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N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX User Manual Version 1.0 Published September 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1
N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX User Manual Version 1.0 Published September 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1
User Manual
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... of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any defect or error in the... manual or product. With respect to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for any errors or ...
... of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any defect or error in the... manual or product. With respect to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for any errors or ...
User Manual
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... If 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 In this manual occur, the updated version will...
... If 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 In this manual occur, the updated version will...
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... it fits in place, press it is in place. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 15 Make sure that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with each other...
... it fits in place, press it is in place. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 15 Make sure that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with each other...
User Manual
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... correctly. Connect Ground (GND) to connect them for HD audio panel only. You don't need to Ground (GND). Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to OUT2_L. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to install your system. 2. Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.11, No. 23...
... correctly. Connect Ground (GND) to connect them for HD audio panel only. You don't need to Ground (GND). Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to OUT2_L. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to install your system. 2. Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.11, No. 23...
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...interfaces, the IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interface is indicated in RAID mode. Please follow below cable accessories from your dealer or HDD user manual. SATA power cable with SATA 15-pin power connector interface A. Without SATA 15-pin power connector interface, the SATA / SATAII Hot Plug ... the Hot Plug operation. 3. Below operation procedure is designed only for SATA / SATAII HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. Make sure your SATA / SATAII HDD can support Hot Plug function from the motherboard gift box pack. Make sure to use the SATA...
...interfaces, the IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interface is indicated in RAID mode. Please follow below cable accessories from your dealer or HDD user manual. SATA power cable with SATA 15-pin power connector interface A. Without SATA 15-pin power connector interface, the SATA / SATAII Hot Plug ... the Hot Plug operation. 3. Below operation procedure is designed only for SATA / SATAII HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. Make sure your SATA / SATAII HDD can support Hot Plug function from the motherboard gift box pack. Make sure to use the SATA...
User Manual
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... 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]...] Processor Maximum Frequency x16.5 3300 MHZ North Bridge Maximum Frequency x10.0 2000 MHZ Processor Maximum Voltage 1.43750 V Multiplier/Voltage Change [Manual] Overclocking may adjust the value of this to select DRAM voltage. HT Bus Speed This feature allows you to adjust the value of...
... 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]...] Processor Maximum Frequency x16.5 3300 MHZ North Bridge Maximum Frequency x10.0 2000 MHZ Processor Maximum Voltage 1.43750 V Multiplier/Voltage Change [Manual] Overclocking may adjust the value of this to select DRAM voltage. HT Bus Speed This feature allows you to adjust the value of...
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... item to adjust the means of memory accessing. TRP Use this item to adjust TRP values. Command Rate Use this to change Command Rate Auto/Manual setting. Max: 2N. TRTP Use this to adjust TRTP values. The default value is [Auto]. 35 Memory Timing BIOS SETUP UTILITY OC Tweaker Memory Timing...
... item to adjust the means of memory accessing. TRP Use this item to adjust TRP values. Command Rate Use this to change Command Rate Auto/Manual setting. Max: 2N. TRTP Use this to adjust TRTP values. The default value is [Auto]. 35 Memory Timing BIOS SETUP UTILITY OC Tweaker Memory Timing...
Quick Installation Guide
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... this manual will be available on ASRock website as well. In this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing 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...
... this manual will be available on ASRock website as well. In this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing 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...
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... your hardware devices to save your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can reduce the number of "User Manual" in a few clicks without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. It helps you what it is capable of...on page 24 of output phases 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 The voltage regulator can save the new BIOS file to your overclocking record under Windows® environment. Before installing SATAII hard...
... your hardware devices to save your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can reduce the number of "User Manual" in a few clicks without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. It helps you what it is capable of...on page 24 of output phases 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 The voltage regulator can save the new BIOS file to your overclocking record under Windows® environment. Before installing SATAII hard...
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... The Socket Lever Triangle 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you push down the socket lever to dissipate heat. English 12 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in place. Step 3. ... fan to secure the CPU. Carefully insert the CPU into this motherboard, it is locked. Then connect the CPU fan to the instruction manuals of the pins. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to improve heat dissipation. You also need to...
... The Socket Lever Triangle 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you push down the socket lever to dissipate heat. English 12 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in place. Step 3. ... fan to secure the CPU. Carefully insert the CPU into this motherboard, it is locked. Then connect the CPU fan to the instruction manuals of the pins. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to improve heat dissipation. You also need to...
Quick Installation Guide
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... audio panel. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to Ground (GND). MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. English 18 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard 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 print port... Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to install your system. 2. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to function correctly.
... audio panel. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to Ground (GND). MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. English 18 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard 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 print port... Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to install your system. 2. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to function correctly.
Quick Installation Guide
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...-Test (POST) to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD to display the menus. 21 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 3. It is untied during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are...
...-Test (POST) to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD to display the menus. 21 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 3. It is untied during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are...