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ASROCK N68-S User Manual

ASROCK N68-S
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N68-S
User Manual
Version 1.1
Published May 2009
Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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ASROCK N68-S Specifications

General IconGeneral
Non-ECCYes
Number of memory slots2
Maximum internal memory8 GB
Processor socketSocket AM3
Processor manufacturerAMD
Number of SATA connectors4
Number of Parallel ATA connectors1
Controller interface typeSATA2
Controller 2nd interface typeATA133
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports0
Audio chipRealtek ALC662
CertificationFCC, CE
Power source typeATX
Audio output channels5.1 channels
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
Compatible operating systemsMicrosoft Windows 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista / Vista 64-bit
BIOS typeAMI
BIOS memory size32 Mbit
Maximum graphics card memory256 MB
RAID levels0, 1, 0+1, 5, JBOD
Networking features10/100 Ethernet
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth178 mm
Width244 mm

Summary

Introduction

Package Contents

Lists items included with the motherboard.

Specifications

Details technical specifications of the motherboard.

Motherboard Layout

Diagram showing physical layout of motherboard components.

I/O Panel

Describes the input/output ports on the motherboard.

Installation

CPU Installation

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU.

Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

Instructions for installing the CPU fan and heatsink.

Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

Guide for installing RAM modules.

Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

Explains the use of PCI and PCI Express slots.

Easy Multi Monitor Feature

Instructions for setting up a multi-monitor display.

Jumpers Setup

Explains the function and setup of motherboard jumpers.

Onboard Headers and Connectors

Details onboard headers and connectors on the motherboard.

SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide

Guide to setting up SATAII hard disks for optimal performance.

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

Steps for installing SATA/SATAII hard disks.

Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs

Explains Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for HDDs.

SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide

Guide on using the SATA/SATAII HDD Hot Plug feature.

Driver Installation Guide

Instructions for installing system drivers from the support CD.

Untied Overclocking Technology

Explains the Untied Overclocking Technology feature.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Introduction

Introduces the BIOS SETUP UTILITY and how to access it.

BIOS Menu Bar

Describes the main menu bar options in the BIOS.

Navigation Keys

Explains the keyboard navigation keys for BIOS setup.

Main Screen

Displays the system overview and BIOS setup screen.

Smart Screen

Allows loading predefined BIOS setup configurations.

Advanced Screen

Provides access to advanced system configuration settings.

CPU Configuration

Settings related to CPU performance and features.

Chipset Configuration

Settings for chipset features and integrated peripherals.

ACPI Configuration

Configuration options for ACPI features and power management.

IDE Configuration

Settings for IDE controllers and SATA operation mode.

PCIPnP Configuration

Settings for PCI Plug and Play configuration.

Floppy Configuration

Configuration options for the floppy drive.

Super IO Configuration

Settings for Super IO chipset features like serial/parallel ports.

USB Configuration

Settings for USB controller and legacy support.

Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

Monitors system hardware status like temperature and fan speed.

Boot Screen

Configures boot device priority and settings.

Boot Settings Configuration

Specific settings for boot-up behavior.

Security Screen

Manages system passwords for security.

Exit Screen

Options for saving or discarding changes and exiting BIOS setup.

Software Support

Install Operating System

Guide to installing supported operating systems.

Support CD Information

Information about the included support CD.

Running The Support CD

Instructions on how to run the support CD.

Drivers Menu

Describes the drivers available on the support CD.

Utilities Menu

Describes the utilities available on the support CD.

Contact Information

Provides contact details for ASRock support.

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