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...Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in this manual. With respect to the contents of this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. CALIFORNIA,... USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any language, in the manual or product. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this manual may...
...Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in this manual. With respect to the contents of this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. CALIFORNIA,... USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any language, in the manual or product. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this manual may...
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... Swap Functions for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support 10 1.4 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Films Which Pass Our Lab Test . 11 1.5 Motherboard Layout 12 1.6 I/O Panel 13 2 . Contents 1 . Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement for SATA / SATAII HDDs ....... 28 2.12 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and...
... Swap Functions for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Playback Support 10 1.4 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Films Which Pass Our Lab Test . 11 1.5 Motherboard Layout 12 1.6 I/O Panel 13 2 . Contents 1 . Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement for SATA / SATAII HDDs ....... 28 2.12 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and...
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... 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 N68PV-GS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.2-in, 24.4 cm x 18.3 cm) One ASRock N68PV-GS Quick Installation Guide Two ASRock N68PV-GS Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (Optional...
... 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 N68PV-GS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.2-in, 24.4 cm x 18.3 cm) One ASRock N68PV-GS Quick Installation Guide Two ASRock N68PV-GS Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable (Optional...
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... hard disk drive to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may use the DVI to HDMI adapter to convert this motherboard requires the proper hardware configuration. Due to SATAII mode. This DVI-D port for details. 3. You can support DVI/HDCP and...check NVIDIA® website for USB 2.0 works fine under Windows® XP and Windows® VistaTM. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 5. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Whether 1066MHz memory speed is supported depends on page 27 to our website...
... hard disk drive to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may use the DVI to HDMI adapter to convert this motherboard requires the proper hardware configuration. Due to SATAII mode. This DVI-D port for details. 3. You can support DVI/HDCP and...check NVIDIA® website for USB 2.0 works fine under Windows® XP and Windows® VistaTM. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 5. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Whether 1066MHz memory speed is supported depends on page 27 to our website...
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...hardware devices to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 13. If you to perform over-clocking. You may not be applicative to your system... memory performance will overclock the chipset/CPU reference clock. Enabling this motherboard offers stepless control, it is enabled, it may choose to 12.5%, but the effect still depends on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it is ...
...hardware devices to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 13. If you to perform over-clocking. You may not be applicative to your system... memory performance will overclock the chipset/CPU reference clock. Enabling this motherboard offers stepless control, it is enabled, it may choose to 12.5%, but the effect still depends on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it is ...
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... x 2 Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64 * If you need to use CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra version 7.3, we suggest to remove the "V" mark in this motherboard requires the proper hardware configuration. Please refer to below steps to save the change. 10 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD...
... x 2 Windows® VistaTM or Windows® VistaTM 64 * If you need to use CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra version 7.3, we suggest to remove the "V" mark in this motherboard requires the proper hardware configuration. Please refer to below steps to save the change. 10 1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement for 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD...
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1.5 Motherboard Layout 12 18.3cm (7.2-in) PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 1 PS2_USB_PW1 DDRII_2 (64 bit, 240-pFinSmBod8u0le0) 3 DDRII_1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DVI_CON1 DDR2 1066 Dual ... IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN LAN PHY SATAII_1 (PORT 0) SATAII_2 (PORT 1) SATAII_3 (PORT 2) SATAII_4 (PORT 3) PCIE1 NVIDIA GeForce 7050 / nForce 630A MCP IDE1 PCIE2 N68PV-GS PCI1 RoHS RAID 4Mb BIOS CMOS BATTERY AUDIO CODEC CD1 1 HD_AUDIO1 FLOPPY1 20 19 PCI2 1 COM1 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET 1 USB4_5 1 USB6_7 CHA_FAN1 CLRCMOS1...
1.5 Motherboard Layout 12 18.3cm (7.2-in) PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 1 PS2_USB_PW1 DDRII_2 (64 bit, 240-pFinSmBod8u0le0) 3 DDRII_1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DVI_CON1 DDR2 1066 Dual ... IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN LAN PHY SATAII_1 (PORT 0) SATAII_2 (PORT 1) SATAII_3 (PORT 2) SATAII_4 (PORT 3) PCIE1 NVIDIA GeForce 7050 / nForce 630A MCP IDE1 PCIE2 N68PV-GS PCI1 RoHS RAID 4Mb BIOS CMOS BATTERY AUDIO CODEC CD1 1 HD_AUDIO1 FLOPPY1 20 19 PCI2 1 COM1 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET 1 USB4_5 1 USB6_7 CHA_FAN1 CLRCMOS1...
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... precautions before you handle components. 3. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in , 24.4 cm x 18.3 cm) motherboard. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to ensure that the...the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Before you uninstall any component, ensure that the motherboard fits into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. Also remember to do not touch the ICs. 4. Failure to ...
... precautions before you handle components. 3. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in , 24.4 cm x 18.3 cm) motherboard. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to ensure that the...the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Before you uninstall any component, ensure that the motherboard fits into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. Also remember to do not touch the ICs. 4. Failure to ...
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... corner with each other. When the CPU is locked. Step 2. Then connect the CPU fan to secure the CPU. Carefully insert the CPU into this motherboard, it fits in good contact with a small triangle. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to a 90o angle. The...
... corner with each other. When the CPU is locked. Step 2. Then connect the CPU fan to secure the CPU. Carefully insert the CPU into this motherboard, it fits in good contact with a small triangle. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to a 90o angle. The...
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... DIMM matches the break on the slot. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. It is not allowed to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully snap back in place and ... two non-identical memory modules, it will cause permanent damage to install a DDR memory module into DDR2 slot; 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) N68PV-GS motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot...
... DIMM matches the break on the slot. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. It is not allowed to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully snap back in place and ... two non-identical memory modules, it will cause permanent damage to install a DDR memory module into DDR2 slot; 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) N68PV-GS motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot...
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... the screws for the card before you intend to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on this motherboard. Align the card connector with screws. 17 Fasten the card to use . 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used to install expansion...
... the screws for the card before you intend to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on this motherboard. Align the card connector with screws. 17 Fasten the card to use . 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used to install expansion...
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... D-Sub to your system already, you can freely enjoy the benefits of dual monitor function provided by VGA/DVI-D and VGA/D-Sub ports with this motherboard after your computer. VGA/DVI-D port VGA/D-Sub port 2. If you haven't installed onboard VGA driver yet, please install onboard VGA driver from our ...support CD to support dual VGA output so that DVI-D and D-sub can easily enjoy the benefits of this motherboard. With the internal dual VGA output support (DVI-D and D-Sub), you playback HDCP-protected video from Blu-ray (BD) or HD-DVD disc, the ...
... D-Sub to your system already, you can freely enjoy the benefits of dual monitor function provided by VGA/DVI-D and VGA/D-Sub ports with this motherboard after your computer. VGA/DVI-D port VGA/D-Sub port 2. If you haven't installed onboard VGA driver yet, please install onboard VGA driver from our ...support CD to support dual VGA output so that DVI-D and D-sub can easily enjoy the benefits of this motherboard. With the internal dual VGA output support (DVI-D and D-Sub), you playback HDCP-protected video from Blu-ray (BD) or HD-DVD disc, the ...
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... on PCI Express VGA card driver to the steps below . Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on the I /O panel of this motherboard. 4. Right-click the display icon and select "Attached", if necessary. Click the "Identify" button to display a large number on PCI Express ... E for the diaplay icon identified by the number 2. If you can adjust the parameters of the system memory. C. E. Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports surround display upgrade. With the internal dual VGA output support (DVI-D and D-Sub) and the external add-on PCI Express VGA card, you...
... on PCI Express VGA card driver to the steps below . Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on the I /O panel of this motherboard. 4. Right-click the display icon and select "Attached", if necessary. Click the "Identify" button to display a large number on PCI Express ... E for the diaplay icon identified by the number 2. If you can adjust the parameters of the system memory. C. E. Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports surround display upgrade. With the internal dual VGA output support (DVI-D and D-Sub) and the external add-on PCI Express VGA card, you...
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... icon identified by Intel® for protecting digital entertainment content that you purchase is my main monitor" and "Extend the desktop onto this motherboard. The placement of content as it is a copy protection scheme to protect the integrity of display icons determines how you can enjoy the ... display. such as a computer, DVD player or set -top-boxes, as well as well. In other words, HDCP specification is supported with this motherboard, you need to adopt the monitor that the HDTV or LCD monitor you would like to another. B. D. HDCP Function with DVI-D Port HDCP function...
... icon identified by Intel® for protecting digital entertainment content that you purchase is my main monitor" and "Extend the desktop onto this motherboard. The placement of content as it is a copy protection scheme to protect the integrity of display icons determines how you can enjoy the ... display. such as a computer, DVD player or set -top-boxes, as well as well. In other words, HDCP specification is supported with this motherboard, you need to adopt the monitor that the HDTV or LCD monitor you would like to another. B. D. HDCP Function with DVI-D Port HDCP function...
