Key facts
- Brand
- ASRock
- Model
- Z68
- Category
- Motherboard
- Industry
- Computers
- Documents
- 35
- Languages
- ZH · EN
- Last added
- 2012-05-10
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Fatal1ty Z68 Professional Gen3 Series Motherboard Quick Installation Guide
This Quick Installation Guide introduces the Fatal1ty Z68 Professional Gen3 Series motherboard, a high‑performance ATX board built by ASRock for gamers. It provides an overview of the board’s layout, I/O panel, and key components.
The guide includes detailed specifications, connector descriptions, and step‑by‑step instructions for installing the operating system, configuring BIOS settings, and enabling features such as multi‑streaming audio and UEFI boot on large hard drives.
ASRock Z68 specifications
| 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 |
Source: ASRock Z68 Pro3-M User Manual
All ASRock Z68 documents by type
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
- ASRock Z68 Pro3-M User Manual 8 p
- ASRock Z68 Pro3 User Manual 8 p
- ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard User Manual 3 p
- ASRock Z68 Extreme4 User Manual 9 p
- ASRock Z68 Extreme 3 Gen3 User Manual 3 p
- ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 User Manual 3 p
- ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 User Manual 3 p
- ASRock Fatal1ty Z68 Professional Gen3 Series User Manual 86 p
- ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 Motherboard User Manual 3 p
- ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 User Manual 81 p
- ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 User Manual 75 p
- ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Motherboard User Manual 9 p
- ASRock Z68 Extreme4 User Manual 81 p
- ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard User Manual 14 p
- ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard User Manual 66 p
- ASRock Z68 Extreme7 Gen3 User Manual 88 p
- ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard User Manual 60 p
- ASRock Z68 Pro3-M Motherboard Manual 22 p
- ASRock Z68 Pro3-M User Manual 64 p
Mounting, wiring and first power-up. Read it before the hardware goes in.
- ASRock Fatal1ty Z68 Professional Gen3 Series Motherboard Installation Guide 24 p
- ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen3 Motherboard Installation Guide 322 p
- ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard Quick Installation Guide 217 p
- ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Motherboard Installation Guide 322 p
- ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard Installation Guide 22 p
- Intel Z68 Installation Guide for SATA Hard Disks and RAID Configuration 15 p
- ASRock Z68 Extreme7 Gen3 Motherboard Installation Guide 249 p
- ASRock Z68 Extreme7 Gen3 Installation Guide 18 p
- ASRock Z68 Pro3-M Installation Guide 256 p
The shortest path to a working setup, usually only a few pages.
- Fatal1ty Z68 Professional Gen3 Series Motherboard Quick Installation Guide 317 p
- Fatal1ty Z68 Professional Gen3 Series Motherboard Quick Installation Guide 317 p
- ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 Motherboard Quick Installation Guide 217 p
- ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 Motherboard Quick Installation Guide 191 p
- ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard Quick Installation Guide 256 p
Questions answered in these manuals
What high‑speed USB technology does the Z68 Pro3‑M support?
The board features Turbo Boost (XFast) USB, described as the world’s fastest USB technology.
Which audio codec is used on the motherboard?
It uses the Realtek ALC892 audio codec for high‑quality sound.
What USB ports are available on the Z68 Pro3?
The board provides two USB 3.0 ports and four USB 2.0 ports.
Does the Z68 Pro3 support Intel Smart Response Technology?
Yes, Intel Smart Response Technology is supported.
Does the motherboard support SATA 3?
Yes, it provides two SATA 3 ports for high‑speed storage devices.
Does the Z68 Extreme4 support RAID configurations?
Yes, the SATA ports support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 via Intel Rapid Storage Technology.