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Brand | ASRock |
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Model | Z68 PRO3-M |
CPU Socket Type | LGA 1155 |
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CPU Type | Core i7 / i5 / i3 (LGA1155) |
Supported CPU Technologies | Supports Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology Supports Intel K-Series unlocked CPU Supports Hyper-Threading Technology |
Chipset | Intel Z68 |
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Onboard Video Chipset | Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic |
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Number of Memory Slots | 4x240pin |
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Memory Standard | DDR3 2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/1333/1066 |
Maximum Memory Supported | 32GB |
Channel Supported | Dual Channel |
PCI Express 2.0 x16 | 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 |
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PCI Express x1 | 2 x PCI Express x1 |
PCI Slots | 1 x PCI Slot |
SATA 3Gb/s | 3 x SATA 3Gb/s |
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SATA 6Gb/s | 2 x SATA 6Gb/s |
SATA RAID | 0/1/5/10 |
Audio Chipset | Realtek ALC892 |
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Audio Channels | 8 Channels |
LAN Chipset | Realtek 8111E |
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Max LAN Speed | 10/100/1000Mbps |
PS/2 | 1 |
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Video Ports | D-Sub + DVI |
HDMI | 1 x HDMI |
DisplayPort | 1 x DisplayPort |
USB 3.0 | 2 x USB 3.0 |
USB 1.1/2.0 | 4 x USB 2.0 |
eSATA | 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s |
S/PDIF Out | 1 x Optical |
Audio Ports | 5 Ports |
Onboard USB | 6 x USB 2.0 |
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Form Factor | Micro ATX |
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Dimensions (W x L) | 9.6" x 9.6" |
Power Pin | 24 Pin |
Features | 100% All Solid Capacitor Design Supports Intel Smart Response Technology Supports Intel K-Series unlocked CPU Supports Dual Channel DDR3 2133(OC) Supports Intel HD Graphics with Built-in Visuals Multi VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D, and DisplayPort 2 x USB 3.0 ports, 3 x SATA2 connectors Supports ASRock XFast USB Technology, Graphical UEFI, Lucid Virtu Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.) 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec) Supports ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU), Instant Boot, Instant Flash, Good Night LED, APP Charger, SmartView Free Software: Cyberlink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial |
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Date First Available | May 10, 2011 |
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Pros: Nice board, nice features for the price
Cons: The BIOS is factory overclocked and seems DOA on first boot
Overall Review: As with other reviews here, the first board was DOA, at least seems to be...but it was not. After emailing ASRock tech support, they sent back test procedure with beep sound sequence (btw, not found in the manual). I was able to boot to EFI BIOS and it showed my i5 2500K 3.3Ghz CPU was overclock to 4.8Ghz. After loading BIOS defaults, everything booted up fine. FYI: If you order this board, you need to clear the CMOS first