Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock Z87 Extreme3 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 the introduction of the motherboard
and step-by-step installation guides. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the
software and utilities. Chapter 4 contains the configuration guide of the BIOS setup.
Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the
content of this documentation will be subject to change without notice. In case any modi-
fications of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's
website without further notice. If you require technical support related to this mother-
board, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. You
may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website as well. ASRock
website http://www.asrock.com.
1.1 Package Contents
• ASRock Z87 Extreme3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor)
• ASRock Z87 Extreme3 Quick Installation Guide
• ASRock Z87 Extreme3 Support CD
• 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
• 1 x I/O Panel Shield
• 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card
Z87 Extreme3
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