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... Functions 35 2.16 Untied Overclocking Technology 35 3 Installation 14 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.1 CPU Installation 15 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 15 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 16 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 17 2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 18 2.6 HDMI Audio Function Operation Guide 21 2.7 Jumpers...
... Functions 35 2.16 Untied Overclocking Technology 35 3 Installation 14 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.1 CPU Installation 15 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 15 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 16 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 17 2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 18 2.6 HDMI Audio Function Operation Guide 21 2.7 Jumpers...
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...Audio Codec) - Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - capacity of system memory: 4GB (see CAUTION 7) - Giga PHY Realtek RTL8211CL - Support DDR2 1066/800/667/533 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 6) - shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 4) - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Max.... Max. Supports HDCP function with DVI-D port - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x VGA/D-Sub Port - 1 x VGA/...
...Audio Codec) - Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - capacity of system memory: 4GB (see CAUTION 7) - Giga PHY Realtek RTL8211CL - Support DDR2 1066/800/667/533 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 6) - shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 4) - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Max.... Max. Supports HDCP function with DVI-D port - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x VGA/D-Sub Port - 1 x VGA/...
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... - CPU Quiet Fan - Supports jumperfree - Hybrid Booster: - Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant Certifications - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 9) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x COM port header - 1 x Print port...Supports "Plug and Play" - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 10) BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to 12.5% (see CAUTION 15) Hardware -
... - CPU Quiet Fan - Supports jumperfree - Hybrid Booster: - Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit compliant Certifications - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 9) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x COM port header - 1 x Print port...Supports "Plug and Play" - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 10) BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to 12.5% (see CAUTION 15) Hardware -
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... XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4. 8 Please refer to change. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 5. Whether 1066MHz memory speed is defined by overclocking. The maximum shared memory size is supported depends on our website for possible damage caused by the chipset vendor and is not... mode. You can support DVI/HDCP and HDMI format signal. We are not responsible for the compatible memory modules. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the installation guide of your SATAII hard disk drive to the...
... XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4. 8 Please refer to change. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 5. Whether 1066MHz memory speed is defined by overclocking. The maximum shared memory size is supported depends on our website for possible damage caused by the chipset vendor and is not... mode. You can support DVI/HDCP and HDMI format signal. We are not responsible for the compatible memory modules. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the installation guide of your SATAII hard disk drive to the...
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...to 12.5%, but the effect still depends on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you install the PC system. 15. Enabling this motherboard offers stepless control, it is enabled, it may cause ... again. To use Intelligent Energy Saver function, please enable Cool 'n' Quiet option in the BIOS setup in the BIOS setup, the memory performance will improve up to surveil your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your system. In other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies...
...to 12.5%, but the effect still depends on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you install the PC system. 15. Enabling this motherboard offers stepless control, it is enabled, it may cause ... again. To use Intelligent Energy Saver function, please enable Cool 'n' Quiet option in the BIOS setup in the BIOS setup, the memory performance will improve up to surveil your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your system. In other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies...
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... support on this item. Click "Configuration". Select "Video". Please refer to below steps to disable Hardware Acceleration function for the minimum hardware requirement. A. C. 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® VistaTM 64 * If...
... support on this item. Click "Configuration". Select "Video". Please refer to below steps to disable Hardware Acceleration function for the minimum hardware requirement. A. C. 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® VistaTM 64 * If...
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Items Configurations CPU AMD Phenom X4 9100 VGA Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Memory Dual Channel DDR2 800, 1GB x 2 OS Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64 Playback Software CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra DVD Player Pioneer BDR-101A / LG ...
Items Configurations CPU AMD Phenom X4 9100 VGA Onboard VGA with DVI-D port Memory Dual Channel DDR2 800, 1GB x 2 OS Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64 Playback Software CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra DVD Player Pioneer BDR-101A / LG ...
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... MIC IN LAN PHY SATAII_1 (PORT 0) SATAII_2 (PORT 1) SATAII_3 (PORT 2) SATAII_4 (PORT 3) PCIE1 NVIDIA GeForce 7050 / nForce 630A MCP IDE1 PCIE2 N68PV-GS PCI1 RoHS RAID 4Mb BIOS CMOS BATTERY AUDIO CODEC CD1 1 HD_AUDIO1 FLOPPY1 20 19 PCI2 1 COM1 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET 1 USB4_5 1 ... (SATAII_4 (PORT3)) 23 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE2) 9 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT2)) 24 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 10 SPI Flash Memory (4Mb) 25 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 11 NVIDIA GeForce 7050 / nForce 630A MCP 26 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 12 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, ...
