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All rights reserved. 1 N68-GS3 / N68-S3 User Manual Version 1.3 Published November 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC.
All rights reserved. 1 N68-GS3 / N68-S3 User Manual Version 1.3 Published November 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC.
User Manual
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... website for purchasing ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 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 / N68-S3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.0-in, 24.4 cm x 17.8 cm) One ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Quick Installation Guide One ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Support CD...
... website for purchasing ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 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 / N68-S3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.0-in, 24.4 cm x 17.8 cm) One ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Quick Installation Guide One ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Support CD...
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.../1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 6) - DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0 - shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 4) - N68-GS3 Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Max. Supports D-Sub with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Supports... Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 5) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a - N68-S3 Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x...
.../1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 6) - DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0 - shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 4) - N68-GS3 Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Max. Supports D-Sub with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Supports... Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 5) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a - N68-S3 Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x...
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1.3 Motherboard Layout (N68-GS3 / N68-S3) 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 / N68-S3) 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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1.4 I/O Panel (N68-GS3 / N68-S3) 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 Port 9 COM Port 10 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) * For N68-GS3 motherboard, please refer to the table below instructions according to the OS you install. After...
1.4 I/O Panel (N68-GS3 / N68-S3) 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 Port 9 COM Port 10 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) * For N68-GS3 motherboard, please refer to the table below instructions according to the OS you install. After...
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..., it will cause permanent damage to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at single channel mode. 1. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) N68-GS3 / N68-S3 motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to activate Dual...
..., it will cause permanent damage to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot at single channel mode. 1. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) N68-GS3 / N68-S3 motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to activate Dual...
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... Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. N68-GS3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Mon 11/...09/2009] BIOS Version : N68-GS3 P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Athlon (tm) II X3 440 Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 3000MHz Microcode Update : 100F52/1000086 L1 Cache Size ...
... Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. N68-GS3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Mon 11/...09/2009] BIOS Version : N68-GS3 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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... SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Mon 11/09/2009] BIOS Version : N68-S3 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...
... SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Mon 11/09/2009] BIOS Version : N68-S3 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...
Quick Installation Guide
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...including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard English Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this guide are used only for loss of profits, loss of business, loss ...of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages ...
...including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard English Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this guide are used only for loss of profits, loss of business, loss ...of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages ...
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Motherboard Layout (N68-GS3 / N68-S3) 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; Blue) 4 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 5 SATAII Connector (SATAII_2 (PORT 1.1)) 6 ... 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 / N68-S3 Motherboard
Motherboard Layout (N68-GS3 / N68-S3) 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; Blue) 4 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 5 SATAII Connector (SATAII_2 (PORT 1.1)) 6 ... 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 / N68-S3 Motherboard
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... change . Click "Power" to the table below instructions according to enable either Multi-Streaming function or Side Speaker function. 3 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard English If you will be disabled. You can only choose to the OS you install. For Windows® XP / ...function, you are allowed to the front panel audio header. Then you need to connect a front panel audio cable to select "2 Channel" or "4 Channel". I/O Panel (N68-GS3 / N68-S3) 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 ...
... change . Click "Power" to the table below instructions according to enable either Multi-Streaming function or Side Speaker function. 3 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard English If you will be disabled. You can only choose to the OS you install. For Windows® XP / ...function, you are allowed to the front panel audio header. Then you need to connect a front panel audio cable to select "2 Channel" or "4 Channel". I/O Panel (N68-GS3 / N68-S3) 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 ...
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... CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents One ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.0-in, 24.4 cm x 17.8 cm) One ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Quick Installation Guide One ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard English Chapter...
... CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents One ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.0-in, 24.4 cm x 17.8 cm) One ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Quick Installation Guide One ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard English Chapter...
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... 6) - NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a - Max. Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 graphics - shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 2) - N68-GS3 Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Dual...Supports Hyper-Transport Technology - DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0 - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.0-in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 5 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard Max. resolution up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - Support ...
... 6) - NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a - Max. Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 graphics - shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 2) - N68-GS3 Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Dual...Supports Hyper-Transport Technology - DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0 - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.0-in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 5 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard Max. resolution up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - Support ...
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... connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - Hybrid Booster: - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 13) - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 14) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 12) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - Connector - 4 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb...BIOS - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 6 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 7) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy...
... connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - Hybrid Booster: - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 13) - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 14) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 12) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - Connector - 4 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb...BIOS - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 6 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 7) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy...
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... Manual" in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third-party overclocking tools. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you want to adopt DDR3 1600 memory module on our website for the compatible memory modules. Please visit... You can also connect SATA hard disk to our website for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard English CAUTION! 1. Whether 1600MHz memory speed is supported depends on page 18 for proper installation. 4. Power Management for ...
... Manual" in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third-party overclocking tools. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you want to adopt DDR3 1600 memory module on our website for the compatible memory modules. Please visit... You can also connect SATA hard disk to our website for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard English CAUTION! 1. Whether 1600MHz memory speed is supported depends on page 18 for proper installation. 4. Power Management for ...
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... savings. To use FAT32/16/12 file system. 12. The software name itself - This convenient BIOS update tool allows you install the PC system. 8 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard English Just launch this motherboard offers stepless control, it back again. The voltage regulator can only be noted that the OC profile can reduce...
... savings. To use FAT32/16/12 file system. 12. The software name itself - This convenient BIOS update tool allows you install the PC system. 8 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard English Just launch this motherboard offers stepless control, it back again. The voltage regulator can only be noted that the OC profile can reduce...
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... the configuration of the following precautions before you uninstall any motherboard settings. Doing so may cause severe damage to do so may damage the motherboard. 9 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard English Whenever you handle components. 3. Hold components by the edges and do not over-tighten the screws! Pre-installation Precautions Take note of...
... the configuration of the following precautions before you uninstall any motherboard settings. Doing so may cause severe damage to do so may damage the motherboard. 9 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard English Whenever you handle components. 3. Hold components by the edges and do not over-tighten the screws! Pre-installation Precautions Take note of...
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... each other. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to dissipate heat. When the CPU is in good contact with a small triangle. English 10 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to indicate that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in place, press it...
... each other. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to dissipate heat. When the CPU is in good contact with a small triangle. English 10 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to indicate that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in place, press it...
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... or DDR2 memory module into the slot until the retaining clips at single channel mode. 1. Step 2. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) N68-GS3 / N68-S3 motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing... orientation. It will operate at both ends fully snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 11 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard English For dual channel configuration, you always need to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components...
... or DDR2 memory module into the slot until the retaining clips at single channel mode. 1. Step 2. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) N68-GS3 / N68-S3 motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing... orientation. It will operate at both ends fully snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 11 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard English For dual channel configuration, you always need to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components...
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... chassis with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. Keep the screws for PCI Express cards with screws. 12 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard English Step 2. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is used for later use . Installing an expansion card...
... chassis with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. Keep the screws for PCI Express cards with screws. 12 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard English Step 2. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is used for later use . Installing an expansion card...