ASRock N68C-GS FX manual Contents

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Contents

 

1 . Introduction

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1.1

Package Contents

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1.2

Specifications

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1.3

Motherboard Layout (N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX)

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1.4

I/O Panel (N68C-GS FX)

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1.5

I/O Panel (N68C-S FX)

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2 . Installation

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Pre-installation Precautions

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2.1

CPU Installation

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2.2

Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

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2.3

Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

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2.4

Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

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2.5

Easy Multi Monitor Feature

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2.6

Jumpers Setup

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2.7

Onboard Headers and Connectors

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2.8

SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide

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2.9Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks

 

Installation

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2.10

Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs

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2.11

SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide

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2.12

Driver Installation Guide

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2.13 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP /

 

 

XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions

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2.14 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP /

 

 

XP 64-bit With RAID Functions

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2.14.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID

 

 

 

Functions

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2.14.2

Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM /

 

 

 

VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions

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2.15

Untied Overclocking Technology

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3 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY

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3.1

Introduction

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3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar

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3.1.2

Navigation Keys

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3.2

Main Screen

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3.3

OC Tweaker Screen

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3.4

Advanced Screen

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3.4.1

CPU Configuration

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3.4.2

Chipset Configuration

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Contents N68C-S FX Copyright Notice DisclaimerCALIFORNIA, USA only Contents Software Support Introduction Package ContentsSpecifications CPULAN Rear Panel I/O ConnectorBios Feature Unique FeatureHardware MonitorCertifications Page Page Page Motherboard Layout N68C-GS FX / N68C-S FX LAN Port LED Indications I/O Panel N68C-GS FXI/O Panel N68C-S FX Pre-installation Precautions InstallationInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink CPU InstallationDDR3A1 DDR3B1 Installation of Memory Modules DimmNotch break Installing a DimmExpansion Slots PCI and PCI Express Slots Installing an expansion cardEasy Multi Monitor Feature For Windows XP / XP 64-bit OSFor Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS PS2USBPWR1 Jumpers SetupIDE1 Onboard Headers and ConnectorsInternal Audio Connectors ATX Power Connector ATX 12V Power Connector Hitachi Sataii Hard Disk Setup GuideWestern Digital SamsungWhat is Hot Plug Function? What is Hot Swap Function?Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Sata / Sataii HDDs Points of attention, before you process the Hot Plug Sata / Sataii HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation GuideHow to Hot Unplug a Sata / Sataii HDD How to Hot Plug a Sata / Sataii HDDMake a Sata / Sataii Driver Diskette Driver Installation GuideInstalling Windows XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions Set Up Bios\ RAID Installation Guide Use RAID Installation Guide to set RAID configurationUntied Overclocking Technology Bios Menu Bar N68C-GS FX Navigation KeysMain Screen ESCN68C-S FX CPU Configuration Overclock ModeOverclock Mode Auto OC Tweaker ScreenCPU/LDT Spread Spectrum Boot Failure GuardBoot Failure Guard Count Pcie Frequency MHzProcessor Voltage Memory ConfigurationMultiplier/Voltage Change CPU Frequency MultiplierTRC TrcdTRP TrasTwtr TWRTrfc TrrdCPU Configuration Advanced ScreenASRock Instant Flash CPU Configuration Share Memory Onboard LANOnboard HD Audio Front PanelAcpi Configuration OnBoard IDE Controller Storage ConfigurationSata Operation Mode IDE Device ConfigurationType PCI IDE BusMaster PCIPnP ConfigurationPCI Latency Timer Latency TimerParallel Port Address Floppy ConfigurationOnBoard Floppy Controller Serial Port AddressParallel Port IRQ Parallel Port ModeECP Mode DMA Channel EPP VersionUSB 2.0 Support USB Keyboard/Remote Power OnUSB Mouse Power On USB ControllerTarget Fan Speed Target CPU TemperatureHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen CPU Quiet FanFull Screen Logo Boot ScreenBoot From Onboard LAN Boot Up Num-LockSecurity Screen Change Supervisor PasswordExit Screen Drivers Menu Install Operating SystemSupport CD Information Running The Support CD