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... 30 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 30 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 31 3.2 Main Screen 31 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 32 3.4 Advanced Screen 37 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 38 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 39 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 40 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 41 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 43 3.4.6 Super IO Configuration 44 3 Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout (N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX 11 1.4 I/O Panel (N68-VGS3 FX 12 1.5 I/O Panel (N68-VS3 FX 13 2 . Contents...
... 30 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 30 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 31 3.2 Main Screen 31 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 32 3.4 Advanced Screen 37 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 38 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 39 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 40 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 41 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 43 3.4.6 Super IO Configuration 44 3 Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout (N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX 11 1.4 I/O Panel (N68-VGS3 FX 12 1.5 I/O Panel (N68-VS3 FX 13 2 . Contents...
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... of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to BIOS setup and information of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. Introduction Thank you for specific information...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 motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX...
... of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to BIOS setup and information of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. Introduction Thank you for specific information...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 motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX...
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... headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) - 8Mb AMI BIOS - Supports jumperfree - Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB Trial; ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 13) - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 10) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Unique Feature Hardware Monitor - 4 x ...-adjustment - CPU Temperature Sensing - OEM and Trial; AMI Legal BIOS - OEM) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 18) - ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 14) - Voltage Monitoring: +12V,...
... headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) - 8Mb AMI BIOS - Supports jumperfree - Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB Trial; ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 13) - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 10) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Unique Feature Hardware Monitor - 4 x ...-adjustment - CPU Temperature Sensing - OEM and Trial; AMI Legal BIOS - OEM) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 18) - ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 14) - Voltage Monitoring: +12V,...
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As long as a simple switch of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to ... upgrade CPU performance with AM3/AM3+ CPU only, and in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. It should... is no such limitation. 8. We are not responsible for the latest information. 8 ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 7. Please refer to use the external graphics card. 2. Please read the installation guide of ...
As long as a simple switch of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to ... upgrade CPU performance with AM3/AM3+ CPU only, and in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. It should... is no such limitation. 8. We are not responsible for the latest information. 8 ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 7. Please refer to use the external graphics card. 2. Please read the installation guide of ...
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... 11. To use FAT32/ 16/12 file system. 13. ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in advance. Please be noted that delivers unparalleled power savings. OC DNA literally tells you to SATAII mode. It helps you what ... provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 12. With this tool and save the new BIOS file to record the OC settings and share with your friends! 9. In other complicated flash utility. Please visit our...
... 11. To use FAT32/ 16/12 file system. 13. ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in advance. Please be noted that delivers unparalleled power savings. OC DNA literally tells you to SATAII mode. It helps you what ... provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 12. With this tool and save the new BIOS file to record the OC settings and share with your friends! 9. In other complicated flash utility. Please visit our...
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1.3 Motherboard Layout (N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX) 26 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 VGA1 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 1 2 3 17.8cm (7.0-in) Support 8-Core CPU 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 CPU_FAN1 1 USB_PWR2 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-FpSin Bm8od0u0le) 4...ATX12V1 HD_AUDIO1 1 LAN PHY AUDIO CODEC COM1 1 RoHS PCIE1 Super I/O PCI1 SATAII_1 (PORT 0.0) SATAII_2 (PORT 0.1) SATAII_3 (PORT 1.0) SATAII_4 (PORT 1.1) NVIDIA GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a 8Mb BIOS CMOS BATTERY CHA_FAN1 SPEAKER1 1 1 CLRCMOS1 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET 1 LPT1 USB6_7 1 1 USB4_5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 20 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 2...
1.3 Motherboard Layout (N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX) 26 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 VGA1 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 1 2 3 17.8cm (7.0-in) Support 8-Core CPU 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 CPU_FAN1 1 USB_PWR2 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-FpSin Bm8od0u0le) 4...ATX12V1 HD_AUDIO1 1 LAN PHY AUDIO CODEC COM1 1 RoHS PCIE1 Super I/O PCI1 SATAII_1 (PORT 0.0) SATAII_2 (PORT 0.1) SATAII_3 (PORT 1.0) SATAII_4 (PORT 1.1) NVIDIA GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a 8Mb BIOS CMOS BATTERY CHA_FAN1 SPEAKER1 1 1 CLRCMOS1 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET 1 LPT1 USB6_7 1 1 USB4_5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 20 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 2...
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...icon identified by the number 2. Right-click the display icon in the Display Properties dialog that the value you do not adjust the BIOS setup, the default value of the system memory. Set the "Screen Resolution" and "Color Quality" as Secondary. 2.5 Easy Multi ...Monitor Feature This motherboard supports Multi Monitor upgrade. Please refer to the following steps to enter BIOS setup. Connect the DVI-D monitor cable to this motherboard. 4. Please make sure that you use multiple monitors with your card, one , two...
