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... 18 4.1 Operating System 18 4.2 Raid Arrays 18 4.3 How RAID Works 18 Chapter 5: Useful Help 20 5.1 Driver Installation Note 20 5.2 Software 21 5.3 Extra Information 24 5.4 AMI BIOS Beep Code 25 5.5 Troubleshooting 26 Appendix: SPEC In Other Languages 28 German...28 French ...30 Italian...32 Spanish ...34 Portuguese ...36 Polish...38 Russian ...40...
... 18 4.1 Operating System 18 4.2 Raid Arrays 18 4.3 How RAID Works 18 Chapter 5: Useful Help 20 5.1 Driver Installation Note 20 5.2 Software 21 5.3 Extra Information 24 5.4 AMI BIOS Beep Code 25 5.5 Troubleshooting 26 Appendix: SPEC In Other Languages 28 German...28 French ...30 Italian...32 Spanish ...34 Portuguese ...36 Polish...38 Russian ...40...
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Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT JKB MS JKB_PWR JATXP WR4 J ATXPW R1 So ck et A M 3 JVGA DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 IDE J USB1 JCFAN JUSBLA N1 JUSBPWR1 JA UDIO1 BAT1 GeForce 7025/ nForce 630a LAN JAU DIOF Codec JPRNT PEX16_1 BIOS PCI1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. JUSB PWR2 JUSB2 JUSB3 JCMOS1 Super I/O SATA2 SATA1 JSFAN JPANEL1 4
Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT JKB MS JKB_PWR JATXP WR4 J ATXPW R1 So ck et A M 3 JVGA DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 IDE J USB1 JCFAN JUSBLA N1 JUSBPWR1 JA UDIO1 BAT1 GeForce 7025/ nForce 630a LAN JAU DIOF Codec JPRNT PEX16_1 BIOS PCI1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. JUSB PWR2 JUSB2 JUSB3 JCMOS1 Super I/O SATA2 SATA1 JSFAN JPANEL1 4
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N68S3B JAUDIOF: Front Panel Audio Header This header allows user to avoid damaging the motherboard. 31 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default). 31 3 1 Pin 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: 1. Set the jumper to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. Power on pin2-3, it allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data...
N68S3B JAUDIOF: Front Panel Audio Header This header allows user to avoid damaging the motherboard. 31 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default). 31 3 1 Pin 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: 1. Set the jumper to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. Power on pin2-3, it allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data...
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... so as the boot logo. 2. Update Bios:Write the picture to BIOS Memory to customize your boot logo easily. The drivers installation program would appear if the Autorun function has been enabled. 2. 5.2 SOFTWARE N68S3B Installing Software 1. Please follow the following instructions... to the optical drive. Transform:Transform the picture for BIOS and preview the result. 3. Insert the Setup CD to update boo logo:...
... so as the boot logo. 2. Update Bios:Write the picture to BIOS Memory to customize your boot logo easily. The drivers installation program would appear if the Autorun function has been enabled. 2. 5.2 SOFTWARE N68S3B Installing Software 1. Please follow the following instructions... to the optical drive. Transform:Transform the picture for BIOS and preview the result. 3. Insert the Setup CD to update boo logo:...
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AWARD BIOS Show current BIOS information AMI BIOS Clear CMOS function (Only for AWARD BIOS) Save current BIOS to save file and enter file name. (We recommend that the file name should be English/number and no longer than 7 characters.) Then click Save. 22 Choose the position to a .bin file Update BIOS with a BIOS file Once click on this button, the saving dialog will show. Motherboard Manual BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system.
AWARD BIOS Show current BIOS information AMI BIOS Clear CMOS function (Only for AWARD BIOS) Save current BIOS to save file and enter file name. (We recommend that the file name should be English/number and no longer than 7 characters.) Then click Save. 22 Choose the position to a .bin file Update BIOS with a BIOS file Once click on this button, the saving dialog will show. Motherboard Manual BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system.
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... Optimized Defaults function and then Save and Exit Setup to enter BIOS setup. Please do not open dialog will update BIOS with Clear CMOS function, so please check on Open. BIOS Update is being continuously updated. N68S3B Before doing this process. After the BIOS Backup procedure, the open any other applications during this , please download...
... Optimized Defaults function and then Save and Exit Setup to enter BIOS setup. Please do not open dialog will update BIOS with Clear CMOS function, so please check on Open. BIOS Update is being continuously updated. N68S3B Before doing this process. After the BIOS Backup procedure, the open any other applications during this , please download...
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...a serious problem with known good modules. Before declaring the motherboard beyond all expansion cards except the video adapter. 5.4 AMI BIOS BEEP CODE N68S3B Boot Block Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 No media present. (Insert diskette in floppy drive A:) 2 "AMIBOOT....controller BAT command failed 7 General exception error (processor exception interrupt error) 8 Display memory error (system video adapter) Troubleshooting POST BIOS Beep Codes Number of Beeps Troubleshooting Action 1, 3 Reseat the memory, or replace with the system. Remove all hope, eliminate ...
...a serious problem with known good modules. Before declaring the motherboard beyond all expansion cards except the video adapter. 5.4 AMI BIOS BEEP CODE N68S3B Boot Block Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 No media present. (Insert diskette in floppy drive A:) 2 "AMIBOOT....controller BAT command failed 7 General exception error (processor exception interrupt error) 8 Display memory error (system video adapter) Troubleshooting POST BIOS Beep Codes Number of Beeps Troubleshooting Action 1, 3 Reseat the memory, or replace with the system. Remove all hope, eliminate ...
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N68S3B BIOS Manual BIOS Setup 1 1 Main Menu 3 2 Advanced Menu 7 3 PCIPnP Menu 18 4 Boot Menu 23 5 Chipset Menu 26 6 Performance Menu 29 7 Exit Menu 37 i
N68S3B BIOS Manual BIOS Setup 1 1 Main Menu 3 2 Advanced Menu 7 3 PCIPnP Menu 18 4 Boot Menu 23 5 Chipset Menu 26 6 Performance Menu 29 7 Exit Menu 37 i
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... ports and disk drives. Plug and Play Support This AMI BIOS supports the Plug and Play Version 1.0A specification. ACPI Support AMI ACPI BIOS support Version 1.0/2.0 of the EPA Green PC specification. N68S3B BIOS Manual BIOS Setup Introduction The purpose of this manual is turned off. ...APM Support This AMI BIOS supports Version 1.1&1.2 of the booting process, loading and ...
... ports and disk drives. Plug and Play Support This AMI BIOS supports the Plug and Play Version 1.0A specification. ACPI Support AMI ACPI BIOS support Version 1.0/2.0 of the EPA Green PC specification. N68S3B BIOS Manual BIOS Setup Introduction The purpose of this manual is turned off. ...APM Support This AMI BIOS supports Version 1.1&1.2 of the booting process, loading and ...
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...any settings, please load the default settings to be caused by wrong-settings. 2 z The content of the motherboard. The actual BIOS information and settings on board may be changed without notice. Navigation Keys for that may be responsible for your reference only. We...Default under the Exit Menu. The BIOS information described in this user's manual and any mistakes found in this is providing a brief description of the Intel PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) local bus specification. N68S3B BIOS Manual PCI Bus Support This AMI BIOS also supports Version 2.3 of the ...
...any settings, please load the default settings to be caused by wrong-settings. 2 z The content of the motherboard. The actual BIOS information and settings on board may be changed without notice. Navigation Keys for that may be responsible for your reference only. We...Default under the Exit Menu. The BIOS information described in this user's manual and any mistakes found in this is providing a brief description of the Intel PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) local bus specification. N68S3B BIOS Manual PCI Bus Support This AMI BIOS also supports Version 2.3 of the ...
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...2010] Select Screen Select Item +- Floppy A Select the type of the basic system information. N68S3B BIOS Manual 1 Main Menu Once you set the date. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP Boot Chipset Performance Exit System Overview AMI BIOS Version :01.01.01 Build Date:01/01/10 System Memory Size : Use [ENTER], ... and built date. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Note that the 'Day' automatically changes when you enter AMI BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will be excluded.. System Memory Shows system memory size, VGA shard memory will appear on the screen ...
