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Contents 1. Installation 14 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.1 CPU Installation 15 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 15 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 16 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 18 2.5 Multi Monitor Feature 19 2.6 Jumpers Setup 21 2.7 ...
Contents 1. Installation 14 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.1 CPU Installation 15 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 15 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 16 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 18 2.5 Multi Monitor Feature 19 2.6 Jumpers Setup 21 2.7 ...
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... Information 52 4 3. 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 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 43 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 44 3.4.6 Floppy Configuration 45 3.4.7 Super IO Configuration 46 3.4.8 USB Configuration 47 3.5 Hardware...
... Information 52 4 3. 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 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 43 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 44 3.4.6 Floppy Configuration 45 3.4.7 Super IO Configuration 46 3.4.8 USB Configuration 47 3.5 Hardware...
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...manual will be available on ASRock website as well. 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 ...content of the motherboard and stepby-step guide to change without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. To get better performance in Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-...
...manual will be available on ASRock website as well. 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 ...content of the motherboard and stepby-step guide to change without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. To get better performance in Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-...
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1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN - Support for Socket AM2+ / AM2 processors: AMD PhenomTM FX / Phenom / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core / Athlon X2 Dual-Core / Athlon 64 / Sempron processor - Support for Socket AM3+ processors (... DDR3/DDR2 Memory Technology - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 60Hz - 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - Supports 8-Core CPU - Realtek RTL8111G - Support DDR3 1866(OC)/1600(OC)/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 3) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (PCIE2 ...
1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN - Support for Socket AM2+ / AM2 processors: AMD PhenomTM FX / Phenom / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core / Athlon X2 Dual-Core / Athlon 64 / Sempron processor - Support for Socket AM3+ processors (... DDR3/DDR2 Memory Technology - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 60Hz - 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - Supports 8-Core CPU - Realtek RTL8111G - Support DDR3 1866(OC)/1600(OC)/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 3) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (PCIE2 ...
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...x ATA 133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header - 1 x Print Port header - 1 x Chassis Intrusion header - 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) - 1 x Chassis Fan connector (3-pin) - 1 x Power Fan connector (3-pin) - 1 x 24 pin ATX power connector - 1 x 4 pin 12V power connector... - 1 x D-Sub Port - 4 x USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - CPU Quiet Fan - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar - Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - ...
...x ATA 133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header - 1 x Print Port header - 1 x Chassis Intrusion header - 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) - 1 x Chassis Fan connector (3-pin) - 1 x Power Fan connector (3-pin) - 1 x 24 pin ATX power connector - 1 x 4 pin 12V power connector... - 1 x D-Sub Port - 4 x USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - CPU Quiet Fan - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar - Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - ...
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...stability, or even cause damage to our website for the compatible memory modules. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 2. FCC, CE, WHQL - CAUTION! 1. Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - This motherboard supports CPU up to the memory support list on this motherboard, please refer to 95W.... * 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 the AM3/AM3+ CPU you want to adopt DDR3 1866/1600 memory module on our website ...
...stability, or even cause damage to our website for the compatible memory modules. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 2. FCC, CE, WHQL - CAUTION! 1. Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - This motherboard supports CPU up to the memory support list on this motherboard, please refer to 95W.... * 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 the AM3/AM3+ CPU you want to adopt DDR3 1866/1600 memory module on our website ...
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... that delivers unparalleled power savings. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of output phases to turn on your system. ASRock Instant Boot ASRock Instant Boot allows you to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without entering operating systems first like MSDOS or Windows...timing during the POST or the key to enter into the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. Just launch this utility, you to surveil your system by hardware ...
... that delivers unparalleled power savings. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of output phases to turn on your system. ASRock Instant Boot ASRock Instant Boot allows you to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without entering operating systems first like MSDOS or Windows...timing during the POST or the key to enter into the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. Just launch this utility, you to surveil your system by hardware ...
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With the smart X-Boost, overclocking CPU can easily recognize which data streams you are transferring currently. And it reduces the frequency of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in order to unlock the hidden power of your CPUs. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. ... Technology is a smart auto-overclocking function and is that cannot be used under Windows® OS 32-bit CPU. ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM fully utilizes the memory space that it also boosts the speed of previously visited websites, making web surfing faster than ever....
With the smart X-Boost, overclocking CPU can easily recognize which data streams you are transferring currently. And it reduces the frequency of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in order to unlock the hidden power of your CPUs. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. ... Technology is a smart auto-overclocking function and is that cannot be used under Windows® OS 32-bit CPU. ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM fully utilizes the memory space that it also boosts the speed of previously visited websites, making web surfing faster than ever....
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...-45 B: USB1 LAN 27 IDE1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN AMD PWR_FAN1 6 760G AUDIO CODEC Chipset PCIE1 CLRCMOS1 1 RoHS 960GC-GS FX 7 PCIE2 Super I/O X X X Fast LAN Fast USB Fast RAM PCI1 CMOS BATTERY AMD SB710 Chipset CHA_FAN1 26 25 24 CD1 HD_AUDIO1 1 1...(ATX12V1) 2 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDRII_1, DDRII_2) 3 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 5 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 6 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1) 7 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 8 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 9 SATA2 Connector...
...-45 B: USB1 LAN 27 IDE1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN AMD PWR_FAN1 6 760G AUDIO CODEC Chipset PCIE1 CLRCMOS1 1 RoHS 960GC-GS FX 7 PCIE2 Super I/O X X X Fast LAN Fast USB Fast RAM PCI1 CMOS BATTERY AMD SB710 Chipset CHA_FAN1 26 25 24 CD1 HD_AUDIO1 1 1...(ATX12V1) 2 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDRII_1, DDRII_2) 3 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 5 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 6 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1) 7 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 8 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 9 SATA2 Connector...
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...the lever up to avoid bending of the pins. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90o angle. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that it firmly on the side tab to secure the CPU. The CPU fits only in good contact with a small triangle. Lever 90° ... the heatsink. 15 You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to dissipate heat. For proper installation, please kindly refer to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 12, No. 4). Carefully insert the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and ...
...the lever up to avoid bending of the pins. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90o angle. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that it firmly on the side tab to secure the CPU. The CPU fits only in good contact with a small triangle. Lever 90° ... the heatsink. 15 You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to dissipate heat. For proper installation, please kindly refer to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 12, No. 4). Carefully insert the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and ...
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... DIMM pair in the set of the same color. You may be installed on this motherboard, it is only supported by installing AM3/AM3+ CPU. In other words, you always need to install a DDR3 memory module into DDR2 slot or install a DDR2 memory module into DDR3 slot; .... DDR3 memory module is unable to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibility and reliability, it is only supported by installing AM2/ AM2+/AM3 CPU. 16 2.3 Installation of the same color. For dual channel configuration, you have to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below. Yellow slots; It...
... DIMM pair in the set of the same color. You may be installed on this motherboard, it is only supported by installing AM3/AM3+ CPU. In other words, you always need to install a DDR3 memory module into DDR2 slot or install a DDR2 memory module into DDR3 slot; .... DDR3 memory module is unable to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibility and reliability, it is only supported by installing AM2/ AM2+/AM3 CPU. 16 2.3 Installation of the same color. For dual channel configuration, you have to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below. Yellow slots; It...
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... still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it can work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. To use the...-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.12 No. 5) Please connect an ATX power supply to the ground pin. CPU Fan Connector FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (4-pin CPU_FAN1) CPU_FAN_SPEED +12V (see p.12 No. 4) GND 1 2 3 4 Please connect the CPU fan cable to the connector and match the black wire to this connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard ...
... still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it can work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. To use the...-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.12 No. 5) Please connect an ATX power supply to the ground pin. CPU Fan Connector FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (4-pin CPU_FAN1) CPU_FAN_SPEED +12V (see p.12 No. 4) GND 1 2 3 4 Please connect the CPU fan cable to the connector and match the black wire to this connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard ...
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... BIOS. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 31 Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. A. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [Manual]. STEP 2: Install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS...
... BIOS. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 31 Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. A. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [Manual]. STEP 2: Install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS...
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...disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard Count. Configuration options: [+12%] to your own risk and expense. Configuration options: [Auto], [CPU, PCIE, Sync.], [CPU, PCIE, Async.] and [Optimized]. If you select [Per Core], you will seethe options "Value (Core 0)", "Value (Core 1)", ...Disabled], [Auto], [All Cores] and [PerCore]. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count Advanced Clock Calibration Processor Maximum ...
...disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard Count. Configuration options: [+12%] to your own risk and expense. Configuration options: [Auto], [CPU, PCIE, Sync.], [CPU, PCIE, Async.] and [Optimized]. If you select [Per Core], you will seethe options "Value (Core 0)", "Value (Core 1)", ...Disabled], [Auto], [All Cores] and [PerCore]. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count Advanced Clock Calibration Processor Maximum ...
