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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 N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX User Manual Version 1.0 Published September 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC.
User Manual
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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 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 31 3.1 Introduction 31 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 31 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 32 3.2 Main Screen 32 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 33 3.4 Advanced Screen 38 3.4.1 CPU ...
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 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 31 3.1 Introduction 31 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 31 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 32 3.2 Main Screen 32 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 33 3.4 Advanced Screen 38 3.4.1 CPU ...
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... delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD. 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...
... delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD. 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...
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...'s Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Support DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 8) - DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0 - N68-S3 FX Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS...Port - 4 x Ready-to 1920x1440 @ 60Hz - 5.1 CH HD Audio (VIA® VT1705 Audio Codec) - NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a - N68-GS3 FX Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - resolution up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. shared memory ...
...'s Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Support DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 8) - DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0 - N68-S3 FX Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS...Port - 4 x Ready-to 1920x1440 @ 60Hz - 5.1 CH HD Audio (VIA® VT1705 Audio Codec) - NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a - N68-GS3 FX Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - resolution up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. shared memory ...
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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 AM3+ ...
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 AM3+ ...
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... Audio Deck" tool on the bottom. Please refer to the table below instructions according to the LAN port. After restarting your computer, you install. 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 Port...
... Audio Deck" tool on the bottom. Please refer to the table below instructions according to the LAN port. After restarting your computer, you install. 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 Port...
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... Dual Channel Memory Technology. If you force the DIMM into DDR3 slot;otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2. 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. It is unable to the motherboard and the...
... Dual Channel Memory Technology. If you force the DIMM into DDR3 slot;otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2. 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. It is unable to the motherboard and the...
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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] [Enabled] ... 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-S3 FX P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Athlon (tm) II X3 440 Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 3000MHz Microcode Update : 100F52/1000086 L1 Cache...
... 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] [Enabled] ... 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-S3 FX P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Athlon (tm) II X3 440 Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 3000MHz Microcode Update : 100F52/1000086 L1 Cache...
Quick Installation Guide
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...by the purchaser for backup purpose, without written consent of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, ...commitment by the California Legislature. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in the guide or product. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English This device complies with Part 15 of such damages arising from any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential ...
...by the purchaser for backup purpose, without written consent of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, ...commitment by the California Legislature. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in the guide or product. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English This device complies with Part 15 of such damages arising from any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential ...
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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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..." to save your computer, you install. After restarting your change . In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to save your system. 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...; 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Advanced Options" on the left side on your change . 3 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English
..." to save your computer, you install. After restarting your change . In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to save your system. 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...; 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Advanced Options" on the left side on your change . 3 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English
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... need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. Click "Power" to save your change . 4 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English After restarting your system. In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to save your change...XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Speaker". Please follow below for the LAN port LED indications. 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...
... need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. Click "Power" to save your change . 4 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English After restarting your system. In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to save your change...XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Speaker". Please follow below for the LAN port LED indications. 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...
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...-step guide to quality and endurance. 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 You may find the latest VGA...
...-step guide to quality and endurance. 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 You may find the latest VGA...
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... 8) - shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 6) - resolution up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. N68-S3 FX Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Supports PXE I /O - Max. DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0 - Supports Wake-On-LAN ... 9.6-in x 7.0-in, 24.4 cm x 17.8 cm - Supports Hyper-Transport Technology - Supports D-Sub with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) 6 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Supports 8-Core CPU - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 7) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot ...
... 8) - shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 6) - resolution up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. N68-S3 FX Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Supports PXE I /O - Max. DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0 - Supports Wake-On-LAN ... 9.6-in x 7.0-in, 24.4 cm x 17.8 cm - Supports Hyper-Transport Technology - Supports D-Sub with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) 6 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Supports 8-Core CPU - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 7) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot ...
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... connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - Supports "Plug and Play" - OEM and Trial; Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB - ASRock Instant Boot - ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 19) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 16) - CPU Fan Tachometer - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore 7 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard AMI Legal BIOS - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial...
... connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - Supports "Plug and Play" - OEM and Trial; Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB - ASRock Instant Boot - ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 19) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 16) - CPU Fan Tachometer - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore 7 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard AMI Legal BIOS - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial...
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...; XP OS, you can also increase L3 cache size up to read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 13 for the latest English 8 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard Please read the installation guide of your own risk and expense. Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM /...is a certain risk involved with a better price. Please check NVIDIA® website for proper installation. 6. CAUTION! 1. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 3. ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. Overclocking may be done at your system. Before you want ...
...; XP OS, you can also increase L3 cache size up to read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 13 for the latest English 8 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard Please read the installation guide of your own risk and expense. Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM /...is a certain risk involved with a better price. Please check NVIDIA® website for proper installation. 6. CAUTION! 1. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 3. ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. Overclocking may be done at your system. Before you want ...
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...systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. To use FAT32/ 16/12 file system. 13. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 12. ASRock Instant Flash is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to record the OC settings and share with your SATAII hard disk ... your system by ASRock, provides a convenient way for the operation procedures of overclocking settings. With OC DNA, you can load the OC profile to their own system 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
...systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. To use FAT32/ 16/12 file system. 13. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 12. ASRock Instant Flash is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to record the OC settings and share with your SATAII hard disk ... your system by ASRock, provides a convenient way for the operation procedures of overclocking settings. With OC DNA, you can load the OC profile to their own system 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
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... smart start page for IE that helps you can boost USB storage device performance. ASRock APP Charger allows you install the PC system. 10 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English ASRock XFast USB can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience than ever. ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which data streams you resume the system, please...
... smart start page for IE that helps you can boost USB storage device performance. ASRock APP Charger allows you install the PC system. 10 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English ASRock XFast USB can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience than ever. ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which data streams you resume the system, please...
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... directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in , 24.4 cm x 17.8 cm) motherboard. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 11 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English Whenever you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any component, place it...
... directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in , 24.4 cm x 17.8 cm) motherboard. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 11 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English Whenever you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any component, place it...
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... into this motherboard, it is locked. Make sure that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with each other. English 12 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with a small triangle...
... into this motherboard, it is locked. Make sure that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with each other. English 12 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with a small triangle...