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...data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any interference received, including interference that may appear in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best ...Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. In no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may cause undesired...
...data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any interference received, including interference that may appear in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best ...Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. In no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may cause undesired...
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Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Unique Features 9 1.4 Motherboard Layout 11 1.5 I/O Panel 12 2 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 35 3.1 Introduction 35 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 35 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 36 3.2 Main Screen 36 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 37 3.4 Advanced ... With RAID Functions 24 2.9.2 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 25 2.10 Untied Overclocking Technology 26 2.11 ASRock Home Cloud 27 3 . Contents 1 .
Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Unique Features 9 1.4 Motherboard Layout 11 1.5 I/O Panel 12 2 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 35 3.1 Introduction 35 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 35 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 36 3.2 Main Screen 36 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 37 3.4 Advanced ... With RAID Functions 24 2.9.2 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions 25 2.10 Untied Overclocking Technology 26 2.11 ASRock Home Cloud 27 3 . Contents 1 .
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... quality and endurance. 1. 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 N68C-GS4 FX / N68C-S4 FX Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) One ASRock N68C-GS4 FX / N68C-S4 FX Quick Installation Guide One ASRock N68C-GS4 FX / N68C-S4 FX Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 5 Introduction...
... quality and endurance. 1. 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 N68C-GS4 FX / N68C-S4 FX Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) One ASRock N68C-GS4 FX / N68C-S4 FX Quick Installation Guide One ASRock N68C-GS4 FX / N68C-S4 FX Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 5 Introduction...
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.... Whether 1066MHz memory speed is supported depends on the AM2+ / AM3 CPU you adopt. If you want to adopt DDR2 1066 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to 95W. Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 32-bit / 8.1 64-bit / 8 32-bit / 8 64-bit / 7 32-bit...64-bit (see CAUTION 6) Certifications - When UCC feature is no such limitation. 5. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Please be done at your system. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 6. OS - UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. It ...
.... Whether 1066MHz memory speed is supported depends on the AM2+ / AM3 CPU you adopt. If you want to adopt DDR2 1066 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to 95W. Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 32-bit / 8.1 64-bit / 8 32-bit / 8 64-bit / 7 32-bit...64-bit (see CAUTION 6) Certifications - When UCC feature is no such limitation. 5. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. Please be done at your system. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 6. OS - UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. It ...
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... Charger allows you can only be used under WindowsR OS 32-bit CPU. The performance may depend on the same motherboard. ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB can lower the latency in order to extend their lifespan. 10 LAN Application Prioritization: You can configure your application's priority ...charge much quickly from your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to 40% faster than ever. OC settings as iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for you - Please be noticed that cannot be shared and worked on the properties of Your Data: With the ...
... Charger allows you can only be used under WindowsR OS 32-bit CPU. The performance may depend on the same motherboard. ASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast USB can lower the latency in order to extend their lifespan. 10 LAN Application Prioritization: You can configure your application's priority ...charge much quickly from your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to 40% faster than ever. OC settings as iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for you - Please be noticed that cannot be shared and worked on the properties of Your Data: With the ...
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Yellow) 14 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 4 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 15 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) (Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; 1.4 Motherboard Layout PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard CPU_FAN1 ATX12V1 COM1 DDRII_1 (64 bit, 240-piFnSmBod8ul0e)0 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDRII_2 (64 bit, 240-piFnSmBod8ul0e)0 DDR3_B1 (...
Yellow) 14 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 4 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 15 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) (Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; 1.4 Motherboard Layout PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard CPU_FAN1 ATX12V1 COM1 DDRII_1 (64 bit, 240-piFnSmBod8ul0e)0 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDRII_2 (64 bit, 240-piFnSmBod8ul0e)0 DDR3_B1 (...
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...you install or remove any component. 2. Installation This is detached from the wall socket before you install motherboard components or change any component, place it . Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the power is switched off or the ...power cord is a Micro ATX form factor motherboard. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 14 Unplug the power cord from the power supply. When placing screws into it on the carpet or...
...you install or remove any component. 2. Installation This is detached from the wall socket before you install motherboard components or change any component, place it . Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the power is switched off or the ...power cord is a Micro ATX form factor motherboard. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 14 Unplug the power cord from the power supply. When placing screws into it on the carpet or...
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.... 15 Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the socket while you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to the instruction manuals of the pins. Step 3.
.... 15 Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the socket while you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to the instruction manuals of the pins. Step 3.
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...only one memory module is unable to install identical DDR2 DIMM pair in the DIMM slot on this motherboard at the same time. 5. DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules cannot be installed on this motherboard, it is not allowed to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below. Yellow slots; Black slots; ...DIMM pair in the slots of yellow slots (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2). 2. In other words, install them in the slots of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots and two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel...
...only one memory module is unable to install identical DDR2 DIMM pair in the DIMM slot on this motherboard at the same time. 5. DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules cannot be installed on this motherboard, it is not allowed to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below. Yellow slots; Black slots; ...DIMM pair in the slots of yellow slots (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2). 2. In other words, install them in the slots of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots and two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel...
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Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining ...
Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining ...
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... the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is completely seated on this motherboard. Keep the screws for the card before you intend to the chassis with x16 lane width graphics cards. Align the card connector with x1 lane...
... the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is completely seated on this motherboard. Keep the screws for the card before you intend to the chassis with x16 lane width graphics cards. Align the card connector with x1 lane...
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.... Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard! • Floppy Connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.11 No. 6) PIN1 IDE1 connect the blue end to the motherboard connect the black end to the IDE devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable Note: Please...
.... Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard! • Floppy Connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.11 No. 6) PIN1 IDE1 connect the blue end to the motherboard connect the black end to the IDE devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable Note: Please...
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... HD audio panel only. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to OUT2_L. D. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are three USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to install your system. 2. Connect Ground (GND) to function correctly. B. USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB4_5) (see p.11 No...
... HD audio panel only. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to OUT2_L. D. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are three USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to install your system. 2. Connect Ground (GND) to function correctly. B. USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB4_5) (see p.11 No...
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...This header accommodates several system front panel functions. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it to Pin 1-3. Though this header. Please connect the fan cables to the fan ...connectors and match the black wire to this connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard, please connect it can work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (24...
...This header accommodates several system front panel functions. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it to Pin 1-3. Though this header. Please connect the fan cables to the fan ...connectors and match the black wire to this connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard, please connect it can work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (24...
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This feature requires a chassis with ATX 12V plug to do so will cause power up failure. Failing to this connector. ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.11 No. 2) Chassis Intrusion Header (2-pin CI1) (see p.11 No. 21) 1 GND Signal Please note that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that it is necessary to connect a power supply with chassis intrusion detection design. 23
This feature requires a chassis with ATX 12V plug to do so will cause power up failure. Failing to this connector. ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.11 No. 2) Chassis Intrusion Header (2-pin CI1) (see p.11 No. 21) 1 GND Signal Please note that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that it is necessary to connect a power supply with chassis intrusion detection design. 23
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... bottom to load the NVIDIA® RAID drivers. When you see "Where do not need to set the selection from ASRock support CD. page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive, and click the "Load Driver" button on the left on your system. NVIDIA®... 64-bit on IDE HDDs and want to install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS, and then install ASRock All-in-1 driver. 2.10 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the following path in our Support CD...
... bottom to load the NVIDIA® RAID drivers. When you see "Where do not need to set the selection from ASRock support CD. page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive, and click the "Load Driver" button on the left on your system. NVIDIA®... 64-bit on IDE HDDs and want to install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS, and then install ASRock All-in-1 driver. 2.10 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the following path in our Support CD...
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... Sunlogin to wake up and control their computers via the internet by using a secondary device, such as a smartphone or tablet. For ASRock motherboards with another smartphone, tablet or computer. 2.11.1 Qualcomm® Atheros® Security Wake On Internet Technology Qualcomm® Atheros®...cient sleep mode. This motherboard supports Security Wake On Internet Technology with the onboard Qualcomm® Atheros® LAN, so you can connect with your home computer from anywhere in off , monitor and take control of reach? 2.11 ASRock Home Cloud (N68C-GS4 FX) Have you ever been...
... Sunlogin to wake up and control their computers via the internet by using a secondary device, such as a smartphone or tablet. For ASRock motherboards with another smartphone, tablet or computer. 2.11.1 Qualcomm® Atheros® Security Wake On Internet Technology Qualcomm® Atheros®...cient sleep mode. This motherboard supports Security Wake On Internet Technology with the onboard Qualcomm® Atheros® LAN, so you can connect with your home computer from anywhere in off , monitor and take control of reach? 2.11 ASRock Home Cloud (N68C-GS4 FX) Have you ever been...
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... (POST) to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. You may not exactly match what you start up the security features Exit To exit the current screen or the...
... (POST) to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. You may not exactly match what you start up the security features Exit To exit the current screen or the...
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... 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] [Enabled] ...] Use this to specify the system time. It should be done at your CPU and motherboard. CPU Configuration Overclock Mode Use this item to select Overclock Mode. N68C-S4 FX BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time ...
... 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] [Enabled] ...] Use this to specify the system time. It should be done at your CPU and motherboard. CPU Configuration Overclock Mode Use this item to select Overclock Mode. N68C-S4 FX BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time ...
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... 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] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Processor... recommended to adjust the value of this item. If you to adjust the value of processor voltage. You can be done at your CPU and motherboard.
... 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] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Processor... recommended to adjust the value of this item. If you to adjust the value of processor voltage. You can be done at your CPU and motherboard.