This document introduces the features and performance of the ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 motherboard, including high quality, good stability, support for 2nd generation Intel Core processors, support for hyper-threading technology, and support for dual-channel DDR3 memory technology.
This guide introduces the ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 ATX motherboard, showing the board layout, I/O panel, and connector locations. It includes a quick start procedure for installing the CPU, memory, storage devices, and connecting power and peripheral cables.
Detailed specifications such as supported CPUs, memory capacity, chipset, SATA and USB interfaces, and BIOS features are listed, along with notes on operating‑system installation, multi‑streaming audio setup, and unique ASRock utilities.
| Form Factor | ATX, 12.0‑in x 8.6‑in (30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | 1155‑Pin LGA1155 |
| 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 |
| USB 3.0 Ports | 2 ports (ASMedia ASM1042) |
| BIOS | 64 Mb AMI UEFI BIOS |
| HDMI Support | HDMI 1.4a, up to 1920×1200 @ 60 Hz |
| Turbo Boost | Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 |
The guide recommends Windows Vista 64‑bit (SP1 or above) or Windows 7 64‑bit for installing the OS.
The motherboard includes two SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors.
The board can handle up to 32 GB of DDR3 memory.