User Manual
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All rights reserved. 1 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX User Manual Version 1.0 Published September 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC.
All rights reserved. 1 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX User Manual Version 1.0 Published September 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC.
User Manual
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..., interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the manual or product. With respect to the contents of this manual are used only for identification or explanation and to...a particular purpose. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of merchantability or fitness for any interference received, including interference that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste...
..., interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the manual or product. With respect to the contents of this manual are used only for identification or explanation and to...a particular purpose. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of merchantability or fitness for any interference received, including interference that may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste...
User Manual
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... Thank you are using. 1. In this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD.
... Thank you are using. 1. In this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD.
User Manual
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... Triangle STEP 4: Push Down And Lock The Socket Lever 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you push down the socket lever to the instruction manuals of the pins. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to avoid bending of the CPU fan and the...
... Triangle STEP 4: Push Down And Lock The Socket Lever 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you push down the socket lever to the instruction manuals of the pins. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to avoid bending of the CPU fan and the...
User Manual
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... activate the front mic. Then click "FrontMic". For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to install your system. 2. You don't need to OUT2_L. Select "Recorder". Adjust "Recording Volume". 22 Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports. Print...
... activate the front mic. Then click "FrontMic". For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to install your system. 2. You don't need to OUT2_L. Select "Recorder". Adjust "Recording Volume". 22 Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports. Print...
User Manual
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... / SATAII HDD, which are from our motherboard package. 5. Please follow below operation guide of our motherboard is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. SATA power cable with SATA 15-pin power connector interface A. Without SATA 15-pin power connector interface, the SATA / SATAII Hot Plug...risk of attention, before you process the SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug, please check below cable accessories from your dealer or HDD user manual. 2.11 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide This motherboard supports Hot Plug feature for our motherboard, which supports SATA /...
... / SATAII HDD, which are from our motherboard package. 5. Please follow below operation guide of our motherboard is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. SATA power cable with SATA 15-pin power connector interface A. Without SATA 15-pin power connector interface, the SATA / SATAII Hot Plug...risk of attention, before you process the SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug, please check below cable accessories from your dealer or HDD user manual. 2.11 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide This motherboard supports Hot Plug feature for our motherboard, which supports SATA /...
User Manual
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... the possible overclocking risk before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [Manual]. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 33
... the possible overclocking risk before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [Manual]. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 33
User Manual
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...]. The configuration options depend on the CPU core you will see the option "Value (All Cores)". The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. The default value is [Enabled]. If you select [Per Core], you adopt. Confi guration options: [Auto] and [Disabled]. The default value is [Disabled]. Processor Maximum...
...]. The configuration options depend on the CPU core you will see the option "Value (All Cores)". The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. The default value is [Enabled]. If you select [Per Core], you adopt. Confi guration options: [Auto] and [Disabled]. The default value is [Disabled]. Processor Maximum...
User Manual
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... For safety and system stability, it is recommended to keep the default value for safety and system stability, it is set to [Manual], you to adjust the value of this item. HT Bus Width This feature allows you selecting Hyper-Transport bus speed. However, it...Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Auto] [200] [100] [Auto] [Enabled] [3] [Disabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] x13.5 2700 MHZ x10.0 2000 MHz 1.325 V [Manual] Overclocking may adjust the value of this item. NB Frequency Multiplier For safety and system stability, it is not recommended to select DRAM voltage. Configuraion...
... For safety and system stability, it is recommended to keep the default value for safety and system stability, it is set to [Manual], you to adjust the value of this item. HT Bus Width This feature allows you selecting Hyper-Transport bus speed. However, it...Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Auto] [200] [100] [Auto] [Enabled] [3] [Disabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] x13.5 2700 MHZ x10.0 2000 MHz 1.325 V [Manual] Overclocking may adjust the value of this item. NB Frequency Multiplier For safety and system stability, it is not recommended to select DRAM voltage. Configuraion...
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The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [HASH 2]. Command Rate Use this to change Command Rate Auto/Manual setting. Min: 1N. TRFC Use this item to adjust TRFC values. The default value is [Auto]. TRCD Use this to adjust TRCD values. TRTP Use ...
The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [HASH 2]. Command Rate Use this to change Command Rate Auto/Manual setting. Min: 1N. TRFC Use this item to adjust TRFC values. The default value is [Auto]. TRCD Use this to adjust TRCD values. TRTP Use ...
