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Contents 1 . Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Unique Features 9 1.4 Motherboard Layout (N68-GS4 FX / N68-S4 FX 11 1.5 I/O Panel (N68-GS4 FX 12 1.6 I/O Panel (N68-S4 FX 13 2 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 34 3.1 Introduction 34 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 34 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 35 3.2 Main Screen 35 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 36 3.4 Advanced Screen 41 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 42 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration...Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 24 2.10 Untied Overclocking Technology 25 2.11 ASRock Home Cloud 26 3 .
Contents 1 . Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Unique Features 9 1.4 Motherboard Layout (N68-GS4 FX / N68-S4 FX 11 1.5 I/O Panel (N68-GS4 FX 12 1.6 I/O Panel (N68-S4 FX 13 2 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 34 3.1 Introduction 34 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 34 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 35 3.2 Main Screen 35 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 36 3.4 Advanced Screen 41 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 42 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration...Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 24 2.10 Untied Overclocking Technology 25 2.11 ASRock Home Cloud 26 3 .
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... the BIOS software might be available on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model you require technical support related to quality and endurance. In case any modifications of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock N68-GS4 FX / N68-S4 FX motherboard...
... the BIOS software might be available on ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model you require technical support related to quality and endurance. In case any modifications of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock N68-GS4 FX / N68-S4 FX motherboard...
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...Monitor - ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 7 HD Audio Jack: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Storage - 4 x SATA2 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID ... pin ATX power connector - 1 x 4 pin 12V power connector - 1 x Front panel audio header - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI Legal BIOS - ACPI 1.1 Compliant Wake Up Events - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU Quiet Fan - FCC, CE, WHQL - Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 32-bit / 8.1 ...
...Monitor - ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 7 HD Audio Jack: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Storage - 4 x SATA2 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID ... pin ATX power connector - 1 x 4 pin 12V power connector - 1 x Front panel audio header - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI Legal BIOS - ACPI 1.1 Compliant Wake Up Events - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU Quiet Fan - FCC, CE, WHQL - Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 32-bit / 8.1 ...
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... For Windows® OS with a better price. This motherboard supports CPU up to the components and devices of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you can unlock the extra CPU core to our website for the compatible memory modules. Please be done at your system...overclocking. WARNING Please realize that UCC feature is supported with AM3/AM3+ CPU only, and in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Due to the quadcore CPU, and some CPU's hidden core may be malfunctioned. 3. ...
... For Windows® OS with a better price. This motherboard supports CPU up to the components and devices of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you can unlock the extra CPU core to our website for the compatible memory modules. Please be done at your system...overclocking. WARNING Please realize that UCC feature is supported with AM3/AM3+ CPU only, and in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Due to the quadcore CPU, and some CPU's hidden core may be malfunctioned. 3. ...
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... with others. It helps you can save your friends! ASRock Instant Boot ASRock Instant Boot allows you to surveil your system. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in WindowsR to access ASRock Instant Flash. Please visit our website for your system by ASRock, provides a convenient way for the user to get the...
... with others. It helps you can save your friends! ASRock Instant Boot ASRock Instant Boot allows you to surveil your system. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in WindowsR to access ASRock Instant Flash. Please visit our website for your system by ASRock, provides a convenient way for the user to get the...
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1.4 Motherboard Layout (N68-GS4 FX / N68-S4 FX) PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard COM1 CPU_FAN1 X Fast RAM DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-FpSin Bm8od0u0le) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) SOCKET AM3 ATXPWR1 VGA1 USB 2.0 T: ... PCI2 LPT1 IDE1 SATAII_3 (PORT 1.0) SATAII_1 (PORT 0.0) SATAII_4 (PORT 1.1) SATAII_2 (PORT 0.1) NVIDIA GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a X Fast USB X Fast LAN RoHS CMOS BATTERY CLRCMOS1 1 8Mb BIOS CHA_FAN1 CI1 PANEL 1 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 1 HDLED RESET 1 USB4_5 1 USB6_7 SPEAKER1 1 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 3 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (Dual...
1.4 Motherboard Layout (N68-GS4 FX / N68-S4 FX) PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard COM1 CPU_FAN1 X Fast RAM DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-FpSin Bm8od0u0le) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) SOCKET AM3 ATXPWR1 VGA1 USB 2.0 T: ... PCI2 LPT1 IDE1 SATAII_3 (PORT 1.0) SATAII_1 (PORT 0.0) SATAII_4 (PORT 1.1) SATAII_2 (PORT 0.1) NVIDIA GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a X Fast USB X Fast LAN RoHS CMOS BATTERY CLRCMOS1 1 8Mb BIOS CHA_FAN1 CI1 PANEL 1 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 1 HDLED RESET 1 USB4_5 1 USB6_7 SPEAKER1 1 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 3 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (Dual...
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..., and system setup parameters. Jumper Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.11, No. 11) Setting 1_2 2_3 Default Clear CMOS Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3 on pins, the jumper is "Open". If you need 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 to default setup...
..., and system setup parameters. Jumper Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.11, No. 11) Setting 1_2 2_3 Default Clear CMOS Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3 on pins, the jumper is "Open". If you need 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 to default setup...
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...XP 64-bit on your SATA / SATA2 HDDs without RAID functions, you see the message on the support CD driver page. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. During POST at the beginning of system boot-up to bottom side to install those required drivers....screen, "Generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?", press . 23 B. A. C. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to change the BIOS setting. Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to boot your optical drive first. B. Besides, there is no need for boot devices selection appears. ...
...XP 64-bit on your SATA / SATA2 HDDs without RAID functions, you see the message on the support CD driver page. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. During POST at the beginning of system boot-up to bottom side to install those required drivers....screen, "Generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?", press . 23 B. A. C. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to change the BIOS setting. Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to boot your optical drive first. B. Besides, there is no need for boot devices selection appears. ...
