User Manual
Page 1
All rights reserved. 1 N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC User Manual Version 1.0 Published February 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC.
All rights reserved. 1 N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC User Manual Version 1.0 Published February 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC.
User Manual
Page 5
... the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 P ack age Contents ackage One ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.5-in x 7.0-in, 21.6 cm x 17.8 cm) One ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Quick Installation Guide One ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional...
... the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 P ack age Contents ackage One ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.5-in x 7.0-in, 21.6 cm x 17.8 cm) One ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Quick Installation Guide One ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional...
User Manual
Page 32
...MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum PCIE Spread Spectrum SATA Spread Spectrum ASRock UCC CPU Active Core Control BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Overclocking may cause damage to select Overclock Mode. CPU ...you can set up overclocking features. CPU Frequency (MHz) Use this item to adjust CPU frequency. Use [+] or [-] to configure system Time. : N68-VS3 UCC P1.00 : AMD Athlon (tm) II X2 265 Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 3300MHz Microcode Update : 100F63/10000B6 : 256KB L1 Cache Size ...
...MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum PCIE Spread Spectrum SATA Spread Spectrum ASRock UCC CPU Active Core Control BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Overclocking may cause damage to select Overclock Mode. CPU ...you can set up overclocking features. CPU Frequency (MHz) Use this item to adjust CPU frequency. Use [+] or [-] to configure system Time. : N68-VS3 UCC P1.00 : AMD Athlon (tm) II X2 265 Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 3300MHz Microcode Update : 100F63/10000B6 : 256KB L1 Cache Size ...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 1
... and subject to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English Products and corporate names appearing in this guide. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including...
... and subject to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English Products and corporate names appearing in this guide. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 2
... 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 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard Motherboard Layout (N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC) 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 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard Motherboard Layout (N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC) 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;
Quick Installation Guide
Page 3
... click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Advanced Options" on the left side on your change . 3 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Status Description Status Description Off No Activity...Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to the LAN port. Then you will find "VIA HD Audio Deck" tool on the bottom. I/O Panel (N68-VGS3 UCC) 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...
... click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Advanced Options" on the left side on your change . 3 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Status Description Status Description Off No Activity...Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to the LAN port. Then you will find "VIA HD Audio Deck" tool on the bottom. I/O Panel (N68-VGS3 UCC) 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...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 4
...Speaker". Please follow below for the LAN port LED indications. Then you install. Click "Power" to save your change . 4 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to save your change . LAN Port ... 100Mbps connection LAN Port To enable Multi-Streaming function, you will find "VIA HD Audio Deck" tool on the bottom. After restarting your system. I/O Panel (N68-VS3 UCC) 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) * 2 RJ-45 Port 3 Line In (Light Blue) 4 Front Speaker (Lime) 5 Microphone (Pink) 6 USB ...
...Speaker". Please follow below for the LAN port LED indications. Then you install. Click "Power" to save your change . 4 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to save your change . LAN Port ... 100Mbps connection LAN Port To enable Multi-Streaming function, you will find "VIA HD Audio Deck" tool on the bottom. After restarting your system. I/O Panel (N68-VS3 UCC) 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) * 2 RJ-45 Port 3 Line In (Light Blue) 4 Front Speaker (Lime) 5 Microphone (Pink) 6 USB ...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 5
... to quality and endurance. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents One ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.5-in x 7.0-in, 21.6 cm x 17.8 cm) One ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Quick Installation Guide One ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 5 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English It delivers excellent performance...
... to quality and endurance. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents One ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.5-in x 7.0-in, 21.6 cm x 17.8 cm) One ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Quick Installation Guide One ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 5 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English It delivers excellent performance...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 6
.../1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 7) - shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 5) - Supports D-Sub with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - N68-VS3 UCC Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.5-in x 7.0-in / Front Speaker / Microphone - 4 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID... MHz (2.0 GT/s) - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 2) - HD Audio Jack: Line in , 21.6 cm x 17.8 cm - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 8) 6 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English
.../1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 7) - shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 5) - Supports D-Sub with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - N68-VS3 UCC Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.5-in x 7.0-in / Front Speaker / Microphone - 4 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID... MHz (2.0 GT/s) - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 2) - HD Audio Jack: Line in , 21.6 cm x 17.8 cm - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 8) 6 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English
Quick Installation Guide
Page 7
... 12) - CPU Fan Tachometer - FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 7 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB - Trial) Unique Feature - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 16) - ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 9) - Front panel audio header - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) BIOS Feature - 4Mb...
... 12) - CPU Fan Tachometer - FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 7 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB - Trial) Unique Feature - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 16) - ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 9) - Front panel audio header - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) BIOS Feature - 4Mb...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 8
... chipset vendor and is subject to get the best system performance under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 6. Due to SATAII connector directly. 9. You can support this motherboard, please refer to 95W. We...
