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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 1.1 Before You Start 1 1.2 Package Checklist 1 1.3 Motherboard Features 2 1.4 Rear Panel Connectors 3 1.5 Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 5 2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU 5 2.2 FAN Headers 7 2.3 Installing System Memory 8 2.4 Connectors and Slots 10 Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup 14 3.1 How to ...
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 1.1 Before You Start 1 1.2 Package Checklist 1 1.3 Motherboard Features 2 1.4 Rear Panel Connectors 3 1.5 Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 5 2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU 5 2.2 FAN Headers 7 2.3 Installing System Memory 8 2.4 Connectors and Slots 10 Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup 14 3.1 How to ...
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION MCP6P3/N68S3 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you for ATX Case X 1 Installation Guide X ... I/O Panel for choosing our product. The operating temperatures of the board unless necessary. Hold the board on motherboard or the rear side of the computer should be 0 to remove the static charge. Loose parts will cause...: Prepare a dry and stable working environment with sufficient lighting. Before you start installing the motherboard, please make sure you take the motherboard out from anti-static bag, ground yourself properly by touching any unfastened small parts inside ...
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION MCP6P3/N68S3 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you for ATX Case X 1 Installation Guide X ... I/O Panel for choosing our product. The operating temperatures of the board unless necessary. Hold the board on motherboard or the rear side of the computer should be 0 to remove the static charge. Loose parts will cause...: Prepare a dry and stable working environment with sufficient lighting. Before you start installing the motherboard, please make sure you take the motherboard out from anti-static bag, ground yourself properly by touching any unfastened small parts inside ...
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...device SATA Connector x4 Each connector supports 1 SATA device Front Panel Connector x1 Supports front panel facilities 2 Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES SPEC Socket AM3 AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit computing CPU AMD Phenom II/ Athlon... II processors Supports Hyper Transport 2.0 (Maximum Watt: 95W) Support HyperTransport 2.0 FSB Supports up to 2.0 GT/s Bandwidth Chipset GeForce 6150 SE/nForce 430 (MCP6P3) GeForce 7025/nForce 630a (N68S3...
...device SATA Connector x4 Each connector supports 1 SATA device Front Panel Connector x1 Supports front panel facilities 2 Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES SPEC Socket AM3 AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit computing CPU AMD Phenom II/ Athlon... II processors Supports Hyper Transport 2.0 (Maximum Watt: 95W) Support HyperTransport 2.0 FSB Supports up to 2.0 GT/s Bandwidth Chipset GeForce 6150 SE/nForce 430 (MCP6P3) GeForce 7025/nForce 630a (N68S3...
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Super I/O JUS B V2 IDE1 F_USB2 F_USB1 BIOS JCMOS1 SATA2 SATA4 SATA1 SATA3 S YS_FAN1 PANEL1 4 Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT KBMS1 AT X P W R2 JK B _P WR CP U_FAN1 COM1 DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 Socket AM3 VGA1 USB1 RJ45USB1 JUS B V 1 AT X P WR1 AUDIO1 F _ A UDIO 1 -"/ BAT1 GeForce 6150 SE/7025 nForce 430/630a PEX16_1 PCI1 Codec JP RINT 1 PCI2 FDD1 JS P DIF O UT 1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin.
Super I/O JUS B V2 IDE1 F_USB2 F_USB1 BIOS JCMOS1 SATA2 SATA4 SATA1 SATA3 S YS_FAN1 PANEL1 4 Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT KBMS1 AT X P W R2 JK B _P WR CP U_FAN1 COM1 DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 Socket AM3 VGA1 USB1 RJ45USB1 JUS B V 1 AT X P WR1 AUDIO1 F _ A UDIO 1 -"/ BAT1 GeForce 6150 SE/7025 nForce 430/630a PEX16_1 PCI1 Codec JP RINT 1 PCI2 FDD1 JS P DIF O UT 1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin.
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This completes the installation. 6 Motherboard Manual Step 3: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever toward direct B to the CPU_FAN1. Connect the CPU FAN power cable to complete the installation. Step 4: Put the CPU Fan on the CPU and buckle it.
This completes the installation. 6 Motherboard Manual Step 3: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever toward direct B to the CPU_FAN1. Connect the CPU FAN power cable to complete the installation. Step 4: Put the CPU Fan on the CPU and buckle it.
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Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. D D R3 _A 1 D D R3 _B 1 Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A. Memory Modules 1. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 8 Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2.
Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. D D R3 _A 1 D D R3 _B 1 Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A. Memory Modules 1. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 8 Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2.
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The IDE connector can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can connect up to two drives. 40 39 2 1 10 This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cables. 2 34 1 33 IDE1: IDE/ATAPI Connector The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. Motherboard Manual 2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS FDD1: Floppy Disk Connector The motherboard provides a standard floppy disk connector that provides PIO Mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 functionality.
The IDE connector can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can connect up to two drives. 40 39 2 1 10 This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cables. 2 34 1 33 IDE1: IDE/ATAPI Connector The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. Motherboard Manual 2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS FDD1: Floppy Disk Connector The motherboard provides a standard floppy disk connector that provides PIO Mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 functionality.