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... is one of Processor Frequency and Processor Voltage. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count Advanced Clock Calibration Processor Maximum...[200MHz DDR2_400], [266MHz DDR2_533], [333MHz DDR2_667] and [400MHz DDR2_800]. It should be set to your own risk and expense. CPU Frequency Multiplier For safety and system stability, it is set by default. Processor Voltage It allows you selecting Hyper-Transport bus speed. ...
... is one of Processor Frequency and Processor Voltage. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count Advanced Clock Calibration Processor Maximum...[200MHz DDR2_400], [266MHz DDR2_533], [333MHz DDR2_667] and [400MHz DDR2_800]. It should be set to your own risk and expense. CPU Frequency Multiplier For safety and system stability, it is set by default. Processor Voltage It allows you selecting Hyper-Transport bus speed. ...
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... after BIOS update process completes. 38 3.4 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for CPU WARNING : Setting wrong values in below sections may cause the system to malfunction. Setting wrong values in this...Boot Security Exit Advanced Settings Options for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, ACPI Configuration, Storage Configuration, PCIPnP Configuration, Floppy Configuration, Super IO Configuration and USB Configuration. CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Floppy ...
... after BIOS update process completes. 38 3.4 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for CPU WARNING : Setting wrong values in below sections may cause the system to malfunction. Setting wrong values in this...Boot Security Exit Advanced Settings Options for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, ACPI Configuration, Storage Configuration, PCIPnP Configuration, Floppy Configuration, Super IO Configuration and USB Configuration. CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Floppy ...
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... Inc. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. The default value is [Enabled]. Please set this option is set this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to [Enabled]. Secure Virtual Machine When this item to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can ... hardware support from overheated. Enhance Halt State (C1E) All processors support the Halt State (C1). Cool 'n' Quiet Use this item to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to enable or disable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. If you install Windows® 8 / 7 / VistaTM and ...
... Inc. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. The default value is [Enabled]. Please set this option is set this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to [Enabled]. Secure Virtual Machine When this item to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can ... hardware support from overheated. Enhance Halt State (C1E) All processors support the Halt State (C1). Cool 'n' Quiet Use this item to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to enable or disable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. If you install Windows® 8 / 7 / VistaTM and ...
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... Case Open Feature : 37 C / 98 F : 27 C / 80 F : 4722 RPM : N/A : 1.216V : 3.248V : 5.136V : 12.091V [Disabled] Enable/Disable CPU Quiet Fan Function. The default is value [Disabled]. Case Open Feature This allows you to set the chassis fan 1 speed. Use this section, it allows ... [Automatic Mode]. The default is value [Full On]. Confi guration options: [Full On] and [Automatic Mode]. The default is value [Full On]. CPU Fan Setting This allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of previous chassis intrusion status. 48 Clear...
... Case Open Feature : 37 C / 98 F : 27 C / 80 F : 4722 RPM : N/A : 1.216V : 3.248V : 5.136V : 12.091V [Disabled] Enable/Disable CPU Quiet Fan Function. The default is value [Disabled]. Case Open Feature This allows you to set the chassis fan 1 speed. Use this section, it allows ... [Automatic Mode]. The default is value [Full On]. Confi guration options: [Full On] and [Automatic Mode]. The default is value [Full On]. CPU Fan Setting This allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of previous chassis intrusion status. 48 Clear...
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...27 IDE1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN AMD PWR_FAN1 6 760G AUDIO CODEC Chipset PCIE1 CLRCMOS1 1 RoHS 960GC-GS FX 7 PCIE2 Super I/O X X X Fast LAN Fast USB Fast RAM PCI1 CMOS BATTERY AMD SB710 Chipset CHA_FAN1 26 16Mb... 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDRII_1, DDRII_2) 3 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 5 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 6 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1) 7 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 8 Chassis Fan Connector ...(CD1) 27 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 2 ASRock 960GC-GS FX Motherboard English
...27 IDE1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN AMD PWR_FAN1 6 760G AUDIO CODEC Chipset PCIE1 CLRCMOS1 1 RoHS 960GC-GS FX 7 PCIE2 Super I/O X X X Fast LAN Fast USB Fast RAM PCI1 CMOS BATTERY AMD SB710 Chipset CHA_FAN1 26 16Mb... 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDRII_1, DDRII_2) 3 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 5 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 6 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1) 7 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 8 Chassis Fan Connector ...(CD1) 27 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 2 ASRock 960GC-GS FX Motherboard English
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... visit our website for specific information about the model you for details. 4 ASRock 960GC-GS FX Motherboard English In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. For the BIOS setup, please refer to the "User Manual...
... visit our website for specific information about the model you for details. 4 ASRock 960GC-GS FX Motherboard English In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. For the BIOS setup, please refer to the "User Manual...