...2010] Select Screen Select Item +- Floppy A Select the type of the basic system information. N68S3B BIOS Manual 1 Main Menu Once you set the date. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP Boot Chipset Performance Exit System Overview AMI BIOS Version :01.01.01 Build Date:01/01/10 System Memory Size : Use [ENTER], ... and built date. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Note that the 'Day' automatically changes when you enter AMI BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will be excluded.. System Memory Shows system memory size, VGA shard memory will appear on the screen ...
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N68S3B BIOS Manual IDE Configuration The BIOS will automatically detect the presence of detailed options. ENABLED: enables the integrated IDE Controller. OnBoard IDE Controller This item allows you to enter the ... 0 (Default) / Disabled 4 Main IDE Configuration OnBoard IDE Controller Serail-ATA Devices > nVidia RAID Setup > Primary IDE Master > Primary IDE Slave > SATA 1 Device > SATA 2 Device BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Enabled] [Device 0] Hard Disk Write Protect IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [Disabled] [35] DISABLED: disables the integrated IDE Controller. Options: Enhanced (Default) / Disabled...
N68S3B BIOS Manual IDE Configuration The BIOS will automatically detect the presence of detailed options. ENABLED: enables the integrated IDE Controller. OnBoard IDE Controller This item allows you to enter the ... 0 (Default) / Disabled 4 Main IDE Configuration OnBoard IDE Controller Serail-ATA Devices > nVidia RAID Setup > Primary IDE Master > Primary IDE Slave > SATA 1 Device > SATA 2 Device BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Enabled] [Device 0] Hard Disk Write Protect IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [Disabled] [35] DISABLED: disables the integrated IDE Controller. Options: Enhanced (Default) / Disabled...
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... RAID function of device connected to activate RAID function. Select Screen Select Item +- N68S3B BIOS Manual nVidia RAID Setup RAID Setup nVidia RAID Function SATA 1 Raid SATA 2 Raid BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chipset [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Options Disabled Enabled Select Screen Select...vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Primary IDE Master/Slave ; SAT A 1/2 Device Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Primary IDE Master Device : Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)[Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA ...
... RAID function of device connected to activate RAID function. Select Screen Select Item +- N68S3B BIOS Manual nVidia RAID Setup RAID Setup nVidia RAID Function SATA 1 Raid SATA 2 Raid BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chipset [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Options Disabled Enabled Select Screen Select...vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Primary IDE Master/Slave ; SAT A 1/2 Device Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Primary IDE Master Device : Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)[Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA ...
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...: Auto (Default) / Disabled / Enabled 32Bit Data Transfer Enable or disable 32-bit data transfer. This will be effective only if the device is accessed through BIOS. Options: 35 (Default) / 30 / 25 / 20 / 15 / 10 / 5 / 0 6 Options: Auto (Default) / SWDMA0 ~ 2 / MWDMA0 ~ 2 / UDMA0 ~ 5 S.M.A.R.T Set the... Disk Write Protect Disable or enable device write protection. Options: Auto (Default) / Disabled PIO Mode Select the PIO mode. N68S3B BIOS Manual The BIOS detects the information and values of respective devices, and these information and values are shown below to the name of the IDE...
...: Auto (Default) / Disabled / Enabled 32Bit Data Transfer Enable or disable 32-bit data transfer. This will be effective only if the device is accessed through BIOS. Options: 35 (Default) / 30 / 25 / 20 / 15 / 10 / 5 / 0 6 Options: Auto (Default) / SWDMA0 ~ 2 / MWDMA0 ~ 2 / UDMA0 ~ 5 S.M.A.R.T Set the... Disk Write Protect Disable or enable device write protection. Options: Auto (Default) / Disabled PIO Mode Select the PIO mode. N68S3B BIOS Manual The BIOS detects the information and values of respective devices, and these information and values are shown below to the name of the IDE...
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...Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. 7 Ma in Ad vanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP Boot Chipset Performance Ex it for the normal operation. CPU Configuration This item shows the CPU information... > Hardware Health Configuration > Smart Fan Configuration > Power Configuration > USB Configuration Configure CPU. N68S3B BIOS Manual 2 Advanced Menu The Advanced Menu allows you to configure the settings of that the BIOS automatically detects. Select Screen Select Item +- Notice z Beware of CPU, Super I/O, Power Management...
...Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. 7 Ma in Ad vanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP Boot Chipset Performance Ex it for the normal operation. CPU Configuration This item shows the CPU information... > Hardware Health Configuration > Smart Fan Configuration > Power Configuration > USB Configuration Configure CPU. N68S3B BIOS Manual 2 Advanced Menu The Advanced Menu allows you to configure the settings of that the BIOS automatically detects. Select Screen Select Item +- Notice z Beware of CPU, Super I/O, Power Management...
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... performance when running virtual machines or multi interface systems. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled PowerNow This item allows you to enable or disable Microcode Update function. N68S3B BIOS Manual GART Error Reporting This option should remain disabled for Probe Filter.
... performance when running virtual machines or multi interface systems. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled PowerNow This item allows you to enable or disable Microcode Update function. N68S3B BIOS Manual GART Error Reporting This option should remain disabled for Probe Filter.
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...allows you to select parallel port ECP DMA. ECP Mode DMA Channel This item allows you to use it. N68S3B BIOS Manual SuperIO Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure ITE8718 Super IO Chipset Onboard Floppy Controller Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode Parallel Port IRQ ... a floppy disk controller (FDC) installed on AC Power Loss [Enabled] [378] [Normal] [IRQ7] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Power Off] Allows BIOS to determine how the parallel port should function. Options: Normal (Default) Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode. If you wish to determine access...
...allows you to select parallel port ECP DMA. ECP Mode DMA Channel This item allows you to use it. N68S3B BIOS Manual SuperIO Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure ITE8718 Super IO Chipset Onboard Floppy Controller Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode Parallel Port IRQ ... a floppy disk controller (FDC) installed on AC Power Loss [Enabled] [378] [Normal] [IRQ7] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Power Off] Allows BIOS to determine how the parallel port should function. Options: Normal (Default) Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode. If you wish to determine access...
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... off state. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Restore on function. By choosing Disabled will restore the system to select the IRQ for the onboard parallel port. N68S3B BIOS Manual Parallel Port IRQ This item allows you to the status before power failure or interrupt occurs. Stroke Keys Selected This item will show only...
... off state. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Restore on function. By choosing Disabled will restore the system to select the IRQ for the onboard parallel port. N68S3B BIOS Manual Parallel Port IRQ This item allows you to the status before power failure or interrupt occurs. Stroke Keys Selected This item will show only...
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...; / 70℃/158℉ / 75℃/167℉ / 80℃/176℉ / 85℃/185℉ / 90℃/194℉ 11 N68S3B BIOS Manual Hardware Health Configuration This item shows the system temperature, fan speed, and voltage information. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC... Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Hardware Health Configuration H/W Health Function Shutdown Temperature [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables Hardware Health Monitoring Device.
...; / 70℃/158℉ / 75℃/167℉ / 80℃/176℉ / 85℃/185℉ / 90℃/194℉ 11 N68S3B BIOS Manual Hardware Health Configuration This item shows the system temperature, fan speed, and voltage information. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC... Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Hardware Health Configuration H/W Health Function Shutdown Temperature [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables Hardware Health Monitoring Device.
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...operation modes of 1℃) Fan Ctrl On(℃) CPU/System fan starts to work under smart fan function when arrive this item and then the BIOS will turn off. Options: Quiet / Performance / Manual Fan Ctrl OFF(℃) If the CPU/System Temperature is lower than the set value. ... 12 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. N68S3B BIOS Manual Smart Fan Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Smart Fan Configuration CPU Smart Fan Smart Fan Calibration Control Mode Fan Ctrl OFF(oC) Fan Ctrl On(oC) Fan...
...operation modes of 1℃) Fan Ctrl On(℃) CPU/System fan starts to work under smart fan function when arrive this item and then the BIOS will turn off. Options: Quiet / Performance / Manual Fan Ctrl OFF(℃) If the CPU/System Temperature is lower than the set value. ... 12 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. N68S3B BIOS Manual Smart Fan Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Smart Fan Configuration CPU Smart Fan Smart Fan Calibration Control Mode Fan Ctrl OFF(oC) Fan Ctrl On(oC) Fan...