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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. All rights reserved. 1
User Manual
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...the California Legislature. With respect to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any means, except duplication of documentation by the purchaser for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this... apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com 2 When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in this manual. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be ...
...the California Legislature. With respect to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any means, except duplication of documentation by the purchaser for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this... apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com 2 When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in this manual. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be ...
User Manual
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... technical support related to quality and endurance. 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 this manual occur, the updated version will be available...
... technical support related to quality and endurance. 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 this manual occur, the updated version will be available...
User Manual
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... You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to a 90o angle. For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you push down the socket lever to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 11, No. 6). Step 2. 2.1 CPU Installation...
... You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to a 90o angle. For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you push down the socket lever to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 11, No. 6). Step 2. 2.1 CPU Installation...
User Manual
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... wire on the chassis must support HDA to the front panel audio header as below: A. You don't need to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to Ground (GND). Select "Recorder". USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.11 No. 19) (9-pin USB4_5) (see p.11 No. 18) USB_PWR P-7 P+7 GND DUMMY 1 GND P+6 P-6 USB_PWR...
... wire on the chassis must support HDA to the front panel audio header as below: A. You don't need to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to Ground (GND). Select "Recorder". USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.11 No. 19) (9-pin USB4_5) (see p.11 No. 18) USB_PWR P-7 P+7 GND DUMMY 1 GND P+6 P-6 USB_PWR...
User Manual
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...HDD crash or data loss. 27 Make sure your dealer or HDD user manual. SATA power cable with SATA 15-pin power connector interface A. The latest SATA / SATAII driver is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. Please read below instructions step by the chipset because of its ... Please follow below operation guide of our motherboard is designed only for SATA / SATAII HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. The SATA / SATAII HDD, which are from your SATA / SATAII HDD can support Hot Plug function from our motherboard package. 5....
...HDD crash or data loss. 27 Make sure your dealer or HDD user manual. SATA power cable with SATA 15-pin power connector interface A. The latest SATA / SATAII driver is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. Please read below instructions step by the chipset because of its ... Please follow below operation guide of our motherboard is designed only for SATA / SATAII HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. The SATA / SATAII HDD, which are from your SATA / SATAII HDD can support Hot Plug function from our motherboard package. 5....
User Manual
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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 ...
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 ...
User Manual
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Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. Configuration options: [+12%] to [-12%]. The default value is [Disabled]. The default value is [Enabled]. Confi guration options: [Auto] and [Disabled]. CPU Active Core Control ...
Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. Configuration options: [+12%] to [-12%]. The default value is [Disabled]. The default value is [Enabled]. Confi guration options: [Auto] and [Disabled]. CPU Active Core Control ...
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...Change [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Auto] [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 Processor Frequency and Processor Voltage. Processor Voltage It allows you may cause damage to adjust the value of this... Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. If it is not recommended to [Manual], you to your own risk and expense. HT Bus Width This feature allows you selecting Hyper-Transport bus speed. DRAM Voltage Use this item...
...Change [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Auto] [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 Processor Frequency and Processor Voltage. Processor Voltage It allows you may cause damage to adjust the value of this... Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. If it is not recommended to [Manual], you to your own risk and expense. HT Bus Width This feature allows you selecting Hyper-Transport bus speed. DRAM Voltage Use this item...
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... default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. TRP Use this to adjust TRP values. Command Rate Use this to change Command Rate Auto/Manual setting. TWR Use this item to adjust TWR values. TRFC Use this to adjust TRFC values. Channel Interleaving It allows you to be spread out...
... default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. TRP Use this to adjust TRP values. Command Rate Use this to change Command Rate Auto/Manual setting. TWR Use this item to adjust TWR values. TRFC Use this to adjust TRFC values. Channel Interleaving It allows you to be spread out...
User Manual
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... temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. The default is value [Full On]. 51 Configuration options: [Full On] and [Manual Mode]. 3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this section, it allows you to set the CPU fan speed. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced...
... temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. The default is value [Full On]. 51 Configuration options: [Full On] and [Manual Mode]. 3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this section, it allows you to set the CPU fan speed. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced...
Quick Installation Guide
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... motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to this manual will be subject to quality and endurance. It delivers excellent performance with robust design...
... motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to this manual will be subject to quality and endurance. It delivers excellent performance with robust design...
Quick Installation Guide
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...Technology. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to the components and devices of "User Manual" in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third-party overclocking tools. If you ...supply is required) (see CAUTION 17) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is subject to adjust your system. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology....SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII connector directly. 8 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English
...Technology. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to the components and devices of "User Manual" in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third-party overclocking tools. If you ...supply is required) (see CAUTION 17) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is subject to adjust your system. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology....SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII connector directly. 8 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English
Quick Installation Guide
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... Step 2. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to dissipate heat. Step 4. Then connect the CPU fan to a 90o angle. English 12 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard Lever 90° Up STEP 1: Lift Up The Socket Lever CPU Golden Triangle Socker Corner Small Triangle STEP 2 / STEP 3: Match The...FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 2, No. 6). You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the instruction manuals of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you push down the socket lever to indicate that it fits in good contact with a small triangle. ...
... Step 2. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to dissipate heat. Step 4. Then connect the CPU fan to a 90o angle. English 12 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard Lever 90° Up STEP 1: Lift Up The Socket Lever CPU Golden Triangle Socker Corner Small Triangle STEP 2 / STEP 3: Match The...FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 2, No. 6). You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the instruction manuals of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you push down the socket lever to indicate that it fits in good contact with a small triangle. ...
Quick Installation Guide
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C. Adjust "Recording Volume". 19 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to the front panel audio header as ... are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to install your system. 2. Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.2, No. 23) This is an interface for AC'97 audio panel. Please follow...
C. Adjust "Recording Volume". 19 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to the front panel audio header as ... are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to install your system. 2. Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.2, No. 23) This is an interface for AC'97 audio panel. Please follow...
Quick Installation Guide
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...enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [Manual]. B. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Set ...so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. English 22 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to [AHCI]. 2.10.2 Installing ...
...enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [Manual]. B. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Set ...so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. English 22 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to [AHCI]. 2.10.2 Installing ...
Quick Installation Guide
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... continues with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that came with its various sub-menus and to display the menus. 23 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your computer. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please...The Flash Memory on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from the "BIN" folder in the Support CD. 4. It is designed to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD to select among the predetermined choices. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and ...
... continues with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that came with its various sub-menus and to display the menus. 23 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your computer. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please...The Flash Memory on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from the "BIN" folder in the Support CD. 4. It is designed to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD to select among the predetermined choices. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and ...
RAID Installation Guide
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... identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a RAID set the option to RAID mode by following the detailed instruction of the "User Manual" in our support CD or "Quick Installation Guide", then you to a second drive. Although RAID 0 function can start to use the onboard FastBuild BIOS utility...
... identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a RAID set the option to RAID mode by following the detailed instruction of the "User Manual" in our support CD or "Quick Installation Guide", then you to a second drive. Although RAID 0 function can start to use the onboard FastBuild BIOS utility...
RAID Installation Guide
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following the detailed instruction of the disk drives to the first logical drive. Then please follow the steps below. 1. Enter the desired capacity (MB) for the first logical drive and press . The Define LD Menu displays again. 2. Press the up and down arrow keys to allocate a portion of the "User Manual" in our support CD or "Quick Installation Guide". Two Logical Drives After selecting the logical drive in Disk Assignments as the above-mentioned procedures, press to select an available logical drive number and press . 8
following the detailed instruction of the disk drives to the first logical drive. Then please follow the steps below. 1. Enter the desired capacity (MB) for the first logical drive and press . The Define LD Menu displays again. 2. Press the up and down arrow keys to allocate a portion of the "User Manual" in our support CD or "Quick Installation Guide". Two Logical Drives After selecting the logical drive in Disk Assignments as the above-mentioned procedures, press to select an available logical drive number and press . 8
RAID Installation Guide
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... RAID level and options for the second logical drive. 3. Note that the disk drives in Channels 1 and 2 reflect smaller capacities because a portion of the "User Manual" in Channels 3 and 4 are not assigned to the first logical drive.
... RAID level and options for the second logical drive. 3. Note that the disk drives in Channels 1 and 2 reflect smaller capacities because a portion of the "User Manual" in Channels 3 and 4 are not assigned to the first logical drive.