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... Ground 5 RX6 RX+ 7 Ground 14 7 ATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector This connector allows user to SATA Controller with 4 channels SATA interface. MCP6P3/N68S3 SATA1~SATA4: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX power supply. 13 1 Pin Assignment 13 +3.3V 14 -12V 15 Ground...
... Ground 5 RX6 RX+ 7 Ground 14 7 ATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector This connector allows user to SATA Controller with 4 channels SATA interface. MCP6P3/N68S3 SATA1~SATA4: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX power supply. 13 1 Pin Assignment 13 +3.3V 14 -12V 15 Ground...
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... 4GB/s simultaneously per direction, for an aggregate of 2.5GB/s on the system, please make sure that both ATXPWR1 and ATXPWR2 connectors have been plugged-in. Motherboard Manual ATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector Connecting this connector provides +12V to CPU power circuit. 1 4 2 3 Pin Assignment 1 +12V 2 +12V 3 Ground 4 Ground Note: Before you power...
... 4GB/s simultaneously per direction, for an aggregate of 2.5GB/s on the system, please make sure that both ATXPWR1 and ATXPWR2 connectors have been plugged-in. Motherboard Manual ATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector Connecting this connector provides +12V to CPU power circuit. 1 4 2 3 Pin Assignment 1 +12V 2 +12V 3 Ground 4 Ground Note: Before you power...
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PCI1 PCI2 13 This PCI slot is a bus standard for expansion cards. PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is designated as 32 bits. MCP6P3/N68S3 PCI1~PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots.
PCI1 PCI2 13 This PCI slot is a bus standard for expansion cards. PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is designated as 32 bits. MCP6P3/N68S3 PCI1~PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots.
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... Pin closed Pin1-2 closed 3.2 DETAIL SETTINGS PANEL1: Front Panel Header This 16-pin connector includes Power-on, Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, and speaker connection. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP 3.1 HOW TO SETUP JUMPERS The illustration shows how to connect the PC case's front panel switch functions.
... Pin closed Pin1-2 closed 3.2 DETAIL SETTINGS PANEL1: Front Panel Header This 16-pin connector includes Power-on, Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, and speaker connection. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP 3.1 HOW TO SETUP JUMPERS The illustration shows how to connect the PC case's front panel switch functions.
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... ". 3. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data. 1 5 Remove AC power line. 2. MCP6P3/N68S3 F_USB1/F_USB2: Headers for five seconds. 4. Wait for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel These headers allow user to avoid damaging the motherboard. 13 13 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default). 13 Pin 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data. ※ Clear...
... ". 3. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data. 1 5 Remove AC power line. 2. MCP6P3/N68S3 F_USB1/F_USB2: Headers for five seconds. 4. Wait for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel These headers allow user to avoid damaging the motherboard. 13 13 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default). 13 Pin 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data. ※ Clear...
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AC'97 connector is not acceptable. 2 10 1 9 Pin Assignment 1 Mic Left in 2 Ground 3 Mic Right in 4 GPIO 5 Right line in 6 Jack Sense 7 Front Sense 8 Key 9 Left line in 10 Jack Sense JSPDIFOUT1: Digital Audio-out Connector This connector allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC front panel. Motherboard Manual F_AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header This header allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header. 13 Pin Assignment 1 +5V 2 SPDIF_OUT 3 Ground 16 This header allows only HD audio front panel connector;
AC'97 connector is not acceptable. 2 10 1 9 Pin Assignment 1 Mic Left in 2 Ground 3 Mic Right in 4 GPIO 5 Right line in 6 Jack Sense 7 Front Sense 8 Key 9 Left line in 10 Jack Sense JSPDIFOUT1: Digital Audio-out Connector This connector allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC front panel. Motherboard Manual F_AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header This header allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header. 13 Pin Assignment 1 +5V 2 SPDIF_OUT 3 Ground 16 This header allows only HD audio front panel connector;
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Motherboard Manual JUSBV1/JUSBV2: Power Source Headers for USB Ports Pin 1-2 Close: JUSBV1: +5V for USB ports at USB1/RJ45USB1. Pin 2-3 Close: JUSBV1: +5V STB for USB ports at USB1/RJ45USB1. JUSBV2: +5V for PS/2 keyboard and mouse. 18 JUSBV1 3 1 3 1 JUSBV2 3 1 Pin 1-2 close 3 1 Pin 2-3 close JKB_PWR: Power Source Header for PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse 3 3 1 1 Pin 1-2 close +5V for PS/2 keyboard and mouse. 3 1 Pin 2-3 close +5V STB for USB ports at F_USB1/F_USB2. JUSBV2: +5V STB for USB ports at F_USB1/F_USB2.
Motherboard Manual JUSBV1/JUSBV2: Power Source Headers for USB Ports Pin 1-2 Close: JUSBV1: +5V for USB ports at USB1/RJ45USB1. Pin 2-3 Close: JUSBV1: +5V STB for USB ports at USB1/RJ45USB1. JUSBV2: +5V for PS/2 keyboard and mouse. 18 JUSBV1 3 1 3 1 JUSBV2 3 1 Pin 1-2 close 3 1 Pin 2-3 close JKB_PWR: Power Source Header for PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse 3 3 1 1 Pin 1-2 close +5V for PS/2 keyboard and mouse. 3 1 Pin 2-3 close +5V STB for USB ports at F_USB1/F_USB2. JUSBV2: +5V STB for USB ports at F_USB1/F_USB2.
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Motherboard Manual RAID 1: Every read and write is impaired during drive rebuilds. Fault Tolerance: Yes. RAID techniques can reside on the same disk or on a ...
Motherboard Manual RAID 1: Every read and write is impaired during drive rebuilds. Fault Tolerance: Yes. RAID techniques can reside on the same disk or on a ...
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... / 7025 nForce 430 / 630a Disk 2 DATA 2 PARITY DATA 5 DATA 8 PARITY DATA 11 Disk 3 PARITY DATA 4 DATA 6 PARITY DATA 10 DATA 12 ※ For more drives. Motherboard Manual RAID 5: RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across all the drives in the array. Features and Benefits Drives: Minimum 3. Uses: RAID...
... / 7025 nForce 430 / 630a Disk 2 DATA 2 PARITY DATA 5 DATA 8 PARITY DATA 11 Disk 3 PARITY DATA 4 DATA 6 PARITY DATA 10 DATA 12 ※ For more drives. Motherboard Manual RAID 5: RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across all the drives in the array. Features and Benefits Drives: Minimum 3. Uses: RAID...
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... installation program. Driver Installation To install the driver, please click on the Software icon. The setup guide will auto detect your motherboard and operating system. C. The setup guide will need Acrobat Reader to launch the installation program. Note: You will list the ...www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html 23 A. Software Installation To install the software, please click on the Driver icon. B. MCP6P3/N68S3 CHAPTER 5: USEFUL HELP 5.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE After you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup Driver CD into your ...
... installation program. Driver Installation To install the driver, please click on the Software icon. The setup guide will auto detect your motherboard and operating system. C. The setup guide will need Acrobat Reader to launch the installation program. Note: You will list the ...www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html 23 A. Software Installation To install the software, please click on the Driver icon. B. MCP6P3/N68S3 CHAPTER 5: USEFUL HELP 5.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE After you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup Driver CD into your ...
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... to complete the update. 24 The drivers installation program would appear if the Autorun function has been enabled. 2. Follow the on the respective software title. 3. Motherboard Manual 5.2 SOFTWARE Installing Software 1. Please follow the following instructions to complete the installation. Load Image:Choose the picture as to personalize your boot logo...
... to complete the update. 24 The drivers installation program would appear if the Autorun function has been enabled. 2. Follow the on the respective software title. 3. Motherboard Manual 5.2 SOFTWARE Installing Software 1. Please follow the following instructions to complete the installation. Load Image:Choose the picture as to personalize your boot logo...
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...the system one of the add-in card. If beep codes are generated when all expansion cards except the video adapter. Before declaring the motherboard beyond all other expansion 6, 7 cards are absent, consult your system manufacturer. If beep codes are not generated when all hope, eliminate... is causing the malfunction. If the system video adapter is an integrated part of the system board, the board may be faulty. 25 MCP6P3/N68S3 5.3 AMI BIOS BEEP CODE Boot Block Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 No media present. (Insert diskette in floppy drive A:) 2 "...
...the system one of the add-in card. If beep codes are generated when all expansion cards except the video adapter. Before declaring the motherboard beyond all other expansion 6, 7 cards are absent, consult your system manufacturer. If beep codes are not generated when all hope, eliminate... is causing the malfunction. If the system video adapter is an integrated part of the system board, the board may be faulty. 25 MCP6P3/N68S3 5.3 AMI BIOS BEEP CODE Boot Block Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 No media present. (Insert diskette in floppy drive A:) 2 "...
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...the CPU surface. 2. CPU fan speed is rotated normally. 3. Wait for seconds. 3. Power on again. The CPU cooler surface is over heated, the motherboard will shutdown automatically to relief the CPU protection function. 1. After confirmed, please follow steps below to avoid a damage of the CPU, and the system may...power supply for seconds, that means the CPU protection function has been activated. When the CPU is placed evenly with the CPU speed. Motherboard Manual 5.4 EXTRA INFORMATION CPU Overheated If the system shutdown automatically after power on system for seconds. 2.
...the CPU surface. 2. CPU fan speed is rotated normally. 3. Wait for seconds. 3. Power on again. The CPU cooler surface is over heated, the motherboard will shutdown automatically to relief the CPU protection function. 1. After confirmed, please follow steps below to avoid a damage of the CPU, and the system may...power supply for seconds, that means the CPU protection function has been activated. When the CPU is placed evenly with the CPU speed. Motherboard Manual 5.4 EXTRA INFORMATION CPU Overheated If the system shutdown automatically after power on system for seconds. 2.