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... 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 . Contents 1 . 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 40 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 41 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 42 3 Installation 15 Pre-installation Precautions 15 2.1 CPU Installation 16 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink...
... 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 . Contents 1 . 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 40 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 41 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 42 3 Installation 15 Pre-installation Precautions 15 2.1 CPU Installation 16 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink...
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... guide to quality and endurance. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to this manual occur, the updated version... software might be available on ASRock website as well. 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 ...
... guide to quality and endurance. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to this manual occur, the updated version... software might be available on ASRock website as well. 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 ...
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... DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 7) - Supports D-Sub with max. N68C-S FX Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Supports Wake-On-LAN 6 Max. Max. N68C-GS FX Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - resolution up to... 1920x1440 @ 60Hz - 5.1 CH HD Audio (VIA® VT1705 Audio Codec) - Supports 8-Core CPU - Support DDR2 1066/800/667/533 non-ECC, un...
... DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 7) - Supports D-Sub with max. N68C-S FX Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Supports Wake-On-LAN 6 Max. Max. N68C-GS FX Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - resolution up to... 1920x1440 @ 60Hz - 5.1 CH HD Audio (VIA® VT1705 Audio Codec) - Supports 8-Core CPU - Support DDR2 1066/800/667/533 non-ECC, un...
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... and Play" - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Supports jumperfree - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB Trial; ASRock Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 13) - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 11) - ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 18) 7 CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 17) - CD in / Front Speaker / Microphone - 4 x SATA2 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID...
... and Play" - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Supports jumperfree - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB Trial; ASRock Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 13) - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 11) - ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 18) 7 CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 17) - CD in / Front Speaker / Microphone - 4 x SATA2 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID...
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- CPU Quiet Fan - 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 ... Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant Certifications - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 20) Hardware - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to the components and devices of your system. Overclocking may affect your own...
- CPU Quiet Fan - 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 ... Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant Certifications - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 20) Hardware - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to the components and devices of your system. Overclocking may affect your own...
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... every AM2+ / AM3 / AM3+ CPU can support this function because some CPU, including quad-core CPU, can enjoy the upgrade CPU performance with a better price. Whether 1066MHz memory speed is subject to 95W. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 8. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which means you can also...feature is enabled, the dual-core or triple-core CPU will boost to the quad-core CPU, and some CPU's hidden core may be less than 4GB for the reservation for the operation procedures of the BIOS option "ASrock UCC", you to SATAII connector, please read the installation...
... every AM2+ / AM3 / AM3+ CPU can support this function because some CPU, including quad-core CPU, can enjoy the upgrade CPU performance with a better price. Whether 1066MHz memory speed is subject to 95W. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 8. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which means you can also...feature is enabled, the dual-core or triple-core CPU will boost to the quad-core CPU, and some CPU's hidden core may be less than 4GB for the reservation for the operation procedures of the BIOS option "ASrock UCC", you to SATAII connector, please read the installation...
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...that delivers unparalleled power savings. If you desire a faster, less restricted way of charging your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPod/iPad Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for you to record the OC settings and share with your overclocking record under the operating system and simplifies the ...Your friends then can only be noted that the OC profile can load the OC profile to their own system to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. Simply installing the APP Charger driver, it makes your iPhone charged much quickly from your PC enters into Standby mode ...
...that delivers unparalleled power savings. If you desire a faster, less restricted way of charging your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPod/iPad Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for you to record the OC settings and share with your overclocking record under the operating system and simplifies the ...Your friends then can only be noted that the OC profile can load the OC profile to their own system to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. Simply installing the APP Charger driver, it makes your iPhone charged much quickly from your PC enters into Standby mode ...
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... system or damage the CPU. 19. To use SmartView feature, please make sure your OS version is Windows® 7 / 7 64 bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64 bit, and your browser version is the smart start page for IE that helps you install the PC system. 20. ASRock XFast USB can watch... Youtube HD video and download files simultaneously. Traffic Shaping: You can boost USB storage device performance. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may choose to spray thermal grease between the...
... system or damage the CPU. 19. To use SmartView feature, please make sure your OS version is Windows® 7 / 7 64 bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64 bit, and your browser version is the smart start page for IE that helps you install the PC system. 20. ASRock XFast USB can watch... Youtube HD video and download files simultaneously. Traffic Shaping: You can boost USB storage device performance. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may choose to spray thermal grease between the...
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... (8Mb) 30 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 15 USB_PWR2 Jumper 31 NVIDIA GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a 12 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... Dual Channel NVIDIA GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a SATAII_1 (PORT 0.0) SATAII_3 (PORT 1.0) SATAII_2 (PORT 0.1) SATAII_4 (PORT 1.1) RoHS PCIE2 Support 8-Core CPU PCI1 CMOS BATTERY 8Mb BIOS AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 PWR_FAN1 FLOPPY1 CD1 1 PCI2 LPT1 1 CLRCMOS1 1 CHA_FAN1 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET SPEAKER1 1...
... (8Mb) 30 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 15 USB_PWR2 Jumper 31 NVIDIA GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a 12 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... Dual Channel NVIDIA GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a SATAII_1 (PORT 0.0) SATAII_3 (PORT 1.0) SATAII_2 (PORT 0.1) SATAII_4 (PORT 1.1) RoHS PCIE2 Support 8-Core CPU PCI1 CMOS BATTERY 8Mb BIOS AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 PWR_FAN1 FLOPPY1 CD1 1 PCI2 LPT1 1 CLRCMOS1 1 CHA_FAN1 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET SPEAKER1 1...
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... socket to indicate that it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 12, No. 2). The lever clicks on the socket while you install the CPU into the socket until it fits in place, press it firmly on the side tab to avoid... bending of the pins. Make sure that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with each other. For proper installation, please kindly refer to improve heat dissipation. You also need ...
