ASROCK N68- S User Guide Manual
Summary
Optimize your PC build with comprehensive setup instructions for this reliable motherboard. This guide is essential for system builders and technical users, detailing every aspect of installation, from CPU mounting and memory module configuration to connecting hard drives and utilizing expansion slots. The manual provides step-by-step setup protocols, covering OS installation (including Windows XP/Vista) and ensuring connectivity via the included Support CD's drivers and utilities.
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User Manual
Version 1.1 Published May 2009
Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
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User Manual Version 1.1 Published May 2009 Copyright©2009 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
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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 f...
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Contents Introduction 1.1 Package Contents 1.2 Specifications 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1.4 I/O Panel Instal lat ion Pre-installation Precautions 2.1 CPU Installation 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heat...
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3.4.4 IDE Configuration 3.4.5 PCIPn P Configuration 3.4.6 Floppy Configuration 3.4.7 Super IO Configuration 3.4.8 USB Configuration 3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 3.6 Boot Screen 3.6.1 Bo...
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1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock N68-S motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust ...
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.2 Specifications Platform - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.0-in, 24.4 cm x 17.8 cm CPU - Support for Socket AM2+ / AM2 processors: AMD Phenom TM FX / Phenom / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core...
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Connector - 4 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, JBOD), NCQ and “Hot Plug” functions (see CAUTION 7) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE device...
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WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third- party overcloc...
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10. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings. The voltage regulator can reduce th...
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1.3 Motherboard Layout 17.8cm (7.0-in) PS2_USB_PW1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) FSB800DDRII_2 DDRII_1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) AM2+/AM3 Dual Channel DDR2 CPU_FAN1 SOCKET AM2 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 IDE1 U...
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.4 I/O Panel PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) RJ-45 Port USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) Line In (Light Blue) VGA Port Front Speaker (Lime) COM Port Microphone (Pink) PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) To...
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2. Installation This is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6-in x 7.0-in, 24.4 cm x 17.8 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to en- sure that the mothe...
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2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90o angle. Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the ...
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2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) N68-S motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you ...
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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 2 PCI slots and 2 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI int...
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2.5 Easy Multi Monitor Feature This motherboard supports Multi Monitor upgrade. With the internal onboard VGA and the external add-on PCI Express VGA card, you can easily enjoy the benefits of Multi M...
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B. Click the items “This is my main monitor” and “Extend the desktop onto this monitor”. C. Click “OK” to save your change. D. Repeat steps A through C for the display icon identified by the number on...
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2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will ...
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USB 2.0 Headers USB_PWR Besides four default USB 2.0 P-7 P+7 (9-pin USB6_7) GND ports on the I/O panel, there are DUMMY (see p.10 No. 16) two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 GND P+6 ...
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E. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. Enter Advanced Settings, and then select Chipset Configuration. Set the Front Panel Control option from [Auto] to [Enabled]. System Panel Header PLED+ This header accommod...
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ATX 12V Power Connector Please note that it is necessary (4-pin ATX12V1) to connect a power supply with (see p.10 No. 25) ATX 12V plug to this connector. Failing to do so will cause power up failure.
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.8 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide Before installing SATAII hard disk to your computer, please carefully read below SATAII hard disk setup guide. Some default setting of SATAII hard disks may not be at S...
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.9 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts NVIDIA® Ge Force 7025 / n Force 630a chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard d...
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2.11 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide This motherboard supports Hot Plug feature for SATA / SATAII HDD in RAID mode. Please read below operation guide of SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Pl...
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How to Hot Plug a SATA / SATAII HDD: Points of attention, before you process the Hot Plug: Please do follow below instruction sequence to process the Hot Plug, improper procedure will cause the SATA /...
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2.12 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your optical drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can be auto-detected and lis...
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B. During POST at the beginning of system boot-up, press <F11> key, and then a window for boot devices selection appears. Please select CD-ROM as the boot device. C. When you see the message on ...
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STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration. B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [RAID]. STEP 2: Use “RAID Installation Guide” to set RAID configuration. ...
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3. BIOS SETUP UTILITY 3.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to configure your system. The SPI Memory on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. You may run th...
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3.1.2 Navigation Keys Please check the following table for the function description of each navigation key. Navigation Key(s) Function Description Moves cursor left or right to select Screens Moves cu...
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.3 Smart Screen In the Smart screen, you can load the BIOS setup according to your requirements. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Smart Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Smart Settings Exit system setup ...
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3.4 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, ACPI Configuration, IDE Configuration, PCIPn P Configuration, Flo...
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CPU Frequency (MHz) Use this option to adjust CPU frequency. PCIE Frequency (MHz) Use this option to adjust PCIE frequency. CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum This feature will be set to [Enabled] as default. Co...
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Processor Maximum Voltage It will display Processor Maximum Voltage for reference. Multiplier/Voltage Change This item is set to [Auto] by default. If it is set to [Manual], you may adjust the value o...
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Flexibility Option The default value of this option is [Disabled]. It will allow better tolerance for memory compatibility when it is set to [Enabled]. CAS Latency (CL) Use this item to adjust the mea...
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TRDRD This option appears only when you adopt AM2 CPU. Use this to adjust TRWTTD values. Configuration options: [Auto], [2CLK], [3CLK], [4CLK] and [5CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. MA Timing Use th...
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Primary Graphics Adapter This item will switch the PCI Bus scanning order while searching for video card. It allows you to select the type of Primary VGA in case of multiple video controllers. The def...
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3.4.3 ACPI Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Settings Select auto-detect or disable the STR Suspend To RAM [Disabled] feature. Away Mode Support [Disabled] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power...
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ACPI HPET Table Use this item to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. The default value is [Disabled]. Please set this option to [Enabled] if you plan to use this motherboard to submit Windows® Vista TM...
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced IDE Master Select the type of device connected Device :Hard Disk to the system. Vendor :MAXTOR 6L080J4 Size :80.0 GB LBA Mode :Supported Block Mode :16Sectors PIO Mode :4 A...
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| Brand | ASRock |
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| Pages | 49 |
| File Size | 677.88 KB |
| Published | May 14, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What operating systems are supported by this motherboard?
It supports various Microsoft Windows operating systems including Windows 2000, XP, XP Media Center, XP 64-bit, Vista, and Vista 64-bit.
How do I install necessary drivers?
Run the Support CD. Access the 'Drivers Menu' to see available devices and install required drivers for activation.
What must I do when disposing of the motherboard in California?
The Lithium battery contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance. When discarding it in California, please follow related regulations at www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Where can I find more information or technical support?
You can visit ASRock’s website at http://www.asrock.com or contact your dealer for further details.