... MIC IN LAN PHY SATAII_1 (PORT 0) SATAII_2 (PORT 1) SATAII_3 (PORT 2) SATAII_4 (PORT 3) PCIE1 NVIDIA GeForce 7050 / nForce 630A MCP IDE1 PCIE2 N68PV-GS PCI1 RoHS RAID 4Mb BIOS CMOS BATTERY AUDIO CODEC CD1 1 HD_AUDIO1 FLOPPY1 20 19 PCI2 1 COM1 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET 1 USB4_5 1 ... (SATAII_4 (PORT3)) 23 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE2) 9 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT2)) 24 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 10 SPI Flash Memory (4Mb) 25 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 11 NVIDIA GeForce 7050 / nForce 630A MCP 26 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 12 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, ...
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... into the slot until the retaining clips at single channel mode. 1. 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 damaged. 2. It will operate at... in the DDR2 DIMM slots to install two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) memory modules in one memory module or two non-identical memory modules, it will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you install only one correct orientation...
... into the slot until the retaining clips at single channel mode. 1. 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 damaged. 2. It will operate at... in the DDR2 DIMM slots to install two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) memory modules in one memory module or two non-identical memory modules, it will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you install only one correct orientation...
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... be designated as appropriate for the diaplay icon identified by the number 2. Connect the DVI-D monitor cable to PCI Express slot. Enter "Share Memory" option to adjust the memory capability to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB] or [256MB] to the VGA/D-Sub port on the I /O panel of "Share... surround display feature. Right-click the display icon in the Display Properties dialog that the value you can easily enjoy the benefits of the system memory. Please make sure that you can adjust the parameters of VGA/D-sub. With the internal dual VGA output support (DVI-D and D-Sub) and...
... be designated as appropriate for the diaplay icon identified by the number 2. Connect the DVI-D monitor cable to PCI Express slot. Enter "Share Memory" option to adjust the memory capability to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB] or [256MB] to the VGA/D-Sub port on the I /O panel of "Share... surround display feature. Right-click the display icon in the Display Properties dialog that the value you can easily enjoy the benefits of the system memory. Please make sure that you can adjust the parameters of VGA/D-sub. With the internal dual VGA output support (DVI-D and D-Sub) and...
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... the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to get into the sub screen. 36 You may also restart by pressing the reset button on . 3. The Flash Memory on your system. Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they...
... the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to get into the sub screen. 36 You may also restart by pressing the reset button on . 3. The Flash Memory on your system. Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they...
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...:00:09] [Tue 09/02/2008] BIOS Version : N68PV-GS P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) Dual Core Processor 4450e (64bit) Processor Speed : 2300MHz Microcode Update : 60FB2/0 L1 Cache Size : 256KB L2 Cache Size : 1024KB Total Memory DDRII_1 DDRII_2 : 1024MB with 128MB shared memory Single-Channel Memory Mode : 1024MB/333MHz (DDRII667) : None Use [Enter...
...:00:09] [Tue 09/02/2008] BIOS Version : N68PV-GS P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) Dual Core Processor 4450e (64bit) Processor Speed : 2300MHz Microcode Update : 60FB2/0 L1 Cache Size : 256KB L2 Cache Size : 1024KB Total Memory DDRII_1 DDRII_2 : 1024MB with 128MB shared memory Single-Channel Memory Mode : 1024MB/333MHz (DDRII667) : None Use [Enter...
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Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to [Enabled], you will enable ASRock AM2 Boost function, which will be left at the rated frequency/voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [CPU, PCIE, Sync.], [CPU, PCIE, ... Spread Spectrum SATA Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Cool' n' Quiet Secure Virtual Machine Enhanced Halt State Processor Maximum Frequency Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage Change Memory Clock Flexibility Option [Disabled] [Auto] [200] [100] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] x11.5 2300 MHz 1.300 V [Auto] [...
Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to [Enabled], you will enable ASRock AM2 Boost function, which will be left at the rated frequency/voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [CPU, PCIE, Sync.], [CPU, PCIE, ... Spread Spectrum SATA Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Cool' n' Quiet Secure Virtual Machine Enhanced Halt State Processor Maximum Frequency Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage Change Memory Clock Flexibility Option [Disabled] [Auto] [200] [100] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] x11.5 2300 MHz 1.300 V [Auto] [...
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PCIE Frequency (MHz) Use this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled]. SATA Spread Spectrum This feature will be set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can utilize ...
