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Installation 12 Pre-installation Precautions 12 2.1 CPU Installation 13 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 13 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 14 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 15 2.5 Easy ...SETUP UTILITY 29 3.1 Introduction 29 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 29 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 30 3.2 Main Screen 30 3.3 Smart Screen 32 3.4 Advanced Screen 33 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 33 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 37 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 39 3 Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout 10 1.4 I/O Panel 11 2 . Contents 1 .
Installation 12 Pre-installation Precautions 12 2.1 CPU Installation 13 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 13 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 14 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 15 2.5 Easy ...SETUP UTILITY 29 3.1 Introduction 29 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 29 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 30 3.2 Main Screen 30 3.3 Smart Screen 32 3.4 Advanced Screen 33 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 33 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 37 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 39 3 Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout 10 1.4 I/O Panel 11 2 . Contents 1 .
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... as well. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 1. In this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock N68-GS / N68-S motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming...
... as well. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 1. In this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock N68-GS / N68-S motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming...
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... x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0 - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.0-in / Front Speaker / Microphone 6 N68-S Realtek PHY RTL8201EL / 8201CL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Support DDR2 1066/800/667/533 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 2) - Max. Supports... Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 4) - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Serial Port...
... x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0 - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.0-in / Front Speaker / Microphone 6 N68-S Realtek PHY RTL8201EL / 8201CL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Support DDR2 1066/800/667/533 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 2) - Max. Supports... Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 4) - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Serial Port...
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... audio header - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 9) - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - AMI Legal BIOS - CPU Quiet Fan - FCC, CE * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 8) BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS - Chassis Temperature Sensing - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore...
... audio header - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 9) - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - AMI Legal BIOS - CPU Quiet Fan - FCC, CE * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 7 ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 8) BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS - Chassis Temperature Sensing - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore...
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... installation guide of your system. Whether 1066MHz memory speed is subject to change. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8 This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Please visit our website for CPU support list. Please check NVIDIA® website for USB 2.0 works fine under ..." on our website for possible damage caused by overclocking. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 5. WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to surveil your system by ...
... installation guide of your system. Whether 1066MHz memory speed is subject to change. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8 This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Please visit our website for CPU support list. Please check NVIDIA® website for USB 2.0 works fine under ..." on our website for possible damage caused by overclocking. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 5. WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to surveil your system by ...
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...without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. ASRock Instant Flash is not recommended to access ASRock Instant Flash. Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the AM2 CPU you enable this function will automatically shutdown. If you adopt. ... convenient BIOS update tool allows you to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you can reduce the number of the system or damage the CPU. 13. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. To improve heat dissipation, remember to update ...
...without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. ASRock Instant Flash is not recommended to access ASRock Instant Flash. Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the AM2 CPU you enable this function will automatically shutdown. If you adopt. ... convenient BIOS update tool allows you to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you can reduce the number of the system or damage the CPU. 13. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. To improve heat dissipation, remember to update ...
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... PCI Slots (PCI1- 2) 22 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE2) 23 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 24 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 25 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 26 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 10 1.3 Motherboard Layout 12 17.8cm (7.0-in) PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard COM1 1 PS2_USB_PW1 DDRII_2 (64 bit, 240-pFinSmBod8u0le0) 3 DDRII_1 (64... 4Mb BIOS CMOS BATTERY CLRCMOS1 1 CHA_FAN1 1 USB4_5 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 1 HDLED RESET USB6_7 SPEAKER1 1 18 17 16 15 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 3 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDRII_1, DDRII_2;
... PCI Slots (PCI1- 2) 22 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE2) 23 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 24 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 25 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 26 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 10 1.3 Motherboard Layout 12 17.8cm (7.0-in) PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard COM1 1 PS2_USB_PW1 DDRII_2 (64 bit, 240-pFinSmBod8u0le0) 3 DDRII_1 (64... 4Mb BIOS CMOS BATTERY CLRCMOS1 1 CHA_FAN1 1 USB4_5 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 1 HDLED RESET USB6_7 SPEAKER1 1 18 17 16 15 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 3 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDRII_1, DDRII_2;
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... it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. When the CPU is locked. Step 4. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 10, No. 2). For proper installation, please kindly refer ...to avoid bending of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 13 Step 3. The CPU fits only in good contact with a small triangle. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. DO NOT force the CPU into this motherboard, it fits in place, press it firmly on the side ...
... it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. When the CPU is locked. Step 4. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 10, No. 2). For proper installation, please kindly refer ...to avoid bending of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 13 Step 3. The CPU fits only in good contact with a small triangle. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. DO NOT force the CPU into this motherboard, it fits in place, press it firmly on the side ...
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... Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.10 No. 15) Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.10 No. 2) 4 3 2 1 GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Please connect the CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your... power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13. 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 1 13 20 CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.10 No. 12) PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND 1 DUMMY RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ 1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V GND +12V ...
... Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.10 No. 15) Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.10 No. 2) 4 3 2 1 GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Please connect the CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your... power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13. 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 1 13 20 CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.10 No. 12) PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND 1 DUMMY RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ 1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V GND +12V ...
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... Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the following path in BIOS first. " page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive to boot your system, and follow the instruction to install Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64... 28 When you see "Where do you want to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to manage (create, convert, delete, or rebuild) RAID functions on IDE HDDs ...
... Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the following path in BIOS first. " page, please insert the ASRock Support CD into the optical drive to boot your system, and follow the instruction to install Windows® VistaTM / Windows® VistaTM 64... 28 When you see "Where do you want to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to manage (create, convert, delete, or rebuild) RAID functions on IDE HDDs ...
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... : Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to [Enabled], you adopt AM2 CPU. AM2 Boost This option appears only when you will enable ASRock AM2 Boost function, which will be left at the rated frequency/voltage. If you set this option to malfunction. 3.4.1CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced...
... : Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to [Enabled], you adopt AM2 CPU. AM2 Boost This option appears only when you will enable ASRock AM2 Boost function, which will be left at the rated frequency/voltage. If you set this option to malfunction. 3.4.1CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced...
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... [Disabled]. Processor Maximum Frequency It will be set to [Enabled] as default. PCIE Frequency (MHz) Use this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. Configuration options: [Disabled...Maximum Frequency for reference. 34 When this option is [Enabled]. North Bridge Maximum Frequency This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled]. The default value is [BSP Only]. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled]. ...
... [Disabled]. Processor Maximum Frequency It will be set to [Enabled] as default. PCIE Frequency (MHz) Use this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. Configuration options: [Disabled...Maximum Frequency for reference. 34 When this option is [Enabled]. North Bridge Maximum Frequency This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled]. The default value is [BSP Only]. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled]. ...
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... hidden. If it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item. Processor Frequency This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. otherwise, it will be hidden. However, for safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item... show when "Multiplier/Voltage Change" is set one more option: [533MHz (DDRII1066)]. 35 NB Frequency Multiplier This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU, there is one of the standard values as listed: [200MHz (DDRII400)], [266MHz (DDRII533)], [333MHz (DDRII667)] and [400MHz (DDRII800)]. This item ...
... hidden. If it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item. Processor Frequency This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU. otherwise, it will be hidden. However, for safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item... show when "Multiplier/Voltage Change" is set one more option: [533MHz (DDRII1066)]. 35 NB Frequency Multiplier This option appears only when you adopt Phenom CPU, there is one of the standard values as listed: [200MHz (DDRII400)], [266MHz (DDRII533)], [333MHz (DDRII667)] and [400MHz (DDRII800)]. This item ...
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...TRRD Use this to adjust TRRD values. The default value is [Auto]. 36 TRWTTO This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. The default value is [Auto]. Flexibility Option The default value of memory accessing. It will allow better tolerance for memory compatibility ...] and [5CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [1CLK], [2CLK] and [3CLK]. TWRRD This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [1CLK], [2CLK] and [3CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. ...
