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... 4.1 Install Operating System 52 4.2 Support CD Information 52 4.2.1 Running Support CD 52 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 52 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 52 4.2.4 Contact Information 52 4 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 32 3.1 Introduction 32 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 32 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 33 3.2 Main Screen 33 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 34 3.4 Advanced Screen 38 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 39 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 40 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 41...
... 4.1 Install Operating System 52 4.2 Support CD Information 52 4.2.1 Running Support CD 52 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 52 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 52 4.2.4 Contact Information 52 4 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 32 3.1 Introduction 32 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 32 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 33 3.2 Main Screen 33 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 34 3.4 Advanced Screen 38 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 39 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 40 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 41...
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.... 5 You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Introduction Thank you are using. 1. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 960GC-GS FX Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock 960GC-GS FX Quick Installation Guide ASRock 960GC-GS FX Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS...
.... 5 You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Introduction Thank you are using. 1. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 960GC-GS FX Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock 960GC-GS FX Quick Installation Guide ASRock 960GC-GS FX Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS...
User Manual
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...+ / AM2 processors: AMD PhenomTM FX / Phenom / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core / Athlon X2 Dual-Core / Athlon 64 / Sempron processor - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Southbridge: AMD SB710 - Integrated AMD Radeon 3000 graphics - resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 60Hz - 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot...
...+ / AM2 processors: AMD PhenomTM FX / Phenom / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core / Athlon X2 Dual-Core / Athlon 64 / Sempron processor - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Southbridge: AMD SB710 - Integrated AMD Radeon 3000 graphics - resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 60Hz - 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot...
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..., AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Multi-Speed Control 7 CPU Quiet Fan - Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - Supports PXE I /O Storage Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU/Chassis Temperature Sensing - Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port...
..., AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Multi-Speed Control 7 CPU Quiet Fan - Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - Supports PXE I /O Storage Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU/Chassis Temperature Sensing - Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port...
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... power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is supported depends on our website for system usage under Windows® 8 / 7 / VistaTM / XP. We are not responsible for CPU support list. ASRock website: http://www...
... power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is supported depends on our website for system usage under Windows® 8 / 7 / VistaTM / XP. We are not responsible for CPU support list. ASRock website: http://www...
User Manual
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... module into DDR3 slot; see p.12 No.3), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be installed on this motherboard, it is only supported by installing AM3/AM3+ CPU. Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Configurations (DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side) 2 memory modules 2 memory modules DDRII_1 (Yellow Slot) ...DIMM pair in the slots of black slots (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1), or in Dual Channel (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2; It is only supported by installing AM2/ AM2+/AM3 CPU. 16 DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules cannot be activated. 2.3 Installation of yellow slots (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2). 2. In other words...
... module into DDR3 slot; see p.12 No.3), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be installed on this motherboard, it is only supported by installing AM3/AM3+ CPU. Dual Channel DDR2 Memory Configurations (DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side) 2 memory modules 2 memory modules DDRII_1 (Yellow Slot) ...DIMM pair in the slots of black slots (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1), or in Dual Channel (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2; It is only supported by installing AM2/ AM2+/AM3 CPU. 16 DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules cannot be activated. 2.3 Installation of yellow slots (DDRII_1 and DDRII_2). 2. In other words...
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...see p.12 No. 1) Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. CPU Fan Connector FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (4-pin CPU_FAN1) CPU_FAN_SPEED +12V (see p.12 No. 5) Please connect an...please connect it can work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it to the ground pin. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin...
...see p.12 No. 1) Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. CPU Fan Connector FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (4-pin CPU_FAN1) CPU_FAN_SPEED +12V (see p.12 No. 5) Please connect an...please connect it can work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it to the ground pin. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin...
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...SATA2 HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions (AHCI mode) STEP 1: Set up BIOS. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to [IDE]. ..." option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to the warning on your system. 2.13 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...
...SATA2 HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions (AHCI mode) STEP 1: Set up BIOS. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to [IDE]. ..." option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to the warning on your system. 2.13 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...
