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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 follow the ...do not try to remove the static charge. The operating temperatures of the board unless necessary. Before you take the motherboard out from anti-static bag, ground yourself properly by touching any unfastened small parts inside ) FDD Cable X 1...X1 (optional) S/PDIF out Cable X 1 (optional) Note: The package contents may damage the equipment. Before you start installing the motherboard, please make sure you for ATX Case X 1 Installation Guide X 1 Fully Setup Driver CD X 1 (full version manual files ...
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION MCP6P3/N68S3 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you follow the ...do not try to remove the static charge. The operating temperatures of the board unless necessary. Before you take the motherboard out from anti-static bag, ground yourself properly by touching any unfastened small parts inside ) FDD Cable X 1...X1 (optional) S/PDIF out Cable X 1 (optional) Note: The package contents may damage the equipment. Before you start installing the motherboard, please make sure you for ATX Case X 1 Installation Guide X 1 Fully Setup Driver CD X 1 (full version manual files ...
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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...DDR3 memory module Supports DDR3 800 / 1066 / 1333 Registered DIMM and ECC DIMM is not supported Graphics GeForce 6150 SE/nForce 430 (MCP6P3) GeForce 7025/nForce 630a (N68S3) Max Shared Video Memory is 512MB (under OS) IDE Integrated IDE Controller Ultra DMA 33 / ...
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...DDR3 memory module Supports DDR3 800 / 1066 / 1333 Registered DIMM and ECC DIMM is not supported Graphics GeForce 6150 SE/nForce 430 (MCP6P3) GeForce 7025/nForce 630a (N68S3) Max Shared Video Memory is 512MB (under OS) IDE Integrated IDE Controller Ultra DMA 33 / ...
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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 Connect the CPU FAN power cable to complete the installation. Step 4: Put the CPU Fan on the CPU and buckle it. Motherboard Manual Step 3: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever toward direct B to the CPU_FAN1.
This completes the installation. 6 Connect the CPU FAN power cable to complete the installation. Step 4: Put the CPU Fan on the CPU and buckle it. Motherboard Manual Step 3: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever toward direct B to the CPU_FAN1.
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Memory Modules 1. 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. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 8 D D R3 _A 1 D D R3 _B 1 Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A.
Memory Modules 1. 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. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 8 D D R3 _A 1 D D R3 _B 1 Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A.
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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. The IDE connector can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can connect up to two drives. 40 39 2 1 10
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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 PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is designated as 32 bits. This PCI slot is a bus standard for expansion cards. MCP6P3/N68S3 PCI1~PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots.
PCI1 PCI2 13 PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is designated as 32 bits. This PCI slot is a bus standard for expansion cards. MCP6P3/N68S3 PCI1~PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots.
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... SETTINGS PANEL1: Front Panel Header This 16-pin connector includes Power-on pins, the jumper is "close", if not, that means the jumper is "open". 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. PWR_LED On/Off...
... SETTINGS PANEL1: Front Panel Header This 16-pin connector includes Power-on pins, the jumper is "close", if not, that means the jumper is "open". 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. PWR_LED On/Off...
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Remove AC power line. 2. 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 CMOS Procedures: 1. Set the jumper to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. Set the ...+ 7 Ground 8 Ground 9 Key 10 NC JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header By placing the jumper on the AC. 6. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data. 1 5 MCP6P3/N68S3 F_USB1/F_USB2: Headers for five seconds. 4.
Remove AC power line. 2. 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 CMOS Procedures: 1. Set the jumper to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. Set the ...+ 7 Ground 8 Ground 9 Key 10 NC JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header By placing the jumper on the AC. 6. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data. 1 5 MCP6P3/N68S3 F_USB1/F_USB2: Headers for five seconds. 4.
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This header allows only HD audio front panel connector; 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 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.
This header allows only HD audio front panel connector; 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 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.