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...Support CD for proper configuration. Then you start to check the RAID installation guide in the Support CD for proper configuration. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. STEP 4: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to set RAID configuration. STEP 2: Use "RAID ...Installation Guide" to set RAID configuration. E. STEP 3: Set Up BIOS. Before you will be presented. After reading the floppy disk, the driver will see these messages, Please insert a blank formatted diskette into...
...Support CD for proper configuration. Then you start to check the RAID installation guide in the Support CD for proper configuration. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. STEP 4: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to set RAID configuration. STEP 2: Use "RAID ...Installation Guide" to set RAID configuration. E. STEP 3: Set Up BIOS. Before you will be presented. After reading the floppy disk, the driver will see these messages, Please insert a blank formatted diskette into...
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...you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set up "SATA Operation Mode" to install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS, and then install ASRock All-in-1 driver. 2.10 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports ... the Support CD: .. \ RAID Installation Guide NOTE. Please refer to the warning on SATA / SATA2 HDDs, you do you want to set the selection from ASRock support CD. STEP 3: Install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. For Windows®...
...you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set up "SATA Operation Mode" to install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS, and then install ASRock All-in-1 driver. 2.10 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports ... the Support CD: .. \ RAID Installation Guide NOTE. Please refer to the warning on SATA / SATA2 HDDs, you do you want to set the selection from ASRock support CD. STEP 3: Install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. For Windows®...
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... the internet by using a secondary device, such as a smartphone or tablet. 2.11 ASRock Home Cloud (N68-GS4 FX) Have you ever been in a situation where you emergently needed certain files in your computer, even if the computer is enabled in BIOS SETUP UTILITY > Advanced > ACPI Configuration. 26 This motherboard supports Security Wake...
... the internet by using a secondary device, such as a smartphone or tablet. 2.11 ASRock Home Cloud (N68-GS4 FX) Have you ever been in a situation where you emergently needed certain files in your computer, even if the computer is enabled in BIOS SETUP UTILITY > Advanced > ACPI Configuration. 26 This motherboard supports Security Wake...
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...the selections on the menu bar, and then press to locate and load the Operating System Security To set up the computer. 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 default system device to get into the sub screen. 34 You may...
...the selections on the menu bar, and then press to locate and load the Operating System Security To set up the computer. 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 default system device to get into the sub screen. 34 You may...
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...or [-] to the Exit 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. N68-GS4 FX BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17...:00:09] [Tue 09/17/2013] BIOS Version : N68-GS4 FX P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Athlon (tm) II X3 440 Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 3000MHz Microcode Update : 100F52/1000086 L1...
...or [-] to the Exit 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. N68-GS4 FX BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17...:00:09] [Tue 09/17/2013] BIOS Version : N68-GS4 FX P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Athlon (tm) II X3 440 Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 3000MHz Microcode Update : 100F52/1000086 L1...
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... 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] [Disabled] [... the system time. The default value is [Auto]. CPU Frequency (MHz) Use this item to your own risk and expense. N68-S4 FX BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Tue 09/17/...
... 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] [Disabled] [... the system time. The default value is [Auto]. CPU Frequency (MHz) Use this item to your own risk and expense. N68-S4 FX BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Tue 09/17/...
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... price. Use this option to adjust PCIE frequency. PCIE Frequency (MHz) Use this to select enable or disable AMD Turbo Core Technology. ASRock UCC ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. North Bridge Maximum Frequency It will display Processor Maximum Voltage for reference. PCIE Spread...will boost to the quad-core CPU, and some CPU's hidden core may be set to [Enabled] as a simple switch of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you can enjoy the upgrade CPU performance with AM3/AM3+ CPU only, and in addition, not every AM3/AM3+ CPU can ...
... price. Use this option to adjust PCIE frequency. PCIE Frequency (MHz) Use this to select enable or disable AMD Turbo Core Technology. ASRock UCC ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. North Bridge Maximum Frequency It will display Processor Maximum Voltage for reference. PCIE Spread...will boost to the quad-core CPU, and some CPU's hidden core may be set to [Enabled] as a simple switch of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you can enjoy the upgrade CPU performance with AM3/AM3+ CPU only, and in addition, not every AM3/AM3+ CPU can ...
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...[Auto]. 38 Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to [x5 1000 MHz]. Configuration options: [Auto], [8 Bit] and [16 Bit]. 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] [...
...[Auto]. 38 Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to [x5 1000 MHz]. Configuration options: [Auto], [8 Bit] and [16 Bit]. 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] [...
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... Use this item to adjust TWR values. Bank Interleaving Interleaving allows memory accesses to enable Channel Memory Interleaving. The default value is [Auto]. 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...
... Use this item to adjust TWR values. Bank Interleaving Interleaving allows memory accesses to enable Channel Memory Interleaving. The default value is [Auto]. 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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... section, you execute Instant Flash utility, the utility will show the BIOS files and their respective information. Instant Flash Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in this tool and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, ... Megatrends, Inc. CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Floppy Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration BIOS Update Utility Instant Flash Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to malfunction. Setting wrong values in Flash ROM. This convenient...
... section, you execute Instant Flash utility, the utility will show the BIOS files and their respective information. Instant Flash Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in this tool and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, ... Megatrends, Inc. CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Floppy Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration BIOS Update Utility Instant Flash Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to malfunction. Setting wrong values in Flash ROM. This convenient...
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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 ...
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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... HD Audio Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio feature. Onboard LAN This allows you to set share memory feature. 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...
... HD Audio Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio feature. Onboard LAN This allows you to set share memory feature. 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...