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.../support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents One ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.0-in, 24.4 cm x 17.8 cm) One ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Quick Installation Guide Two ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (Optional) One Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) One Serial ATA (SATA) ...
.../support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents One ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.0-in, 24.4 cm x 17.8 cm) One ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Quick Installation Guide Two ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (Optional) One Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) One Serial ATA (SATA) ...
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... of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the guide or product. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Motherboard English When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the...
... of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the guide or product. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Motherboard English When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the...
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... 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 / N68-S Motherboard
... 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 / N68-S Motherboard
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...) * 5 Microphone (Pink) 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 install. LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED Status Description... Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to enable either Multi-Streaming function or Side Speaker function. 3 ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Motherboard English For Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Speaker".
...) * 5 Microphone (Pink) 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 install. LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED Status Description... Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to enable either Multi-Streaming function or Side Speaker function. 3 ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Motherboard English For Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Speaker".
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... visit our website for purchasing ASRock N68-GS / N68-S motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In case any modifications of the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents One ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.0-in, 24.4 cm x 17.8 cm) One ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Quick Installation Guide Two ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Support CD One 80...
... visit our website for purchasing ASRock N68-GS / N68-S motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In case any modifications of the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents One ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.0-in, 24.4 cm x 17.8 cm) One ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Quick Installation Guide Two ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Support CD One 80...
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... memory (see CAUTION 3) - 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.0-in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 5 ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Motherboard Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 4) - N68-GS Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - N68-S Realtek PHY RTL8201EL / 8201CL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT...
... memory (see CAUTION 3) - 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.0-in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 5 ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Motherboard Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 4) - N68-GS Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - N68-S Realtek PHY RTL8201EL / 8201CL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT...
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... BIOS - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 11) - Hybrid Booster: - FCC, CE * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 6 ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Motherboard Supports "Plug and Play" - Supports jumperfree - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 8) BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS - Front panel audio header - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 13) - CPU...
... BIOS - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 11) - Hybrid Booster: - FCC, CE * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 6 ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Motherboard Supports "Plug and Play" - Supports jumperfree - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 8) BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS - Front panel audio header - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 13) - CPU...
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... for the operation procedures of memory modules on our website for the compatible memory modules. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Motherboard English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Before you adopt. The maximum shared memory size is defined by hardware monitor ...Overclocking Technology, or using the third-party overclocking tools. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you want to adopt DDR2 1066 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to SATAII mode....
... for the operation procedures of memory modules on our website for the compatible memory modules. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Motherboard English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Before you adopt. The maximum shared memory size is defined by hardware monitor ...Overclocking Technology, or using the third-party overclocking tools. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you want to adopt DDR2 1066 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to SATAII mode....
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... computing performance. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you to access ASRock Instant Flash. You may choose to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other...With this function for keeping the stability of Intelligent Energy Saver. Frequencies other complicated flash utility. If your system. 8 ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Motherboard English Just launch this function will improve up to 12.5%, but the effect still depends on the motherboard functions...
... computing performance. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you to access ASRock Instant Flash. You may choose to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other...With this function for keeping the stability of Intelligent Energy Saver. Frequencies other complicated flash utility. If your system. 8 ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Motherboard English Just launch this function will improve up to 12.5%, but the effect still depends on the motherboard functions...
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Failure to do so may damage the motherboard. 9 ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Motherboard English 2. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before you uninstall ...
Failure to do so may damage the motherboard. 9 ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Motherboard English 2. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before you uninstall ...
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... and cooling fan to dissipate heat. Make sure that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with each other. English 10 ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Motherboard DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it firmly on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. For proper installation...
... and cooling fan to dissipate heat. Make sure that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with each other. English 10 ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Motherboard DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it firmly on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. For proper installation...
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... 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Otherwise, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. Step 2. It is properly seated. 11 ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Motherboard If you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. English The DIMM only...
... 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Otherwise, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. Step 2. It is properly seated. 11 ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Motherboard If you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. English The DIMM only...
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Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express cards with screws. 12 ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Motherboard English Step 4. Fasten the card to the chassis with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. Installing an expansion ...
Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express cards with screws. 12 ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Motherboard English Step 4. Fasten the card to the chassis with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. Installing an expansion ...
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... a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. However, please do not clear the CMOS right after you do the clear-CMOS action. English 13 ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Motherboard The data in CMOS. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is "Open". To clear and reset the system parameters to...
... a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. However, please do not clear the CMOS right after you do the clear-CMOS action. English 13 ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Motherboard The data in CMOS. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is "Open". To clear and reset the system parameters to...
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...) 14 connect to the SATA HDD power connector connect to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. Serial ATA (SATA) Please connect the black end of the connector. ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Motherboard English 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. age of the motherboard! • Floppy Connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.2 No...
...) 14 connect to the SATA HDD power connector connect to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. Serial ATA (SATA) Please connect the black end of the connector. ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Motherboard English 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. age of the motherboard! • Floppy Connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.2 No...
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... 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. D. E. Connect Ground (GND) to [Enabled]. 15 ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Motherboard English MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two USB 2.0 headers on the chassis must support HDA to connect them for AC'97 audio panel. Enter BIOS...
... 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. D. E. Connect Ground (GND) to [Enabled]. 15 ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Motherboard English MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two USB 2.0 headers on the chassis must support HDA to connect them for AC'97 audio panel. Enter BIOS...
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... 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13. 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 1 13 English 16 ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Motherboard CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 4) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector. 1 13 Though this connector and match...
... 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13. 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 1 13 English 16 ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Motherboard CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 4) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector. 1 13 Though this connector and match...
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... HDDs with ATX 12V plug to make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette. Please refer to the warning on page 7 for you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 17 ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Motherboard English Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to change the BIOS setting. Before you enable Untied Overclocking function...
... HDDs with ATX 12V plug to make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette. Please refer to the warning on page 7 for you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 17 ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Motherboard English Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to change the BIOS setting. Before you enable Untied Overclocking function...
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...; otherwise, POST continues with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that came with its various sub-menus and to display the menus. 18 ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Motherboard English 3. Software Support CD information This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 2000 / XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit / VistaTM...
...; otherwise, POST continues with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that came with its various sub-menus and to display the menus. 18 ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Motherboard English 3. Software Support CD information This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 2000 / XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit / VistaTM...
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Micro ATX: 9,6 x 7,0 / 24,4 x 17,8 64 ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Motherboard -
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