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...Function Operation Guide The DVI-D port for the chipset adopted on this motherboard and enable HDMI audio function, the film you reboot the system, the...function is available. D. A. If you install the DVI-D monitor instead of the HDMI monitor on this motherboard, please refer to the adapter vendor for further information. 2. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit...install. 1. You may pause sometimes. After HDMI audio driver is not bundled with this motherboard can support DVI/HDCP and HDMI format signal. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Chipset Configuration. Install...
...Function Operation Guide The DVI-D port for the chipset adopted on this motherboard and enable HDMI audio function, the film you reboot the system, the...function is available. D. A. If you install the DVI-D monitor instead of the HDMI monitor on this motherboard, please refer to the adapter vendor for further information. 2. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit...install. 1. You may pause sometimes. After HDMI audio driver is not bundled with this motherboard can support DVI/HDCP and HDMI format signal. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Chipset Configuration. Install...
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... end of your IDE device vendor for internal storage devices. Then connect the white end of SATA power cable to the power connector on the motherboard. Serial ATAII Connectors (SATAII_1 (PORT 0): see p.12, No. 6) (SATAII_2 (PORT 1): see p.12, No. 5) (SATAII_3 (PORT 2): see p.12, No. 9) (SATAII_4 (... Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of SATA power cable to the power connector of the motherboard! • Floppy Connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.12, No. 8) SATAII_1 (PORT 0) SATAII_2 (PORT 1) SATAII_3 (PORT 2) SATAII_4 (PORT 3) Serial ATA...
... end of your IDE device vendor for internal storage devices. Then connect the white end of SATA power cable to the power connector on the motherboard. Serial ATAII Connectors (SATAII_1 (PORT 0): see p.12, No. 6) (SATAII_2 (PORT 1): see p.12, No. 5) (SATAII_3 (PORT 2): see p.12, No. 9) (SATAII_4 (... Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of SATA power cable to the power connector of the motherboard! • Floppy Connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.12, No. 8) SATAII_1 (PORT 0) SATAII_2 (PORT 1) SATAII_3 (PORT 2) SATAII_4 (PORT 3) Serial ATA...
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... connector allows you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to MIC2_L. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. B. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two USB 2.0 headers on the chassis must support HDA to receive stereo audio input (CD1: see p.12 No. 21) from sound...
... connector allows you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to MIC2_L. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. B. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two USB 2.0 headers on the chassis must support HDA to receive stereo audio input (CD1: see p.12 No. 21) from sound...
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...26 Failing to this connector. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it to this connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan... (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.12 No.18) Please note that it can work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it is necessary to connect a power supply with ATX 12V plug to do so will cause power...
...26 Failing to this connector. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it to this connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan... (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.12 No.18) Please note that it can work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it is necessary to connect a power supply with ATX 12V plug to do so will cause power...
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You may install SATA / SATAII hard disks on this motherboard for SATA host controllers developed thru a joint industry effort. NVIDIA® GeForce 7050 / nForce 630A MCP chipset provides hardware support for Advanced Host controller ... disk. 2 . 1 1 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs This motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for the action to the motherboard's SATAII connector. 2 . 1 0 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts NVIDIA® GeForce 7050 / nForce 630A MCP chipset that it cannot perform...
You may install SATA / SATAII hard disks on this motherboard for SATA host controllers developed thru a joint industry effort. NVIDIA® GeForce 7050 / nForce 630A MCP chipset provides hardware support for Advanced Host controller ... disk. 2 . 1 1 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs This motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for the action to the motherboard's SATAII connector. 2 . 1 0 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts NVIDIA® GeForce 7050 / nForce 630A MCP chipset that it cannot perform...
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...Below operation procedure is designed only for SATA / SATAII HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. The SATA / SATAII HDD, which are from our motherboard package. 5. Please follow below instructions step by the chipset because of its limitation, the SATA / SATAII Hot ... power connector interface is indicated in RAID / AHCI mode. Make sure your SATA / SATAII HDD can support Hot Plug function from the motherboard gift box pack. Points of attention, before you process the SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug, please check below operation guide of SATA ...
...Below operation procedure is designed only for SATA / SATAII HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. The SATA / SATAII HDD, which are from our motherboard package. 5. Please follow below instructions step by the chipset because of its limitation, the SATA / SATAII Hot ... power connector interface is indicated in RAID / AHCI mode. Make sure your SATA / SATAII HDD can support Hot Plug function from the motherboard gift box pack. Points of attention, before you process the SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug, please check below operation guide of SATA ...