User Manual
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... - shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 3) - Support for Socket AM3+ processors - Supports AMD OverDriveTM with max. AMD LIVE!TM Ready - Integrated AMD Radeon HD 3000 graphics - resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 60Hz - 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - Supports PXE 6 Supports 8-Core CPU - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) - Max. Supports THX TruStudioTM - 960GM-GS3 FX Realtek PCIE...
... - shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 3) - Support for Socket AM3+ processors - Supports AMD OverDriveTM with max. AMD LIVE!TM Ready - Integrated AMD Radeon HD 3000 graphics - resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 60Hz - 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - Supports PXE 6 Supports 8-Core CPU - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) - Max. Supports THX TruStudioTM - 960GM-GS3 FX Realtek PCIE...
User Manual
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..., please read the installation guide of your system. Chassis Temperature Sensing - ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - We are not responsible for the latest information. 6. If you adopt. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For Windows® OS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting...
..., please read the installation guide of your system. Chassis Temperature Sensing - ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - We are not responsible for the latest information. 6. If you adopt. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For Windows® OS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting...
User Manual
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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 ...USB2 B: USB3 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 Top: RJ-45 HT3.0 DX10 Phenom II Dual Channel CMOS BATTERY SPEAKER1 1 1 CLRCMOS1 Support 8-Core CPU PWR_FAN1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN ErP/EuP Ready LAN Super I/O 8Mb BIOS AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 ... 11 Northbridge Controller 24 PCI Slots (PCI1- 2) 12 Southbridge Controller 25 SPI Flash Memory (8Mb) 13 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT 2)) 26 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2;
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 ...USB2 B: USB3 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 Top: RJ-45 HT3.0 DX10 Phenom II Dual Channel CMOS BATTERY SPEAKER1 1 1 CLRCMOS1 Support 8-Core CPU PWR_FAN1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN ErP/EuP Ready LAN Super I/O 8Mb BIOS AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 ... 11 Northbridge Controller 24 PCI Slots (PCI1- 2) 12 Southbridge Controller 25 SPI Flash Memory (8Mb) 13 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT 2)) 26 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2;
User Manual
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... at single channel mode. 1. Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. 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. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot at both ends fully snap back in place and...
... at single channel mode. 1. Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. 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. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot at both ends fully snap back in place and...
User Manual
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... select "Primary". Connect D-Sub monitor cable to install them again. 5. If you can easily enjoy the benefits of the system memory. B. C. Set up a surround display environment: 1. 2.5 Multi Monitor Feature This motherboard supports multi monitor feature. Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCIE2 slot. A. Right-click the display icon in...
... select "Primary". Connect D-Sub monitor cable to install them again. 5. If you can easily enjoy the benefits of the system memory. B. C. Set up a surround display environment: 1. 2.5 Multi Monitor Feature This motherboard supports multi monitor feature. Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCIE2 slot. A. Right-click the display icon in...
User Manual
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... System Date [17:00:09] [Tue 09/13/2011] BIOS Version : 960GM-S3 FX P1.0 Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) II X2 235e Processor (64bit) ...Processor Speed : 2700MHz Microcode Update : 100F62/10000C7 L1 Cache Size : 256KB L2 Cache Size : 2048KB Total Memory DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 : 1024MB with 128MB shared memory Single-Channel Memory...Failure Guard Count Advanced Clock Calibration AMD Turbo Core Technology AMD IO C-State Support CPU Active Core Control Processor Maximum Frequency North Bridge Maximum Frequency Processor Maximum Voltage...
... System Date [17:00:09] [Tue 09/13/2011] BIOS Version : 960GM-S3 FX P1.0 Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) II X2 235e Processor (64bit) ...Processor Speed : 2700MHz Microcode Update : 100F62/10000C7 L1 Cache Size : 256KB L2 Cache Size : 2048KB Total Memory DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 : 1024MB with 128MB shared memory Single-Channel Memory...Failure Guard Count Advanced Clock Calibration AMD Turbo Core Technology AMD IO C-State Support CPU Active Core Control Processor Maximum Frequency North Bridge Maximum Frequency Processor Maximum Voltage...
User Manual
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However, for system stability. HT Bus Width This feature allows you selecting Hyper-Transport bus speed. Memory Configuration Memory Clock This item can set by default. It should be set one of this item. HT Bus Speed This feature ... Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count Advanced Clock Calibration AMD Turbo Core Technology AMD IO C-State Support CPU Active Core Control Processor Maximum Frequency North Bridge Maximum Frequency Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage Change [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Auto] [200]...
