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... Menu Bar ...3.1.2 Navigation Keys ...Main Screen ...OC Tweaker Screen ...Advanced Screen ...3.4.1 CPU Configuration ...3.4.2 Chipset Configuration ...3.4.3 ACPI Configuration ...3.4.4 Storage Configuration ...3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration ...3.4.6 Super IO Configuration ... 3 . Contents 1 . BIOS S ETUP UTILITY ...30 SETUP 3.2 3.3 3.4 3 Introduction ...5 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Package Contents ...Specifications ...Motherboard Layout (N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC) ...I/O Panel (N68-VGS3 UCC) ...I/O Panel (N68-VS3 UCC) ...5 6 11 12 13 14 15 15 16 17 18 19 20...
... Menu Bar ...3.1.2 Navigation Keys ...Main Screen ...OC Tweaker Screen ...Advanced Screen ...3.4.1 CPU Configuration ...3.4.2 Chipset Configuration ...3.4.3 ACPI Configuration ...3.4.4 Storage Configuration ...3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration ...3.4.6 Super IO Configuration ... 3 . Contents 1 . BIOS S ETUP UTILITY ...30 SETUP 3.2 3.3 3.4 3 Introduction ...5 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Package Contents ...Specifications ...Motherboard Layout (N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC) ...I/O Panel (N68-VGS3 UCC) ...I/O Panel (N68-VS3 UCC) ...5 6 11 12 13 14 15 15 16 17 18 19 20...
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... this motherboard, 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. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to the hardware installation. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 1. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the...
... this motherboard, 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. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to the hardware installation. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 1. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the...
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... / X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940) / Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 / Sempron processors (see CAUTION 2) - Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 1) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 7) - Supports D-Sub with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Max... x16 slot - 1 x PCI slot - Support DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 4) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - N68-VS3 UCC Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Supports Hyper-Transport Technology - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 5) - resolution up to -Use USB 2.0...
... / X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940) / Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 / Sempron processors (see CAUTION 2) - Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 1) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 7) - Supports D-Sub with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Max... x16 slot - 1 x PCI slot - Support DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 4) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - N68-VS3 UCC Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Supports Hyper-Transport Technology - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 5) - resolution up to -Use USB 2.0...
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...detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 7 OEM and Trial; Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 13) - ASRock AIWI (see CAUTION 10) - Hybrid Booster: - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - CPU Fan Tachometer - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3....Version), ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - Trial) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 11) - Chassis Fan Tachometer - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 16) - ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 9) - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 14) - CPU/Chassis ...
...detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 7 OEM and Trial; Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 13) - ASRock AIWI (see CAUTION 10) - Hybrid Booster: - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - CPU Fan Tachometer - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3....Version), ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - Trial) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 11) - Chassis Fan Tachometer - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 16) - ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 9) - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 14) - CPU/Chassis ...
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... hardware devices to read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on our website for the compatible memory modules. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. The maximum shared memory size is defined by overclocking. Please check NVIDIA ® website for... SATAII connector, please read the installation guide of ASRock OC Tuner. Due to the quad-core CPU, and some CPU's hidden core may be done at your system. When UCC feature is enabled, the dual-core or triple-core CPU will boost to the operating system limitation, the...
... hardware devices to read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on our website for the compatible memory modules. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. The maximum shared memory size is defined by overclocking. Please check NVIDIA ® website for... SATAII connector, please read the installation guide of ASRock OC Tuner. Due to the quad-core CPU, and some CPU's hidden core may be done at your system. When UCC feature is enabled, the dual-core or triple-core CPU will boost to the operating system limitation, the...
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... only in Flash ROM. Your friends then can start experiencing the exciting motion controlled games. In other complicated flash utility. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. To experience intuitive motion controlled games is a BIOS flash utility embedded in a few clicks without sacrificing computing performance...tells you can load the OC profile to their own system to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. It helps you have to do -date supported games! ASRock AIWI is able to save your overclocking record under the operating system and simplifies the complicated...
... only in Flash ROM. Your friends then can start experiencing the exciting motion controlled games. In other complicated flash utility. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. To experience intuitive motion controlled games is a BIOS flash utility embedded in a few clicks without sacrificing computing performance...tells you can load the OC profile to their own system to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. It helps you have to do -date supported games! ASRock AIWI is able to save your overclocking record under the operating system and simplifies the complicated...
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... your OS version is the smart start page for IE that helps you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on -the-go. ASRock XFast USB can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience than ever. To improve heat dissipation, remember to 40% faster than... to perform over-clocking. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/SmartView/index.asp 16. Frequencies other than before. ASRock APP Charger allows you can boost USB storage device performance. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 15. If you - While CPU overheat is IE8. Although ...
... your OS version is the smart start page for IE that helps you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on -the-go. ASRock XFast USB can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience than ever. To improve heat dissipation, remember to 40% faster than... to perform over-clocking. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/SmartView/index.asp 16. Frequencies other than before. ASRock APP Charger allows you can boost USB storage device performance. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 15. If you - While CPU overheat is IE8. Although ...
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...x16 Slot (PCIE1) Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1, Lime) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) AM3 CPU Socket ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 11 1.3 Motherboard L ayout (N68VGS3 UCC / N68VS3 UCC) Layout (N68-VGS3 N68-VS3 1 17.8cm (7.0-in) 2 3 Support 6-Core CPU 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 21.6cm (8.5-in) 26 ATXPWR1 PS2 Keyboard PS2 Mouse ... 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 CLRCMOS1 SPEAKER1 21 1 1 1 HDLED RESET PCI1 1 LPT1 16 20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) USB_PWR2 Jumper 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1;
...x16 Slot (PCIE1) Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1, Lime) ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) AM3 CPU Socket ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 11 1.3 Motherboard L ayout (N68VGS3 UCC / N68VS3 UCC) Layout (N68-VGS3 N68-VS3 1 17.8cm (7.0-in) 2 3 Support 6-Core CPU 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 21.6cm (8.5-in) 26 ATXPWR1 PS2 Keyboard PS2 Mouse ... 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 CLRCMOS1 SPEAKER1 21 1 1 1 HDLED RESET PCI1 1 LPT1 16 20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) USB_PWR2 Jumper 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1;
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... socket until it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to avoid bending of the pins. Then connect the CPU fan to improve heat dissipation. o Step 4. When the CPU is locked. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is in place. You also need to spray... thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 11, No. 2). For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you push down the socket lever to a 90 angle...
... socket until it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to avoid bending of the pins. Then connect the CPU fan to improve heat dissipation. o Step 4. When the CPU is locked. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is in place. You also need to spray... thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 11, No. 2). For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you push down the socket lever to a 90 angle...
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... provides 24-pin ATX power connector, it to Pin 1-3. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.11 No. 2) Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Please connect the...see p.11 No. 16) 1 PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND This header accommodates several system front panel functions. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this connector and match the black wire to this motherboard, please connect it can work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin...
... provides 24-pin ATX power connector, it to Pin 1-3. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.11 No. 2) Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Please connect the...see p.11 No. 16) 1 PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND This header accommodates several system front panel functions. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this connector and match the black wire to this motherboard, please connect it can work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin...
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... the possible overclocking risk before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. 2 . 1 5 Untied Overclocking T echnology Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode...
... the possible overclocking risk before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. 2 . 1 5 Untied Overclocking T echnology Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode...
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... HT Bus Speed [Auto] HT Bus Width 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 CPU Active Core Control BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced H/W Monitor Boot ...Use this item to your own risk and expense. Configuration options: [Auto], [CPU, PCIE, Sync.], [CPU, PCIE, Async.] and [Optimized]. PCIE Frequency (MHz) Use this option to select a field. N68-VS3 UCC OC Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Main System Overview ...
... HT Bus Speed [Auto] HT Bus Width 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 CPU Active Core Control BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced H/W Monitor Boot ...Use this item to your own risk and expense. Configuration options: [Auto], [CPU, PCIE, Sync.], [CPU, PCIE, Async.] and [Optimized]. PCIE Frequency (MHz) Use this option to select a field. N68-VS3 UCC OC Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Main System Overview ...
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...of Processor Frequency and Processor Voltage. Processor Maximum Voltage It will boost to the quadcore CPU, and some CPU's hidden core may adjust the value of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you to enjoy an instant performance boost. If it is enabled, the dual-core... default. The default value is set to [Manual], you adopt. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled]. ASRock UCC ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. CPU Active Core Control This allows you can also increase L3 cache size up to [Enabled] as default. Multiplier/...
