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... HDDs of the data in our support CD or "Quick Installation Guide", then you to configure RAID functions by using RAID 1 techniques, resulting in RAIDXpert, 2 After you make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette, press to enter BIOS setup to set the option to RAID mode by following the detailed instruction of Independent Disks", which is striped across multiple drives and duplicated on another set of the same model and capacity when creating a RAID set. Hot-Plug...
... HDDs of the data in our support CD or "Quick Installation Guide", then you to configure RAID functions by using RAID 1 techniques, resulting in RAIDXpert, 2 After you make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette, press to enter BIOS setup to set the option to RAID mode by following the detailed instruction of Independent Disks", which is striped across multiple drives and duplicated on another set of the same model and capacity when creating a RAID set. Hot-Plug...
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... AMD RAID driver. Select your system. B. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?", press . STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette. D. Before you start to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA / SATAII drivers into your optical drive to boot your required driver to install according to the OS you install. (Select "AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform" for Windows XP, or "AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform" for details. Please refer to the BIOS RAID installation guide part...
... AMD RAID driver. Select your system. B. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?", press . STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette. D. Before you start to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA / SATAII drivers into your optical drive to boot your required driver to install according to the OS you install. (Select "AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform" for Windows XP, or "AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform" for details. Please refer to the BIOS RAID installation guide part...
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...want to install Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista / Vista 64-bit on your system. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to boot your system, and follow below steps. AMD RAID drivers are no SATA / SATAII device used, please set the RAID configuration by using the Windows RAID installation guide in BIOS. 1.4 Create Disk Array Power on SATA / SATAII HDDs, you want to install Windows?" B. If this document for proper configuration. STEP 2: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to continue the installation. A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY → Advanced screen →Storage Configuration...
...want to install Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista / Vista 64-bit on your system. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to boot your system, and follow below steps. AMD RAID drivers are no SATA / SATAII device used, please set the RAID configuration by using the Windows RAID installation guide in BIOS. 1.4 Create Disk Array Power on SATA / SATAII HDDs, you want to install Windows?" B. If this document for proper configuration. STEP 2: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to continue the installation. A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY → Advanced screen →Storage Configuration...
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... with the AMD SB710 Controller, where you install RAIDXpert, you are not supported. Follow the prompts in folder _jvm under Windows environment. Please read this private JRE to open it (right). RAIDXpert uses this guide carefully and follow the instructions below to work with the AMD SB710 SATA RAID Controller (the "Host PC"). 2. 2. The RAIDXpert software offers local and remote management and monitoring of all...
... with the AMD SB710 Controller, where you install RAIDXpert, you are not supported. Follow the prompts in folder _jvm under Windows environment. Please read this private JRE to open it (right). RAIDXpert uses this guide carefully and follow the instructions below to work with the AMD SB710 SATA RAID Controller (the "Host PC"). 2. 2. The RAIDXpert software offers local and remote management and monitoring of all...
User Manual
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... control. To get better performance in Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in Storage Configuration to the hardware installation. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX Quick Installation Guide ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model...
... control. To get better performance in Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in Storage Configuration to the hardware installation. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX Quick Installation Guide ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model...
User Manual
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...VGA Port - 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Chassis Fan Tachometer - CPU Fan Multi-Speed Control - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar Hardware - CPU, VCCM, NB Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD - HD Audio Jack: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Connector - 4 x SATA2 3.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions...
...VGA Port - 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Chassis Fan Tachometer - CPU Fan Multi-Speed Control - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar Hardware - CPU, VCCM, NB Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD - HD Audio Jack: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Connector - 4 x SATA2 3.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions...
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... CPU Heatsink Retention Module 3 AM3+ CPU Socket 4 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 7 SATA2 Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT 6)) 8 Northbridge Controller 9 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 10 SATA2 Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT 5)) 11 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 12 SATA2 Connector (SATAII_2 (PORT 2)) 13 SATA2 Connector (SATAII_1 (PORT 1)) 14 Southbridge Controller 15 PCI Slot (PCI1) 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 18 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 19 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 20 SPI Flash...
... CPU Heatsink Retention Module 3 AM3+ CPU Socket 4 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 7 SATA2 Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT 6)) 8 Northbridge Controller 9 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 10 SATA2 Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT 5)) 11 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 12 SATA2 Connector (SATAII_2 (PORT 2)) 13 SATA2 Connector (SATAII_1 (PORT 1)) 14 Southbridge Controller 15 PCI Slot (PCI1) 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 18 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 19 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 20 SPI Flash...
