N68-GS UCC / N68-S UCC User Manual
This manual introduces the ASRock N68-GS UCC and N68-S UCC Micro ATX motherboards, covering package contents, hardware specifications, and key features such as UCC (Unlock CPU Core) and Untied Overclocking Technology.
It guides users through hardware installation, BIOS configuration, driver and utility installation from the Support CD, and provides troubleshooting and contact information for further assistance.
| Form Factor | Micro ATX (9.6" x 7.0") |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | Socket AM2+ / AM2 and AM3 |
| Chipset | NVIDIA GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a |
| Memory Slots | 2 x DDR2 DIMM, up to 8 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 8 GB |
| Audio Codec | VIA VT1708S / VT1705 |
| LAN (N68‑GS UCC) | Realtek Giga PHY RTL8211CL, 10/100/1000 Mb/s |
| LAN (N68‑S UCC) | Realtek PHY RTL8201EL / RTL8201CL, 10/100 Mb/s |
| SATA Connectors | 4 x Serial ATAII 3.0 Gb/s, RAID support |
| BIOS | 4 Mb AMI BIOS |
It supports AMD AM2+ / AM2 processors such as Phenom, Athlon 64, and Sempron, as well as AMD AM3 processors including Phenom II X4/X3/X2, Athlon II X4/X3/X2, and Sempron.
The board provides four Serial ATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors that support RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5 and JBOD.
Drivers and utilities are available on the ASRock website (http://www.asrock.com) or on the Support CD that ships with the board.
UCC allows unlocking hidden CPU cores via a BIOS option, turning dual‑ or triple‑core AMD CPUs into quad‑core performance, and is supported on AM2+ / AM3 CPUs.