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...: AMD SB710 - DX10 class iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0 - Support for Socket AM3+ processors - AMD LIVE!TM Ready - Max. 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 LAN - Solid Capacitor...
...: AMD SB710 - DX10 class iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0 - Support for Socket AM3+ processors - AMD LIVE!TM Ready - Max. 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 LAN - Solid Capacitor...
User Manual
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... SATAII hard disk drive to change. If you want to adopt DDR3 1800/1600 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on the AM3/AM3+ CPU you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 25 to the... components and devices of memory modules on page 16 for possible damage caused by the chipset vendor and is no such limitation. 5. ASRock ...
... SATAII hard disk drive to change. If you want to adopt DDR3 1800/1600 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on the AM3/AM3+ CPU you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 25 to the... components and devices of memory modules on page 16 for possible damage caused by the chipset vendor and is no such limitation. 5. ASRock ...
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... 25 SPI Flash Memory (8Mb) 13 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT 2)) 26 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2; Blue) 28 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 11 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... 2.0 T: 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 1 1 LPT1...
... 25 SPI Flash Memory (8Mb) 13 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT 2)) 26 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2; Blue) 28 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 11 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... 2.0 T: 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 1 1 LPT1...
User Manual
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..., size and chip-type) memory modules in the DDR3 DIMM slots to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. It will operate at incorrect orientation. 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. For dual channel configuration...;otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2. Step 2. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully snap back in one...
..., size and chip-type) memory modules in the DDR3 DIMM slots to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. It will operate at incorrect orientation. 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. For dual channel configuration...;otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2. Step 2. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully snap back in one...
User Manual
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...surround display environment: 1. If you can easily enjoy the benefits of "Share Memory", [Auto], will be your system. Click the "Identify" button to the steps below. D. With the internal VGA output support and the external add-on each monitor. Select the display icon identified by... the number 2. 2.5 Multi Monitor Feature This motherboard supports multi monitor feature. Enter "Share Memory" option to adjust the memory capability to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB] [256MB] or [512MB] to enable the function of the multi...
...surround display environment: 1. If you can easily enjoy the benefits of "Share Memory", [Auto], will be your system. Click the "Identify" button to the steps below. D. With the internal VGA output support and the external add-on each monitor. Select the display icon identified by... the number 2. 2.5 Multi Monitor Feature This motherboard supports multi monitor feature. Enter "Share Memory" option to adjust the memory capability to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB] [256MB] or [512MB] to enable the function of the multi...
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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...
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...F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Memory Configuration Memory Clock This item can set to [Manual], you to select DRAM voltage. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor... 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...
...F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Memory Configuration Memory Clock This item can set to [Manual], you to select DRAM voltage. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor... 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...
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...capabilities provided by AMD-V. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to [Enabled]. Secure Virtual Machine When this item 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. The C1 state is [Enabled]. The default value is set this option is [...
...capabilities provided by AMD-V. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to [Enabled]. Secure Virtual Machine When this item 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. The C1 state is [Enabled]. The default value is set this option is [...
Quick Installation Guide
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... @ 60Hz - 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - Supports PXE English 6 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard AMD LIVE!TM Ready - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 1) - DX10 class iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0 - Supports D-Sub with ACC feature (Advanced Clock Calibration) - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Support for Socket AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X6 / X4...
... @ 60Hz - 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - Supports PXE English 6 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard AMD LIVE!TM Ready - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 1) - DX10 class iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0 - Supports D-Sub with ACC feature (Advanced Clock Calibration) - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Support for Socket AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X6 / X4...
Quick Installation Guide
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... to adjust your system stability, or even cause damage to SATAII connector directly. 8 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. If you want to adopt DDR3 1800/1600 memory module on page 22 for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. Please read the installation guide of "User Manual" in...
... to adjust your system stability, or even cause damage to SATAII connector directly. 8 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. If you want to adopt DDR3 1800/1600 memory module on page 22 for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. Please read the installation guide of "User Manual" in...
Quick Installation Guide
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...in the DDR3 DIMM slots to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 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. Otherwise, it is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. If you force the DIMM into the slot ... Step 3. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. It is properly seated. 13 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard It will operate at single channel mode. 1. Step 2.
...in the DDR3 DIMM slots to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 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. Otherwise, it is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. If you force the DIMM into the slot ... Step 3. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. It is properly seated. 13 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard It will operate at single channel mode. 1. Step 2.
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... D. 2.5 Multi Monitor Feature This motherboard supports multi monitor feature. With the internal VGA output support and the external add-on PCI Express VGA card, you can adjust the parameters of the system memory. Connect D-Sub monitor cable to be ...Memory", [Auto], will be your system. And connect other monitor cables to install them again. 5. Right-click the display icon in the Display Properties dialog that you have installed the drivers already, there is less than the total capability of the multi-monitor according to this monitor". 15 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX...
... D. 2.5 Multi Monitor Feature This motherboard supports multi monitor feature. With the internal VGA output support and the external add-on PCI Express VGA card, you can adjust the parameters of the system memory. Connect D-Sub monitor cable to be ...Memory", [Auto], will be your system. And connect other monitor cables to install them again. 5. Right-click the display icon in the Display Properties dialog that you have installed the drivers already, there is less than the total capability of the multi-monitor according to this monitor". 15 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX...
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...) contained in the Support CD to enter BIOS Setup after POST, please restart the system by pressing + + , or pressing the reset button on the motherboard stores BIOS Setup Utility. When you wish to display the menus. 23 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English If you... start up the computer, please press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to select among the predetermined choices. The Support CD that came with its various sub-menus and to enter BIOS Setup utility; BIOS Information The Flash Memory...
...) contained in the Support CD to enter BIOS Setup after POST, please restart the system by pressing + + , or pressing the reset button on the motherboard stores BIOS Setup Utility. When you wish to display the menus. 23 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English If you... start up the computer, please press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to select among the predetermined choices. The Support CD that came with its various sub-menus and to enter BIOS Setup utility; BIOS Information The Flash Memory...
RAID Installation Guide
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...browser-based GUI provides email notification of all major events/alarms, memory cache management, drive event logging, logical drive maintenance, rebuild, ...use one of all AMD SB710 SATA logical drives that may be present on your system. 2.2 Browser Support On the Host PC with AMD SB710 SATA RAID controllers. Insert the software CD into your Windows-based... PC or Server. 1. 2. If you are not supported. You must have one of the following browsers: Internet Explorer 6.0, Mozilla Suite 1.7, Mozilla Firefox 1.0, or ...
...browser-based GUI provides email notification of all major events/alarms, memory cache management, drive event logging, logical drive maintenance, rebuild, ...use one of all AMD SB710 SATA logical drives that may be present on your system. 2.2 Browser Support On the Host PC with AMD SB710 SATA RAID controllers. Insert the software CD into your Windows-based... PC or Server. 1. 2. If you are not supported. You must have one of the following browsers: Internet Explorer 6.0, Mozilla Suite 1.7, Mozilla Firefox 1.0, or ...