ASRock Z68-PRO3-M Motherboard 2nd Generation Intel Core i7/i5/i3/K-Series Socket LGA1155 Intel Z68 MicroATX RAID Gigabit LAN

ASRock Z68-PRO3-M Motherboard 2nd Generation Intel Core i7/i5/i3/K-Series Socket LGA1155 Intel Z68 MicroATX RAID Gigabit LAN
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Mfr: ASRock | Manufacturer Part No: Z68-PRO3-M

ASRock Z68-PRO3-M Motherboard 2nd Generation Intel Core i7/i5/i3/K-Series Socket LGA1155 Intel Z68 MicroATX RAID Gigabit LAN

 
ASRock XFast USB Technology redefines the new standard in high performance computing. Proving once again to be the pioneer in motherboard industry, ASRock XFast USB Series Motherboards integrate with the latest XFast USB Technology which delivers the world's fastest USB data transfer speed. According to the below graph, it shows that the ASRock XFast USB technology can even boost USB 3.0 performance up to 185.52%. With Lucid Virtu software, next-generation PCs with 2nd Generation Intel Core processor platforms will dynamically assign tasks in real time to the best available graphics resource based on power, performance and features. For users who are tempted to connect the SSD and HDD on motherboard, the Intel Smart Response Technology can make the SSD become the Cache of the HDD to boost up the HDD access speed. CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 trial now supports Intel Quick Sync Video hardware transcoding and is optimized for second generation Core i7, i5, and i3 processors to accelerated conversion of all your favorite media files for your favorite portable players. Now you can easily display your favorite movies, songs and photos on iPhone, iPad, PSP, XBox, Youtube, Facebook etc.
ASRock XFast USB Technology redefines the new standard in high performance computing. Proving once again to be the pioneer in motherboard industry, ASRock XFast USB Series Motherboards integrate with the latest XFast USB Technology which delivers the world's fastest USB data transfer speed. According to the below graph, it shows that the ASRock XFast USB technology can even boost USB 3.0 performance up to 185.52%. With Lucid Virtu software, next-generation PCs with 2nd Generation Intel Core processor platforms will dynamically assign tasks in real time to the best available graphics resource based on power, performance and features. For users who are tempted to connect the SSD and HDD on motherboard, the Intel Smart Response Technology can make the SSD become the Cache of the HDD to boost up the HDD access speed. CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 trial now supports Intel Quick Sync Video hardware transcoding and is optimized for second generation Core i7, i5, and i3 processors to accelerated conversion of all your favorite media files for your favorite portable players. Now you can easily display your favorite movies, songs and photos on iPhone, iPad, PSP, XBox, Youtube, Facebook etc.
Features
ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is an all-in-one software to fine-tune different features in an user-friendly interface, which includes Hardware Monitor, Fan Control, Overclocking, OC DNA and IES. In Hardware Monitor, it shows the major readings of your system. In Fan Control, it shows the fan speed and temperature for you to adjust. In Overclocking, you are allowed to adjust the CPU frequency, ratio and some voltages for optimal system performance. In OC DNA, you can save your OC settings as a profile and share with your friends. Your friends then can load the OC profile to their own system to get the same OC settings. In IES (Intelligent Energy Saver), the voltage regulator can reduce the number of output phases to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle without sacrificing computing performance
C.C.O., stands for Combo Cooler Option, is another exclusive hardware design on ASRock boards. C.C.O. provides the flexible options to adopt different CPU cooler types and matches your socket LGA775, LGA1155 / LGA1156 CPU cooler in the respective holes. Once again, ASRock has successfully expanded the utilization of PCB by the exclusive C.C.O. design
Intel Quick Sync Video saves valuable time for PC users who want to create and edit video, synchronize it with other devices, and share it-at home and on the internet. Intel Quick Sync Video uses hardware on the processor, instead of software, to accelerate video encoding
Enjoy the ultimate 3D visual experiences-seamlessly-from your PC. Now you can watch your favorite 3D movies with Blu-ray Stereo 3D playback using active shutter 3D glasses. It delivers it all in 1080p full, high-definition resolution on your TV over HDMI 1.4
Intel Clear Video HD Technology (Intel CVT HD) enables rich media experiences with picture perfect images by using a host of advanced graphics technologies that support optimized, high-definition video playback and sharp image quality
Intel HD Graphics 2000/3000 with the latest Visual Features, DX10.1, Pixel Shader 4.1
Intel Advanced Vector Extensions (Intel AVX) gives more computing power to application developers with a new, 256 bit instruction set extension to Intel SSE
It is the smart start page for IE that combines your most visited web sites, your history, your Facebook friends and your real-time newsfeed into an enhanced view for a more personal Internet experience. ASRock motherboards are exclusively equipped with the SmartView utility that helps you keep in touch with friends on-the-go
ASRock software suite is designed with the customer-oriented concept, delivers the best possible experience for today's most demanding users
Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows 32-bit OS. For Windows 64-bit OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation
Due to chipset limitation, the Blu-ray playback of Intel HD Graphics is only supported under Windows Vista and Windows 7. Intel InTru 3D is only supported under Windows 7 and Windows 7 x64
CPU
Installed Processors (Max)0 (1)
Supported Processor ManufacturerIntel
Supported Processors2nd Generation Intel Core i7/i5/i3/K-Series
Hyperthreading ArchitectureYes
SocketSocket 1155
Motherboard
ChipsetIntel Z68
RAID SupportedYes Chipset: RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 Intel Rapid Storage Technology
SATA SupportedYes
Rear Panel I/O Ports
VGA Port1 x D-Sub Port
Digital Port1 x DVI-D/VGA out
HDMI Port1 x HDMI
DisplayPorts1 x DisplayPort
S/PDIF Port1 x Optical S/PDIF-out
Audio Line In PortsYes
Keyboard Port1 x PS/2
RJ-45 Ports1 x RJ-45 Port
USB Ports4 x USB 2.0 • 2 x USB 3.0
Serial ATA Ports1 x eSATA II (3GB/s)
Internal I/O Connectors
Floppy Channels1 x Floppy Disk Drive Connector
S/PDIF Connectors2 x SATA III 6Gb/s • 3 x SATA II 3Gb/s
USB Connectors1 x HDMI-SPDIF connector
Serial Connectors3 x USB 2.0 Connectors (for 6 additional USB 2.0 ports)
Parallel Connectors1 x COM
Cooling Fan Support1 x Parallel Port Header
Front Panel ConnectorsCPU/Chassis/Power Fan Connectors
Infrared ConnectorsFront panel audio connector
Power Connector Port1 x IR Header • 1 x Consumer IR
Other Connectors1 x 24-pin ATX • 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V
Expansion
PCI Slots1 x Power LED header
PCI Express Slots1 slot(s) - PCI
Memory
Maximum Memory3 slot(s) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 (blue @ x16 mode) • 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 ,
Memory Bus Speed Range32GB 1066/1333/1600/1866/2133MHz DDR3 (Unbuffered Non-ECC)
Memory Slot1066 to 2133MHz
Sound
Integrated Sound4 x DDR3 DIMM Slots
Network
Integrated Network7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec) • Premium Blu-ray audio support
Network Speeds SupportedRealtek RTL8111E
System Requirements
Operating Systems Supported10/100/1000Mbps
System
BIOSMicrosoft Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista / Vista 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant
Special Features64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support
DriversSupports Plug and Play • ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events • Supports jumperfree • SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support • CPU Core, IGPU, DRAM, PCH, CPU PLL, VTT, VCCSA Voltage Multi-adjustment
Software IncludedIncluded
Compliance
CertificationsSupport CD: Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - OEM and Trial; Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB - Trial)
Physical
In The BoxFCC, CE, WHQL, ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)
In The BoxASRock Z68-PRO3-M Motherboard • Quick Installation Guide • Support CD • I/O Shield
PreviewMedia TypeDescription
IMGAdditional Image
IMGAdditional Image
IMGAdditional Image
PDFManual
PDFManual
CleverBoxes Delivery

Shipping Policy 


We specialise in the timely delivery of products you order.Generally, most products, if available from stock, will be delivered next day to mainland UK via UPS, Business Post, City Link or TNT – for outside of UK deliveries we use Internationally recognised couriers such as UPS, FedEx and DHL (for smaller deliveries) and for larger palletised deliveries we use Expeditors and TNT.

Special timed deliveries, such as Pre-8am, Pre-10.30am, Pre-Noon and Saturday deliveries can be arranged as well as Urgent Same Day deliveries. We are able to deliver most products SAME DAY into all major cities within the UK, within reason.

Choose your delivery options at checkout or call 01254 238 749 for more information.
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Returns and Warranties 


We hope that you're pleased with your purchase from CleverBoxes.com, however we do understand that occasionally, you may need to return goods to us. 

Please note that our Returns Policy for Consumers does not affect your statutory rights. You can get more information about your statutory rights from the Citizens Advice Bureau (www.citizensadvice.org.uk) or Consumer Direct (www.direct.gov.uk). We reserve the right to inspect the goods and verify any fault(s) and/or any damage.

In the event that you need to return Goods, then a Goods Returns Authorisation Number (RAN) must be obtained from us for each and every return so that we are able to administratively process your return, otherwise we have no means of identifying the Goods being returned and this may result in difficulties in returning monies. You will be sent a RAN acknowledgement by email which will also include a downloadable returns label that should be printed off and secured onto the exterior of the package. The RAN must be clearly shown on each parcel returned, and must be in the original manufacturer's packaging (which shall not be defaced) complete with accessories, manuals and documentation. Software packages must be returned unopened with the Software seals intact. Except in the case of faulty Goods, returned items not complying with these requirements will be rejected.

In the event that any Goods Delivered to you do not correspond with the Goods in the Order Confirmation, or have been Delivered to you by mistake, then you will be under a duty to take reasonable care of such Goods and to contact our Customer Services team immediately no later than 14 days. We will then arrange for a courier to collect the Goods and replacements to be supplied on a credit and recharge basis.

Care of Goods to be Returned


Whilst in possession of the Goods you will be under a duty to take reasonable care of them. We reserve the right to refuse a refund on Goods returned which have been made unfit for resale or damaged whilst in your possession.

Address for Returns of Goods


If you need to return Goods to us for whatever reason, then please send such items to: Cleverboxes Limited Returns, Australia House, Metcalf Drive, Altham Industrial Estate, Altham, Lancashire.  BB5 5TU

Return of Defective Goods


(a) 

In the event that Goods are found to be defective at any time within the first 30 days from delivery then please contact our Customer Services team immediately that you become aware of the defect, ensuring that you have the item's serial number available to provide to our staff. Different manufacturers have differing policies for dealing with Goods, which are termed 'dead on arrival' meaning that the Goods are found to be faulty either on delivery or very shortly afterwards. You will therefore be advised by our Customer Services team of the relevant manufacturer's returns policy. In the event that a manufacturer's returns policy applies we will not charge you for the collection of the Defective Goods. It is your responsibility to package and secure the Goods prior to collection to prevent damage during their return to us.

(b)

We shall at our option repair or replace such Defective Goods (or the defective part) and only if a repair or replacement is not possible or would be disproportionate to the price of such Goods we shall at our discretion refund the price of such Defective Goods at the pro-rata contract rate provided that you return the Defective Goods to us with all internal and external parts that were delivered with the Goods.

(c)

If we arrange for a courier collection of your Goods, this will normally take place between 9.00am and 5.30pm, and it is your responsibility to ensure that someone will be present at the collection address when the courier arrives.

(d)

On receipt by us of the returned Defective Goods, if following the testing process the Defective Goods are found to be in good working order without defect, we will return the Goods to you, and the carriage costs of this return will be your responsibility. Please note that if you have, in the meantime, required us to provide you with replacement Goods before completion of the testing process, you will be liable to pay for these Goods. If, when we examine the Defective Goods, it is evident that the defect has arisen because you have failed to follow Cleverboxes' or the manufacturer's instructions as to the storage, installation, commissioning, use or maintenance of the Goods, or if you have altered the Goods without the written consent of Cleverboxes then we reserve the right to refuse a repair, replacement or refund.

(e)

You should note that we adhere to individual manufacturers' guidelines in respect of acceptable deviation of quality of certain items. Therefore, we reserve the right not to accept Goods considered by you to be defective if the error or fault is within the manufacturer's accepted manufacturing tolerances. If you have any doubt, please contact our Customer Services. As an example, due to the current manufacturing methods of active matrix display panels, a small percentage of sub-pixel anomalies (i.e. a pixel that is stuck on or off) are accepted by the industry as unavoidable. Accordingly, because the manufacturing yield of perfect active matrix panels is low, displays may have some sub-pixels that are either always on or off. The cost of accepting only theoretically perfect displays would almost double the price of a portable computer using an LCD screen. Please be aware of this before purchasing a TFT screen.

Warranty Claims


(a) 

If Goods become faulty more than 30 days after delivery then you are advised to contact the manufacturer and use their warranty procedure. Unless otherwise stated in the manufacturer's documentation, all Goods carry a manufacturer's warranty.

(b)

If you wish to make a warranty claim, you must comply with the manufacturer's instructions and warranty procedure. In order to resolve your problem as quickly as possible, we will refer you to the manufacturer who will deal directly with the return. In these instances, we will provide you with the contact information for the relevant manufacturer.

(c)

All warranties provided under these Terms shall be invalidated if the Goods have been worked upon, altered or damaged in any way by you or your employees or agents, or if the Goods have not been used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

(d)

You should note that certain Goods have a reduced warranty period. In particular, Goods specified as 'refurbished' are only subject to a 3-month warranty from the date of delivery. Your statutory rights are not affected when you purchase such Goods.

Return for credit


(a) 

In the event that we, at our absolute discretion, agree to accept the return for credit of unwanted products, the Goods must be returned with our prior written agreement within 14 days of delivery. The Goods must be unopened, with the manufacturers' seals intact and in perfect re-saleable condition. All Goods returned in these circumstances will not be subject to a re-stocking fee. Please ensure that the Goods you have purchased are to your specification prior to breaking the manufacturers' seals. This will avoid disappointment and the Goods being rejected, should you wish to return them.

(b)

Any Goods returned unopened, with the manufacturers' seal intact and in re-saleable condition, outside of the 14 days specified in clause 5.8(a) may be returned for credit subject to our absolute discretion and shall be decided by us on a case-by-case basis. All Goods returned in these circumstances will be subject to a reasonable re-stocking fee to cover our administrative charges.

(c)

No Software on which seals have been broken can be returned for credit. If any Software discs are faulty, then you are advised to use the manufacturer's warranty procedure. Please note Software Licences are non-returnable unless the Software is materially non-compliant with its specification or the physical media on which it is supplied is defective.

Provision of Services


(a) 

If you purchase Services from us, then we shall use our skill and expertise to carry out the Services to a standard equivalent to that of a competent computer professional, and shall warrant our work as free from defects for a period of 30 days after completion. In particular, we cannot be held responsible for any fault or damage not caused by our services engineers or their contracted agents. In the event of a claim arising relating to the level of skill and judgement applied in the course of providing Services, we reserve at our sole discretion the right to appoint an independent expert in the field to appraise the work carried out in the execution of the Service(s).

(b)

We accept no liability for equipment installed or configured by us when the equipment has subsequently been altered or configured by persons other than ourselves or our agents. Except as set out here, all other express or implied terms or warranties relating to the Services are excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law.

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What is so "Clever" about CleverBoxes


CleverBoxes Ltd has been established since 2002. The continued investment into our integrated sourcing andmerchandising system has enabled our customers to take full advantage of special offers and pricing not seen from our major competitors

Our cutting-edge on-demand business management software enables us to manage all key business operations from a single point, therefore saving time and money – in addition, our integrated system continually analyses both our suppliers and competitors enabling the provision of the perfect balance of price aggressiveness without sacrificing the ability to speak to real people.

Top ten things that make us so "Clever"

Our Dedicated "Clever" team

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Product microsites
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What is so "Clever" about CleverBoxes

The Clever thing about CleverBoxes is "The Team" based at our Head Office in Accrington.

Our highly qualified and dedicated teams of Customer Service Managers, Product Managers, Sales and Support teams all work hand in hand with our in-house marketing and web department to offer you the best customer experience possible.

Though we love to supply all our products at the lowest possible price, we wouldn't have witnessed the great success we have since 2002 without an exceptional customer service backbone.

Customers

We pride ourselves on serving the savvy Business Technology buyer. The IT industry has become more commoditised over the years, and with this, the average Technology Buyer has a myriad of online stores to source their products from. We boast customers from many different industry sectors: SME, Local Government, Education, Corporate and Trade and not just limited to the UK – we serve customers from mainland Europe as well as North America, Africa and the Middle East. 

Products

Our ever increasing up-to-the-minute online Business catalogue consists of over 125,000 quality products of which 96,000 are available directly through our website from leading manufacturers such as HP, Cisco and Microsoft. 

We are able to achieve highly competitive pricing by careful purchasing from suppliers who, in turn, are focused on the timely delivery of high quality products. Our stock-holding records are accurate and updated in real time. 

Orders

We will endeavour to deliver all "cleared fund" orders, placed before 5pm, next day.

The term "cleared funds" means that we must be in receipt of full payment for the goods before 5pm, to allow us to despatch them on the day they are ordered. 

For credit cards this means that the card must be processed and authorised and payment received in full.

For business accounts this means we must be in receipt of an official purchase order, or purchase order number, from a credit account customer, with the required amount of funds against their account.

If you are in any doubt about this, please contact the sales department on 01254 238 749. 

Delivery Policy

We specialise in the timely delivery of products you order.Generally, most products, if available from stock, will be delivered next day to mainland UK via UPS, Business Post, City Link or TNT – for outside of UK deliveries we use Internationally recognised couriers such as UPS, FedEx and DHL (for smaller deliveries) and for larger palletised deliveries we use Expeditors and TNT. 

Special timed deliveries, such as Pre-8am, Pre-10.30am, Pre-Noon and Saturday deliveries can be arranged as well as Urgent Same Day deliveries. We are able to deliver most products SAME DAY into all major cities within the UK, within reason.Business AccountWe prefer to deal with businesses – the products we supply are sourced and made available with the discerning Business IT buyer in mind.Businesses prefer to pay on Credit Terms – we can accommodate this. Please complete our online form - usually we can approve a Business Account within 2 hours of receipt, faster in some instances – there are occasions, however, when further information is required by our Credit Insurers to ascertain a suitable credit limit.

We also accept all major credit cards as well as Paypal, Google Checkout, BACS and cheque payments. Call us on 01254 238 749 to apply for a business credit account.




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