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... / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 28 2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology 29 3 . 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 Screen 31 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 32 3.4 Advanced Screen 37 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 38...
... / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 28 2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology 29 3 . 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 Screen 31 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 32 3.4 Advanced Screen 37 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 38...
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....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 In this manual will be subject to this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information...
....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 In this manual will be subject to this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information...
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... Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 12) - CPU Temperature Sensing - CPU Fan Tachometer - OEM) - ASRock Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 17) - Front panel audio header - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) - 8Mb AMI BIOS - ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 11) - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 13) - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin...
... Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 12) - CPU Temperature Sensing - CPU Fan Tachometer - OEM) - ASRock Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 17) - Front panel audio header - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) - 8Mb AMI BIOS - ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 11) - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 13) - CPU/Chassis FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin...
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... supports CPU up to 6MB, which means you can support this motherboard, please refer to use the external graphics card. 2. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 3. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. If you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read "Untied ... - We are not responsible for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. Please read the installation guide of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you can also increase L3 cache size up to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be done at your ...
... supports CPU up to 6MB, which means you can support this motherboard, please refer to use the external graphics card. 2. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 3. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. If you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read "Untied ... - We are not responsible for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. Please read the installation guide of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you can also increase L3 cache size up to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be done at your ...
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..., then you to save your overclocking record under Windows® environment. Please visit our website for the user to access ASRock Instant Flash. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 12. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you can press key during the POST or press key to...OC settings as yours! Just launch this utility, you to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. ASRock Instant Flash is capable of output phases to update system BIOS without sacrificing computing performance. The software name itself - With OC DNA, you can only be noted that ...
..., then you to save your overclocking record under Windows® environment. Please visit our website for the user to access ASRock Instant Flash. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 12. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you can press key during the POST or press key to...OC settings as yours! Just launch this utility, you to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. ASRock Instant Flash is capable of output phases to update system BIOS without sacrificing computing performance. The software name itself - With OC DNA, you can only be noted that ...
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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...ATX12V1 HD_AUDIO1 1 LAN PHY AUDIO 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 8Mb 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 16 20 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 2...
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...ATX12V1 HD_AUDIO1 1 LAN PHY AUDIO 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 8Mb 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 16 20 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 2...
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... up a multi-monitor display. Please refer to the following steps to apply these new values. Install the NVIDIA® PCI Express VGA card to enter BIOS setup. Press or to PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot). Set up a multi monitor environment: 1. Click "Extend my Windows desktop onto this motherboard. 4. E. Repeat ... select the "Settings" tab so that you can adjust the parameters of the add-on PCI Express VGA card, you do not adjust the BIOS setup, the default value of "Share Memory", [Auto], will be designated as appropriate for details. 2. Select the display icon identified by the...
... up a multi-monitor display. Please refer to the following steps to apply these new values. Install the NVIDIA® PCI Express VGA card to enter BIOS setup. Press or to PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot). Set up a multi monitor environment: 1. Click "Extend my Windows desktop onto this motherboard. 4. E. Repeat ... select the "Settings" tab so that you can adjust the parameters of the add-on PCI Express VGA card, you do not adjust the BIOS setup, the default value of "Share Memory", [Auto], will be designated as appropriate for details. 2. Select the display icon identified by the...
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... 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. 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 after you do the clear-CMOS action... Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. The current SATAII interface allows up the system first, and then shut it down before you update the BIOS.
... 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. 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 after you do the clear-CMOS action... Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. The current SATAII interface allows up the system first, and then shut it down before you update the BIOS.
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...You can start to configure RAID function, you do not need to load RAID driver from up "SATA Operation Mode" to [RAID] in BIOS first. A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. NOTE. Besides, there is no need for proper configuration. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option ...to [RAID]. STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. Please use the native driver to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit OS, and then install ASRock All-in the Support CD for you still need to check the RAID installation guide in -1 ...
...You can start to configure RAID function, you do not need to load RAID driver from up "SATA Operation Mode" to [RAID] in BIOS first. A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. NOTE. Besides, there is no need for proper configuration. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option ...to [RAID]. STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. Please use the native driver to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit OS, and then install ASRock All-in the Support CD for you still need to check the RAID installation guide in -1 ...
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..., Async.]. Please refer to the warning on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. 2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during...
..., Async.]. Please refer to the warning on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. 2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during...
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...POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. 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 features Advanced To set up the advanced BIOS features H/W Monitor To display current hardware status Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the Operating System Security...
...POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. 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 features Advanced To set up the advanced BIOS features H/W Monitor To display current hardware status Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the Operating System Security...
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... To bring up the selected screen To display the General Help Screen To load optimal default values for the function description of each navigation key. N68-VGS3 FX BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Tue 09/06/2011...] BIOS Version : N68-VGS3 FX P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Athlon (tm) II X2 265 Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 3300MHz Microcode Update : 100F63/10000B6 L1 Cache Size : 256KB L2 Cache ...
... To bring up the selected screen To display the General Help Screen To load optimal default values for the function description of each navigation key. N68-VGS3 FX BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Tue 09/06/2011...] BIOS Version : N68-VGS3 FX P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Athlon (tm) II X2 265 Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 3300MHz Microcode Update : 100F63/10000B6 L1 Cache Size : 256KB L2 Cache ...
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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 AMD Turbo Core Technology AMD ... Inc. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to adjust CPU frequency. 32 N68-VS3 FX BIOS SETUP UTILITY 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...
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 AMD Turbo Core Technology AMD ... Inc. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to adjust CPU frequency. 32 N68-VS3 FX BIOS SETUP UTILITY 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...
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... of Boot Failure Guard. PCIE Spread Spectrum This feature will be set to [Enabled] as default. ASRock UCC ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. As long as a simple switch of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you can enjoy the upgrade CPU performance with AM3/AM3+ CPU only, and in addition...
... of Boot Failure Guard. PCIE Spread Spectrum This feature will be set to [Enabled] as default. ASRock UCC ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. As long as a simple switch of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you can enjoy the upgrade CPU performance with AM3/AM3+ CPU only, and in addition...
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...]. HT Bus Width This feature allows you selecting Hyper-Transport bus speed. Configuration options: [Auto], [8 Bit] and [16 Bit]. 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 AMD Turbo Core Technology AMD IO C-State Support CPU Active Core Control [Auto] [200] [100] [Enabled] [3] [Enabled] [Enabled] ...
...]. HT Bus Width This feature allows you selecting Hyper-Transport bus speed. Configuration options: [Auto], [8 Bit] and [16 Bit]. 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 AMD Turbo Core Technology AMD IO C-State Support CPU Active Core Control [Auto] [200] [100] [Enabled] [3] [Enabled] [Enabled] ...
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... means of memory accessing. The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. The default is [Auto]. Memory Timing BIOS SETUP UTILITY OC Tweaker Memory Timing Power Down Enable Bank Interleaving Channel Interleaving CAS Latency (CL) TRCD TRP TRAS Command Rate TRC TRTP TWR TRFC...
... means of memory accessing. The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. The default is [Auto]. Memory Timing BIOS SETUP UTILITY OC Tweaker Memory Timing Power Down Enable Bank Interleaving Channel Interleaving CAS Latency (CL) TRCD TRP TRAS Command Rate TRC TRTP TWR TRFC...
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... noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/ 12 file system. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in a few clicks without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®...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 update system BIOS without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Just launch this...
... noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/ 12 file system. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in a few clicks without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®...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 update system BIOS without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Just launch this...
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... (C1). The C1 state is [Auto]. Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory freq., and lead to [Enabled]. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Cool 'n' Quiet Secure Virtual Machine Enhanced Halt State (C1E) [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and...
... (C1). The C1 state is [Auto]. Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory freq., and lead to [Enabled]. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Cool 'n' Quiet Secure Virtual Machine Enhanced Halt State (C1E) [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and...
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...], [64MB], [128MB] and [256MB]. Primary Graphics Adapter This item will be disabled when PCI Sound Card is plugged. The default value is [PCI]. 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] Auto/Enable/Disable...
...], [64MB], [128MB] and [256MB]. Primary Graphics Adapter This item will be disabled when PCI Sound Card is plugged. The default value is [PCI]. 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] Auto/Enable/Disable...
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.... 40 Away Mode Support Use this feature if the OS supports it. 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. Select [Auto] will be hidden. RTC Alarm Power On Use...
.... 40 Away Mode Support Use this feature if the OS supports it. 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. Select [Auto] will be hidden. RTC Alarm Power On Use...