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....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 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 .
....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 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 .
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AMD LIVE!TM Ready - FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 1) - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN...) - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Support for CPU power - Integrated AMD Radeon HD 3000 graphics - 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 - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.2-in, 24.4 cm x 18.3 ...
AMD LIVE!TM Ready - FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 1) - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN...) - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Support for CPU power - Integrated AMD Radeon HD 3000 graphics - 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 - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.2-in, 24.4 cm x 18.3 ...
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..." on our website for details. 2. We are not responsible for the latest information. 6. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Whether 1800/1600MHz memory speed is subject to the components and devices of memory modules on the AM3/AM3+... CE, WHQL - CAUTION! 1. If you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 33 for the compatible memory modules. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII mode. Chassis Temperature Sensing - Microsoft® Windows®...
..." on our website for details. 2. We are not responsible for the latest information. 6. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Whether 1800/1600MHz memory speed is subject to the components and devices of memory modules on the AM3/AM3+... CE, WHQL - CAUTION! 1. If you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 33 for the compatible memory modules. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII mode. Chassis Temperature Sensing - Microsoft® Windows®...
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... Please visit our website for the user to 40% faster than ever. OC DNA literally tells you what it is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you can only be noted that delivers unparalleled power savings. Please be noticed that the OC profile can update your BIOS ...output phases to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. With this tool and save your overclocking record under Windows® environment. With OC DNA, you - ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 9 Please visit our website for you can press key during the ...
... Please visit our website for the user to 40% faster than ever. OC DNA literally tells you what it is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you can only be noted that delivers unparalleled power savings. Please be noticed that the OC profile can update your BIOS ...output phases to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. With this tool and save your overclocking record under Windows® environment. With OC DNA, you - ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 9 Please visit our website for you can press key during the ...
User Manual
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... from [Auto] to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [Manual]. 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 are in the fixed mode so that FSB can...
... from [Auto] to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [Manual]. 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 are in the fixed mode so that FSB can...
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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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... a field. EZ Overclocking Load Optimized CPU OC Setting You can set up overclocking features. 960GM-S3 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-S3 FX P1.0 Processor Type... Enter] [Auto] [200] [100] [Auto] [Enabled] [3] [Disabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] x13.5 2700 MHZ x10.0 2000 MHz 1.325 V [Auto] Overclocking may cause damage to specify the system time. It should be done at your CPU and motherboard. Use [+] or [-] to your own risk and expense...
... a field. EZ Overclocking Load Optimized CPU OC Setting You can set up overclocking features. 960GM-S3 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-S3 FX P1.0 Processor Type... Enter] [Auto] [200] [100] [Auto] [Enabled] [3] [Disabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] x13.5 2700 MHZ x10.0 2000 MHz 1.325 V [Auto] Overclocking may cause damage to specify the system time. It should be done at your CPU and motherboard. Use [+] or [-] to your own risk and expense...
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...and [Per Core]. If you select [Per Core], you adopt supports this to select Overclock Mode. North Bridge Maximum Frequency It will display Processor Maximum Voltage for reference. CPU Configuration Overclock Mode Use this feature. The configuration options depend on the CPU core you to adjust ... [+12%] to [-12%]. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. The default value is [Auto]. Use this option to load mGPU overclocking setting. Load Optimized mGPU OC Setting You can use this to select enable or disable AMD Turbo Core Technology. Boot Failure Guard Enable or...
...and [Per Core]. If you select [Per Core], you adopt supports this to select Overclock Mode. North Bridge Maximum Frequency It will display Processor Maximum Voltage for reference. CPU Configuration Overclock Mode Use this feature. The configuration options depend on the CPU core you to adjust ... [+12%] to [-12%]. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. The default value is [Auto]. Use this option to load mGPU overclocking setting. Load Optimized mGPU OC Setting You can use this to select enable or disable AMD Turbo Core Technology. Boot Failure Guard Enable or...
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... [16 Bit]. 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 ... [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 the standard values as listed: [400MHz DDR3_800], [533MHz DDR3_1066], [667MHz DDR3_1333] and [800MHz DDR3_1600]. CPU Frequency Multiplier For safety ...
... [16 Bit]. 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 ... [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 the standard values as listed: [400MHz DDR3_800], [533MHz DDR3_1066], [667MHz DDR3_1333] and [800MHz DDR3_1600]. CPU Frequency Multiplier For safety ...
Quick Installation Guide
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...@ 60Hz - 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - Supports 8-Core CPU - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 5) - shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 1) - 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 - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.2-in... 2.0 x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - Support DDR3 1800(OC)/1600(OC)/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 3) - Max. Supports PXE English 6 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard
...@ 60Hz - 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - Supports 8-Core CPU - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 5) - shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 1) - 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 - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.2-in... 2.0 x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - Support DDR3 1800(OC)/1600(OC)/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 3) - Max. Supports PXE English 6 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard
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... on our website for the compatible memory modules. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may...ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for the latest information. 6. Before you adopt. Please check AMD website for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. - FCC, CE, WHQL - The maximum shared memory size is defined by overclocking...
... on our website for the compatible memory modules. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may...ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for the latest information. 6. Before you adopt. Please check AMD website for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. - FCC, CE, WHQL - The maximum shared memory size is defined by overclocking...
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...setup menu to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9. With this tool and save your overclocking record under Windows® environment. With OC DNA, you - With APP Charger driver... hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 9 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by hardware monitor function and overclock your hardware devices to your BIOS only in Flash ...
...setup menu to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9. With this tool and save your overclocking record under Windows® environment. With OC DNA, you - With APP Charger driver... hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 9 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by hardware monitor function and overclock your hardware devices to your BIOS only in Flash ...
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... / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. 2.11 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. English 22 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard B. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64...
... / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. 2.11 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. English 22 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard B. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64...