The Fatal1ty Z68 Professional Gen3 Series Motherboard is a high-quality, stable, and high-performance motherboard manufactured by ASRock. It supports the second-generation Intel® CoreTM i7 / i5 / i3 processors and features a 12+6 power phase design, support for Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 technology, support for K-series unlocked CPUs, and support for Hyper-Threading technology.
This guide introduces the Fatal1ty Z68 Professional Gen3 Series motherboard, its ATX form factor, and the components included in the packaging. It lists the supported CPUs, memory types, graphics, audio, network, and expansion slots, as well as the required BIOS settings for optimal performance.
The document walks the user through safety precautions, CPU installation, connecting power and data cables, configuring SATA and USB ports, and updating the BIOS with the Instant Flash utility. It also details supported operating systems and provides troubleshooting tips for common issues. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Form factor | ATX (12.0" x 9.6" / 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 4 x DDR3 DIMM |
| Maximum system memory | 32 GB |
| SATA ports (Intel) | 2 x SATA3 6 Gb/s |
| SATA ports (ASMedia) | 4 x SATA3 6 Gb/s |
| USB 3.0 ports | 2 x USB 3.0 (ASMedia ASM1042) |
| USB 2.0 ports | 6 x USB 2.0 |
| PCI Express slots | 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (or dual x8), 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16, 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1, 2 x PCI slots |
| Audio codec | Realtek ALC892 |
| Network controller | Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit LAN |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics 2000/3000 |
| HDMI support | HDMI 1.4a, up to 1920×1200 @ 60 Hz |
| Power phases | 12+16 phases |
The motherboard supports Microsoft Windows 7/7 64‑bit, Windows Vista/ Vista 64‑bit, Windows 8/8 64‑bit, and Windows XP/XP 64‑bit.
Use the Instant Flash utility (press F6 during POST or F2 in the BIOS) to update the BIOS without booting into an OS.
Ground yourself, disconnect power, avoid touching components directly, and use an anti‑static wrist strap before handling the board.