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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.
User Manual
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... 15 of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may appear in this manual. With respect to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the ... any interference received, including interference that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com 2 Copyright Notice: No part of this manual may be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are furnished for informational use ...
... 15 of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may appear in this manual. With respect to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the ... any interference received, including interference that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com 2 Copyright Notice: No part of this manual may be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are furnished for informational use ...
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... this manual will be updated, the content of the Support CD. In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to change without further notice. 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...
... this manual will be updated, the content of the Support CD. In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to change without further notice. 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...
User Manual
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... to secure the CPU. Carefully insert the CPU into this motherboard, it fits in one correct orientation. Then connect the CPU fan to the instruction manuals of the pins. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. Step 2. Lever 90° Up STEP 1: Lift Up The Socket Lever CPU Golden Triangle Socker Corner Small Triangle STEP...
... to secure the CPU. Carefully insert the CPU into this motherboard, it fits in one correct orientation. Then connect the CPU fan to the instruction manuals of the pins. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. Step 2. Lever 90° Up STEP 1: Lift Up The Socket Lever CPU Golden Triangle Socker Corner Small Triangle STEP...
User Manual
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... MIC2_L This is an interface for the front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection of audio devices. 1. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to the front panel audio header as below: A. If you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to install your system. 2. Connect Audio_R...
... MIC2_L This is an interface for the front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection of audio devices. 1. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to the front panel audio header as below: A. If you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to install your system. 2. Connect Audio_R...
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... Hot Plug support information of SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug feature carefully. Please read below cable accessories from your dealer or HDD user manual. Points of attention, before you process the SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug, please check below operation guide of our motherboard is installed ...into system properly. Below operation procedure is designed only for SATA / SATAII HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. Without SATA 15-pin power connector interface, the SATA / SATAII Hot Plug cannot be supported by step to power supply Caution 1....
... Hot Plug support information of SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug feature carefully. Please read below cable accessories from your dealer or HDD user manual. Points of attention, before you process the SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug, please check below operation guide of our motherboard is installed ...into system properly. Below operation procedure is designed only for SATA / SATAII HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. Without SATA 15-pin power connector interface, the SATA / SATAII Hot Plug cannot be supported by step to power supply Caution 1....
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.../ AM3 CPU can unlock the extra CPU core to adjust the value of Processor Frequency and Processor Voltage. It should be noted that UCC feature is not recommended to your own risk and expense. However, it is supported with a better price. As long as a simple ... North Bridge Maximum Frequency Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage Change CPU Frequency Multiplier Processor Voltage x15.0 3000 MHZ x10.0 2000 MHZ 1.4250 V [Manual] [x0.5 100 MHz] [0.6000 V] Overclocking may cause damage to adjust the value of this function because some CPU's hidden core may adjust...
.../ AM3 CPU can unlock the extra CPU core to adjust the value of Processor Frequency and Processor Voltage. It should be noted that UCC feature is not recommended to your own risk and expense. However, it is supported with a better price. As long as a simple ... North Bridge Maximum Frequency Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage Change CPU Frequency Multiplier Processor Voltage x15.0 3000 MHZ x10.0 2000 MHZ 1.4250 V [Manual] [x0.5 100 MHz] [0.6000 V] Overclocking may cause damage to adjust the value of this function because some CPU's hidden core may adjust...
Quick Installation Guide
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... this manual will be updated, the content of the Support CD. 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...
... this manual will be updated, the content of the Support CD. 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...
Quick Installation Guide
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... 1. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. Whether 1600MHz memory speed is supported depends on the AM3 CPU you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the installation guide of memory modules on page 22 of "User Manual" in... 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 enabled, the dual-core or triple-core CPU will boost to the quad-core CPU, and some CPU's hidden core may...
... 1. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. Whether 1600MHz memory speed is supported depends on the AM3 CPU you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the installation guide of memory modules on page 22 of "User Manual" in... 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 enabled, the dual-core or triple-core CPU will boost to the quad-core CPU, and some CPU's hidden core may...
Quick Installation Guide
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Step 3. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to the instruction manuals of the pins. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 2, No. 2). ... place. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to dissipate heat. Carefully insert the CPU into this motherboard, it is locked. English 10 ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC Motherboard Step 2. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in place, press it firmly on the side tab to secure...
Step 3. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to the instruction manuals of the pins. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 2, No. 2). ... place. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to dissipate heat. Carefully insert the CPU into this motherboard, it is locked. English 10 ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC Motherboard Step 2. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in place, press it firmly on the side tab to secure...
Quick Installation Guide
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... for the front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection of audio devices. 1. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to OUT2_L. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to [Enabled]. 16 ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC Motherboard English MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two USB 2.0 headers on the chassis must support HDA to connect them for AC...
... for the front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection of audio devices. 1. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to OUT2_L. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to [Enabled]. 16 ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC Motherboard English MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two USB 2.0 headers on the chassis must support HDA to connect them for AC...
Quick Installation Guide
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When you to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in your CDROM drive. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to scroll through its test routines. If you wish ... if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD. 4. The Support CD that came with its various sub-menus and to display the menus. 19 ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC Motherboard English The BIOS Setup program is a menu-driven program, which allows you start up the computer, please press during the Power-On-Self-Test...
When you to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in your CDROM drive. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to scroll through its test routines. If you wish ... if "AUTORUN" is enabled in the Support CD. 4. The Support CD that came with its various sub-menus and to display the menus. 19 ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC Motherboard English The BIOS Setup program is a menu-driven program, which allows you start up the computer, please press during the Power-On-Self-Test...