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... using. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to quality and endurance. 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...
... using. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to quality and endurance. 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...
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... duplication of documentation by the purchaser for backup purpose, without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (... Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this guide are used only for identification or explanation and to ...
... duplication of documentation by the purchaser for backup purpose, without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (... Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this guide are used only for identification or explanation and to ...
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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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...bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Advanced Options" on the left side on 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 (USB01)... audio header. After restarting your computer, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to save your change . 3 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English Please refer to the table below instructions according to the OS you are two LED next to select "2 Channel" or...
...bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Advanced Options" on the left side on 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 (USB01)... audio header. After restarting your computer, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to save your change . 3 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English Please refer to the table below instructions according to the OS you are two LED next to select "2 Channel" or...
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...) 4 Front Speaker (Lime) 5 Microphone (Pink) 6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 8 VGA Port 9 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) * There are allowed to save your change . 4 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English Click "Power" to select "2 Channel" or "4 Channel". Please refer to the LAN port. LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED ACT...
...) 4 Front Speaker (Lime) 5 Microphone (Pink) 6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 8 VGA Port 9 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) * There are allowed to save your change . 4 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English Click "Power" to select "2 Channel" or "4 Channel". Please refer to the LAN port. LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED ACT...
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... will be available on ASRock website as well. 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 Introduction...
... will be available on ASRock website as well. 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 Introduction...
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...- Supports D-Sub with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - N68-VS3 FX Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 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 FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - Support for Socket AM3+ processors... capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 4) - resolution up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. N68-VGS3 FX Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel ...
...- Supports D-Sub with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - N68-VS3 FX Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 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 FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - Support for Socket AM3+ processors... capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 4) - resolution up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. N68-VGS3 FX Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel ...
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... Multimedia Suite - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 19) - CPU Quiet Fan - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore English 7 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard OEM and Trial; OEM) - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 14) - ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 12) - CPU Temperature Sensing - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Connector BIOS Feature Support...
... Multimedia Suite - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 19) - CPU Quiet Fan - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore English 7 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard OEM and Trial; OEM) - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 14) - ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 12) - CPU Temperature Sensing - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Connector BIOS Feature Support...
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... and expense. We are not responsible for the latest information. 8 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English Whether 1600MHz memory speed is no such limitation. 8. It should be malfunctioned. 4. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 3. ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 7. OS - FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information...
... and expense. We are not responsible for the latest information. 8 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English Whether 1600MHz memory speed is no such limitation. 8. It should be malfunctioned. 4. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 3. ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 7. OS - FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information...
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... which allows you 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 You can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to get the best system ... the operation procedures of "User Manual" in a few clicks without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 12. ASRock Instant Flash is a revolutionary technology that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use Intelligent Energy Saver function, please enable...
... which allows you 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 You can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to get the best system ... the operation procedures of "User Manual" in a few clicks without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 12. ASRock Instant Flash is a revolutionary technology that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use Intelligent Energy Saver function, please enable...
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... a wonderful solution for a more personal Internet experience. With APP Charger driver installed, you install the PC system. 10 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the property of the system or damage the... CPU. 19. To improve heat dissipation, remember to perform over-clocking. ASRock APP Charger. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 15. ...
... a wonderful solution for a more personal Internet experience. With APP Charger driver installed, you install the PC system. 10 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the property of the system or damage the... CPU. 19. To improve heat dissipation, remember to perform over-clocking. ASRock APP Charger. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 15. ...
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... to secure the motherboard to ensure that comes with the component. 5. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 11 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English Installation This is detached from the wall socket before you handle components. 3. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER...
... to secure the motherboard to ensure that comes with the component. 5. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 11 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English Installation This is detached from the wall socket before you handle components. 3. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER...
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... into the socket to avoid bending of the CPU fan and the heatsink. Then connect the CPU fan to improve heat dissipation. Step 4. English 12 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to secure the CPU.
... into the socket to avoid bending of the CPU fan and the heatsink. Then connect the CPU fan to improve heat dissipation. Step 4. English 12 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to secure the CPU.
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.... For dual channel configuration, you force the DIMM into DDR3 slot;otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2. It is properly seated. 13 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. The DIMM only fits in the DDR3 DIMM slots to the motherboard and the...
.... For dual channel configuration, you force the DIMM into DDR3 slot;otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2. It is properly seated. 13 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. The DIMM only fits in the DDR3 DIMM slots to the motherboard and the...
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... read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that have the 32-bit PCI interface. Step 2. Align the card connector with screws. 14 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English Step 4. Installing an expansion card Step 1. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you start the installation. Keep the screws for the...
... read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that have the 32-bit PCI interface. Step 2. Align the card connector with screws. 14 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English Step 4. Installing an expansion card Step 1. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you start the installation. Keep the screws for the...
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... the total capability of the system memory. A. Click "Apply" or "OK" to enable the function of Multi Monitor feature. G. Click the number "2" icon. 15 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English Connect the DVI-D monitor cable to this monitor". C. D. Click "Extend my Windows desktop onto this motherboard. 4. Enter "Share Memory" option to adjust the...
... the total capability of the system memory. A. Click "Apply" or "OK" to enable the function of Multi Monitor feature. G. Click the number "2" icon. 15 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English Connect the DVI-D monitor cable to this monitor". C. D. Click "Extend my Windows desktop onto this motherboard. 4. Enter "Share Memory" option to adjust the...
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... "Open". Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.2, No. 3) +5VSB (standby) for USB4_5/6_7 wake up events. However, please do not clear the CMOS right 16 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English D. Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power supply. C. Click and drag the display icons to default...
... "Open". Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.2, No. 3) +5VSB (standby) for USB4_5/6_7 wake up events. However, please do not clear the CMOS right 16 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English D. Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power supply. C. Click and drag the display icons to default...
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... devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable Note: Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendor for internal storage devices. English 17 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard after you do the clear-CMOS action. 2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps...
... devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable Note: Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendor for internal storage devices. English 17 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard after you do the clear-CMOS action. 2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps...
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... the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to connect them for HD audio panel only. B. You don't need to install your system. 2. English 18 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard
... the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to connect them for HD audio panel only. B. You don't need to install your system. 2. English 18 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard
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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 Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.2 No. 2) 1 2 3 4 Please connect the CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to the...
... 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 Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.2 No. 2) 1 2 3 4 Please connect the CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to the...