This document describes the specifications and features of the Intel® Z68 chipset, including supported processor types, memory technology, expansion slots, audio, networking, etc. It also provides detailed information about hardware interfaces and BIOS features.
The ASRock Z68 Pro3-M is a Micro‑ATX motherboard built on the Intel Z68 chipset, supporting LGA1155 processors, up to 32 GB of DDR3 memory, multiple graphics outputs, USB 3.0, SATA III and advanced features such as Turbo Boost USB and Smart View.
This user manual covers the product overview, detailed specifications, installation steps, BIOS/UEFI configuration, software utilities, and troubleshooting information to help users set up and optimize the board. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Form factor | Micro ATX (9.6" x 9.6", 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| CPU socket | LGA1155 (supports 2nd‑gen Intel Core i7/i5/i3) |
| Memory slots | 4 DDR3 DIMM slots |
| Maximum memory | 32 GB |
| PCI Express slots | 1 × PCIe 2.0 x16, 2 × PCIe 2.0 x1, 1 × PCI |
| USB 3.0 ports | 2 (front) + 2 (rear) |
| SATA III ports | 2 (6 Gb/s) |
| Network controller | Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit Ethernet |
| Audio codec | Realtek ALC892 |
The board features Turbo Boost (XFast) USB, described as the world’s fastest USB technology.
It uses the Realtek ALC892 audio codec for high‑quality sound.
Yes, the UEFI BIOS supports booting from drives larger than 2 TB, up to 3 TB.