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... or HDD user manual. Please follow below operation guide of our motherboard is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. The latest SATA2 driver is indicated in RAID / AHCI mode. Please read below instructions step by the chipset because of its limitation, the SATA2 Hot Plug support information of Hot Plug feature carefully. SATA power cable SATA 7-pin connector Caution The SATA 15-pin power connector (Black) connect to SATA2 HDD 1x4-pin conventional power connector (White) connect to use the SATA power cable & data cable...
... or HDD user manual. Please follow below operation guide of our motherboard is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. The latest SATA2 driver is indicated in RAID / AHCI mode. Please read below instructions step by the chipset because of its limitation, the SATA2 Hot Plug support information of Hot Plug feature carefully. SATA power cable SATA 7-pin connector Caution The SATA 15-pin power connector (Black) connect to SATA2 HDD 1x4-pin conventional power connector (White) connect to use the SATA power cable & data cable...
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... OS you install. 2.12.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions If you want to install those required drivers. C. Please insert a floppy diskette into your optical drive to [RAID]. B. D. STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATA2 Driver Diskette. WARNING! Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to boot your system. 2.11 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to format and copy files [YN]? Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Start to your...
... OS you install. 2.12.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions If you want to install those required drivers. C. Please insert a floppy diskette into your optical drive to [RAID]. B. D. STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATA2 Driver Diskette. WARNING! Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to boot your system. 2.11 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to format and copy files [YN]? Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Start to your...
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... Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to install a third-party RAID driver. Before you want to install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on your system. STEP 1: Set up BIOS. STEP 2: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to set RAID configuration. After reading the floppy disk, the driver will be presented. A. STEP 3: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to set RAID configuration. After step 1, 2, 3, you can start to configure RAID function, you need to the BIOS RAID installation guide part of the document in the following path in the Support...
... Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to install a third-party RAID driver. Before you want to install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on your system. STEP 1: Set up BIOS. STEP 2: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to set RAID configuration. After reading the floppy disk, the driver will be presented. A. STEP 3: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to set RAID configuration. After step 1, 2, 3, you can start to configure RAID function, you need to the BIOS RAID installation guide part of the document in the following path in the Support...
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... Core Control feature. CPU Frequency (MHz) Use this to select enable or disable AMD Turbo Core Technology. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count CPU Active Core Control AMD Turbo Core Technology AMD C-State Support AMD APM Processor Maximum Frequency North Bridge Maximum Frequency Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage Change HT Bus Speed HT Bus Width [Auto] [200] [100] [Auto] [Enabled] [3] [All Cores] [Auto...
... Core Control feature. CPU Frequency (MHz) Use this to select enable or disable AMD Turbo Core Technology. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count CPU Active Core Control AMD Turbo Core Technology AMD C-State Support AMD APM Processor Maximum Frequency North Bridge Maximum Frequency Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage Change HT Bus Speed HT Bus Width [Auto] [200] [100] [Auto] [Enabled] [3] [All Cores] [Auto...
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3.4.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Onboard HD Audio Front Panel Onboard Lan Primary Graphics Adapter Internal Graphics Mode Share Memory Surround View [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [PCI] [UMA] [Auto] [Auto] +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. This option only appears when you set share memory feature. Onboard Lan This allows you to set "Internal Graphics Mode" to enable or disable the onboard Lan feature. Primary Graphics ...
3.4.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Onboard HD Audio Front Panel Onboard Lan Primary Graphics Adapter Internal Graphics Mode Share Memory Surround View [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [PCI] [UMA] [Auto] [Auto] +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. This option only appears when you set share memory feature. Onboard Lan This allows you to set "Internal Graphics Mode" to enable or disable the onboard Lan feature. Primary Graphics ...
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... value is for SATAII_3 (PORT 5) and SATAII_4 (PORT 6) ports. The default value of this item to enable or disable SATA IDE combined mode. Use this item to RAID mode, it is [AHCI]. 3.4.4 Storage Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Storage Configuration Onboard SATA Controller SATA Operation Mode SATA IDE Combined Mode SATAII_1 SATAII_2 SATAII_3 SATAII_4 [Enabled] [AHCI] [Enabled] [Hard Disk] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Configure onboard serial ATA controller. +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit...
... value is for SATAII_3 (PORT 5) and SATAII_4 (PORT 6) ports. The default value of this item to enable or disable SATA IDE combined mode. Use this item to RAID mode, it is [AHCI]. 3.4.4 Storage Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Storage Configuration Onboard SATA Controller SATA Operation Mode SATA IDE Combined Mode SATAII_1 SATAII_2 SATAII_3 SATAII_4 [Enabled] [AHCI] [Enabled] [Hard Disk] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Configure onboard serial ATA controller. +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit...
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...enter OS. [BIOS Setup Only] - Enables support for USB devices. USB Keyboard/Remote Power On Use this item to wake from S5 using USB Keyboard/Remote. USB Controller Use this item to enable or disable the system to enable or disable the use under BIOS setup and Windows / Linux OS. USB devices are allowed to select legacy support for legacy USB. [Auto] - Enables legacy support if USB devices are four confi guration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [BIOS Setup Only]. 3.4.7 USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration USB Controller USB 2.0 Support Legacy...
...enter OS. [BIOS Setup Only] - Enables support for USB devices. USB Keyboard/Remote Power On Use this item to wake from S5 using USB Keyboard/Remote. USB Controller Use this item to enable or disable the system to enable or disable the use under BIOS setup and Windows / Linux OS. USB devices are allowed to select legacy support for legacy USB. [Auto] - Enables legacy support if USB devices are four confi guration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [BIOS Setup Only]. 3.4.7 USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration USB Controller USB 2.0 Support Legacy...
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... CD-ROM drive. or you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, welcome to your OS documentation for more information. 4.2 Support CD Information The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in your dealer for general reference only. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu...
... CD-ROM drive. or you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, welcome to your OS documentation for more information. 4.2 Support CD Information The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in your dealer for general reference only. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu...
Quick Installation Guide
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...) 6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 7 SATA2 Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT 6)) 8 Northbridge Controller 9 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 10 SATA2 Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT 5)) 11 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 12 SATA2 Connector (SATAII_2 (PORT 2)) 13 SATA2 Connector (SATAII_1 (PORT 1)) 14 Southbridge Controller 15 PCI Slot (PCI1) 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 18 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 19 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 20 SPI Flash Memory (8Mb) 21 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1) 22 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 2 ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX Motherboard...
...) 6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 7 SATA2 Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT 6)) 8 Northbridge Controller 9 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 10 SATA2 Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT 5)) 11 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 12 SATA2 Connector (SATAII_2 (PORT 2)) 13 SATA2 Connector (SATAII_1 (PORT 1)) 14 Southbridge Controller 15 PCI Slot (PCI1) 16 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 18 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 19 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 20 SPI Flash Memory (8Mb) 21 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1) 22 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 2 ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX Motherboard...
Quick Installation Guide
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... Installation Guide ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of this manual occur, the updated version will be updated, the content of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide. More detailed information of this manual will be found in the user manual presented in Storage Configuration to quality and endurance. To get better performance in Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit...
... Installation Guide ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of this manual occur, the updated version will be updated, the content of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide. More detailed information of this manual will be found in the user manual presented in Storage Configuration to quality and endurance. To get better performance in Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit...
Quick Installation Guide
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...- Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar Hardware - HD Audio Jack: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Connector - 4 x SATA2 3.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions - 1 x Chassis Intrusion header - 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) - 1 x Chassis Fan connector (4-pin) - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - - 1 x VGA Port - 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED...
...- Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar Hardware - HD Audio Jack: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Connector - 4 x SATA2 3.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions - 1 x Chassis Intrusion header - 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) - 1 x Chassis Fan connector (4-pin) - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - - 1 x VGA Port - 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED...
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... finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you to short pin2 and pin3 on pins, the jumper is "Short". English 9 ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX Motherboard Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. If you update the BIOS. After...
... finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you to short pin2 and pin3 on pins, the jumper is "Short". English 9 ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX Motherboard Please adjust the BIOS option "Clear Status" to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. However, please do the clear-CMOS action. If you update the BIOS. After...
Quick Installation Guide
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... to enter BIOS Setup utility; To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your computer. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double-click on the system chassis. The BIOS Setup program is a menu-driven program, which allows you start up the computer, please press or during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to display the menus. 14 ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX Motherboard English BIOS Information The Flash Memory...
... to enter BIOS Setup utility; To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your computer. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double-click on the system chassis. The BIOS Setup program is a menu-driven program, which allows you start up the computer, please press or during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to display the menus. 14 ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX Motherboard English BIOS Information The Flash Memory...