...TRRD Use this to adjust TRRD values. The default value is [Auto]. 36 TRWTTO This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. The default value is [Auto]. Flexibility Option The default value of memory accessing. It will allow better tolerance for memory compatibility ...] and [5CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [1CLK], [2CLK] and [3CLK]. TWRRD This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [1CLK], [2CLK] and [3CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. ...
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...Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Share Memory This allows you to [31/64CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. If you adopt AM2 CPU. The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [2T], [1T]. CS/ODT Fine Delay Use ... Advanced Chipset Settings Onboard LAN Onboard HD Audio Front Panel Share Memory Primary Graphics Adapter HT Bus Speed HT Bus Width DRAM Voltage Chipset Voltage CPU Thermal Throttling [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [PCI] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] To set share memory feature. Configuration options: [Auto], ...
...Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Share Memory This allows you to [31/64CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. If you adopt AM2 CPU. The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [2T], [1T]. CS/ODT Fine Delay Use ... Advanced Chipset Settings Onboard LAN Onboard HD Audio Front Panel Share Memory Primary Graphics Adapter HT Bus Speed HT Bus Width DRAM Voltage Chipset Voltage CPU Thermal Throttling [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [PCI] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] To set share memory feature. Configuration options: [Auto], ...
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...], [2.10V], [2.15V] and [2.20V]. It allows you to select chipset voltage. The default value of multiple video controllers. Chipset Voltage Use this to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to select DRAM voltage. CPU Thermal Throttle Use this to select the type of Primary VGA in case of this to keep the...
...], [2.10V], [2.15V] and [2.20V]. It allows you to select chipset voltage. The default value of multiple video controllers. Chipset Voltage Use this to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to select DRAM voltage. CPU Thermal Throttle Use this to select the type of Primary VGA in case of this to keep the...
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...Megatrends, Inc. The default value is [50 C/122 F]. Target Fan Speed Use this option to allow you set this option as [Disabled], the CPU fan will operate in full speed. Configuration options: [Fast], [Middle] and [Slow]. 46 The default value is [Fast]. If you set ... as [Enabled], you will be between 45 C/113 F and 65 C/149 F. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Hardware Health Event Monitoring CPU Temperature M / B Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed Vcore + 3.30V + 5.00V + 12.00V : 37 C / 98 F : 31 C / 87 F : 3400 RPM : N/A : 1.629V :...
...Megatrends, Inc. The default value is [50 C/122 F]. Target Fan Speed Use this option to allow you set this option as [Disabled], the CPU fan will operate in full speed. Configuration options: [Fast], [Middle] and [Slow]. 46 The default value is [Fast]. If you set ... as [Enabled], you will be between 45 C/113 F and 65 C/149 F. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Hardware Health Event Monitoring CPU Temperature M / B Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed Vcore + 3.30V + 5.00V + 12.00V : 37 C / 98 F : 31 C / 87 F : 3400 RPM : N/A : 1.629V :...
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...) 21 PCI Slots (PCI1- 2) 22 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE2) 23 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 24 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 25 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 26 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 2 ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Motherboard Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 3 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDRII_1, DDRII_2;
...) 21 PCI Slots (PCI1- 2) 22 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE2) 23 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 24 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 25 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 26 AM2 940-Pin CPU Socket 2 ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Motherboard Motherboard Layout English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 3 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDRII_1, DDRII_2;
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...) Data Cable (Optional) One Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Motherboard English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. In case any modifications of the Support CD. Because the motherboard...
...) Data Cable (Optional) One Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Motherboard English ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. In case any modifications of the Support CD. Because the motherboard...
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...PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 graphics - shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 1) - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Serial Port: COM1 - 1 x ... AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X4 / X3 and Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 processors - N68-S Realtek PHY RTL8201EL / 8201CL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.0-in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 5 ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Motherboard
...PCI Express x16 slot - 1 x PCI Express x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 graphics - shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 1) - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Serial Port: COM1 - 1 x ... AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X4 / X3 and Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 processors - N68-S Realtek PHY RTL8201EL / 8201CL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.0-in / Front Speaker / Microphone English 5 ASRock N68-GS / N68-S Motherboard