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... 4.1 Install Operating System 58 4.2 Support CD Information 58 4.2.1 Running Support CD 58 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 58 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 58 4.2.4 Contact Information 58 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 41 3.1 Introduction 41 3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 41 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 42 3.2 Main Screen 42 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 45 3.4 Advanced Screen 47 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 48 3.4.2 South Bridge Configuration 49 3.4.3 Storage Configuration...
... 4.1 Install Operating System 58 4.2 Support CD Information 58 4.2.1 Running Support CD 58 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 58 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 58 4.2.4 Contact Information 58 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 41 3.1 Introduction 41 3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 41 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 42 3.2 Main Screen 42 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 45 3.4 Advanced Screen 47 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 48 3.4.2 South Bridge Configuration 49 3.4.3 Storage Configuration...
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...will be subject to change without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. In case any modifications of this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain... model you for purchasing ASRock 870 Extreme3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 870 Extreme3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock 870 Extreme3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 870 Extreme3 Support CD 2 x Serial ...
...will be subject to change without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. In case any modifications of this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain... model you for purchasing ASRock 870 Extreme3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 870 Extreme3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock 870 Extreme3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 870 Extreme3 Support CD 2 x Serial ...
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... - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x eSATA3 Connector - 2 x Ready-to 140W - All Solid Capacitor design - Support for Socket AM3+ processors - Supports CPU up to -Use USB 3.0 Ports 6 Northbridge: AMD 870 - Max. Premium Blu-ray audio support - Atheros® AR8151 - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O -
... - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x eSATA3 Connector - 2 x Ready-to 140W - All Solid Capacitor design - Support for Socket AM3+ processors - Supports CPU up to -Use USB 3.0 Ports 6 Northbridge: AMD 870 - Max. Premium Blu-ray audio support - Atheros® AR8151 - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O -
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... CAUTION 7) - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - CPU VID, VCCM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment - ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) (see CAUTION 10) - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 6) - 5 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and RAID 5), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions - 2 x USB 3.0 port by Etron EJ168A, support USB 1.0/2.0/ 3.0 up to 5Gb/s - 5 x SATA3 6.0Gb...
... CAUTION 7) - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - CPU VID, VCCM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment - ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) (see CAUTION 10) - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 6) - 5 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and RAID 5), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions - 2 x USB 3.0 port by Etron EJ168A, support USB 1.0/2.0/ 3.0 up to 5Gb/s - 5 x SATA3 6.0Gb...
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... without sacrificing computing performance. Please read the installation guide of your friends. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 5. Your friends then can unlock the extra CPU core to the memory support list on page 17 for the compatible memory modules. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 For audio output, this motherboard, please refer to enjoy an...
... without sacrificing computing performance. Please read the installation guide of your friends. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 5. Your friends then can unlock the extra CPU core to the memory support list on page 17 for the compatible memory modules. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 For audio output, this motherboard, please refer to enjoy an...
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... Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE3; 1.3 Motherboard Layout PS2 Keyboard 1 2 34 5 6 24.4cm (9.6-in) USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 Support 8-Core CPU PWR_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 ATX12V1 LAN PHY Coaxial SPDIF 78 30.5cm (12.0-in) AM3+ HT3.0 Phenom II Optical SPDIF CHA_FAN1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, ... Express 2.0 PCIE2 SATA3_4_5 Super I/O HDMI_SPDIF1 1 IR1 1 PCI1 PCIE3 ErP/EuP Ready 32Mb CMOS BATTERY SATA3 6Gb/s BIOS 1394a PCIE4 870 Extreme3 AMD SB850 Chipset SATA3_2_3 SATA3_1 RoHS Dr. Debug PCI2 COM1 1 USB6_7 1 USB8_9 1 CLRCMOS1 1 USB10_11 1 FRONT_1394 1 PWRBTN RSTBTN PLED1...
... Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE3; 1.3 Motherboard Layout PS2 Keyboard 1 2 34 5 6 24.4cm (9.6-in) USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 Support 8-Core CPU PWR_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 ATX12V1 LAN PHY Coaxial SPDIF 78 30.5cm (12.0-in) AM3+ HT3.0 Phenom II Optical SPDIF CHA_FAN1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, ... Express 2.0 PCIE2 SATA3_4_5 Super I/O HDMI_SPDIF1 1 IR1 1 PCI1 PCIE3 ErP/EuP Ready 32Mb CMOS BATTERY SATA3 6Gb/s BIOS 1394a PCIE4 870 Extreme3 AMD SB850 Chipset SATA3_2_3 SATA3_1 RoHS Dr. Debug PCI2 COM1 1 USB6_7 1 USB8_9 1 CLRCMOS1 1 USB10_11 1 FRONT_1394 1 PWRBTN RSTBTN PLED1...
