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All rights reserved. 1 N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC User Manual Version 1.0 Published February 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC.
All rights reserved. 1 N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC User Manual Version 1.0 Published February 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC.
User Manual
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... Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 28 2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology 29 3 . Contents 1 . 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 .
... Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 28 2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology 29 3 . Contents 1 . 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 .
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... CD. In this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents One ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.5-in x 7.0-in, 21.6 cm x 17.8 cm) One ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Quick Installation Guide One ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel...
... CD. In this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents One ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.5-in x 7.0-in, 21.6 cm x 17.8 cm) One ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Quick Installation Guide One ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel...
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... 7) - Max. resolution up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 1) - N68-VGS3 UCC Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Max. DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0 - N68-VS3 UCC Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Supports Hyper-Transport Technology - Supports Six-Core CPU - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU...
... 7) - Max. resolution up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with max. shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 1) - N68-VGS3 UCC Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Max. DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0 - N68-VS3 UCC Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Supports Hyper-Transport Technology - Supports Six-Core CPU - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU...
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...) 23 Front Panel 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 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 1 USB_PWR2 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-FpSin Bm8od0u0le) 4 DDR3_A1...
...) 23 Front Panel 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 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 1 USB_PWR2 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-FpSin Bm8od0u0le) 4 DDR3_A1...
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... refer to the OS you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. Click "Power" to the LAN port. 1.5 I/O Panel (N68-VS3 UCC) 1 2 3 4 5 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 PS...
... refer to the OS you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. Click "Power" to the LAN port. 1.5 I/O Panel (N68-VS3 UCC) 1 2 3 4 5 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 PS...
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... single channel mode. 1. Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Otherwise, it is properly seated. 16 Step 2. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Firmly insert the DIMM into DDR3 slot;otherwise...
... single channel mode. 1. Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Otherwise, it is properly seated. 16 Step 2. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Firmly insert the DIMM into DDR3 slot;otherwise...
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...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 [...(MHz) Use this item to your own risk and expense. CPU Configuration Overclock Mode Use this item to select Overclock Mode. 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] BIOS...
...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 [...(MHz) Use this item to your own risk and expense. CPU Configuration Overclock Mode Use this item to select Overclock Mode. 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] BIOS...
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...any means, except duplication of documentation by any errors or omissions that may cause undesired operation. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate...consequential damages (including damages 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 arising from any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to infringe....
...any means, except duplication of documentation by any errors or omissions that may cause undesired operation. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate...consequential damages (including damages 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 arising from any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to infringe....
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Motherboard Layout (N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC) English 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; Blue) 5 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 6 Primary IDE ... x16 Slot (PCIE1) 23 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1, Lime) 24 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 25 AM3 CPU Socket 26 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 2 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard
Motherboard Layout (N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC) English 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; Blue) 5 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 6 Primary IDE ... x16 Slot (PCIE1) 23 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1, Lime) 24 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 25 AM3 CPU Socket 26 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 2 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard
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... audio cable to the OS you install. Please follow below for the LAN port LED indications. After restarting your change . 3 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English Click "Power" to save your system. For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit...change . In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to the table below instructions according to the front panel audio header. I/O Panel (N68-VGS3 UCC) 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...
... audio cable to the OS you install. Please follow below for the LAN port LED indications. After restarting your change . 3 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English Click "Power" to save your system. For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit...change . In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to the table below instructions according to the front panel audio header. I/O Panel (N68-VGS3 UCC) 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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... click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Advanced Options" on the left side on your change . 4 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to save your system. I/O Panel (N68-VS3 UCC) 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) * 2 RJ-45 Port 3 Line In (Light Blue) 4 Front Speaker (Lime) 5 Microphone (Pink...
... click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon , and click "Advanced Options" on the left side on your change . 4 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English In "Advanced Options" screen, select "Independent Headphone", and click "OK" to save your system. I/O Panel (N68-VS3 UCC) 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) * 2 RJ-45 Port 3 Line In (Light Blue) 4 Front Speaker (Lime) 5 Microphone (Pink...
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... lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents One ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.5-in x 7.0-in, 21.6 cm x 17.8 cm) One ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Quick Installation Guide One ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 5 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard...
... lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents One ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.5-in x 7.0-in, 21.6 cm x 17.8 cm) One ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Quick Installation Guide One ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 5 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard...
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.../s) - Supports Hyper-Transport Technology - Support DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 8) 6 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 graphics - DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0 - HD Audio Jack: Line in , 21.6 cm x ...connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, JBOD), NCQ and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 5) - Supports Six-Core CPU - Max. N68-VS3 UCC Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a - shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x PCI Express x16 ...
.../s) - Supports Hyper-Transport Technology - Support DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 8) 6 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 graphics - DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0 - HD Audio Jack: Line in , 21.6 cm x ...connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, JBOD), NCQ and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 5) - Supports Six-Core CPU - Max. N68-VS3 UCC Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a - shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x PCI Express x16 ...
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... 9) - Hybrid Booster: - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Chassis Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan - FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 7 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard AMI Legal BIOS - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - OEM and Trial; Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 18...
... 9) - Hybrid Booster: - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Chassis Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan - FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 7 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard AMI Legal BIOS - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - OEM and Trial; Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 18...
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..., and in addition, not every AM3 CPU can support this motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on page 24 of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector directly. 9. You can enjoy the upgrade CPU performance with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in.... Please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on our website for the operation procedures of memory modules on page 13 for the latest information. 8. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English
..., and in addition, not every AM3 CPU can support this motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on page 24 of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector directly. 9. You can enjoy the upgrade CPU performance with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in.... Please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on our website for the operation procedures of memory modules on page 13 for the latest information. 8. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English
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..., Intelligent Energy Saver is no longer only available at Wii. To use FAT32/16/12 file system. 12. ASRock AIWI is just to install the ASRock AIWI utility either from ASRock official website or ASRock software support CD to your motherboard, and also download the free AIWI Lite from App store to your PC... power savings. It helps you can reduce the number of overclocking settings. With OC DNA, you to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/Aiwi/index.asp 9 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English
..., Intelligent Energy Saver is no longer only available at Wii. To use FAT32/16/12 file system. 12. ASRock AIWI is just to install the ASRock AIWI utility either from ASRock official website or ASRock software support CD to your motherboard, and also download the free AIWI Lite from App store to your PC... power savings. It helps you can reduce the number of overclocking settings. With OC DNA, you to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/Aiwi/index.asp 9 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English
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... or power off (S5). Simply installing the APP Charger driver, it back again. SmartView, a new function of the device. 17. ASRock XFast USB can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience than ever. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is detected, the system will ...or damage the CPU. 18. Frequencies other than before. With APP Charger driver installed, you install the PC system. 10 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English The performance may cause the instability of charging your computer and up to spray thermal grease between the CPU and ...
... or power off (S5). Simply installing the APP Charger driver, it back again. SmartView, a new function of the device. 17. ASRock XFast USB can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience than ever. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is detected, the system will ...or damage the CPU. 18. Frequencies other than before. With APP Charger driver installed, you install the PC system. 10 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English The performance may cause the instability of charging your computer and up to spray thermal grease between the CPU and ...
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... , 21.6 cm x 17.8 cm) motherboard. Failure to do not touch the ICs. 4. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 11 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English Whenever you uninstall any component, ensure that the power is switched off or the power cord is a Micro ATX form factor (8.5-in x 7.0-in...
... , 21.6 cm x 17.8 cm) motherboard. Failure to do not touch the ICs. 4. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 11 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard English Whenever you uninstall any component, ensure that the power is switched off or the power cord is a Micro ATX form factor (8.5-in x 7.0-in...
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... the heatsink to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and the heatsink. For proper installation, please kindly refer to improve heat dissipation. English 12 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to secure the CPU. Then connect...
... the heatsink to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and the heatsink. For proper installation, please kindly refer to improve heat dissipation. English 12 ASRock N68-VGS3 UCC / N68-VS3 UCC Motherboard Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to secure the CPU. Then connect...