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...Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 16 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 17 2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature 18 2.6 Jumpers Setup 19 2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors 20 2.8 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide 24 2.9 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 25 2.10 Hot Plug.../ 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 28 2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology 29 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 .
...Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 16 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 17 2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature 18 2.6 Jumpers Setup 19 2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors 20 2.8 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide 24 2.9 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 25 2.10 Hot Plug.../ 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 28 2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology 29 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 .
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... Plug" functions (see CAUTION 12) - Front panel audio header - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) - 8Mb AMI BIOS - ASRock Instant Boot - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 9) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Print port header - 1 x COM port header - ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 17) - Chassis...
... Plug" functions (see CAUTION 12) - Front panel audio header - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) - 8Mb AMI BIOS - ASRock Instant Boot - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 9) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Print port header - 1 x COM port header - ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 17) - Chassis...
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... Connector (COM1) 21 PCI Slot (PCI1) 22 PCI Express 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) 11 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...
... Connector (COM1) 21 PCI Slot (PCI1) 22 PCI Express 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) 11 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...
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... "Speaker". Then you install. In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to save your change . Click "Power" to save your change . 12 1 . 4 I/O Panel (N68-VGS3 FX) 1 2 3 4 5 9 8 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) * 2 RJ-45 Port 3 Line In (Light Blue) 4 Front Speaker (Lime) 5 Microphone (Pink) 7 6 6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)... find "VIA HD Audio Deck" tool on the bottom. After restarting your computer, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below instructions according to the OS you are two LED...
... "Speaker". Then you install. In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to save your change . Click "Power" to save your change . 12 1 . 4 I/O Panel (N68-VGS3 FX) 1 2 3 4 5 9 8 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) * 2 RJ-45 Port 3 Line In (Light Blue) 4 Front Speaker (Lime) 5 Microphone (Pink) 7 6 6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)... find "VIA HD Audio Deck" tool on the bottom. After restarting your computer, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below instructions according to the OS you are two LED...
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...10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection LAN Port To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the OS you install. Please follow below for the LAN port LED indications. Then you will find... OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Speaker". In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to save your system. 1 . 5 I/O Panel (N68-VS3 FX) 1 2 3 4 5 9 8 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) * 2 RJ-45 Port 3 Line In (Light Blue) 4 Front Speaker (Lime) 5 Microphone (Pink) 7 6 6 USB 2.0 ...
...10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection LAN Port To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the OS you install. Please follow below for the LAN port LED indications. Then you will find... OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Speaker". In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to save your system. 1 . 5 I/O Panel (N68-VS3 FX) 1 2 3 4 5 9 8 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) * 2 RJ-45 Port 3 Line In (Light Blue) 4 Front Speaker (Lime) 5 Microphone (Pink) 7 6 6 USB 2.0 ...
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... MIC2_L. D. You don't need to connect them for HD audio panel only. C. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.11, No. 23) GND PRESENCE# ...MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L This is an interface for the front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection of...
... MIC2_L. D. You don't need to connect them for HD audio panel only. C. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.11, No. 23) GND PRESENCE# ...MIC_RET OUT_RET 1 OUT2_L J_SENSE OUT2_R MIC2_R MIC2_L This is an interface for the front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection of...
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Please connect a chassis fan cable to this header. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.11 No. 26) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard provides ... ATX power supply. Please connect the chassis speaker to this connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.11 No. 16) Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.11 No. 17) Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.11 No. 19) PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND 1 DUMMY RESET# GND...
Please connect a chassis fan cable to this header. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.11 No. 26) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard provides ... ATX power supply. Please connect the chassis speaker to this connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.11 No. 16) Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.11 No. 17) Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.11 No. 19) PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND 1 DUMMY RESET# GND...
Quick Installation Guide
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... Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, White) 18 Print Port Header (LPT1, White) 19 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 20 Serial Port Connector (COM1) 21 PCI Slot (PCI1) 22 PCI Express 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...
... Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, White) 18 Print Port Header (LPT1, White) 19 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 20 Serial Port Connector (COM1) 21 PCI Slot (PCI1) 22 PCI Express 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...
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...function, you will find "VIA HD Audio Deck" tool on the bottom. Click "Power" to save your change . 3 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to save your change . Please follow... "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Advanced Options" on the left side on your computer, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. 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 (...
...function, you will find "VIA HD Audio Deck" tool on the bottom. Click "Power" to save your change . 3 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to save your change . Please follow... "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Advanced Options" on the left side on your computer, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. 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 (...
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Please refer to the table below instructions according to the OS you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Speaker". For Windows...VIA HD Audio Deck" tool on the bottom. Click "Power" to save your system. After restarting your change . 4 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English Please follow below for the LAN port LED indications. I/O Panel (N68-VS3 FX) 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) * 2 RJ-45 Port 3 Line In (Light Blue) 4 Front Speaker (...
Please refer to the table below instructions according to the OS you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Speaker". For Windows...VIA HD Audio Deck" tool on the bottom. Click "Power" to save your system. After restarting your change . 4 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English Please follow below for the LAN port LED indications. I/O Panel (N68-VS3 FX) 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) * 2 RJ-45 Port 3 Line In (Light Blue) 4 Front Speaker (...
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... Wake Up Events - Supports jumperfree - OEM) - Hybrid Booster: - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore English 7 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Unique Feature Hardware Monitor - 4 x SATA2 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID...ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 11) - CPU, VCCM Voltage Multi-adjustment - CPU Temperature Sensing - ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 17) - ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 16) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 18) - CPU Quiet Fan - Front panel audio header - 2 x USB 2.0 headers...
... Wake Up Events - Supports jumperfree - OEM) - Hybrid Booster: - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore English 7 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Unique Feature Hardware Monitor - 4 x SATA2 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID...ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 11) - CPU, VCCM Voltage Multi-adjustment - CPU Temperature Sensing - ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 17) - ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 16) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 18) - CPU Quiet Fan - Front panel audio header - 2 x USB 2.0 headers...
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.... High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the I/O panel, there are for the front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection of audio devices. 1. C. Connect Ground (GND) to the front panel audio header as below: A. 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. 23) This is...
.... High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the I/O panel, there are for the front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection of audio devices. 1. C. Connect Ground (GND) to the front panel audio header as below: A. 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. 23) This is...
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... 1 and Pin 13. 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 1 13 English 19 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 16) This header accommodates several system front panel functions. If you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.2 No. 2) 1 2 3 4 Please connect the CPU fan cable to this...
... 1 and Pin 13. 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 1 13 English 19 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 16) This header accommodates several system front panel functions. If you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.2 No. 2) 1 2 3 4 Please connect the CPU fan cable to this...
