid Booster:
- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 15)
- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 16)
- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)
- Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) (see CAUTION 17)
- Good Night LED
Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing
Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing
- CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer
- CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Allow Chassis Fan Speed
Auto-Adjust by CPU Temperature)
- CPU Fan Multi-Speed Control
- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore
OS - Microsoft
®
Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
TM
/ VistaTM 64-bit
/ XP / XP 64-bit compliant
Certifi cations - FCC, CE, WHQL
- ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)
(see CAUTION 18)
* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com
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WARNING
Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including
adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or
using the third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system
stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your system.
It should be done at your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible
damage caused by overclocking.
CAUTION!
1. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page
49 of “User Manual” in the support CD.
2. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before
you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the
installation guide of memory modules on page 15 for proper installation.
3. DDR3 frequency options may depend on the processor. Only K-Series
CPU can support DDR3 overclock to 2133 and 1866.
4. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be
less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows
TM
Vista
/ XP. For Windows® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limita-
tion.
5. The maximum shared memory size is defi ned by the chipset vendor and
is subject to change. Please check Intel® website for the latest information.
6. You can choose to use two of the four monitors only. D-Sub, DVI-D,
HDMI and DisplayPort monitors cannot be enabled at the same time.
Besides, with the DVI-to-HDMI adapter, the DVI-D port can support the
same features as HDMIport.
7. xvYCC and Deep Color are only supported under Windows
7. Deep Color mode will be enabled only if the display supports 12bpc
in EDID. HBR is supported under Windows
®
7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit /
VistaTM.
8. For microphone input, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono
modes. For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Please check the table on page 3
for proper connection.
9. ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is an all-in-one tool to fi ne-tune
different system functions in a user-friendly interface, which is including
Hardware Monitor, Fan Control, Overclocking, OC DNA and IES. In
Hardware Monitor, it shows the major readings of your system. In Fan
Control, it shows the fan speed and temperature for you to adjust. In
Overclocking, you are allowed to overclock CPU frequency for optimal
system performance. In OC DNA, you can save your OC settings as a
profi le and share with your friends. Your friends then can load the OC
profi le to their own system to get the same OC settings. In IES (Intelligent
Energy Saver), the voltage regulator can reduce the number of output
®
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phases to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle without
sacrificing computing performance. Please visit our website for the
operation procedures of ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU).
ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com
10. ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS fl ash utility embedded in Flash ROM.
This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS
without entering operating systems fi rst like MS-DOS or Windows
®
. With
this utility, you can press <F6> key during the POST or press <F2> key to
BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. Just launch this tool
and save the new BIOS fi le to your USB fl ash drive, fl oppy disk or hard
drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without prepar-
ing an additional fl oppy diskette or other complicated fl ash utility. Please
be noted that the USB fl ash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 fi le
system.
11. If you desire a faster, less restricted way of charging your Apple devices,
such as iPhone/iPod/iPad Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful
solution for you - ASRock APP Charger. Simply installing the APP Char-
ger driver, it makes your iPhone charged much quickly from your computer and up to 40% faster than before. ASRock APP Charger allows you
to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports
continuous charging when your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). With APP
Charger driver installed, you can easily enjoy the marvelous charging
experience than ever.
ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp
12.
SmartView, a new function of internet browser, is the smart start page for
IE that combines your most visited web sites, your history, your Facebook
friends and your real-time newsfeed into an enhanced view for a more
personal Internet experience. ASRock motherboards are exclusively
equipped with the SmartView utility that helps you keep in touch with
friends on-the-go. To use SmartView feature, please make sure your
OS version is Windows
®
7 / 7 64 bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64 bit, and your
browser version is IE8. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/
SmartView/index.asp
13. ASRock XFast USB can boost USB storage device performance. The
performance may depend on the property of the device.
14. With Lucid Virtu technology, you can enjoy benefi ts from both 3D perfor-
mance of the discrete GPU and advanced media features of Intel
®
HD
graphics.
15. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended
to perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU
bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the
CPU.
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16. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown.
Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the
motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it
back again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal
grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC sys-
tem.
17. Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) provides the fl exible option to adopt three
different CPU cooler types, Socket LGA 775, LGA 1155 and LGA 1156.
Please be noticed that not all the 775 and 1156 CPU Fan can be used.
18. EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by European Union to defi ne the power consumption for the completed system.
According to EuP, the total AC power of the completed system shall be
under 1.00W in off mode condition. To meet EuP standard, an EuP ready
motherboard and an EuP ready power supply are required. According to
Intel’s suggestion, the EuP ready power supply must meet the standard
of 5v standby power effi ciency is higher than 50% under 100 mA current
consumption. For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you
checking with the power supply manufacturer for more details.
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2. Installation
Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the
motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static
electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or
touch a safety grounded object before you handle components.
3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded
antstatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component.
5. When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the moth-
erboard to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws!
Doing so may damage the motherboard.
2.1 CPU Installation
For the installation of Intel 1155-Pin CPU,
please follow the steps below.
LoadPlate
LoadLever
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ContactArray
1155-Pin Socket Overview
Before you insert the 1155-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the
CPU surface is unclean or if there is any bent pin on the socket. Do not
force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.
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Step 1. Open the socket:
Step 1-1. Disengaging the lever by depressing
down and out on the hook to clear
retention tab.
Step 1-2. Rotate the load lever to fully open po-
sition at approximately 135 degrees.
Step 1-3. Rotate the load plate to fully open po-
sition at approximately 100 degrees.
Step 2. Remove PnP Cap (Pick and Place Cap).
1. It is recommended to use the cap tab to handle and avoid kicking
off the PnP cap.
2. This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for after
service.
Step 3. Insert the 1155-Pin CPU:
Step 3-1. Hold the CPU by the edges where
are marked with black lines.
black line
Step 3-2. Orient the CPU with IHS (Integrated
Heat Sink) up. Locate Pin1 and the
two orientation key notches.
orientation key notch
Pin1
orientation key notch
1155-Pin CPU
For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key
notches of the CPU with the two alignment keys of the socket.
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alignment key
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Step 3-3. Carefully place the CPU into the
socket by using a purely vertical motion.
Step 3-4. Verify that the CPU is within the sock-
et and properly mated to the orient
keys.
Step 4. Close the socket:
Step 4-1. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS.
Step 4-2. While pressing down lightly on load
plate, engage the load lever.
2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of your CPU
fan and heatsink.
Below is an example to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for 1155-Pin CPU.
Step 1. Apply thermal interface material onto center of
IHS on the socket surface.
ApplyThermal
InterfaceMaterial
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Step 2. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Ensure
fan cables are oriented on side closest to the
CPU fan connector on the motherboard (CPU_
FAN1, see page 2, No. 2).
Fancables on side
closestto MB header
Fastenerslots
pointingstraight out
Step 3. Align fasteners with the motherboard through-
holes.
Step 4. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press
down on fastener caps with thumb to install
PressDown
and lock. Repeat with remaining fasteners.
If you press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise, the
heatsink cannot be secured on the motherboard.
(4Places)
Step 5. Connect fan header with the CPU fan connector on the motherboard.
Step 6. Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to ensure cable does not interfere with
fan operation or contact other components.
Please be noticed that this motherboard supports Combo Cooler
Option (C.C.O.), which provides the fl exible option to adopt three dif-
ferent CPU cooler types, Socket LGA 775, LGA 1155 and LGA 1156.
The white throughholes are for Socket LGA
1155/1156 CPU fan.
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2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM
slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel confi guration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size
and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other words,
you have to install identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DDR3_A1
and DDR3_B1; Blue slots; see p.2 No.5) or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual
Channel B (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2; White slots; see p.2 No.6), so that Dual
Channel Memory Technology can be activated. This motherboard also allows
you to install four DDR3 DIMMs for dual channel confi guration, and please in-
stall identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four slots. You may refer to the Dual Channel
Memory Confi guration Table below.
Dual Channel Memory Confi gurations
DDR3_A1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_B2
(Blue Slot) (White Slot) (Blue Slot) (White Slot)
(1) Populated - Populated (2) - Populated - Populated
(3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated
For the confi guration (3), please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four
*
slots.
