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N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX User Manual Version 1.0 Published December 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1
N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX User Manual Version 1.0 Published December 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1
User Manual
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... Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 31 2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology 32 3 . Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout (N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX 12 1.4 I/O Panel (N68C-GS FX 13 1.5 I/O Panel (N68C-S FX 14 2 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 33 3.1 Introduction 33 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 33 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 34 3.2 Main Screen 34 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 35 3.4 Advanced Screen...
... Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 31 2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology 32 3 . Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout (N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX 12 1.4 I/O Panel (N68C-GS FX 13 1.5 I/O Panel (N68C-S FX 14 2 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 33 3.1 Introduction 33 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 33 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 34 3.2 Main Screen 34 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 35 3.4 Advanced Screen...
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... of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to change without further notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents One ASRock N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.2-in, 24.4 cm x 20.8 cm) One ASRock N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX Quick Installation Guide One ASRock N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 5 It...
... of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to change without further notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents One ASRock N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.2-in, 24.4 cm x 20.8 cm) One ASRock N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX Quick Installation Guide One ASRock N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 5 It...
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... AM3+ processors (see CAUTION 1) - Dual Channel DDR3/DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 6) - 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots - DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0 - N68C-GS FX Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports Wake-On-LAN 6 Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.2-in, 24.4 cm x 20.8 cm...FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 2) - Support for Socket AM2+ / AM2 processors: AMD PhenomTM FX / Phenom / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core / Athlon X2 Dual-Core / Athlon 64 / Sempron processor - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 5) ...
... AM3+ processors (see CAUTION 1) - Dual Channel DDR3/DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 6) - 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots - DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0 - N68C-GS FX Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports Wake-On-LAN 6 Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.2-in, 24.4 cm x 20.8 cm...FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 2) - Support for Socket AM2+ / AM2 processors: AMD PhenomTM FX / Phenom / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core / Athlon X2 Dual-Core / Athlon 64 / Sempron processor - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 5) ...
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1.3 Motherboard Layout (N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX) Designed in Taipei DDRII_1 (64 bit, 240-piFnSmBod8ul0e)0 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDRII_2 (64 bit, 240-piFnSmBod8ul0e)0 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) ...
1.3 Motherboard Layout (N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX) Designed in Taipei DDRII_1 (64 bit, 240-piFnSmBod8ul0e)0 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDRII_2 (64 bit, 240-piFnSmBod8ul0e)0 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) ...
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...: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Advanced Options" on the left side on your change . Please refer to the LAN port. 1 . 4 I/O Panel (N68C-GS FX) 1 2 3 4 5 10 9 8 7 6 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...
...: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Advanced Options" on the left side on your change . Please refer to the LAN port. 1 . 4 I/O Panel (N68C-GS FX) 1 2 3 4 5 10 9 8 7 6 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...
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... Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. N68C-GS FX BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Thu 12/15.../2011] BIOS Version : N68C-GS FX P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Phenom (tm) II X4 910e Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 2600MHz Microcode Update : 100F43/10000B6 L1 Cache Size ...
... Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. N68C-GS FX BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Thu 12/15.../2011] BIOS Version : N68C-GS FX P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Phenom (tm) II X4 910e Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 2600MHz Microcode Update : 100F43/10000B6 L1 Cache Size ...
Quick Installation Guide
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... battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in the guide or product. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX Motherboard English ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (...including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any errors or omissions that may cause undesired operation. Operation ...
... battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in the guide or product. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX Motherboard English ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (...including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any errors or omissions that may cause undesired operation. Operation ...
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... Express x16 Slot (PCIE2) 14 SPI Flash Memory (8Mb) 30 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 15 USB_PWR2 Jumper 31 NVIDIA GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a 2 ASRock N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX Motherboard Motherboard Layout (N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX) English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 3 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 18...
... Express x16 Slot (PCIE2) 14 SPI Flash Memory (8Mb) 30 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 15 USB_PWR2 Jumper 31 NVIDIA GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a 2 ASRock N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX Motherboard Motherboard Layout (N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX) English 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 3 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 18...
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.... After restarting your system. Click "Power" to save your change . In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to save your change . 3 ASRock N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX Motherboard English I/O Panel (N68C-GS 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) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 8 VGA...
.... After restarting your system. Click "Power" to save your change . In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to save your change . 3 ASRock N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX Motherboard English I/O Panel (N68C-GS 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) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 8 VGA...
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... VistaTM 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Advanced Options" on the left side on your change . 4 ASRock N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX Motherboard English For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Speaker". Click "Power"... table below for the LAN port LED indications. After restarting your computer, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to save your system. I/O Panel (N68C-S 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...
... VistaTM 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Advanced Options" on the left side on your change . 4 ASRock N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX Motherboard English For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Speaker". Click "Power"... table below for the LAN port LED indications. After restarting your computer, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to save your system. I/O Panel (N68C-S 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...
