Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard Installation Guide
The Quick Installation Guide introduces the ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 motherboard, lists the package contents, and provides a detailed layout of connectors, slots, and headers. It also outlines the supported CPU socket, chipset, memory configuration, and unique features such as the ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility.
Later sections cover BIOS setup, OS installation on large HDDs, and troubleshooting tips. The guide includes safety notices, FCC compliance information, and references to the full user manual on the support CD for deeper details.
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0‑in x 8.6‑in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | LGA1155 (1155‑Pin) |
| Chipset | Intel® Z68 |
| Memory Slots | 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots (Dual Channel) |
| Maximum Memory Capacity | 32 GB |
| SATA3 Ports | 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors |
| USB 3.0 Ports | 2 x USB 3.0 ports (ASMedia ASM1042) |
| LAN | Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit Ethernet |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC892 7.1‑channel HD Audio |
| BIOS | 64 Mb AMI UEFI BIOS |
Windows Vista 64‑bit (SP1 or above) and Windows 7 64‑bit are supported.
It provides two SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors.
The RAID driver is on the support CD under \Drivers\Serial ATA For Floppy Disk\Intel\v10.6.0.1002\AMD64.
The board is ATX form factor, measuring 12.0 in × 8.6 in (30.5 cm × 21.8 cm).