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...-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 29 2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology 30 3 . 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 Configuration 39 3.4.2 Chipset...
...-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 29 2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology 30 3 . 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 Configuration 39 3.4.2 Chipset...
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Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX 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 change without...
Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX 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 change without...
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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+ ... 21 20 PCIE2 PCI1 PCI2 LPT1 NVIDIA GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a Designed in Taipei RoHS RoHS PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 1 HDLED RESET CMOS BATTERY CLRCMOS1 1 8Mb BIOS CHA_FAN1 1 USB4_5 1 USB6_7 SPEAKER1 1 1 USB_PWR2 19 18 17 16 15 SATAII_3 (PORT 1.0) SATAII_1 (PORT 0.0) SATAII_4 (PORT 1.1) SATAII_2 (PORT 0.1) 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper...
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+ ... 21 20 PCIE2 PCI1 PCI2 LPT1 NVIDIA GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a Designed in Taipei RoHS RoHS PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 1 HDLED RESET CMOS BATTERY CLRCMOS1 1 8Mb BIOS CHA_FAN1 1 USB4_5 1 USB6_7 SPEAKER1 1 1 USB_PWR2 19 18 17 16 15 SATAII_3 (PORT 1.0) SATAII_1 (PORT 0.0) SATAII_4 (PORT 1.1) SATAII_2 (PORT 0.1) 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper...
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... select Overclock Mode. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit CPU Configuration 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...:Minute:Second] Use this option to specify the system time. CPU Frequency (MHz) Use this item to adjust CPU frequency. 33 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...
... select Overclock Mode. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit CPU Configuration 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...:Minute:Second] Use this option to specify the system time. CPU Frequency (MHz) Use this item to adjust CPU frequency. 33 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...
Quick Installation Guide
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.../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 Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this...
.../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 Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this...
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...) Unique Feature - ASRock Instant Boot - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 18) English - ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 16) - Chassis Fan Tachometer - Hybrid Booster: - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 17) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 19) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU Quiet Fan - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore 7 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard AMI Legal BIOS - ACPI 1.1 Compliance...
...) Unique Feature - ASRock Instant Boot - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 18) English - ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 16) - Chassis Fan Tachometer - Hybrid Booster: - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 17) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 19) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU Quiet Fan - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore 7 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard AMI Legal BIOS - ACPI 1.1 Compliance...
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... or triple-core CPU will boost to use the external graphics card. 2. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 7. Please refer to enjoy an instant performance boost. As long as a simple switch of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you need to the quadcore CPU, and some CPU's hidden core may... of memory modules on the AM3/ AM3+ CPU you can unlock the extra CPU core to our website for the latest English 8 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to the memory...
... or triple-core CPU will boost to use the external graphics card. 2. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 7. Please refer to enjoy an instant performance boost. As long as a simple switch of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you need to the quadcore CPU, and some CPU's hidden core may... of memory modules on the AM3/ AM3+ CPU you can unlock the extra CPU core to our website for the latest English 8 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to the memory...
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... 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 Your friends then can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. Please be noticed that the OC profile...
... 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 Your friends then can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. Please be noticed that the OC profile...
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...refer to the following steps to this motherboard. 4. If you do not adjust the BIOS setup, the default value of Multi Monitor feature. Set the "Screen Resolution" and "Color Quality" as Secondary. Click the number "2" icon. 15 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English Install the NVIDIA® PCI Express VGA card to enable the function... VGA/D-Sub function when the add-on the I/O panel of the multi-monitor according to the steps below . C. A. Click "Apply" or "OK" to enter BIOS setup. When you can adjust the parameters of the add-on PCI Express VGA card.
...refer to the following steps to this motherboard. 4. If you do not adjust the BIOS setup, the default value of Multi Monitor feature. Set the "Screen Resolution" and "Color Quality" as Secondary. Click the number "2" icon. 15 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English Install the NVIDIA® PCI Express VGA card to enable the function... VGA/D-Sub function when the add-on the I/O panel of the multi-monitor according to the steps below . C. A. Click "Apply" or "OK" to enter BIOS setup. When you can adjust the parameters of the add-on PCI Express VGA card.
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... jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent dam- English 17 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard If you need to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. The current SATAII interface allows up to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down...
... jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent dam- English 17 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard If you need to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. The current SATAII interface allows up to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down...
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...® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 20 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. 2.9 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP /...but PCI / PCIE buses are in the Support CD for you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from up failure. 2.8 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support...
...® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 20 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. 2.9 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP /...but PCI / PCIE buses are in the Support CD for you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from up failure. 2.8 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support...
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... VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit. To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your computer. 3. If you wish to enter BIOS Setup after POST, please restart the system by pressing + + , or pressing the reset button on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from the "BIN" folder... POST continues with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that came with its various sub-menus and to display the menus. 21 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English The Support CD that will display the Main Menu automatically if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD. 4. It will ...
... VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit. To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your computer. 3. If you wish to enter BIOS Setup after POST, please restart the system by pressing + + , or pressing the reset button on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from the "BIN" folder... POST continues with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that came with its various sub-menus and to display the menus. 21 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English The Support CD that will display the Main Menu automatically if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD. 4. It will ...