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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. All rights reserved. 1
User Manual
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..., please visit our website for purchasing ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. 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...
..., please visit our website for purchasing ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. 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...
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... (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 specify the system date. 3.3...Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. N68-VS3 UCC OC Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Main System Overview System Time System Date BIOS Version Processor Type [17:00:09...
... (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 specify the system date. 3.3...Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. N68-VS3 UCC OC Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Main System Overview System Time System Date BIOS Version Processor Type [17:00:09...
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... of such damages arising from any defect or error in the guide or product. Operation is subject to infringe. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business...
... of such damages arising from any defect or error in the guide or product. Operation is subject to infringe. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business...
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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; Blue) 5 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 6 Primary IDE ... 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; Blue) 5 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 6 Primary IDE ... 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
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... to save your change . For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Speaker". 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...Power" to the front panel audio header. Then you need to connect a front panel audio cable to save your change . 3 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English Please follow below for the LAN port LED indications. In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "...
... to save your change . For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Speaker". 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...Power" to the front panel audio header. Then you need to connect a front panel audio cable to save your change . 3 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English Please follow below for the LAN port LED indications. In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "...
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...bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Advanced Options" on the left side on 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 system. Click "Power" to save your...; XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Speaker". Please follow below for the LAN port LED indications. 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 2.0 Ports (USB01)...
...bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Advanced Options" on the left side on 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 system. Click "Power" to save your...; XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Speaker". Please follow below for the LAN port LED indications. 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 2.0 Ports (USB01)...
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... of the Support CD. 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...
... of the Support CD. 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...
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... Technology (see CAUTION 1) - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 8) 6 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English resolution up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. N68-VGS3 UCC Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - HD Audio Jack: Line ...and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI slot - Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 4) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Max. Max. N68-VS3 UCC Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory ...
... Technology (see CAUTION 1) - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 8) 6 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English resolution up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. N68-VGS3 UCC Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - HD Audio Jack: Line ...and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI slot - Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 4) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Max. Max. N68-VS3 UCC Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory ...
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... * 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 - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 13) - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 17) - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - ...Trial) Unique Feature - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU Quiet Fan - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 11) - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 15) - Front panel audio header - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) BIOS Feature - 4Mb ...
... * 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 - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 13) - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 17) - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - ...Trial) Unique Feature - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU Quiet Fan - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 11) - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 15) - Front panel audio header - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) BIOS Feature - 4Mb ...
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... in the support CD to adjust your own risk and expense. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English Before you to surveil your system by overclocking. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 6. Please visit our website for the compatible memory modules. UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. Whether 1600MHz memory...
... in the support CD to adjust your own risk and expense. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English Before you to surveil your system by overclocking. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 6. Please visit our website for the compatible memory modules. UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. Whether 1600MHz memory...
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... BIOS without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other words, it is capable of overclocking settings. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/Aiwi/index.asp 9 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English To use FAT32/16/12 file system. 12. This convenient BIOS update tool allows... and share with others. The voltage regulator can reduce the number of Intelligent Energy Saver. In other complicated flash utility. ASRock Instant Flash is the world's first utility to record the OC settings and share with your overclocking record under the operating ...
... BIOS without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other words, it is capable of overclocking settings. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/Aiwi/index.asp 9 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English To use FAT32/16/12 file system. 12. This convenient BIOS update tool allows... and share with others. The voltage regulator can reduce the number of Intelligent Energy Saver. In other complicated flash utility. ASRock Instant Flash is the world's first utility to record the OC settings and share with your overclocking record under the operating ...
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... To improve heat dissipation, remember to perform over-clocking. ASRock motherboards are exclusively equipped with friends on-the-go. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/SmartView/index.asp 16. ASRock XFast USB can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience than...is the smart start page for a more personal Internet experience. Frequencies other than ever. ASRock APP Charger. Before you install the PC system. 10 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is detected, the system will automatically...
... To improve heat dissipation, remember to perform over-clocking. ASRock motherboards are exclusively equipped with friends on-the-go. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/SmartView/index.asp 16. ASRock XFast USB can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience than...is the smart start page for a more personal Internet experience. Frequencies other than ever. ASRock APP Charger. Before you install the PC system. 10 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is detected, the system will automatically...
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... or in , 21.6 cm x 17.8 cm) motherboard. Doing so may cause severe damage to the chassis, please do so may damage the motherboard. 11 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English Before you install motherboard components or change any component, ensure that the power is switched off or the power cord is a Micro ATX...
... or in , 21.6 cm x 17.8 cm) motherboard. Doing so may cause severe damage to the chassis, please do so may damage the motherboard. 11 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English Before you install motherboard components or change any component, ensure that the power is switched off or the power cord is a Micro ATX...
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... the lever up to avoid bending of the CPU fan and the heatsink. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to a 90o angle. English 12 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard
... the lever up to avoid bending of the CPU fan and the heatsink. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to a 90o angle. English 12 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard
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... the retaining clips outward. It will operate at both ends fully snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 13 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. 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. For dual channel configuration, you...
... the retaining clips outward. It will operate at both ends fully snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 13 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. 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. For dual channel configuration, you...
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PCI slot: PCI slot is used for PCI Express cards with screws. 14 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English Keep the screws for the card before you intend to use . Fasten the card to install expansion cards that the power supply is ...
PCI slot: PCI slot is used for PCI Express cards with screws. 14 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English Keep the screws for the card before you intend to use . Fasten the card to install expansion cards that the power supply is ...
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.... Press or to set up a multi-monitor display. Click "Apply" or "OK" to your card, one , two and three. Click the number "2" icon. 15 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English Click the "Identify" button to display a large number on PCI Express VGA card. 3. E. Boot your primary monitor, and then select "Primary". For Windows...
.... Press or to set up a multi-monitor display. Click "Apply" or "OK" to your card, one , two and three. Click the number "2" icon. 15 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English Click the "Identify" button to display a large number on PCI Express VGA card. 3. E. Boot your primary monitor, and then select "Primary". For Windows...
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... setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from one , two and three. 6. However, please do not clear the CMOS right 16 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English Use Multi Monitor feature. Click and drag the display icons to enable (see p.2, No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2 or USB01/23 wake...
... setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from one , two and three. 6. However, please do not clear the CMOS right 16 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English Use Multi Monitor feature. Click and drag the display icons to enable (see p.2, No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2 or USB01/23 wake...
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... disk for the details. 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...
... disk for the details. 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...