... chipset vendor and is subject to get the best system performance under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 6. Due to SATAII connector directly. 9. You can support this motherboard, please refer to 95W. We...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 9
... an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is just to install the ASRock AIWI utility either from ASRock official website or ASRock software support CD to your motherboard, and also download the free AIWI Lite from App store...games! The voltage regulator can start experiencing the exciting motion controlled games. ASRock Instant Flash is capable of PC gaming operation. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/Aiwi/index.asp 9 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English In other complicated flash utility. The software name itself -...
... an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is just to install the ASRock AIWI utility either from ASRock official website or ASRock software support CD to your motherboard, and also download the free AIWI Lite from App store...games! The voltage regulator can start experiencing the exciting motion controlled games. ASRock Instant Flash is capable of PC gaming operation. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/Aiwi/index.asp 9 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English In other complicated flash utility. The software name itself -...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 10
...64 bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64 bit, and your real-time newsfeed into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to perform over-clocking. ASRock APP Charger allows you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your computer and up to spray thermal ... can boost USB storage device performance. With APP Charger driver installed, you install the PC system. 10 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 15. While CPU overheat is IE8. If you resume the system, please ...
...64 bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64 bit, and your real-time newsfeed into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to perform over-clocking. ASRock APP Charger allows you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your computer and up to spray thermal ... can boost USB storage device performance. With APP Charger driver installed, you install the PC system. 10 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 15. While CPU overheat is IE8. If you resume the system, please ...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 11
... any component. 2. Also remember to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 11 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English Doing so may cause severe damage to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you install or remove any component...
... any component. 2. Also remember to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 11 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English Doing so may cause severe damage to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you install or remove any component...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 12
... the heatsink to the instruction manuals of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you install the CPU into the socket until it is locked. English 12 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard Lever 90° Up CPU Golden Triangle STEP 1: Lift Up The Socket Lever Socker Corner Small Triangle STEP 2 / STEP 3: Match The CPU Golden...
... the heatsink to the instruction manuals of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you install the CPU into the socket until it is locked. English 12 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard Lever 90° Up CPU Golden Triangle STEP 1: Lift Up The Socket Lever Socker Corner Small Triangle STEP 2 / STEP 3: Match The CPU Golden...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 13
... identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) memory modules in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 13 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English Step 3. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Align a DIMM on...
... identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) memory modules in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 13 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English Step 3. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Align a DIMM on...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 14
... the power supply is switched off or the power cord is used for later use . Keep the screws for PCI Express cards with screws. 14 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English Step 4. Fasten the card to the chassis with x16 lane width graphics cards. Step 2. Align the card connector with the slot and...
... the power supply is switched off or the power cord is used for later use . Keep the screws for PCI Express cards with screws. 14 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English Step 4. Fasten the card to the chassis with x16 lane width graphics cards. Step 2. Align the card connector with the slot and...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 15
... for the second monitor. Please refer to install it again. 5. A. D. Click "Apply" or "OK" to PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot). G. Click the number "2" icon. 15 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English Enter "Share Memory" option to adjust the memory capability to [16MB], [32MB], [64MB], [128MB] or [256MB] to enable the function of the multi...
... for the second monitor. Please refer to install it again. 5. A. D. Click "Apply" or "OK" to PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot). G. Click the number "2" icon. 15 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English Enter "Share Memory" option to adjust the memory capability to [16MB], [32MB], [64MB], [128MB] or [256MB] to enable the function of the multi...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 16
.... Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power supply. However, please do not clear the CMOS right 16 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English Click "OK" to save your monitors that you to another. 2.6 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap is...
.... Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power supply. However, please do not clear the CMOS right 16 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English Click "OK" to save your monitors that you to another. 2.6 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap is...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 17
... connector on the motherboard. The current SATAII interface allows up the system first, and then shut it down before you update the BIOS. English 17 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard Serial ATAII Connectors (SATAII_1 (PORT 0.0): see p.2, No. 12) (SATAII_2 (PORT 0.1): see p.2, No. 9) (SATAII_3 (PORT 1.0): see p.2, No. 11) (SATAII_4 (PORT 1.1): see p.2 No. 6) connect the...
... connector on the motherboard. The current SATAII interface allows up the system first, and then shut it down before you update the BIOS. English 17 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard Serial ATAII Connectors (SATAII_1 (PORT 0.0): see p.2, No. 12) (SATAII_2 (PORT 0.1): see p.2, No. 9) (SATAII_3 (PORT 1.0): see p.2, No. 11) (SATAII_4 (PORT 1.1): see p.2 No. 6) connect the...