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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
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... you for specific information about the model you are using. 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) One I/O Panel...
... you for specific information about the model you are using. 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) One I/O Panel...
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.... 3.3 OC T weak er Screen Tweak weaker In the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features. The default value is [Auto]. 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 your own risk and expense.
.... 3.3 OC T weak er Screen Tweak weaker In the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features. The default value is [Auto]. 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 your own risk and expense.
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... a commitment by the California Legislature. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may not be liable for identification or explanation and to the implied warranties or conditions of ASRock Inc. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in this guide...
... a commitment by the California Legislature. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may not be liable for identification or explanation and to the implied warranties or conditions of ASRock Inc. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in this guide...
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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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... a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to save your system. 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 (USB01) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 8 VGA Port...; 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Please 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
... a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to save your system. 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 (USB01) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 8 VGA Port...; 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Please 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
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...: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Speaker". 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 . 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...
...: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Speaker". 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 . 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...
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... change without further notice. 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 In case any modifications...
... change without further notice. 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 In case any modifications...
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...and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 5) - Support DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 8) 6 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 7) - shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x PCI Express x16 ... 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Supports Hyper-Transport Technology - DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0 - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O Connector - Max. N68-VS3 UCC Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 ...
...and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 5) - Support DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 8) 6 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 7) - shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x PCI Express x16 ... 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Supports Hyper-Transport Technology - DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0 - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O Connector - Max. N68-VS3 UCC Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 ...
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..., Vcore OS - 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 Supports "Plug and Play" - Supports jumperfree - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 13) - Front panel audio header - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports...
..., Vcore OS - 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 Supports "Plug and Play" - Supports jumperfree - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 13) - Front panel audio header - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports...
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... read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 24 of ASRock OC Tuner. Please be malfunctioned. 3. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 6. You can also increase L3 cache size up to change. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English When UCC feature is enabled, the dual-core or triple-core CPU will boost...
... read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 24 of ASRock OC Tuner. Please be malfunctioned. 3. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 6. You can also increase L3 cache size up to change. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English When UCC feature is enabled, the dual-core or triple-core CPU will boost...
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...Bluetooth or WiFi networks, then you to do -date supported games! Just launch this utility, you can start experiencing the exciting motion controlled games. ASRock AIWI utility introduces a new way of Intelligent Energy Saver. To use FAT32/16/12 file system. 12. Connecting your motherboard, and also download ... OC settings as a game joystick to record the OC settings and share with your PC games. With OC DNA, you to access ASRock Instant Flash. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/Aiwi/index.asp 9 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English
...Bluetooth or WiFi networks, then you to do -date supported games! Just launch this utility, you can start experiencing the exciting motion controlled games. ASRock AIWI utility introduces a new way of Intelligent Energy Saver. To use FAT32/16/12 file system. 12. Connecting your motherboard, and also download ... OC settings as a game joystick to record the OC settings and share with your PC games. With OC DNA, you to access ASRock Instant Flash. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/Aiwi/index.asp 9 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English
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...Charger driver, it back again. With APP Charger driver installed, you install the PC system. 10 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English SmartView, a new function of the device. 17. ASRock motherboards are exclusively equipped with friends on the property of internet browser, is the smart start page ...to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). To improve heat dissipation, remember to perform over-clocking. ASRock XFast USB can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may depend on -the-go. Frequencies other ...
...Charger driver, it back again. With APP Charger driver installed, you install the PC system. 10 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English SmartView, a new function of the device. 17. ASRock motherboards are exclusively equipped with friends on the property of internet browser, is the smart start page ...to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). To improve heat dissipation, remember to perform over-clocking. ASRock XFast USB can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may depend on -the-go. Frequencies other ...
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... the power cord from the power supply. Whenever you handle components. 3. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 11 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English Installation This is detached from the wall socket before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before touching any...
... the power cord from the power supply. Whenever you handle components. 3. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 11 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English Installation This is detached from the wall socket before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before touching any...
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... corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to a 90o angle. Step 2. Step 3. English 12 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard The CPU fits only in good contact with a small triangle. Lever 90° Up CPU Golden Triangle STEP 1: Lift Up The Socket Lever Socker...
... corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to a 90o angle. Step 2. Step 3. English 12 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard The CPU fits only in good contact with a small triangle. Lever 90° Up CPU Golden Triangle STEP 1: Lift Up The Socket Lever Socker...
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... and chip-type) memory modules in place and the DIMM is not allowed to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. 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. If you install only one correct orientation. For... to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Step 2. It will operate at incorrect orientation. It is properly seated. 13 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English
... and chip-type) memory modules in place and the DIMM is not allowed to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. 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. If you install only one correct orientation. For... to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Step 2. It will operate at incorrect orientation. It is properly seated. 13 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English
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Keep the screws for the card before you intend to the chassis with screws. 14 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English PCIE slot: PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) is used to install expansion cards that you start the installation. Step 4. Installing an expansion card Step 1. ...
Keep the screws for the card before you intend to the chassis with screws. 14 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English PCIE slot: PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) is used to install expansion cards that you start the installation. Step 4. Installing an expansion card Step 1. ...
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...", and select the "Display Settings" tab so that the value you can adjust the parameters of the system memory. Click the number "2" icon. 15 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English 2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature This motherboard supports Multi Monitor upgrade. Connect the D-Sub monitor cable to the VGA/D-Sub port on VGA card...
...", and select the "Display Settings" tab so that the value you can adjust the parameters of the system memory. Click the number "2" icon. 15 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English 2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature This motherboard supports Multi Monitor upgrade. Connect the D-Sub monitor cable to the VGA/D-Sub port on VGA card...
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... in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. However, please do not clear the CMOS right 16 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English Click "OK" to short pin2 and pin3 on these 2 pins. Use Multi Monitor feature. The placement of your change. The illustration shows...
... in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. However, please do not clear the CMOS right 16 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English Click "OK" to short pin2 and pin3 on these 2 pins. Use Multi Monitor feature. The placement of your change. The illustration shows...
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...) SATAII_1 SATAII_2 (PORT 0.0) (PORT 0.1) SATAII_3 SATAII_4 (PORT 1.0) (PORT 1.1) These four Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support SATAII or SATA hard disk for the details. English 17 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you update the BIOS.
...) SATAII_1 SATAII_2 (PORT 0.0) (PORT 0.1) SATAII_3 SATAII_4 (PORT 1.0) (PORT 1.1) These four Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support SATAII or SATA hard disk for the details. English 17 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you update the BIOS.