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.... You may 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 I/O Panel Shield...
.... You may 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 I/O Panel Shield...
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... place and the DIMM is not allowed to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. Firmly insert the DIMM into DDR3 slot;otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2. It is properly seated. 16 Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the ... break notch break The DIMM only fits in the DDR3 DIMM slots to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. 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. Otherwise, it is unable to install a...
... place and the DIMM is not allowed to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. Firmly insert the DIMM into DDR3 slot;otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2. It is properly seated. 16 Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the ... break notch break The DIMM only fits in the DDR3 DIMM slots to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. 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. Otherwise, it is unable to install a...
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...this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English In no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this guide. This device complies with Part 15 ...without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by the California Legislature. Products and corporate names appearing in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this guide may or ...
...this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English In no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this guide. This device complies with Part 15 ...without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by the California Legislature. Products and corporate names appearing in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this guide may 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 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 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 (USB01...
...-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 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 (USB01...
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... will find "VIA HD Audio Deck" tool on the bottom. Then you install. Click "Power" to save your change . 4 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English Please follow below for the LAN port LED indications. For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit...front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to save your change . 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 (...
... will find "VIA HD Audio Deck" tool on the bottom. Then you install. Click "Power" to save your change . 4 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English Please follow below for the LAN port LED indications. For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit...front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to save your change . 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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... might be subject 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 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English Introduction Thank you for specific information about...
... might be subject 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 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English Introduction Thank you for specific information about...
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...Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. Max. Supports D-Sub with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) 6 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports Hyper-Transport Technology - DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0 - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology... slots - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 8) - N68-S3 FX Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Supports 8-Core CPU - Support for Socket AM3+ processors (see CAUTION 2) - Supports PXE I /O - N68-GS3 FX Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - shared ...
...Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. Max. Supports D-Sub with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) 6 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports Hyper-Transport Technology - DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0 - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology... slots - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 8) - N68-S3 FX Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Supports 8-Core CPU - Support for Socket AM3+ processors (see CAUTION 2) - Supports PXE I /O - N68-GS3 FX Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - shared ...
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... 0+1, RAID 5, JBOD), NCQ and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 13) - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore 7 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard OEM) Unique Feature - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 9) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x Print port header - ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 16) - Chassis Fan Tachometer - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus...
... 0+1, RAID 5, JBOD), NCQ and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 13) - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore 7 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard OEM) Unique Feature - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 9) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x Print port header - ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 16) - Chassis Fan Tachometer - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus...
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... can unlock the extra CPU core to read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 20 for the latest English 8 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard Please refer to our website for possible damage caused by the chipset vendor and is supported depends on page 13 for... should be malfunctioned. 4. CAUTION! 1. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 3. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 7. As long as a simple switch of your own risk and expense. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Whether 1600MHz memory...
... can unlock the extra CPU core to read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 20 for the latest English 8 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard Please refer to our website for possible damage caused by the chipset vendor and is supported depends on page 13 for... should be malfunctioned. 4. CAUTION! 1. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 3. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 7. As long as a simple switch of your own risk and expense. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Whether 1600MHz memory...
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... the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you to surveil your system by ASRock, provides a convenient way for the operation procedures of overclocking settings. Just launch this utility, you to improve efficiency when the...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 Your friends then can update your friends! 9. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is capable...
... the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you to surveil your system by ASRock, provides a convenient way for the operation procedures of overclocking settings. Just launch this utility, you to improve efficiency when the...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 Your friends then can update your friends! 9. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is capable...
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... faster internet access, which data streams you desire a faster, less restricted way of the system or damage the CPU. 19. ASRock motherboards are currently transferring. 18. With APP Charger driver installed, you can lower the latency in Game: After setting online game priority higher... the CPU and the heatsink when you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. Before you install the PC system. 10 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English
... faster internet access, which data streams you desire a faster, less restricted way of the system or damage the CPU. 19. ASRock motherboards are currently transferring. 18. With APP Charger driver installed, you can lower the latency in Game: After setting online game priority higher... the CPU and the heatsink when you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. Before you install the PC system. 10 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English
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... to do not touch the ICs. 4. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 11 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English When placing screws into it on the carpet or the like. Also remember to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. Doing so may cause severe damage to use a grounded wrist strap or...
... to do not touch the ICs. 4. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 11 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English When placing screws into it on the carpet or the like. Also remember to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. Doing so may cause severe damage to use a grounded wrist strap or...
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... place. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 2, No. 2). English 12 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard Then connect the CPU fan to improve heat dissipation. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan...
... place. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 2, No. 2). English 12 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard Then connect the CPU fan to improve heat dissipation. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan...
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... 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. 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 properly seated. 13 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the...
... 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. 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 properly seated. 13 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the...
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... and 2 PCI Express slots on the slot. Installing an expansion card Step 1. Step 2. Align the card connector with screws. 14 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English Remove the bracket facing the slot that have the 32-bit PCI interface. Fasten the card to the chassis with the slot and...is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane width graphics cards. Step 3. PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot) is completely seated on this motherboard. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used to install expansion cards that you start the installation. PCIE slots: ...
... and 2 PCI Express slots on the slot. Installing an expansion card Step 1. Step 2. Align the card connector with screws. 14 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English Remove the bracket facing the slot that have the 32-bit PCI interface. Fasten the card to the chassis with the slot and...is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane width graphics cards. Step 3. PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot) is completely seated on this motherboard. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used to install expansion cards that you start the installation. PCIE slots: ...
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... [256MB] to your system. Right-click the display icon and select "Attached", if necessary. G. A. Click the number "2" icon. 15 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English Boot your system. Press or to PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot). Install the onboard VGA driver to enable the function of the add-on ... have installed the onboard VGA driver already, there is inserted to install it again. 5. A. 2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature This motherboard supports Multi Monitor upgrade. Please refer to the following steps to the VGA/D-Sub connector of "Share Memory", [Auto], will be...
... [256MB] to your system. Right-click the display icon and select "Attached", if necessary. G. A. Click the number "2" icon. 15 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English Boot your system. Press or to PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot). Install the onboard VGA driver to enable the function of the add-on ... have installed the onboard VGA driver already, there is inserted to install it again. 5. A. 2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature This motherboard supports Multi Monitor upgrade. Please refer to the following steps to the VGA/D-Sub connector of "Share Memory", [Auto], will be...
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... and higher standby current provided by power supply. The data in CMOS. Use Multi Monitor feature. However, please do not clear the CMOS right 16 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English Jumper Setting PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from one , two and three...
... and higher standby current provided by power supply. The data in CMOS. Use Multi Monitor feature. However, please do not clear the CMOS right 16 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English Jumper Setting PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from one , two and three...
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... jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent dam- age of the motherboard! • Floppy Connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.2 No. 6) connect the blue end to the motherboard connect the black end to the IDE devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable...the system first, and then shut it down before you update the BIOS. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. English 17 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard after you do the clear-CMOS action. 2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Serial ATA (SATA) ...
... jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent dam- age of the motherboard! • Floppy Connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.2 No. 6) connect the blue end to the motherboard connect the black end to the IDE devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable...the system first, and then shut it down before you update the BIOS. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. English 17 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard after you do the clear-CMOS action. 2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Serial ATA (SATA) ...
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... 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are for HD audio panel only. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to OUT2_L. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to install your system. 2. C. Print Port Header (25-pin LPT1) (see p.2, No. 21) This ... Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.2 No. 19) This is an interface for print port cable that allows convenient connection and control of printer devices. D. English 18 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports.
... 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are for HD audio panel only. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to OUT2_L. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to install your system. 2. C. Print Port Header (25-pin LPT1) (see p.2, No. 21) This ... Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.2 No. 19) This is an interface for print port cable that allows convenient connection and control of printer devices. D. English 18 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports.