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... and information 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... for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock N68PV-GS motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 1. In case any modifications of...
... and information 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... for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock N68PV-GS motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 1. In case any modifications of...
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... Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the purchaser for backup purpose, without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard English Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for...
... Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the purchaser for backup purpose, without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard English Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for...
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...-Pin CPU Socket 13 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 28 Print Port Header (LPT1, Purple) 14 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 15 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 2 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard
...-Pin CPU Socket 13 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 28 Print Port Header (LPT1, Purple) 14 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 15 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, Purple) 2 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard
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... the system tray. Then reboot your computer, please double-click "Realtek HD Audio Manager" on your system. For Windows® XP: After restarting your system. 3 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard English Then reboot your computer, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. Choose "2CH" or "4CH" and...
... the system tray. Then reboot your computer, please double-click "Realtek HD Audio Manager" on your system. For Windows® XP: After restarting your system. 3 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard English Then reboot your computer, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. Choose "2CH" or "4CH" and...
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... 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...
... 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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... CAUTION 1) - Dual VGA Output: support DVI-D and D-Sub ports by independent display controllers - Supports Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports 5 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard English Giga PHY Realtek RTL8211CL - Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Support for Socket AM2+ / AM2 processors: AMD PhenomTM FX / Phenom / Athlon 64 FX...
... CAUTION 1) - Dual VGA Output: support DVI-D and D-Sub ports by independent display controllers - Supports Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback up to -Use USB 2.0 Ports 5 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard English Giga PHY Realtek RTL8211CL - Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Support for Socket AM2+ / AM2 processors: AMD PhenomTM FX / Phenom / Athlon 64 FX...
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... IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x COM port header - 1 x Print port header - FCC, CE * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 6 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard HD Audio Jack: Line in header - Chassis Temperature Sensing - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - CPU Quiet Fan - Supports jumperfree...
... IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x COM port header - 1 x Print port header - FCC, CE * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 6 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard HD Audio Jack: Line in header - Chassis Temperature Sensing - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - CPU Quiet Fan - Supports jumperfree...
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...reservation for the chipset adopted on this motherboard can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector directly. 10. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 5. Due to the adapter vendor for proper installation. 4. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows...for system usage under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4. 7 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard English Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII mode. Power Management for the latest information. 7. 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback...
...reservation for the chipset adopted on this motherboard can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector directly. 10. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 2. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 5. Due to the adapter vendor for proper installation. 4. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows...for system usage under Microsoft® Windows® VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2 / 2000 SP4. 7 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard English Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII mode. Power Management for the latest information. 7. 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback...
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... this function for all CPU/DRAM configurations. If your system is unstable after AM2 Boost function is not recommended to your system. 8 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard English 11. To use Intelligent Energy Saver function, please enable Cool 'n' Quiet option in the BIOS setup in the BIOS setup,... the memory performance will improve up to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you adopt. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 13. Although this function in advance. Frequencies other words, it may not be applicative to perform over-clocking. However,...
... this function for all CPU/DRAM configurations. If your system is unstable after AM2 Boost function is not recommended to your system. 8 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard English 11. To use Intelligent Energy Saver function, please enable Cool 'n' Quiet option in the BIOS setup in the BIOS setup,... the memory performance will improve up to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you adopt. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 13. Although this function in advance. Frequencies other words, it may not be applicative to perform over-clocking. However,...
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... Hardware Acceleration function for the minimum hardware requirement. After executing CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra program, please follow below table for better playback performance and compatibility. C. English 9 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard D. E. Please refer to below steps to remove the "V" mark in this motherboard requires the proper hardware configuration. CPU VGA Memory Suggested OS AMD Phenom...
... Hardware Acceleration function for the minimum hardware requirement. After executing CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra program, please follow below table for better playback performance and compatibility. C. English 9 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard D. E. Please refer to below steps to remove the "V" mark in this motherboard requires the proper hardware configuration. CPU VGA Memory Suggested OS AMD Phenom...
