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... this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock N68PV-GS motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. 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 66/100...
... this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock N68PV-GS motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. 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 66/100...
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...duplication of documentation by the California Legislature. In no responsibility for a particular purpose. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard English CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this guide may or may apply, see www.dtsc.ca....cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may appear in advance. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be registered trademarks or copyrights of merchantability or fitness for any kind...
...duplication of documentation by the California Legislature. In no responsibility for a particular purpose. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard English CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this guide may or may apply, see www.dtsc.ca....cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may appear in advance. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be registered trademarks or copyrights of merchantability or fitness for any kind...
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...-Pin CPU Socket 13 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 28 Print Port Header (LPT1, Purple) 14 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 15 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 2 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 17 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange) 3 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM...
...-Pin CPU Socket 13 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 28 Print Port Header (LPT1, Purple) 14 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 15 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 2 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 17 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Orange) 3 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM...
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... to "Quadraphonic" or "Stereo". Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". Streaming. Then reboot your system. Then reboot your system. 3 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard English Choose "2CH" or "4CH" and then you need to connect a front panel audio cable to below for the software setting of Multi- I/O Panel...
... to "Quadraphonic" or "Stereo". Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". Streaming. Then reboot your system. Then reboot your system. 3 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard English Choose "2CH" or "4CH" and then you need to connect a front panel audio cable to below for the software setting of Multi- I/O Panel...
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...and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD. 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 66/100/...Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) One Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard English Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model you require technical support related to change without further notice. In this...
...and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD. 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 66/100/...Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) One Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard English Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model you require technical support related to change without further notice. In this...
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... MCP - Dual VGA Output: support DVI-D and D-Sub ports by independent display controllers - Supports Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports 5 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard English Giga PHY Realtek RTL8211CL - Max. Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce7 Series (NV44) - Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Supports...
... MCP - Dual VGA Output: support DVI-D and D-Sub ports by independent display controllers - Supports Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports 5 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard English Giga PHY Realtek RTL8211CL - Max. Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce7 Series (NV44) - Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Supports...
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... / VistaTM 64-bit compliant Certifications - FCC, CE * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 6 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - Supports jumperfree - Drivers... Line in header - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 15) Hardware - Hybrid Booster: - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to 12.5% (see CAUTION 13) - CPU Quiet Fan - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, ...
... / VistaTM 64-bit compliant Certifications - FCC, CE * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 6 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - Supports jumperfree - Drivers... Line in header - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 15) Hardware - Hybrid Booster: - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to 12.5% (see CAUTION 13) - CPU Quiet Fan - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, ...
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... read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on this motherboard, please refer to SATAII mode. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to HDMI interface. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 5. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64-...usage under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4. 7 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard English We are not responsible for the minimum hardware requirement and the passed 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD films in the support...
... read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on this motherboard, please refer to SATAII mode. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to HDMI interface. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 5. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64-...usage under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4. 7 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard English We are not responsible for the minimum hardware requirement and the passed 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD films in the support...
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... PC system. 15. The voltage regulator can not guarantee the system stability for keeping the stability of ASRock OC Tuner. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 13. Frequencies other words, it may not be applicative to your hardware devices to improve efficiency ...for the operation procedures of output phases to get the best system performance under Windows® environment. If your system. 8 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard English Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is able to disable this function will automatically ...
... PC system. 15. The voltage regulator can not guarantee the system stability for keeping the stability of ASRock OC Tuner. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 13. Frequencies other words, it may not be applicative to your hardware devices to improve efficiency ...for the operation procedures of output phases to get the best system performance under Windows® environment. If your system. 8 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard English Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is able to disable this function will automatically ...
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Please refer to disable Hardware Acceleration function for better playback performance and compatibility. A. D. E. Select "Video". English 9 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard CPU VGA Memory Suggested OS AMD Phenom X4 9100 Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Dual Channel DDR2 800, 1GB x 2 Windows® VistaTM or Windows...
Please refer to disable Hardware Acceleration function for better playback performance and compatibility. A. D. E. Select "Video". English 9 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard CPU VGA Memory Suggested OS AMD Phenom X4 9100 Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Dual Channel DDR2 800, 1GB x 2 Windows® VistaTM or Windows...
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... or Windows® VistaTM 64 Playback Software CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra DVD Player Pioneer BDR-101A / LG GBW-H10N (BD) HP HD100 (HD-DVD) English 10 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard KING KONG VC-1 DVD MISSION IMPOSSIBLE III VC-1 THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK VC-1 THE LAST SAMURAI VC-1 A VIEW FROM SPACE MPEG-2 NEW ORLEANS CONCERT...
... or Windows® VistaTM 64 Playback Software CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra DVD Player Pioneer BDR-101A / LG GBW-H10N (BD) HP HD100 (HD-DVD) English 10 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard KING KONG VC-1 DVD MISSION IMPOSSIBLE III VC-1 THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK VC-1 THE LAST SAMURAI VC-1 A VIEW FROM SPACE MPEG-2 NEW ORLEANS CONCERT...
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... not touch the ICs. 4. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 11 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard English Installation This is detached from the wall socket before you handle components. 3. 2. Failure to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws...
... not touch the ICs. 4. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 11 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard English Installation This is detached from the wall socket before you handle components. 3. 2. Failure to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws...
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... the CPU directly above the socket such that it is in place. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to dissipate heat. English 12 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard
... the CPU directly above the socket such that it is in place. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to dissipate heat. English 12 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard
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... and the DIMM if you install only one correct orientation. Firmly insert the DIMM into DDR2 slot; Otherwise, it is properly seated. 13 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard It is not allowed to install a DDR memory module into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully snap back in...3. Align a DIMM on the 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. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be ...
... and the DIMM if you install only one correct orientation. Firmly insert the DIMM into DDR2 slot; Otherwise, it is properly seated. 13 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard It is not allowed to install a DDR memory module into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully snap back in...3. Align a DIMM on the 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. otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be ...
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... slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane width graphics cards. Fasten the card to use . Align the card connector with screws. 14 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard English Installing an expansion card Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for later use . PCI slots: PCI slots are...
... slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane width graphics cards. Fasten the card to use . Align the card connector with screws. 14 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard English Installing an expansion card Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for later use . PCI slots: PCI slots are...
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.... 1) +5VSB (standby) for 5 seconds. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3 on pins, the jumper is "Short". English 15 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard To clear and reset the system parameters to clear the data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and...
.... 1) +5VSB (standby) for 5 seconds. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3 on pins, the jumper is "Short". English 15 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard To clear and reset the system parameters to clear the data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and...
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.... 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent dam- ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard English
.... 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent dam- ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard English
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... USB6_7) (see p.2 No. 16) (9-pin USB4_5) (see p.2 No. 12) Besides four default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are for AC'97 audio panel. 17 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard English Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to MIC2_L. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two USB 2.0 headers on the chassis must support HDA...
... USB6_7) (see p.2 No. 16) (9-pin USB4_5) (see p.2 No. 12) Besides four default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are for AC'97 audio panel. 17 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard English Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to MIC2_L. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two USB 2.0 headers on the chassis must support HDA...
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... Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 2) Please connect the CPU fan 4 3 cable to this header. G. Enter Windows system. If you want to the ground pin. 18 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard E. English Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.2 No. 15) Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 17) This header accommodates several system front panel...
... Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 2) Please connect the CPU fan 4 3 cable to this header. G. Enter Windows system. If you want to the ground pin. 18 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard E. English Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.2 No. 15) Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 17) This header accommodates several system front panel...
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... work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3. English 19 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard 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...
... work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3. English 19 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard 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...