ASRock N68C-GS FX manual Copyright Notice, Disclaimer, CALIFORNIA, USA only

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Copyright Notice:

No part of this manual may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in any form or by any means, except duplication of documentation by the purchaser for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc.

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Disclaimer:

Specifications and information contained in this manual are furnished for informa- tional use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this manual.

With respect to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warran- ties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1)this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY

The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance.

“Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

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Contents N68C-S FX CALIFORNIA, USA only Copyright NoticeDisclaimer Contents Software Support Package Contents IntroductionLAN SpecificationsCPU Unique Feature ConnectorBios Feature Rear Panel I/OCertifications HardwareMonitor Page Page Page Motherboard Layout N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX I/O Panel N68C-GS FX LAN Port LED IndicationsI/O Panel N68C-S FX Installation Pre-installation PrecautionsCPU Installation Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of Memory Modules Dimm DDR3A1 DDR3B1Installing a Dimm Notch breakInstalling an expansion card Expansion Slots PCI and PCI Express SlotsFor Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS Easy Multi Monitor FeatureFor Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS Jumpers Setup PS2USBPWR1Onboard Headers and Connectors IDE1Internal Audio Connectors ATX Power Connector ATX 12V Power Connector Samsung Sataii Hard Disk Setup GuideWestern Digital HitachiHot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Sata / Sataii HDDs What is Hot Plug Function?What is Hot Swap Function? Sata / Sataii HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide Points of attention, before you process the Hot PlugHow to Hot Plug a Sata / Sataii HDD How to Hot Unplug a Sata / Sataii HDDSet Up Bios Driver Installation GuideInstalling Windows XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions Make a Sata / Sataii Driver DisketteUse RAID Installation Guide to set RAID configuration \ RAID Installation GuideUntied Overclocking Technology Bios Menu Bar ESC Navigation KeysMain Screen N68C-GS FXOC Tweaker Screen CPU Configuration Overclock ModeOverclock Mode Auto N68C-S FXPcie Frequency MHz Boot Failure GuardBoot Failure Guard Count CPU/LDT Spread SpectrumCPU Frequency Multiplier Memory ConfigurationMultiplier/Voltage Change Processor VoltageTras TrcdTRP TRCTrrd TWRTrfc TwtrASRock Instant Flash CPU ConfigurationAdvanced Screen CPU Configuration Front Panel Onboard LANOnboard HD Audio Share MemoryAcpi Configuration IDE Device Configuration Storage ConfigurationSata Operation Mode OnBoard IDE ControllerType Latency Timer PCIPnP ConfigurationPCI Latency Timer PCI IDE BusMasterSerial Port Address Floppy ConfigurationOnBoard Floppy Controller Parallel Port AddressEPP Version Parallel Port ModeECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQUSB Controller USB Keyboard/Remote Power OnUSB Mouse Power On USB 2.0 SupportCPU Quiet Fan Target CPU TemperatureHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Target Fan SpeedBoot Up Num-Lock Boot ScreenBoot From Onboard LAN Full Screen LogoChange Supervisor Password Security ScreenExit Screen Running The Support CD Install Operating SystemSupport CD Information Drivers Menu