1. If you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibility
and reliability, it is recommended to install them in the slots of the
same color. In other words, install them either in the set of blue
slots (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1), or in the set of white slots (DDR3_
A2 and DDR3_B2).
2. If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed
in the DDR3 DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is unable to activate
the Dual Channel Memory Technology.
3. If a pair of memory modules is NOT installed in the same Dual
Channel, for example, installing a pair of memory modules in
DDR3_A1 and DDR3_A2, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel
Memory Technology .
4. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into
DDR3 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
5. Some DDR3 1GB double-sided DIMMs with 16 chips may not work
on this motherboard. It is not recommended to install them on this
motherboard.
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Installing a DIMM
Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or
removing DIMMs or the system components.
Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the
break on the slot.
notch
break
notch
break
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damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot
at incorrect orientation.
The DIMM only fi ts in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent
Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends
fully snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
There are 1 PCI slot and 3 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI
interface.
PCIE slots:
PCIE2 / PCIE3 (PCIE x1 slot; White) is used for PCI Express cards with
x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc.
PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot; Blue) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width
graphics cards.
Installing an expansion card
Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power
supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the
documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware
settings for the card before you start the installation.
Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed
in a chassis).
Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the
screws for later use.
Step 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press fi rmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
Step 5. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.
Step 6. Replace the system cover.
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2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features
Dual Monitor Feature
This motherboard supports dual monitor feature. With the internal VGA output support (DVI-D, D-Sub, HDMI and DisplayPort), you can easily enjoy the benefi ts of
dual monitor feature without installing any add-on VGA card to this motherboard.
This motherboard also provides independent display controllers for DVI-D, D-Sub,
HDMI and DisplayPort to support dual VGA output so that DVI-D, D-sub, HDMI and
DisplayPort can drive same or different display contents.
To enable dual monitor feature, please follow the below steps:
1. Connect DVI-D monitor cable to VGA/DVI-D port on the I/O panel, connect D-Sub
monitor cable to VGA/D-Sub port on the I/O panel, connect HDMI monitor cable
to HDMI port on the I/O panel, or connect DisplayPort monitor cable to
DisplayPort on the I/O panel.
VGA/D-Sub port
DisplayPort
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VGA/DVI-D port
HDMI port
2. If you have installed onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system
already, you can freely enjoy the benefi ts of dual monitor function after your
system boots. If you haven’t installed onboard VGA driver yet, please install
onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system and restart your
computer.
D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI and DisplayPort monitors cannot be enabled at the
same time. You can only choose two of them.
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Surround Display Feature
This motherboard supports surround display upgrade. With the internal VGA output
support (DVI-D, D-Sub, HDMI and DisplayPort) and external add-on PCI Express
VGA cards, you can easily enjoy the benefi ts of surround display feature.
Please refer to the following steps to set up a surround display environment:
1. Install the PCI Express VGA card on PCIE1 slot. Please refer to page 17 for
proper expansion card installation procedures for details.
2. Connect DVI-D monitor cable to VGA/DVI-D port on the I/O panel, connect D-Sub
monitor cable to VGA/D-Sub port on the I/O panel, or connect HDMI monitor
cable to HDMI port on the I/O panel. Then connect other monitor cables to the
corresponding connectors of the add-on PCI Express VGA card on PCIE1 slot.
3. Boot your system. Press <F2> or <Del> to enter UEFI setup. Enter “Onboard
VGA Share Memory” option to adjust the memory capability to [32MB], [64MB],
[128MB], [256MB] or [512MB] to enable the function of VGA/D-sub. Please make
sure that the value you select is less than the total capability of the system
memory. If you do not adjust the UEFI setup, the default value of “Onboard VGA
Share Memory”, [Auto], will disable VGA/D-Sub function when the add-on VGA
card is inserted to this motherboard.
4. Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI Express VGA card driver to
your system. If you have installed the drivers already, there is no need to install
them again.
