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Installation 13 Pre-installation Precautions 13 2.1 CPU Installation 14 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 14 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 15 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 16 2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature 17 2.6 Jumpers Setup 18 2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors 19 2.8 SATAII ...
Installation 13 Pre-installation Precautions 13 2.1 CPU Installation 14 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 14 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 15 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 16 2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature 17 2.6 Jumpers Setup 18 2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors 19 2.8 SATAII ...
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... (see CAUTION 2) - Supports D-Sub with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - N68-GS UCC 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 - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x ... / Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 / Sempron processors - N68-S UCC Realtek PHY RTL8201EL / 8201CL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 5) - Support DDR2 1066/800/667/533 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 4) - 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots - resolution up...
... (see CAUTION 2) - Supports D-Sub with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - N68-GS UCC 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 - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x ... / Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 / Sempron processors - N68-S UCC Realtek PHY RTL8201EL / 8201CL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 5) - Support DDR2 1066/800/667/533 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 4) - 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots - resolution up...
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...USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 16) - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Supports Smart BIOS - Hybrid Booster: - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to 12.5% (see CAUTION 9) - 4Mb AMI BIOS - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM /..., support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, JBOD), NCQ and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 15) - Supports jumperfree - Instant Boot - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 8) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x Print port header - Chassis Fan...
...USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 16) - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Supports Smart BIOS - Hybrid Booster: - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to 12.5% (see CAUTION 9) - 4Mb AMI BIOS - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM /..., support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, JBOD), NCQ and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 15) - Supports jumperfree - Instant Boot - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 8) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x Print port header - Chassis Fan...
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... website for possible damage caused by the chipset vendor and is defined by overclocking. UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 6. As long as a simple switch of the BIOS option "Unlock CPU Core...
... website for possible damage caused by the chipset vendor and is defined by overclocking. UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 6. As long as a simple switch of the BIOS option "Unlock CPU Core...
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16. Enabling this function will improve up to 12.5%, but the effect still depends on the AM2 CPU you enable this function for all CPU/DRAM configurations. However, we can not guarantee the system stability for keeping the stability of your system. If your system is unstable after AM2 Boost function is enabled, it may choose to your system. 10 If you adopt. You may not be applicative to disable this function in the BIOS setup, the memory performance will overclock the chipset/CPU reference clock. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology.
16. Enabling this function will improve up to 12.5%, but the effect still depends on the AM2 CPU you enable this function for all CPU/DRAM configurations. However, we can not guarantee the system stability for keeping the stability of your system. If your system is unstable after AM2 Boost function is enabled, it may choose to your system. 10 If you adopt. You may not be applicative to disable this function in the BIOS setup, the memory performance will overclock the chipset/CPU reference clock. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology.
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... IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 7 SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT 1.1)) 8 SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT 1.0)) 9 SATAII Connector (SATAII_1 (PORT 0.0)) 10 SPI Flash Memory (4Mb) 11 NVIDIA GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a 12 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 13 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 14 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 15 ...PCIE1) 24 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 25 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 26 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 11 1.3 Motherboard Layout (N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC) 12 17.8cm (7.0-in) PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard COM1 1 PS2_USB_PW1 DDRII_2 (64 bit, 240-pFinSmBod8u0le0) 3 DDRII_1 (64 bit...
... IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 7 SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT 1.1)) 8 SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT 1.0)) 9 SATAII Connector (SATAII_1 (PORT 0.0)) 10 SPI Flash Memory (4Mb) 11 NVIDIA GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a 12 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 13 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 14 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 15 ...PCIE1) 24 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 25 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 26 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 11 1.3 Motherboard Layout (N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC) 12 17.8cm (7.0-in) PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard COM1 1 PS2_USB_PW1 DDRII_2 (64 bit, 240-pFinSmBod8u0le0) 3 DDRII_1 (64 bit...
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...Memory Modules (DIMM) N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) memory modules in the DDR2 DIMM slots to install a DDR memory...notch break notch break The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. Otherwise, it is properly seated. 15 otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2. Firmly insert...
...Memory Modules (DIMM) N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) memory modules in the DDR2 DIMM slots to install a DDR memory...notch break notch break The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. Otherwise, it is properly seated. 15 otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2. Firmly insert...
