ASRock N68C-GS FX manual

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CAUTION!

1.This motherboard supports CPU up to 95W. Please refer to our website for

CPU support list. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

2.UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. As long as a simple switch of the BIOS option “ASrock UCC”, you can unlock the extra CPU core to enjoy an instant performance boost. When UCC feature is enabled, the dual-core or triple-core CPU will boost to the quad-core CPU, and some CPU, including quad-core CPU, can also increase L3 cache size up to 6MB, which means you can enjoy the upgrade CPU performance with a better price. Please be noted that UCC feature is supported with AM2+ / AM3 / AM3+ CPU only, and in addition, not every AM2+ / AM3 / AM3+ CPU can support this function because some CPU’s hidden core may be malfunctioned.

3.This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 32 for details.

4.This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the installation guide of memory modules on page 17 for proper installation.

5.Whether 1600MHz memory speed is supported depends on the AM3 / AM3+ CPU you adopt. If you want to adopt DDR3 1600 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on our website for the compatible memory modules.

ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

6.Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® 7

/VistaTM / XP. For Windows® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation.

7.Whether 1066MHz memory speed is supported depends on the AM2+

/AM3 CPU you adopt. If you want to adopt DDR2 1066 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on our website for the compatible memory modules.

ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

8.The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor and is subject to change. Please check NVIDIA® website for the latest information.

9.Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the “SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 26 to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector directly.

10.It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to surveil your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your hardware devices to get the best system performance under Windows® environment. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of ASRock OC Tuner. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com

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Contents N68C-S FX Copyright Notice DisclaimerCALIFORNIA, USA only Contents Software Support Introduction Package ContentsSpecifications CPULAN Bios Feature ConnectorUnique Feature Rear Panel I/OHardware 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 Western Digital Sataii Hard Disk Setup GuideSamsung HitachiWhat 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 HDDInstalling Windows XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions Driver Installation GuideSet Up Bios Make a Sata / Sataii Driver Diskette\ RAID Installation Guide Use RAID Installation Guide to set RAID configurationUntied Overclocking Technology Bios Menu Bar Main Screen Navigation KeysESC N68C-GS FXOverclock Mode Auto CPU Configuration Overclock ModeOC Tweaker Screen N68C-S FXBoot Failure Guard Count Boot Failure GuardPcie Frequency MHz CPU/LDT Spread SpectrumMultiplier/Voltage Change Memory ConfigurationCPU Frequency Multiplier Processor VoltageTRP TrcdTras TRCTrfc TWRTrrd TwtrCPU Configuration Advanced ScreenASRock Instant Flash CPU Configuration Onboard HD Audio Onboard LANFront Panel Share MemoryAcpi Configuration Sata Operation Mode Storage ConfigurationIDE Device Configuration OnBoard IDE ControllerType PCI Latency Timer PCIPnP ConfigurationLatency Timer PCI IDE BusMasterOnBoard Floppy Controller Floppy ConfigurationSerial Port Address Parallel Port AddressECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port ModeEPP Version Parallel Port IRQUSB Mouse Power On USB Keyboard/Remote Power OnUSB Controller USB 2.0 SupportHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Target CPU TemperatureCPU Quiet Fan Target Fan SpeedBoot From Onboard LAN Boot ScreenBoot Up Num-Lock Full Screen LogoSecurity Screen Change Supervisor PasswordExit Screen Support CD Information Install Operating SystemRunning The Support CD Drivers Menu