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...ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents One ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.5-in x 7.0-in, 21.6 cm x 17.8 cm) One ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Quick Installation Guide One ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX...It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to the hardware installation. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. Because the motherboard ...
...ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents One ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.5-in x 7.0-in, 21.6 cm x 17.8 cm) One ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Quick Installation Guide One ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX...It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to the hardware installation. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. Because the motherboard ...
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... subject to change without intent to the owners' benefit, without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. This device complies with Part 15 of any interference received, including interference that may appear in this guide. Products and ... by the California Legislature. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of the FCC Rules. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted...
... subject to change without intent to the owners' benefit, without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. This device complies with Part 15 of any interference received, including interference that may appear in this guide. Products and ... by the California Legislature. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of the FCC Rules. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted...
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... x16 Slot (PCIE1) 23 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1, Lime) 24 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 25 AM3 CPU Socket 26 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 2 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard Motherboard Layout (N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX) English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 3 USB_PWR2 Jumper 4 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1;
... x16 Slot (PCIE1) 23 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1, Lime) 24 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 25 AM3 CPU Socket 26 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 2 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard Motherboard Layout (N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX) English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 3 USB_PWR2 Jumper 4 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1;
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... Headphone", and click "OK" to the OS you will find "VIA HD Audio Deck" tool on the bottom. After restarting your computer, you install. I/O Panel (N68-VGS3 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) 7... "Advanced Options" on the left side on your change . Please refer to the table below instructions according to save your change . 3 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Speaker". ...
... Headphone", and click "OK" to the OS you will find "VIA HD Audio Deck" tool on the bottom. After restarting your computer, you install. I/O Panel (N68-VGS3 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) 7... "Advanced Options" on the left side on your change . Please refer to the table below instructions according to save your change . 3 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Speaker". ...
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... Deck" icon , and click "Speaker". Please follow below for the LAN port LED indications. Click "Power" to save your change . 4 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English After restarting your system. For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD... Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection LAN Port To enable Multi-Streaming function, you will find "VIA HD Audio Deck" tool on the bottom. I/O Panel (N68-VS3 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...
... Deck" icon , and click "Speaker". Please follow below for the LAN port LED indications. Click "Power" to save your change . 4 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English After restarting your system. For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD... Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection LAN Port To enable Multi-Streaming function, you will find "VIA HD Audio Deck" tool on the bottom. I/O Panel (N68-VS3 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...
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... Thank you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents One ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.5-in x 7.0-in, 21.6 cm x 17.8 cm) One ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Quick Installation Guide One ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 5 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English In this manual will...
... Thank you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents One ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.5-in x 7.0-in, 21.6 cm x 17.8 cm) One ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Quick Installation Guide One ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 5 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English In this manual will...
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... x Ready-to 1920x1440 @ 60Hz - 5.1 CH HD Audio (VIA® VT1705 Audio Codec) - NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a - Max. N68-VS3 FX Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Support for Socket AM3+ processors (see CAUTION 6) - Supports UCC feature (Unlock ...DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 8) - shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 5) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - N68-VGS3 FX Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.5-in x 7.0-in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 6 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard
... x Ready-to 1920x1440 @ 60Hz - 5.1 CH HD Audio (VIA® VT1705 Audio Codec) - NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a - Max. N68-VS3 FX Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Support for Socket AM3+ processors (see CAUTION 6) - Supports UCC feature (Unlock ...DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 8) - shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 5) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - N68-VGS3 FX Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.5-in x 7.0-in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 6 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard
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... Temperature Sensing - Supports "Plug and Play" - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 18) - ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 19) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 16) - Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Unique Feature Hardware Monitor ... Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore English 7 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard CPU, VCCM Voltage Multi-adjustment - ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - ASRock Instant Boot - ASRock SmartView (see CAUTION 14) - CPU Temperature Sensing - CPU Fan Tachometer - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 10) - Hybrid Booster: -...
... Temperature Sensing - Supports "Plug and Play" - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 18) - ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 19) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 16) - Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Unique Feature Hardware Monitor ... Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore English 7 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard CPU, VCCM Voltage Multi-adjustment - ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - ASRock Instant Boot - ASRock SmartView (see CAUTION 14) - CPU Temperature Sensing - CPU Fan Tachometer - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 10) - Hybrid Booster: -...