... socket to indicate that it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 12, No. 2). The lever clicks on the socket while you install the CPU into the socket until it fits in place, press it firmly on the side tab to avoid... bending of the pins. Make sure that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with each other. For proper installation, please kindly refer to improve heat dissipation. You also need ...
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... DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. DDR2 memory module is only supported by installing AM2/ AM2+/AM3 CPU. 17 see p.12 No.7), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be damaged. 4. Blue slots; In other words, install them in Dual ...unable to install identical DDR2 DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. DDR3 memory module is only supported by installing AM3/AM3+ CPU. You may be activated. otherwise, this motherboard at the same time. 5. For dual channel configuration, you want to install two memory modules...
... DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. DDR2 memory module is only supported by installing AM2/ AM2+/AM3 CPU. 17 see p.12 No.7), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be damaged. 4. Blue slots; In other words, install them in Dual ...unable to install identical DDR2 DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. DDR3 memory module is only supported by installing AM3/AM3+ CPU. You may be activated. otherwise, this motherboard at the same time. 5. For dual channel configuration, you want to install two memory modules...
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... for HD audio panel only. Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.12 No. 2) 4 3 2 1 GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Please connect the CPU fan cable to this header. Though this connector. 1 13 24 MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for AC'97 audio panel. You don't need to the ground...the fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to the ground pin. (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.12 No. 25) GND +12V PWR_FAN_SPEED CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.12 No. 19) 1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V Please connect the chassis speaker to Ground (GND). D. Pin 1-3...
... for HD audio panel only. Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.12 No. 2) 4 3 2 1 GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Please connect the CPU fan cable to this header. Though this connector. 1 13 24 MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for AC'97 audio panel. You don't need to the ground...the fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to the ground pin. (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.12 No. 25) GND +12V PWR_FAN_SPEED CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.12 No. 19) 1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V Please connect the chassis speaker to Ground (GND). D. Pin 1-3...
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...RAID drivers. Please use the native driver to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit OS, and then install ASRock All-in the fixed mode so that , please insert Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM... 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive again to [RAID] in BIOS first. Before you still need to load RAID driver from [Auto] to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Insert the Windows...
...RAID drivers. Please use the native driver to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit OS, and then install ASRock All-in the fixed mode so that , please insert Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM... 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive again to [RAID] in BIOS first. Before you still need to load RAID driver from [Auto] to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Insert the Windows...
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... Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Frequency (MHz) Use this item to adjust CPU frequency. 35 N68C-S FX BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System... H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit CPU Configuration 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 AMD Turbo Core Technology AMD IO C-State Support CPU Active Core Control [Auto] ...
... Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Frequency (MHz) Use this item to adjust CPU frequency. 35 N68C-S FX BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System... H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit CPU Configuration 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 AMD Turbo Core Technology AMD IO C-State Support CPU Active Core Control [Auto] ...
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... Core Control This allows you to enable or disable AMD IO C-State Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled]. ASRock UCC ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. The configuration options depend on the CPU core you adopt supports this feature. North Bridge Maximum Frequency It will be noted that UCC feature is...
... Core Control This allows you to enable or disable AMD IO C-State Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled]. ASRock UCC ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. The configuration options depend on the CPU core you adopt supports this feature. North Bridge Maximum Frequency It will be noted that UCC feature is...
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... Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit CPU Configuration 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 AMD Turbo Core Technology AMD IO C-State Support CPU Active Core Control [Auto] [200...]. However, for system stability. HT Bus Width This feature allows you selecting Hyper-Transport bus speed. If you adopt Phenom CPU, there is one of Processor Frequency and Processor Voltage. The default value is not recommended to adjust the value of this ...
... Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit CPU Configuration 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 AMD Turbo Core Technology AMD IO C-State Support CPU Active Core Control [Auto] [200...]. However, for system stability. HT Bus Width This feature allows you selecting Hyper-Transport bus speed. If you adopt Phenom CPU, there is one of Processor Frequency and Processor Voltage. The default value is not recommended to adjust the value of this ...
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... Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Floppy Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration BIOS Update Utility ASRock Instant Flash Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to malfunction. Just launch this section, you may set the configurations for CPU WARNING : Setting wrong values in a few clicks without entering operating ... completes. 40 Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/ 12 file system. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in this section may cause system to malfunction. If you to update your BIOS...
... Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Floppy Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration BIOS Update Utility ASRock Instant Flash Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to malfunction. Just launch this section, you may set the configurations for CPU WARNING : Setting wrong values in a few clicks without entering operating ... completes. 40 Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/ 12 file system. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in this section may cause system to malfunction. If you to update your BIOS...
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...The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from overheated. CPU Thermal Throttle Use this item to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided ... memory freq., and lead to caution 20 on page 11 for details. Please set this item to [Enabled], you will enable ASRock AM2 Boost function, which will improve the memory performance. The default value is set this item to enable or disable AMD's Cool...
...The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from overheated. CPU Thermal Throttle Use this item to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided ... memory freq., and lead to caution 20 on page 11 for details. Please set this item to [Enabled], you will enable ASRock AM2 Boost function, which will improve the memory performance. The default value is set this item to enable or disable AMD's Cool...
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... default value is [50 C/122 F]. If you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item General Help Load Defaults Save and ...Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Quiet Fan This item allows you adjusting them. The default value is [Level 9]. 50 Configuration options: [Level 1] to control the...
... default value is [50 C/122 F]. If you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item General Help Load Defaults Save and ...Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Quiet Fan This item allows you adjusting them. The default value is [Level 9]. 50 Configuration options: [Level 1] to control the...
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... (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 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue...
... (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 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue...