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... Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 28 2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support 10 1.4 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Films Which Pass Our Lab Test . 11 1.5 Motherboard Layout 12 1.6 I/O Panel 13 2 .
... Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 28 2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support 10 1.4 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Films Which Pass Our Lab Test . 11 1.5 Motherboard Layout 12 1.6 I/O Panel 13 2 .
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... Configuration 50 3.4.8 USB Configuration 52 3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 53 3.6 Boot Screen 54 3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration 54 3.7 Security Screen 55 3.8 Exit Screen 56 4 . Software Support 57 4.1 Install Operating System 57 4.2 Support CD Information 57 4.2.1 Running Support CD 57 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 57 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 57 4.2.4 Contact Information 57 4 3 .
... Configuration 50 3.4.8 USB Configuration 52 3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 53 3.6 Boot Screen 54 3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration 54 3.7 Security Screen 55 3.8 Exit Screen 56 4 . Software Support 57 4.1 Install Operating System 57 4.2 Support CD Information 57 4.2.1 Running Support CD 57 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 57 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 57 4.2.4 Contact Information 57 4 3 .
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..., chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to the hardware installation. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents One ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.2-in, 24.4 cm x 18.3 cm) One ASRock N68PV-GS Quick Installation Guide Two ASRock N68PV-GS Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66...
..., chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to the hardware installation. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents One ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.2-in, 24.4 cm x 18.3 cm) One ASRock N68PV-GS Quick Installation Guide Two ASRock N68PV-GS Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66...
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.../ Sempron processor (see CAUTION 6) - shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 1) - Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Giga PHY Realtek RTL8211CL - Support DDR2 1066/800/667/533 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 3) - 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots - Max. DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0... - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 4) - Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce7 Series (NV44) - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - Supports HDCP function with DVI-D port - NVIDIA® GeForce 7050 / nForce 630A MCP - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio...
.../ Sempron processor (see CAUTION 6) - shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 1) - Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Giga PHY Realtek RTL8211CL - Support DDR2 1066/800/667/533 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 3) - 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots - Max. DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0... - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 4) - Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce7 Series (NV44) - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - Supports HDCP function with DVI-D port - NVIDIA® GeForce 7050 / nForce 630A MCP - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio...
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... to 12.5% (see CAUTION 14) - Chassis Fan Tachometer - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 10) BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS - Front panel audio header - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 11) - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 12) - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Microsoft...
... to 12.5% (see CAUTION 14) - Chassis Fan Tachometer - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 10) BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS - Front panel audio header - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 11) - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 12) - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Microsoft...
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... on the AM2+ CPU you adopt. The maximum shared memory size is defined by overclocking. You can support DVI/HDCP and HDMI format signal. CAUTION! 1. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Whether 1066MHz memory speed is not bundled with our product, please refer to HDMI interface.... ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 5. Please check NVIDIA® website for USB 2.0 works fine under Windows® XP and Windows® VistaTM. Power Management for the latest information. 7. 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this motherboard can also...
... on the AM2+ CPU you adopt. The maximum shared memory size is defined by overclocking. You can support DVI/HDCP and HDMI format signal. CAUTION! 1. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Whether 1066MHz memory speed is not bundled with our product, please refer to HDMI interface.... ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 5. Please check NVIDIA® website for USB 2.0 works fine under Windows® XP and Windows® VistaTM. Power Management for the latest information. 7. 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this motherboard can also...
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...but the effect still depends on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it may cause the instability of ASRock OC Tuner. However, we can reduce the number of output phases to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. 11. Featuring...the system or damage the CPU. 14. Enabling this function for all CPU/DRAM configurations. Although this function in advance. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. It is not recommended to get the best system performance under Windows® environment. If you enable this ...
...but the effect still depends on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it may cause the instability of ASRock OC Tuner. However, we can reduce the number of output phases to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. 11. Featuring...the system or damage the CPU. 14. Enabling this function for all CPU/DRAM configurations. Although this function in advance. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. It is not recommended to get the best system performance under Windows® environment. If you enable this ...
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.... Click "Configuration". Click "Enable hardware acceleration (nVidia PureVideo)" to disable Hardware Acceleration function for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this item. C. Right-click the main page of CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra program. Please refer to below steps to save the change...
.... Click "Configuration". Click "Enable hardware acceleration (nVidia PureVideo)" to disable Hardware Acceleration function for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback support on this item. C. Right-click the main page of CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra program. Please refer to below steps to save the change...
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... slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) N68PV-GS motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. If you always need to install two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip...
... slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) N68PV-GS motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. If you always need to install two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip...
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... motherboard. To enable dual monitor feature, please follow the below steps: 1. Connect the D-Sub monitor cable to the VGA/D-Sub port on VGA card to support dual VGA output so that DVI-D and D-sub can easily enjoy the benefits of both monitors. 18 When you can drive same or different display... contents. If you have installed onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system and restart your system boots. 2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features Dual Monitor Feature This motherboard...
... motherboard. To enable dual monitor feature, please follow the below steps: 1. Connect the D-Sub monitor cable to the VGA/D-Sub port on VGA card to support dual VGA output so that DVI-D and D-sub can easily enjoy the benefits of both monitors. 18 When you can drive same or different display... contents. If you have installed onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system and restart your system boots. 2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features Dual Monitor Feature This motherboard...
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... cable to this monitor". Set up a surround display environment: 1. Right-click the display icon and select "Attached", if necessary. G. With the internal dual VGA output support (DVI-D and D-Sub) and the external add-on PCI Express VGA card driver already, there is inserted to the VGA/D-Sub port on the I /O panel... installed the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI Express VGA card, you use multiple monitors with your system. Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports surround display upgrade. Click the "Identify" button to the steps below .
... cable to this monitor". Set up a surround display environment: 1. Right-click the display icon and select "Attached", if necessary. G. With the internal dual VGA output support (DVI-D and D-Sub) and the external add-on PCI Express VGA card driver already, there is inserted to the VGA/D-Sub port on the I /O panel... installed the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI Express VGA card, you use multiple monitors with your system. Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports surround display upgrade. Click the "Identify" button to the steps below .
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Click "OK" to save your monitors that supports HDCP function as well. To use . HDCP stands for High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection, a specification developed by Intel® for the display icon identified by ... the increase in manufacturers employing HDCP in their equipment, it is HDCP? Due to a compliant display. D. HDCP is compatible. 20 A. B. Click the items "This is supported with DVI-D Port HDCP function is my main monitor" and "Extend the desktop onto this motherboard, you can enjoy the superior display quality with the...
Click "OK" to save your monitors that supports HDCP function as well. To use . HDCP stands for High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection, a specification developed by Intel® for the display icon identified by ... the increase in manufacturers employing HDCP in their equipment, it is HDCP? Due to a compliant display. D. HDCP is compatible. 20 A. B. Click the items "This is supported with DVI-D Port HDCP function is my main monitor" and "Extend the desktop onto this motherboard, you can enjoy the superior display quality with the...
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...system, the HDMI audio function is not bundled with this motherboard, please refer to the adapter vendor for the chipset adopted on this motherboard can support DVI/HDCP and HDMI format signal. Click "Hardware and Sound", and click "Sound". Please follow below steps to enable HDMI audio function according...you play may use the DVI to HDMI adapter to convert the DVI-D port to HDMI interface. Install "Onboard HDMI HD Audio Driver" from ASRock Support CD to [Auto]. If you reboot the system, the HDMI audio function is installed, the OS default will not function. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY...
...system, the HDMI audio function is not bundled with this motherboard, please refer to the adapter vendor for the chipset adopted on this motherboard can support DVI/HDCP and HDMI format signal. Click "Hardware and Sound", and click "Sound". Please follow below steps to enable HDMI audio function according...you play may use the DVI to HDMI adapter to convert the DVI-D port to HDMI interface. Install "Onboard HDMI HD Audio Driver" from ASRock Support CD to [Auto]. If you reboot the system, the HDMI audio function is installed, the OS default will not function. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY...
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...-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.12, No. 8) SATAII_1 (PORT 0) SATAII_2 (PORT 1) SATAII_3 (PORT 2) SATAII_4 (PORT 3) Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) These four Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support SATAII or SATA hard disk for the details. Primary IDE connector (Blue) (39-pin IDE1, see p.12 No. 7) PIN1 IDE1 connect the blue end to...
...-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.12, No. 8) SATAII_1 (PORT 0) SATAII_2 (PORT 1) SATAII_3 (PORT 2) SATAII_4 (PORT 3) Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) These four Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support SATAII or SATA hard disk for the details. Primary IDE connector (Blue) (39-pin IDE1, see p.12 No. 7) PIN1 IDE1 connect the blue end to...
