Another Z68 mobo hits the local shores - Asrock Z68 Extreme4

[MacClipper]

Just got this today... thought might as well post here too and share with you guys as well. :0

ASRock > Products > Z68 Extreme4




Box







Contents





Mobo

[MacClipper]

Lotes CPU mounting - nice!





Heatsinks

[MacClipper]

Front & Back





Other bits & pieces - for the more inquisitive & demanding ones.

[ArcticOC]

Finally a Z68 board with Displayport and max res. 2560 x 1600

Intel FDI is limited to 1920 x 1200 (1080P) if your board only have HDMI or DVI ports, Z68 boards don't support dual-link DVI

[MacClipper]

Just got back from work and already whacked everything onboard liao, now time for the more impt things in life... yes, time for supper 1st.

Left out these few shots.

LGA 775/1155 mounting holes





Full house CPU socket - no skimping on components like some brands





Everything's new again - though they say Z68 is same old same old

[MacClipper]

Speaking of UEFI, must post this screenshot to make all other mobo owners envious cos Asrock implements F12 screen captures even on their Extreme4 series.

No need to spend loads of money on the high end model to enjoy sharing screenshots.

[Ket]

I'm yet to be convinced of Z68.

[Heavybomber]

Two more chokes than P67 Extreme4

[PolRoger]

I noticed that the new Giga Z-68 boards (ud7/5/4) didn't have video outputs? I like the idea of being able to use built in video for back up or if you don't want/need a dedicated video card. I like my current P67 ASRock so I'm looking foward to availability of this model here in the states as well as other Z-68 offerings.

[Vivi]

is there suppose to be a connection?

It looks amazingly nice tho

[sprayingmango]

Ivy Bridge is what you want, Z68 is such a small upgrade it's not worth the price if you already have a high end X58 system.

PCI-e 3.0 will be the next big thing.

This is a nice board though, but nothing to be "jealous" over like you state.

[MacClipper]

Clear CMOS button with bright red LED at the I/O plate, anyone finds this useful?





Lucid Virtu - very early days as can be seen from the apps supported

[Ket]

Ivy Bridge is what you want, Z68 is such a small upgrade it's not worth the price if you already have a high end X58 system.

PCI-e 3.0 will be the next big thing.

This is a nice board though, but nothing to be "jealous" over like you state.

So, you have no problem knowing a 2600k stomps your 950?

[MacClipper]

Studying the effects of Lucid Virtu on 3D11 P scores

Unlocked 6950@stock clocks on Asrock Z68 E4, latest available Lucid Virtu 1.1.101.16618 installed

Virtu not installed





Virtu installed but not enabled





Virtu installed and enabled



Interesting findings indeed, looks like the Lucid team has done very well with the latest version with regards to 3D11 P scores.

[ArcticOC]

I noticed that the new Giga Z-68 boards (ud7/5/4) didn't have video outputs? I like the idea of being able to use built in video for back up or if you don't want/need a dedicated video card. I like my current P67 ASRock so I'm looking foward to availability of this model here in the states as well as other Z-68 offerings.

As mentioned before, just make shure the Z68 motherboard your planning on buying has DisplayPort or else your stuck at 1080p!

DVI and HMDI is limited to 1920x1080 on Sandy Bridge

[EzyRyder]

As mentioned before, just make shure the Z68 motherboard your planning on buying has DisplayPort or else your stuck at 1080p!

DVI and HMDI is limited to 1920x1080 on Sandy Bridge

Is that because the DVD is single link?

[ArcticOC]

Is that because the DVD is single link?

Only singel-link DVI I'm sorry to say.

That suck's if you got a nice beefy 27" or 30" monitor like me!

Asrock Z68 Extreme4 and DisplayPort to the rescue

[EzyRyder]

Only singel-link DVI I'm sorry to say.

That suck's if you got a nice beefy 27" or 30" monitor like me!

Asrock Z68 Extreme4 and DisplayPort to the rescue

I am on the same boat (see below for sig) so thanks for clarifying!

I hope Gigabyte's offerings have it. They have just announce partnership with Lucid and a few Z68 with video outputs for launch. No pics yet though.

[piquadrat]

>MacClipper
Do you use linux or could boot Z68 system from one of the linux live-cd editions?
I'm having one small request, it takes no more than half a minute.

...and what's better LAN controller: BCM57781 by Broadcom or TRL8111E by Realtek?

[MacClipper]

Asrock Z68 Extreme4 UEFI F12 screen captures - The Works!

Enjoy.

[MacClipper]

>MacClipper
Do you use linux or could boot Z68 system from one of the linux live-cd editions?
I'm having one small request, it takes no more than half a minute.

...and what's better LAN controller: BCM57781 by Broadcom or TRL8111E by Realtek?

Sorry man, not using any form of Linux at all.

[ArcticOC]

Introducing Lucid Virtu "d-Mode" for Z68 motherboards with or without video outputs...

3.2 d-Mode
d-Mode is provided for demanding 3D gamers to achieve uncompromised 3D performance of discrete GPU
installed in the system. In this mode, Virtu allows user to utilize Intel special features such as trascoding, while
display is connected to discrete GPU.
Note: We recommend you use d-Mode for better 3D performance unless you use Intel Insider feature or the
power saving i-Mode.
To use Lucid VIRTU solution in d-Mode, display must be connected to discrete GPU installed in the system.

http://download.asrock.com/manual/Vi...e4/English.pdf

Nice for everyone with discrete graphics or/and big displays with resolutions greater than 1080p

Function should work on every Z68 board with Lucid Virtu license -AOC

[Olivon]

Nice ! Thanks MacClipper

[[XC] Oj101]

The heatpipe looks VERY close to the EPS connector, what's the clearance like? And what's with the V8 branding? It's not on the box or part of the model number...

[EzyRyder]

Just bought this exact mobo to go alongside the following:

i5 2500k Retail
8GB (2x4GB) G.Skill RipjawsX PC12800 CL8 1.5v
Silverstone FT-02
Another AMD (Asus) HD6950 2GB reference for crossfire

I am going to reuse the other bits from my current system...

It should be with me today too!