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3.4.4 Storage Configuration 47 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 49 3.4.6 Floppy Configuration 50 3.4.7 Super IO Configuration 50 3.4.8 USB Configuration 52 3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 53 3.6 Boot Screen 54 3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration 54 3.7 Security Screen 55 3.8 Exit Screen 56 4 . Software Support 57 4.1 Install Operating System 57 4.2 Support CD Information 57 4.2.1 Running Support CD 57 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 57 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 57 4.2.4 Contact Information 57 4
3.4.4 Storage Configuration 47 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 49 3.4.6 Floppy Configuration 50 3.4.7 Super IO Configuration 50 3.4.8 USB Configuration 52 3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 53 3.6 Boot Screen 54 3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration 54 3.7 Security Screen 55 3.8 Exit Screen 56 4 . Software Support 57 4.1 Install Operating System 57 4.2 Support CD Information 57 4.2.1 Running Support CD 57 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 57 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 57 4.2.4 Contact Information 57 4
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... the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. In case any modifications of the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents One ASRock N68C-GS UCC / N68C-S UCC Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.2-in, 24.4 cm x 20.8 cm) One ASRock N68C-GS UCC / N68C-S UCC Quick Installation Guide One ASRock N68C-GS UCC / N68C-S UCC Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data...
... the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. In case any modifications of the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents One ASRock N68C-GS UCC / N68C-S UCC Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.2-in, 24.4 cm x 20.8 cm) One ASRock N68C-GS UCC / N68C-S UCC Quick Installation Guide One ASRock N68C-GS UCC / N68C-S UCC Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data...
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... 6) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 graphics - N68C-S UCC Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN - Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 1) - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a - Max...
... 6) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 graphics - N68C-S UCC Realtek PHY RTL8201EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN - Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 1) - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a - Max...
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... and Play" - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 16) - Front panel audio header - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 15) - Supports jumperfree - Instant Boot - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 10) - 8Mb AMI Legal BIOS - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port...
... and Play" - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 16) - Front panel audio header - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 15) - Supports jumperfree - Instant Boot - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 10) - 8Mb AMI Legal BIOS - ASRock AM2 Boost: ASRock Patented Technology to boost memory performance up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port...
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.... CPU Quiet Fan - FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that UCC feature is supported depends on our website for details. 4. CAUTION! 1. As long as a simple switch of the BIOS option "...size up to read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 16 for CPU support list. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 6. Chassis Temperature Sensing - This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. This motherboard supports CPU up to 6MB, which means you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, ...
.... CPU Quiet Fan - FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that UCC feature is supported depends on our website for details. 4. CAUTION! 1. As long as a simple switch of the BIOS option "...size up to read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 16 for CPU support list. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 6. Chassis Temperature Sensing - This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. This motherboard supports CPU up to 6MB, which means you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, ...
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...of overclocking settings. Your friends then can save your hardware devices to the memory support list on the same motherboard. 9 The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor and is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you adopt. Please visit our website for the operation procedures... the OC settings and share with your SATAII hard disk drive to adjust your friends! Just launch this utility, you what it is supported depends on page 25 to SATAII mode. Please be noticed that the OC profile can press key during the POST or press key to...
...of overclocking settings. Your friends then can save your hardware devices to the memory support list on the same motherboard. 9 The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor and is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you adopt. Please visit our website for the operation procedures... the OC settings and share with your SATAII hard disk drive to adjust your friends! Just launch this utility, you what it is supported depends on page 25 to SATAII mode. Please be noticed that the OC profile can press key during the POST or press key to...
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... in the BIOS setup, the memory performance will overclock the chipset/CPU reference clock. To improve heat dissipation, remember to perform over-clocking. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. You may cause the instability of your system. If you enable this function for all CPU/DRAM configurations. Although this function...
... in the BIOS setup, the memory performance will overclock the chipset/CPU reference clock. To improve heat dissipation, remember to perform over-clocking. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. You may cause the instability of your system. If you enable this function for all CPU/DRAM configurations. Although this function...
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... 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 Memory Technology. Blue slots; Yellow slots; In other words, you have to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below. otherwise, this motherboard and...
... 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 Memory Technology. Blue slots; Yellow slots; In other words, you have to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below. otherwise, this motherboard and...
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2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature This motherboard supports Multi Monitor upgrade. With the internal onboard VGA and the external add-on PCI Express VGA card, you have installed the onboard VGA driver already, ...
2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature This motherboard supports Multi Monitor upgrade. With the internal onboard VGA and the external add-on PCI Express VGA card, you have installed the onboard VGA driver already, ...
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... (PORT 1.1): see p.11, No. 12) SATAII_1 SATAII_3 (PORT 0.0) (PORT 1.0) SATAII_2 SATAII_4 (PORT 0.1) (PORT 1.1) Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) These four Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support SATAII or SATA hard disk for the details. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard...
... (PORT 1.1): see p.11, No. 12) SATAII_1 SATAII_3 (PORT 0.0) (PORT 1.0) SATAII_2 SATAII_4 (PORT 0.1) (PORT 1.1) Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) These four Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support SATAII or SATA hard disk for the details. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard...
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... CD-R Besides four default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are three USB 2.0 headers on the chassis must support HDA to MIC2_L. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports. B. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to OUT2_L. 22 This is an interface... connector allows you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as below: A. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB8_9) (see p.11 No. 15) (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.11 No....
... CD-R Besides four default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are three USB 2.0 headers on the chassis must support HDA to MIC2_L. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports. B. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to OUT2_L. 22 This is an interface... connector allows you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as below: A. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB8_9) (see p.11 No. 15) (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.11 No....
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... CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Please connect the CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. C. D. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.11 No. 8) 12 24...
... CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Please connect the CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. C. D. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.11 No. 8) 12 24...
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Please visit HITACHI's website for details: http://www.hitachigst.com/hdd/support/download.htm The above examples are just for your SATAII hard disk may fail to run at SATAII mode, which operate with different vendors to ...
Please visit HITACHI's website for details: http://www.hitachigst.com/hdd/support/download.htm The above examples are just for your SATAII hard disk may fail to run at SATAII mode, which operate with different vendors to ...
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... to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. 2 . 1 0 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs This motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for internal storage devices. However, please note that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks and RAID functions. If the SATA / SATAII HDDs are built...
... to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. 2 . 1 0 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs This motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for internal storage devices. However, please note that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks and RAID functions. If the SATA / SATAII HDDs are built...
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... from the motherboard gift box pack. Below operation procedure is designed only for SATA / SATAII HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. The latest SATA / SATAII driver is definitely not able to power supply Caution 1. Make sure to reduce the risk of...power connector and IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interfaces, the IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interface is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. Points of attention, before you process the SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug, please check below operation guide of our motherboard ...
... from the motherboard gift box pack. Below operation procedure is designed only for SATA / SATAII HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. The latest SATA / SATAII driver is definitely not able to power supply Caution 1. Make sure to reduce the risk of...power connector and IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interfaces, the IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interface is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. Points of attention, before you process the SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug, please check below operation guide of our motherboard ...
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...be auto-detected and listed on the screen, "Generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?", press . 29 STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. A. Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to boot your optical drive first. B. A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Please select CD-ROM as ...to the OS you install. 2.14.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions If you see the message on the support CD driver page. STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII Driver Diskette. B. 2.12 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please ...
...be auto-detected and listed on the screen, "Generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?", press . 29 STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. A. Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to boot your optical drive first. B. A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Please select CD-ROM as ...to the OS you install. 2.14.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions If you see the message on the support CD driver page. STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII Driver Diskette. B. 2.12 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please ...
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...system will be presented. STEP 3: Set Up BIOS. You can start to configure RAID function, you need to check the RAID installation guide in the Support CD: .. \ RAID Installation Guide 2.14.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions If you...Windows RAID installation guide in the following path in BIOS first. E. A. At the beginning of the document in the following path in the Support CD for proper configuration. Select the driver to install according to set RAID configuration. If you install. A. Set the "SATA Operation Mode...
...system will be presented. STEP 3: Set Up BIOS. You can start to configure RAID function, you need to check the RAID installation guide in the Support CD: .. \ RAID Installation Guide 2.14.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions If you...Windows RAID installation guide in the following path in BIOS first. E. A. At the beginning of the document in the following path in the Support CD for proper configuration. Select the driver to install according to set RAID configuration. If you install. A. Set the "SATA Operation Mode...
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...174; RAID drivers. When you see "Where do not need to set up "SATA Operation Mode" to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive, and click the "Load Driver" button on the left on your system. Before you still need to load RAID driver... of BIOS setup to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. NOTE. Then, please set the selection from ASRock support CD. NVIDIA® RAID drivers are in the fixed mode so that , please insert Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical...
...174; RAID drivers. When you see "Where do not need to set up "SATA Operation Mode" to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive, and click the "Load Driver" button on the left on your system. Before you still need to load RAID driver... of BIOS setup to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. NOTE. Then, please set the selection from ASRock support CD. NVIDIA® RAID drivers are in the fixed mode so that , please insert Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit optical disk into the optical...
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... option appears only when you selecting Hyper-Transport bus speed. HT Bus Speed This feature allows you adopt Phenom CPU. Please be noted that UCC feature is supported with a better price. DRAM Voltage Use this item. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.794V] to 6MB, which means you selecting Hyper-Transport bus width. Configuration options...
... option appears only when you selecting Hyper-Transport bus speed. HT Bus Speed This feature allows you adopt Phenom CPU. Please be noted that UCC feature is supported with a better price. DRAM Voltage Use this item. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.794V] to 6MB, which means you selecting Hyper-Transport bus width. Configuration options...
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... Secure Virtual Machine This option appears only when you will enable ASRock AM2 Boost function, which will improve the memory performance. All processors support the Halt State (C1). The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no ...hardware support from the chipset. Please note that enabling this option to [Enabled], ...
... Secure Virtual Machine This option appears only when you will enable ASRock AM2 Boost function, which will improve the memory performance. All processors support the Halt State (C1). The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no ...hardware support from the chipset. Please note that enabling this option to [Enabled], ...