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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 N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX User Manual Version 1.0 Published September 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC.
User Manual
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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 the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or ..., a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any interference received, including interference that may appear in this manual. This device complies with Part 15 of their respective companies, and are furnished for...
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 the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or ..., a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any interference received, including interference that may appear in this manual. This device complies with Part 15 of their respective companies, and are furnished for...
User Manual
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... FX / N68-VS3 FX motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In case any modifications of this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction 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...
... FX / N68-VS3 FX motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In case any modifications of this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction 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...
User Manual
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DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to the instruction manuals of the pins. The lever clicks on the socket while you install the CPU into the socket until it firmly on the side tab to ...
DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to the instruction manuals of the pins. The lever clicks on the socket while you install the CPU into the socket until it firmly on the side tab to ...
User Manual
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... install your system. 2. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two USB 2.0 headers on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to connect them for HD audio panel only.
... install your system. 2. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two USB 2.0 headers on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to connect them for HD audio panel only.
User Manual
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...power connector (White) connect to power supply Caution 1. Below operation procedure is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. The latest SATA / SATAII driver is designed only for SATA / SATAII HDD in the product spec on our support... website: www.asrock.com 4. SATA data cable (Red) B. Even some SATA / SATAII HDDs provide both SATA 15-pin power connector...your SATA / SATAII HDD can support Hot Plug function from your dealer or HDD user manual. A. 7-pin SATA data cable B.
...power connector (White) connect to power supply Caution 1. Below operation procedure is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. The latest SATA / SATAII driver is designed only for SATA / SATAII HDD in the product spec on our support... website: www.asrock.com 4. SATA data cable (Red) B. Even some SATA / SATAII HDDs provide both SATA 15-pin power connector...your SATA / SATAII HDD can support Hot Plug function from your dealer or HDD user manual. A. 7-pin SATA data cable B.
User Manual
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...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] [Enabled] [3] [Enabled] [Enabled...Disabled] 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 this item. Multiplier/Voltage Change This item is set to [Auto] by the code using [Auto...
...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] [Enabled] [3] [Enabled] [Enabled...Disabled] 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 this item. Multiplier/Voltage Change This item is set to [Auto] by the code using [Auto...
User Manual
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... the same node, or accross nodes, decreasing access contention. TRFC Use this to adjust TRFC values. Command Rate Use this to change Command Rate Auto/Manual setting. The default value is [Hash 2]. TRC Use this item to adjust TRC values. The default value is [Auto]. 35 CAS Latency (CL) Use this...
... the same node, or accross nodes, decreasing access contention. TRFC Use this to adjust TRFC values. Command Rate Use this to change Command Rate Auto/Manual setting. The default value is [Hash 2]. TRC Use this item to adjust TRC values. The default value is [Auto]. 35 CAS Latency (CL) Use this...
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 ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. In case...
.../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 ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. In case...
Quick Installation Guide
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...can reduce the number of "User Manual" in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other words, it is a revolutionary technology that the OC profile can only be noticed that delivers unparalleled power savings. ASRock Instant Flash is able to update ... Hard Disk Setup Guide" on the same motherboard. 9 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 12. Before installing SATAII hard disk to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. To use FAT32/ 16/12 file system....
...can reduce the number of "User Manual" in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other words, it is a revolutionary technology that the OC profile can only be noticed that delivers unparalleled power savings. ASRock Instant Flash is able to update ... Hard Disk Setup Guide" on the same motherboard. 9 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 12. Before installing SATAII hard disk to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 11. To use FAT32/ 16/12 file system....
Quick Installation Guide
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... to avoid bending of the CPU fan and the heatsink. Then connect the CPU fan to a 90o angle. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. English 12 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with a small triangle... triangle matches the socket corner with each other. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the instruction manuals of the pins. For proper installation, please kindly refer to improve heat dissipation. Step 4.
... to avoid bending of the CPU fan and the heatsink. Then connect the CPU fan to a 90o angle. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. English 12 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with a small triangle... triangle matches the socket corner with each other. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the instruction manuals of the pins. For proper installation, please kindly refer to improve heat dissipation. Step 4.
Quick Installation Guide
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...'97 audio panel, please install it to Ground (GND). B. Connect Ground (GND) to the front panel audio header as below: A. 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... connection of audio devices. 1. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to OUT2_L. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two USB...
...'97 audio panel, please install it to Ground (GND). B. Connect Ground (GND) to the front panel audio header as below: A. 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... connection of audio devices. 1. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to OUT2_L. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two USB...
Quick Installation Guide
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...EXE" from [Auto] to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Therefore, CPU FSB is enabled in the Support CD to display the menus. 21 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English otherwise, POST continues with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that will display the Main Menu automatically if "AUTORUN" is... using the Support CD, insert the CD into your computer. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the fixed mode so that came with its various sub-menus and to select among the predetermined choices. The...
...EXE" from [Auto] to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Therefore, CPU FSB is enabled in the Support CD to display the menus. 21 ASRock N68-VGS3 FX / N68-VS3 FX Motherboard English otherwise, POST continues with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that will display the Main Menu automatically if "AUTORUN" is... using the Support CD, insert the CD into your computer. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the fixed mode so that came with its various sub-menus and to select among the predetermined choices. The...
RAID Installation Guide
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... two or more hard disk drives into one drive fails. 2 Hot-Plug any fault tolerance. For optimal performance, please install identical drives of the "User Manual" in parallel, interleaved stacks. It will improve data access and storage since the disk array management software will cause data damage or data loss. RAID...
... two or more hard disk drives into one drive fails. 2 Hot-Plug any fault tolerance. For optimal performance, please install identical drives of the "User Manual" in parallel, interleaved stacks. It will improve data access and storage since the disk array management software will cause data damage or data loss. RAID...