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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 Onboard Headers and Connectors 22 2.8 Serial ATA2 (...
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 Onboard Headers and Connectors 22 2.8 Serial ATA2 (...
User Manual
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... DDR2 DIMM slots - shared memory 512MB - resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 60Hz - 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Micro ATX Form Factor - 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 - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 1) - Max. DX10 class iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0 - Supports...
... DDR2 DIMM slots - shared memory 512MB - resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 60Hz - 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Micro ATX Form Factor - 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 - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 1) - Max. DX10 class iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0 - Supports...
User Manual
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...devices of your own risk and expense. - Please refer to the memory support list on this motherboard, please refer to our website for possible damage caused by overclocking. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 3. We are not responsible for CPU support list. For Windows... adopt. FCC, CE, WHQL - It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for the compatible memory modules. CAUTION! 1. CASE OPEN detection - ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 2. Whether 1866/1600MHz memory speed is supported depends on the AM3/AM3+ CPU you want to adopt DDR3 1866/1600...
...devices of your own risk and expense. - Please refer to the memory support list on this motherboard, please refer to our website for possible damage caused by overclocking. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 3. We are not responsible for CPU support list. For Windows... adopt. FCC, CE, WHQL - It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for the compatible memory modules. CAUTION! 1. CASE OPEN detection - ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 2. Whether 1866/1600MHz memory speed is supported depends on the AM3/AM3+ CPU you want to adopt DDR3 1866/1600...
User Manual
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..."X" when turning on the PC, X-Boost will automatically overclock the relative components to get up to extend their lifespan. ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM fully utilizes the memory space that it also boosts the speed of Your Data: With the status window, you can become a near one-button... process. * The functionality of previously visited websites, making web surfing faster than ever. ASRock X-Boost ASRock's X-Boost Technology is a smart auto-...
..."X" when turning on the PC, X-Boost will automatically overclock the relative components to get up to extend their lifespan. ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM fully utilizes the memory space that it also boosts the speed of Your Data: With the status window, you can become a near one-button... process. * The functionality of previously visited websites, making web surfing faster than ever. ASRock X-Boost ASRock's X-Boost Technology is a smart auto-...
User Manual
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... see p.12 No.2), or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in the DIMM slot on this motherboard and DIMM may refer to install a DDR3 memory module into DDR2 slot or install a DDR2 memory module into DDR3 slot; In other words, you always need to install identical DDR2 DIMM pair in the slots of... provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots and two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you have to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR2/ DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual ...
... see p.12 No.2), or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in the DIMM slot on this motherboard and DIMM may refer to install a DDR3 memory module into DDR2 slot or install a DDR2 memory module into DDR3 slot; In other words, you always need to install identical DDR2 DIMM pair in the slots of... provides two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots and two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you have to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR2/ DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual ...
User Manual
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...for proper expansion card installation procedures for details. 2. VGA port 3. Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCIE2 slot. Enter "Share Memory" option to adjust the memory capability to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB] [256MB] or [512MB] to be designated as Secondary. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit..., choose "Properties", and select the "Settings" tab so that you do not adjust the BIOS setup, the default value of the system memory. And connect other monitor cables to this motherboard. 4. If you wish to enable the function of the add-on PCI Express VGA cards ...
...for proper expansion card installation procedures for details. 2. VGA port 3. Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCIE2 slot. Enter "Share Memory" option to adjust the memory capability to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB] [256MB] or [512MB] to be designated as Secondary. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit..., choose "Properties", and select the "Settings" tab so that you do not adjust the BIOS setup, the default value of the system memory. And connect other monitor cables to this motherboard. 4. If you wish to enable the function of the add-on PCI Express VGA cards ...
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... System Security To set up the computer. You may not exactly match what you see on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. The SPI Memory on your system. BIOS SETUP UTILITY 3.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to get into the sub screen. 32 If...
... System Security To set up the computer. You may not exactly match what you see on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. The SPI Memory on your system. BIOS SETUP UTILITY 3.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to get into the sub screen. 32 If...
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...] [Tue 06/11/2013] BIOS Version : 960GC-GS FX P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Phenom(tm) 9550 Quad-Core Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 2200MHz Microcode Update : 100F23/0 L1 Cache Size : 512KB L2 Cache Size : 2048KB L3 Cache Size : 2048KB Total Memory DDRII_A1 DDRII_A2 : 1024MB with 128MB shared memory Single-Channel Memory Mode : 1024MB/266MHz DDR2_533 : None...
...] [Tue 06/11/2013] BIOS Version : 960GC-GS FX P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Phenom(tm) 9550 Quad-Core Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 2200MHz Microcode Update : 100F23/0 L1 Cache Size : 512KB L2 Cache Size : 2048KB L3 Cache Size : 2048KB Total Memory DDRII_A1 DDRII_A2 : 1024MB with 128MB shared memory Single-Channel Memory Mode : 1024MB/266MHz DDR2_533 : None...
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... Failure Guard Count Advanced Clock Calibration Processor Maximum Frequency North Bridge Maximum Frequency Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage Change HT Bus Speed HT Bus Width Memory Configuration Memory Clock [Auto] [400] [100] [Auto] [Enabled] [3] [Disabled] x31.5 6300 MHZ x31.0 6200 MHz 1.5500 V [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Overclocking may cause damage to your...
... Failure Guard Count Advanced Clock Calibration Processor Maximum Frequency North Bridge Maximum Frequency Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage Change HT Bus Speed HT Bus Width Memory Configuration Memory Clock [Auto] [400] [100] [Auto] [Enabled] [3] [Disabled] x31.5 6300 MHZ x31.0 6200 MHz 1.5500 V [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Overclocking may cause damage to your...
User Manual
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..., it is set to your own risk and expense. It should be set one more option: [533MHz DDR2_1066]. 35 Memory Configuration Memory Clock This item can set by default. However, for reference. NB Frequency Multiplier For safety and system stability, it is... Failure Guard Count Advanced Clock Calibration Processor Maximum Frequency North Bridge Maximum Frequency Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage Change HT Bus Speed HT Bus Width Memory Configuration Memory Clock [Auto] [400] [100] [Auto] [Enabled] [3] [Disabled] x31.5 6300 MHZ x31.0 6200 MHz 1.5500 V [Manual] [Auto] [...
..., it is set to your own risk and expense. It should be set one more option: [533MHz DDR2_1066]. 35 Memory Configuration Memory Clock This item can set by default. However, for reference. NB Frequency Multiplier For safety and system stability, it is... Failure Guard Count Advanced Clock Calibration Processor Maximum Frequency North Bridge Maximum Frequency Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage Change HT Bus Speed HT Bus Width Memory Configuration Memory Clock [Auto] [400] [100] [Auto] [Enabled] [3] [Disabled] x31.5 6300 MHZ x31.0 6200 MHz 1.5500 V [Manual] [Auto] [...
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... Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Bank Interleaving Interleaving allows memory accesses to enable Channel Memory Interleaving. Channel Interleaving It allows you to be spread out over banks on the same node, or accross nodes, ...decreasing access contention. Min: 1N. DRAM Voltage Use this item to adjust the means of the standard values as listed for DDR3 memory modules: [400MHz DDR3_800], [533MHz DDR3_1066], [667MHz DDR3_1333] and [800MHz DDR3_1600]. The default value for DDR3 is [Auto]. The default value...
... Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Bank Interleaving Interleaving allows memory accesses to enable Channel Memory Interleaving. Channel Interleaving It allows you to be spread out over banks on the same node, or accross nodes, ...decreasing access contention. Min: 1N. DRAM Voltage Use this item to adjust the means of the standard values as listed for DDR3 memory modules: [400MHz DDR3_800], [533MHz DDR3_1066], [667MHz DDR3_1333] and [800MHz DDR3_1600]. The default value for DDR3 is [Auto]. The default value...
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..., and lead to enable or disable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. Please note that enabling this item to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no ...
..., and lead to enable or disable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. Please note that enabling this item to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no ...
Quick Installation Guide
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... @ 60Hz - 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - Supports 8-Core CPU - Southbridge: AMD SB710 - Max. shared memory 512MB - Supports Wake-On-LAN English 5 ASRock 960GC-GS FX Motherboard 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 - DX10 class iGPU...
... @ 60Hz - 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - Supports 8-Core CPU - Southbridge: AMD SB710 - Max. shared memory 512MB - Supports Wake-On-LAN English 5 ASRock 960GC-GS FX Motherboard 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 - DX10 class iGPU...
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... possible damage caused by overclocking. Please refer to 95W. Whether 1866/1600MHz memory speed is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation. 8 ASRock 960GC-GS FX Motherboard English CAUTION! 1. WARNING Please realize that there is supported depends on... the AM3/AM3+ CPU you want to adopt DDR3 1866/1600 memory module on our website for system usage under Windows® 8...
... possible damage caused by overclocking. Please refer to 95W. Whether 1866/1600MHz memory speed is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation. 8 ASRock 960GC-GS FX Motherboard English CAUTION! 1. WARNING Please realize that there is supported depends on... the AM3/AM3+ CPU you want to adopt DDR3 1866/1600 memory module on our website for system usage under Windows® 8...
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...ASRock 960GC-GS FX Motherboard English Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is brilliantly designed to unlock the hidden power of accessing your CPUs. With the smart X-Boost, overclocking CPU can easily recognize which data streams you are transferring currently. Real-Time Analysis of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM fully utilizes the memory... frequency of your SSDs or HDDs in order to 15.77% performance boost! ASRock X-Boost ASRock's X-Boost Technology is a smart auto-overclocking function and is that cannot be used under Windows...
...ASRock 960GC-GS FX Motherboard English Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is brilliantly designed to unlock the hidden power of accessing your CPUs. With the smart X-Boost, overclocking CPU can easily recognize which data streams you are transferring currently. Real-Time Analysis of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM fully utilizes the memory... frequency of your SSDs or HDDs in order to 15.77% performance boost! ASRock X-Boost ASRock's X-Boost Technology is a smart auto-overclocking function and is that cannot be used under Windows...
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When you wish to display the menus. 19 ASRock 960GC-GS FX Motherboard English For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD to enter BIOS ...-bit. To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your computer. It is designed to enter BIOS Setup utility; BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the system chassis. If you start up the computer, please press or during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to be user-friendly. It...
When you wish to display the menus. 19 ASRock 960GC-GS FX Motherboard English For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD to enter BIOS ...-bit. To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your computer. It is designed to enter BIOS Setup utility; BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the system chassis. If you start up the computer, please press or during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to be user-friendly. It...
RAID Installation Guide
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... first installation screen appears, choose an installer language from the dropdown menu. 15 Its browser-based GUI provides email notification of all major events/alarms, memory cache management, drive event logging, logical drive maintenance, rebuild, and access to all AMD SATA logical drives that may be present on your Windows-based...
... first installation screen appears, choose an installer language from the dropdown menu. 15 Its browser-based GUI provides email notification of all major events/alarms, memory cache management, drive event logging, logical drive maintenance, rebuild, and access to all AMD SATA logical drives that may be present on your Windows-based...