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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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... motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. 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...
... motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. 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...
Quick Installation Guide
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...Legislature. With respect to the contents of this guide. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device ...ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published November 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3...
...Legislature. With respect to the contents of this guide. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device ...ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published November 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3...
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... 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;
... 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;
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... you will be disabled. After restarting your system. You can only choose to enable either Multi-Streaming function or Side Speaker function. 3 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard English For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Speaker".... computer, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. Please follow below for the LAN port LED indications. 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 ...
... you will be disabled. After restarting your system. You can only choose to enable either Multi-Streaming function or Side Speaker function. 3 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard English For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Speaker".... computer, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. Please follow below for the LAN port LED indications. 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 ...
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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 It...
... 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 It...
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...D-Sub with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.0-in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 5 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 graphics - resolution up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. Supports Wake-On...-LAN I /O - N68-S3 Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Max. DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0 - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN ...
...D-Sub with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.0-in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 5 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 graphics - resolution up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. Supports Wake-On...-LAN I /O - N68-S3 Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Max. DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0 - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN ...
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...information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 6 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 13) - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 9) - CPU Quiet Fan - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 12) - ...® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant Certifications - Supports jumperfree - AMI Legal BIOS - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 7) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x Print port header ...
...information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 6 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 13) - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 9) - CPU Quiet Fan - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 12) - ...® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant Certifications - Supports jumperfree - AMI Legal BIOS - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 7) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x Print port header ...
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... caused by hardware monitor function and overclock your own risk and expense. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard English We are not responsible for details. 3. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor...hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on this motherboard, please refer to 95W. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 5. Please refer to SATAII connector directly. 8. You can also connect SATA hard disk to our website for USB ...
... caused by hardware monitor function and overclock your own risk and expense. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard English We are not responsible for details. 3. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor...hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on this motherboard, please refer to 95W. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 5. Please refer to SATAII connector directly. 8. You can also connect SATA hard disk to our website for USB ...
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..., it is a BIOS flash utility embedded in advance. To improve heat dissipation, remember to update system BIOS without sacrificing computing performance. ASRock Instant Flash is not recommended to get the same OC settings as a profile and share with others. Although this utility, you can ...resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the same motherboard. 13. Before you install the PC system. 8 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard English Please visit our website for the user to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. With this motherboard offers ...
..., it is a BIOS flash utility embedded in advance. To improve heat dissipation, remember to update system BIOS without sacrificing computing performance. ASRock Instant Flash is not recommended to get the same OC settings as a profile and share with others. Although this utility, you can ...resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the same motherboard. 13. Before you install the PC system. 8 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard English Please visit our website for the user to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. With this motherboard offers ...
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... supply. Also remember to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 9 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard English Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in , 24.4 cm x 17.8 cm) motherboard. To avoid...
... supply. Also remember to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 9 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard English Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in , 24.4 cm x 17.8 cm) motherboard. To avoid...
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... the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 2, No. 2). Step 2. Step 3. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. For proper installation, please kindly refer to a 90o angle. English 10 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in one correct orientation. Unlock the...
... the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 2, No. 2). Step 2. Step 3. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. For proper installation, please kindly refer to a 90o angle. English 10 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in one correct orientation. Unlock the...
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... identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) memory modules in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 11 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard English 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. Otherwise, it is...
... identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) memory modules in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 11 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard English 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. Otherwise, it is...
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... make sure that you start the installation. Keep the screws for the card before you intend to use . Align the card connector with screws. 12 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard English Fasten the card to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There...
... make sure that you start the installation. Keep the screws for the card before you intend to use . Align the card connector with screws. 12 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard English Fasten the card to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There...
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... VGA card to enter BIOS setup. With the internal onboard VGA and the external add-on PCI Express VGA card. G. Click the number "2" icon. 13 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard English
... VGA card to enter BIOS setup. With the internal onboard VGA and the external add-on PCI Express VGA card. G. Click the number "2" icon. 13 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard English
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... Setting PS2_USB_PW1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable (see p.2, No. 13) Default Clear CMOS Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you move items from the power supply. English 14 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard Repeat steps A through C for PS/2 or USB wake up the system first, and then shut it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided...
... Setting PS2_USB_PW1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable (see p.2, No. 13) Default Clear CMOS Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you move items from the power supply. English 14 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard Repeat steps A through C for PS/2 or USB wake up the system first, and then shut it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided...
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... up to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII connector on the motherboard. SATAII_3 SATAII_1 (PORT 2.0) (PORT 1.0) SATAII_4 SATAII_2 (PORT 2.1) (PORT 1.1) English 15 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard Primary IDE connector (Blue) (39-pin IDE1, see p.2 No. 6) connect the blue end to the motherboard connect the black end to the IDE devices...
... up to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII connector on the motherboard. SATAII_3 SATAII_1 (PORT 2.0) (PORT 1.0) SATAII_4 SATAII_2 (PORT 2.1) (PORT 1.1) English 15 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard Primary IDE connector (Blue) (39-pin IDE1, see p.2 No. 6) connect the blue end to the motherboard connect the black end to the IDE devices...
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... Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. C. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two USB 2.0 headers on the chassis must support HDA to [Enabled]. 16 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard English Enter Advanced Settings, and then select Chipset Configuration. Set the Front Panel Control option from [Auto] to function correctly. Each USB 2.0 header can...
... Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. C. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two USB 2.0 headers on the chassis must support HDA to [Enabled]. 16 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard English Enter Advanced Settings, and then select Chipset Configuration. Set the Front Panel Control option from [Auto] to function correctly. Each USB 2.0 header can...
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... 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 / N68-S3 Motherboard CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 17) This header accommodates several system front panel functions.
... 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 / N68-S3 Motherboard CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 17) This header accommodates several system front panel functions.
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... / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit on the support CD driver page. Besides, there is no need for you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 18 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard Then, the drivers compatible to your SATA / SATAII HDDs with ATX 12V plug to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit...
... / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit on the support CD driver page. Besides, there is no need for you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 18 ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 Motherboard Then, the drivers compatible to your SATA / SATAII HDDs with ATX 12V plug to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit...