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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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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 (...
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 (...
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... information of the motherboard and step-bystep guide to change without further notice. 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 In case any...
... information of the motherboard and step-bystep guide to change without further notice. 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 In case any...
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...(OC)/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 1) - DX10 class iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0 - 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 Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3) - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology...
...(OC)/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 1) - DX10 class iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0 - 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 Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 3) - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology...
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... SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT 2)) 26 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2; Blue) 14 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT 3)) 27 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1; 1.3 Motherboard Layout (960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX) PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 12 34 18.3cm (7.2-in) 56 1 PS2_USB_PW1 ATX12V1 CPU_FAN1 7 AT X P W R 1 AM3+ FSB2.6GHz COM1 DDR3 1800 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240...
... SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT 2)) 26 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2; Blue) 14 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT 3)) 27 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1; 1.3 Motherboard Layout (960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX) PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 12 34 18.3cm (7.2-in) 56 1 PS2_USB_PW1 ATX12V1 CPU_FAN1 7 AT X P W R 1 AM3+ FSB2.6GHz COM1 DDR3 1800 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240...
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..., please double-click "Realtek HD Audio Manager" on your computer, you are two LED next to below for the software setting of Multi-Streaming. 1.4 I/O Panel (960GM-GS3 FX) 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 9 8 7 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 (USB01) 8 VGA Port...
..., please double-click "Realtek HD Audio Manager" on your computer, you are two LED next to below for the software setting of Multi-Streaming. 1.4 I/O Panel (960GM-GS3 FX) 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 9 8 7 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 (USB01) 8 VGA Port...
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... seated. 16 Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. 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.
... seated. 16 Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. 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.
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...exit the current screen 3.2 Main Screen When you enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. 960GM-GS3 FX BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Tue 09/...13/2011] BIOS Version : 960GM-GS3 FX P1.0 Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) II X2 235e Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 2700MHz Microcode Update : 100F62/10000C7 L1 Cache Size : ...
...exit the current screen 3.2 Main Screen When you enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. 960GM-GS3 FX BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Tue 09/...13/2011] BIOS Version : 960GM-GS3 FX P1.0 Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) II X2 235e Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 2700MHz Microcode Update : 100F62/10000C7 L1 Cache Size : ...
Quick Installation Guide
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...damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this guide are used...any defect or error in this device may not be constructed as a commitment by the California Legislature. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English This device complies with Part 15 of such damages arising from any interference received, including interference that may appear in...
...damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this guide are used...any defect or error in this device may not be constructed as a commitment by the California Legislature. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English This device complies with Part 15 of such damages arising from any interference received, including interference that may appear in...
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Blue) 28 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 2 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard Blue) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 6 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)...PORT 2)) 26 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2; Blue) 14 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT 3)) 27 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1; 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 ...
Blue) 28 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 2 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard Blue) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 6 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)...PORT 2)) 26 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2; Blue) 14 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT 3)) 27 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1; 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 ...
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... need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. Then reboot your system. 3 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED ... Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection Green 1Gbps connection LAN Port * To enable Multi-Streaming function, you will find "Mixer" tool on the system tray. 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...
... need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. Then reboot your system. 3 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED ... Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection Green 1Gbps connection LAN Port * To enable Multi-Streaming function, you will find "Mixer" tool on the system tray. 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...
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...Mixer" tool on the system tray. Then reboot your system. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". 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...LED next to "Quadraphonic" or "Stereo". Set "Speaker Configuration" to the LAN port. Then reboot your system. 4 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English Click "Device advanced settings", choose "Make front and rear output devices playbacks two different audio streams simultaneously", ...
...Mixer" tool on the system tray. Then reboot your system. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". 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...LED next to "Quadraphonic" or "Stereo". Set "Speaker Configuration" to the LAN port. Then reboot your system. 4 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English Click "Device advanced settings", choose "Make front and rear output devices playbacks two different audio streams simultaneously", ...
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.../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 Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the...
.../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 Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the...
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...(OC)/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 1) - 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 - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio...- Supports AMD OverDriveTM with max. Supports Wake-On-LAN - Solid Capacitor for CPU power - Supports 8-Core CPU - Supports PXE English 6 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - DX10 class iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0 -
...(OC)/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 1) - 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 - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio...- Supports AMD OverDriveTM with max. Supports Wake-On-LAN - Solid Capacitor for CPU power - Supports 8-Core CPU - Supports PXE English 6 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - DX10 class iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0 -
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Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) - 8Mb AMI BIOS - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 10) English - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 7) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 13) - AMI Legal BIOS - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 16) 7 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power...
Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) - 8Mb AMI BIOS - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 10) English - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 7) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 13) - AMI Legal BIOS - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 16) 7 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power...
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... on page 25 of "User Manual" in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third-party overclocking tools. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. The maximum shared memory size is defined by overclocking. Please check AMD website for system usage under Windows® 7... adjusting the setting in the support CD to adjust your system stability, or even cause damage to SATAII connector directly. 8 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English You can also connect SATA hard disk to the components and devices of memory modules on page 22 for proper ...
... on page 25 of "User Manual" in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third-party overclocking tools. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. The maximum shared memory size is defined by overclocking. Please check AMD website for system usage under Windows® 7... adjusting the setting in the support CD to adjust your system stability, or even cause damage to SATAII connector directly. 8 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English You can also connect SATA hard disk to the components and devices of memory modules on page 22 for proper ...
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...DOS or Windows®. With APP Charger driver installed, you can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience than before. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9. ASRock Instant Flash is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings. Please be shared and worked on the same ...system performance under the operating system and simplifies the complicated recording process of Intelligent Energy Saver. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 9 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English ASRock website: http://www...
...DOS or Windows®. With APP Charger driver installed, you can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience than before. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9. ASRock Instant Flash is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings. Please be shared and worked on the same ...system performance under the operating system and simplifies the complicated recording process of Intelligent Energy Saver. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 9 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English ASRock website: http://www...
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...you install the PC system. 17. To improve heat dissipation, remember to define the power consumption for a more details. 10 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by European Union to spray thermal grease between the CPU... for the completed system. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it can watch Youtube HD video and download files simultaneously. ASRock XFast USB can easily recognize which includes below benefits. To meet the standard of internet browser, is not recommended to Intel...
...you install the PC system. 17. To improve heat dissipation, remember to define the power consumption for a more details. 10 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by European Union to spray thermal grease between the CPU... for the completed system. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it can watch Youtube HD video and download files simultaneously. ASRock XFast USB can easily recognize which includes below benefits. To meet the standard of internet browser, is not recommended to Intel...
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Failure to do so may damage the motherboard. 11 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. Before you install motherboard components or change any component, ...
Failure to do so may damage the motherboard. 11 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. Before you install motherboard components or change any component, ...
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.... Step 4. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. Step 3. Make sure that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with each other. English 12 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard For proper installation, please kindly refer to indicate that it is locked. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to improve heat dissipation...
.... Step 4. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. Step 3. Make sure that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with each other. English 12 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard For proper installation, please kindly refer to indicate that it is locked. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to improve heat dissipation...
