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Contents 1 . Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout (N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX 11 1.4 I/O Panel (N68-VGS3 FX 12 1.5 I/O Panel (N68-VS3 FX 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 ...14 2.1 CPU Installation 15 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 15 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 16 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 17 2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature 18 2.6 Jumpers Setup 19 2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors 20 2.8 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide...
Contents 1 . Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout (N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX 11 1.4 I/O Panel (N68-VGS3 FX 12 1.5 I/O Panel (N68-VS3 FX 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 ...14 2.1 CPU Installation 15 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 15 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 16 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 17 2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature 18 2.6 Jumpers Setup 19 2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors 20 2.8 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide...
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Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 7) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI slot - NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 4) - DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0 - Supports D-Sub with...On-LAN - HD Audio Jack: Line in , 21.6 cm x 17.8 cm - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2) - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - Max. N68-VS3 FX Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Supports 8-Core CPU - Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 graphics - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio...
Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 7) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI slot - NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 4) - DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0 - Supports D-Sub with...On-LAN - HD Audio Jack: Line in , 21.6 cm x 17.8 cm - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2) - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - Max. N68-VS3 FX Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Supports 8-Core CPU - Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 graphics - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio...
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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 DDR3_A1 (...) 17 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, White) 18 Print Port Header (LPT1, White) 19 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 20 Serial Port Connector (COM1) 21 PCI Slot (PCI1) 22 PCI Express 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...
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 DDR3_A1 (...) 17 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, White) 18 Print Port Header (LPT1, White) 19 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 20 Serial Port Connector (COM1) 21 PCI Slot (PCI1) 22 PCI Express 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...
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... the bracket facing the slot that have the 32-bit PCI interface. PCI slot: PCI slot is used to the chassis with x16 lane width graphics cards. PCIE slot: PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with screws. 17 Step 4. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 1 PCI slot and 1 PCI Express slot on the slot.
... the bracket facing the slot that have the 32-bit PCI interface. PCI slot: PCI slot is used to the chassis with x16 lane width graphics cards. PCIE slot: PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with screws. 17 Step 4. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 1 PCI slot and 1 PCI Express slot on the slot.
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...-monitor according to the VGA/DVI-D connector of the system memory. If you select is less than the total capability of the add-on PCI Express VGA card. 3. Click the "Identify" button to the VGA/D-Sub connector of this motherboard. When you can adjust the parameters of Multi ...icon identified by the number one monitor will always be Primary, and all additional monitors will disable onboard VGA/D-Sub function when the add-on PCI Express VGA card. D. F. A. If you can adjust the parameters of onboard VGA/D-sub. Right-click the display icon in the Display Properties ...
...-monitor according to the VGA/DVI-D connector of the system memory. If you select is less than the total capability of the add-on PCI Express VGA card. 3. Click the "Identify" button to the VGA/D-Sub connector of this motherboard. When you can adjust the parameters of Multi ...icon identified by the number one monitor will always be Primary, and all additional monitors will disable onboard VGA/D-Sub function when the add-on PCI Express VGA card. D. F. A. If you can adjust the parameters of onboard VGA/D-sub. Right-click the display icon in the Display Properties ...
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... Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [PCI], [Onboard] and [PCI Express]. 39 Share Memory This allows you to select the type of Primary VGA in case of this feature is... [PCI]. Configuration options: [Auto], [32MB], [64MB], [128MB] and [256MB]. The default value of multiple video controllers. Onboard HD Audio Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled]...
... Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [PCI], [Onboard] and [PCI Express]. 39 Share Memory This allows you to select the type of Primary VGA in case of this feature is... [PCI]. Configuration options: [Auto], [32MB], [64MB], [128MB] and [256MB]. The default value of multiple video controllers. Onboard HD Audio Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled]...
Quick Installation Guide
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Motherboard Layout (N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX) 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 ... (SPEAKER 1, White) 18 Print Port Header (LPT1, White) 19 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 20 Serial Port Connector (COM1) 21 PCI Slot (PCI1) 22 PCI Express 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 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard
Motherboard Layout (N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX) 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 ... (SPEAKER 1, White) 18 Print Port Header (LPT1, White) 19 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 20 Serial Port Connector (COM1) 21 PCI Slot (PCI1) 22 PCI Express 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 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard
Quick Installation Guide
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... 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0 - N68-VS3 FX Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.5-in x 7.0-in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 6 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard resolution up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-... @ 60Hz - 5.1 CH HD Audio (VIA® VT1705 Audio Codec) - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 7) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI slot - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 4) - Max. Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION...
... 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0 - N68-VS3 FX Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.5-in x 7.0-in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 6 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard resolution up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-... @ 60Hz - 5.1 CH HD Audio (VIA® VT1705 Audio Codec) - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 7) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI slot - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 4) - Max. Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION...
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...card is used to use . Step 4. PCI slot: PCI slot is unplugged. Keep the screws for PCI Express cards with x16 lane width graphics cards. Step 3. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 1 PCI slot and 1 PCI Express slot on the slot. PCIE slot: ...PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) is completely seated on this motherboard. Remove the bracket facing the slot that have the 32-bit PCI interface. Align the card connector with screws. 14 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX...
...card is used to use . Step 4. PCI slot: PCI slot is unplugged. Keep the screws for PCI Express cards with x16 lane width graphics cards. Step 3. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 1 PCI slot and 1 PCI Express slot on the slot. PCIE slot: ...PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) is completely seated on this motherboard. Remove the bracket facing the slot that have the 32-bit PCI interface. Align the card connector with screws. 14 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX...
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... parameters of the multi-monitor according to the VGA/D-Sub port on the I/O panel of the add-on PCI Express VGA card. Click the number "2" icon. 15 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English Boot your primary monitor, and then select "Primary". Set up a multi monitor environment: 1....and the external add-on each monitor. If you can easily enjoy the benefits of onboard VGA/D-sub. Install the NVIDIA® PCI Express VGA card to this monitor". Click "Extend my Windows desktop onto this motherboard. 4. Right-click the display icon and select "Attached...
... parameters of the multi-monitor according to the VGA/D-Sub port on the I/O panel of the add-on PCI Express VGA card. Click the number "2" icon. 15 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English Boot your primary monitor, and then select "Primary". Set up a multi monitor environment: 1....and the external add-on each monitor. If you can easily enjoy the benefits of onboard VGA/D-sub. Install the NVIDIA® PCI Express VGA card to this monitor". Click "Extend my Windows desktop onto this motherboard. 4. Right-click the display icon and select "Attached...