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All rights reserved. 1 N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC User Manual Version 1.0 Published February 2010 Copyright©2010 ASRock INC.
All rights reserved. 1 N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC User Manual Version 1.0 Published February 2010 Copyright©2010 ASRock INC.
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... website for purchasing ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents One ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.0-in, 24.4 cm x 17.8 cm) One ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC Quick Installation Guide One ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC Support CD...
... website for purchasing ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents One ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.0-in, 24.4 cm x 17.8 cm) One ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC Quick Installation Guide One ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC Support CD...
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.../LINK LED and SPEED LED) - resolution up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a - Max. N68-GS3 UCC Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - HD Audio Jack: Line in , 24.4 cm x 17.8 cm - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 1) - capacity...Transport Technology - Support DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 2) - DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0 - shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 7) - N68-S3 UCC Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O -
.../LINK LED and SPEED LED) - resolution up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a - Max. N68-GS3 UCC Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - HD Audio Jack: Line in , 24.4 cm x 17.8 cm - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 1) - capacity...Transport Technology - Support DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 2) - DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0 - shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 7) - N68-S3 UCC Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O -
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... your SATAII hard disk drive to enjoy an instant performance boost. Please check NVIDIA® website for CPU support list. CAUTION! 1. When UCC feature is subject to read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 14 for system usage under Microsoft® Windows® 7 ...7. For Windows® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is supported depends on our website for details. 4. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 6. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. You can unlock the extra CPU core to SATAII mode. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. ...
... your SATAII hard disk drive to enjoy an instant performance boost. Please check NVIDIA® website for CPU support list. CAUTION! 1. When UCC feature is subject to read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 14 for system usage under Microsoft® Windows® 7 ...7. For Windows® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is supported depends on our website for details. 4. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 6. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. You can unlock the extra CPU core to SATAII mode. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. ...
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1.3 Motherboard Layout (N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC) 12 17.8cm (7.0-in) PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard COM1 1 PS2_USB_PW1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-FpSin Bm8od0u0le) 3 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) Dual Channel AM3 ...
1.3 Motherboard Layout (N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC) 12 17.8cm (7.0-in) PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard COM1 1 PS2_USB_PW1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-FpSin Bm8od0u0le) 3 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) Dual Channel AM3 ...
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... will find "VIA HD Audio Deck" tool on the bottom. In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to save your system. 1.4 I/O Panel (N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 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...
... will find "VIA HD Audio Deck" tool on the bottom. In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to save your system. 1.4 I/O Panel (N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 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...
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... DIMM slots to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. It is not allowed to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. If you always need to install two identical...
... DIMM slots to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. It is not allowed to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. If you always need to install two identical...
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... exit the current screen 3.2 Main Screen When you enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. N68-GS3 UCC BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Thu 02/04.../2010] BIOS Version : N68-GS3 UCC P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Athlon (tm) II X3 440 Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 3000MHz Microcode Update : 100F52/1000086 L1 Cache Size :...
... exit the current screen 3.2 Main Screen When you enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. N68-GS3 UCC BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Thu 02/04.../2010] BIOS Version : N68-GS3 UCC P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Athlon (tm) II X3 440 Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 3000MHz Microcode Update : 100F52/1000086 L1 Cache Size :...
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...system time. System Date [Day Month/Date/Year] Use this item to specify the system date. 31 Use [+] or [-] to select a field. N68-S3 UCC BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Thu 02/04/2010] BIOS... Version : N68-S3 UCC P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Athlon (tm) II X3 440 Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 3000MHz Microcode Update : 100F52/1000086 L1 Cache Size : ...
...system time. System Date [Day Month/Date/Year] Use this item to specify the system date. 31 Use [+] or [-] to select a field. N68-S3 UCC BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Thu 02/04/2010] BIOS... Version : N68-S3 UCC P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Athlon (tm) II X3 440 Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 3000MHz Microcode Update : 100F52/1000086 L1 Cache Size : ...
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... is supported with a better price. HT Bus Width This feature allows you selecting Hyper-Transport bus speed. Unlock CPU Core UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. Configuration options: [Auto], [8 Bit] and [16 Bit]. CPU Frequency Multiplier For safety and system ...MHZ x10.0 2000 MHZ 1.4250 V [Manual] [x0.5 100 MHz] [0.6000 V] Overclocking may adjust the value of this item. However, for system stability. 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...
... is supported with a better price. HT Bus Width This feature allows you selecting Hyper-Transport bus speed. Unlock CPU Core UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. Configuration options: [Auto], [8 Bit] and [16 Bit]. CPU Frequency Multiplier For safety and system ...MHZ x10.0 2000 MHZ 1.4250 V [Manual] [x0.5 100 MHz] [0.6000 V] Overclocking may adjust the value of this item. However, for system stability. 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...
Quick Installation Guide
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...USA, please follow the related regulations in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages ...www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published February 2010 Copyright©2010 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC Motherboard English With respect to the contents of this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any ...
...USA, please follow the related regulations in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages ...www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published February 2010 Copyright©2010 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC Motherboard English With respect to the contents of this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any ...
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... Slot (PCIE2) 23 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 24 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 25 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 26 AM3 938-Pin CPU Socket 2 ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC Motherboard Motherboard Layout (N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC) English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 3 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1;
... Slot (PCIE2) 23 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 24 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 25 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 26 AM3 938-Pin CPU Socket 2 ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC Motherboard Motherboard Layout (N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC) English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 3 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1;
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... OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Advanced Options" on the left side on your change . 3 ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC Motherboard English Then you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. Please follow below for the LAN ... Audio Deck" tool on the bottom. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Speaker". I/O Panel (N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 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) ...
... OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Advanced Options" on the left side on your change . 3 ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC Motherboard English Then you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. Please follow below for the LAN ... Audio Deck" tool on the bottom. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Speaker". I/O Panel (N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 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) ...
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... to the hardware installation. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents One ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.0-in, 24.4 cm x 17.8 cm) One ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC Quick Installation Guide One ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC Motherboard English In case any modifications...
... to the hardware installation. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents One ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.0-in, 24.4 cm x 17.8 cm) One ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC Quick Installation Guide One ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC Motherboard English In case any modifications...
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... GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 5) - Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 graphics - N68-GS3 UCC Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 3) - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset ...- 5.1 CH HD Audio (VIA® VT1705 Audio Codec) - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.0-in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 5 ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC Motherboard Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - resolution up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. Supports Untied ...
... GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 5) - Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 graphics - N68-GS3 UCC Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 3) - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset ...- 5.1 CH HD Audio (VIA® VT1705 Audio Codec) - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.0-in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 5 ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC Motherboard Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - resolution up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. Supports Untied ...
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... For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 6 ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC Motherboard Front panel audio header - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 10) - Supports jumperfree - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 14) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (... JBOD), NCQ and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 12) - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite and Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB) (OEM and Trial Version) Unique Feature - CPU Quiet Fan - Instant...
... For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 6 ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC Motherboard Front panel audio header - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 10) - Supports jumperfree - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 14) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (... JBOD), NCQ and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 12) - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite and Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB) (OEM and Trial Version) Unique Feature - CPU Quiet Fan - Instant...
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... our website for system usage under Microsoft® Windows® 7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2. 7 ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC Motherboard English When UCC feature is supported with AM2+ / AM3 CPU only, and in addition, not every AM2+ / AM3 CPU can also connect SATA hard disk to...
... our website for system usage under Microsoft® Windows® 7 64-bit / 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2. 7 ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC Motherboard English When UCC feature is supported with AM2+ / AM3 CPU only, and in addition, not every AM2+ / AM3 CPU can also connect SATA hard disk to...
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... the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to perform over-clocking. While CPU overheat is not recommended to access ASRock Instant Flash. To improve heat dissipation, remember to get the best system performance under the operating system and simplifies the complicated...Intelligent Energy Saver. It helps you install the PC system. 8 ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC Motherboard English Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you resume the ...
... the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to perform over-clocking. While CPU overheat is not recommended to access ASRock Instant Flash. To improve heat dissipation, remember to get the best system performance under the operating system and simplifies the complicated...Intelligent Energy Saver. It helps you install the PC system. 8 ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC Motherboard English Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you resume the ...
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... motherboard settings. When placing screws into it on the carpet or the like. Before you handle components. 3. Failure to do so may damage the motherboard. 9 ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC Motherboard English Installation This is detached from the wall socket before you install motherboard components or change any component. 2. 2.
... motherboard settings. When placing screws into it on the carpet or the like. Before you handle components. 3. Failure to do so may damage the motherboard. 9 ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC Motherboard English Installation This is detached from the wall socket before you install motherboard components or change any component. 2. 2.
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... socket corner with each other. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to avoid bending of the CPU fan and the heatsink. English 10 ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC Motherboard Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to a 90o angle. The CPU fits only in good contact with a small triangle. Step 4. Step 2. 2.1 CPU...
... socket corner with each other. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to avoid bending of the CPU fan and the heatsink. English 10 ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC Motherboard Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to a 90o angle. The CPU fits only in good contact with a small triangle. Step 4. Step 2. 2.1 CPU...