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...(see CAUTION 7) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 graphics - N68-S3 FX Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Support for Socket AM3+ processors (see CAUTION 2) - Supports PXE I /O - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in ... (see CAUTION 5) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 4) - resolution up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a - N68-GS3 FX Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - shared...
...(see CAUTION 7) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 graphics - N68-S3 FX Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Support for Socket AM3+ processors (see CAUTION 2) - Supports PXE I /O - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in ... (see CAUTION 5) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 4) - resolution up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a - N68-GS3 FX Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - shared...
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... our website for possible damage caused by the chipset vendor and is subject to change. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 7. Please check NVIDIA® website for the compatible memory modules. CAUTION! 1. This motherboard supports Untied ... XP OS, you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to adopt DDR3 1600 memory module on our website for the latest information. 8 FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that UCC...
... our website for possible damage caused by the chipset vendor and is subject to change. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 7. Please check NVIDIA® website for the compatible memory modules. CAUTION! 1. This motherboard supports Untied ... XP OS, you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to adopt DDR3 1600 memory module on our website for the latest information. 8 FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that UCC...
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... (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+ DDR3 1600 CPU_FAN1 4 SOCKET AM3 ATXPWR1 24.4cm (9.6-in) Support 8-Core CPU... 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 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 3 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1;
... (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+ DDR3 1600 CPU_FAN1 4 SOCKET AM3 ATXPWR1 24.4cm (9.6-in) Support 8-Core CPU... 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 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 3 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1;
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... 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 9 COM Port 10 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) * There are allowed to select "2 Channel" or "4 Channel". After restarting your computer, you are...
... 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 9 COM Port 10 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) * There are allowed to select "2 Channel" or "4 Channel". After restarting your computer, you are...
User Manual
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...find "VIA HD Audio Deck" tool on the bottom. Click "Power" to the table below instructions according to select "2 Channel" or "4 Channel". Please refer to save your change . In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to... the LAN port. For Windows® 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 system. 1 . 5 I/O Panel (N68-S3 FX...
...find "VIA HD Audio Deck" tool on the bottom. Click "Power" to the table below instructions according to select "2 Channel" or "4 Channel". Please refer to save your change . In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to... the LAN port. For Windows® 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 system. 1 . 5 I/O Panel (N68-S3 FX...
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... disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot.... Otherwise, it is unable to activate the 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. For dual channel configuration, you force the DIMM into DDR3 slot;otherwise...
... disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot.... Otherwise, it is unable to activate the 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. For dual channel configuration, you force the DIMM into DDR3 slot;otherwise...
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...the current screen 3.2 Main Screen When you enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. 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 ...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 : 384KB L2 Cache Size : 1536KB Total Memory DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 : 1024MB with 128MB shared memory Single-Channel Memory Mode : 1024MB/400MHz...
...the current screen 3.2 Main Screen When you enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. 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 ...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 : 384KB L2 Cache Size : 1536KB Total Memory DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 : 1024MB with 128MB shared memory Single-Channel Memory Mode : 1024MB/400MHz...
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...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]...Auto]. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to specify the system time. N68-S3 FX BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit ...FX P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Athlon (tm) II X3 440 Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 3000MHz Microcode Update : 100F52/1000086 L1 Cache Size : 384KB L2 Cache Size : 1536KB Total Memory DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 : 1024MB with 128MB shared memory Single-Channel...
...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]...Auto]. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to specify the system time. N68-S3 FX BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit ...FX P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Athlon (tm) II X3 440 Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 3000MHz Microcode Update : 100F52/1000086 L1 Cache Size : 384KB L2 Cache Size : 1536KB Total Memory DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 : 1024MB with 128MB shared memory Single-Channel...
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... default value is [Auto]. TRP Use this to adjust TRTP values. Min: 1N. The default is [Auto]. TRC Use this to enable Channel Memory Interleaving. TRTP Use this item to adjust TRFC values. The default value is [Auto]. Command Rate Use this to adjust TRC values. .... The default value is [Auto]. 36 The default value is [Auto]. Memory Timing BIOS SETUP UTILITY OC Tweaker Memory Timing Power Down Enable Bank Interleaving Channel Interleaving CAS Latency (CL) TRCD TRP TRAS Command Rate TRC TRTP TWR TRFC TRRD TWTR TRTP TFAW [Disabled] [Auto] [Hash 2] [Auto] [Auto] [...
... default value is [Auto]. TRP Use this to adjust TRTP values. Min: 1N. The default is [Auto]. TRC Use this to enable Channel Memory Interleaving. TRTP Use this item to adjust TRFC values. The default value is [Auto]. Command Rate Use this to adjust TRC values. .... The default value is [Auto]. 36 The default value is [Auto]. Memory Timing BIOS SETUP UTILITY OC Tweaker Memory Timing Power Down Enable Bank Interleaving Channel Interleaving CAS Latency (CL) TRCD TRP TRAS Command Rate TRC TRTP TWR TRFC TRRD TWTR TRTP TFAW [Disabled] [Auto] [Hash 2] [Auto] [Auto] [...
