User Manual
Page 1
N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC User Manual Version 1.0 Published February 2010 Copyright©2010 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1
N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC User Manual Version 1.0 Published February 2010 Copyright©2010 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1
User Manual
Page 5
... notice. In this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents One ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.0-in, 24.4 cm x 17.8 cm) One ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Quick Installation Guide One ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel...
... notice. In this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents One ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.0-in, 24.4 cm x 17.8 cm) One ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Quick Installation Guide One ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel...
User Manual
Page 6
...Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core / Athlon X2 Dual-Core / Athlon 64 / Sempron processor (see CAUTION 1) - Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 graphics - Max. N68-S UCC Realtek PHY RTL8201EL / 8201CL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Support for AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X4 / X3 / X2 / Athlon II X4 / X3... CAUTION 4) - 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots - resolution up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - N68-GS UCC Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI Express x1 ...
...Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core / Athlon X2 Dual-Core / Athlon 64 / Sempron processor (see CAUTION 1) - Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 graphics - Max. N68-S UCC Realtek PHY RTL8201EL / 8201CL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Support for AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X4 / X3 / X2 / Athlon II X4 / X3... CAUTION 4) - 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots - resolution up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - N68-GS UCC Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI Express x1 ...
User Manual
Page 11
1.3 Motherboard Layout (N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC) 12 17.8cm (7.0-in) PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard COM1 1 PS2_USB_PW1 DDRII_2 (64 bit, 240-pFinSmBod8u0le0) 3 DDRII_1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) AM2+/AM3 Dual Channel ...
1.3 Motherboard Layout (N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC) 12 17.8cm (7.0-in) PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard COM1 1 PS2_USB_PW1 DDRII_2 (64 bit, 240-pFinSmBod8u0le0) 3 DDRII_1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) AM2+/AM3 Dual Channel ...
User Manual
Page 12
1.4 I/O Panel (N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC) 1 2 3 4 5 10 9 8 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 RJ-45 Port 3 Line In (Light Blue) 4 Front Speaker (Lime) * 5 Microphone (Pink) 7 6 6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 8 VGA Port 9 COM Port 10 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) * For N68-GS motherboard, please refer to the table below instructions according to the OS you are allowed to select...
1.4 I/O Panel (N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC) 1 2 3 4 5 10 9 8 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 RJ-45 Port 3 Line In (Light Blue) 4 Front Speaker (Lime) * 5 Microphone (Pink) 7 6 6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 8 VGA Port 9 COM Port 10 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) * For N68-GS motherboard, please refer to the table below instructions according to the OS you are allowed to select...
User Manual
Page 15
... one memory module or two non-identical memory modules, it will cause permanent damage to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology.
... one memory module or two non-identical memory modules, it will cause permanent damage to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology.
User Manual
Page 31
... check the following table for all the settings To save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY To jump to specify the system time. N68-GS UCC BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [14:00:09] [Thu 02/04/2010...] BIOS Version : N68-GS UCC P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Phenom (tm) II X4 940 Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 3000MHz Microcode Update : 100F42/1000086 L1 Cache Size : ...
... check the following table for all the settings To save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY To jump to specify the system time. N68-GS UCC BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [14:00:09] [Thu 02/04/2010...] BIOS Version : N68-GS UCC P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Phenom (tm) II X4 940 Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 3000MHz Microcode Update : 100F42/1000086 L1 Cache Size : ...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 1
...guide or product. This device complies with Part 15 of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Motherboard English CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. "...either expressed or implied, including but not limited to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (...
...guide or product. This device complies with Part 15 of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Motherboard English CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. "...either expressed or implied, including but not limited to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 2
... Slot (PCIE2) 23 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 24 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 25 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 26 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 2 ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Motherboard Motherboard Layout (N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC) English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 3 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDRII_1, DDRII_2;
... Slot (PCIE2) 23 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 24 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 25 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 26 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 2 ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Motherboard Motherboard Layout (N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC) English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 3 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDRII_1, DDRII_2;
Quick Installation Guide
Page 3
..." on the left side on your computer, you install. Then you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. I/O Panel (N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC) 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 RJ-45 Port 3 Line In (Light Blue) 4 Front Speaker (Lime) * 5 Microphone (Pink) 6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 7 USB... restarting your system. In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to save your change . 3 ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Motherboard English Please follow below for the LAN port LED indications. Click "Power" to save your change .
..." on the left side on your computer, you install. Then you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. I/O Panel (N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC) 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 RJ-45 Port 3 Line In (Light Blue) 4 Front Speaker (Lime) * 5 Microphone (Pink) 6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 7 USB... restarting your system. In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to save your change . 3 ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Motherboard English Please follow below for the LAN port LED indications. Click "Power" to save your change .
Quick Installation Guide
Page 4
... you for purchasing ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S 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-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.0-in, 24.4 cm x 17.8 cm) One ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Quick Installation Guide One ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Motherboard English...
... you for purchasing ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S 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-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.0-in, 24.4 cm x 17.8 cm) One ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Quick Installation Guide One ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Motherboard English...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 5
..., Pixel Shader 3.0 - shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 5) - Supports D-Sub with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - N68-S UCC Realtek PHY RTL8201EL / 8201CL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - resolution up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports...x16 slot - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots Graphics - N68-GS UCC Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.0-in / Front Speaker / Microphone 5 ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Motherboard English 1.2 Specifications Platform - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 4) ...
..., Pixel Shader 3.0 - shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 5) - Supports D-Sub with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - N68-S UCC Realtek PHY RTL8201EL / 8201CL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - resolution up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports...x16 slot - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots Graphics - N68-GS UCC Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.0-in / Front Speaker / Microphone 5 ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Motherboard English 1.2 Specifications Platform - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 4) ...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 6
...Support CD - CPU Fan Tachometer - FCC, CE 6 ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Motherboard CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to 12.5% (... Temperature Sensing English Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - Supports "Plug and Play" - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 15) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - CPU Quiet Fan - Front panel audio header - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (...
...Support CD - CPU Fan Tachometer - FCC, CE 6 ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Motherboard CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to 12.5% (... Temperature Sensing English Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - Supports "Plug and Play" - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 15) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - CPU Quiet Fan - Front panel audio header - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 7
...fine under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that UCC feature is no such limitation. 7. Please check NVIDIA® website for possible damage caused by the chipset vendor and is ...7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4. 7 ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Motherboard English When UCC feature is subject to SATAII mode. You can enjoy the upgrade CPU performance with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the support CD ...
...fine under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that UCC feature is no such limitation. 7. Please check NVIDIA® website for possible damage caused by the chipset vendor and is ...7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4. 7 ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Motherboard English When UCC feature is subject to SATAII mode. You can enjoy the upgrade CPU performance with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the support CD ...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 8
...the number of the system or damage the CPU. 15. The software name itself - With OC DNA, you install the PC system. 8 ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Motherboard English Before you can load the OC profile to their own system to perform over-clocking. It is a BIOS flash utility embedded in ...drive, then you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the same motherboard. 14. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 12. ASRock Instant Flash is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to your OC settings as yours! Just launch this tool and save your ...
...the number of the system or damage the CPU. 15. The software name itself - With OC DNA, you install the PC system. 8 ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Motherboard English Before you can load the OC profile to their own system to perform over-clocking. It is a BIOS flash utility embedded in ...drive, then you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the same motherboard. 14. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 12. ASRock Instant Flash is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to your OC settings as yours! Just launch this tool and save your ...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 9
...components by the edges and do not over-tighten the screws! When placing screws into it may damage the motherboard. 9 ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Motherboard English Whenever you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your system. 2. Before you uninstall any motherboard settings. ...chassis to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. If your motherboard directly on a grounded anti- This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to the chassis, please do not touch the ICs. ...
...components by the edges and do not over-tighten the screws! When placing screws into it may damage the motherboard. 9 ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Motherboard English Whenever you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your system. 2. Before you uninstall any motherboard settings. ...chassis to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. If your motherboard directly on a grounded anti- This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to the chassis, please do not touch the ICs. ...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 10
... securely fastened and in one correct orientation. For proper installation, please kindly refer to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 2, No. 2). Step 4. English 10 ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Motherboard Carefully insert the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to indicate that it is locked. Make...
... securely fastened and in one correct orientation. For proper installation, please kindly refer to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 2, No. 2). Step 4. English 10 ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Motherboard Carefully insert the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to indicate that it is locked. Make...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 11
... damaged. 2. Step 2. It will operate at incorrect orientation. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Otherwise, it is properly seated. 11 ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Motherboard If you force the DIMM into the slot at single channel mode. 1. Align...
... damaged. 2. Step 2. It will operate at incorrect orientation. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Otherwise, it is properly seated. 11 ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Motherboard If you force the DIMM into the slot at single channel mode. 1. Align...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 12
...: PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot) is completely seated on this motherboard. Installing an expansion card Step 1. Keep the screws for PCI Express cards with screws. 12 ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Motherboard English Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is...
...: PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot) is completely seated on this motherboard. Installing an expansion card Step 1. Keep the screws for PCI Express cards with screws. 12 ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Motherboard English Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 13
... Short pin2, pin3 to clear the data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. English 13 ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Motherboard 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins. When the jumper cap is placed on...
... Short pin2, pin3 to clear the data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. English 13 ASRock N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC Motherboard 2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins. When the jumper cap is placed on...