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...Advanced 12 + 2 Power Phase Design - Supports CPU up to 140W - Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 1.3 / 1.2 - Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM - Support for Socket AM3+ processors - FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) ...and SLITM - 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC898 Audio Codec) - Supports THX TruStudioTM 6 Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Northbridge: AMD 990FX - Supports 8-Core CPU - ATX Form Factor - Digi Power Design - Supports DDR3 2450(OC)/2100(OC)/1600...
...Advanced 12 + 2 Power Phase Design - Supports CPU up to 140W - Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 1.3 / 1.2 - Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM - Support for Socket AM3+ processors - FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) ...and SLITM - 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC898 Audio Codec) - Supports THX TruStudioTM 6 Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Northbridge: AMD 990FX - Supports 8-Core CPU - ATX Form Factor - Digi Power Design - Supports DDR3 2450(OC)/2100(OC)/1600...
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... 4 USB 2.0 ports) - 2 x USB 3.0 headers (support 4 USB 3.0 ports) 7 HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone - 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by AMD SB950, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, JBOD and RAID 5), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions - 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by ASMedia ASM1061, support NCQ, AHCI and...
... 4 USB 2.0 ports) - 2 x USB 3.0 headers (support 4 USB 3.0 ports) 7 HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone - 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by AMD SB950, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, JBOD and RAID 5), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions - 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by ASMedia ASM1061, support NCQ, AHCI and...
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... L3 cache size up to enjoy an instant performance boost. You can enjoy the upgrade CPU performance with a better price. ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 3. Please be malfunctioned. 2. If you can support this motherboard, please refer to the quad-core CPU, and some...
... L3 cache size up to enjoy an instant performance boost. You can enjoy the upgrade CPU performance with a better price. ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 3. Please be malfunctioned. 2. If you can support this motherboard, please refer to the quad-core CPU, and some...
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... USB 3.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 Top: RJ-45 Top: SIDE SPK Center: REAR SPK Center: FRONT LAN Top: LINE IN AUDIO CODEC CMOS BATTERY AMD 990FX Chipset PCIE1 Super I/O PCIE2 990FX Extreme9 PCIE3 PCIE4 AMD SB950 Chipset SATA3_A1_A2 SATA3_5_6 SATA3_3_4 32Mb BIOS FRONT_1394 HD_AUDIO1 1 11 PCI1 RoHS IR1 1 1 PCIE5 COM1 PLED1 1 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 1 CLRCMOS1 HDLED RESET...
... USB 3.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 Top: RJ-45 Top: SIDE SPK Center: REAR SPK Center: FRONT LAN Top: LINE IN AUDIO CODEC CMOS BATTERY AMD 990FX Chipset PCIE1 Super I/O PCIE2 990FX Extreme9 PCIE3 PCIE4 AMD SB950 Chipset SATA3_A1_A2 SATA3_5_6 SATA3_3_4 32Mb BIOS FRONT_1394 HD_AUDIO1 1 11 PCI1 RoHS IR1 1 1 PCIE5 COM1 PLED1 1 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 1 CLRCMOS1 HDLED RESET...
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... Graphics Card Setup 2.6.1.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to AMD graphics card manuals for AMD CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. CrossFireXTM technology offers the most advantageous means available of performance and image quality in ...2 / VistaTM / 7 / 8 OS. 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature are properly seated on the slots. 29 Please check AMD website for detailed installation guide. If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will operate as 12-pipe cards while in a single PC...
... Graphics Card Setup 2.6.1.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to AMD graphics card manuals for AMD CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. CrossFireXTM technology offers the most advantageous means available of performance and image quality in ...2 / VistaTM / 7 / 8 OS. 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature are properly seated on the slots. 29 Please check AMD website for detailed installation guide. If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will operate as 12-pipe cards while in a single PC...
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Install the identical 3-Way CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that the cards are AMD certified because different types of graphics cards will not work together properly. (Even the GPU chips version shall be the same.) Insert one CrossFireTM Bridge ...
Install the identical 3-Way CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that the cards are AMD certified because different types of graphics cards will not work together properly. (Even the GPU chips version shall be the same.) Insert one CrossFireTM Bridge ...
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... for details. You must have Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher installed in your sys- Please check AMD website for ATITM driver updates. Double-click "ATI Catalyst Control Center". Step 2. We recommend using this utility to installation. Step 5. Then you... three Radeon graphics cards). 32 Step 3. For Windows® XP OS: A. Click "View", select "CrossFireXTM", and then check the item "Enable CrossFireXTM". AMD recommends Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher to be installed (If you will find "ATI Catalyst Control Center" on your system, there is an...
... for details. You must have Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher installed in your sys- Please check AMD website for ATITM driver updates. Double-click "ATI Catalyst Control Center". Step 2. We recommend using this utility to installation. Step 5. Then you... three Radeon graphics cards). 32 Step 3. For Windows® XP OS: A. Click "View", select "CrossFireXTM", and then check the item "Enable CrossFireXTM". AMD recommends Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher to be installed (If you will find "ATI Catalyst Control Center" on your system, there is an...
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...Center" is used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. * For further information of AMD CrossFireXTM technology, please check AMD website for updates and details. 2.7 Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade. With the external add-on PCI Express VGA...cards, you can freely enjoy the benefit of CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM or Quad CrossFireXTM feature. * CrossFireXTM appearing here is a registered trademark of AMD Technologies Inc., and is selected or not; Your computer will automatically reboot.
...Center" is used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. * For further information of AMD CrossFireXTM technology, please check AMD website for updates and details. 2.7 Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade. With the external add-on PCI Express VGA...cards, you can freely enjoy the benefit of CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM or Quad CrossFireXTM feature. * CrossFireXTM appearing here is a registered trademark of AMD Technologies Inc., and is selected or not; Your computer will automatically reboot.
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.... STEP 3: Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the SATA3 hard disk. 2.13 Serial ATA3 (SATA3) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts AMD SB950 chipset that it cannot perform Hot Plug if the OS has been installed into the drive bays of your chassis. Please be noted that...STEP 4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to insert and remove the SATA3 HDDs while the system is Hot Swap Function? AMD SB950 and ASMedia ASM1061 chipsets provide hardware support for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new programming interface for internal storage devices.
.... STEP 3: Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the SATA3 hard disk. 2.13 Serial ATA3 (SATA3) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts AMD SB950 chipset that it cannot perform Hot Plug if the OS has been installed into the drive bays of your chassis. Please be noted that...STEP 4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to insert and remove the SATA3 HDDs while the system is Hot Swap Function? AMD SB950 and ASMedia ASM1061 chipsets provide hardware support for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new programming interface for internal storage devices.
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... a RAID disk composed of the document in the following section 2.17.1 step 2 on your system. 50 When prompted, insert the SATA3 driver diskette containing the AMD RAID driver. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. STEP 3: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to set RAID configuration. Set the "SATA Mode" option to...
... a RAID disk composed of the document in the following section 2.17.1 step 2 on your system. 50 When prompted, insert the SATA3 driver diskette containing the AMD RAID driver. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. STEP 3: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to set RAID configuration. Set the "SATA Mode" option to...
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...; 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system. When prompted, insert the SATA3 driver diskette containing the AMD AHCI driver. Select the driver to install according to the OS you want to the OS you install. 2.18.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64...
...; 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system. When prompted, insert the SATA3 driver diskette containing the AMD AHCI driver. Select the driver to install according to the OS you want to the OS you install. 2.18.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64...
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... feature is supported with a better price. CPU Configuration Overclock Mode Use this to select Overclock Mode. As long as a simple switch of the UEFI option "ASRock UCC", you can unlock the extra CPU core to [Turbo Mode]. When UCC feature is [Auto]. You can use this function because some CPU, including.../AM3+ CPU only, and in addition, not every AM3/AM3+ CPU can support this option to increase your system performance. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. ASRock UCC ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation.
