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N68C-GS UCC / N68C-S UCC User Manual Version 1.1 Published March 2010 Copyright©2010 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1 - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 2
without written consent of ASRock Inc. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be intent to infringe. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this manual are furnished for informational use battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 3
5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout (N68C-GS UCC / N68C-S UCC 11 1.4 I/O Panel (N68C-GS UCC 12 1.5 I/O Panel (N68C-S UCC 13 2 . Installation 14 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.1 CPU Installation 15 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 15 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 4
3.6 Boot Screen 54 3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration 54 3.7 Security Screen 55 3.8 Exit Screen 56 4 . Software Support 57 4.1 Install Operating System 57 4.2 Support CD Information 57 4.2.1 Running Support CD 57 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 57 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 57 4.2.4 Contact Information 57 4 - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 5
specific information about the model you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents One ASRock N68C-GS UCC / N68C-S UCC Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.2-in, 24.4 cm x 20.8 cm) One ASRock N68C-GS UCC / N68C-S UCC Quick Installation Guide One ASRock N68C-GS UCC - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 6
- Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 2) - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3) - Supports Hyper-Transport Technology - NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a - Dual Channel DDR3/DDR2 Memory - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 7
see CAUTION 10) - 8Mb AMI Legal BIOS - Supports "Plug and Play" - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Supports jumperfree - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU, VCCM, NB Voltage Multi-adjustment - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite and Creative - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 8
installation. 5. Whether 1600MHz memory speed is supported depends on the 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 - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 9
1066MHz memory speed is supported depends on the AM2+ 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 - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 10
heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC system. 17. This motherboard supports ASRock AM2 Boost overclocking technology. If you enable this function in the BIOS setup, the memory performance will improve up to 12.5%, but the effect - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 11
ATX12V1 Phenom II AM2+/AM3 COM1 VGA1 SOCKET AM2 30 29 28 27 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 Top: RJ-45 LAN PHY Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN Super I/O PCIE1 DDR2 1066 DDR3 1600 Dual Channel NVIDIA GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a SATAII_1 (PORT 0.0) SATAII_3 - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 12
LAN Port To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will find "VIA HD Audio Deck" tool on your system. Please follow below instructions according to the OS you install. For Windows® XP - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 13
LAN Port To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will find "VIA HD Audio Deck" tool on your system. Please follow below instructions according to the OS you install. For Windows® XP - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 14
2. Installation This is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6-in x 8.2-in, 24.4 cm x 20.8 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 15
. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 11, No. 2). For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 15 - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 16
motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots and two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR2/DDR3 DIMM - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 17
matches the break on the slot. notch break notch break The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation. Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 18
x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane width graphics cards. Installing an expansion card Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 19
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 Monitor feature. Please refer to the following steps to set up a multi monitor environment: 1. Install the NVIDIA® PCI Express VGA card - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 20
short pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. However, please do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do the clear-CMOS action - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 21
end to the motherboard connect the black end to the IDE devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable Note: Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device Data Cable (Optional) These four Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support SATAII or SATA hard disk for internal storage devices. The current - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 22
headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports. This is an interface for print port cable that allows convenient connection of printer devices. This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV tuner card, or MPEG - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 23
fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (24 - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 24
Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13. 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 1 13 ATX 12V Power - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 25
guide. Some default setting of SATAII hard disks may not be at SATAII mode, which operate with the best performance. In order to enable SATAII function, please follow the below instruction website for details: http://www.hitachigst.com/hdd/support/download.htm The above examples are just for your - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 26
motherboard adopts NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks and RAID functions. You may install SATA / SATAII hard disks on this motherboard the system is still power-on and in working condition. However, please note that it cannot - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 27
is installed into system properly. The latest SATA / SATAII driver is available on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. Make sure to use the SATA power cable & data cable, which are from our motherboard package. 5. Please follow below instructions step by step to reduce the risk of HDD crash or - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 28
cable to (White) to the power supply 1x4-pin cable. the motherboard's SATAII connector. SATA power cable 1x4-pin power connector (White) attention, before you process the Hot Unplug: Please do follow below instruction sequence to process the Hot Unplug, improper procedure will cause the SATA - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 29
compatible to your system can be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. Please follow the order from up to bottom side to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. 2.13 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 30
prompted, insert the SATA / SATAII driver diskette containing the NVIDIA® RAID driver. After reading the floppy disk, the driver will be presented. Select the driver to install according to the mode you choose and the OS you install. NOTE. If you install Windows® XP / Windows® XP 64-bit on IDE HDDs - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 31
ASRock All-in-1 driver. 2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 32
Memory on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. You may run the BIOS SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer. Please press or during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS on. Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 33
] BIOS Version : N68C-GS UCC P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Athlon (tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4000+ (64bit) Processor Speed : 2000MHz Microcode Update : 40F32/62 L1 Cache Size : 256KB L2 Cache Size : 2048KB Total Memory DDRII_1 DDRII_2 : 1024MB with 128MB shared memory Single-Channel Memory Mode - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 34
] BIOS Version : N68C-S UCC P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Athlon (tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4000+ (64bit) Processor Speed : 2000MHz Microcode Update : 40F32/62 L1 Cache Size : 256KB L2 Cache Size : 2048KB Total Memory DDRII_1 DDRII_2 : 1024MB with 128MB shared memory Single-Channel Memory Mode - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 35
], [Default], [5% (2520MHz)] to [40% (3360MHz)]. Please note that overclocking may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard. It should be done at your own risk and expense. CPU Configuration Overclock Mode Use this to select Overclock Mode. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 36
Processor Voltage [Press Enter] [Auto] [200] [100] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] x10.5 2100 MHZ 1.2500 V [Manual] [x10.5 2100 MHz] [1.2500 V] Overclocking may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard. It should be done at your own risk and expense. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 37
with AM2+ / AM3 CPU only, and in addition, not every AM2+ / AM3 CPU can support this function because some CPU's hidden core may be malfunctioned. Memory Configuration Memory Clock This item can be set by the code using [Auto]. You can set one of the standard values as listed for DDR2 memory modules - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 38
Memory Timing BIOS SETUP UTILITY OC Tweaker Memory Timing Memory Controller Mode Power Down Enable Bank Interleaving Channel Interleaving CAS Latency (CL) adopt Phenom CPU. It allows you to enable Channel Memory Interleaving. The default value for DDR2 is [Hash 1]. The default value for DDR3 is - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 39
TWRWR values. Configuration options: [Auto], [1CLK], [2CLK] and [3CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. 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]. TRFC0 Use this - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 40
CHA ADDR/CMD Delay Use this to adjust values for CHA ADDR/CMD Delay feature. Configuration options: [Auto], [No Delay], [1/64CLK] to [31/64CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. CHA ADDR/CMD Setup Use this to adjust values for CHA ADDR/CMD Setup feature. Configuration options: [Auto], [1/2CLK] and [1CLK - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 41
CHA DATA Drive Use this to adjust values for CHA DATA Drive. Configuration options: [Auto], [0.75x], [1.00x], [1.25x] and [1.50x]. The default value is [Auto]. CHA DQS Drive Use this to adjust values for CHA DQS Drive. Configuration options: [Auto], [0.75x], [1.00x], [1.25x] and [1.50x]. The default - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 42
section may cause the system to malfunction. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. Just launch this tool and save - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 43
[Disabled]. If you install Windows® VistaTM and want to enable this function, please set this item to [Enabled]. Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. Please - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 44
3.4.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Onboard LAN Onboard HD Audio Front Panel Share Memory Primary Graphics Adapter [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Auto] [PCI] CPU Thermal Throttle [Enabled] Auto/Enable/Disable Onboard HD Audio. +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 45
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Settings Suspend To RAM Check Ready Bit Away Mode Support Restore on AC / Power Loss Ring-In Power On PCI the feature Check Ready Bit. Away Mode Support Use this item to enable or disable Away Mode support under Windows® XP Media Center OS. The default value - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 46
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® VistaTM certification. OSC Control Use this item to enable or disable OSC control. Configuration options: [Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled]. The default - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 47
/ SATAII HDDs, please select [RAID]. Configuration options: [IDE] and [RAID]. * If you select [RAID] mode, SATA / SATAII HDDs can not be accessed until you finish configuring RAID functions in NVIDIA BIOS / Windows RAID Utility. * If you install OS on SATA / SATAII HDDs, please do not change the - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 48
the hard disk drive. After selecting the hard disk information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to partition and Mode Use this item to select the LBA/Large mode for a hard disk > 512 MB under DOS and Windows; for Netware and UNIX user, select [Disabled] to disable the LBA/Large mode - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 49
Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction. PCI Latency Timer The default value is 32. It is recommended to keep the default value unless the installed PCI expansion cards' specifications require other settings. PCI IDE BusMaster Use this item to enable or disable the - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 50
Super IO Chipset OnBoard Floppy Controller Serial Port Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode EPP Version ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ [Enabled] [3F8 / IRQ4] [378] [ECP + EPP] [1.9] [DMA3] [IRQ7] Allow BIOS to Enable or Disable Floppy Controller. +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 51
], [Bi-Directional], and [ECP+EPP]. EPP Version Use this item to set the EPP version. Configuration options: [1.9] and [1.7]. ECP Mode DMA Channel Use this item to set the ECP mode DMA channel. Configuration options: [DMA0], [DMA1], and [DMA3]. Parallel Port IRQ Use this item to set the IRQ for the - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 52
these four options: [Enabled] - Enables support for legacy USB. [Auto] - Enables legacy support if USB devices are connected. [Disabled] - USB devices are not allowed to use under legacy OS and BIOS setup when [Disabled] is selected. If you have USB compatibility issue, it is recommended to select - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 53
to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Hardware Health Event Monitoring - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 54
configure the boot settings and the boot priority. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Logo AddOn ROM Display Boot Logo Boot From Onboard LAN Bootup Num-Lock [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] series], [Scenery] and [ASRock]. The default value is [Auto]. Currently, the option [Auto] - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 55
this item to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature. Boot Up Num-Lock If this item is set /user password for the system. For the user password, you may also clear it. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Security Settings Supervisor Password : - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 56
, "Discard changes?" Select [OK] to discard all changes. Load BIOS Defaults Load BIOS default values for all the setup questions. F9 key can be used this operation. Load Performance Setup RAID Mode This performance setup RAID mode may not be compatible with all system configurations. If system - ASRock N68C-GS UCC | User Manual - Page 57
install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 4.2.3 Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the applications software that the motherboard supports. Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it. 4.2.4 Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock or want to
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N68C-GS UCC /
N68C-S UCC
User Manual
Version 1.1
Published March 2010
Copyright©2010 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.