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...this item to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. Enhance Halt State (C1E) All processors support the Halt State (C1). Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. Please set to enable or disable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology....HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from overheated. The default value is set this item to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. CPU Thermal Throttle Use this option is ...
...this item to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. Enhance Halt State (C1E) All processors support the Halt State (C1). Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. Please set to enable or disable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology....HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from overheated. The default value is set this item to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. CPU Thermal Throttle Use this option is ...
Quick Installation Guide
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... our support CD for details. 4 ASRock 960GC-GS FX Motherboard English You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. More detailed information of this manual will be subject to the "User Manual" in the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 960GC-GS FX Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock 960GC-GS FX Quick Installation Guide ASRock 960GC-GS FX Support CD...
... our support CD for details. 4 ASRock 960GC-GS FX Motherboard English You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. More detailed information of this manual will be subject to the "User Manual" in the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 960GC-GS FX Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock 960GC-GS FX Quick Installation Guide ASRock 960GC-GS FX Support CD...
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...Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN - Max. Supports 8-Core CPU - Northbridge: AMD 760G - Supports DDR2 1066/800/667/533 non-ECC, un-buffered memory - capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 1) - Support for ...- 2 x PCI slots - Realtek RTL8111G - shared memory 512MB - Supports Wake-On-LAN English 5 ASRock 960GC-GS FX Motherboard Micro ATX Form Factor - Supports AMD OverDriveTM with max. Supports Untied Overclocking Technology - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Dual Channel DDR3/DDR2 Memory...
...Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN - Max. Supports 8-Core CPU - Northbridge: AMD 760G - Supports DDR2 1066/800/667/533 non-ECC, un-buffered memory - capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 1) - Support for ...- 2 x PCI slots - Realtek RTL8111G - shared memory 512MB - Supports Wake-On-LAN English 5 ASRock 960GC-GS FX Motherboard Micro ATX Form Factor - Supports AMD OverDriveTM with max. Supports Untied Overclocking Technology - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Dual Channel DDR3/DDR2 Memory...
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... panel audio connector - 1 x SPDIF Out connector - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) - 16Mb AMI Legal BIOS - Supports LAN Cable Detection - CPU, VCCM, NB Voltage Multi-adjustment - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Supports PXE I /O Storage Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor 6 - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Multi-Speed Control ASRock 960GC-GS FX Motherboard Supports jumperfree - English Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port...
... panel audio connector - 1 x SPDIF Out connector - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) - 16Mb AMI Legal BIOS - Supports LAN Cable Detection - CPU, VCCM, NB Voltage Multi-adjustment - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Supports PXE I /O Storage Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor 6 - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Multi-Speed Control ASRock 960GC-GS FX Motherboard Supports jumperfree - English Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port...
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... 3. If you adopt. We are not responsible for CPU support list. Overclocking may be done at your system. Whether 1866/1600MHz memory speed is no such limitation. 8 ASRock 960GC-GS FX Motherboard English Please refer to our website for possible damage caused by overclocking. For Windows® 64-bit OS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting...
... 3. If you adopt. We are not responsible for CPU support list. Overclocking may be done at your system. Whether 1866/1600MHz memory speed is no such limitation. 8 ASRock 960GC-GS FX Motherboard English Please refer to our website for possible damage caused by overclocking. For Windows® 64-bit OS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting...
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...Supply Installation 1 13 ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.2 No. 4) GND 1 2 3 4 Please connect the CPU fan cable to the connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power ...ASRock 960GC-GS FX Motherboard CPU Fan Connector FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (4-pin CPU_FAN1) CPU_FAN_SPEED +12V (see p.2 No. 1) Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connector. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU...
...Supply Installation 1 13 ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.2 No. 4) GND 1 2 3 4 Please connect the CPU fan cable to the connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power ...ASRock 960GC-GS FX Motherboard CPU Fan Connector FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (4-pin CPU_FAN1) CPU_FAN_SPEED +12V (see p.2 No. 1) Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connector. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU...