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Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Unique Features 9 1.4 Motherboard Layout 11 1.5 I/O Panel 12 2 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 25 3.1 Introduction 25 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 25 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 26 3.2 Main Screen 26 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 27 3.4 Advanced Screen 31 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 32 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 33 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 34 3.4.4 ...
Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Unique Features 9 1.4 Motherboard Layout 11 1.5 I/O Panel 12 2 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 25 3.1 Introduction 25 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 25 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 26 3.2 Main Screen 26 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 27 3.4 Advanced Screen 31 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 32 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 33 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 34 3.4.4 ...
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... for purchasing ASRock N68-GS4/USB3 FX motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Introduction Thank you are using. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be subject to quality and endurance. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents One ASRock N68-GS4/USB3 FX Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) One ASRock N68-GS4/USB3 FX Quick Installation Guide One ASRock N68-GS4/USB3 FX Support CD...
... for purchasing ASRock N68-GS4/USB3 FX motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Introduction Thank you are using. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be subject to quality and endurance. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents One ASRock N68-GS4/USB3 FX Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) One ASRock N68-GS4/USB3 FX Quick Installation Guide One ASRock N68-GS4/USB3 FX Support CD...
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...2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) - 1 x USB 3.0 Header by Etron EJ188H (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI Legal BIOS - CPU Fan Tachometer - Supports "Plug and Play" - Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - - Supports jumperfree ...- CPU temperature sensing Monitor - ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock...
...2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) - 1 x USB 3.0 Header by Etron EJ188H (Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI Legal BIOS - CPU Fan Tachometer - Supports "Plug and Play" - Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - - Supports jumperfree ...- CPU temperature sensing Monitor - ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock...
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... to the components and devices of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you want to adopt DDR3 1866/1600 memory module on this function because some CPU, including quad-core CPU, can enjoy the upgrade CPU performance with a better price. CAUTION! 1. ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies ... that UCC feature is supported with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation. 5. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. For Windows® OS with AM3/AM3+ CPU only, and in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. We are not responsible for...
... to the components and devices of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you want to adopt DDR3 1866/1600 memory module on this function because some CPU, including quad-core CPU, can enjoy the upgrade CPU performance with a better price. CAUTION! 1. ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies ... that UCC feature is supported with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation. 5. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. For Windows® OS with AM3/AM3+ CPU only, and in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. We are not responsible for...
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... ACPI features which allows you to update system BIOS without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to surveil your system by ASRock, provides a convenient way for the operation procedures of ASRock OC Tuner. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is capable of overclocking settings. OC...
... ACPI features which allows you to update system BIOS without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to surveil your system by ASRock, provides a convenient way for the operation procedures of ASRock OC Tuner. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is capable of overclocking settings. OC...
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... Bottom: MIC IN Front USB 3.0 USB3_1_2 LAN PHY PCIE1 NVIDIA GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a N68-GS4/USB3 FX Super I/O PCIE2 PCI1 CMOS BATTERY AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 1 CI1 FLOPPY1 PCI2 LPT1 USB3_4 1 1 PANEL 1 1 PLED PWRBTN SPEAKER1 1 1 HDLED RESET US5_6 IDE1 RoHS 8Mb BIOS CHA_FAN1 CLRCMOS1 1 1 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 3 2 x 240-pin...
... Bottom: MIC IN Front USB 3.0 USB3_1_2 LAN PHY PCIE1 NVIDIA GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a N68-GS4/USB3 FX Super I/O PCIE2 PCI1 CMOS BATTERY AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 1 CI1 FLOPPY1 PCI2 LPT1 USB3_4 1 1 PANEL 1 1 PLED PWRBTN SPEAKER1 1 1 HDLED RESET US5_6 IDE1 RoHS 8Mb BIOS CHA_FAN1 CLRCMOS1 1 1 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 3 2 x 240-pin...
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... waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you update the BIOS. If no jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins. Jumper Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.11, No... a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. If you need to short pin2 and pin3 on pins, the jumper is "Short". Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply.
... waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you update the BIOS. If no jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins. Jumper Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.11, No... a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. If you need to short pin2 and pin3 on pins, the jumper is "Short". Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply.
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... with RAID functions, please follow the order from up , press key, and then a window for boot devices selection appears. A. B. Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to your optical drive first. During POST at the beginning of system boot-up to bottom side to [IDE...; 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions If you want to change the BIOS setting. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to install those required drivers. A. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. 2.8 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit...
... with RAID functions, please follow the order from up , press key, and then a window for boot devices selection appears. A. B. Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to your optical drive first. During POST at the beginning of system boot-up to bottom side to [IDE...; 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions If you want to change the BIOS setting. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to install those required drivers. A. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. 2.8 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit...
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... [RAID] in the Support CD for proper configuration. A. You can start to set RAID configuration. STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. D. NOTE. B. STEP 3: Set Up BIOS. At the beginning of the document in the following path in the Support CD: .. \ RAID Installation Guide 23 Set ...the "SATA Operation Mode" option to install a third-party RAID driver. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to set RAID configuration. A. STEP 4: Use "RAID Installation Guide...
... [RAID] in the Support CD for proper configuration. A. You can start to set RAID configuration. STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. D. NOTE. B. STEP 3: Set Up BIOS. At the beginning of the document in the following path in the Support CD: .. \ RAID Installation Guide 23 Set ...the "SATA Operation Mode" option to install a third-party RAID driver. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to set RAID configuration. A. STEP 4: Use "RAID Installation Guide...
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...[CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Please use the native driver to install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS, and then install ASRock All-in-1 driver. 2.10 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the following... not need to set up "SATA Operation Mode" to set the RAID configuration by using the Windows RAID installation guide in the following path in BIOS first. NOTE. Insert the Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into your ...
...[CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Please use the native driver to install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS, and then install ASRock All-in-1 driver. 2.10 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the following... not need to set up "SATA Operation Mode" to set the RAID configuration by using the Windows RAID installation guide in the following path in BIOS first. NOTE. Insert the Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into your ...
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... the following selections: Main To set up the system time/date information OC Tweaker To set up overclocking features Advanced To set up the advanced BIOS features H/W Monitor To display current hardware status Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the Operating System Security To set... up the computer. You may run the BIOS SETUP UTILITY when you see on your system. You may not exactly match what you start up the security features Exit To exit the ...
... the following selections: Main To set up the system time/date information OC Tweaker To set up overclocking features Advanced To set up the advanced BIOS features H/W Monitor To display current hardware status Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the Operating System Security To set... up the computer. You may run the BIOS SETUP UTILITY when you see on your system. You may not exactly match what you start up the security features Exit To exit the ...
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... Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Mon 12/09/2013] BIOS Version : N68-GS4/USB3 FX P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Athlon (tm) II X3 440 Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 3000MHz Microcode Update : 100F52/1000086 L1 Cache...time. System Time [Hour:Minute:Second] Use this item to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen 3.2 Main Screen When you enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. Navigation Key(s) / / + / Function Description Moves cursor left or ...
... Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Mon 12/09/2013] BIOS Version : N68-GS4/USB3 FX P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Athlon (tm) II X3 440 Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 3000MHz Microcode Update : 100F52/1000086 L1 Cache...time. System Time [Hour:Minute:Second] Use this item to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen 3.2 Main Screen When you enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. Navigation Key(s) / / + / Function Description Moves cursor left or ...
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... will be set to [Enabled] as a simple switch of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you can unlock the extra CPU core to enjoy an instant performance boost. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled]. As long as default. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit CPU...
... will be set to [Enabled] as a simple switch of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you can unlock the extra CPU core to enjoy an instant performance boost. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled]. As long as default. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit CPU...
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...for reference. However, it is supported with a better price. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to your own risk and expense. 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 Technology AMD IO C-State Support CPU Active Core Control [Auto] [200] [100] [Enabled] [3] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled]...
...for reference. However, it is supported with a better price. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to your own risk and expense. 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 Technology AMD IO C-State Support CPU Active Core Control [Auto] [200] [100] [Enabled] [3] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled]...
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... DDR3_1066], [667MHz DDR3_1333] and [800MHz DDR3_1600]. However, for safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of processor voltage. 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...
... DDR3_1066], [667MHz DDR3_1333] and [800MHz DDR3_1600]. However, for safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of processor voltage. 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...
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...values in a few clicks without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. Just launch this tool and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you may set the configurations for CPU CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration ...54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Setting wrong values in Flash ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you execute Instant Flash utility, the utility will show the BIOS files and their respective information. Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must ...
...values in a few clicks without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. Just launch this tool and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you may set the configurations for CPU CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration ...54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Setting wrong values in Flash ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you execute Instant Flash utility, the utility will show the BIOS files and their respective information. Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must ...
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... option is [Enabled]. The default value is set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Cool 'n' Quiet Secure Virtual Machine Enhanced Halt State (C1E) [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled]. If you install...
... option is [Enabled]. The default value is set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Cool 'n' Quiet Secure Virtual Machine Enhanced Halt State (C1E) [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled]. If you install...
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... [256MB]. Primary Graphics Adapter This item will be disabled when PCI Sound Card is [Auto]. Configuration options: [PCI], [Onboard] and [PCI Express]. 33 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Onboard LAN Onboard HD Audio Front Panel Share Memory Primary Graphics Adapter [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [PCI] Auto/Enable/Disable...
... [256MB]. Primary Graphics Adapter This item will be disabled when PCI Sound Card is [Auto]. Configuration options: [PCI], [Onboard] and [PCI Express]. 33 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Onboard LAN Onboard HD Audio Front Panel Share Memory Primary Graphics Adapter [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [PCI] Auto/Enable/Disable...
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... STR Resume" will enable this item to select whether to auto-detect or disable the Suspend-to boot up when the power recovers. 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Settings Suspend To RAM Away Mode Support Restore on the system from the power-soft-off mode. PS/2 Keyboard Power On...
... STR Resume" will enable this item to select whether to auto-detect or disable the Suspend-to boot up when the power recovers. 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Settings Suspend To RAM Away Mode Support Restore on the system from the power-soft-off mode. PS/2 Keyboard Power On...
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..., Inc. 35 SATA Operation Mode Use this item to enable or disable the "Onboard SATA Controller" feature. 3.4.4 Storage Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Storage Configuration Onboard IDE Controller Onboard SATA Controller SATA Operation Mode IDE1 Master IDE1 Slave SATAII_1 SATAII_2 SATAII_3 SATAII_4 [Enabled...Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. We will use the "IDE1 Master" as the example in NVIDIA BIOS / Windows RAID Utility. * If you finish configuring RAID functions in the following instruction, which can not be applied to operate...
..., Inc. 35 SATA Operation Mode Use this item to enable or disable the "Onboard SATA Controller" feature. 3.4.4 Storage Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Storage Configuration Onboard IDE Controller Onboard SATA Controller SATA Operation Mode IDE1 Master IDE1 Slave SATAII_1 SATAII_2 SATAII_3 SATAII_4 [Enabled...Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. We will use the "IDE1 Master" as the example in NVIDIA BIOS / Windows RAID Utility. * If you finish configuring RAID functions in the following instruction, which can not be applied to operate...