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... strap to remove the static charge. Avoid touching the components on the edge, do not try to bend or flex the board. Do not leave any unfastened small parts inside the case after installation. Before you start installing the motherboard, please make sure...may damage the equipment. Keep the computer from anti-static bag, ground yourself properly by area or your motherboard version. 1 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION N68S3B 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from dangerous area, such as heat source, humid air and water. 1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST IDE Cable ...
... strap to remove the static charge. Avoid touching the components on the edge, do not try to bend or flex the board. Do not leave any unfastened small parts inside the case after installation. Before you start installing the motherboard, please make sure...may damage the equipment. Keep the computer from anti-static bag, ground yourself properly by area or your motherboard version. 1 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION N68S3B 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from dangerous area, such as heat source, humid air and water. 1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST IDE Cable ...
Setup Manual
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... 5.1 channels audio out High Definition Audio Slots PCI Express x16 slot PCI slot x1 Supports PCI-E x16 expansion cards x1 Supports PCI expansion cards On Board IDE Connector x1 Each connector supports 2 IDE device Connector SATA Connector x2 Each connector supports 1 SATA devices Front Panel Connector x1 Supports front panel facilities...
... 5.1 channels audio out High Definition Audio Slots PCI Express x16 slot PCI slot x1 Supports PCI-E x16 expansion cards x1 Supports PCI expansion cards On Board IDE Connector x1 Each connector supports 2 IDE device Connector SATA Connector x2 Each connector supports 1 SATA devices Front Panel Connector x1 Supports front panel facilities...
Setup Manual
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... Port Connector PS/2 Keyboard PS/2 Mouse Back Panel VGA port I/O LAN port USB Port Audio Jack Board Size 170 mm(W) x 235 mm(L) Special Features RAID 0 / 1 OS Support Windows XP / Vista / 7 N68S3B SPEC x1 Restore CMOS data to factory default x2 Each connector supports 2 front panel USB ports x1 ...Connect to D-SUB monitor x1 Connect to RJ-45 ethernet cable x4 Connect to USB devices x3 Provide Audio-In/Out and microphone connection uATX Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS With or without notice. 1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS PS/2 Mouse PS/ 2 Key...
... Port Connector PS/2 Keyboard PS/2 Mouse Back Panel VGA port I/O LAN port USB Port Audio Jack Board Size 170 mm(W) x 235 mm(L) Special Features RAID 0 / 1 OS Support Windows XP / Vista / 7 N68S3B SPEC x1 Restore CMOS data to factory default x2 Each connector supports 2 front panel USB ports x1 ...Connect to D-SUB monitor x1 Connect to RJ-45 ethernet cable x4 Connect to USB devices x3 Provide Audio-In/Out and microphone connection uATX Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS With or without notice. 1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS PS/2 Mouse PS/ 2 Key...
Setup Manual
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... you backup current BIOS. For AWARD BIOS, update BIOS procedure should be changed without notice. After the BIOS Update process, click on Open. N68S3B Before doing this, please download the proper BIOS file from this manual. 23 Click Yes for updating, then click on OK to be run ...with the proper BIOS file, and this procedure. The utility will update BIOS with Clear CMOS function, so please check on board may take minutes. BIOS Update is being continuously updated. Then click Update BIOS button, a dialog will show for your reference only. After the...
... you backup current BIOS. For AWARD BIOS, update BIOS procedure should be changed without notice. After the BIOS Update process, click on Open. N68S3B Before doing this, please download the proper BIOS file from this manual. 23 Click Yes for updating, then click on OK to be run ...with the proper BIOS file, and this procedure. The utility will update BIOS with Clear CMOS function, so please check on board may take minutes. BIOS Update is being continuously updated. Then click Update BIOS button, a dialog will show for your reference only. After the...
Setup Manual
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.... z If beep codes are not generated when all other expansion cards are absent, one at a time until the problem happens again. 5.4 AMI BIOS BEEP CODE N68S3B Boot Block Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 No media present. (Insert diskette in floppy drive A:) 2 "AMIBOOT.ROM" file not found in root directory of... beyond all expansion cards except the video adapter. Consult your system manufacturer's technical support. If the video adapter is an integrated part of the system board, the board may be faulty. 25
.... z If beep codes are not generated when all other expansion cards are absent, one at a time until the problem happens again. 5.4 AMI BIOS BEEP CODE N68S3B Boot Block Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 No media present. (Insert diskette in floppy drive A:) 2 "AMIBOOT.ROM" file not found in root directory of... beyond all expansion cards except the video adapter. Consult your system manufacturer's technical support. If the video adapter is an integrated part of the system board, the board may be faulty. 25
Setup Manual
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.... Hard disks can be read, applications can be used, but can be booted from a hard disk. Set master/slave jumpers correctly. fails to disk controller board. Review system's equipment. the securely plugged in the standard CMOS setup. 2. check the drive type in . Make sure correct information is Power LED does not...
.... Hard disks can be read, applications can be used, but can be booted from a hard disk. Set master/slave jumpers correctly. fails to disk controller board. Review system's equipment. the securely plugged in the standard CMOS setup. 2. check the drive type in . Make sure correct information is Power LED does not...
Bios Setup
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The actual BIOS information and settings on board may be caused by wrong-settings. 2 DRAM Support DDR3 SDRAM (Double Data Rate III Synchronous DRAM) is being continuously updated. z The content of the motherboard. ... bus specification. Supported CPUs This AMI BIOS supports the AMD CPU. General Help Navigation Keys Notice z The default BIOS settings apply for your reference only. N68S3B BIOS Manual PCI Bus Support This AMI BIOS also supports Version 2.3 of the selected item. In the BIOS setup utility, you can use these keys...
The actual BIOS information and settings on board may be caused by wrong-settings. 2 DRAM Support DDR3 SDRAM (Double Data Rate III Synchronous DRAM) is being continuously updated. z The content of the motherboard. ... bus specification. Supported CPUs This AMI BIOS supports the AMD CPU. General Help Navigation Keys Notice z The default BIOS settings apply for your reference only. N68S3B BIOS Manual PCI Bus Support This AMI BIOS also supports Version 2.3 of the selected item. In the BIOS setup utility, you can use these keys...
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N68S3B BIOS Manual SuperIO Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure ITE8718 Super IO Chipset Onboard Floppy Controller Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode Parallel Port IRQ Keyboard PowerOn Mouse PowerOn Restore on the system board and you wish to use it. Onboard Floppy Controller Select enabled if your system has a floppy disk controller...
N68S3B BIOS Manual SuperIO Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure ITE8718 Super IO Chipset Onboard Floppy Controller Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode Parallel Port IRQ Keyboard PowerOn Mouse PowerOn Restore on the system board and you wish to use it. Onboard Floppy Controller Select enabled if your system has a floppy disk controller...