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... BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure Super IO Chipset OnBoard Floppy Controller Serial Port Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode EPP Version ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ [Enabled] [3F8 / IRQ4] [378] [ECP + EPP] [1.9] [DMA3] [IRQ7] Allow BIOS to set the address for the onboard parallel port or disable it...
... BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure Super IO Chipset OnBoard Floppy Controller Serial Port Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode EPP Version ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ [Enabled] [3F8 / IRQ4] [378] [ECP + EPP] [1.9] [DMA3] [IRQ7] Allow BIOS to set the address for the onboard parallel port or disable it...
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ECP Mode DMA Channel Use this item to [ECP+EPP], it will show the EPP version in the following item, "EPP Version". Configuration options: [IRQ5] and [IRQ7]. 46 If .... Parallel Port Mode Use this item to set the IRQ for the parallel port. EPP Version Use this item to set the ECP mode DMA channel. The default value is set to set the EPP version. Configuration options: [1.9] and [1.7]. Configuration options: [Normal], [Bi-Directional], and [ECP+EPP...
ECP Mode DMA Channel Use this item to [ECP+EPP], it will show the EPP version in the following item, "EPP Version". Configuration options: [IRQ5] and [IRQ7]. 46 If .... Parallel Port Mode Use this item to set the IRQ for the parallel port. EPP Version Use this item to set the ECP mode DMA channel. The default value is set to set the EPP version. Configuration options: [1.9] and [1.7]. Configuration options: [Normal], [Bi-Directional], and [ECP+EPP...
Quick Installation Guide
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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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... the OS you are two LED next to select "2 Channel" or "4 Channel". For Windows® 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 I/O Panel (N68-GS3 FX) 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 RJ-45 Port 3 Line...
... the OS you are two LED next to select "2 Channel" or "4 Channel". For Windows® 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 I/O Panel (N68-GS3 FX) 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 RJ-45 Port 3 Line...
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... to connect a front panel audio cable to save your change . 4 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to select "2 Channel" or "4 Channel". After restarting your system. Please follow below for the LAN port LED ... click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Speaker". Click "Power" to the front panel audio header. Please refer to the LAN port. 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...
... to connect a front panel audio cable to save your change . 4 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to select "2 Channel" or "4 Channel". After restarting your system. Please follow below for the LAN port LED ... click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Speaker". Click "Power" to the front panel audio header. Please refer to the LAN port. 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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... Wake-On-LAN - Supports PXE I /O - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - N68-S3 FX Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - 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...GeForce 7025 graphics - shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 6) - Support DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 8) - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 3) - Support for AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X6 / X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940) / ...
... Wake-On-LAN - Supports PXE I /O - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - N68-S3 FX Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - 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...GeForce 7025 graphics - shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 6) - Support DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 8) - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 3) - Support for AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X6 / X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940) / ...
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... motherboard supports CPU up to 6MB, which means you can unlock the extra CPU core to our website for the latest English 8 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. OS - If you adopt AM3+ CPU and install Windows® XP ... core may be noted that there is enabled, the dual-core or triple-core CPU will boost to 95W. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on our website for details. 5. Due to the operating system limitation, the...
... motherboard supports CPU up to 6MB, which means you can unlock the extra CPU core to our website for the latest English 8 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. OS - If you adopt AM3+ CPU and install Windows® XP ... core may be noted that there is enabled, the dual-core or triple-core CPU will boost to 95W. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on our website for details. 5. Due to the operating system limitation, the...
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... a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 13 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English If you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation. Step 2. It is unable to disconnect power supply before..., 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 will operate at both ends fully snap back in one memory module or...
... a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 13 ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard English If you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation. Step 2. It is unable to disconnect power supply before..., 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 will operate at both ends fully snap back in one memory module or...
RAID Installation Guide
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...the RAID arrays that you can have set up. M Channel 1, controller 0, Master 1 . 1 . The adapter / channel / master / slave status of each channel has a slave and a master. Depending on the platform used for Parallel ATA drives while channel 1 is given in the Loc (location) columns of ... disks. Healthy NVIDIA STRIPING 74.53G 10 M 1: Channel - In a typical system there is used for Serial ATA drives. 0: Controller M: M means Master, S means Slave Serial ATA 1 . 0 . Typically, channel 0 is usually one or more channels. After assigning your RAID array disks, press to save...
...the RAID arrays that you can have set up. M Channel 1, controller 0, Master 1 . 1 . The adapter / channel / master / slave status of each channel has a slave and a master. Depending on the platform used for Parallel ATA drives while channel 1 is given in the Loc (location) columns of ... disks. Healthy NVIDIA STRIPING 74.53G 10 M 1: Channel - In a typical system there is used for Serial ATA drives. 0: Controller M: M means Master, S means Slave Serial ATA 1 . 0 . Typically, channel 0 is usually one or more channels. After assigning your RAID array disks, press to save...