N68-GS3 / N68-S3 User Manual
This manual introduces the ASRock N68-GS3/N68-S3 Micro ATX motherboard, lists package contents, and details hardware specifications such as CPU support, memory configuration, and expansion slots. It also explains the unique features like ASRock OC Tuner, Intelligent Energy Saver, and Instant Boot.
The guide walks users through pre‑installation precautions, CPU and memory installation, SATA/IDE connector setup, BIOS configuration, and software support including driver installation from the supplied Support CD. Safety warnings and FCC compliance notes are included throughout.
| Form Factor | Micro ATX (9.6‑in x 7.0‑in, 24.4 cm x 17.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Chipset | NVIDIA GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a |
| Expansion Slots | 1 × PCI‑Express x16, 1 × PCI‑Express x1, 2 × PCI |
| Audio Codec | VIA VT1705 5.1‑channel HD Audio |
| LAN | Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL (10/100/1000 Mb/s) on N68‑GS3; Realtek PHY RTL8201EL (10/100 Mb/s) on N68‑S3 |
It supports AMD AM3 processors, including Phenom II X4/X3/X2, Athlon II X4/X3/X2, and Sempron models (except 920/940).
The board has four SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors that support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, JBOD, NCQ, and Hot Plug.
The motherboard can accommodate up to 8 GB of DDR3 memory across two DIMM slots.