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N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX User Manual Version 1.0 Published September 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1
N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX User Manual Version 1.0 Published September 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1
User Manual
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... Keys 32 3.2 Main Screen 32 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 33 3.4 Advanced Screen 38 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 39 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 40 3 Contents 1 . Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout (N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX 11 1.4 I/O Panel (N68-GS3 FX 12 1.5 I/O Panel (N68-S3 FX 13 2 .
... Keys 32 3.2 Main Screen 32 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 33 3.4 Advanced Screen 38 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 39 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 40 3 Contents 1 . Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout (N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX 11 1.4 I/O Panel (N68-GS3 FX 12 1.5 I/O Panel (N68-S3 FX 13 2 .
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... find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents One ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.0-in, 24.4 cm x 17.8 cm) One ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Quick Installation Guide One ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One...
... find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents One ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.0-in, 24.4 cm x 17.8 cm) One ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Quick Installation Guide One ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One...
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... Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 7) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0 - N68-GS3 FX Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - N68-S3 FX Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Support for AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X6 / X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920...
... Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 7) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0 - N68-GS3 FX Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - N68-S3 FX Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Support for AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X6 / X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920...
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... (PCIE2) 24 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 25 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 26 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 27 AM3 CPU Socket 11 1.3 Motherboard Layout (N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX) 12 17.8cm (7.0-in) PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard COM1 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-FpSin Bm8od0u0le) 3 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) Dual Channel...
... (PCIE2) 24 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 25 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 26 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 27 AM3 CPU Socket 11 1.3 Motherboard Layout (N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX) 12 17.8cm (7.0-in) PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard COM1 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-FpSin Bm8od0u0le) 3 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) Dual Channel...
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... / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Advanced Options" on the left side on your change . 12 1 . 4 I/O Panel (N68-GS3 FX) 1 2 3 4 5 10 9 8 7 6 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) * 2 RJ-45 Port 3 Line In (Light Blue) 4 Front Speaker (Lime) 5 Microphone (Pink) 6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 8 VGA Port...
... / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Advanced Options" on the left side on your change . 12 1 . 4 I/O Panel (N68-GS3 FX) 1 2 3 4 5 10 9 8 7 6 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) * 2 RJ-45 Port 3 Line In (Light Blue) 4 Front Speaker (Lime) 5 Microphone (Pink) 6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 8 VGA Port...
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... / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Advanced Options" on the left side on your change . 13 1 . 5 I/O Panel (N68-S3 FX) 1 2 3 4 5 10 9 8 7 6 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) * 2 RJ-45 Port 3 Line In (Light Blue) 4 Front Speaker (Lime) 5 Microphone (Pink) 6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 8 VGA...
... / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Advanced Options" on the left side on your change . 13 1 . 5 I/O Panel (N68-S3 FX) 1 2 3 4 5 10 9 8 7 6 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) * 2 RJ-45 Port 3 Line In (Light Blue) 4 Front Speaker (Lime) 5 Microphone (Pink) 6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 8 VGA...
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... snap back in the DDR3 DIMM slots to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you install only...
... snap back in the DDR3 DIMM slots to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you install only...
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...bring up the selected screen To display the General Help Screen To load optimal default values for the function description of each navigation key. N68-GS3 FX BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Mon 09.../19/2011] BIOS Version : N68-GS3 FX P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Athlon (tm) II X3 440 Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 3000MHz Microcode Update : 100F52/1000086 L1 Cache Size ...
...bring up the selected screen To display the General Help Screen To load optimal default values for the function description of each navigation key. N68-GS3 FX BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Mon 09.../19/2011] BIOS Version : N68-GS3 FX P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Athlon (tm) II X3 440 Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 3000MHz Microcode Update : 100F52/1000086 L1 Cache Size ...
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... Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum PCIE Spread Spectrum SATA Spread Spectrum ASRock UCC AMD Turbo Core Technology AMD IO C-State Support CPU Active Core Control [Auto] [200] [100] [Enabled] [3] [Enabled] [Enabled] [...Select Item Enter Go to select a field. Configuration options: [Auto], [CPU, PCIE, Sync.], [CPU, PCIE, Async.] and [Optimized]. N68-S3 FX BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Mon 09/19/2011...
... Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum PCIE Spread Spectrum SATA Spread Spectrum ASRock UCC AMD Turbo Core Technology AMD IO C-State Support CPU Active Core Control [Auto] [200] [100] [Enabled] [3] [Enabled] [Enabled] [...Select Item Enter Go to select a field. Configuration options: [Auto], [CPU, PCIE, Sync.], [CPU, PCIE, Async.] and [Optimized]. N68-S3 FX BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Mon 09/19/2011...
