Core i7 / i5 / i3 Support, ATX, DDR3 (max 32GB), 2 x USB3, 8 x USB2, 2 x SATA 6Gb/s, 4 x SATA 3Gb/s, RAID, HDMI, DVI, VGA, SPDIF, 7.1 Audio
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LGA1155 Intel Second Generation Core i7/Core i5/Core i3 Processors Ready
This motherboard supports the latest Intel second generation Core i7/Core i5/Core i3 processors in the LGA1155 package, with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support 2-channel (4 DIMM) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance. Intel second generation Core i7/Core i5/Core i3 processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world. |
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Intel Z68 Express Chipset The Intel Z68 Express Chipset is a single-chipset design to support socket 1155 Intel second generation Core i7/Core i5/Core i3 processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, Z68 chipset provides 2 SATA 6Gb/s and 4 SATA 3Gb/s ports for faster data retrieval at double the bandwidth of current bus systems. Moreover, Intel Z68 Express Chipset also supports iGPU function, letting users enjoy the latest Intel integrated graphic performance. |
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LucidLogix Virtu Perfect Fit for Graphics and Multimedia. LucidLogix Virtu is designed for the Intel Sandy Bridge platform's powerful integrated graphics. Its GPU virtualization dynamically assigns tasks to the best available graphics resources based on power, performance and system load on Windows 7 based PCs. It allows users to fully utilize the unique capabilities of advanced Sandy Bridge multimedia features alongside the high end 3D rendering performance provided by installed graphics cards. When no discrete graphics are needed, the graphics card is put in idle mode to lower utilization, heat, fan speed and power draw down to near zero, making the system more environmentally-friendly. For users with diverse needs, LucidLogix Virtu GPU virtualization provides great flexibility and efficiency. |
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Intel HD Graphics Built-in Visuals Intel Quick Sync Video saves valuable time for PC users who want to create and edit video, synchronize it with other devices, and share it–at home and on the internet. Intel Quick Sync Video uses hardware on the processor, instead of software, to accelerate video encoding. With Intel InTru 3D Enjoy the ultimate 3D visual experiences–seamlessly–from your PC. Now you can watch your favorite 3D movies with Blu-ray Stereo 3D playback using active shutter 3D glasses. It delivers it all in 1080p full, high-definition resolution on your TV over HDMI 1.4. Intel Clear Video HD Technology (Intel CVT HD) enables rich media experiences with picture perfect images by using a host of advanced graphics technologies that support optimized, high-definition video playback and sharp image quality. Intel HD Graphics is now built right into the processor! This integration means lower latencies and leads to superior mainstream gaming and enhanced 3D experiences. Intel Advanced Vector Extensions (Intel AVX) gives more computing power to application developers with a new, 256 bit instruction set extension to Intel SSE. |
Dual-Channel DDR3 2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/1333/1066 MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of DDR3 2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/1333/1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance. |
USB 3.0 Support The SuperSpeed USB3.0 technology supports data transfer rates up to10X faster than USB 2.0 with the optimized power efficiency. |
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XFast USB ASRock XFast USB Technology redefines the new standard in high performance computing. Proving once again to be the pioneer in the motherboard industry, ASRock XFast USB Series Motherboards integrate with the latest XFast USB Technology which delivers the world's fastest USB data transfer speed. |
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Sata 6Gb/s Support The Intel Z68 Express chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to 6Gb/s data transfers |
C.C.O. (Combo Cooler Option) C.C.O., stands for Combo Cooler Option, another exclusive hardware design on ASRock boards. C.C.O. provides a flexible option to adopt different CPU cooler types and matches your socket LGA775, LGA1155 / LGA1156 CPU cooler in the respective holes. Once again, ASRock has successfully expanded the utilization of PCB by the exclusive C.C.O. design. |
Intel Smart Response Technology Faster Access, Bigger Storage Intel Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance. It uses an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available) as a cache for frequently accessed operations, speeding up hard drive/main memory interaction. Key benefits are expedited hard drive speeds, reduced load and wait times and maximized storage utilization. |
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DuraCap ASRock DuraCap design features all solid capacitors, 100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors which can last 2.5 times longer. |
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AXTU - The All-in-1 Tuning Software ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is an all-in-one software utility to fine-tune different features in an user-friendly interface, which includes 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 adjust the CPU frequency, ratio and some voltages for optimal system performance. In OC DNA, you can save your OC settings as a profile and share with your friends. Your friends then can load the OC profile to their own system to get the same OC settings. In IES (Intelligent Energy Saver), the voltage regulator can reduce the number of output phases to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle without sacrificing computing performance. |
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UEFI – The Revolutionary BIOS Interface Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) is a revolutionary BIOS utility which offers tweak-friendly options in an advanced viewing interface. Compared with traditional BIOS design, the latest UEFI utility provides lots improved functions. |
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ASRock SmartView It 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. |
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Instant Boot Most people these days don't like to switch off their computers everyday, we keep our computer up and running 24 hours a day, because it takes such a long time for our system to boot up again. ASRock Instant Boost allows you to turn on your PC and boot up to Windows in 4 seconds! this not only improves the Boot speed, but also provides clean boot to OS and saves energy. |
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Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is a user-friendly BIOS flash utility developed by ASRock. It is embedded in Flash ROM which is used to update the system BIOS without having to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Windows. |
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Good Night LED Are you eager to enjoy a better stand-by environment than ever before? ASRock Good Night LED technology can offer you a better environment by extinguishing the unessential LEDs. By enabling Good Night LED in BIOS, the Power / HDD / LAN LED will be switched off when system is on. Not only this, Good night LED will automatically switch off Power and Keyboard LEDs when the system enters into Standby / Hibernation mode as well. |
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App Charger App Charger is an ASRock utility that increases the speed at which connected devices (such as mobile phones) charge by up to 40%. App Charger supports continuous charging when your computer enters into standby mode, hibernation or power off completely. |
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ErP / EuP 2.0 ErP / EuP, stands for Energy Using Product. It is a provision regulated by the European Union to define the power consumption for completed systems. ErP / EuP and ErP / EuP 2.0 refer to the total AC power of the completed system shall be under 1.00W and 0.5W in off mode respectively. |
Part Number | Z68 Pro3 |
Model Number | Z68 Pro3 |
Form Factor | ATX |
Width | 30.5cm |
Depth | 21.1m |
Compatible Processors | Intel Core i7 Intel Core i5 Intel Core i3 |
Socket Type | LGA 1155 |
Chipset Manufacturer | Intel |
Chipset Type | Z68 Express |
RAM Installed / Max Capacity | 0 MB / 32 GB Max |
RAM Slots | 4 x DDR3 DIMM |
Supported RAM Technology | Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM |
Supported RAM Speeds | DDR3 2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/1333/1066 Mhz |
Expansion Slots Total (Free) | 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (single at x16)
3 x PCIe 2.0 x1 2 x PCI |
Video Controller | Supports Intel HD Graphics |
Multi-GPU Support | N/A |
Ports Present & Quantity | 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
1 x VGA/D-Sub Port 1 x VGA/DVI-D Port 1 x HDMI Port 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports 2 x Ready-to-Use USB 3.0 Ports 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port 1 x HD Audio Jack |
Ports Present & Quantity | 4 x SATA2 3.0 Gb/s connectors
2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x IR header 1 x CIR header 1 x COM port header 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header 1 x Power LED header 1 x CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector 1 x 24 pin ATX power connector 1 x 8 pin 12V power connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) |
Intel Z68 Express Chipset | 2 x SATA 6Gb/s 4 x SATA 3Gb/s RAID 0,1,5,10 Support |
Controller | Realtek 8111E |
Lan Speed | 10/100/1000 |
Ports | 1 x LAN(RJ45) port |
Controller/Codec/Information | Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec
7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection Premium Blu-ray audio support |
Feature List | ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU)
ASRock Instant Boot ASRock Instant Flash ASRock APP Charger ASRock SmartView ASRock XFast USB Lucid Virtu ASRock U-COP Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) ASRock Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) ASRock Good Night LED |
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