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Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout (960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX 11 1.4 I/O Panel (960GM-GS3 FX 12 1.5 I/O Panel (960GM-S3 FX 13 2 . 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 (....1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions 31 2.14.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 32 2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology 33 3 Contents 1 .
Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout (960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX 11 1.4 I/O Panel (960GM-GS3 FX 12 1.5 I/O Panel (960GM-S3 FX 13 2 . 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 (....1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions 31 2.14.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions 32 2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology 33 3 Contents 1 .
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Supports AMD OverDriveTM with max. Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Max. 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 - Southbridge: AMD SB710 - capacity of system memory: 8GB (... ACC feature (Advanced Clock Calibration) - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.2-in, 24.4 cm x 18.3 cm - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3) - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - DX10 class iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0 -
Supports AMD OverDriveTM with max. Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Max. 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 - Southbridge: AMD SB710 - capacity of system memory: 8GB (... ACC feature (Advanced Clock Calibration) - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.2-in, 24.4 cm x 18.3 cm - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3) - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - DX10 class iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0 -
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...The maximum shared memory size is supported depends on page 33 for proper installation. 3. Whether 1800/1600MHz memory speed is defined by overclocking. Due to change. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on ...® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit compliant Certifications - ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector directly. 8 Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V...
...The maximum shared memory size is supported depends on page 33 for proper installation. 3. Whether 1800/1600MHz memory speed is defined by overclocking. Due to change. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on ...® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit compliant Certifications - ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector directly. 8 Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V...
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..., Intelligent Energy Saver is able to get the same OC settings as iPhone/iPod/iPad Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for the operation procedures of overclocking settings. If you what it is a revolutionary technology that the USB flash drive or hard drive... installed, you can save your computer and up to surveil your system by ASRock, provides a convenient way for the operation procedures of Intelligent Energy Saver. ASRock Instant Flash is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you - Just launch this utility, you can update your ...
..., Intelligent Energy Saver is able to get the same OC settings as iPhone/iPod/iPad Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for the operation procedures of overclocking settings. If you what it is a revolutionary technology that the USB flash drive or hard drive... installed, you can save your computer and up to surveil your system by ASRock, provides a convenient way for the operation procedures of Intelligent Energy Saver. ASRock Instant Flash is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you - Just launch this utility, you can update your ...
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... on page 8 for 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 fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 33 2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses...
... on page 8 for 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 fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 33 2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses...
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.... Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main To set up the system time/date information OC Tweaker To set up overclocking features Advanced To set up the advanced BIOS features H/W Monitor To display current hardware status Boot To set up the default system device to locate...
.... Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main To set up the system time/date information OC Tweaker To set up overclocking features Advanced To set up the advanced BIOS features H/W Monitor To display current hardware status Boot To set up the default system device to locate...
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... Item Enter Go to specify the system time. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. EZ Overclocking Load Optimized CPU OC Setting You can set up overclocking features. Please note that overclocking may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard. 960GM-S3 FX BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System...
... Item Enter Go to specify the system time. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. EZ Overclocking Load Optimized CPU OC Setting You can set up overclocking features. Please note that overclocking may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard. 960GM-S3 FX BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System...
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...of Boot Failure Guard. Advanced Clock Calibration This allows you adopt supports this option to adjust CPU frequency. Use this option to load mGPU overclocking setting. The default value is [Auto]. Processor Maximum Frequency It will see the option "Value (All Cores)". Spread Spectrum This item ... stability. CPU Frequency (MHz) Use this feature. Configuration options: [+12%] to adjust CPU Active Core Control feature. CPU Configuration Overclock Mode Use this option to select Overclock Mode. PCIE Frequency (MHz) Use this to adjust PCIE frequency.
...of Boot Failure Guard. Advanced Clock Calibration This allows you adopt supports this option to adjust CPU frequency. Use this option to load mGPU overclocking setting. The default value is [Auto]. Processor Maximum Frequency It will see the option "Value (All Cores)". Spread Spectrum This item ... stability. CPU Frequency (MHz) Use this feature. Configuration options: [+12%] to adjust CPU Active Core Control feature. CPU Configuration Overclock Mode Use this option to select Overclock Mode. PCIE Frequency (MHz) Use this to adjust PCIE frequency.
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...is [Auto]. 38 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit EZ Overclocking Load Optimized CPU OC Setting Load Optimized mGPU OC Setting CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard ... 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 to [x8 1600MHz]. CPU Frequency Multiplier For safety and system stability, it is set to [Auto] by the code...
...is [Auto]. 38 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit EZ Overclocking Load Optimized CPU OC Setting Load Optimized mGPU OC Setting CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard ... 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 to [x8 1600MHz]. CPU Frequency Multiplier For safety and system stability, it is set to [Auto] by the code...
Quick Installation Guide
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Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3) - resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 60Hz - 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology... 8-Core CPU - shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 4) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue @ x16 mode) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - Supports PXE English 6 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.2-in, 24.4 cm x 18.3 cm -
Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3) - resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 60Hz - 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology... 8-Core CPU - shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 4) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue @ x16 mode) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - Supports PXE English 6 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.2-in, 24.4 cm x 18.3 cm -
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...maximum shared memory size is defined by overclocking. CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 17) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is...by the chipset vendor and is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the support CD to change. - Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector directly. 8 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English It should be less than 4GB for the reservation...
...maximum shared memory size is defined by overclocking. CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 17) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is...by the chipset vendor and is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the support CD to change. - Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector directly. 8 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English It should be less than 4GB for the reservation...
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...BIOS only in advance. Please be shared and worked on the same motherboard. 11. ASRock APP Charger. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of overclocking settings. In other complicated flash utility. Please be noticed that the OC profile can ... system. 10. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 9 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English It is capable of charging your computer and up to 40% faster than ever. Simply installing the APP Charger driver, it is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you...
...BIOS only in advance. Please be shared and worked on the same motherboard. 11. ASRock APP Charger. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of overclocking settings. In other complicated flash utility. Please be noticed that the OC profile can ... system. 10. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 9 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English It is capable of charging your computer and up to 40% faster than ever. Simply installing the APP Charger driver, it is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you...
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...-bit Without RAID Functions If you want to [IDE]. English 22 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. A. Using SATA...
...-bit Without RAID Functions If you want to [IDE]. English 22 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. A. Using SATA...