... feature is supported with a better price. CPU Configuration Overclock Mode Use this to select Overclock Mode. As long as a simple switch of the UEFI option "ASRock UCC", you can unlock the extra CPU core to [Turbo Mode]. When UCC feature is [Auto]. You can use this function because some CPU, including.../AM3+ CPU only, and in addition, not every AM3/AM3+ CPU can support this option to increase your system performance. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. ASRock UCC ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation.
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... item is set to adjust the value of CPU voltage. CPU Voltage It allows you adopt. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. AMD Application Power Management Application Power Management (APM) ensures that average power consumption over a thermally significant time period remains at or below the TDP... Frequency Multiplier For safety and system stability, it is set to [Manual], you to adjust the value of CPU NB voltage. AMD Turbo Core Technology This item appears only when the processor you to adjust CPU Active Core Control feature. Processor Maximum Voltage It will...
... item is set to adjust the value of CPU voltage. CPU Voltage It allows you adopt. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. AMD Application Power Management Application Power Management (APM) ensures that average power consumption over a thermally significant time period remains at or below the TDP... Frequency Multiplier For safety and system stability, it is set to [Manual], you to adjust the value of CPU NB voltage. AMD Turbo Core Technology This item appears only when the processor you to adjust CPU Active Core Control feature. Processor Maximum Voltage It will...
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Please set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. The default value is [Auto]. 60 The default value is [Enabled]. The default value is [Enabled]. Secure Virtual Machine When this option ..., and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. Core C6 Mode Use this item to enable or disable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. In the C1 power state, the processor maintains the context of the system caches....
Please set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. The default value is [Auto]. 60 The default value is [Enabled]. The default value is [Enabled]. Secure Virtual Machine When this option ..., and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. Core C6 Mode Use this item to enable or disable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. In the C1 power state, the processor maintains the context of the system caches....
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...feature. Use this item to install SATA ODD driver on SATA3_5 and SATA3_6 ports, please disable this item. Use this item to enable or disable AMD AHCI BIOS ROM. Use this item to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) feature. If you want to... enable or disable SATA IDE combined mode. AMD AHCI BIOS ROM Use this item to build RAID on SATA3_5 or SATA3_6 port. The default value is for SATA3_1 to adjust SATA Mode. ...
...feature. Use this item to install SATA ODD driver on SATA3_5 and SATA3_6 ports, please disable this item. Use this item to enable or disable AMD AHCI BIOS ROM. Use this item to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) feature. If you want to... enable or disable SATA IDE combined mode. AMD AHCI BIOS ROM Use this item to build RAID on SATA3_5 or SATA3_6 port. The default value is for SATA3_1 to adjust SATA Mode. ...