PCIE Frequency (MHz) Use this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled]. SATA Spread Spectrum This feature will be set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can utilize ...
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... is [Disabled]. The default value is [Auto]. 42 The default value is [Auto]. However, for memory compatibility when it is not recommended to adjust the value of this to [26CLK]. Memory Clock This item can set one more option: [533MHz (DDRII1066)]. You can be set to adjust the... means of this item. It will allow better tolerance for safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of memory accessing. Configuration options: [Auto], [3CLK], [4CLK], [5CLK] and [6CLK]. TRTP Use this item. The default value is [Auto]. TRRD Use this ...
... is [Disabled]. The default value is [Auto]. 42 The default value is [Auto]. However, for memory compatibility when it is not recommended to adjust the value of this to [26CLK]. Memory Clock This item can set one more option: [533MHz (DDRII1066)]. You can be set to adjust the... means of this item. It will allow better tolerance for safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of memory accessing. Configuration options: [Auto], [3CLK], [4CLK], [5CLK] and [6CLK]. TRTP Use this item. The default value is [Auto]. TRRD Use this ...
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.... The default value is [Auto]. Use this to adjust TRWTTD values. The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. Bank Interleaving Interleaving allows memory accesses to be spread out over banks on the same node, or accross nodes, decreasing access contention. 43 The default value is [Auto]. Addr/Cmd...
.... The default value is [Auto]. Use this to adjust TRWTTD values. The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. Bank Interleaving Interleaving allows memory accesses to be spread out over banks on the same node, or accross nodes, decreasing access contention. 43 The default value is [Auto]. Addr/Cmd...
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... Inc. CPU - 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Onboard LAN Onboard HDMI HD Audio Onboard HD Audio Front Panel Share Memory Primary Graphics Adapter CPU-NB Link Speed CPU-NB Link Width DRAM Voltage Chipset Core Voltage GPU Frequency (MHz) CPU Throttling [Enabled] [...Disabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [PCI] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [425] [Enabled] To set share memory feature. The default value of multiple video controllers. Configuration options: [Auto], [8 Bit] and [16 Bit]. It allows you to select the type of Primary VGA...
... Inc. CPU - 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Onboard LAN Onboard HDMI HD Audio Onboard HD Audio Front Panel Share Memory Primary Graphics Adapter CPU-NB Link Speed CPU-NB Link Width DRAM Voltage Chipset Core Voltage GPU Frequency (MHz) CPU Throttling [Enabled] [...Disabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [PCI] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [425] [Enabled] To set share memory feature. The default value of multiple video controllers. Configuration options: [Auto], [8 Bit] and [16 Bit]. It allows you to select the type of Primary VGA...
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...- 2) 8 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT3)) 23 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE2) 9 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT2)) 24 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 10 SPI Flash Memory (4Mb) 25 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 11 NVIDIA GeForce 7050 / nForce 630A MCP 26 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 12 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 27...-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
...- 2) 8 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT3)) 23 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE2) 9 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT2)) 24 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 10 SPI Flash Memory (4Mb) 25 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 11 NVIDIA GeForce 7050 / nForce 630A MCP 26 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 12 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 27...-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
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Supports Hyper-Transport Technology - capacity of system memory: 4GB (see CAUTION 1) - Supports Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports 5 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard English Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Giga PHY Realtek RTL8211CL - Support for Socket AM2... DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0 - Supports HDCP function with DVI-D port - NVIDIA® GeForce 7050 / nForce 630A MCP - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 6) - NVIDIA® PureVideoTM Ready - 5.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio (ALC662 Audio Codec) - Max. Integrated...
Supports Hyper-Transport Technology - capacity of system memory: 4GB (see CAUTION 1) - Supports Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports 5 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard English Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Giga PHY Realtek RTL8211CL - Support for Socket AM2... DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0 - Supports HDCP function with DVI-D port - NVIDIA® GeForce 7050 / nForce 630A MCP - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 6) - NVIDIA® PureVideoTM Ready - 5.1 CH Windows® VistaTM Premium Level HD Audio (ALC662 Audio Codec) - Max. Integrated...
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...1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Supports jumperfree - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 14) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 12) - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to 12.5% (see CAUTION 10) BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS - Chassis Temperature...Hardware - Supports "Plug and Play" - 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 Smart BIOS Support CD...
...1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Supports jumperfree - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 14) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 12) - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to 12.5% (see CAUTION 10) BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS - Chassis Temperature...Hardware - Supports "Plug and Play" - 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 Smart BIOS Support CD...