This motherboard uses Intel® Z68 chipset, supports LGA1155 package of the second generation Intel® CoreTM i7 / i5 / i3 processors, supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 technology, supports Intel® K-Series unlocked multiplier processors, supports Hyper-Threading Hyper-Threading technology, memory uses dual-channel DDR3 memory technology, supports DDR3 2133 (overclocking) / 1866 (overclocking) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory, the maximum system memory capacity: 32GB, supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) technology.
This manual covers the ASRock Z68 Pro3 motherboard, detailing its supported Intel Z68 chipset features, CPU compatibility, memory options, storage interfaces, audio and networking components, and the bundled software utilities such as ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility and SmartView.
It also includes installation guidance, BIOS configuration, and troubleshooting information to help users set up and optimize their system.
| Maximum memory speed | DDR3‑2133 (overclock) |
|---|---|
| PCI Express slots | 1 × PCIe 2.0 x16, 2 × PCI slots |
| SATA ports | 2 × SATA3, 4 × SATA2 |
| USB ports | 2 × USB 3.0, 4 × USB 2.0 |
| Audio codec | Realtek ALC892 |
| Network controller | Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit Ethernet |
| HDMI support | HDMI 1.4, up to 1920 × 1200 @ 60 Hz |
| Audio channels | 7.1‑channel high‑fidelity audio |
| Intel Smart Response | Supported |
The board provides two USB 3.0 ports and four USB 2.0 ports.
Yes, Intel Smart Response Technology is supported.
It uses the Realtek ALC892 audio codec.
It includes two SATA 3 ports and four SATA 2 ports.