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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 PS/2 keyboard and mouse. 18 JUSBV2: +5V for USB ports at F_USB1/F_USB2. JUSBV2: +5V STB for USB ports at F_USB1/F_USB2. Pin 2-3 Close: JUSBV1: +5V STB for USB ports at USB1/RJ45USB1. Motherboard Manual JUSBV1/JUSBV2: Power Source Headers for USB Ports Pin 1-2 Close: JUSBV1: +5V for USB ports at USB1/RJ45USB1.
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 PS/2 keyboard and mouse. 18 JUSBV2: +5V for USB ports at F_USB1/F_USB2. JUSBV2: +5V STB for USB ports at F_USB1/F_USB2. Pin 2-3 Close: JUSBV1: +5V STB for USB ports at USB1/RJ45USB1. Motherboard Manual JUSBV1/JUSBV2: Power Source Headers for USB Ports Pin 1-2 Close: JUSBV1: +5V for USB ports at USB1/RJ45USB1.
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... a RAID 1 array system. RAID 1 provides a hot-standby copy of data if the active volume or drive is impaired during drive rebuilds. Fault Tolerance: Yes. Motherboard Manual RAID 1: Every read and write is ideal for the storage space of one drive. Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 20 Block 1 Block 2 Block 3
... a RAID 1 array system. RAID 1 provides a hot-standby copy of data if the active volume or drive is impaired during drive rebuilds. Fault Tolerance: Yes. Motherboard Manual RAID 1: Every read and write is ideal for the storage space of one drive. Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 20 Block 1 Block 2 Block 3
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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.
... / 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.
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...in the Driver CD. The setup guide will need Acrobat Reader to locate and execute the file SETUP.EXE under your motherboard and operating system. 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 optical drive and install the driver for your motherboard and operating system. Note: You will list the compatible driver for ...
...in the Driver CD. The setup guide will need Acrobat Reader to locate and execute the file SETUP.EXE under your motherboard and operating system. 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 optical drive and install the driver for your motherboard and operating system. Note: You will list the compatible driver for ...
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... following instructions to complete the update. 24 Insert the Setup CD to personalize your computer. BIOScreen Utility This utility allows you to the optical drive. Motherboard Manual 5.2 SOFTWARE Installing Software 1.
... following instructions to complete the update. 24 Insert the Setup CD to personalize your computer. BIOScreen Utility This utility allows you to the optical drive. Motherboard Manual 5.2 SOFTWARE Installing Software 1.
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This will reveal the malfunctioning card. If the video adapter is causing the malfunction. 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 "AMIBOOT.ROM" ... modules. If the system video adapter is an add-in cards is an integrated part of interference by a malfunctioning add-in card. Before declaring the motherboard beyond all other expansion 6, 7 cards are generated when all expansion cards except the video adapter. If beep codes are absent, one at a time ...
This will reveal the malfunctioning card. If the video adapter is causing the malfunction. 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 "AMIBOOT.ROM" ... modules. If the system video adapter is an add-in cards is an integrated part of interference by a malfunctioning add-in card. Before declaring the motherboard beyond all other expansion 6, 7 cards are generated when all expansion cards except the video adapter. If beep codes are absent, one at a time ...
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...system may not power on system for seconds. 3. Wait for seconds, that means the CPU protection function has been activated. Or you can: 1. Motherboard Manual 5.4 EXTRA INFORMATION CPU Overheated If the system shutdown automatically after power on again. Clear the CMOS data. (See "Close CMOS Header: JCMOS1..." section) 2. CPU fan is over heated, the motherboard will shutdown automatically to relief the CPU protection function. 1. Power on the system again. 26 Plug in the power cord and boot up ...
...system may not power on system for seconds. 3. Wait for seconds, that means the CPU protection function has been activated. Or you can: 1. Motherboard Manual 5.4 EXTRA INFORMATION CPU Overheated If the system shutdown automatically after power on again. Clear the CMOS data. (See "Close CMOS Header: JCMOS1..." section) 2. CPU fan is over heated, the motherboard will shutdown automatically to relief the CPU protection function. 1. Power on the system again. 26 Plug in the power cord and boot up ...