ASRock N68-GS3 FX / N68-S3 FX Motherboard User Manual
This manual introduces the ASRock N68‑GS3 FX and N68‑S3 FX Micro‑ATX motherboards, covering safety notices, layout diagrams, and component descriptions.
It details the supported CPUs, memory configurations, chipset, integrated graphics, audio, LAN, storage interfaces, BIOS features, and over‑clocking utilities, providing step‑by‑step installation and configuration guidance.
| Form Factor | Micro ATX (9.6‑in x 7.0‑in) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | Socket AM3+ (also supports AM3) |
| Supported CPUs | AMD Phenom II X6 / X4 / X3 / X2, Athlon II, Sempron |
| Memory Slots | 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots |
| Maximum Memory | 8 GB |
| Chipset | NVIDIA GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a |
| Integrated Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 7025, up to 256 MB shared |
| Audio Codec | VIA VT1705 (5.1 CH HD Audio) |
| LAN | Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, 10/100/1000 Mb/s |
| SATA Connectors | 4 x SATA2 3.0 Gb/s (RAID, NCQ, Hot‑Plug) |
It uses a Socket AM3+ and also supports AM3 processors.
The motherboard provides four SATA2 3.0 Gb/s connectors with RAID and hot‑plug support.
The board can accommodate up to 8 GB of DDR3 memory.
It includes an integrated NVIDIA GeForce 7025 graphics processor with up to 256 MB of shared memory.