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- Brand
- ASRock
- Model
- N68-S
- Category
- Motherboard
- Industry
- Computers
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- 8
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- Last added
- 2012-05-10
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ASRock N68-S UCC Quick Start Guide
The N68‑S motherboard is a Micro ATX board featuring the NVIDIA® GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a chipset, dual‑channel DDR2 memory, and integrated graphics with up to 256 MB shared memory. It supports AMD AM2+, AM2 and AM3 processors, including the Unlock CPU Core (UCC) technology that can enable up to six cores.
The guide provides step‑by‑step BIOS instructions to enable UCC, explains the OC DNA profile‑sharing utility, and highlights additional ASRock utilities such as Instant Boot, Instant Flash, and the included trial software packages.
ASRock N68-S specifications
| CPU Socket | Socket AM2+ / AM2 |
|---|---|
| SATA Ports | 4 x SATA II (3.0 Gb/s) with RAID 0/1/0+1/5/JBOD |
| Audio Codec | VIA® VT1708S / VT1705, 5.1 channel |
| Network Controller | Realtek PHY RTL8201EL / 8201CL, 10/100 Mbps |
| Dimensions | Micro ATX 9.6 in × 7.0 in (24.4 cm × 17.8 cm) |
| Operating System Support | Windows 7/ Vista/ XP (32‑bit & 64‑bit) |
All ASRock N68-S documents by type
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
The shortest path to a working setup, usually only a few pages.
Mounting, wiring and first power-up. Read it before the hardware goes in.
Questions answered in these manuals
How do I enable ASRock UCC (CPU core unlocking) in the BIOS?
Enter BIOS by pressing F2 or DEL, set "ASRock UCC" to Enabled, then save and exit with F10.
What is the maximum shared video memory provided by the integrated graphics?
The integrated NVIDIA GeForce 7025 chipset provides up to 256 MB of shared video memory.
How do I enable the Unlock CPU Core (UCC) feature on the N68‑S?
Enter the BIOS by pressing F2 or DEL, go to the OC Tweaker page, set “ASRock UCC” to Enabled, and press F10 to save the changes.
What is the maximum shared memory for the integrated graphics?
The integrated NVIDIA GeForce 7025 graphics can use up to 256 MB of shared system memory.
How many SATA ports does the board provide?
The motherboard includes four SATA II 3.0 Gb/s connectors.
What CPUs are supported by the ASRock N68‑GS UCC / N68‑S UCC motherboard?
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.