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... website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock N68-GE3 UCC motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents One ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.2-in, 24.4 cm x 20.8 cm) One ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Quick Installation Guide One ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One...
... website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock N68-GE3 UCC motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents One ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.2-in, 24.4 cm x 20.8 cm) One ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Quick Installation Guide One ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One...
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* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that UCC feature is supported with a better price. CAUTION! 1. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the installation...system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system. As long as a simple switch of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you adopt. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on the AM3 CPU you can ...
* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that UCC feature is supported with a better price. CAUTION! 1. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the installation...system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system. As long as a simple switch of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you adopt. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on the AM3 CPU you can ...
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... Frequency (MHz) Use this to adjust PCIE frequency. CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum This feature will be done at your CPU and motherboard. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled]. 35 Boot Failure Guard Count Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard. Configuration...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 CPU Active Core Control Processor Maximum Frequency North Bridge Maximum Frequency Processor Maximum Voltage [Auto] [200] [100] [Enabled] [3] [Enabled]...
... Frequency (MHz) Use this to adjust PCIE frequency. CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum This feature will be done at your CPU and motherboard. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled]. 35 Boot Failure Guard Count Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard. Configuration...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 CPU Active Core Control Processor Maximum Frequency North Bridge Maximum Frequency Processor Maximum Voltage [Auto] [200] [100] [Enabled] [3] [Enabled]...
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...(MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum PCIE Spread Spectrum SATA Spread Spectrum ASRock UCC CPU Active Core Control Processor Maximum Frequency North Bridge Maximum Frequency Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage Change CPU Frequency Multiplier Processor Voltage [Auto...[Manual] [x0.5 100 MHz] [0.6000 V] Overclocking may be done at your CPU and motherboard. When UCC feature is set to [Manual], you may adjust the value of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you can unlock the extra CPU core to adjust the value of this item. 36 CPU...
...(MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum PCIE Spread Spectrum SATA Spread Spectrum ASRock UCC CPU Active Core Control Processor Maximum Frequency North Bridge Maximum Frequency Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage Change CPU Frequency Multiplier Processor Voltage [Auto...[Manual] [x0.5 100 MHz] [0.6000 V] Overclocking may be done at your CPU and motherboard. When UCC feature is set to [Manual], you may adjust the value of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you can unlock the extra CPU core to adjust the value of this item. 36 CPU...
Quick Installation Guide
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...from any defect or error in the guide or product. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may cause undesired operation. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard English Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in any ...or copyrights of this guide are used only for backup purpose, without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. In no responsibility for any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of...
...from any defect or error in the guide or product. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may cause undesired operation. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard English Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in any ...or copyrights of this guide are used only for backup purpose, without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. In no responsibility for any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of...
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Blue) 23 USB_PW3 Jumper 8 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 24 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) (Dual Channel B: DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2; Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 2 USB_PW2 Jumper 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 3 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, ... (PCIE2) (SATAII_2 (PORT 0.1)) 31 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 15 SPI Flash Memory (4Mb) 32 NVIDIA GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a 16 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 2 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard
Blue) 23 USB_PW3 Jumper 8 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 24 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) (Dual Channel B: DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2; Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) 2 USB_PW2 Jumper 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 3 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, ... (PCIE2) (SATAII_2 (PORT 0.1)) 31 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 15 SPI Flash Memory (4Mb) 32 NVIDIA GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a 16 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 2 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard
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... LED next to the table below for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker (No. 7) (No. 4) (No. 5) (No. 3) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V 3 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard English LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection...
... LED next to the table below for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker (No. 7) (No. 4) (No. 5) (No. 3) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V 3 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard English LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection...
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For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon. In "Advanced Options" screen, please check the item "Independent Headphone". 4 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard English To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the OS you will find "VIA HD Audio Deck" tool ...
For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon. In "Advanced Options" screen, please check the item "Independent Headphone". 4 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard English To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the OS you will find "VIA HD Audio Deck" tool ...
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... might be subject to the hardware installation. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents One ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.2-in, 24.4 cm x 20.8 cm) One ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Quick Installation Guide One ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 5 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard English Introduction Thank you are using. You may...
... might be subject to the hardware installation. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents One ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.2-in, 24.4 cm x 20.8 cm) One ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Quick Installation Guide One ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 5 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard English Introduction Thank you are using. You may...
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Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 4) - 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 3) - DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0 - Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 5) - NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a - HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in , 24...- 2 x PCI slots - Max. capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 1) - Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 graphics - Max. shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 8) English 6 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s -
Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 4) - 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 3) - DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0 - Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 5) - NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a - HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in , 24...- 2 x PCI slots - Max. capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 1) - Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 graphics - Max. shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 8) English 6 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s -
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... (see CAUTION 14) - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - OEM and Trial; ASRock AIWI (see CAUTION 13) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 12) - Trial) - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 16) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 9) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x ... - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB - Instant Boot - ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 18) 7 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard English Hybrid Booster: - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - CPU Quiet Fan - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V,...
... (see CAUTION 14) - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - OEM and Trial; ASRock AIWI (see CAUTION 13) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 12) - Trial) - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 16) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 9) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x ... - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB - Instant Boot - ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 18) 7 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard English Hybrid Booster: - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - CPU Quiet Fan - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V,...
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... memory size may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to SATAII connector directly. 8 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 6. Due to change. For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. It should be done at your ... guide of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you adopt. When UCC feature is enabled, the dual-core or triple-core CPU will boost to the quad-core CPU, and some CPU's hidden core may be malfunctioned. 3. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. ...
... memory size may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to SATAII connector directly. 8 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 6. Due to change. For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. It should be done at your ... guide of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you adopt. When UCC feature is enabled, the dual-core or triple-core CPU will boost to the quad-core CPU, and some CPU's hidden core may be malfunctioned. 3. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. ...
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... and overclock your hardware devices to save your OC settings as yours! ASRock AIWI is the world's first utility to turn your iPhone/iPod touch as a game joystick to your friends! ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/Aiwi/index.asp 9 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard English Please visit our website for the operation procedures of overclocking settings...
... and overclock your hardware devices to save your OC settings as yours! ASRock AIWI is the world's first utility to turn your iPhone/iPod touch as a game joystick to your friends! ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/Aiwi/index.asp 9 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard English Please visit our website for the operation procedures of overclocking settings...
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... the standard of charging your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPod/iPad Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for more details. 10 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard English Simply installing the APP Charger driver, it is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. ASRock APP Charger allows you checking with the power supply manufacturer for you resume the...
... the standard of charging your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPod/iPad Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for more details. 10 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard English Simply installing the APP Charger driver, it is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. ASRock APP Charger allows you checking with the power supply manufacturer for you resume the...
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...in x 8.2-in the bag that the motherboard fits into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 11 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard English Also remember to use a grounded ...wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you install motherboard components or change any component. 2. Unplug the power cord from...
...in x 8.2-in the bag that the motherboard fits into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 11 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard English Also remember to use a grounded ...wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you install motherboard components or change any component. 2. Unplug the power cord from...
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...tab to improve heat dissipation. The CPU fits only in place. The lever clicks on the socket while you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is locked. Step 2. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to indicate that the CPU ...the socket lever to dissipate heat. For proper installation, please kindly refer to avoid bending of the CPU fan and the heatsink. English 12 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard Then connect the CPU fan to a 90o angle. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that it fits in one correct orientation....
...tab to improve heat dissipation. The CPU fits only in place. The lever clicks on the socket while you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is locked. Step 2. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to indicate that the CPU ...the socket lever to dissipate heat. For proper installation, please kindly refer to avoid bending of the CPU fan and the heatsink. English 12 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard Then connect the CPU fan to a 90o angle. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that it fits in one correct orientation....
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...white slots (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2). 2. If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed in the DDR3 DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is NOT installed in the same Dual Channel, for dual channel configuration, and please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four slots... of blue slots (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1), or in the set of memory modules in Dual Channel B (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2; English 13 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard 2.3 Installation of the same color. For dual channel configuration, you adopt DDR3 1600 memory modules on DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2 slots. Blue slots; ...
...white slots (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2). 2. If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed in the DDR3 DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is NOT installed in the same Dual Channel, for dual channel configuration, and please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four slots... of blue slots (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1), or in the set of memory modules in Dual Channel B (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2; English 13 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard 2.3 Installation of the same color. For dual channel configuration, you adopt DDR3 1600 memory modules on DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2 slots. Blue slots; ...
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.... Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 2. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 14 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard English It will cause permanent damage to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Firmly insert the DIMM into the... slot at both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. Step 3. Step 1.
.... Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 2. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 14 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard English It will cause permanent damage to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Firmly insert the DIMM into the... slot at both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. Step 3. Step 1.
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... expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is completely seated on this motherboard. Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for later use . Keep the screws for the card before you intend to the chassis with screws. 15 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard English
... expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is completely seated on this motherboard. Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for later use . Keep the screws for the card before you intend to the chassis with screws. 15 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard English
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...on PCI Express VGA card. 3. D. Right-click the display icon and select "Attached", if necessary. Click the number "2" icon. 16 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard English Press to PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot). If you can adjust the parameters of Multi Monitor feature. For Windows® XP / XP 64...as appropriate for details. 2. C. Repeat steps C through E for the diaplay icon identified by the number 2. 2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature This motherboard supports Multi Monitor upgrade. With the internal onboard VGA and the external add-on the I/O panel of "Share Memory", [Auto], will be ...
...on PCI Express VGA card. 3. D. Right-click the display icon and select "Attached", if necessary. Click the number "2" icon. 16 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard English Press to PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot). If you can adjust the parameters of Multi Monitor feature. For Windows® XP / XP 64...as appropriate for details. 2. C. Repeat steps C through E for the diaplay icon identified by the number 2. 2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature This motherboard supports Multi Monitor upgrade. With the internal onboard VGA and the external add-on the I/O panel of "Share Memory", [Auto], will be ...