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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 ...
... 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 ...
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... for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock 960GC-GS FX motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. 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... Introduction Thank you are using. It delivers...
... for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock 960GC-GS FX motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. 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... Introduction Thank you are using. It delivers...
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... non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 1) - Integrated AMD Radeon 3000 graphics - Max. 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 - Supports AMD OverDriveTM with max. 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN...
... non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 1) - Integrated AMD Radeon 3000 graphics - Max. 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 - Supports AMD OverDriveTM with max. 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN...
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...) - 1 x Power Fan connector (3-pin) - 1 x 24 pin ATX power connector - 1 x 4 pin 12V power connector - 1 x CD In header - 1 x Front panel audio connector - 1 x SPDIF Out connector - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) - 16Mb AMI Legal BIOS - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar - CPU Quiet Fan - CPU/Chassis...
...) - 1 x Power Fan connector (3-pin) - 1 x 24 pin ATX power connector - 1 x 4 pin 12V power connector - 1 x CD In header - 1 x Front panel audio connector - 1 x SPDIF Out connector - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) - 16Mb AMI Legal BIOS - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar - CPU Quiet Fan - CPU/Chassis...
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... (ErP/EuP ready 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. Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V...
... (ErP/EuP ready 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. Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V...
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... drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by ASRock, provides a convenient way for you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your friends! With OC DNA, you can lower the latency in Game: After setting online...
... drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by ASRock, provides a convenient way for you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your friends! With OC DNA, you can lower the latency in Game: After setting online...
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... slot on this motherboard and DIMM may refer to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 3. DDR3 memory module is only supported by installing AM3/AM3+ CPU. DDR2 memory module is only supported by installing AM2/ AM2+/AM3 CPU. 16 Blue slots; see p.12 No.2), or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in the set... Modules (DIMM) This motherboard 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. 2.3 Installation of the same color.
... slot on this motherboard and DIMM may refer to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 3. DDR3 memory module is only supported by installing AM3/AM3+ CPU. DDR2 memory module is only supported by installing AM2/ AM2+/AM3 CPU. 16 Blue slots; see p.12 No.2), or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in the set... Modules (DIMM) This motherboard 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. 2.3 Installation of the same color.
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2.5 Multi Monitor Feature This motherboard supports multi monitor feature. Install the PCI Express VGA cards on PCI Express VGA card driver to page 18 for proper expansion card installation procedures for ... in the Display Properties dialog that you do not adjust the BIOS setup, the default value of multi monitor feature. With the internal VGA output support and the external add-on PCI Express VGA card, you select is less than the total capability of the add-on PCI Express VGA cards...
2.5 Multi Monitor Feature This motherboard supports multi monitor feature. Install the PCI Express VGA cards on PCI Express VGA card driver to page 18 for proper expansion card installation procedures for ... in the Display Properties dialog that you do not adjust the BIOS setup, the default value of multi monitor feature. With the internal VGA output support and the external add-on PCI Express VGA card, you select is less than the total capability of the add-on PCI Express VGA cards...
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... 3): see p.12, No. 11) (SATAII_5 (PORT 4): SATAII_2 (PORT 1) see p.12, No. 10) (SATAII_6 (PORT 5): SATAII_1 (PORT 0) see p.12, No. 9) These six Serial ATA2 (SATA2) connectors support SATA data cables for the details. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the connector. 2.7 Onboard Headers...
... 3): see p.12, No. 11) (SATAII_5 (PORT 4): SATAII_2 (PORT 1) see p.12, No. 10) (SATAII_6 (PORT 5): SATAII_1 (PORT 0) see p.12, No. 9) These six Serial ATA2 (SATA2) connectors support SATA data cables for the details. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the connector. 2.7 Onboard Headers...
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...MIC) to OUT2_L. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to MIC2_L. Besides four default USB 2.0 ports on the chassis must support HDA to the SATA2 hard disk or the SATA2 connector on this motherboard. B. Select "Recorder". You don't need to the front panel audio ...) (see p.12 No. 18) (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.12 No. 17) USB_PWR P-4 P+4 GND DUMMY 1 GND P+5 P-5 USB_PWR Either end of the SATA data cable can support two USB 2.0 ports. (9-pin USB8_9) (see p.12 No. 16) USB_PWR P-9 P+9 GND DUMMY 1 GND P+8 P-8 USB_PWR Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.12 ...
...MIC) to OUT2_L. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to MIC2_L. Besides four default USB 2.0 ports on the chassis must support HDA to the SATA2 hard disk or the SATA2 connector on this motherboard. B. Select "Recorder". You don't need to the front panel audio ...) (see p.12 No. 18) (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.12 No. 17) USB_PWR P-4 P+4 GND DUMMY 1 GND P+5 P-5 USB_PWR Either end of the SATA data cable can support two USB 2.0 ports. (9-pin USB8_9) (see p.12 No. 16) USB_PWR P-9 P+9 GND DUMMY 1 GND P+8 P-8 USB_PWR Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.12 ...
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... and Power Fan Connectors (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.12 No. 8) GND +12V CHA_FAN_SPEED +12V (3-pin PWR_FAN1) GND PWR_FAN_SPEED (see p.12 No. 22) 1 GND Signal This motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that allows convenient connection of printer devices. This header...
... and Power Fan Connectors (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.12 No. 8) GND +12V CHA_FAN_SPEED +12V (3-pin PWR_FAN1) GND PWR_FAN_SPEED (see p.12 No. 22) 1 GND Signal This motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that allows convenient connection of printer devices. This header...
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... Connector FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (4-pin CPU_FAN1) CPU_FAN_SPEED +12V (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. To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please...
... Connector FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (4-pin CPU_FAN1) CPU_FAN_SPEED +12V (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. To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please...
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... Swap Function? If the SATA2 HDDs are built as RAID 1 then it is still power-on and in working condition. 27 However, please note that supports Serial ATA2 (SATA2) hard disks and RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD) functions. What is Hot Plug Function? If SATA2 HDDs are NOT set... other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA2 hard disk. 2.9 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Serial ATA2 (SATA2) HDDs This motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for the action to install the SATA2 hard disks. 2.8 Serial ATA2 (SATA2) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts AMD...
... Swap Function? If the SATA2 HDDs are built as RAID 1 then it is still power-on and in working condition. 27 However, please note that supports Serial ATA2 (SATA2) hard disks and RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD) functions. What is Hot Plug Function? If SATA2 HDDs are NOT set... other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA2 hard disk. 2.9 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Serial ATA2 (SATA2) HDDs This motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for the action to install the SATA2 hard disks. 2.8 Serial ATA2 (SATA2) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts AMD...
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...[YN]?", press . WARNING! Please insert a floppy diskette into the floppy drive. 2.10 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your system can work properly. 2.11 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit ... the floppy diskette and copy SATA / SATA2 drivers into your system. B. E. The system will lose ALL data in it! A. Insert the Support CD into the floppy diskette. 28 Formatting the floppy diskette will start to [RAID]. B. C. Then you see these messages, Please insert a ...
...[YN]?", press . WARNING! Please insert a floppy diskette into the floppy drive. 2.10 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your system can work properly. 2.11 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit ... the floppy diskette and copy SATA / SATA2 drivers into your system. B. E. The system will lose ALL data in it! A. Insert the Support CD into the floppy diskette. 28 Formatting the floppy diskette will start to [RAID]. B. C. Then you see these messages, Please insert a ...
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...-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on your system. Before you start to configure RAID function, you need to check the RAID installation guide in the Support CD: .. \ RAID Installation Guide STEP 3: Install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. At the ... / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions If you can start to configure RAID function, you need to check the RAID installation guide in the Support CD: .. \ RAID Installation Guide STEP 4: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on a RAID disk composed of Windows® setup, ...
...-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on your system. Before you start to configure RAID function, you need to check the RAID installation guide in the Support CD: .. \ RAID Installation Guide STEP 3: Install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. At the ... / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions If you can start to configure RAID function, you need to check the RAID installation guide in the Support CD: .. \ RAID Installation Guide STEP 4: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on a RAID disk composed of Windows® setup, ...
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..." option to [IDE]. STEP 2: Install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS 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 more stable overclocking...
..." option to [IDE]. STEP 2: Install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS 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 more stable overclocking...
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... additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from overheated. Enhance Halt State (C1E) All processors support the Halt State (C1). The C1 state is [Enabled]. Please set this function, please set...
... additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from overheated. Enhance Halt State (C1E) All processors support the Halt State (C1). The C1 state is [Enabled]. Please set this function, please set...
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...enable or disable Ring-In signals to enable or disable the feature Check Ready Bit. Away Mode Support Use this item to turn on the system from the power-soft-off mode. PS/2 Keyboard.... 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Settings Suspend To RAM Check Ready Bit Away Mode Support Restore on the system. 41 Restore on the system from the power-soft-off mode. The default... PS/2 keyboard to turn on AC/Power Loss This allows you to enable or disable Away Mode support under Windows® XP Media Center OS. If [Power On] is [Disabled]. Check Ready Bit...
...enable or disable Ring-In signals to enable or disable the feature Check Ready Bit. Away Mode Support Use this item to turn on the system from the power-soft-off mode. PS/2 Keyboard.... 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Settings Suspend To RAM Check Ready Bit Away Mode Support Restore on the system. 41 Restore on the system from the power-soft-off mode. The default... PS/2 keyboard to turn on AC/Power Loss This allows you to enable or disable Away Mode support under Windows® XP Media Center OS. If [Power On] is [Disabled]. Check Ready Bit...
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... are allowed to use under BIOS setup and Windows / Linux OS. USB Mouse Power On Use this option to enable or disable support for the details of USB 2.0 controller. The default value is recommended to select [Disabled] to wake from S5 using USB Mouse.... under legacy OS and BIOS setup when [Disabled] is [Enabled]. 3.4.8 USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Support Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] USB Keyboard/Remote Power On [Disabled] USB Mouse Power On [Disabled] To enable or disable the onboard USB...
... are allowed to use under BIOS setup and Windows / Linux OS. USB Mouse Power On Use this option to enable or disable support for the details of USB 2.0 controller. The default value is recommended to select [Disabled] to wake from S5 using USB Mouse.... under legacy OS and BIOS setup when [Disabled] is [Enabled]. 3.4.8 USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Support Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] USB Keyboard/Remote Power On [Disabled] USB Mouse Power On [Disabled] To enable or disable the onboard USB...
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...the motherboard features. 4.2.1 Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your OS documentation for further information. 52 or you need to contact ASRock or want to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com; Please install the necessary drivers...computer. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in your dealer for more about ASRock, welcome to know more information. 4.2 Support CD Information The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard...
...the motherboard features. 4.2.1 Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your OS documentation for further information. 52 or you need to contact ASRock or want to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com; Please install the necessary drivers...computer. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in your dealer for more about ASRock, welcome to know more information. 4.2 Support CD Information The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard...