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... 55 4.1 Install Operating System 55 4.2 Support CD Information 55 4.2.1 Running Support CD 55 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 55 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 55 4.2.4 Contact Information 55 4 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 34 3.1 Introduction 34 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 34 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 35 3.2 Main Screen 35 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 36 3.4 Advanced Screen 41 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 42 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 43 3.4.3 ACPI...
... 55 4.1 Install Operating System 55 4.2 Support CD Information 55 4.2.1 Running Support CD 55 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 55 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 55 4.2.4 Contact Information 55 4 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 34 3.1 Introduction 34 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 34 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 35 3.2 Main Screen 35 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 36 3.4 Advanced Screen 41 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 42 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 43 3.4.3 ACPI...
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... motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content...
... motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content...
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... / Microphone - 4 x SATA2 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 11) - ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 14) - Rear Panel I/O Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Unique Feature I/O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Serial Port: COM1 - 1 x VGA Port - 4 x Ready-to-Use USB...
... / Microphone - 4 x SATA2 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 11) - ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 14) - Rear Panel I/O Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Unique Feature I/O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Serial Port: COM1 - 1 x VGA Port - 4 x Ready-to-Use USB...
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... For Windows® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. You can also connect SATA hard disk to adjust your system. Chassis...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 no such limitation. 5. We are not responsible for details. 2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking ...
... For Windows® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. You can also connect SATA hard disk to adjust your system. Chassis...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 no such limitation. 5. We are not responsible for details. 2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking ...
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...that delivers unparalleled power savings. Please be shared and worked on the same motherboard. 11. ASRock APP Charger allows you can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your ... in a few clicks without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience than before. Simply installing the APP Charger driver, it...
...that delivers unparalleled power savings. Please be shared and worked on the same motherboard. 11. ASRock APP Charger allows you can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your ... in a few clicks without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience than before. Simply installing the APP Charger driver, it...
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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 R 1 AM3+ FSB2.6GHz COM1 DDR3 1800 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) ... 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 1 1 LPT1 Design in Taipei AMD 760G Chipset PCIE1 IDE1 RoHS PCIE2 FLOPPY1 PCI1 PCI2 CHA_FAN1 USB6_7 1 USB4_5 1 AMD SB710 Chipset SATAII_3 SATAII_4...
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-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) ... 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 1 1 LPT1 Design in Taipei AMD 760G Chipset PCIE1 IDE1 RoHS PCIE2 FLOPPY1 PCI1 PCI2 CHA_FAN1 USB6_7 1 USB4_5 1 AMD SB710 Chipset SATAII_3 SATAII_4...
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... add-on PCI Express VGA cards on PCIE2 slot. Right-click the display icon in the Display Properties dialog that you do not adjust the BIOS setup, the default value of multi monitor feature. Select the display icon identified by the number 2. A. C. 2.5 Multi Monitor Feature This motherboard supports ... VGA cards on VGA card is less than the total capability of the multi-monitor according to this monitor". 18 D. Please refer to enter BIOS setup. With the internal VGA output support and the external add-on PCI Express VGA card driver to set up a multi-monitor display. B....
... add-on PCI Express VGA cards on PCIE2 slot. Right-click the display icon in the Display Properties dialog that you do not adjust the BIOS setup, the default value of multi monitor feature. Select the display icon identified by the number 2. A. C. 2.5 Multi Monitor Feature This motherboard supports ... VGA cards on VGA card is less than the total capability of the multi-monitor according to this monitor". 18 D. Please refer to enter BIOS setup. With the internal VGA output support and the external add-on PCI Express VGA card driver to set up a multi-monitor display. B....
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If no jumper cap is "Open". After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you need to short pin2 and pin3 on pins, the jumper is placed on CLRCMOS1 for PS/2 or USB wake up the system first, and ... 2 pins. Jumper Setting PS2_USB_PW1 1_2 2_3 Short pin2, pin3 to enable (see p.11, No. 9) 1_2 2_3 Default Clear CMOS Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you update the BIOS.
If no jumper cap is "Open". After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you need to short pin2 and pin3 on pins, the jumper is placed on CLRCMOS1 for PS/2 or USB wake up the system first, and ... 2 pins. Jumper Setting PS2_USB_PW1 1_2 2_3 Short pin2, pin3 to enable (see p.11, No. 9) 1_2 2_3 Default Clear CMOS Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you update the BIOS.
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...bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions If you see these messages, Please insert a blank formatted diskette into the floppy diskette. 29 Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. ROM as the boot device. Then you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / ...will see the message on a RAID disk composed of 2 or more SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below steps. Insert the ASRock Support CD into the floppy drive, and press any key to [RAID]. E. 2.12 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, ...
...bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions If you see these messages, Please insert a blank formatted diskette into the floppy diskette. 29 Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. ROM as the boot device. Then you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / ...will see the message on a RAID disk composed of 2 or more SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below steps. Insert the ASRock Support CD into the floppy drive, and press any key to [RAID]. E. 2.12 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, ...
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...SATA Operation Mode" to install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system. 30 A. If you need to set up BIOS. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. Before you still need to check the RAID installation guide in the Support CD: .. \ RAID ... STEP 2: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to set RAID configuration. After reading the floppy disk, the driver will be presented. Please refer to the BIOS RAID installation guide part of the document in the following path in the Support CD: .. \ RAID Installation Guide 2.13.2 Installing Windows® 7...
...SATA Operation Mode" to install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system. 30 A. If you need to set up BIOS. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. Before you still need to check the RAID installation guide in the Support CD: .. \ RAID ... STEP 2: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to set RAID configuration. After reading the floppy disk, the driver will be presented. Please refer to the BIOS RAID installation guide part of the document in the following path in the Support CD: .. \ RAID Installation Guide 2.13.2 Installing Windows® 7...
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...bit on SATA / SATAII HDDs, you still need to set the RAID configuration by using the Windows RAID installation guide in the following path in BIOS first. If you install. (Select "AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform" for Windows® XP, or "AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-...[RAID] in the Support CD: .. \ RAID Installation Guide NOTE2. STEP 4: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system. You...
...bit on SATA / SATAII HDDs, you still need to set the RAID configuration by using the Windows RAID installation guide in the following path in BIOS first. If you install. (Select "AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform" for Windows® XP, or "AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-...[RAID] in the Support CD: .. \ RAID Installation Guide NOTE2. STEP 4: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system. You...
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...option to [AHCI]. B. Using SATA / SATAII HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions (AHCI mode) STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions (IDE mode) STEP 1: Set up BIOS. Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions (IDE mode) STEP 1: Set up... BIOS. STEP 2: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system. 2.14.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / ...
...option to [AHCI]. B. Using SATA / SATAII HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions (AHCI mode) STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions (IDE mode) STEP 1: Set up BIOS. Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions (IDE mode) STEP 1: Set up... BIOS. STEP 2: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system. 2.14.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / ...
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... untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to the warning on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 33 2.15...
... untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to the warning on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 33 2.15...
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... 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 and load the Operating System Security To set... up the computer. If you start up the security features Exit To exit the current screen or the BIOS SETUP UTILITY Use < > key or < > key to get into the sub screen. 34 You may not exactly match what you see on your ...
... 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 and load the Operating System Security To set... up the computer. If you start up the security features Exit To exit the current screen or the BIOS SETUP UTILITY Use < > key or < > key to get into the sub screen. 34 You may not exactly match what you see on your ...
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...jump to the Exit Screen or 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 ...
...jump to the Exit Screen or 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 ...
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...that overclocking may cause damage to select 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 : AMD Athlon(tm) II X2 235e Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 2700MHz Microcode Update : 100F62/10000C7 L1 Cache Size...
...that overclocking may cause damage to select 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 : AMD Athlon(tm) II X2 235e Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 2700MHz Microcode Update : 100F62/10000C7 L1 Cache Size...
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... CPU and motherboard. Memory Configuration Memory Clock This item can set to [Auto] by the code using [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [x1 200MHz] to [2.05V]. 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...
... CPU and motherboard. Memory Configuration Memory Clock This item can set to [Auto] by the code using [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [x1 200MHz] to [2.05V]. 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...
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... item to adjust TRCD values. The default value is [Auto]. Command Rate Use this to change Command Rate Auto/Manual setting. Max: 2N. Memory Timing BIOS SETUP UTILITY OC Tweaker Memory Timing Power Down Enable Bank Interleaving Channel Interleaving CAS Latency (CL) TRCD TRP TRAS Command Rate TRC TRTP TWR TRFC...
... item to adjust TRCD values. The default value is [Auto]. Command Rate Use this to change Command Rate Auto/Manual setting. Max: 2N. Memory Timing BIOS SETUP UTILITY OC Tweaker Memory Timing Power Down Enable Bank Interleaving Channel Interleaving CAS Latency (CL) TRCD TRP TRAS Command Rate TRC TRTP TWR TRFC...
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... USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you execute ASRock Instant Flash utility, the utility will show the BIOS files and their respective information. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in below sections may cause the system to Sub ... Floppy Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration BIOS Update Utility ASRock Instant Flash Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to malfunction. If you can update your BIOS only in this tool and save the new BIOS file to your system after BIOS update process completes. 41 Setting wrong...
... USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you execute ASRock Instant Flash utility, the utility will show the BIOS files and their respective information. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in below sections may cause the system to Sub ... Floppy Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration BIOS Update Utility ASRock Instant Flash Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to malfunction. If you can update your BIOS only in this tool and save the new BIOS file to your system after BIOS update process completes. 41 Setting wrong...
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... memory frequency, and lead to [Disable] if above issue occurs. Please note that enabling this option is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Cool' n' Quiet Secure Virtual Machine Enhanced Halt State(C1E) [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item...
... memory frequency, and lead to [Disable] if above issue occurs. Please note that enabling this option is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Cool' n' Quiet Secure Virtual Machine Enhanced Halt State(C1E) [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item...