5. Set up a multi-monitor display.
For Windows
®
XP / XP 64-bit OS:
Right click the desktop, choose “Properties”, and select the “Settings” tab
so that you can adjust the parameters of the multi-monitor according to
the steps below.
A. Click the “Identify” button to display a large number on each monitor.
B. Right-click the display icon in the Display Properties dialog that you
wish to be your primary monitor, and then select “Primary”. When
you use multiple monitors with your card, one monitor will always be
Primary, and all additional monitors will be designated as Secondary.
C. Select the display icon identifi ed by the number 2.
D. Click “Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor”.
E. Right-click the display icon and select “Attached”, if necessary.
F. Set the “Screen Resolution” and “Color Quality” as appropriate for the
second monitor. Click “Apply” or “OK” to apply these new values.
G. Repeat steps C through E for the diaplay icon identifi ed by the number
one, two, three and four.
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For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS:
Right click the desktop, choose “Personalize”, and select the “Display
Settings” tab so that you can adjust the parameters of the multi-monitor
according to the steps below.
A. Click the number ”2” icon.
B. Click the items “This is my main monitor” and “Extend the desktop onto
this monitor”.
C. Click “OK” to save your change.
D. Repeat steps A through C for the display icon identifi ed by the number
three and four.
6. Use Surround Display. Click and drag the display icons to positions representing
the physical setup of your monitors that you would like to use. The placement
of display icons determines how you move items from one monitor to another.
HDCP Function
HDCP function is supported on this motherboard. To use HDCP
function with this motherboard, you need to adopt the monitor
that supports HDCP function as well. Therefore, you can enjoy
the superior display quality with high-defi nition HDCP
encryption contents. Please refer to below instruction for more
details about HDCP function.
What is HDCP?
HDCP stands for High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection,
a specifi cation developed by Intel
®
for protecting digital
entertainment content that uses the DVI interface. HDCP is a
copy protection scheme to eliminate the possibility of
intercepting digital data midstream between the video source,
or transmitter - such as a computer, DVD player or set-top box and the digital display, or receiver - such as a monitor, television
or projector. In other words, HDCP specifi cation is designed to
protect the integrity of content as it is being transmitted.
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Products compatible with the HDCP scheme such as DVD
players, satellite and cable HDTV set-top-boxes, as well as few
entertainment PCs requires a secure connection to a compliant
display. Due to the increase in manufacturers employing HDCP
in their equipment, it is highly recommended that the HDTV or
LCD monitor you purchase is compatible.
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2.6 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide
ASRock Smart Remote is only used for ASRock motherboard with CIR header.
Please refer to below procedures for the quick installation and usage of ASRock
Smart Remote.
Step1. Find the CIR header located next
to the USB 2.0 header on ASRock
motherboard.
USB 2.0 header (9-pin, blue)
CIR header (4-pin, white)
Step2. Connect the front USB cable to the
USB 2.0 header (as below, pin 1-5)
and the CIR header. Please make
sure the wire assignments and the
pin assignments are matched
correctly.
Step3. Install Multi-Angle CIR Receiver to
the front USB port. If Multi-Angle
CIR Receiver cannot successfully
receive the infrared signals from
MCE Remote Controller, please try
to install it to the other front USB
port.
3 CIR sensors in different angles
USB_PWR
1
ATX+5VSB
P-
2
IRRX
P+
3
IRTX
GND
4
GND
DUMMY
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1. Only one of the front USB port can support CIR function. When
the CIR function is enabled, the other port will remain USB
function.
2. Multi-Angle CIR Receiver
not use the rear USB bracket to connect it on the rear panel.
Multi-Angle CIR Receiver can receive the multi-direction infrared
signals (top, down and front), which is compatible with most of
the chassis on the market.
3. The Multi-Angle CIR Receiver does not support Hot-Plug
function. Please install it before you boot the system.
* ASRock Smart Remote is only supported by some of ASRock motherboards. Please refer to
ASRock website for the motherboard support list: http://www.asrock.com
is used for front USB only. Please do
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2.7 Jumpers Setup
The illustration shows how jumpers are
setup. When the jumper cap is placed on
pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap
is placed on pins, the jumper is “Open”. The
illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose
pin1 and pin2 are “Short” when jumper cap
is placed on these 2 pins.