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...PCIE x16 slot). B. Right-click the display icon in the Display Properties dialog that you can adjust the parameters of the system memory. Select the display icon identified by the number one monitor will always be Primary, and all additional monitors will disable onboard VGA/D-Sub... BIOS setup, the default value of Multi Monitor feature. 2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature This motherboard supports Multi Monitor upgrade. Enter "Share Memory" option to adjust the memory capability to [16MB], [32MB], [64MB], [128MB] or [256MB] to the VGA/D-Sub port on PCI Express VGA card, you...
...PCIE x16 slot). B. Right-click the display icon in the Display Properties dialog that you can adjust the parameters of the system memory. Select the display icon identified by the number one monitor will always be Primary, and all additional monitors will disable onboard VGA/D-Sub... BIOS setup, the default value of Multi Monitor feature. 2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature This motherboard supports Multi Monitor upgrade. Enter "Share Memory" option to adjust the memory capability to [16MB], [32MB], [64MB], [128MB] or [256MB] to the VGA/D-Sub port on PCI Express VGA card, you...
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... up the computer. erating System Security To set up the system time/date information Smart To load the BIOS according to your system. The SPI Memory on . 3.
... up the computer. erating System Security To set up the system time/date information Smart To load the BIOS according to your system. The SPI Memory on . 3.
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...Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [14:00:09] [Thu 02/04/2010] BIOS Version : N68-GS UCC P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Phenom (tm) II X4 940 Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 3000MHz Microcode Update : 100F42/1000086 ...L1 Cache Size : 512KB L2 Cache Size : 2048KB L3 Cache Size : 6144KB Total Memory DDRII1 DDRII2 : 2048MB with 256MB shared memory Single-Channel Memory Mode : 2048MB/266MHz (DDRII533...
...Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [14:00:09] [Thu 02/04/2010] BIOS Version : N68-GS UCC P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Phenom (tm) II X4 940 Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 3000MHz Microcode Update : 100F42/1000086 ...L1 Cache Size : 512KB L2 Cache Size : 2048KB L3 Cache Size : 6144KB Total Memory DDRII1 DDRII2 : 2048MB with 256MB shared memory Single-Channel Memory Mode : 2048MB/266MHz (DDRII533...
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...Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [14:00:09] [Thu 02/04/2010] BIOS Version : N68-S UCC P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Phenom (tm) II X4 940 Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 3000MHz Microcode Update : 100F42/1000086 L1 Cache... Size : 512KB L2 Cache Size : 2048KB L3 Cache Size : 6144KB Total Memory DDRII1 DDRII2 : 2048MB with 256MB shared memory Single-Channel Memory Mode : 2048MB/266MHz (DDRII533) : None Use [Enter], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Time. +Tab ...
...Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [14:00:09] [Thu 02/04/2010] BIOS Version : N68-S UCC P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Phenom (tm) II X4 940 Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 3000MHz Microcode Update : 100F42/1000086 L1 Cache... Size : 512KB L2 Cache Size : 2048KB L3 Cache Size : 6144KB Total Memory DDRII1 DDRII2 : 2048MB with 256MB shared memory Single-Channel Memory Mode : 2048MB/266MHz (DDRII533) : None Use [Enter], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Time. +Tab ...
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... [Auto], [CPU, PCIE, Sync.], [CPU, PCIE, Async.] and [Optimized]. 34 AM2 Boost This option appears only when you will enable ASRock AM2 Boost function, which will be set based on page 10 for CPU WARNING : Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction...] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [BSP Only] [Disabled] x11.5 2300 MHz 1.300 V [Auto] If AUTO, multiplier and voltage will improve the memory performance. Overclock Mode Use this to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005...
... [Auto], [CPU, PCIE, Sync.], [CPU, PCIE, Async.] and [Optimized]. 34 AM2 Boost This option appears only when you will enable ASRock AM2 Boost function, which will be set based on page 10 for CPU WARNING : Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction...] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [BSP Only] [Disabled] x11.5 2300 MHz 1.300 V [Auto] If AUTO, multiplier and voltage will improve the memory performance. Overclock Mode Use this to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005...
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... AMD CPU activation. When UCC feature is set to [Enabled] as a simple switch of the BIOS option "Unlock CPU Core", you can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. CPU Frequency (MHz) Use this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to system... stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. If you adopt AM2 CPU. Secure Virtual Machine This option appears only when...
... AMD CPU activation. When UCC feature is set to [Enabled] as a simple switch of the BIOS option "Unlock CPU Core", you can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. CPU Frequency (MHz) Use this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to system... stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. If you adopt AM2 CPU. Secure Virtual Machine This option appears only when...
