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Motherboard
Quick Installation
DL-N68VS3 FX
www.digilite.co.in
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Motherboard Layout
1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 15 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 16 System Panel Header (PANEL1, White)
3 USB_PWR2 Jumper 17 Chassis Speaker Header
4 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (SPEAKER 1, White)
(Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; Blue) 18 Print Port Header (LPT1, White)
5 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 19 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
6 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) 20 Serial Port Connector (COM1)
7 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 21 PCI Slot (PCI1)
8 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 22 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE1)
9 SATAII Connector (SATAII_2 (PORT 0.1)) 23 Front Panel Audio Header
10 SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT 1.1)) (HD_AUDIO1, Lime)
11 SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT 1.0)) 24 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
12 SATAII Connector (SATAII_1 (PORT 0.0)) 25 AM3 CPU Socket
13 NVIDIA GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a 26 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
14 SPI Flash Memory (4Mb)
NVIDIA
GeForce
7025 /
nForce
630a
FSB800
DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
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I/O Panel
1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
* 2 RJ-45 Port 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
3 Line In (Light Blue) 8 VGA Port
4 Front Speaker (Lime) 9 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
5 Microphone (Pink)
* There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED
indications.
LAN Port LED Indications
Activity/Link LED SPEED LED
Status Description Status Description
Off No Activity Off 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection
LAN Port
ACT/LINK
LED
SPEED
LED
To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front
panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will fnd VIA HD Audio Deck tool on
your system. Please follow below instructions according to the OS you install.
For Windows

XP / XP 64-bit OS:
Please click VIA HD Audio Deck icon , and click Speaker. Then you are allowed to
select 2 Channel or 4 Channel. Click Power to save your change.
For Windows

7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
TM
/ Vista
TM
64-bit OS:
Please click VIA HD Audio Deck icon , and click Advanced Options on the left side
on the bottom. In Advanced Options screen, select Independent Headphone, and click
OK to save your change.
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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing DIGILITE DL-N68VS3 FX motherboard, a reliable moth-
erboard produced under DIGILITEs consistently stringent quality control. It delivers
excellent performance with robust design conforming to DIGILITEs commitment to
quality and endurance.
Because the motherboard specifcations and the BIOS software might be
updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without no-
tice. In case any modifcations of this manual occur, the updated version
will be available on DIGILITE website without further notice.
If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit
our website for specifc information about the model you are using.
1.1 Package Contents
1 x DL-N68VS3 FX Motherboard
(Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.5-in x 7.0-in, 21.6 cm x 17.8 cm)
1 x DL-N68VS3 FX Quick Installation Guide
1 x DL-N68VS3 FX Support CD
2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
1 x I/O Panel Shield
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1.2 Specifications
Platform - Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.5-in x 7.0-in, 21.6 cm x 17.8 cm
CPU - Support for Socket AM3+ processors
- Support for AM3 processors: AMD Phenom
TM
II X6 / X4 / X3
/ X2 (except 920 / 940) / Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 / Sempron
processors (see CAUTION 1)
- Supports 8-Core CPU
- Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 2)
- Supports AMDs Cool n Quiet
TM
Technology
- FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s)
- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology
- Supports Hyper-Transport Technology
Chipset - NVIDIA

GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a

Memory - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology
- 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots
- Support DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered
memory (see CAUTION 3)
- Max. capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 4)
Expansion Slot - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot
- 1 x PCI slot
Graphics - Integrated NVIDIA

GeForce 7025 graphics

- DX9.0 VGA, Pixel Shader 3.0
- Max. shared memory 256MB (see CAUTION 5)
- Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 1920x1440
@ 60Hz
Audio - 5.1 CH HD Audio (VIA

VT1705 Audio Codec)

LAN - Realtek PHY RTL8201EL
- Speed 10/100 Mb/s
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
- Supports PXE
Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel
- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port
- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
- 1 x VGA Port
- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports
- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED
LED)
- HD Audio Jack: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone
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Connector - 4 x SATA2 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,
RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, JBOD), NCQ and Hot Plug
functions
- 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices)
- 1 x Print port header
- 1 x COM port header
- CPU/Chassis FAN connector
- 24 pin ATX power connector
- 4 pin 12V power connector
- Front panel audio header
- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI Legal BIOS
- Supports Plug and Play
- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events
- Supports jumperfree
- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
- CPU, VCCM Voltage Multi-adjustment
Support CD - Drivers
Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing
Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing
- CPU Fan Tachometer
- Chassis Fan Tachometer
- CPU Quiet Fan
- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore
OS - Microsoft