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... guide to change without further notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents One ASRock N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.2-in, 24.4 cm x 20.8 cm) One ASRock N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX Quick Installation Guide One ASRock N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 5 ASRock N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX Motherboard English Because the motherboard specifications and the...
... guide to change without further notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents One ASRock N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.2-in, 24.4 cm x 20.8 cm) One ASRock N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX Quick Installation Guide One ASRock N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 5 ASRock N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX Motherboard English Because the motherboard specifications and the...
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... 8) - Max. Max. shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 2) - Supports Wake-On-LAN 6 ASRock N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX Motherboard English Support for Socket AM2+ / AM2 processors: AMD PhenomTM FX / Phenom / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core / Athlon X2 Dual-Core / Athlon 64 / Sempron processor -... Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 graphics - resolution up to 1920x1440 @ 60Hz - 5.1 CH HD Audio (VIA® VT1705 Audio Codec) - N68C-GS FX Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports 8-Core CPU - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (...
... 8) - Max. Max. shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 2) - Supports Wake-On-LAN 6 ASRock N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX Motherboard English Support for Socket AM2+ / AM2 processors: AMD PhenomTM FX / Phenom / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core / Athlon X2 Dual-Core / Athlon 64 / Sempron processor -... Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 graphics - resolution up to 1920x1440 @ 60Hz - 5.1 CH HD Audio (VIA® VT1705 Audio Codec) - N68C-GS FX Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports 8-Core CPU - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (...
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... Print Port header - Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB - Supports jumperfree - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 15) - CPU, VCCM, NB Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD - ASRock SmartView (see CAUTION 10) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 11) ... (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - Trial; ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - ASRock Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 18) 7 ASRock N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX Motherboard ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 17) - ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 16) -
... Print Port header - Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB - Supports jumperfree - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 15) - CPU, VCCM, NB Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD - ASRock SmartView (see CAUTION 10) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 11) ... (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - Trial; ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - ASRock Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 18) 7 ASRock N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX Motherboard ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 17) - ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 16) -
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... Fan Tachometer - FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the...3V, Vcore OS - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 20) Hardware - - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. English 8 ASRock N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX Motherboard Overclocking may affect...
... Fan Tachometer - FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the...3V, Vcore OS - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 20) Hardware - - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. English 8 ASRock N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX Motherboard Overclocking may affect...
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...memory modules. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 26 of ASRock OC Tuner. Please visit our website for the latest information. 9. UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. Whether... memory module on this motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on page 14 for CPU support list. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 ASRock N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX Motherboard English Whether 1600MHz memory speed is supported depends on this function because some CPU, including quad-core CPU,...
...memory modules. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 26 of ASRock OC Tuner. Please visit our website for the latest information. 9. UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. Whether... memory module on this motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on page 14 for CPU support list. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 ASRock N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX Motherboard English Whether 1600MHz memory speed is supported depends on this function because some CPU, including quad-core CPU,...
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..., please enable Cool 'n' Quiet option in the BIOS setup in Flash ROM. OC DNA literally tells you - ASRock Instant Flash is capable of. ASRock APP Charger. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 10 ASRock N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX Motherboard English 11. The voltage regulator can only be noted that the OC profile can reduce the...
..., please enable Cool 'n' Quiet option in the BIOS setup in Flash ROM. OC DNA literally tells you - ASRock Instant Flash is capable of. ASRock APP Charger. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 10 ASRock N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX Motherboard English 11. The voltage regulator can only be noted that the OC profile can reduce the...
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...of your browser version is Windows® 7 / 7 64 bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64 bit, and your system. 11 ASRock N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX Motherboard English While CPU overheat is enabled, it back again. If you keep in touch with the SmartView utility that combines your ... with friends on the AM2 CPU you can watch Youtube HD video and download files simultaneously. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. ASRock motherboards are currently transferring. 18. Enabling this function for a more personal Internet experience. Although this function in ...
...of your browser version is Windows® 7 / 7 64 bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64 bit, and your system. 11 ASRock N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX Motherboard English While CPU overheat is enabled, it back again. If you keep in touch with the SmartView utility that combines your ... with friends on the AM2 CPU you can watch Youtube HD video and download files simultaneously. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. ASRock motherboards are currently transferring. 18. Enabling this function for a more personal Internet experience. Although this function in ...
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... use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before touching any component, place it . Also remember to do so may damage the motherboard. 12 ASRock N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX Motherboard English Whenever you uninstall any component. 2. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Doing so may cause severe damage to the chassis, please...
... use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before touching any component, place it . Also remember to do so may damage the motherboard. 12 ASRock N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX Motherboard English Whenever you uninstall any component. 2. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Doing so may cause severe damage to the chassis, please...
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... above the socket such that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in place, press it fits in one correct orientation. English 13 ASRock N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX Motherboard Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it firmly on the side tab to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 2, No. 2). You...
... above the socket such that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in place, press it fits in one correct orientation. English 13 ASRock N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX Motherboard Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it firmly on the side tab to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 2, No. 2). You...
