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...BIOS Menu Bar 33 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 34 3.2 Main Screen 34 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 36 3.4 Advanced Screen 40 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 41 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 42 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 43 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 45 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 46 3.4.6 Super IO ... Settings Configuration 50 3.7 Security Screen 51 3.8 Exit Screen 52 4. 3. Software Support 53 4.1 Install Operating System 53 4.2 Support CD Information 53 4.2.1 Running Support CD 53 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 53 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 53 4.2.4 Contact Information 53 4
...BIOS Menu Bar 33 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 34 3.2 Main Screen 34 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 36 3.4 Advanced Screen 40 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 41 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 42 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 43 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 45 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 46 3.4.6 Super IO ... Settings Configuration 50 3.7 Security Screen 51 3.8 Exit Screen 52 4. 3. Software Support 53 4.1 Install Operating System 53 4.2 Support CD Information 53 4.2.1 Running Support CD 53 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 53 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 53 4.2.4 Contact Information 53 4
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...) 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... ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for specific information about the model you are using. In this manual will be available on ASRock website as well. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists...
...) 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... ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for specific information about the model you are using. In this manual will be available on ASRock website as well. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists...
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... HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - 960GM-VGS3 FX Atheros® PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN AR8151, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - 960GM-VS3 FX Atheros® PCIE x1 LAN AR8152, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Max. 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN...
... HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - 960GM-VGS3 FX Atheros® PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN AR8151, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - 960GM-VS3 FX Atheros® PCIE x1 LAN AR8152, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Max. 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN...
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...product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 7 Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI Legal BIOS - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version),...XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit compliant Certifications - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - CPU, VCCM, NB Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD - Chassis Fan Tachometer - CPU Fan Multi-Speed Control - FCC, CE, WHQL - Supports jumperfree - CPU Fan Tachometer - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - CASE OPEN ...
...product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 7 Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI Legal BIOS - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version),...XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit compliant Certifications - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - CPU, VCCM, NB Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD - Chassis Fan Tachometer - CPU Fan Multi-Speed Control - FCC, CE, WHQL - Supports jumperfree - CPU Fan Tachometer - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - CASE OPEN ...
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...ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 2. Due to the memory support list on this motherboard, please refer to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. Whether 1866/1600MHz memory speed is supported... depends on the AM3/AM3+ CPU you want to adopt DDR3 1866/1600 memory module on our website for the compatible memory modules. We are not...
...ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 2. Due to the memory support list on this motherboard, please refer to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. Whether 1866/1600MHz memory speed is supported... depends on the AM3/AM3+ CPU you want to adopt DDR3 1866/1600 memory module on our website for the compatible memory modules. We are not...
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...960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX) 1 2 3 4 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard Fast RAM X USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 Top: RJ-45 ATX12V1 5 CPU_FAN1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) Fast LAN X SOCKET AM3b DDR3 1866 LAN USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 AT X P W R 1 Support 8-Core CPU... (PORT 1) PANEL 1 12 RoHS 15 14 13 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 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)) ...
...960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX) 1 2 3 4 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard Fast RAM X USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 Top: RJ-45 ATX12V1 5 CPU_FAN1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) Fast LAN X SOCKET AM3b DDR3 1866 LAN USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 AT X P W R 1 Support 8-Core CPU... (PORT 1) PANEL 1 12 RoHS 15 14 13 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 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)) ...
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.... 9) Please connect the fan cable to the fan connector and match the black wire to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Though this connector. 24 The LED keeps blinking when... Activity LED): Connect to the ground pin. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this motherboard, please connect it to the CPU fan connector on this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assign-ments are matched correctly. A front panel module mainly...
.... 9) Please connect the fan cable to the fan connector and match the black wire to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Though this connector. 24 The LED keeps blinking when... Activity LED): Connect to the ground pin. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this motherboard, please connect it to the CPU fan connector on this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assign-ments are matched correctly. A front panel module mainly...
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... 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on your system. 2.14 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 ...8 for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 32 Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to...
... 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on your system. 2.14 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 ...8 for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 32 Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to...
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... 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 ... cause damage to select Overclock Mode. Boot Failure Guard Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard. CPU Active Core Control This allows you adopt supports this to your own risk and expense. The default value is [Auto]. AMD Turbo Core Technology This item...
... 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 ... cause damage to select Overclock Mode. Boot Failure Guard Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard. CPU Active Core Control This allows you adopt supports this to your own risk and expense. The default value is [Auto]. AMD Turbo Core Technology This item...
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... motherboard. 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...
... motherboard. 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...
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...Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. CPU Thermal Throttle Use this item to keep the CPU from the chipset. The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from overheated. The C1 state is [... AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. Enhance Halt State (C1E) All processors support the Halt State (C1). 3.4.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Cool' n' Quiet Secure Virtual Machine Enhanced Halt State(C1E) CPU Thermal Throttle [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] +F1 F9 F10...
...Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. CPU Thermal Throttle Use this item to keep the CPU from the chipset. The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from overheated. The C1 state is [... AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. Enhance Halt State (C1E) All processors support the Halt State (C1). 3.4.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Cool' n' Quiet Secure Virtual Machine Enhanced Halt State(C1E) CPU Thermal Throttle [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] +F1 F9 F10...
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... ATX12V1 5 CPU_FAN1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) Fast LAN X SOCKET AM3b DDR3 1866 LAN USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 AT X P W R 1 Support 8-Core CPU VGA1 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN 6 HD_AUDIO1 1 AMD 760G Chipset SATAII_4 (PORT 6) 7 AUDIO CODEC CMOS... 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 English
... ATX12V1 5 CPU_FAN1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) Fast LAN X SOCKET AM3b DDR3 1866 LAN USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 AT X P W R 1 Support 8-Core CPU VGA1 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN 6 HD_AUDIO1 1 AMD 760G Chipset SATAII_4 (PORT 6) 7 AUDIO CODEC CMOS... 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 English
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... installation guide. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for purchasing ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Introduction Thank you require technical support related to change without further notice. 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...
... installation guide. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for purchasing ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Introduction Thank you require technical support related to change without further notice. 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...
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... system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 1) - shared memory 512MB - Supports Wake-On-LAN - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port 5 ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX Motherboard English Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Southbridge: AMD SB710 - Supports D-Sub with ACC feature (Advanced Clock Calibration) - Micro ATX...
... system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 1) - shared memory 512MB - Supports Wake-On-LAN - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port 5 ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX Motherboard English Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Southbridge: AMD SB710 - Supports D-Sub with ACC feature (Advanced Clock Calibration) - Micro ATX...
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.../EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 6 ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX Motherboard Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI Legal BIOS - CPU Quiet Fan - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar...
.../EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 6 ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX Motherboard Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI Legal BIOS - CPU Quiet Fan - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar...
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... responsible for the compatible memory modules. WARNING Please realize that there is no such limitation. 7 ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX Motherboard English CAUTION! 1. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 2. Overclocking may be done at your system. Due to the memory support list on the AM3/AM3+ CPU you adopt. For Windows® 64-bit OS with 64-bit...
... responsible for the compatible memory modules. WARNING Please realize that there is no such limitation. 7 ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX Motherboard English CAUTION! 1. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 2. Overclocking may be done at your system. Due to the memory support list on the AM3/AM3+ CPU you adopt. For Windows® 64-bit OS with 64-bit...
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... CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. The front panel design may differ by chassis. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this connector. 1 13 English 12 ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX ...Motherboard Chassis Fan Connector (4-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 5) GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Please connect the CPU fan cable to the connector and match the black wire to this ...
... CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. The front panel design may differ by chassis. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this connector. 1 13 English 12 ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX ...Motherboard Chassis Fan Connector (4-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 5) GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Please connect the CPU fan cable to the connector and match the black wire to this ...