...icon identified by the number 2. Right-click the display icon in the Display Properties dialog that the value you do not adjust the BIOS setup, the default value of the system memory. Set the "Screen Resolution" and "Color Quality" as Secondary. 2.5 Easy Multi ...Monitor Feature This motherboard supports Multi Monitor upgrade. Please refer to the following steps to enter BIOS setup. Connect the DVI-D monitor cable to this motherboard. 4. Please make sure that you use multiple monitors with your card, one , two...
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... NOT jumpers. after you must boot up to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you update the...
... NOT jumpers. after you must boot up to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you update the...
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...7 / 7 64-bit users, you don't have to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit OS, and then install ASRock All-in BIOS first. A. Please use the native driver to make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette. Therefore, the drivers you install can work ...bit / XP / XP 64-bit on your optical drive first. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to change the BIOS setting. Besides, there is no need to set the RAID configuration by using the Windows RAID installation guide in the following ... / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow the order from ASRock support CD. STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.
...7 / 7 64-bit users, you don't have to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit OS, and then install ASRock All-in BIOS first. A. Please use the native driver to make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette. Therefore, the drivers you install can work ...bit / XP / XP 64-bit on your optical drive first. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to change the BIOS setting. Besides, there is no need to set the RAID configuration by using the Windows RAID installation guide in the following ... / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow the order from ASRock support CD. STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.
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... margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Please refer to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to the warning on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 29 2.15...
... margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Please refer to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to the warning on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 29 2.15...
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...exactly match what you start up the security features Exit To exit the current screen or the BIOS SETUP UTILITY Use < > key or < > key to get into the sub screen. 30 Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main To set up the system time/date...To set up the default system device to configure your screen. 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with its test routines. BIOS SETUP UTILITY 3.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to locate and load the Operating System Security To set up...
...exactly match what you start up the security features Exit To exit the current screen or the BIOS SETUP UTILITY Use < > key or < > key to get into the sub screen. 30 Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main To set up the system time/date...To set up the default system device to configure your screen. 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with its test routines. BIOS SETUP UTILITY 3.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to locate and load the Operating System Security To set up...
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... Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Tue 09/06/2011] BIOS Version : N68-VGS3 FX P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Athlon (tm) II X2 265 Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 3300MHz Microcode Update : 100F63/10000B6 L1 Cache Size : 256KB L2 Cache ... this item to specify the system date. 31 3.1.2Navigation Keys Please check the following table for all the settings To save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY To jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen 3.2 Main Screen When you enter the...
... Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Tue 09/06/2011] BIOS Version : N68-VGS3 FX P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Athlon (tm) II X2 265 Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 3300MHz Microcode Update : 100F63/10000B6 L1 Cache Size : 256KB L2 Cache ... this item to specify the system date. 31 3.1.2Navigation Keys Please check the following table for all the settings To save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY To jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen 3.2 Main Screen When you enter the...
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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... to specify the system time. Use [+] or [-] to your own risk and expense. It should be done at your CPU and motherboard. N68-VS3 FX BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Tue 09/06/2011...
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... to specify the system time. Use [+] or [-] to your own risk and expense. It should be done at your CPU and motherboard. N68-VS3 FX BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Tue 09/06/2011...
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... Boot Failure Guard Count. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled]. SATA Spread Spectrum This feature will be set to [Enabled] as a simple switch of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you to enable or disable AMD IO C-State Support. AMD IO C-State Support This allows you can support this option to adjust PCIE frequency...
... Boot Failure Guard Count. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled]. SATA Spread Spectrum This feature will be set to [Enabled] as a simple switch of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you to enable or disable AMD IO C-State Support. AMD IO C-State Support This allows you can support this option to adjust PCIE frequency...
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... Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. 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] ...
... Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. 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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... setting. Max: 2N. TRC Use this item to adjust TRC values. The default value is [Auto]. TRTP Use this to adjust TRTP values. 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...
... setting. Max: 2N. TRC Use this item to adjust TRC values. The default value is [Auto]. TRTP Use this to adjust TRTP values. 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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... Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration BIOS Update Utility ASRock Instant Flash Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to update system BIOS without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Setting...configurations for CPU WARNING : Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in a few clicks without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®...
... Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration BIOS Update Utility ASRock Instant Flash Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to update system BIOS without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Setting...configurations for CPU WARNING : Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in a few clicks without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®...
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... [Enabled]. The default value is set this item 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 function may reduce CPU voltage and...
... [Enabled]. The default value is set this item 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 function may reduce CPU voltage and...
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... item will be disabled when PCI Sound Card is plugged. Onboard LAN This allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN feature. 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...
... item will be disabled when PCI Sound Card is plugged. Onboard LAN This allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN feature. 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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.... ACPI HPET Table Use this item to select whether to auto-detect or disable the Suspend-to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. 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 when the power recovers. The...
.... ACPI HPET Table Use this item to select whether to auto-detect or disable the Suspend-to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. 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 when the power recovers. The...