ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Motherboard Installation Guide, introduces the functions and features of the motherboard, such as the appearance of the motherboard, interfaces, power supply, audio, network, storage, BIOS, etc.
This guide introduces the ASRock Z68 Extreme4 motherboard, lists the package contents, and shows the board layout with all connectors, slots, and headers. It also explains BIOS features, unique utilities, and how to install the operating system, including support for large (>2 TB) drives.
Additional sections cover detailed specifications such as CPU support, memory capacity, expansion slots, SATA and USB ports, audio codec, and networking. The document ends with troubleshooting notes and OS installation tips for Windows Vista/7 64‑bit systems.
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0‑in x 9.6‑in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Intel® Z68 |
| Memory Slots | 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots (dual channel) |
| Maximum Memory Capacity | 32 GB |
| SATA3 Connectors | 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors (Marvell SE9120) |
| USB 3.0 Ports | 2 rear USB 3.0 ports, 1 front header (Etron EJ168A) |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC892 |
| BIOS | 64 Mb AMI UEFI BIOS |
The guide supports Windows Vista 64‑bit (with SP1 or later) and Windows 7 64‑bit for large‑capacity drives.
It provides two SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors that support RAID, NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug.
The motherboard can handle up to 32 GB of DDR3 memory.
It uses the Realtek ALC892 audio codec for 7.1‑channel HD audio.