Jumper Setting Description
Clear CMOS Jumper
(CLRCMOS1)
(see p.2, No. 13)
Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. To clear and reset the
system parameters to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug
the power cord from the power supply. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a
jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. However,
please do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS. If you need
to clear the CMOS when you just fi nish updating the BIOS, you must boot
up the system fi rst, and then shut it down before you do the clear-CMOS ac-
tion. Please be noted that the password, date, time, user default profi le, 1394
GUID and MAC address will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is removed.
Clear CMOSDefault
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2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors
Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place
jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps
over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the
motherboard!
FDD connector
(33-pin FLOPPY1)
(see p.2 No. 26)
the red-striped side to Pin1
Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of the
connector.
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Serial ATAII Connectors These three Serial ATAII
(SATA2_2: see p.2, No. 14)
(SATA2_3: see p.2, No. 15)
(SATA2_4: see p.2, No. 16)
(SATAII) connectors support
SATA data cables for internal
storage devices. The current
SATA2_2
SATA2_3
SATAII interface allows up to
3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
SATA2_4
Serial ATA3 Connectors These two Serial ATA3 (SATA3)
(SATA3_0: see p.2, No. 10)
(SATA3_1: see p.2, No. 9)
devices. The current SATA3
connectors support SATA data
cables for internal storage
SATA3_0
SATA3_1
interface allows up to 6.0 Gb/s
data transfer rate.
Serial ATA (SATA) Either end of the SATA data
Data Cable cable can be connected to the
(Optional)
SATA / SATAII / SATA3 hard
disk or the SATAII / SATA3
connector on this motherboard.
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USB 2.0 Headers Besides four default USB 2.0
(9-pin USB6_7)
(see p.2 No. 22)
ports on the I/O panel, there
are three USB 2.0 headers on
this motherboard. Each
USB 2.0 header can support
two USB 2.0 ports.
(9-pin USB8_9)
(see p.2 No. 20)
(9-pin USB10_11)
(see p.2 No. 21)
1
1
USB_PWR
P-9
P-8
USB_PWR
USB_PW R
P-11
P-10
USB_PW R
P+9
P+8
P+11
P+10
GND
GND
GND
GND
DUMMY
DUMMY
Infrared Module Header This header supports an
(5-pin IR1)
optional wireless transmitting
(see p.2 No. 24)
and receiving infrared module.
IRTX
+5VSB
DUMMY
1
GND
IRRX
Consumer Infrared Module Header This header can be used to
(4-pin CIR1)
(see p.2 No. 23)
Print Port Header This is an interface for print
(25-pin LPT1)
(see p.2 No. 25)
devices.
connect the remote
controller receiver.
AFD#
1
ERROR#
STB#
SPD0
port cable that allows
convenient connection of printer
PINIT#
SPD1
SLIN#
SPD2
SPD3
1
SPD4
IRRX
ATX+5VSB
GND
SPD6
SPD5
IRTX
SPD7
GND
ACK#
BUSY
PE
SLCT
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Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for front
(9-pin HD_AUDIO1)
(see p.2 No. 28)
panel audio cable that allows
convenient connection and
control of audio devices.
1
GND
PRESENCE#
MIC2_R
MIC2_L
MIC_RET
J_SENSE
OUT2_R
OUT_RET
OUT2_L
1. High Defi nition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on
the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the
instruction in our manual and chassis manual to install your system.
2. If you use AC’97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio
header as below:
A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L.
B. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to OUT2_L.
C. Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND).
D. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for HD audio panel only. You don’t
need to connect them for AC’97 audio panel.
E. To activate the front mic.
For Windows
Select “Mixer”. Select “Recorder”. Then click “FrontMic”.
For Windows
®
XP / XP 64-bit OS:
®
7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS:
Go to the "FrontMic" Tab in the Realtek Control panel. Adjust
“Recording Volume”.
System Panel Header This header accommodates
(9-pin PANEL1)
(see p.2 No. 17)
several system front panel
functions.
