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This guide provides step‑by‑step instructions for installing the ASRock Z68 Extreme7 Gen3 ATX motherboard, including package contents, connector locations, and BIOS setup. It also outlines safety notices, FCC compliance, and warranty disclaimer.
Key sections cover the motherboard layout, I/O panel, detailed specifications (CPU socket, memory, expansion slots, SATA/USB ports, LAN, audio), BIOS features, and a special procedure for installing Windows on drives larger than 2 TB.
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0" x 9.6") |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | LGA1155 |
| Chipset | Intel Z68 |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC892 7.1‑channel HD Audio |
It uses an LGA1155 socket for 2nd‑generation Intel Core i7, i5 and i3 processors.