This document is the installation guide for the ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 motherboard, which describes the features and functions of the motherboard.
This Quick Installation Guide introduces the ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 motherboard, lists the package contents, and walks you through the installation process, including connecting power, CPU, memory, and peripherals. It also points to the full User Manual on the support CD for more detailed information.
Key sections cover the motherboard layout, I/O panel, BIOS features, unique ASRock utilities, hardware monitoring, and specifications such as supported CPUs, memory capacity, expansion slots, and storage interfaces. The guide includes safety notices, FCC compliance information, and troubleshooting tips for Windows installations.
| Form Factor | ATX 12.0" x 7.5" (30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Intel® Z68 |
| Memory Slots | 4 DDR3 DIMM slots (dual channel) |
| Maximum Memory Capacity | 32 GB |
| PCI Express Slots | 1 × PCIe 3.0 x16, 3 × PCIe 2.0 x1, 2 × PCI |
| SATA Connectors | 2 × SATA3 6 Gb/s, 4 × SATA2 3 Gb/s |
| USB 3.0 Ports | 2 ports (Etron EJ168A controller) |
| LAN | Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit Ethernet |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC892 (7.1 CH HD Audio) |
The board provides four DDR3 DIMM slots supporting dual‑channel memory.
It includes two SATA3 6 Gb/s ports and four SATA2 3 Gb/s ports, both with RAID and hot‑plug support.
There are two USB 3.0 ports driven by an Etron EJ168A controller.