However, for system stability. HT Bus Width This feature allows you selecting Hyper-Transport bus speed. Memory Configuration Memory Clock This item can set by default. It should be set one of this item. HT Bus Speed This feature ... Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count Advanced Clock Calibration AMD Turbo Core Technology AMD IO C-State Support CPU Active Core Control Processor Maximum Frequency North Bridge Maximum Frequency Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage Change [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Auto] [200]...
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... options: [Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled]. Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to enable or disable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware... support from the chipset. Enhance Halt State (C1E) All processors support the Halt State (C1). In the C1 power state, the ...
... options: [Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled]. Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to enable or disable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware... support from the chipset. Enhance Halt State (C1E) All processors support the Halt State (C1). In the C1 power state, the ...
Quick Installation Guide
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... class iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0 - Supports PXE English 6 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard Supports 8-Core CPU - Southbridge: AMD SB710 - shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 2) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 5) - Max. resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 60Hz - 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - Supports THX TruStudioTM - 960GM-GS3 FX Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN...
... class iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0 - Supports PXE English 6 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard Supports 8-Core CPU - Southbridge: AMD SB710 - shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 2) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 5) - Max. resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 60Hz - 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - Supports THX TruStudioTM - 960GM-GS3 FX Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN...
Quick Installation Guide
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... hard disk to SATAII connector directly. 8 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for the latest information. 6. - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - We are not responsible for details. 2. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Please check AMD website for system...
... hard disk to SATAII connector directly. 8 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for the latest information. 6. - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - We are not responsible for details. 2. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Please check AMD website for system...
Quick Installation Guide
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Step 2. 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. If you force the DIMM into the slot at single channel mode. 1. Unlock a DIMM ...memory modules, it will cause permanent damage to install two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) memory modules in place and the DIMM is not allowed to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. It is properly seated. 13 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX...
Step 2. 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. If you force the DIMM into the slot at single channel mode. 1. Unlock a DIMM ...memory modules, it will cause permanent damage to install two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) memory modules in place and the DIMM is not allowed to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. It is properly seated. 13 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX...
Quick Installation Guide
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...Memory", [Auto], will be Primary, and all additional monitors will disable VGA function when the add-on VGA card is inserted to display a large number on PCIE2 slot. Click the "Identify" button to this monitor". 15 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English With the internal VGA output support... and the external add-on PCIE2 slot. If you can adjust the parameters of the system memory.
...Memory", [Auto], will be Primary, and all additional monitors will disable VGA function when the add-on VGA card is inserted to display a large number on PCIE2 slot. Click the "Identify" button to this monitor". 15 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English With the internal VGA output support... and the external add-on PCIE2 slot. If you can adjust the parameters of the system memory.
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...Memory on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from the "BIN" folder in your CD-ROM drive. Software Support CD information This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit. If you to display the menus. 23 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX... Motherboard English When you start up the computer, please press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD. 4. otherwise, POST continues ...
...Memory on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from the "BIN" folder in your CD-ROM drive. Software Support CD information This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit. If you to display the menus. 23 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX... Motherboard English When you start up the computer, please press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD. 4. otherwise, POST continues ...
RAID Installation Guide
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... Guide AMD Windows RAID Installation Guide is an instruction for you are not supported. Please read this private JRE to your Windows-based PC or Server. 1. You must have one of all major events/alarms, memory cache management, drive event logging, logical drive maintenance, rebuild, and access ...software under the same directory where RAIDXpert is designed to all AMD SB710 SATA logical drives that may be present on your system. 2.2 Browser Support On the Host PC with the AMD SB710 SATA RAID Controller (the "Host PC"). 2. Follow the prompts in as the Administrator, log ...
... Guide AMD Windows RAID Installation Guide is an instruction for you are not supported. Please read this private JRE to your Windows-based PC or Server. 1. You must have one of all major events/alarms, memory cache management, drive event logging, logical drive maintenance, rebuild, and access ...software under the same directory where RAIDXpert is designed to all AMD SB710 SATA logical drives that may be present on your system. 2.2 Browser Support On the Host PC with the AMD SB710 SATA RAID Controller (the "Host PC"). 2. Follow the prompts in as the Administrator, log ...