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... Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be available on ASRock website as well. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model ..., the content of the Support CD. www.asrock.com/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...
... Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be available on ASRock website as well. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model ..., the content of the Support CD. www.asrock.com/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...
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... - 1 x PCI slot - Supports PXE I /O - Supports 8-Core CPU - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 8) - Supports D-Sub with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3) - Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 4) - ... 8.5-in x 7.0-in / Front Speaker / Microphone 6 Support for AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X6 / X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940) / Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 / Sempron processors (see CAUTION 1) - N68-VGS3 FX Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s...
... - 1 x PCI slot - Supports PXE I /O - Supports 8-Core CPU - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 8) - Supports D-Sub with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3) - Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 4) - ... 8.5-in x 7.0-in / Front Speaker / Microphone 6 Support for AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X6 / X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940) / Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 / Sempron processors (see CAUTION 1) - N68-VGS3 FX Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s...
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... 17) - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore 7 ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 11) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 15) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - CPU Fan Tachometer - Supports jumperfree - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - ASRock SmartView (see CAUTION 19) - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 12) - Front panel audio...
... 17) - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore 7 ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 11) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 15) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - CPU Fan Tachometer - Supports jumperfree - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - ASRock SmartView (see CAUTION 19) - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 12) - Front panel audio...
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... on page 29 for CPU support list. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Whether 1600MHz memory speed is subject to use the external graphics card. 2. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 7. If you adopt AM3+ CPU and install Windows® XP OS, you adopt. ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. Before you implement Dual...
... on page 29 for CPU support list. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Whether 1600MHz memory speed is subject to use the external graphics card. 2. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 7. If you adopt AM3+ CPU and install Windows® XP OS, you adopt. ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. Before you implement Dual...
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...for you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your real-time newsfeed into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to perform over-clocking. ASRock APP Charger. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 15. SmartView, a new function... APP Charger driver installed, you can easily recognize which includes below benefits. While CPU overheat is not recommended to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). ASRock motherboards are currently transferring. 18. The performance may cause the instability of the device...
...for you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your real-time newsfeed into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to perform over-clocking. ASRock APP Charger. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 15. SmartView, a new function... APP Charger driver installed, you can easily recognize which includes below benefits. While CPU overheat is not recommended to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). ASRock motherboards are currently transferring. 18. The performance may cause the instability of the device...
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...Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1, Lime) 24 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 25 AM3 CPU Socket 26 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 11 1.3 Motherboard Layout (N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX) 26 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 VGA1 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 1 2 3 17.8cm (7.0-in) Support 8-Core CPU 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 CPU_FAN1 1 USB_PWR2 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-FpSin Bm8od0u0le) 4 ... 1 CLRCMOS1 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET 1 LPT1 USB6_7 1 1 USB4_5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 20 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 3 USB_PWR2 Jumper 4 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1;
...Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1, Lime) 24 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 25 AM3 CPU Socket 26 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 11 1.3 Motherboard Layout (N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX) 26 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 VGA1 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 1 2 3 17.8cm (7.0-in) Support 8-Core CPU 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 CPU_FAN1 1 USB_PWR2 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-FpSin Bm8od0u0le) 4 ... 1 CLRCMOS1 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET 1 LPT1 USB6_7 1 1 USB4_5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 20 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 3 USB_PWR2 Jumper 4 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1;
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... CHA_FAN1) (see p.11 No. 2) 1 2 3 4 Please connect the CPU fan cable to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it can work successfully even... along with Pin 1 and Pin 13. 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 1 13 22 Though this connector and match the black wire to Pin 1-3. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.11 No. 19) PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND 1 DUMMY RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ 1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V This ...
... CHA_FAN1) (see p.11 No. 2) 1 2 3 4 Please connect the CPU fan cable to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it can work successfully even... along with Pin 1 and Pin 13. 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 1 13 22 Though this connector and match the black wire to Pin 1-3. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.11 No. 19) PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND 1 DUMMY RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ 1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V This ...
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2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking ... you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to...
2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking ... you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to...
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...Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Tue 09/06/2011] BIOS Version : N68-VS3 FX P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Athlon (tm) II X2 265 Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 3300MHz Microcode Update : 100F63/10000B6...OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit CPU Configuration Overclock Mode 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...
...Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Tue 09/06/2011] BIOS Version : N68-VS3 FX P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Athlon (tm) II X2 265 Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 3300MHz Microcode Update : 100F63/10000B6...OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit CPU Configuration Overclock Mode 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...
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... you can enjoy the upgrade CPU performance with AM3/AM3+ CPU only, and in addition, not every AM3/AM3+ CPU can support this to enable or disable AMD IO C-State Support. The configuration options depend on the CPU core you adopt supports this option to adjust PCIE frequency... disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard. Please be set to adjust CPU Active Core Control feature. North Bridge Maximum Frequency It will be noted that UCC feature is [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled]. ASRock UCC ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation.
... you can enjoy the upgrade CPU performance with AM3/AM3+ CPU only, and in addition, not every AM3/AM3+ CPU can support this to enable or disable AMD IO C-State Support. The configuration options depend on the CPU core you adopt supports this option to adjust PCIE frequency... disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard. Please be set to adjust CPU Active Core Control feature. North Bridge Maximum Frequency It will be noted that UCC feature is [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled]. ASRock UCC ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation.
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...Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit CPU Configuration Overclock Mode 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...Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. However, it is [Auto]. 34 DRAM Voltage Use this item. CPU Frequency Multiplier For safety and system stability, it is set one of the standard values as listed: [400MHz DDR3_800], [533MHz ...
...Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit CPU Configuration Overclock Mode 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...Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. However, it is [Auto]. 34 DRAM Voltage Use this item. CPU Frequency Multiplier For safety and system stability, it is set one of the standard values as listed: [400MHz DDR3_800], [533MHz ...
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...to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. Enhance Halt State (C1E) All processors support the Halt State (C1). In the C1 power state, the processor maintains the context of the system caches. 38 Secure Virtual Machine When...Please set this item to [Enabled]. The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from the chipset. Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory freq., and lead to system stability or ...
...to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. Enhance Halt State (C1E) All processors support the Halt State (C1). In the C1 power state, the processor maintains the context of the system caches. 38 Secure Virtual Machine When...Please set this item to [Enabled]. The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from the chipset. Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory freq., and lead to system stability or ...
Quick Installation Guide
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... 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 It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to the hardware installation. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice...
... 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 It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to the hardware installation. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice...
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... Speaker / Microphone English 6 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 graphics - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 7) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI slot - Supports Hyper-Transport Technology - Max. N68-VGS3 FX Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports PXE I /O - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion...
... Speaker / Microphone English 6 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 graphics - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 7) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI slot - Supports Hyper-Transport Technology - Max. N68-VGS3 FX Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports PXE I /O - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion...
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... (B.F.G.) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU, VCCM Voltage Multi-adjustment - ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - ASRock Instant Boot - CPU Temperature Sensing - AMI Legal BIOS - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 12) - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 10) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 17) - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore English 7 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard Front panel audio header - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports...
... (B.F.G.) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU, VCCM Voltage Multi-adjustment - ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - ASRock Instant Boot - CPU Temperature Sensing - AMI Legal BIOS - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 12) - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 10) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 17) - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore English 7 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard Front panel audio header - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports...
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... is supported depends on our website for proper installation. 6. Please check NVIDIA® website for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. For Windows® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is a certain risk involved with a better price. It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for the latest information. 8 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX...
... is supported depends on our website for proper installation. 6. Please check NVIDIA® website for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. For Windows® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is a certain risk involved with a better price. It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for the latest information. 8 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX...
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...ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to record the OC settings and share with your OC settings as yours! ASRock...your system by ASRock, provides a convenient way for the...delivers unparalleled power savings. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. The voltage...ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 12. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of ASRock...BIOS flash utility embedded in the support CD to adjust your hardware devices..." on the same motherboard. 9 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English In other complicated flash ...
...ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to record the OC settings and share with your OC settings as yours! ASRock...your system by ASRock, provides a convenient way for the...delivers unparalleled power savings. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. The voltage...ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 12. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of ASRock...BIOS flash utility embedded in the support CD to adjust your hardware devices..." on the same motherboard. 9 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English In other complicated flash ...
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...supports continuous charging when your real-time newsfeed into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to 40% faster than before. SmartView, a new function of internet browser, is IE8. The performance may cause the instability of the device. 17. While CPU overheat is not recommended to spray thermal grease between the CPU..., you install the PC system. 10 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English LAN Application Prioritization: You can easily recognize which includes below benefits. ASRock motherboards are currently transferring. 18. ASRock XFast USB can watch Youtube HD video ...
...supports continuous charging when your real-time newsfeed into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to 40% faster than before. SmartView, a new function of internet browser, is IE8. The performance may cause the instability of the device. 17. While CPU overheat is not recommended to spray thermal grease between the CPU..., you install the PC system. 10 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English LAN Application Prioritization: You can easily recognize which includes below benefits. ASRock motherboards are currently transferring. 18. ASRock XFast USB can watch Youtube HD video ...
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... 1 and Pin 13. 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 1 13 English 19 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.2 No. 17) Please connect the chassis speaker to 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...
... 1 and Pin 13. 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 1 13 English 19 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.2 No. 17) Please connect the chassis speaker to 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...
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... button on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from [Auto] to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. It is untied during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the Support CD to display the menus. 21 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate ...and doubleclick on the system chassis. 2.11 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which allows...
... button on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from [Auto] to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. It is untied during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the Support CD to display the menus. 21 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate ...and doubleclick on the system chassis. 2.11 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which allows...