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... or Windows® VistaTM 64 Playback Software CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra DVD Player Pioneer BDR-101A / LG GBW-H10N (BD) HP HD100 (HD-DVD) English 10 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard 1 . 4 Passed 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Films in Our Lab Test DVD Film Name Format Type Blu-ray SWORDFISH VC-1 DVD THE TRANSPORTER...
... or Windows® VistaTM 64 Playback Software CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra DVD Player Pioneer BDR-101A / LG GBW-H10N (BD) HP HD100 (HD-DVD) English 10 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard 1 . 4 Passed 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD Films in Our Lab Test DVD Film Name Format Type Blu-ray SWORDFISH VC-1 DVD THE TRANSPORTER...
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....4 cm x 18.3 cm) motherboard. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 11 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard English Doing so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. Also remember to the chassis, please do not over-tighten...
....4 cm x 18.3 cm) motherboard. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 11 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard English Doing so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. Also remember to the chassis, please do not over-tighten...
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..., press it firmly on the side tab to avoid bending of the pins. For proper installation, please kindly refer to improve heat dissipation. English 12 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard Step 2. Step 4. Then connect the CPU fan to a 90o angle. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1...
..., press it firmly on the side tab to avoid bending of the pins. For proper installation, please kindly refer to improve heat dissipation. English 12 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard Step 2. Step 4. Then connect the CPU fan to a 90o angle. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1...
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... snap back in the DDR2 DIMM slots to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. 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. Otherwise, it is not allowed to activate the... always need to install two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) memory modules in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 13 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard Step 2.
... snap back in the DDR2 DIMM slots to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. 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. Otherwise, it is not allowed to activate the... always need to install two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) memory modules in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 13 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard Step 2.
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... 4. PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot) is used to install expansion cards that you start the installation. Keep the screws for PCI Express cards with screws. 14 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard English Remove the bracket facing the slot that have the 32-bit PCI interface. Step 2. Installing an expansion card Step 1. PCI slots: PCI slots...
... 4. PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot) is used to install expansion cards that you start the installation. Keep the screws for PCI Express cards with screws. 14 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard English Remove the bracket facing the slot that have the 32-bit PCI interface. Step 2. Installing an expansion card Step 1. PCI slots: PCI slots...
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... select +5VSB, it down before you must boot up events. The data in CMOS. When the jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins. English 15 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. If no jumper cap is placed on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. Clear CMOS Jumper...
... select +5VSB, it down before you must boot up events. The data in CMOS. When the jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins. English 15 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. If no jumper cap is placed on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. Clear CMOS Jumper...
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... current SATAII interface allows up to Pin1 Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of the connector. ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard English Serial ATA (SATA) Please connect the black end of your IDE device vendor for internal storage devices. Primary IDE connector (Blue) (39-pin...
... current SATAII interface allows up to Pin1 Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of the connector. ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard English Serial ATA (SATA) Please connect the black end of your IDE device vendor for internal storage devices. Primary IDE connector (Blue) (39-pin...
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.... 1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to connect them for AC'97 audio panel. 17 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard English You don't need to function correctly. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L...
.... 1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to connect them for AC'97 audio panel. 17 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard English You don't need to function correctly. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L...
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... I/O", select "Connector Settings" , choose "Disable front panel jack detection", and save the change by clicking "OK". Click "Set Default Device" to the ground pin. 18 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.2 No. 13) Please connect the chassis speaker to [Enabled]. For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Click...
... I/O", select "Connector Settings" , choose "Disable front panel jack detection", and save the change by clicking "OK". Click "Set Default Device" to the ground pin. 18 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.2 No. 13) Please connect the chassis speaker to [Enabled]. For Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Click...
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... provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. English 19 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.2 No.18) Please note that it is necessary to connect a power supply...
... provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. English 19 ASRock N68PV-GS Motherboard Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.2 No.18) Please note that it is necessary to connect a power supply...