This document is the installation guide for the ASRock N68-GS3 / N68-S3 motherboard, including copyright notice and disclaimer.
This manual provides step‑by‑step instructions for installing the ASRock N68‑GS3 / N68‑S3 motherboard, configuring the BIOS, and using the supplied utilities. It also includes detailed specifications, connector descriptions, and safety warnings.
The document covers hardware layout, supported CPUs and memory, expansion slots, integrated graphics, audio, LAN, and power‑management features, as well as troubleshooting and overclocking guidelines.
| Form factor | Micro ATX (9.6" x 7.0") |
|---|---|
| Chipset | NVIDIA GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a |
| Memory slots | 2 DDR3 DIMM slots, max 8 GB |
| Expansion slots | 1 PCI‑Express x16, 1 PCI‑Express x1, 2 PCI |
| Integrated graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 7025, up to 1920×1440 @60 Hz |
| Audio codec | VIA VT1705, 5.1‑channel HD Audio |
| LAN controller (N68‑GS3) | Realtek RTL8211CL, 10/100/1000 Mb/s |
| SATA connectors | 4× SATA II 3.0 Gb/s (RAID support) |
It provides one PCI‑Express x16 slot, one PCI‑Express x1 slot, and two standard PCI slots.