Introduction; Package Contents - ASROCK Z68 Extreme7 Gen3 User Manual

Chapter 1: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock Z68 Extreme7 Gen3 motherboard, a reliable
motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. It
delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commit-
ment to quality and endurance.
In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-
by-step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the confi guration
guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.
Because the motherboard specifi cations and the BIOS software might be
updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without no-
tice. In case any modifi cations of this manual occur, the updated version
will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You may fi nd
the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website as well.
ASRock website
If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit
our website for specifi c information about the model you are using.
www.asrock.com/support/index.asp

1.1 Package Contents

ASRock Z68 Extreme7 Gen3 Motherboard
(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
ASRock Z68 Extreme7 Gen3 Quick Installation Guide
ASRock Z68 Extreme7 Gen3 Support CD
6 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
2 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cables (Optional)
1 x 3.5mm Audio Cable (Optional)
1 x I/O Panel Shield
1 x Front USB 3.0 Panel
4 x HDD Screws
6 x Chassis Screws
1 x Rear USB 3.0 Bracket
1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card
1 x ASRock 3-Way SLI-2S2S Bridge Card
1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard + USB 2.0 Bracket
ASRock Reminds You...
To get better performance in Windows
bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in Storage Confi guration to
AHCI mode. For the BIOS setup, please refer to the "User Manual" in our
support CD for details.
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