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All rights reserved. 1 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 User Manual Version 1.0 Published November 2010 Copyright©2010 ASRock INC.
All rights reserved. 1 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 User Manual Version 1.0 Published November 2010 Copyright©2010 ASRock INC.
User Manual
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...please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS ...and endurance. Introduction Thank you are using. 1. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.2-in, 24.4 cm x 18.3 cm) ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data ...
...please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS ...and endurance. Introduction Thank you are using. 1. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.2-in, 24.4 cm x 18.3 cm) ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data ...
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... profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of ASRock Inc. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may cause undesired operation. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Motherboard English In no responsibility for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages...
... profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of ASRock Inc. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may cause undesired operation. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Motherboard English In no responsibility for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages...
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... 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) 2 ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Motherboard Motherboard Layout (785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3) English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 15 System Panel Header (PANEL1, White) 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 16 Secondary SATAII Connector 3 CPU Heatsink Retention Module (SATAII_2...
... 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) 2 ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Motherboard Motherboard Layout (785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3) English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 15 System Panel Header (PANEL1, White) 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 16 Secondary SATAII Connector 3 CPU Heatsink Retention Module (SATAII_2...
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... and rear output devices playbacks two different audio streams simultaneously", and click "ok". Please refer to below for the software setting of Multi-Streaming. I/O Panel (785GM-GS3) 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) * 3 RJ-45 Port 4 Line In (Light Blue) 5 Line Out (Lime).... Set "Speaker Configuration" to the LAN port. For Windows® 7 / VistaTM: After restarting your system. 3 ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Motherboard English LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Off No...
... and rear output devices playbacks two different audio streams simultaneously", and click "ok". Please refer to below for the software setting of Multi-Streaming. I/O Panel (785GM-GS3) 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) * 3 RJ-45 Port 4 Line In (Light Blue) 5 Line Out (Lime).... Set "Speaker Configuration" to the LAN port. For Windows® 7 / VistaTM: After restarting your system. 3 ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Motherboard English LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Off No...
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... output" to the LAN port. For Windows® XP: After restarting your system. Then reboot your system. 4 ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Motherboard English Please refer to the table below steps for the LAN port LED indications. I/O Panel (785GM-S3) 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) * 3 RJ-45 Port 4 Line In (Light Blue) 5 Line Out...
... output" to the LAN port. For Windows® XP: After restarting your system. Then reboot your system. 4 ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Motherboard English Please refer to the table below steps for the LAN port LED indications. I/O Panel (785GM-S3) 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) * 3 RJ-45 Port 4 Line In (Light Blue) 5 Line Out...
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...-by-step guide to quality and endurance. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.2-in, 24.4 cm x 18.3 cm) ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Motherboard English In this manual will be updated...
...-by-step guide to quality and endurance. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.2-in, 24.4 cm x 18.3 cm) ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Motherboard English In this manual will be updated...
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...2) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 60Hz Audio - 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) LAN - 785GM-GS3 Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111E, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - 785GM-S3 Realtek PCIEx1 LAN 8105EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 5) - Micro ATX Form Factor... - AMD LIVE!TM Ready - Supports Wake-On-LAN Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Serial Port: COM1 - 1 x VGA Port 6 ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Motherboard English 1.2 Specifications Platform -
...2) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 60Hz Audio - 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) LAN - 785GM-GS3 Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111E, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - 785GM-S3 Realtek PCIEx1 LAN 8105EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 5) - Micro ATX Form Factor... - AMD LIVE!TM Ready - Supports Wake-On-LAN Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Serial Port: COM1 - 1 x VGA Port 6 ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Motherboard English 1.2 Specifications Platform -
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... Temperature Sensing - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) - 8Mb AMI BIOS - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 9) - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 14) - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore English 7 ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Motherboard Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Unique Feature Hardware Monitor - 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports...
... Temperature Sensing - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) - 8Mb AMI BIOS - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 9) - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 14) - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore English 7 ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Motherboard Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Unique Feature Hardware Monitor - 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports...
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...risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is supported depends on the AM3 CPU you to surveil your system by overclocking. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com English 8 ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Motherboard OS - Overclocking may be done at your hardware devices to change. We are not responsible for possible damage caused... on this motherboard, please refer to SATAII connector, please read the installation guide of memory modules on page 27 of ASRock OC Tuner. If you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to SATAII connector directly. 7. It is a user-friendly...
...risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is supported depends on the AM3 CPU you to surveil your system by overclocking. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com English 8 ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Motherboard OS - Overclocking may be done at your hardware devices to change. We are not responsible for possible damage caused... on this motherboard, please refer to SATAII connector, please read the installation guide of memory modules on page 27 of ASRock OC Tuner. If you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to SATAII connector directly. 7. It is a user-friendly...
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... or WiFi networks, then you the most up-do is capable of. ASRock AIWI is no longer only available at Wii. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/Aiwi/index.asp 9 ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Motherboard English 8. Please be shared and worked on the same motherboard. 11...the operating system and simplifies the complicated recording process of Intelligent Energy Saver. To use FAT32/16/12 file system. 10. ASRock AIWI utility introduces a new way of output phases to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance...
... or WiFi networks, then you the most up-do is capable of. ASRock AIWI is no longer only available at Wii. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/Aiwi/index.asp 9 ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Motherboard English 8. Please be shared and worked on the same motherboard. 11...the operating system and simplifies the complicated recording process of Intelligent Energy Saver. To use FAT32/16/12 file system. 10. ASRock AIWI utility introduces a new way of output phases to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance...
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...ready power supply selection, we recommend you can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience than 50% under 1.00W in off (S5). ASRock APP Charger. 12. With APP Charger driver installed, you checking with the power supply manufacturer for you resume the system, please check... simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPod/iPad Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for more details. 10 ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Motherboard English To meet the standard of charging your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend ...
...ready power supply selection, we recommend you can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience than 50% under 1.00W in off (S5). ASRock APP Charger. 12. With APP Charger driver installed, you checking with the power supply manufacturer for you resume the system, please check... simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPod/iPad Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for more details. 10 ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Motherboard English To meet the standard of charging your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend ...
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.... 5. When placing screws into it on the carpet or the like. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 11 ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Motherboard English Failure to do not touch the ICs. 4. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before you install or...
.... 5. When placing screws into it on the carpet or the like. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 11 ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Motherboard English Failure to do not touch the ICs. 4. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before you install or...
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... the lever up to improve heat dissipation. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to a 90o angle. English 12 ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Motherboard
... the lever up to improve heat dissipation. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to a 90o angle. English 12 ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Motherboard
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... power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Step 3. It is properly seated. 13 ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Motherboard Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory...
... power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Step 3. It is properly seated. 13 ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Motherboard Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory...
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..., SATA2 card, etc. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is used for PCI Express cards with screws. 14 ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Motherboard English Step 3.
..., SATA2 card, etc. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is used for PCI Express cards with screws. 14 ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Motherboard English Step 3.
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...-on PCI Express VGA cards on each monitor. Install the ATITM PCI Express VGA cards on PCI Express VGA card driver to this monitor". 15 ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Motherboard English VGA port 3. Boot your system. Enter "Share Memory" option to adjust the memory capability to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB] [256MB] or [512MB] to...
...-on PCI Express VGA cards on each monitor. Install the ATITM PCI Express VGA cards on PCI Express VGA card driver to this monitor". 15 ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Motherboard English VGA port 3. Boot your system. Enter "Share Memory" option to adjust the memory capability to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB] [256MB] or [512MB] to...
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... , two and three. A. B. Click "OK" to save your monitors that you would like to the steps below. Click "Apply" or "OK" to another. 16 ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Motherboard English Repeat steps A through E for the diaplay icon identified by the number three. 6. Set the "Screen Resolution" and "Color Quality" as appropriate for the...
... , two and three. A. B. Click "OK" to save your monitors that you would like to the steps below. Click "Apply" or "OK" to another. 16 ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Motherboard English Repeat steps A through E for the diaplay icon identified by the number three. 6. Set the "Screen Resolution" and "Color Quality" as appropriate for the...
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... the latest information. Connect the monitor cable to PCIE2 slot (blue). Step 5. Restart your system. Boot into OS. English ATI Catalyst Control Center 17 ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Motherboard Step 6. Please visit our website for updated information. Install one compatible PCI Express graphics card to the correspondent connector on the PCI Express graphics...
... the latest information. Connect the monitor cable to PCIE2 slot (blue). Step 5. Restart your system. Boot into OS. English ATI Catalyst Control Center 17 ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Motherboard Step 6. Please visit our website for updated information. Install one compatible PCI Express graphics card to the correspondent connector on the PCI Express graphics...
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... CrossFireTM Step 8. Click "Yes" to infringe. * For further information of ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM technology, please check AMD website for up dates and details. 18 ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Motherboard English Step 9. Then you can freely enjoy the benefit of HybridTM CrossFireXTM feature. * Hybrid CrossFireXTM appearing here is a registered trademark of ATITM Technologies Inc...
... CrossFireTM Step 8. Click "Yes" to infringe. * For further information of ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM technology, please check AMD website for up dates and details. 18 ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Motherboard English Step 9. Then you can freely enjoy the benefit of HybridTM CrossFireXTM feature. * Hybrid CrossFireXTM appearing here is a registered trademark of ATITM Technologies Inc...