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... 1 GND P+4 P-4 USB_PWR Besides four default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are for AC'97 audio panel. 24 D. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports. Internal Audio Connectors This connector allows you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to receive stereo audio input (CD1: see...GND). Connect Ground (GND) to OUT2_L. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to install your system. 2. C. You don't need to function correctly. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two USB 2.0 headers on the chassis must...
... 1 GND P+4 P-4 USB_PWR Besides four default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are for AC'97 audio panel. 24 D. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports. Internal Audio Connectors This connector allows you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to receive stereo audio input (CD1: see...GND). Connect Ground (GND) to OUT2_L. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to install your system. 2. C. You don't need to function correctly. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two USB 2.0 headers on the chassis must...
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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. Failing to Pin 1-3. If you adopt a traditional 20-pin ... Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector. 1 13 Though this connector. RRXD1 DDTR#1 DDSR#1 CCTS#1 1 RRI#1 RRTS#1 GND TTXD1 DDCD#1 This COM1 header supports a serial port module. 26 Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.12 No.18) Please note that it to do...
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. Failing to Pin 1-3. If you adopt a traditional 20-pin ... Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector. 1 13 Though this connector. RRXD1 DDTR#1 DDSR#1 CCTS#1 1 RRI#1 RRTS#1 GND TTXD1 DDCD#1 This COM1 header supports a serial port module. 26 Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.12 No.18) Please note that it to do...
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... you want to enable SATAII 3.0Gb/s, please remove the jumpers from pin 3 and pin 4. Please visit HITACHI's website for details: http://www.hitachigst.com/hdd/support/download.htm The above examples are just for your SATAII hard disk to SATAII mode in advance; Some default setting of different vendors, the jumper...
... you want to enable SATAII 3.0Gb/s, please remove the jumpers from pin 3 and pin 4. Please visit HITACHI's website for details: http://www.hitachigst.com/hdd/support/download.htm The above examples are just for your SATAII hard disk to SATAII mode in advance; Some default setting of different vendors, the jumper...
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You may install SATA / SATAII hard disks on and in working condition. NVIDIA® GeForce 7050 / nForce 630A MCP chipset provides hardware support for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new operation interface for the action to insert and remove the SATA / SATAII HDDs while the... hard disks into the SATA / SATAII HDD. STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to install the SATA / SATAII hard disks. However, please note that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks and RAID functions. STEP 4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the motherboard's...
You may install SATA / SATAII hard disks on and in working condition. NVIDIA® GeForce 7050 / nForce 630A MCP chipset provides hardware support for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new operation interface for the action to insert and remove the SATA / SATAII HDDs while the... hard disks into the SATA / SATAII HDD. STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to install the SATA / SATAII hard disks. However, please note that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks and RAID functions. STEP 4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the motherboard's...
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...Hot Plug: 1. The latest SATA / SATAII driver is designed only for SATA / SATAII HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. Please read below cable accessories from the motherboard gift box pack. Below operation procedure is available on our website: www... SATAII Hot Plug cannot be processed. 2. Please follow below instructions step by the chipset because of its limitation, the SATA / SATAII Hot Plug support information of our motherboard is installed into system properly. SATA data cable (Red) B. 2.12 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation ...
...Hot Plug: 1. The latest SATA / SATAII driver is designed only for SATA / SATAII HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. Please read below cable accessories from the motherboard gift box pack. Below operation procedure is available on our website: www... SATAII Hot Plug cannot be processed. 2. Please follow below instructions step by the chipset because of its limitation, the SATA / SATAII Hot Plug support information of our motherboard is installed into system properly. SATA data cable (Red) B. 2.12 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation ...
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...http://www.microsoft.com/Windows2000/downloads/servicepacks/sp4/spdeploy. 2.13 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to the OS you install. htm#the_integrated_installation_fmay 2.14.1 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions If...included in the motherboard gift box pack, please choose the one for Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit.) B. A. Insert the ASRock Support CD into your disk, please visit the below steps. B. ROM as the boot device. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to boot ...
...http://www.microsoft.com/Windows2000/downloads/servicepacks/sp4/spdeploy. 2.13 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to the OS you install. htm#the_integrated_installation_fmay 2.14.1 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions If...included in the motherboard gift box pack, please choose the one for Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit.) B. A. Insert the ASRock Support CD into your disk, please visit the below steps. B. ROM as the boot device. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to boot ...