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...memory size may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to 95W. FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information,... ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 3. ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Whether 1600MHz memory speed is subject to our website for the latest information. 8 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com...
...memory size may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to 95W. FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information,... ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 3. ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Whether 1600MHz memory speed is subject to our website for the latest information. 8 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com...
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...press key to BIOS setup menu to SATAII connector, please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on the same motherboard. 9 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English To use FAT32/ 16/12 file system. 13. OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by hardware monitor function and ...overclock your overclocking record under Windows® environment. Before installing SATAII hard disk to access ASRock Instant Flash. With this tool and save...
...press key to BIOS setup menu to SATAII connector, please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on the same motherboard. 9 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English To use FAT32/ 16/12 file system. 13. OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by hardware monitor function and ...overclock your overclocking record under Windows® environment. Before installing SATAII hard disk to access ASRock Instant Flash. With this tool and save...
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...bit, and your PC enters into an enhanced view for you install the PC system. 10 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/SmartView/index.asp 16. ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which data streams you can boost USB storage device... your most visited web sites, your history, your Facebook friends and your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPod/iPad Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for a more personal Internet experience. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it can watch Youtube ...
...bit, and your PC enters into an enhanced view for you install the PC system. 10 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/SmartView/index.asp 16. ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which data streams you can boost USB storage device... your most visited web sites, your history, your Facebook friends and your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPod/iPad Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for a more personal Internet experience. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it can watch Youtube ...
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... place your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to do so may damage the motherboard. 11 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English Hold components by the edges and do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may cause severe damage to use a grounded wrist...
... place your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to do so may damage the motherboard. 11 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English Hold components by the edges and do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may cause severe damage to use a grounded wrist...
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... on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. When the CPU is in place, press it fits in one correct orientation. English 12 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard Step 2. Lever 90° Up STEP 1: Lift Up The Socket Lever CPU Golden Triangle Socker Corner Small Triangle STEP 2 / STEP 3: STEP 4: Match The...
... on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. When the CPU is in place, press it fits in one correct orientation. English 12 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard Step 2. Lever 90° Up STEP 1: Lift Up The Socket Lever CPU Golden Triangle Socker Corner Small Triangle STEP 2 / STEP 3: STEP 4: Match The...
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...you install only one correct orientation. Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Otherwise, it is not allowed to ..., you force the DIMM into the slot at both ends fully snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 13 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English Step 2. Step 3. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the...
...you install only one correct orientation. Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Otherwise, it is not allowed to ..., you force the DIMM into the slot at both ends fully snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 13 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English Step 2. Step 3. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the...
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... 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for the card before you intend to use . Align the card connector with screws. 14 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English Step 3. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that you start the installation. Step 4. Remove the bracket facing...
... 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for the card before you intend to use . Align the card connector with screws. 14 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English Step 3. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that you start the installation. Step 4. Remove the bracket facing...
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... use multiple monitors with your primary monitor, and then select "Primary". B. Click "Extend my Windows desktop onto this motherboard. Click the number "2" icon. 15 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English Click the "Identify" button to the VGA/D-Sub connector of this monitor". D. With the internal onboard VGA and the external add-on VGA...
... use multiple monitors with your primary monitor, and then select "Primary". B. Click "Extend my Windows desktop onto this motherboard. Click the number "2" icon. 15 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English Click the "Identify" button to the VGA/D-Sub connector of this monitor". D. With the internal onboard VGA and the external add-on VGA...
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... 2 pins. Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power supply. However, please do not clear the CMOS right 16 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English
... 2 pins. Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power supply. However, please do not clear the CMOS right 16 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English
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English 17 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) Either end of the SATA data cable can be connected to clear the CMOS when you just finish ...
English 17 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) Either end of the SATA data cable can be connected to clear the CMOS when you just finish ...
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Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to OUT2_L. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. English 18 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard C. B. USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.2 No. 7) (9-pin USB4_5) (see p.2 No. 8) Besides four default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are for HD audio panel...
Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to OUT2_L. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. English 18 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard C. B. USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.2 No. 7) (9-pin USB4_5) (see p.2 No. 8) Besides four default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are for HD audio panel...
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... 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13. 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 1 13 English 19 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 16) This header accommodates several system front panel functions. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.2 No...
... 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13. 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 1 13 English 19 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 16) This header accommodates several system front panel functions. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.2 No...