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...]. TRCD Use this to adjust TRCD values. The default value is [Auto]. TWR Use this to adjust TWR values. However, for memory compatibility when it is set to adjust TRAS values. If you adopt Phenom CPU, there is not recommended to adjust the value of ... The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [3CLK], [4CLK], [5CLK] and [6CLK]. However, for safety and system stability, it is [Disabled]. Memory Clock This item can set by the code using [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [2-4CLK] and [3-5CLK]. Configuration options: [Auto], [3CLK], [4CLK], [5CLK] ...
...]. TRCD Use this to adjust TRCD values. The default value is [Auto]. TWR Use this to adjust TWR values. However, for memory compatibility when it is set to adjust TRAS values. If you adopt Phenom CPU, there is not recommended to adjust the value of ... The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [3CLK], [4CLK], [5CLK] and [6CLK]. However, for safety and system stability, it is [Disabled]. Memory Clock This item can set by the code using [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [2-4CLK] and [3-5CLK]. Configuration options: [Auto], [3CLK], [4CLK], [5CLK] ...
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... value is [Auto]. MA Timing Use this to adjust TWTR values. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [2T], [1T]. Bank Interleaving Interleaving allows memory accesses to adjust values for Addr/Cmd Fine Delay feature. Addr/Cmd Fine Delay Use this to adjust TWRRD values. TWRRD This option appears only...
... value is [Auto]. MA Timing Use this to adjust TWTR values. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [2T], [1T]. Bank Interleaving Interleaving allows memory accesses to adjust values for Addr/Cmd Fine Delay feature. Addr/Cmd Fine Delay Use this to adjust TWRRD values. TWRRD This option appears only...
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... Voltage Use this feature is [Auto]. 39 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Onboard LAN Onboard HD Audio Front Panel Share Memory Primary Graphics Adapter HT Bus Speed HT Bus Width DRAM Voltage Chipset Voltage CPU Thermal Throttling [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [PCI...] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] To set share memory feature. Primary Graphics Adapter This item will be disabled when PCI Sound Card is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [200 MHz], [400 MHz], [...
... Voltage Use this feature is [Auto]. 39 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Onboard LAN Onboard HD Audio Front Panel Share Memory Primary Graphics Adapter HT Bus Speed HT Bus Width DRAM Voltage Chipset Voltage CPU Thermal Throttling [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [PCI...] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] To set share memory feature. Primary Graphics Adapter This item will be disabled when PCI Sound Card is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [200 MHz], [400 MHz], [...
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...Connector (IDE1, Blue) 7 SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT 1.1)) 8 SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT 1.0)) 9 SATAII Connector (SATAII_1 (PORT 0.0)) 10 SPI Flash Memory (4Mb) 11 NVIDIA GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a 12 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 13 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 14 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue)...12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 25 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 26 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 2 ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Motherboard Motherboard Layout (N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC) English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 3 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDRII_1...
...Connector (IDE1, Blue) 7 SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT 1.1)) 8 SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT 1.0)) 9 SATAII Connector (SATAII_1 (PORT 0.0)) 10 SPI Flash Memory (4Mb) 11 NVIDIA GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a 12 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 13 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 14 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue)...12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 25 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 26 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 2 ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Motherboard Motherboard Layout (N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC) English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 3 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDRII_1...
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... (see CAUTION 1) - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.0-in / Front Speaker / Microphone 5 ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Motherboard English Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a Memory - DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0 - N68-GS UCC Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Support for AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X4 / X3 / X2 / Athlon...
... (see CAUTION 1) - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.0-in / Front Speaker / Microphone 5 ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Motherboard English Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a Memory - DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0 - N68-GS UCC Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Support for AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X4 / X3 / X2 / Athlon...
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..., CE 6 ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Motherboard Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite and Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB) (OEM and Trial Version) Unique Feature - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 10) - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up...
..., CE 6 ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Motherboard Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite and Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB) (OEM and Trial Version) Unique Feature - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 10) - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up...
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... system usage under Microsoft® Windows® 7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4. 7 ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Motherboard English Whether 1066MHz memory speed is enabled, the dual-core or triple-core CPU will boost to the quad-core CPU, and some CPU's hidden core may...
... system usage under Microsoft® Windows® 7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4. 7 ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Motherboard English Whether 1066MHz memory speed is enabled, the dual-core or triple-core CPU will boost to the quad-core CPU, and some CPU's hidden core may...