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... not provide warranty of any interference received, including interference that may appear in this guide. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English In no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may cause undesired operation. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may not be registered trademarks or ...
... not provide warranty of any interference received, including interference that may appear in this guide. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English In no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may cause undesired operation. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may not be registered trademarks or ...
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... Express x16 Slot (PCIE2) 24 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 25 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 26 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 27 AM3 CPU Socket 2 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard Motherboard Layout (N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX) English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 3 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1;
... Express x16 Slot (PCIE2) 24 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 25 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 26 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 27 AM3 CPU Socket 2 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard Motherboard Layout (N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX) English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 3 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1;
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...-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Advanced Options" on the left side on your change . I/O Panel (N68-GS3 FX) 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 RJ-45 Port 3 Line In (Light Blue) 4 Front Speaker (Lime) * 5 Microphone (Pink) 6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 8 VGA Port 9 COM... function, you are two LED next to the front panel audio header. Please follow below for the LAN port LED indications. After restarting your change . 3 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English
...-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Advanced Options" on the left side on your change . I/O Panel (N68-GS3 FX) 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 RJ-45 Port 3 Line In (Light Blue) 4 Front Speaker (Lime) * 5 Microphone (Pink) 6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 8 VGA Port 9 COM... function, you are two LED next to the front panel audio header. Please follow below for the LAN port LED indications. After restarting your change . 3 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English
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... on your system. In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to save your change . Click "Power" to save your change . 4 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English I/O Panel (N68-S3 FX) 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 RJ-45 Port 3 Line In (Light Blue) 4 Front Speaker (Lime) * 5 Microphone (Pink) 6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23...
... on your system. In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to save your change . Click "Power" to save your change . 4 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English I/O Panel (N68-S3 FX) 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 RJ-45 Port 3 Line In (Light Blue) 4 Front Speaker (Lime) * 5 Microphone (Pink) 6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23...
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... change without further notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents One ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.0-in, 24.4 cm x 17.8 cm) One ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Quick Installation Guide One ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 5 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English It delivers excellent performance...
... change without further notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents One ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.0-in, 24.4 cm x 17.8 cm) One ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Quick Installation Guide One ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 5 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English It delivers excellent performance...
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...1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 8) - Max. Supports D-Sub with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) 6 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English resolution up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology -... 7025 / nForce 630a - Supports PXE I /O - Max. capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 3) - Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 graphics - N68-GS3 FX Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 7) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot ...
...1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 8) - Max. Supports D-Sub with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) 6 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English resolution up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology -... 7025 / nForce 630a - Supports PXE I /O - Max. capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 3) - Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 graphics - N68-GS3 FX Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 7) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot ...
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..., VCCM Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD - OEM) Unique Feature - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 18) English - Chassis Fan Tachometer - OEM and Trial; ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 19) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 14) - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore 7 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard Front panel audio header - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB...
..., VCCM Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD - OEM) Unique Feature - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 18) English - Chassis Fan Tachometer - OEM and Trial; ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 19) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 14) - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore 7 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard Front panel audio header - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB...
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...Dual Channel Memory Technology. If you want to change. As long as a simple switch of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you can also increase L3 cache size up to the memory support list on page 13 for system ...damage to enjoy an instant performance boost. Overclocking may be less than 4GB for the reservation for proper installation. 6. ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. The maximum shared memory size is defined by overclocking. Microsoft... check NVIDIA® website for the latest English 8 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard
...Dual Channel Memory Technology. If you want to change. As long as a simple switch of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you can also increase L3 cache size up to the memory support list on page 13 for system ...damage to enjoy an instant performance boost. Overclocking may be less than 4GB for the reservation for proper installation. 6. ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. The maximum shared memory size is defined by overclocking. Microsoft... check NVIDIA® website for the latest English 8 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard
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...disk to SATAII connector, please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on the same motherboard. 9 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by hardware monitor function and overclock your hardware devices to...exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other words, it is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to surveil your overclocking record under Windows® environment. 9. The voltage regulator can also ...
...disk to SATAII connector, please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on the same motherboard. 9 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by hardware monitor function and overclock your hardware devices to...exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other words, it is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to surveil your overclocking record under Windows® environment. 9. The voltage regulator can also ...
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With APP Charger driver installed, you install the PC system. 10 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English ASRock motherboards are currently transferring. 18. ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which data streams you desire a faster, less restricted way of charging your ...combines your most visited web sites, your history, your Facebook friends and your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPod/iPad Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your browser ...
With APP Charger driver installed, you install the PC system. 10 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English ASRock motherboards are currently transferring. 18. ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which data streams you desire a faster, less restricted way of charging your ...combines your most visited web sites, your history, your Facebook friends and your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPod/iPad Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your browser ...