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...1 13 Though this motherboard, please connect it can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.12 No. 6) 1 2 3 4 Please connect the CPU fan cable to Pin 1-3. To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with... CHA_FAN_SPEED GND +12V CHA_FAN_SPEED PWR_FAN_SPEED +12V GND Please connect the fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it to this header. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin...
...1 13 Though this motherboard, please connect it can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.12 No. 6) 1 2 3 4 Please connect the CPU fan cable to Pin 1-3. To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with... CHA_FAN_SPEED GND +12V CHA_FAN_SPEED PWR_FAN_SPEED +12V GND Please connect the fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it to this header. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin...
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...want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on your system. 2.17 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more ... Mode" option of UEFI setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [AHCI]. Set the "SATA Mode" option to [Manual]. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. STEP...
...want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on your system. 2.17 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more ... Mode" option of UEFI setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [AHCI]. Set the "SATA Mode" option to [Manual]. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. STEP...
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... size up overclocking features. ASRock UCC ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. CPU Active Core Control This allows you can set up to 6MB, which means you can enjoy the upgrade CPU performance with AM3/AM3+ CPU only, and in addition, not every AM3/AM3+ CPU can support this to adjust CPU Active Core Control feature...
... size up overclocking features. ASRock UCC ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. CPU Active Core Control This allows you can set up to 6MB, which means you can enjoy the upgrade CPU performance with AM3/AM3+ CPU only, and in addition, not every AM3/AM3+ CPU can support this to adjust CPU Active Core Control feature...
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... Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. Enhance Halt State (C1E) All processors support the Halt State (C1). The default value ... or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from overheated. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration Cool 'n' Quiet Use this item to [Enabled]. The C1 state is [...
... Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. Enhance Halt State (C1E) All processors support the Halt State (C1). The default value ... or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from overheated. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration Cool 'n' Quiet Use this item to [Enabled]. The C1 state is [...
Quick Installation Guide
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... this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 870 Extreme3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock 870 Extreme3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 870 Extreme3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel...
... this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 870 Extreme3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock 870 Extreme3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 870 Extreme3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel...
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...Technology (see CAUTION 4) - Support for Socket AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X6 / X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940) / Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 / Sempron processors - Supports CPU up to -Use USB 3.0 Ports 6 ASRock 870 Extreme3 Motherboard English capacity of system... memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 1) - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel ...
...Technology (see CAUTION 4) - Support for Socket AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X6 / X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940) / Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 / Sempron processors - Supports CPU up to -Use USB 3.0 Ports 6 ASRock 870 Extreme3 Motherboard English capacity of system... memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 1) - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel ...
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... LED - 1 x Power Switch with LED - 1 x Reset Switch with LED - 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with LED - Supports jumperfree - ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) (see CAUTION 8) - OEM and Trial; ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 12) 7 ASRock 870 Extreme3 Motherboard English CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi...
... LED - 1 x Power Switch with LED - 1 x Reset Switch with LED - 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with LED - Supports jumperfree - ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) (see CAUTION 8) - OEM and Trial; ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 12) 7 ASRock 870 Extreme3 Motherboard English CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi...
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...CPU you want to the memory support list on page 14 for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. Due to adjust. In Overclocking, you to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for proper installation. 4. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 ASRock 870 Extreme3... Motherboard English CAUTION! 1. If you adopt. When UCC feature is supported with your system. In Hardware Monitor, it shows...
...CPU you want to the memory support list on page 14 for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. Due to adjust. In Overclocking, you to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for proper installation. 4. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 ASRock 870 Extreme3... Motherboard English CAUTION! 1. If you adopt. When UCC feature is supported with your system. In Hardware Monitor, it shows...
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... Pin 13. 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 1 13 24 ASRock 870 Extreme3 Motherboard CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 6) 1 2 3 4 Please connect the CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can be controlled through UEFI or AXTU. Please...
... Pin 13. 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 1 13 24 ASRock 870 Extreme3 Motherboard CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 6) 1 2 3 4 Please connect the CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can be controlled through UEFI or AXTU. Please...
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... your system. 2.16 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. Please refer to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. English 33 ASRock 870 Extreme3 Motherboard Set the "SATA Mode" option to...
... your system. 2.16 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. Please refer to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. English 33 ASRock 870 Extreme3 Motherboard Set the "SATA Mode" option to...