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N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX User Manual Version 1.0 Published September 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1
N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX User Manual Version 1.0 Published September 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1
User Manual
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... special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for a particular purpose. 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 change without written consent of... any means, except duplication of documentation by ASRock. Copyright Notice: No part of this manual may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com 2 Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in the manual or product. This device complies with Part ...
... special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for a particular purpose. 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 change without written consent of... any means, except duplication of documentation by ASRock. Copyright Notice: No part of this manual may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com 2 Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in the manual or product. This device complies with Part ...
User Manual
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... manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. Introduction Thank you are using. In this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX 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-VGS3 FX / N68...
... manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. Introduction Thank you are using. In this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX 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-VGS3 FX / N68...
User Manual
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... installation, please kindly refer to improve heat dissipation. Step 2. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the instruction manuals of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is in one correct orientation.
... installation, please kindly refer to improve heat dissipation. Step 2. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the instruction manuals of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is in one correct orientation.
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 Ground (GND). C. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. Connect Ground (GND) to install your system. 2. Print...
... 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 Ground (GND). C. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. Connect Ground (GND) to install your system. 2. Print...
User Manual
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... SATAII HDD Hot Plug feature carefully. Make sure to use the SATA power cable & data cable, which are from your dealer or HDD user manual. Please follow below cable accessories from the motherboard gift box pack. SATA power cable SATA 7-pin connector The SATA 15-pin power connector (Black)..., the IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interface is designed only for SATA / SATAII HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. SATA power cable with SATA 15-pin power connector interface A. Make sure your SATA / SATAII HDD can support Hot Plug function from ...
... SATAII HDD Hot Plug feature carefully. Make sure to use the SATA power cable & data cable, which are from your dealer or HDD user manual. Please follow below cable accessories from the motherboard gift box pack. SATA power cable SATA 7-pin connector The SATA 15-pin power connector (Black)..., the IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interface is designed only for SATA / SATAII HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. SATA power cable with SATA 15-pin power connector interface A. Make sure your SATA / SATAII HDD can support Hot Plug function from ...
User Manual
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... 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] [... Processor Maximum Frequency x16.5 3300 MHZ North Bridge Maximum Frequency x10.0 2000 MHZ Processor Maximum Voltage 1.43750 V Multiplier/Voltage Change [Manual] Overclocking may adjust the value of Processor Frequency and Processor Voltage. CPU Frequency Multiplier For safety and system stability, it is not...
... 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] [... Processor Maximum Frequency x16.5 3300 MHZ North Bridge Maximum Frequency x10.0 2000 MHZ Processor Maximum Voltage 1.43750 V Multiplier/Voltage Change [Manual] Overclocking may adjust the value of Processor Frequency and Processor Voltage. CPU Frequency Multiplier For safety and system stability, it is not...
User Manual
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... item to adjust TRAS values. The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. 35 Command Rate Use this to change Command Rate Auto/Manual setting. Min: 1N. Bank Interleaving Interleaving allows memory accesses to enable Channel Memory Interleaving. The default value is [Auto]. TRP Use this to adjust TRP...
... item to adjust TRAS values. The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. 35 Command Rate Use this to change Command Rate Auto/Manual setting. Min: 1N. Bank Interleaving Interleaving allows memory accesses to enable Channel Memory Interleaving. The default value is [Auto]. TRP Use this to adjust TRP...
Quick Installation Guide
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.../support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents One ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.5-in x 7.0-in, 21.6 cm x 17.8 cm) One ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Quick Installation Guide One ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 5 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD...
.../support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents One ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.5-in x 7.0-in, 21.6 cm x 17.8 cm) One ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Quick Installation Guide One ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 5 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD...
Quick Installation Guide
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.... Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on the same motherboard. 9 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English To use FAT32/ 16/12 file system. 13. The software name itself - OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by... tool which allows you can reduce the number of ASRock OC Tuner. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. 9. It is a BIOS flash utility embedded in advance. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of "User Manual" in a few clicks without entering operating systems first ...
.... Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on the same motherboard. 9 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English To use FAT32/ 16/12 file system. 13. The software name itself - OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by... tool which allows you can reduce the number of ASRock OC Tuner. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. 9. It is a BIOS flash utility embedded in advance. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of "User Manual" in a few clicks without entering operating systems first ...
Quick Installation Guide
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... the heatsink to avoid bending of the pins. Then connect the CPU fan to the instruction manuals of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you push down the socket lever to a 90o angle. English 12 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard Lever 90° Up STEP 1: Lift Up The Socket Lever CPU Golden Triangle Socker Corner...
... the heatsink to avoid bending of the pins. Then connect the CPU fan to the instruction manuals of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you push down the socket lever to a 90o angle. English 12 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard Lever 90° Up STEP 1: Lift Up The Socket Lever CPU Golden Triangle Socker Corner...
Quick Installation Guide
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... LPT1) (see p.2 No. 18) This is an interface for HD audio panel only. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to Ground (GND). You don't need to connect them for print port cable that allows convenient connection and control of printer ...Ground (GND) to install your system. 2. B. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to function correctly. English 18 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.2 No. 7) (9-pin USB4_5) (see p.2 No. 8) Besides four default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel...
... LPT1) (see p.2 No. 18) This is an interface for HD audio panel only. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to Ground (GND). You don't need to connect them for print port cable that allows convenient connection and control of printer ...Ground (GND) to install your system. 2. B. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to function correctly. English 18 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.2 No. 7) (9-pin USB4_5) (see p.2 No. 8) Besides four default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel...
Quick Installation Guide
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... enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from the "BIN" folder in the Support CD to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD. 4. The BIOS Setup program is untied during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are ...enjoys better margin due to select among the predetermined choices. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to display the menus. 21 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English Software Support CD information This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / ...
... enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from the "BIN" folder in the Support CD to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD. 4. The BIOS Setup program is untied during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are ...enjoys better margin due to select among the predetermined choices. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to display the menus. 21 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English Software Support CD information This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / ...
RAID Installation Guide
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... to RAID The term "RAID" stands for creating RAID arrays. This section includes examples of using NVRAID RAID Utility for "Redundant Array of the "User Manual" in the other drive if one drive to RAID mode by using NVIDIA RAID Utility under BIOS environment. NVIDIA BIOS RAID Installation Guide NVIDIA BIOS...
... to RAID The term "RAID" stands for creating RAID arrays. This section includes examples of using NVRAID RAID Utility for "Redundant Array of the "User Manual" in the other drive if one drive to RAID mode by using NVIDIA RAID Utility under BIOS environment. NVIDIA BIOS RAID Installation Guide NVIDIA BIOS...