Windows

7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
TM
/ Vista
TM
64-bit
/ XP / XP 64-bit compliant
Certifcations - FCC, CE, WHQL
* For detailed product information, please visit our website.
WARNING
Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including
adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or
using the third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system
stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your system.
It should be done at your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible
damage caused by overclocking.
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CAUTION!
1. This motherboard supports CPU up to 95W.
2. UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifes AMD CPU activation. As long as
a simple switch of the BIOS option UCC, you can unlock the extra CPU
core to enjoy an instant performance boost. When UCC feature is enabled,
the dual-core or triple-core CPU will boost to the quad-core CPU, and some
CPU, including quad-core CPU, can also increase L3 cache size up to 6MB,
which means you can enjoy the upgrade CPU performance with a better
price. Please be noted that UCC feature is supported with AM3/AM3+ CPU
only, and in addition, not every AM3/AM3+ CPU can support this function
because some CPUs hidden core may be malfunctioned.
3. Whether 1600MHz memory speed is supported depends on the AM3/
AM3+ CPU you adopt. If you want to adopt DDR3 1600 memory module
on this motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on our web-
site for the compatible memory modules.
4. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be
less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows

7 /
Vista
TM
/ XP. For Windows

OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limita-

tion.
5. The maximum shared memory size is defned by the chipset vendor and
is subject to change. Please check NVIDIA

website for the latest infor-

mation.
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2. Installation
This is a Micro ATX form factor (8.5-in x 7.0-in, 21.6 cm x 17.8 cm) motherboard.
Before you install the motherboard, study the confguration of your chassis to ensure
that the motherboard fts into it.
Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard
components or change any motherboard settings.
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the
power is switched off or the power cord is detached from the
power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the
motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.
2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static elec-
tricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the
like. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety
grounded object before you handle components.
3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded anti-
static pad or in the bag that comes with the component.
5. When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the mother-
board to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Doing
so may damage the motherboard.
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2.1 CPU Installation
Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90
o

angle.
Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU corner with
the golden triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle.
Step 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fts in place.

The CPU fts only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU
into the socket to avoid bending of the pins.
Step 4. When the CPU is in place, press it frmly on the socket while you push
down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab
to indicate that it is locked.


2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a
larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. You also need to spray
thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dis-
sipation. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened
and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the
CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 2, No. 2). For proper instal-
lation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and
the heatsink.
STEP 1:
Lift Up The Socket Lever
STEP 2 / STEP 3:
Match The CPU Golden Triangle
To The Socket Corner Small
Triangle
STEP 4:
Push Down And Lock
The Socket Lever
Lever 90 Up
CPU Golden Triangle
Socker Corner Small Triangle
10
notch
break
notch
break
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
DL-N68VS3 FX motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3)
DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel
confguration, you always need to install two identical (the same brand, speed, size
and chip-type) memory modules in the DDR3 DIMM slots to activate Dual Channel
Memory Technology. Otherwise, it will operate at single channel mode.
1. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into
DDR3 slot;otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be dam-
aged.
2. If you install only one memory module or two non-identical memory
modules, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technol-
ogy.
Installing a DIMM
Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or remov-
ing DIMMs or the system components.
Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the
break on the slot.

The DIMM only fts in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent
damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into
the slot at incorrect orientation.
Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends
fully snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
There are 1 PCI slot and 1 PCI Express slot on this motherboard.
PCI slot: PCI slot is used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI
interface.
PCIE slot: PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x16 lane
width graphics cards.
Installing an expansion card
Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power
supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the
documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware
settings for the card before you start the installation.
Step 2. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the
screws for later use.
Step 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
Step 4. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.
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2.5 Jumpers Setup
The illustration shows how jumpers are
setup. When the jumper cap is placed on
pins, the jumper is Short. If no jumper cap
is placed on pins, the jumper is Open. The
illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose
pin1 and pin2 are Short when jumper cap
is placed on these 2 pins.
Jumper Setting
PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable
(see p.2, No. 1)
+5VSB (standby) for PS/2
or USB01/23 wake up
events.
Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by
power supply.
USB_PWR2 Short pin2, pin3 to enable
(see p.2, No. 3)
+5VSB (standby) for
USB4_5/6_7 wake up
events.
Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by
power supply.
Clear CMOS Jumper
(CLRCMOS1)
(see p.2, No. 15)

Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. The data in CMOS in-
cludes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and
system setup parameters. To clear and reset the system parameters to de-
fault setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the
power supply. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to short pin2
and pin3 on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. However, please do not clear the
CMOS right after you update the BIOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when
you just fnish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system frst, and then
shut it down before you do the clear-CMOS action.
Clear CMOS Default