ASRock Z77 Pro3 User Manual

This document is the user manual for ASRock Z77 Pro3 motherboard, describing the features and characteristics of the motherboard.

Brand: ASRock
Category: Motherboard
Document type: User Manual
Language: English
Pages: 70
File format: PDF
File size: 1.1 MB
Published: 01 June, 2012
Updated: 29 September, 2023
Model: Z77
MD5 checksum: 7BAC06525667393173188D6ADD8F26AE
PDF: ASRock Z77 Pro3 User Manual PDF

About this manual

The ASRock Z77 Pro3 User Manual provides step‑by‑step instructions for installing the motherboard, configuring the UEFI BIOS, and using the bundled support CD. It also includes safety notices, FCC compliance information, and troubleshooting tips.

Detailed sections cover hardware layout, CPU and memory installation, expansion slot usage, SATA and USB connections, and advanced features such as CrossFireX, HDMI support, and network configuration.

What's inside

Package Contents
Specifications
Motherboard Layout
I/O Panel
Installation
UEFI Setup Utility
Software Support
BIOS Features

Specifications

Form Factor	ATX (12.0‑in x 7.6‑in)
CPU Support	3rd/2nd Gen Intel Core i7/i5/i3 LGA1155
Chipset	Intel Z77
Memory Slots	4 DDR3 DIMM slots
Maximum Memory	32 GB
PCI Express Slots	1 × PCIe 3.0 x16, 1 × PCIe 2.0 x16, 1 × PCIe 2.0 x1, 2 × PCI
SATA3 Ports	2 × 6.0 Gb/s connectors
USB 3.0 Ports (Rear)	2 ports
LAN Controller	Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit Ethernet

Frequently asked questions

What BIOS setting is recommended for Windows 7/8 performance?

Set the Storage Configuration option to AHCI mode in the BIOS.

How many USB 3.0 ports are available on the rear panel?

The rear panel provides two USB 3.0 ports.

Which LAN chip does the Z77 Pro3 use?

It uses a Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit LAN controller.

What is the maximum shared video memory supported?

The motherboard supports up to 1760 MB of shared memory.

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