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... USB 3.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 Top: RJ-45 Top: SIDE SPK Center: REAR SPK FRONT LAN Top: LINE IN Center: AUDIO CODEC CMOS BATTERY AMD 990FX Chipset PCIE1 Super I/O PCIE2 990FX Extreme9 PCIE3 PCIE4 AMD SB950 Chipset SATA3_A1_A2 SATA3_5_6 SATA3_3_4 32Mb BIOS FRONT_1394 HD_AUDIO1 1 1 PCI1 RoHS IR1 1 1 PCIE5 COM1 PLED1 1 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 1 CLRCMOS1 HDLED RESET USB4_5... (PCI1) 38 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE4) 39 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3) 40 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2) 41 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1) 2 ASRock 990FX Extreme9 Motherboard English
... USB 3.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 Top: RJ-45 Top: SIDE SPK Center: REAR SPK FRONT LAN Top: LINE IN Center: AUDIO CODEC CMOS BATTERY AMD 990FX Chipset PCIE1 Super I/O PCIE2 990FX Extreme9 PCIE3 PCIE4 AMD SB950 Chipset SATA3_A1_A2 SATA3_5_6 SATA3_3_4 32Mb BIOS FRONT_1394 HD_AUDIO1 1 1 PCI1 RoHS IR1 1 1 PCIE5 COM1 PLED1 1 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 1 CLRCMOS1 HDLED RESET USB4_5... (PCI1) 38 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE4) 39 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3) 40 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2) 41 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1) 2 ASRock 990FX Extreme9 Motherboard English
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.../ X3 / X2 / Sempron processors - Digi Power Design - FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) - Max. Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 1.3 / 1.2 - Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM - Support for Socket AM3+ processors - Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 1) - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology - 4 x DDR3... - Supports CPU up to 140W - Premium Gold Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) - Supports THX TruStudioTM English 6 ASRock 990FX Extreme9 Motherboard Supports 8-Core CPU -
.../ X3 / X2 / Sempron processors - Digi Power Design - FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) - Max. Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 1.3 / 1.2 - Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM - Support for Socket AM3+ processors - Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 1) - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology - 4 x DDR3... - Supports CPU up to 140W - Premium Gold Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) - Supports THX TruStudioTM English 6 ASRock 990FX Extreme9 Motherboard Supports 8-Core CPU -
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...-On-LAN - Supports PXE I /O SATA3 USB 3.0 Connector - HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone - 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by AMD SB950, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, JBOD and RAID 5), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions - 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by ASMedia ASM1061, support NCQ, AHCI... power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector (Hi-Density Power Connector) - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) - 2 x USB 3.0 headers (support 4 USB 3.0 ports) 7 ASRock 990FX Extreme9 Motherboard English
...-On-LAN - Supports PXE I /O SATA3 USB 3.0 Connector - HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone - 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by AMD SB950, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, JBOD and RAID 5), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions - 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by ASMedia ASM1061, support NCQ, AHCI... power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector (Hi-Density Power Connector) - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) - 2 x USB 3.0 headers (support 4 USB 3.0 ports) 7 ASRock 990FX Extreme9 Motherboard English
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...for the compatible memory modules. You can use . 9 ASRock 990FX Extreme9 Motherboard English CAUTION! 1. When UCC feature is no ...a better price. Please be noted that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to 6MB, which means you want to adopt DDR3... / 7 / VistaTM. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 3. As long as a simple switch of the UEFI option "ASRock UCC", you adopt. For... Windows® 64-bit OS with AM3/AM3+ CPU only, and in addition, not every AM3/AM3+ CPU can unlock the extra CPU core to enjoy an instant performance boost. ASRock...
...for the compatible memory modules. You can use . 9 ASRock 990FX Extreme9 Motherboard English CAUTION! 1. When UCC feature is no ...a better price. Please be noted that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to 6MB, which means you want to adopt DDR3... / 7 / VistaTM. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 3. As long as a simple switch of the UEFI option "ASRock UCC", you adopt. For... Windows® 64-bit OS with AM3/AM3+ CPU only, and in addition, not every AM3/AM3+ CPU can unlock the extra CPU core to enjoy an instant performance boost. ASRock...
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... CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM, 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature. Please check AMD website for detailed installation guide. Please refer to enable CrossFireXTM feature. Combining a range of performance and image quality in any 3D ... 2 / VistaTM / 7 / 8 OS. 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature are properly seated on the slots. 23 ASRock 990FX Extreme9 Motherboard English If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will operate as 12-pipe cards while in a single PC.
... CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM, 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature. Please check AMD website for detailed installation guide. Please refer to enable CrossFireXTM feature. Combining a range of performance and image quality in any 3D ... 2 / VistaTM / 7 / 8 OS. 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature are properly seated on the slots. 23 ASRock 990FX Extreme9 Motherboard English If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will operate as 12-pipe cards while in a single PC.