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... cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment 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 Installation Guide One ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC Support CD Two...
... cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment 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 Installation Guide One ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC Support CD Two...
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... CAUTION 7) - DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0 - shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 3) - N68-S3 UCC Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Max. Supports D-Sub with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Max. N68-GS3 UCC Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel...
... CAUTION 7) - DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0 - shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 3) - N68-S3 UCC Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Max. Supports D-Sub with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Max. N68-GS3 UCC Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel...
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...), NCQ and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 12) - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 8) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x Print port header - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 11) - Chassis Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan - FCC, CE * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www...
...), NCQ and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 12) - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 8) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x Print port header - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 11) - Chassis Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan - FCC, CE * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www...
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... read the installation guide of memory modules on this function because some CPU, including quad-core CPU, can unlock the extra CPU core to 95W. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 6. Due to the memory support list on page 28 for possible damage caused by the chipset vendor... SATAII connector, please read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on our website for CPU support list. Please refer to our website for the compatible memory modules. WARNING Please realize that UCC feature is supported with AM2+ / AM3 CPU only, and in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using...
... read the installation guide of memory modules on this function because some CPU, including quad-core CPU, can unlock the extra CPU core to 95W. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 6. Due to the memory support list on page 28 for possible damage caused by the chipset vendor... SATAII connector, please read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on our website for CPU support list. Please refer to our website for the compatible memory modules. WARNING Please realize that UCC feature is supported with AM2+ / AM3 CPU only, and in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using...
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... connector on this motherboard, please connect it to this connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug ... match the black wire to this connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. Please connect the chassis speaker to the ground pin. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.10 No. 12) PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND 1 DUMMY RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ 1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V GND +12V CHA_FAN_SPEED ...
... connector on this motherboard, please connect it to this connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug ... match the black wire to this connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. Please connect the chassis speaker to the ground pin. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.10 No. 12) PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND 1 DUMMY RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ 1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V GND +12V CHA_FAN_SPEED ...
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... RAID configuration by using the Windows RAID installation guide in the following path in BIOS first. page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive again to [RAID] in our Support CD: .. \ I386 (For Windows® VistaTM OS) .. \ AMD64 (For Windows® VistaTM 64-bit OS)... the fixed mode so that , please insert Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into your system. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit users, you do you want to manage (create, convert...
... RAID configuration by using the Windows RAID installation guide in the following path in BIOS first. page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive again to [RAID] in our Support CD: .. \ I386 (For Windows® VistaTM OS) .. \ AMD64 (For Windows® VistaTM 64-bit OS)... the fixed mode so that , please insert Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into your system. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit users, you do you want to manage (create, convert...
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... addition, not every AM2+ / AM3 CPU can unlock the extra CPU core to enjoy an instant performance boost. Unlock CPU Core UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. Configuration options: [Auto], [8 Bit] and [16 Bit]. Multiplier/Voltage Change This item is set to [Auto] by default. When UCC feature is supported with a better price. BIOS SETUP...
... addition, not every AM2+ / AM3 CPU can unlock the extra CPU core to enjoy an instant performance boost. Unlock CPU Core UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. Configuration options: [Auto], [8 Bit] and [16 Bit]. Multiplier/Voltage Change This item is set to [Auto] by default. When UCC feature is supported with a better price. BIOS SETUP...
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... item to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. Enhance Halt State All processors support the Halt State (C1). The default value is [Enabled]. Please set this item to enable or disable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology....Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory freq., and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. Configuration options: [Enabled...
... item to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. Enhance Halt State All processors support the Halt State (C1). The default value is [Enabled]. Please set this item to enable or disable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology....Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory freq., and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. Configuration options: [Enabled...
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... setup and information of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for specific information about the model you are using.
... setup and information of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for specific information about the model you are using.
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... 630a - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 3) - Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 5) - Supports D-Sub with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0 - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.0-in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 5 ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC Motherboard Support DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered...
... 630a - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 3) - Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 5) - Supports D-Sub with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0 - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.0-in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 5 ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC Motherboard Support DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered...
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... Plug" functions (see CAUTION 13) - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support Support CD - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 8) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x Print port header - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - FCC, CE * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 6 ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC Motherboard Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version...
... Plug" functions (see CAUTION 13) - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support Support CD - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 8) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x Print port header - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - FCC, CE * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 6 ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC Motherboard Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version...
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...-core or triple-core CPU will boost to the quad-core CPU, and some CPU's hidden core may be noted that there is supported depends on page 11 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 CAUTION! 1. Please...
...-core or triple-core CPU will boost to the quad-core CPU, and some CPU's hidden core may be noted that there is supported depends on page 11 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 CAUTION! 1. Please...
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... connect the CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to this header. To use the 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 17 ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC Motherboard Though ... p.2 No. 4) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.2 No...
... connect the CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to this header. To use the 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 17 ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC Motherboard Though ... p.2 No. 4) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.2 No...
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...HDDs without RAID functions, you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 18 ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC Motherboard Before you to install Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on the support CD driver page. Please refer to the warning on page 7..., FSB enjoys better margin due to install those required drivers. Therefore, CPU FSB is no need for detailed procedures: ..\ RAID Installation Guide English 2.11 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses...
...HDDs without RAID functions, you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 18 ASRock N68-GS3 UCC / N68-S3 UCC Motherboard Before you to install Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on the support CD driver page. Please refer to the warning on page 7..., FSB enjoys better margin due to install those required drivers. Therefore, CPU FSB is no need for detailed procedures: ..\ RAID Installation Guide English 2.11 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses...