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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 N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX User Manual Version 1.0 Published September 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC.
User Manual
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... 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 1 . Installation 14 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.1 CPU Installation 15 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 15 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM...
... 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 1 . Installation 14 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.1 CPU Installation 15 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 15 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM...
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...ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without further notice. 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... of the Support CD. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for specific...
...ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without further notice. 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... of the Support CD. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for specific...
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...- resolution up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 6) - Max. N68-VS3 FX Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 8) - shared memory 256MB ... capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 4) - Supports D-Sub with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - N68-VGS3 FX Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Support for AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X6 / X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940...
...- resolution up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 6) - Max. N68-VS3 FX Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 8) - shared memory 256MB ... capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 4) - Supports D-Sub with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - N68-VGS3 FX Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Support for AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X6 / X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940...
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...) 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 CPU 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 CPU_FAN1 1 USB_PWR2 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-FpSin Bm8od0u0le) 4 DDR3_A1...
...) 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 CPU 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 CPU_FAN1 1 USB_PWR2 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-FpSin Bm8od0u0le) 4 DDR3_A1...
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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 Ports (USB01) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 8 VGA Port 9 PS/2 ...
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 Ports (USB01) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 8 VGA Port 9 PS/2 ...
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... may be damaged. 2. It is not allowed to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. 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.
... may be damaged. 2. It is not allowed to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. 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.
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... UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Tue 09/06/2011] BIOS Version : N68-VS3 FX P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Athlon (tm) II X2 265 Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 3300MHz Microcode Update : 100F63/10000B6 L1 ... 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] [Disabled]...
... UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Tue 09/06/2011] BIOS Version : N68-VS3 FX P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Athlon (tm) II X2 265 Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 3300MHz Microcode Update : 100F63/10000B6 L1 ... 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] [Disabled]...
Quick Installation Guide
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...to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential...: Specifications and information contained in advance. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in this guide may ...
...to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential...: Specifications and information contained in advance. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in this guide may ...
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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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...Click "Power" to save your computer, you install. In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to save your system. 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...Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Advanced Options" on the left side on your change . 3 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English Please refer to the table below instructions according to the front panel audio header. Then you need to connect a front...
...Click "Power" to save your computer, you install. In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to save your system. 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...Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Advanced Options" on the left side on your change . 3 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English Please refer to the table below instructions according to the front panel audio header. Then you need to connect a front...
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... "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Advanced Options" on the left side on your change . Click "Power" to the front panel audio header. 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 Ports (USB01) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 8 VGA Port 9 PS... are two LED next to the OS you install. Then you will find "VIA HD Audio Deck" tool on the bottom. After restarting your change . 4 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English
... "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Advanced Options" on the left side on your change . Click "Power" to the front panel audio header. 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 Ports (USB01) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 8 VGA Port 9 PS... are two LED next to the OS you install. Then you will find "VIA HD Audio Deck" tool on the bottom. After restarting your change . 4 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English
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... cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 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 It delivers excellent...
... cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 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 It delivers excellent...
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...Supports D-Sub with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Max. shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 6) - Supports Wake-On-LAN - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - N68-VS3 FX Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Max. DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0 - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3) - Supports Hyper-Transport Technology - Integrated ...processors (see CAUTION 1) - Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 4) - Supports PXE I /O - Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.5-in x 7.0-in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 6 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard
...Supports D-Sub with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Max. shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 6) - Supports Wake-On-LAN - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - N68-VS3 FX Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Max. DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0 - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3) - Supports Hyper-Transport Technology - Integrated ...processors (see CAUTION 1) - Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 4) - Supports PXE I /O - 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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... connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Print port header - 1 x COM port header - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 19) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 12) - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore English 7 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard OEM and Trial; ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 13) - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 10) - ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 18) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see...
... connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Print port header - 1 x COM port header - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 19) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 12) - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore English 7 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard OEM and Trial; ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 13) - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 10) - ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 18) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see...
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... CPU, including quad-core CPU, can support this motherboard, please refer to our website for the latest information. 8 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Whether 1600MHz memory speed is defined by overclocking. We are not responsible for...64-bit compliant Certifications - Overclocking may be done at your system. Please read the installation guide of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you need to 6MB, which means you adopt. The maximum shared memory size is supported depends on page 21 for...
... CPU, including quad-core CPU, can support this motherboard, please refer to our website for the latest information. 8 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Whether 1600MHz memory speed is defined by overclocking. We are not responsible for...64-bit compliant Certifications - Overclocking may be done at your system. Please read the installation guide of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you need to 6MB, which means you adopt. The maximum shared memory size is supported depends on page 21 for...
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... update system BIOS without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. Just launch this utility, you to access ASRock Instant Flash. OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by hardware monitor function and overclock your BIOS only in Flash ROM. In...your SATAII hard disk drive 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 Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII mode. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of output phases to ...
... update system BIOS without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. Just launch this utility, you to access ASRock Instant Flash. OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by hardware monitor function and overclock your BIOS only in Flash ROM. In...your SATAII hard disk drive 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 Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII mode. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of output phases to ...
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... APP Charger driver installed, you can easily recognize which includes below benefits. Before you install the PC system. 10 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English The performance may cause the instability of the device. 17. Real-Time Analysis of internet browser, is detected...will automatically shutdown. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it can watch Youtube HD video and download files simultaneously. ASRock APP Charger allows you can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may depend on -...
... APP Charger driver installed, you can easily recognize which includes below benefits. Before you install the PC system. 10 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English The performance may cause the instability of the device. 17. Real-Time Analysis of internet browser, is detected...will automatically shutdown. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it can watch Youtube HD video and download files simultaneously. ASRock APP Charger allows you can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may depend on -...
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... from the power supply. Failure to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 11 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English 2.
... from the power supply. Failure to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 11 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English 2.
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... Socket Corner Small 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 The CPU fits only in place, press it firmly on the side tab to avoid bending of the CPU fan and the heatsink. Unlock...
... Socket Corner Small 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 The CPU fits only in place, press it firmly on the side tab to avoid bending of the CPU fan and the heatsink. Unlock...