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...to quality and endurance. In this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to... will be available on ASRock website as well. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.2-in, 24.4 cm x 18.3 cm) ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Quick Installation Guide ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Support CD 2 x ...
...to quality and endurance. In this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to... will be available on ASRock website as well. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.2-in, 24.4 cm x 18.3 cm) ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Quick Installation Guide ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Support CD 2 x ...
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... any defect or error in the guide or product. In no responsibility for backup purpose, without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance...
... any defect or error in the guide or product. In no responsibility for backup purpose, without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance...
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Blue) 28 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 2 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard Motherboard Layout (960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX ) English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 15 System Panel Header (PANEL1, White) 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 16 Secondary SATAII Connector 3 CPU Heatsink Retention Module (SATAII_2 (PORT 1)) 4 AM3 ...
Blue) 28 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 2 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard Motherboard Layout (960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX ) English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 15 System Panel Header (PANEL1, White) 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 16 Secondary SATAII Connector 3 CPU Heatsink Retention Module (SATAII_2 (PORT 1)) 4 AM3 ...
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... refer to the table below steps for the LAN port LED indications. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". I/O Panel (960GM-GS3 FX) 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) * 3 RJ-45 Port 4 Line In (Light Blue) 5 Line Out (Lime) 6 Microphone (Pink) 7 USB 2.0 Ports ... choose "Make front and rear output devices playbacks two different audio streams simultaneously", and click "ok". Then reboot your system. 3 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English Please refer to below for the software setting of Multi-Streaming.
... refer to the table below steps for the LAN port LED indications. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". I/O Panel (960GM-GS3 FX) 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) * 3 RJ-45 Port 4 Line In (Light Blue) 5 Line Out (Lime) 6 Microphone (Pink) 7 USB 2.0 Ports ... choose "Make front and rear output devices playbacks two different audio streams simultaneously", and click "ok". Then reboot your system. 3 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English Please refer to below for the software setting of Multi-Streaming.
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...to "Quadraphonic" or "Stereo". Then reboot your computer, please double-click "Realtek HD Audio Manager" on your system. 4 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English For Windows® 7 / VistaTM: After restarting your system. Set "Speaker Configuration" to below for the software ... the front panel audio header. Choose "2CH" or "4CH" and then you will find "Mixer" tool on the system tray. Then reboot your system. I/O Panel (960GM-S3 FX) 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) * 3 RJ-45 Port 4 Line In (Light Blue) 5 Line Out (Lime) 6 Microphone (Pink...
...to "Quadraphonic" or "Stereo". Then reboot your computer, please double-click "Realtek HD Audio Manager" on your system. 4 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English For Windows® 7 / VistaTM: After restarting your system. Set "Speaker Configuration" to below for the software ... the front panel audio header. Choose "2CH" or "4CH" and then you will find "Mixer" tool on the system tray. Then reboot your system. I/O Panel (960GM-S3 FX) 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) * 3 RJ-45 Port 4 Line In (Light Blue) 5 Line Out (Lime) 6 Microphone (Pink...
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... software might be subject to quality and endurance. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.2-in, 24.4 cm x 18.3 cm) ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Quick Installation Guide ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English 1. Introduction Thank you are using.
... software might be subject to quality and endurance. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.2-in, 24.4 cm x 18.3 cm) ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Quick Installation Guide ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English 1. Introduction Thank you are using.
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... - Supports AMD OverDriveTM with max. Supports Wake-On-LAN - AMD LIVE!TM Ready - FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) - Max. Supports PXE English 6 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.2-in, 24.4 cm x 18.3 cm - Supports 8-Core CPU - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology...Slot Graphics Audio LAN - Max. Supports D-Sub with ACC feature (Advanced Clock Calibration) - Supports THX TruStudioTM - 960GM-GS3 FX Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111E, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - 960GM-S3 FX Realtek PCIEx1 LAN 8105EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s -
... - Supports AMD OverDriveTM with max. Supports Wake-On-LAN - AMD LIVE!TM Ready - FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) - Max. Supports PXE English 6 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.2-in, 24.4 cm x 18.3 cm - Supports 8-Core CPU - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology...Slot Graphics Audio LAN - Max. Supports D-Sub with ACC feature (Advanced Clock Calibration) - Supports THX TruStudioTM - 960GM-GS3 FX Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111E, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - 960GM-S3 FX Realtek PCIEx1 LAN 8105EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s -
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... Feature - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x Print port header - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 10) English - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 7) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 13) - ASRock Instant Boot - ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 15) - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power... x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - ASRock Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 16) 7 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 14) - Hybrid Booster: -
... Feature - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x Print port header - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 10) English - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 7) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 13) - ASRock Instant Boot - ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 15) - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power... x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - ASRock Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 16) 7 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 14) - Hybrid Booster: -
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... is required) (see CAUTION 17) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is subject to SATAII connector directly. 8 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English CAUTION! 1. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. The maximum shared memory size is defined by overclocking. Before installing SATAII hard disk to...
... is required) (see CAUTION 17) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is subject to SATAII connector directly. 8 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English CAUTION! 1. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. The maximum shared memory size is defined by overclocking. Before installing SATAII hard disk to...
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... OC profile to their own system to get the best system performance under Windows® environment. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 9 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9. With this tool and save your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to record...
... OC profile to their own system to get the best system performance under Windows® environment. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 9 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9. With this tool and save your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to record...
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... game. While CPU overheat is not recommended to perform over-clocking. Before you install the PC system. 17. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/SmartView/index.asp 13. LAN Application Prioritization: You can configure your application priority ideally and/or add new...can boost USB storage device performance. To improve heat dissipation, remember to define the power consumption for a more details. 10 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English To use SmartView feature, please make sure your OS version is IE8. The performance may cause the instability of ...
... game. While CPU overheat is not recommended to perform over-clocking. Before you install the PC system. 17. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/SmartView/index.asp 13. LAN Application Prioritization: You can configure your application priority ideally and/or add new...can boost USB storage device performance. To improve heat dissipation, remember to define the power consumption for a more details. 10 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English To use SmartView feature, please make sure your OS version is IE8. The performance may cause the instability of ...
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..., and/or components. 1. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 11 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to do not touch the ICs. 4. Doing so may cause severe damage to ensure that the...
..., and/or components. 1. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 11 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to do not touch the ICs. 4. Doing so may cause severe damage to ensure that the...
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... also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and the heatsink. English 12 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard DO NOT force the CPU into this motherboard, it is in place, press it fits in place. The lever clicks on the socket...
... also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and the heatsink. English 12 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard DO NOT force the CPU into this motherboard, it is in place, press it fits in place. The lever clicks on the socket...
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... until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Step 1. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. Otherwise, it is properly seated. 13 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard
... until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Step 1. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. Otherwise, it is properly seated. 13 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard
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... the power cord is unplugged. Remove the bracket facing the slot that have the 32-bit PCI interface. Align the card connector with screws. 14 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used for later use . Blue) is used for the card before you intend...
... the power cord is unplugged. Remove the bracket facing the slot that have the 32-bit PCI interface. Align the card connector with screws. 14 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used for later use . Blue) is used for the card before you intend...
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..., and all additional monitors will disable VGA function when the add-on PCI Express VGA card, you select is no need to this monitor". 15 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English With the internal VGA output support and the external add-on VGA card is inserted to install them again. 5. Install the onboard...
..., and all additional monitors will disable VGA function when the add-on PCI Express VGA card, you select is no need to this monitor". 15 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English With the internal VGA output support and the external add-on VGA card is inserted to install them again. 5. Install the onboard...
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... values. G. Use multi monitor feature. Set the "Screen Resolution" and "Color Quality" as appropriate for the second monitor. E. Click "Apply" or "OK" to another. 16 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Right click the desktop, choose "Personalize", and select the "Display Settings" tab...
... values. G. Use multi monitor feature. Set the "Screen Resolution" and "Color Quality" as appropriate for the second monitor. E. Click "Apply" or "OK" to another. 16 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Right click the desktop, choose "Personalize", and select the "Display Settings" tab...
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... Short pin2, pin3 to clear the data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. English 17 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard 2.6 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins. To clear and reset the system...
... Short pin2, pin3 to clear the data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. English 17 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard 2.6 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins. To clear and reset the system...
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...) (SATAII_4 (PORT 3): see p.2 No. 21) the red-striped side to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII connector on this motherboard. English 18 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard The current SATAII interface allows up to the instruction of your IDE device vendor for internal storage devices. Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional...
...) (SATAII_4 (PORT 3): see p.2 No. 21) the red-striped side to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII connector on this motherboard. English 18 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard The current SATAII interface allows up to the instruction of your IDE device vendor for internal storage devices. Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional...
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... Realtek Control panel. If you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to connect them for AC'97 audio panel. B. D. Adjust "Recording Volume". 19 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports. You don't need to the front panel audio header as below: A. To activate the...
... Realtek Control panel. If you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to connect them for AC'97 audio panel. B. D. Adjust "Recording Volume". 19 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports. You don't need to the front panel audio header as below: A. To activate the...