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... 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 16 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 17 2.5 Jumpers Setup 18 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 19 3 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 22 3.1 Introduction 22 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 22 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 23 3.2 Main Screen 23 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 25 3.4 Advanced Screen 29 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 30 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 31 3.4.3 ACPI...
... 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 16 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 17 2.5 Jumpers Setup 18 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 19 3 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 22 3.1 Introduction 22 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 22 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 23 3.2 Main Screen 23 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 25 3.4 Advanced Screen 29 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 30 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 31 3.4.3 ACPI...
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... with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without further notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock N68-GS4/USB3 FX R2.0 / N68-GS4 FX R2.0 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock N68-GS4/USB3 FX R2.0 / N68-GS4 FX R2.0X Quick Installation Guide ASRock N68-GS4/USB3 FX R2.0 / N68-GS4 FX R2.0 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be subject...
... with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without further notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock N68-GS4/USB3 FX R2.0 / N68-GS4 FX R2.0 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock N68-GS4/USB3 FX R2.0 / N68-GS4 FX R2.0X Quick Installation Guide ASRock N68-GS4/USB3 FX R2.0 / N68-GS4 FX R2.0 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be subject...
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... - HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone N68-GS4 FX R2.0: - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Serial Port: COM1 - 1 x D-Sub Port - 4 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Supports jumperfree - Rear Panel I/O Rear Panel I/O Storage Connector BIOS Feature - AMI Legal...
... - HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone N68-GS4 FX R2.0: - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Serial Port: COM1 - 1 x D-Sub Port - 4 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Supports jumperfree - Rear Panel I/O Rear Panel I/O Storage Connector BIOS Feature - AMI Legal...
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.../EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. Hardware - Microsoft® Windows® 10...
.../EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. Hardware - Microsoft® Windows® 10...
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This motherboard supports CPU up to 6MB, which means you can enjoy the upgrade CPU performance with a better price. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. If you adopt. As long as a simple switch of 3TB and above. 9 Whether 1866/1600MHz memory speed is supported ... adopt DDR3 1866/1600 memory module on our website for the compatible memory modules. This motherboard does not support RAID mode with HDDs of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you can unlock the extra CPU core to 95W. CAUTION! 1. This motherboard does not support RAID mode under Windows® 10 / 8.1 / 8 /...
This motherboard supports CPU up to 6MB, which means you can enjoy the upgrade CPU performance with a better price. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. If you adopt. As long as a simple switch of 3TB and above. 9 Whether 1866/1600MHz memory speed is supported ... adopt DDR3 1866/1600 memory module on our website for the compatible memory modules. This motherboard does not support RAID mode with HDDs of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you can unlock the extra CPU core to 95W. CAUTION! 1. This motherboard does not support RAID mode under Windows® 10 / 8.1 / 8 /...
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1.3 Motherboard Layout N68-GS4/USB3 FX R2.0: 12 3 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard COM1 ATXPWR1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) CPU_FAN1 ATX12V1 4 SOCKET AM3 VGA1 USB 3.0 T: USB3 ... T: USB3 B: USB4 Top: RJ-45 SATAII_4 (PORT 1.1) NVIDIA 7 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN GeForce 8 7025 / BIOS 18 USB3_1_2 nForce ROM 9 CLRCMOS1 LAN PHY PCIE1 630a 1 CHA_FAN1 RoHS 10 N68-GS4/USB3 FX CI1 11 AUDIO CODEC CMOS BATTERY PCIE2 1 Super I/O PCI1 HD_AUDIO1 1 SPEAKER1 1 PLED PWRBTN PANEL 1 1 HDLED RESET LPT1 1 1 USB5_6 US7_8...
1.3 Motherboard Layout N68-GS4/USB3 FX R2.0: 12 3 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard COM1 ATXPWR1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) CPU_FAN1 ATX12V1 4 SOCKET AM3 VGA1 USB 3.0 T: USB3 ... T: USB3 B: USB4 Top: RJ-45 SATAII_4 (PORT 1.1) NVIDIA 7 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN GeForce 8 7025 / BIOS 18 USB3_1_2 nForce ROM 9 CLRCMOS1 LAN PHY PCIE1 630a 1 CHA_FAN1 RoHS 10 N68-GS4/USB3 FX CI1 11 AUDIO CODEC CMOS BATTERY PCIE2 1 Super I/O PCI1 HD_AUDIO1 1 SPEAKER1 1 PLED PWRBTN PANEL 1 1 HDLED RESET LPT1 1 1 USB5_6 US7_8...
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N68-GS4 FX R2.0: 12 3 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard COM1 ATXPWR1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) CPU_FAN1 ATX12V1 4 SOCKET AM3 VGA1 Top: LINE ... 0.0) SATAII_2 (PORT 0.1) 6 USB 2.0 T: USB3 B: USB4 Top: RJ-45 SATAII_3 (PORT 1.0) SATAII_4 (PORT 1.1) LAN PHY AUDIO CODEC CMOS BATTERY PCIE1 NVIDIA GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a N68-GS4 FX PCIE2 PCI1 7 8 BIOS ROM CLRCMOS1 1 CHA_FAN1 RoHS 9 10 CI1 11 1 Super I/O HD_AUDIO1 1 SPEAKER1 1 PLED PWRBTN PANEL 1 1 HDLED RESET LPT1 1 1 USB5_6 US7_8 1 17 16 15 14 13 12...
N68-GS4 FX R2.0: 12 3 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard COM1 ATXPWR1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) CPU_FAN1 ATX12V1 4 SOCKET AM3 VGA1 Top: LINE ... 0.0) SATAII_2 (PORT 0.1) 6 USB 2.0 T: USB3 B: USB4 Top: RJ-45 SATAII_3 (PORT 1.0) SATAII_4 (PORT 1.1) LAN PHY AUDIO CODEC CMOS BATTERY PCIE1 NVIDIA GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a N68-GS4 FX PCIE2 PCI1 7 8 BIOS ROM CLRCMOS1 1 CHA_FAN1 RoHS 9 10 CI1 11 1 Super I/O HD_AUDIO1 1 SPEAKER1 1 PLED PWRBTN PANEL 1 1 HDLED RESET LPT1 1 1 USB5_6 US7_8 1 17 16 15 14 13 12...
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...system setup parameters. If no jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is "Open". Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the ...power supply. If you to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do not clear ...the CMOS right after you update the BIOS. Jumper Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.10 or 11, No. 9) Setting 1_2 2_3 Default Clear...
...system setup parameters. If no jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is "Open". Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the ...power supply. If you to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do not clear ...the CMOS right after you update the BIOS. Jumper Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.10 or 11, No. 9) Setting 1_2 2_3 Default Clear...
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...to locate and load the Operating System Security To set up the default system device to get into the sub screen. 22 Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main To set up the system time/date information OC Tweaker To set up overclocking ...features Advanced To set up the advanced BIOS features H/W Monitor To display current hardware status Boot To set up the computer. 3. You may not exactly match what you start up the...
...to locate and load the Operating System Security To set up the default system device to get into the sub screen. 22 Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main To set up the system time/date information OC Tweaker To set up overclocking ...features Advanced To set up the advanced BIOS features H/W Monitor To display current hardware status Boot To set up the computer. 3. You may not exactly match what you start up the...
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...Screen or 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. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. N68-GS4/USB3 FX R2.0: BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System ...Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Thu 08/10/2015] BIOS Version : N68-GS4/USB3 FX R2.0 P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Athlon (tm) II X3...
...Screen or 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. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. N68-GS4/USB3 FX R2.0: BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System ...Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Thu 08/10/2015] BIOS Version : N68-GS4/USB3 FX R2.0 P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Athlon (tm) II X3...
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... UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Thu 08/10/2015] BIOS Version : N68-GS4 FX R2.0 P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Athlon (tm) II X3 440 Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 3000MHz Microcode Update : 100F52/1000086 L1 Cache Size : 384KB L2 Cache ...
... UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Thu 08/10/2015] BIOS Version : N68-GS4 FX R2.0 P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Athlon (tm) II X3 440 Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 3000MHz Microcode Update : 100F52/1000086 L1 Cache Size : 384KB L2 Cache ...
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...or triple-core CPU will be done at your CPU and motherboard. When UCC feature is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled]. ASRock UCC ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled]. CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum This feature will boost... PCIE frequency. PCIE Frequency (MHz) Use this option to the quad-core CPU, and 25 As long as a simple switch of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you can unlock the extra CPU core to enjoy an instant performance boost. 3 . 3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen...
...or triple-core CPU will be done at your CPU and motherboard. When UCC feature is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled]. ASRock UCC ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled]. CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum This feature will boost... PCIE frequency. PCIE Frequency (MHz) Use this option to the quad-core CPU, and 25 As long as a simple switch of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you can unlock the extra CPU core to enjoy an instant performance boost. 3 . 3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen...
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...Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit CPU Configuration Overclock Mode 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 AMD Turbo Core Technology AMD IO C-State Support CPU Active Core Control [Auto] [200] [100] [Enabled] [3] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [...
...Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit CPU Configuration Overclock Mode 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 AMD Turbo Core Technology AMD IO C-State Support CPU Active Core Control [Auto] [200] [100] [Enabled] [3] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [...
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... This feature allows you to adjust the value of the standard values as listed: [400MHz DDR3_800], [533MHz DDR3_1066], [667MHz DDR3_1333] and [800MHz DDR3_1600]. Memory Timing BIOS SETUP UTILITY OC Tweaker Memory Timing Power Down Enable Bank Interleaving Channel Interleaving CAS Latency (CL) TRCD TRP TRAS Command Rate TRC TRTP TWR TRFC...
... This feature allows you to adjust the value of the standard values as listed: [400MHz DDR3_800], [533MHz DDR3_1066], [667MHz DDR3_1333] and [800MHz DDR3_1600]. Memory Timing BIOS SETUP UTILITY OC Tweaker Memory Timing Power Down Enable Bank Interleaving Channel Interleaving CAS Latency (CL) TRCD TRP TRAS Command Rate TRC TRTP TWR TRFC...
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...set the configurations for CPU WARNING : Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your system after.... 3.4 Advanced Screen In this section, you may cause system to malfunction. Just launch this tool and save the new BIOS file to update system BIOS without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration ...
...set the configurations for CPU WARNING : Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your system after.... 3.4 Advanced Screen In this section, you may cause system to malfunction. Just launch this tool and save the new BIOS file to update system BIOS without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration ...
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... option is [Enabled]. Cool 'n' Quiet Use this item to [Enabled]. The default value is set this item to [Disabled] if above issue occurs. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Cool 'n' Quiet Secure Virtual Machine Enhanced Halt State (C1E) [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and...
... option is [Enabled]. Cool 'n' Quiet Use this item to [Enabled]. The default value is set this item to [Disabled] if above issue occurs. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Cool 'n' Quiet Secure Virtual Machine Enhanced Halt State (C1E) [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and...
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... will switch the PCI Bus scanning order while searching for the onboard HD Audio feature. Configuration options: [PCI], [Onboard] and [PCI Express]. 31 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Onboard LAN Onboard HD Audio Front Panel Share Memory Primary Graphics Adapter [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [PCI] Auto/Enable/Disable...
... will switch the PCI Bus scanning order while searching for the onboard HD Audio feature. Configuration options: [PCI], [Onboard] and [PCI Express]. 31 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Onboard LAN Onboard HD Audio Front Panel Share Memory Primary Graphics Adapter [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [PCI] Auto/Enable/Disable...
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... turn on the system from the power-soft-off mode. RTC Alarm Power On Use this motherboard to submit Windows® certification. 32 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Settings Suspend To RAM Away Mode Support Restore on STR Resume" will enable this item to enable or disable ACPI HPET...
... turn on the system from the power-soft-off mode. RTC Alarm Power On Use this motherboard to submit Windows® certification. 32 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Settings Suspend To RAM Away Mode Support Restore on STR Resume" will enable this item to enable or disable ACPI HPET...
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...and [RAID]. * If you select [RAID] mode, SATA / SATAII HDDs can not be accessed until you finish configuring RAID functions in NVIDIA BIOS / Windows RAID Utility. * If you want to operate RAID function on SATA / SATAII HDDs, please do not change the setting of this... item to enable or disable the "Onboard SATA Controller" feature. 3.4.4 Storage Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Storage Configuration Onboard SATA Controller SATA Operation Mode SATAII_1 SATAII_2 SATAII_3 SATAII_4 [Enabled] [IDE] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [...
...and [RAID]. * If you select [RAID] mode, SATA / SATAII HDDs can not be accessed until you finish configuring RAID functions in NVIDIA BIOS / Windows RAID Utility. * If you want to operate RAID function on SATA / SATAII HDDs, please do not change the setting of this... item to enable or disable the "Onboard SATA Controller" feature. 3.4.4 Storage Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Storage Configuration Onboard SATA Controller SATA Operation Mode SATAII_1 SATAII_2 SATAII_3 SATAII_4 [Enabled] [IDE] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [...
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3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced PCI / PnP Settings PCI Latency Timer PCI IDE BusMaster [32] [Enabled] Value in this item to keep the default value unless ...
3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced PCI / PnP Settings PCI Latency Timer PCI IDE BusMaster [32] [Enabled] Value in this item to keep the default value unless ...