ASRock Z75 Pro3 manual Introduction, Package Contents

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock Z75 Pro3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and endurance.

In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contains introduction of the motherboard and step- by-step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contains the configura- tion guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.

Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be

updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without

no-

tice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version

will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You may

find

the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website as

well.

ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

 

If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp

1.1 Package Contents

ASRock Z75 Pro3 Motherboard

(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.6-in, 30.5 cm x 19.3 cm) ASRock Z75 Pro3 Quick Installation Guide

ASRock Z75 Pro3 Support CD

2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)

1 x I/O Panel Shield

ASRock Reminds You...

To get better performance in Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64- bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in Storage Configuration to AHCI mode. For the BIOS setup, please refer to the “User Manual” in our support CD for details.

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Contents Z75 Pro3 Disclaimer Copyright NoticeContents Uefi Setup Utility Introduction Package ContentsSpecifications Audio ConnectorRear Panel I/O USB3.0Support CD Unique FeatureCertifications HardwareMonitor Page Page Page Motherboard Layout Table for Audio Output Connection I/O PanelLAN Port LED Indications Page Screw Holes Pre-installation PrecautionsCPU Installation Page Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Dual Channel Memory Configuration Installation of Memory Modules DimmNotch break Break Installing a DimmExpansion Slots PCI and PCI Express Slots Installing an expansion cardCrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics CardsCrossFire Bridge For Windows 7 / VistaTM OS Driver Installation and SetupFor Windows XP OS Page Dual Monitor Feature Dual Monitor and Surround Display FeaturesFor Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS Surround Display FeatureHdcp Function What is HDCP?For Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS CIR sensors in different angles ASRock Smart Remote Installation GuideDescription Jumpers SetupSerial ATA2 Connectors Onboard Headers and ConnectorsUSB 3.0 Header System Panel Header CPU Fan Connectors Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connector ATX 12V Power ConnectorSerial ATA3 SATA3 Hard Disks Installation Serial ATA Sata / Serial ATA2 SATA2 Hard Disks InstallationWhat is Hot Swap Function? What is Hot Plug Function?Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Sata / SATA2 HDDs Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDsPoints of attention, before you process the Hot Plug How to Hot Plug a Sata / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD Use RAID Installation Guide to set RAID configuration Driver Installation GuideSet up Uefi Install Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID FunctionsUefi Menu Bar IntroductionMain Screen Navigation KeysOC Tweaker Screen Short Duration Power Limit Long Duration Power LimitDram Timing Configuration Load XMP Setting Intel Turbo Boost TechnologyDram Timing Control Dram tCL Command Rate CRDram tRCD Dram tRPVoltage Configuration Power Saving Mode MRC Fast BootDram tRTP Dram tFAWVccsa Voltage User DefaultsCPU PLL Voltage Instant Flash Advanced ScreenCPU Configuration Intel Virtualization Technology No-Execute Memory ProtectionHardware Prefetcher Adjacent Cache Line PrefetchNorth Bridge Configuration South Bridge Configuration Sata Mode Selection Storage ConfigurationSata Aggressive Link Power Management Sata ControllersIntelR Rapid Start Technology IntelR Rapid Start TechnologyIntelR Smart Connect Technology IntelR Smart Connect TechnologySerial Port Super IO ConfigurationSerial Port Address Infrared PortAcpi Configuration USB Configuration Chassis Fan 1 Setting CPU Fan 1 & 2 SettingChassis Fan 2 Setting Over Temperature ProtectionBoot Screen Security Screen Exit Screen Software Support Installing OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TB in Ahci Mode Installing OS on a HDD Larger Than 2TB in RAID Mode Windows VistaTM 64-bit Page Windows 7 64-bit