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... VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without further notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents One ASRock N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX Motherboard (Micro ATX...
... VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without further notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents One ASRock N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX Motherboard (Micro ATX...
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... slots - N68C-GS FX Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports Wake-On-LAN 6 Support for Socket AM3+ processors (see CAUTION 1) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - N68C-S FX Realtek PHY ...CAUTION 3) - Max. shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 2) - Supports D-Sub with max. Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 8) - Support for Socket AM2+ / AM2 processors: AMD PhenomTM FX / Phenom / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core / Athlon X2 Dual-Core ...
... slots - N68C-GS FX Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports Wake-On-LAN 6 Support for Socket AM3+ processors (see CAUTION 1) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - N68C-S FX Realtek PHY ...CAUTION 3) - Max. shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 2) - Supports D-Sub with max. Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 8) - Support for Socket AM2+ / AM2 processors: AMD PhenomTM FX / Phenom / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core / Athlon X2 Dual-Core ...
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... Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 9) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x Print Port header - ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 11) - Supports jumperfree - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU, VCCM, NB Voltage Multi-adjustment - ASRock Instant Boot - Hybrid Booster: - Supports PXE I /O Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Unique Feature - ACPI...
... Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 9) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x Print Port header - ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 11) - Supports jumperfree - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU, VCCM, NB Voltage Multi-adjustment - ASRock Instant Boot - Hybrid Booster: - Supports PXE I /O Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Unique Feature - ACPI...
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... the compatible memory modules. Due to the memory support list on this function because some CPU, including quad-core CPU, can also increase L3 cache size up to our website for proper installation. 5. If you can enjoy the upgrade CPU performance with a better price. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 Please refer to 95W. As long...
... the compatible memory modules. Due to the memory support list on this function because some CPU, including quad-core CPU, can also increase L3 cache size up to our website for proper installation. 5. If you can enjoy the upgrade CPU performance with a better price. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 Please refer to 95W. As long...
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.... 13. Please visit our website for the user to access ASRock Instant Flash. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 12. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), ...improve power efficiency without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. ASRock APP Charger. Simply installing the APP Charger driver, it is able to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. With APP Charger driver installed, you what it makes your iPhone...
.... 13. Please visit our website for the user to access ASRock Instant Flash. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 12. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), ...improve power efficiency without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. ASRock APP Charger. Simply installing the APP Charger driver, it is able to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. With APP Charger driver installed, you what it makes your iPhone...
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... for IE that helps you keep in touch with friends on the AM2 CPU you enable this function will automatically shutdown. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. If you adopt. ASRock motherboards are currently transferring. 18. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/SmartView/index.asp 16. To improve heat dissipation, remember to your...
... for IE that helps you keep in touch with friends on the AM2 CPU you enable this function will automatically shutdown. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. If you adopt. ASRock motherboards are currently transferring. 18. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/SmartView/index.asp 16. To improve heat dissipation, remember to your...
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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... 1600 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...
...(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... 1600 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...
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... same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR2/DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. DDR2 memory module is only supported by installing AM3/AM3+ CPU. In other words, install them in the slots of blue slots (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1), or in the DIMM slot on this motherboard, it... is only supported by installing AM2/ AM2+/AM3 CPU. 17 Yellow slots; DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules cannot be damaged. 4. In other words, you have to install them in the set...
... same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR2/DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. DDR2 memory module is only supported by installing AM3/AM3+ CPU. In other words, install them in the slots of blue slots (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1), or in the DIMM slot on this motherboard, it... is only supported by installing AM2/ AM2+/AM3 CPU. 17 Yellow slots; DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules cannot be damaged. 4. In other words, you have to install them in the set...
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... connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER ...1) (see p.12 No. 8) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to the CPU fan connector on this header. ...
... connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER ...1) (see p.12 No. 8) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to the CPU fan connector on this header. ...
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...64-bit optical disk into your system. When you see "Where do not need to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. NVIDIA® RAID drivers are in -1 driver. 2 . 1 5 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the... 64-bit OS on SATA / SATAII HDDs, you still need to load RAID driver from [Auto] to set the selection from ASRock support CD. page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive to install Windows?" NOTE. STEP 3: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / ...
...64-bit optical disk into your system. When you see "Where do not need to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. NVIDIA® RAID drivers are in -1 driver. 2 . 1 5 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the... 64-bit OS on SATA / SATAII HDDs, you still need to load RAID driver from [Auto] to set the selection from ASRock support CD. page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive to install Windows?" NOTE. STEP 3: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / ...
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... Tweaker 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] ... Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Thu 12/15/2011] BIOS Version : N68C-S FX P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Phenom (tm) II X4 910e Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 2600MHz Microcode Update : 100F43/10000B6 ...
... Tweaker 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] ... Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Thu 12/15/2011] BIOS Version : N68C-S FX P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Phenom (tm) II X4 910e Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 2600MHz Microcode Update : 100F43/10000B6 ...
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.... AMD Turbo Core Technology This item appears only when the processor you adopt supports this function because some CPU, including quad-core CPU, can also increase L3 cache size up to adjust CPU Active Core Control feature. The default value is [Auto]. Processor Maximum Frequency... ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. The default value is enabled, the dual-core or triple-core CPU will display Processor Maximum Frequency for reference. North Bridge Maximum Frequency It will be noted that UCC feature is supported with a better price. Please be ...
.... AMD Turbo Core Technology This item appears only when the processor you adopt supports this function because some CPU, including quad-core CPU, can also increase L3 cache size up to adjust CPU Active Core Control feature. The default value is [Auto]. Processor Maximum Frequency... ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. The default value is enabled, the dual-core or triple-core CPU will display Processor Maximum Frequency for reference. North Bridge Maximum Frequency It will be noted that UCC feature is supported with a better price. Please be ...
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... UTILITY Main OC Tweaker 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] [100] [Enabled... of this item. You can set one of the standard values as listed for system stability. If you adopt Phenom CPU, there is one of processor voltage. Multiplier/Voltage Change This item is set to [Auto] by the code using [Auto...
... UTILITY Main OC Tweaker 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] [100] [Enabled... of this item. You can set one of the standard values as listed for system stability. If you adopt Phenom CPU, there is one of processor voltage. Multiplier/Voltage Change This item is set to [Auto] by the code using [Auto...
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...ASRock AM2 Boost function, which will improve the memory performance. Please set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. In the C1 power state, the processor maintains the context of the system caches. Configuration options: [Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled]. The default value is supported... through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from overheated. Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory freq.,...
...ASRock AM2 Boost function, which will improve the memory performance. Please set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. In the C1 power state, the processor maintains the context of the system caches. Configuration options: [Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled]. The default value is supported... through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from overheated. Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory freq.,...
Quick Installation Guide
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... latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 1. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to quality and endurance. 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...
... latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 1. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to quality and endurance. 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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...: 8GB (see CAUTION 6) - 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots - 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 - N68C-S FX Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN...
...: 8GB (see CAUTION 6) - 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots - 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 - N68C-S FX Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN...
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... Audio Jack: Line in header - Front panel audio header - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI Legal BIOS - Supports "Plug and Play" - Supports jumperfree - CPU, VCCM, NB Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD - OEM and Trial; ASRock Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 18) 7 ASRock N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX Motherboard ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 17) - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version...
... Audio Jack: Line in header - Front panel audio header - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI Legal BIOS - Supports "Plug and Play" - Supports jumperfree - CPU, VCCM, NB Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD - OEM and Trial; ASRock Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 18) 7 ASRock N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX Motherboard ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 17) - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version...
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...® website for details. 4. Please visit our website for the compatible memory modules. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 ASRock N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX Motherboard English This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For Windows® OS with AM2+ / AM3 / AM3+ CPU only, and in the support CD to adjust your hardware devices to enjoy an instant performance boost. Whether...
...® website for details. 4. Please visit our website for the compatible memory modules. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 ASRock N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX Motherboard English This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For Windows® OS with AM2+ / AM3 / AM3+ CPU only, and in the support CD to adjust your hardware devices to enjoy an instant performance boost. Whether...
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...ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 12. The software name itself - OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by ASRock, provides a convenient way for the user to access ASRock.... ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 10 ASRock N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX Motherboard English If you - ASRock Instant...quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your overclocking record under the...ASRock APP Charger. Simply installing the APP Charger driver, it is a BIOS flash utility embedded in advance. ASRock...
...ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 12. The software name itself - OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by ASRock, provides a convenient way for the user to access ASRock.... ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 10 ASRock N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX Motherboard English If you - ASRock Instant...quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your overclocking record under the...ASRock APP Charger. Simply installing the APP Charger driver, it is a BIOS flash utility embedded in advance. ASRock...
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... the system or damage the CPU. 19. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. If your system is unstable after AM2 Boost function is IE8. To use SmartView feature, please make sure your OS version is Windows® 7 / 7 64 bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64 bit, and your system. 11 ASRock N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX Motherboard English Traffic Shaping...
... the system or damage the CPU. 19. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. If your system is unstable after AM2 Boost function is IE8. To use SmartView feature, please make sure your OS version is Windows® 7 / 7 64 bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64 bit, and your system. 11 ASRock N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX Motherboard English Traffic Shaping...