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Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout (N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC 11 1.4 I/O Panel (N68-VGS3 UCC 12 1.5 I/O Panel (N68-VS3 UCC 13 2 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 30 3.1 Introduction 30 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 30 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 31 3.2 Main Screen 31 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 32 3.4 Advanced Screen 38 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 39 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 40 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 41 3.4.4 ...
Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout (N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC 11 1.4 I/O Panel (N68-VGS3 UCC 12 1.5 I/O Panel (N68-VS3 UCC 13 2 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 30 3.1 Introduction 30 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 30 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 31 3.2 Main Screen 31 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 32 3.4 Advanced Screen 38 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 39 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 40 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 41 3.4.4 ...
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... 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. In this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under...
... 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. In this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under...
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... - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 18) - ASRock AIWI (see CAUTION 17) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION...bit compliant Certifications - Supports "Plug and Play" - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 10) - Instant Boot - Chassis Fan Tachometer - AMI Legal BIOS - Supports jumperfree - Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB - SmartView (see CAUTION 16) -...
... - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 18) - ASRock AIWI (see CAUTION 17) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION...bit compliant Certifications - Supports "Plug and Play" - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 10) - Instant Boot - Chassis Fan Tachometer - AMI Legal BIOS - Supports jumperfree - Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB - SmartView (see CAUTION 16) -...
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... Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 6. You can unlock the extra CPU core to read the installation guide of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you adopt. As long as a simple switch of memory modules on our website for proper installation...
... Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 6. You can unlock the extra CPU core to read the installation guide of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you adopt. As long as a simple switch of memory modules on our website for proper installation...
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...overclocking settings. Also, please do not forget to pay attention to ASRock official website regularly, we will continuously provide you can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to control your BIOS only in a few clicks without entering operating systems first like ...available at Wii. Please be noticed that delivers unparalleled power savings. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/Aiwi/index.asp 9 The software name itself - To use FAT32/ 16/12 file system. 12. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you can reduce the number of PC gaming operation....
...overclocking settings. Also, please do not forget to pay attention to ASRock official website regularly, we will continuously provide you can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to control your BIOS only in a few clicks without entering operating systems first like ...available at Wii. Please be noticed that delivers unparalleled power savings. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/Aiwi/index.asp 9 The software name itself - To use FAT32/ 16/12 file system. 12. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you can reduce the number of PC gaming operation....
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...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 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC) 26 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 VGA1 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 1 2 3 17.8cm (7.0-in) Support 6-Core CPU 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 CPU_FAN1... CODEC COM1 1 RoHS PCIE1 Super I/O PCI1 SATAII_1 (PORT 0.0) SATAII_2 (PORT 0.1) SATAII_3 (PORT 1.0) SATAII_4 (PORT 1.1) NVIDIA GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a 4Mb BIOS CMOS BATTERY CHA_FAN1 SPEAKER1 1 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...
...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 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC) 26 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 VGA1 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 1 2 3 17.8cm (7.0-in) Support 6-Core CPU 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 CPU_FAN1... CODEC COM1 1 RoHS PCIE1 Super I/O PCI1 SATAII_1 (PORT 0.0) SATAII_2 (PORT 0.1) SATAII_3 (PORT 1.0) SATAII_4 (PORT 1.1) NVIDIA GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a 4Mb BIOS CMOS BATTERY CHA_FAN1 SPEAKER1 1 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...
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...installed the onboard VGA driver already, there is less than the total capability of onboard VGA/D-sub. Click "Apply" or "OK" to enter BIOS setup. Click the number "2" icon. 18 2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature This motherboard supports Multi Monitor upgrade. Please refer to the following steps to... 64-bit OS: Right click the desktop, choose "Personalize", and select the "Display Settings" tab so that the value you do not adjust the BIOS setup, the default value of Multi Monitor feature. Connect the DVI-D monitor cable to display a large number on PCI Express VGA card. 3. A....
...installed the onboard VGA driver already, there is less than the total capability of onboard VGA/D-sub. Click "Apply" or "OK" to enter BIOS setup. Click the number "2" icon. 18 2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature This motherboard supports Multi Monitor upgrade. Please refer to the following steps to... 64-bit OS: Right click the desktop, choose "Personalize", and select the "Display Settings" tab so that the value you do not adjust the BIOS setup, the default value of Multi Monitor feature. Connect the DVI-D monitor cable to display a large number on PCI Express VGA card. 3. A....
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... to the instruction of your IDE device vendor for internal storage devices. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII connector on the motherboard. 20 The current SATAII interface allows up... the system first, and then shut it down before you update the BIOS. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the ...
... to the instruction of your IDE device vendor for internal storage devices. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII connector on the motherboard. 20 The current SATAII interface allows up... the system first, and then shut it down before you update the BIOS. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the ...
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STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit OS, and then install ASRock All-in-1 driver. 28 NOTE. B. If you install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on IDE HDDs and want to manage (create, convert, ... To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow the order from ASRock support CD. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. 2.13 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit ...
STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit OS, and then install ASRock All-in-1 driver. 28 NOTE. B. If you install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on IDE HDDs and want to manage (create, convert, ... To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow the order from ASRock support CD. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. 2.13 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit ...
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Please refer to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to the warning on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 29 2.15 ...
Please refer to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to the warning on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 29 2.15 ...
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... > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the system chassis. The SPI Memory on . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 3.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then...the default system device to get into the sub screen. 30 You may not exactly match what you see on your system. Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main To set up the system time/date information OC Tweaker To set up overclocking ...
... > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the system chassis. The SPI Memory on . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 3.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then...the default system device to get into the sub screen. 30 You may not exactly match what you see on your system. Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main To set up the system time/date information OC Tweaker To set up overclocking ...
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...time. System Time [Hour:Minute:Second] Use this item to specify the system date. 31 N68-VGS3 UCC BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Tue 02/08/2011] BIOS Version : N68-VGS3 UCC P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Athlon (tm) II X2 265 Processor (64bit) Processor ...54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.1.2Navigation Keys Please check the following table for all the settings To save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY To jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen 3.2 Main Screen When you enter the...
...time. System Time [Hour:Minute:Second] Use this item to specify the system date. 31 N68-VGS3 UCC BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Tue 02/08/2011] BIOS Version : N68-VGS3 UCC P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Athlon (tm) II X2 265 Processor (64bit) Processor ...54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.1.2Navigation Keys Please check the following table for all the settings To save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY To jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen 3.2 Main Screen When you enter the...
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... Use this item to specify the system date. 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features. N68-VS3 UCC BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Tue 02/08/2011...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 CPU Active Core Control Processor Maximum Frequency North Bridge Maximum Frequency Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage Change HT Bus Speed HT Bus Width [Auto]...
... Use this item to specify the system date. 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features. N68-VS3 UCC BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Tue 02/08/2011...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 CPU Active Core Control Processor Maximum Frequency North Bridge Maximum Frequency Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage Change HT Bus Speed HT Bus Width [Auto]...
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...CPU, and some CPU, including quad-core CPU, can support this function because some CPU's hidden core may adjust the value of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you can enjoy the upgrade CPU performance with AM3 CPU only, and in addition, not every AM3 CPU can also increase L3 cache ...size up to [Enabled] as default. ASRock UCC ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. The configuration options depend on the CPU core you to [Auto] by default. Multiplier/Voltage ...
...CPU, and some CPU, including quad-core CPU, can support this function because some CPU's hidden core may adjust the value of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you can enjoy the upgrade CPU performance with AM3 CPU only, and in addition, not every AM3 CPU can also increase L3 cache ...size up to [Enabled] as default. ASRock UCC ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. The configuration options depend on the CPU core you to [Auto] by default. Multiplier/Voltage ...
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... Configuration Memory Clock This item can set by the code using [Auto]. You can be done at your CPU and motherboard. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main 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 CPU Active Core Control Processor Maximum Frequency North Bridge Maximum Frequency Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage Change CPU Frequency Multiplier Processor Voltage ...
... Configuration Memory Clock This item can set by the code using [Auto]. You can be done at your CPU and motherboard. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main 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 CPU Active Core Control Processor Maximum Frequency North Bridge Maximum Frequency Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage Change CPU Frequency Multiplier Processor Voltage ...
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.... Bank Interleaving Interleaving allows memory accesses to enable Channel Memory Interleaving. The default value is [Unganged]. TRTP Use this to adjust TWTR values. Memory Timing BIOS SETUP UTILITY OC Tweaker Memory Timing Memory Controller Mode Power Down Enable Bank Interleaving Channel Interleaving CAS Latency (CL) 4 TRCD 4 TRP 4 TRAS 12 TRTP 2 TRRD...
.... Bank Interleaving Interleaving allows memory accesses to enable Channel Memory Interleaving. The default value is [Unganged]. TRTP Use this to adjust TWTR values. Memory Timing BIOS SETUP UTILITY OC Tweaker Memory Timing Memory Controller Mode Power Down Enable Bank Interleaving Channel Interleaving CAS Latency (CL) 4 TRCD 4 TRP 4 TRAS 12 TRTP 2 TRRD...
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...respective information. CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration BIOS Update Utility ASRock Instant Flash Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load ... Configuration, PCIPnP Configuration, SuperIO Configuration, and USB Configuration. If you can update your system after BIOS update process completes. 38 ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in below sections may cause the system to malfunction. 3.4 Advanced Screen In this...
...respective information. CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration BIOS Update Utility ASRock Instant Flash Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load ... Configuration, PCIPnP Configuration, SuperIO Configuration, and USB Configuration. If you can update your system after BIOS update process completes. 38 ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in below sections may cause the system to malfunction. 3.4 Advanced Screen In this...
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... or power supplies. Configuration options: [Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Auto], [BSP Only] and [All Cores]. 39 3.4.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Cool 'n' Quiet Secure Virtual Machine Enhanced Halt State (C1E) L3 Cache Allocation [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Enabling this function may...
... or power supplies. Configuration options: [Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Auto], [BSP Only] and [All Cores]. 39 3.4.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Cool 'n' Quiet Secure Virtual Machine Enhanced Halt State (C1E) L3 Cache Allocation [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Enabling this function may...
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... allows you to keep the CPU from overheated. Onboard HD Audio Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio Front Panel. 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Onboard LAN Onboard HD Audio Front Panel Share Memory Primary Graphics Adapter [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [PCI] CPU Thermal Throttle...
... allows you to keep the CPU from overheated. Onboard HD Audio Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio Front Panel. 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Onboard LAN Onboard HD Audio Front Panel Share Memory Primary Graphics Adapter [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [PCI] CPU Thermal Throttle...
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... power-soft-off when the power recovers. If [Power Off] is [Disabled]. The default value is selected, the AC/power remains off mode. 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Settings Suspend To RAM Away Mode Support Restore on the system. Suspend to RAM Use this item to enable or disable...
... power-soft-off when the power recovers. If [Power Off] is [Disabled]. The default value is selected, the AC/power remains off mode. 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Settings Suspend To RAM Away Mode Support Restore on the system. Suspend to RAM Use this item to enable or disable...