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...this motherboard, please visit our 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. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be ...step guide to quality and endurance. 1. 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 ...
...this motherboard, please visit our 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. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be ...step guide to quality and endurance. 1. 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 ...
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... infringe. Operation is subject to the owners' benefit, without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard English This device complies with Part 15 of such damages arising from any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages...error in this guide may or may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published July 2010 Copyright©2010 ASRock INC. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in the guide or product. When you discard ...
... infringe. Operation is subject to the owners' benefit, without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard English This device complies with Part 15 of such damages arising from any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages...error in this guide may or may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published July 2010 Copyright©2010 ASRock INC. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in the guide or product. When you discard ...
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... (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 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...
... (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 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...
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... the LAN port LED indications. TABLE 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...
... the LAN port LED indications. TABLE 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...
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...® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 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 Click "Advanced Options" on the right side on your computer, you will find "VIA HD Audio Deck" tool on the bottom. Please follow...
...® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 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 Click "Advanced Options" on the right side on your computer, you will find "VIA HD Audio Deck" tool on the bottom. Please follow...
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...case any modifications of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock N68-GE3 UCC motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration...ASRock website without notice. 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...
...case any modifications of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock N68-GE3 UCC motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration...ASRock website without notice. 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...
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... (see CAUTION 5) - HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in , 24.4 cm x 20.8 cm - Six-Core CPU Ready - Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 8) English 6 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI...
... (see CAUTION 5) - HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in , 24.4 cm x 20.8 cm - Six-Core CPU Ready - Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 8) English 6 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI...
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...and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 16) - CD in header - Supports "Plug and Play" - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - OEM and Trial; Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB - Front panel audio header - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support...ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 11) - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 18) 7 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard English ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 14) - ASRock AIWI (see CAUTION 12) - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - SMBIOS 2.3.1 ...
...and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 16) - CD in header - Supports "Plug and Play" - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - OEM and Trial; Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB - Front panel audio header - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support...ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 11) - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 18) 7 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard English ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 14) - ASRock AIWI (see CAUTION 12) - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - SMBIOS 2.3.1 ...
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..., make sure to our website for possible damage caused by the chipset vendor and is subject to SATAII connector directly. 8 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard English UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. Please be less than 4GB for the reservation for the latest information. ...own risk and expense. It should be malfunctioned. 3. * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that UCC feature is supported with a better price. Please refer to read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 26...
..., make sure to our website for possible damage caused by the chipset vendor and is subject to SATAII connector directly. 8 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard English UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. Please be less than 4GB for the reservation for the latest information. ...own risk and expense. It should be malfunctioned. 3. * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that UCC feature is supported with a better price. Please refer to read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 26...
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...then you can update your hardware devices to save your PC games. OC DNA literally tells you what it is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to get the same OC settings as a profile and share with others. OC DNA, an exclusive...PC gaming operation. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 12. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/Aiwi/index.asp 9 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard English To use FAT32/16/12 file system. 13. ASRock Instant Flash is just to install the ASRock AIWI utility either from ASRock official website or ASRock software support CD ...
...then you can update your hardware devices to save your PC games. OC DNA literally tells you what it is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to get the same OC settings as a profile and share with others. OC DNA, an exclusive...PC gaming operation. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 12. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/Aiwi/index.asp 9 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard English To use FAT32/16/12 file system. 13. ASRock Instant Flash is just to install the ASRock AIWI utility either from ASRock official website or ASRock software support CD ...
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... to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPod/iPad Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for you checking with the power supply manufacturer for the completed system. EuP, stands for Energy Using Product...or damage the CPU. 17. To improve heat dissipation, remember to define the power consumption for more details. 10 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard English ASRock APP Charger. If you install the PC system. 18. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 16.
... to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPod/iPad Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for you checking with the power supply manufacturer for the completed system. EuP, stands for Energy Using Product...or damage the CPU. 17. To improve heat dissipation, remember to define the power consumption for more details. 10 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard English ASRock APP Charger. If you install the PC system. 18. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 16.
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... or the like. Also remember to ensure that comes with the component. 5. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 11 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard English When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to use a grounded wrist strap...
... or the like. Also remember to ensure that comes with the component. 5. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 11 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard English When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to use a grounded wrist strap...
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... Lock The Socket Lever 2.2 Installation of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. Then connect the CPU fan to a 90o angle. English 12 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard The lever clicks on the socket while you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is in place, press it firmly on the side...
... Lock The Socket Lever 2.2 Installation of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. Then connect the CPU fan to a 90o angle. English 12 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard The lever clicks on the socket while you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is in place, press it firmly on the side...
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... is NOT installed in the same Dual Channel, for optimal compatibility and reliability, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 3. English 13 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard see p.2 No.8), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be damaged. 5. In other words, you to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below. This...
... is NOT installed in the same Dual Channel, for optimal compatibility and reliability, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 3. English 13 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard see p.2 No.8), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be damaged. 5. In other words, you to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below. This...
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... that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 14 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard English Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot at both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to...
... that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 14 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard English Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot at both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to...
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... Express cards with x16 lane width graphics cards. Step 3. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used to the chassis with screws. 15 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard English Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that you start the installation. PCIE slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot) is...
... Express cards with x16 lane width graphics cards. Step 3. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used to the chassis with screws. 15 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard English Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that you start the installation. PCIE slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot) is...
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..., and all additional monitors will disable onboard VGA/D-Sub function when the add-on the I/O panel of onboard VGA/D-sub. Click the number "2" icon. 16 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard English For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Right click the desktop, choose "Personalize", and select the "Display Settings" tab so...
..., and all additional monitors will disable onboard VGA/D-Sub function when the add-on the I/O panel of onboard VGA/D-sub. Click the number "2" icon. 16 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard English For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Right click the desktop, choose "Personalize", and select the "Display Settings" tab so...
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D. Click and drag the display icons to positions representing the physical setup of display icons determines how you would like to another. 17 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard English Use Multi Monitor feature. The placement of your change. Click the items "This is my main monitor" and "Extend the desktop onto this monitor". C. Repeat steps A through C for the display icon identified by the number one monitor to use. Click "OK" to save your monitors that you move items from one , two and three. 6. B.
D. Click and drag the display icons to positions representing the physical setup of display icons determines how you would like to another. 17 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard English Use Multi Monitor feature. The placement of your change. Click the items "This is my main monitor" and "Extend the desktop onto this monitor". C. Repeat steps A through C for the display icon identified by the number one monitor to use. Click "OK" to save your monitors that you move items from one , two and three. 6. B.
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... to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. 18 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard When the jumper cap is "Open". Note: To select +5V_DUAL, it down before you do not clear the CMOS right after you to enable...
... to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. 18 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard When the jumper cap is "Open". Note: To select +5V_DUAL, it down before you do not clear the CMOS right after you to enable...
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... the instruction of the SATA data cable can be connected to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII connector on the motherboard. English 19 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard Serial ATAII Connectors (SATAII_1 (PORT 0.0): see p.2, No. 11) (SATAII_2 (PORT 0.1): see p.2, No. 14) (SATAII_3 (PORT 1.0): see p.2, No. 12) (SATAII_4 (PORT 1.1): see p.2 No. 24) the...
... the instruction of the SATA data cable can be connected to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII connector on the motherboard. English 19 ASRock N68-GE3 UCC Motherboard Serial ATAII Connectors (SATAII_1 (PORT 0.0): see p.2, No. 11) (SATAII_2 (PORT 0.1): see p.2, No. 14) (SATAII_3 (PORT 1.0): see p.2, No. 12) (SATAII_4 (PORT 1.1): see p.2 No. 24) the...