ASRock Z68 Extreme4 Gen 3 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Intel ATX LGA 1156 Motherboard

ASROCK Z68 Extreme4 uses a PLX PCIe bridge to keep all of its features active simultaneously. Five onboard interface controllers and two PCIe x1 slots share four of the Z68’s eight PCIe 2.0 lanes, while the other four are directed to a single x16-length slot at the bottom.

 ASRock XFast USB Technology - Faster Than Your Imagination!

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%!

  Lucid Virtu

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.

PLX PEX8608 chip onboard

Compared with others Z68 chipset motherboard which brings limited PCI-E lanes, ASRock Z68 motherboard break the limitation and offer sufficient PCI-E lanes solution by embedding PLX PEX8608 chip onboard. Users can simply enjoy all PCI-E devices.

 Intel Smart Response Technology

 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.

ASRock Z68 EXTREME4 Features

ASRock DuraCaps (2.5 x longer life time), 100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors
Digi Power, Advanced V8 Power Phase Design
Supports IntelK-Series unlocked CPU
Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology (ASRock Updates Intel RST Driver For Intel Smart Response Technology)
Supports Dual Channel DDR3 2133(OC)
Integrated PLX PEX8608 chip onboard to offer sufficient PCI-E lanes
Supports ATI Quad CrossFireX , 3-Way CrossFireX and CrossFireX
Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLI and SLI
Supports Intel® HD Graphics with Built-in Visuals
Multi VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI and DisplayPort
2 x Front USB 3.0 ports, 2 x Rear USB 3.0 ports, 4 x SATA3 connectors, 1 x eSATA3 connector
Supports ASRock XFast USB Technology, Graphical UEFI, Lucid Virtu
Supports ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU), On/Off Play, Instant Boot, Instant Flash, Good Night LED, APP Charger, SmartView
Combo Cooler Option (C.C.O.)
7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec), THX TruStudio PRO
Free Software: Cyberlink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial
Free Bundle : 1 x Front USB 3.0 Panel, 1 x Rear USB 3.0 Bracket, 1 x 3.5mm Audio Cable