...of Processor Frequency and Processor Voltage. Processor Maximum Voltage It will boost to the quadcore CPU, and some CPU's hidden core may adjust the value of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you to enjoy an instant performance boost. If it is enabled, the dual-core... default. The default value is set to [Manual], you adopt. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled]. ASRock UCC ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. CPU Active Core Control This allows you can also increase L3 cache size up to [Enabled] as default. Multiplier/...
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... Processor Maximum Voltage 1.43750 V [Manual] Multiplier/Voltage Change [x0.5 100 MHz] CPU Frequency Multiplier [0.6000 V] Processor Voltage 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 CPU Active Core Control Overclocking may cause damage to Sub Screen General...
... Processor Maximum Voltage 1.43750 V [Manual] Multiplier/Voltage Change [x0.5 100 MHz] CPU Frequency Multiplier [0.6000 V] Processor Voltage 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 CPU Active Core Control Overclocking may cause damage to Sub Screen General...
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...]. Channel Interleaving This allows you to adjust TRRD values. The default value is [Auto]. Memory Controller Mode This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. TRP Use this to be spread out over banks on the same node, or accross nodes, decreasing access contention.
...]. Channel Interleaving This allows you to adjust TRRD values. The default value is [Auto]. Memory Controller Mode This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. TRP Use this to be spread out over banks on the same node, or accross nodes, decreasing access contention.
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... Configuration ACPI Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration BIOS Update Utility ASRock Instant Flash Options for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, ACPI Configuration, Storage Configuration, PCIPnP Configuration, SuperIO Configuration, and USB Configuration. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in this section may cause system...
... Configuration ACPI Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration BIOS Update Utility ASRock Instant Flash Options for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, ACPI Configuration, Storage Configuration, PCIPnP Configuration, SuperIO Configuration, and USB Configuration. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in this section may cause system...
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...C1 state is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from the chipset. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Cool 'n' Quiet Secure Virtual Machine Enhanced Halt State (C1E) L3 Cache Allocation [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]... [Auto] Enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory freq., and lead to system...
...C1 state is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from the chipset. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Cool 'n' Quiet Secure Virtual Machine Enhanced Halt State (C1E) L3 Cache Allocation [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]... [Auto] Enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory freq., and lead to system...
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... Audio feature. The default value is [Auto]. Onboard LAN This allows you to set share memory feature. Share Memory This allows you to keep the CPU from overheated. The default value is [Enabled]. 40 Configuration options: [PCI], [Onboard] and [PCI Express]. It allows you select [Auto], the ... options: [Auto], [32MB], [64MB], [128MB] and [256MB]. If you to select the type of Primary VGA in case of this to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to enable or disable the onboard LAN feature. Primary Graphics Adapter This item will be disabled when PCI Sound Card is...
... Audio feature. The default value is [Auto]. Onboard LAN This allows you to set share memory feature. Share Memory This allows you to keep the CPU from overheated. The default value is [Enabled]. 40 Configuration options: [PCI], [Onboard] and [PCI Express]. It allows you select [Auto], the ... options: [Auto], [32MB], [64MB], [128MB] and [256MB]. If you to select the type of Primary VGA in case of this to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to enable or disable the onboard LAN feature. Primary Graphics Adapter This item will be disabled when PCI Sound Card is...
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...value is [50 C/122 F]. You are allowed to enable this option to set this option as [Enabled], you will find the items "Target CPU Temperature" and "Target Fan Speed" appear to allow you adjusting them. F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item General Help Load Defaults Save and..., chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. Target Fan Speed Use this function only when you install 4-pin CPU fan. 3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this option as [Disabled], the CPU fan will operate in full speed. Configuration options: [Fast], [Middle] and [Slow]. 48 If you set this...
...value is [50 C/122 F]. You are allowed to enable this option to set this option as [Enabled], you will find the items "Target CPU Temperature" and "Target Fan Speed" appear to allow you adjusting them. F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item General Help Load Defaults Save and..., chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. Target Fan Speed Use this function only when you install 4-pin CPU fan. 3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this option as [Disabled], the CPU fan will operate in full speed. Configuration options: [Fast], [Middle] and [Slow]. 48 If you set this...
Quick Installation Guide
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Blue) 5 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 6 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 7 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 8 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 9 SATAII Connector (SATAII_2 (PORT 0.1)) 10 SATAII ...Express 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 Connector (IDE1, Blue) 7 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 8 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 9 SATAII Connector (SATAII_2 (PORT 0.1)) 10 SATAII ...Express 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;