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Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status indicator on the
chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the
positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.
PWRBTN (Power Switch):
Connect to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may confi gure
the way to turn off your system using the power switch.
RESET (Reset Switch):
Connect to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset
switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a
normal restart.
PLED (System Power LED):
Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED
is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep
state or powered off (S5).
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HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED):
Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED
is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data.
The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly
consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED,
speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this
header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assign-ments are
matched correctly.
Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis
(4-pin SPEAKER 1)
(see p.2 No. 18)
speaker to this header.
Power LED Header Please connect the chassis
(3-pin PLED1)
(see p.2 No. 19)
power LED to this header to
indicate system power status.
1
PLED+
PLED+
PLED-
The LED is on when the system
is operating. The LED keeps
blinking in S1 state. The LED is
off in S3/S4 state or S5 state
(power off).
Chassis and Power Fan Connectors Please connect the fan cables
(3-pin CHA_FAN1)
(see p.2 No. 8)
to the fan connectors and
match the black wire to the
ground pin.
(3-pin CHA_FAN2)
(see p.2 No. 34)
(3-pin PWR_FAN1)
(see p.2 No. 1)
CPU Fan Connectors Please connect the CPU fan
(4-pin CPU_FAN1)
(see p.2 No. 2)
cable to the connector and
match the black wire to the
ground pin.
Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin
CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function.
If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this
motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3.
GND
+12V
CHA_FAN_SPEED
GND
+12V
CHA_FAN_SPEED
PWR_FAN_SPEED
+12V
GND
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL
CPU_FAN_SPEED
+12V
GND
1 2 3 4
Pin 1-3 Connected
3-Pin Fan Installation
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ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power
(24-pin ATXPWR1)
(see p.2 No. 7)
supply to this connector.
Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector,
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it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply.
To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your
power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13.
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20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation
ATX 12V Power Connector Please connect an ATX 12V
(8-pin ATX12V1)
(see p.2 No. 3)
power supply to this connector.
8 5
4 1
1
13
Though this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, it can still work
if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX 12V power supply. To use the 4-pin ATX power
supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 5.
8 5
4-Pin ATX 12V Power Supply Installation
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Serial port Header This COM1 header supports a
(9-pin COM1)
(see p.2 No. 27)
serial port module.
HDMI_SPDIF Header HDMI_SPDIF header, providing
(2-pin HDMI_SPDIF1)
(see p.2 No. 29)
SPDIF audio output to HDMI
VGA card, allows the system to
1
SPDIFOUT
GND
connect HDMI Digital TV/
projector/LCD devices. Please
connect the HDMI_SPDIF
connector of HDMI VGA card to
this header.
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2.9 Driver Installation Guide
To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your optical
drive fi rst. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can be auto-detected and
listed on the support CD driver page. Please follow the order from up to bottom side
to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly.
2.10 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
TM
/ VistaTM
64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions
If you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64bit on your SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDDs with RAID functions, please refer to the
document at the following path in the Support CD for detailed procedures:
..\ RAID Installation Guide
2.11 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
TM
/ Vista
TM
64-bit / XP
/ XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions
If you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64bit OS on your SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow
below procedures according to the OS you install.
2.11.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID
Functions
If you want to install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATAII / SATA3
HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps.
Using SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDDs without NCQ function
STEP 1: Set up UEFI.
A. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen SATA Confi guration.
B. Set the option “SATA Mode” to [IDE].
STEP 2: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.
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2.11.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
TM
/ Vista
TM
64-bit
Without RAID Functions
If you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA
/ SATAII / SATA3 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps.
Using SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDDs without NCQ function
STEP 1: Set up UEFI.
A. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen SATA Confi guration.
B. Set the option “SATA Mode” to [IDE].
STEP 2: Install Windows
system.
Using SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDDs with NCQ function
STEP 1: Set up UEFI.
A. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen SATA Confi guration.
B. Set the option “SATA Mode” to [AHCI].
STEP 2: Install Windows
system.
®
7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your
®
7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your
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