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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 . Installation 14 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.1 CPU Installation 15 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 15 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 16 2.4 Expansion Slots (...
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 . Installation 14 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.1 CPU Installation 15 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 15 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 16 2.4 Expansion Slots (...
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... quality and endurance. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to the hardware installation. 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 It...
... quality and endurance. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to the hardware installation. 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 It...
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... cm - Supports PXE I /O - Supports 8-Core CPU - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 7) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - N68-GS3 FX Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port...X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940) / Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 / Sempron processors (see CAUTION 1) - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - N68-S3 FX Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s -
... cm - Supports PXE I /O - Supports 8-Core CPU - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 7) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - N68-GS3 FX Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port...X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940) / Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 / Sempron processors (see CAUTION 1) - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - N68-S3 FX Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s -
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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 AM3...
... (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 AM3...
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After restarting your computer, you will find "VIA HD Audio Deck" tool on the bottom. Then 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 9 ...
After restarting your computer, you will find "VIA HD Audio Deck" tool on the bottom. Then 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 9 ...
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... before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot at single channel mode. 1. 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. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to install a DDR...
... before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot at single channel mode. 1. 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. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to install a DDR...
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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] [...Auto], [CPU, PCIE, Sync.], [CPU, PCIE, Async.] and [Optimized]. CPU Configuration Overclock Mode Use this item to select a field. 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] [...Auto], [CPU, PCIE, Sync.], [CPU, PCIE, Async.] and [Optimized]. CPU Configuration Overclock Mode Use this item to select a field. 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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... language, in any form or by any interference received, including interference that may appear in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English This device complies with Part 15 of merchantability or fitness for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of...
... language, in any form or by any interference received, including interference that may appear in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English This device complies with Part 15 of merchantability or fitness for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of...
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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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..."VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Speaker". Then you need to connect a front panel audio cable to save your change . 3 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , ... "Advanced Options" on the left side on your change . After restarting your computer, you install. Please follow below for the LAN port LED indications. 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 (...
..."VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Speaker". Then you need to connect a front panel audio cable to save your change . 3 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , ... "Advanced Options" on the left side on your change . After restarting your computer, you install. Please follow below for the LAN port LED indications. 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 (...
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...Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to save your computer, you install. After restarting your change . 4 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English Then you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. Please refer to save your ...system. 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...
...Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to save your computer, you install. After restarting your change . 4 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English Then you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. Please refer to save your ...system. 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...
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... about the model you for purchasing ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. 1. ...ASRock's commitment to 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...
... about the model you for purchasing ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. 1. ...ASRock's commitment to 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...
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...see CAUTION 8) - shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 7) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - N68-S3 FX Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Supports PXE I /O - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 6) -...Core CPU - Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 4) - Supports D-Sub with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) 6 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English Max. DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0 - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.0-in, 24.4 cm x 17.8 cm - NVIDIA®...
...see CAUTION 8) - shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 7) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - N68-S3 FX Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Supports PXE I /O - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 6) -...Core CPU - Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 4) - Supports D-Sub with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) 6 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English Max. DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0 - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.0-in, 24.4 cm x 17.8 cm - NVIDIA®...
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... Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - CPU, VCCM Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD - 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 2.0 ports) BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI BIOS - Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB - ASRock Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 19) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - AMI Legal BIOS - Chassis Fan Tachometer...
... Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - CPU, VCCM Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD - 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 2.0 ports) BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI BIOS - Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB - ASRock Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 19) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - AMI Legal BIOS - Chassis Fan Tachometer...
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...modules. Whether 1600MHz memory speed is subject to our website for proper installation. 6. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 3. Before you can support this motherboard, please refer to read "Untied ...asrock.com WARNING Please realize that UCC feature is supported with 64-bit CPU, there is defined by overclocking. Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant Certifications - This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. We are not responsible for the latest English 8 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX...
...modules. Whether 1600MHz memory speed is subject to our website for proper installation. 6. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 3. Before you can support this motherboard, please refer to read "Untied ...asrock.com WARNING Please realize that UCC feature is supported with 64-bit CPU, there is defined by overclocking. Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant Certifications - This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. We are not responsible for the latest English 8 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX...
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...adjust your SATAII hard disk drive 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 It helps you to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can save your OC settings as ...yours! ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 12. With this tool and save your hardware devices to update system BIOS without sacrificing computing performance. OC...
...adjust your SATAII hard disk drive 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 It helps you to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can save your OC settings as ...yours! ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 12. With this tool and save your hardware devices to update system BIOS without sacrificing computing performance. OC...
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... depend on -the-go. Traffic Shaping: You can boost USB storage device performance. ASRock APP Charger. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 15. ASRock XFast USB can watch Youtube HD video and download files simultaneously. Simply installing the APP...provides a faster internet access, which data streams you install the PC system. 10 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English Real-Time Analysis of the system or damage the CPU. 19. ASRock motherboards are currently transferring. 18. With APP Charger driver installed, you resume the ...
... depend on -the-go. Traffic Shaping: You can boost USB storage device performance. ASRock APP Charger. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 15. ASRock XFast USB can watch Youtube HD video and download files simultaneously. Simply installing the APP...provides a faster internet access, which data streams you install the PC system. 10 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English Real-Time Analysis of the system or damage the CPU. 19. ASRock motherboards are currently transferring. 18. With APP Charger driver installed, you resume the ...
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... grounded object before touching any component, ensure that comes with the component. 5. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 11 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English
... grounded object before touching any component, ensure that comes with the component. 5. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 11 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English
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... socket lever to the instruction manuals of the pins. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in place. English 12 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to avoid bending of the CPU fan and the heatsink. Carefully...
... socket lever to the instruction manuals of the pins. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in place. English 12 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to avoid bending of the CPU fan and the heatsink. Carefully...