User Manual
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... Screen In this section, it allows you to set the chassis fan 1 speed. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Automatic mode]. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Manual Mode]. The default is value [Full On]. 51 Chassis Fan 1 Setting This allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including...
... Screen In this section, it allows you to set the chassis fan 1 speed. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Automatic mode]. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Manual Mode]. The default is value [Full On]. 51 Chassis Fan 1 Setting This allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including...
Quick Installation Guide
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... 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 It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to BIOS setup and information of this manual occur, the...
... 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 It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to BIOS setup and information of this manual occur, the...
Quick Installation Guide
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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 change. Whether 1800/1600MHz memory speed is no such limitation...asrock.com 4. For Windows® OS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the support CD to the components and devices of "User Manual" in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third-party overclocking tools. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector directly. 8 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX...
... 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 change. Whether 1800/1600MHz memory speed is no such limitation...asrock.com 4. For Windows® OS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the support CD to the components and devices of "User Manual" in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third-party overclocking tools. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector directly. 8 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX...
Quick Installation Guide
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... you install the CPU into the socket to avoid bending of the pins. Step 2. English 12 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard When the CPU is in one correct orientation. Then connect the CPU fan to the instruction manuals of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you push down the socket lever to dissipate heat. 2.1 CPU...
... you install the CPU into the socket to avoid bending of the pins. Step 2. English 12 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard When the CPU is in one correct orientation. Then connect the CPU fan to the instruction manuals of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you push down the socket lever to dissipate heat. 2.1 CPU...
Quick Installation Guide
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E. Adjust "Recording Volume". 19 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English If you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to MIC2_L. C. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Select "Mixer". Select "... that allows convenient connection of audio devices. 1. B. For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to install your system. 2. Please follow the instruction in the Realtek Control panel. To activate the front mic. USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.2 No...
E. Adjust "Recording Volume". 19 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English If you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to MIC2_L. C. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Select "Mixer". Select "... that allows convenient connection of audio devices. 1. B. For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to install your system. 2. Please follow the instruction in the Realtek Control panel. To activate the front mic. USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.2 No...
Quick Installation Guide
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Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to [AHCI]. A. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to [IDE]. Please refer to [Manual]. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. English 22 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard Before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto...
Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to [AHCI]. A. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to [IDE]. Please refer to [Manual]. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. English 22 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard Before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto...
Quick Installation Guide
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... Support CD. 4. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD to scroll through its test routines. When you to display the menus. 23 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English otherwise, POST continues with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that...
... Support CD. 4. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD to scroll through its test routines. When you to display the menus. 23 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English otherwise, POST continues with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that...
RAID Installation Guide
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..., the data is called data mirroring that optimizes two identical hard disk drives to configure RAID functions by following the detailed instruction of the "User Manual" in our support CD or "Quick Installation Guide", then you to read and write data in RAIDXpert, 2 RAID 10 (Stripe Mirroring) RAID 0 drives can be...
..., the data is called data mirroring that optimizes two identical hard disk drives to configure RAID functions by following the detailed instruction of the "User Manual" in our support CD or "Quick Installation Guide", then you to read and write data in RAIDXpert, 2 RAID 10 (Stripe Mirroring) RAID 0 drives can be...
RAID Installation Guide
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Then please follow the steps below. 1. Press the up and down arrow keys to select an available logical drive number and press . 8 Enter the desired capacity (MB) for the first logical drive and press . Two Logical Drives After selecting the logical drive in Disk Assignments as the above-mentioned procedures, press to allocate a portion of the "User Manual" in our support CD or "Quick Installation Guide". The Define LD Menu displays again. 2. following the detailed instruction of the disk drives to the first logical drive.
Then please follow the steps below. 1. Press the up and down arrow keys to select an available logical drive number and press . 8 Enter the desired capacity (MB) for the first logical drive and press . Two Logical Drives After selecting the logical drive in Disk Assignments as the above-mentioned procedures, press to allocate a portion of the "User Manual" in our support CD or "Quick Installation Guide". The Define LD Menu displays again. 2. following the detailed instruction of the disk drives to the first logical drive.
RAID Installation Guide
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... drives in our support CD or "Quick Installation Guide". 9 3. Note that the disk drives in Channels 1 and 2 reflect smaller capacities because a portion of the "User Manual" in Channels 3 and 4 are not assigned to the Main Menu.
... drives in our support CD or "Quick Installation Guide". 9 3. Note that the disk drives in Channels 1 and 2 reflect smaller capacities because a portion of the "User Manual" in Channels 3 and 4 are not assigned to the Main Menu.