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... 4.1 Install Operating System 72 4.2 Support CD Information 72 4.2.1 Running Support CD 72 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 72 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 72 4.2.4 Contact Information 72 4 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 48 3.1 Introduction 48 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 48 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 49 3.2 Main Screen 49 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 50 3.4 Advanced Screen 58 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 59 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 60 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 62...
... 4.1 Install Operating System 72 4.2 Support CD Information 72 4.2.1 Running Support CD 72 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 72 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 72 4.2.4 Contact Information 72 4 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 48 3.1 Introduction 48 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 48 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 49 3.2 Main Screen 49 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 50 3.4 Advanced Screen 58 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 59 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 60 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 62...
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... If you for specific information about the model you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 880G Extreme3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock 880G Extreme3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 880G Extreme3 Support CD 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x eSATA3 Bracket (Optional) 1 x I/O .... 1. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice.
... If you for specific information about the model you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 880G Extreme3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock 880G Extreme3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 880G Extreme3 Support CD 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x eSATA3 Bracket (Optional) 1 x I/O .... 1. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice.
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... up to 1920x1200 (1080P) - Supports Dual-link DVI with DVI and HDMI ports 6 resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 85Hz - Supports HDCP function with max. Six-Core CPU Ready - Supports CPU up to 140W - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics - ... x 9.6-in 128MB DDR3 1333(OC)/1200MHz SidePort Memory - Max. shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 1) - Supports HDMI Technology with max. Supports D-Sub with max. All Solid Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) - Three ...
... up to 1920x1200 (1080P) - Supports Dual-link DVI with DVI and HDMI ports 6 resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 85Hz - Supports HDCP function with max. Six-Core CPU Ready - Supports CPU up to 140W - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics - ... x 9.6-in 128MB DDR3 1333(OC)/1200MHz SidePort Memory - Max. shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 1) - Supports HDMI Technology with max. Supports D-Sub with max. All Solid Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) - Three ...
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... 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Front panel audio connector 7 CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Premium Blu-ray audio support - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports LAN Cable Detection I /O USB 3.0 SATA3 eSATA3 Connector -... eSATA3 6.0 Gb/s connector through the Bundled eSATA3 Bracket - 2 x Ready-to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x eSATA2 Connector - 1 x eSATA3 Connector through the bundled eSATA3 bracket, supports NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions - 6 x SATA3 6.0Gb/s connectors - 1 x IR header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x IEEE 1394 header - 1 x ...
... 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Front panel audio connector 7 CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Premium Blu-ray audio support - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports LAN Cable Detection I /O USB 3.0 SATA3 eSATA3 Connector -... eSATA3 6.0 Gb/s connector through the Bundled eSATA3 Bracket - 2 x Ready-to -Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x eSATA2 Connector - 1 x eSATA3 Connector through the bundled eSATA3 bracket, supports NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions - 6 x SATA3 6.0Gb/s connectors - 1 x IR header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x IEEE 1394 header - 1 x ...
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... Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 10) - Explorer, AMD Fusion, ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 14) - Hybrid Booster: - CPU Quiet Fan - Supports jumperfree - Instant Boot - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Trial) Unique Feature - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 9) - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit...
... Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 10) - Explorer, AMD Fusion, ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 14) - Hybrid Booster: - CPU Quiet Fan - Supports jumperfree - Instant Boot - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Trial) Unique Feature - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 9) - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit...
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...shared memory size is defined by overclocking. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. When UCC feature is enabled, the dual-core or triple-core CPU will boost to enjoy an instant performance boost...responsible for details. 3. ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read the installation guide of ASRock OC Tuner. If you can support this motherboard, please refer to change. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 5. Please check...
...shared memory size is defined by overclocking. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. When UCC feature is enabled, the dual-core or triple-core CPU will boost to enjoy an instant performance boost...responsible for details. 3. ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read the installation guide of ASRock OC Tuner. If you can support this motherboard, please refer to change. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 5. Please check...
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...one IEEE 1394 port. 34 CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.11 No. 6) 1 2 3 4 Please connect the CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to Pin 1-3. Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can support one IEEE 1394 header (...FRONT_1394) on this motherboard. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it can ...
...one IEEE 1394 port. 34 CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.11 No. 6) 1 2 3 4 Please connect the CPU fan cable to this connector and match the black wire to Pin 1-3. Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can support one IEEE 1394 header (...FRONT_1394) on this motherboard. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it can ...
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...AC End of POST initialization of chipset registers. 8D Build ACPI tables (if ACPI is supported) 8E Program the peripheral parameters. Fill the free area in memory test. A8 Prepare CPU for Int 19 boot. Deinitializes the ADM module. Allocates memory for IPL detection. 78... POST initialization of chipset registers. B1 Save system context for different BIOS modules. Initializes the Microsoft IRQ Routing Table. Initialize the CPU's before booting to the user and gets the user response for error. 87 Execute BIOS setup if needed before boot, which includes...
...AC End of POST initialization of chipset registers. 8D Build ACPI tables (if ACPI is supported) 8E Program the peripheral parameters. Fill the free area in memory test. A8 Prepare CPU for Int 19 boot. Deinitializes the ADM module. Allocates memory for IPL detection. 78... POST initialization of chipset registers. B1 Save system context for different BIOS modules. Initializes the Microsoft IRQ Routing Table. Initialize the CPU's before booting to the user and gets the user response for error. 87 Execute BIOS setup if needed before boot, which includes...
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... untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to [AHCI]. Please refer to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. B. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM...option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to the warning on your system. 2.19 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...
... untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to [AHCI]. Please refer to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. B. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM...option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to the warning on your system. 2.19 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...
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.... Boot Failure Guard Count Enable or disable the feature of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you can enjoy the upgrade CPU performance with AM3 CPU only, and in addition, not every AM3 CPU can support this function because some CPU, including quad-core CPU, can also increase L3 cache size up to 6MB, which means you adopt...
.... Boot Failure Guard Count Enable or disable the feature of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you can enjoy the upgrade CPU performance with AM3 CPU only, and in addition, not every AM3 CPU can support this function because some CPU, including quad-core CPU, can also increase L3 cache size up to 6MB, which means you adopt...
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... lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. The default value is [Auto]. Enhance Halt State All processors support the Halt State (C1). Configuration options: [Auto], [BSP Only] and [All Cores]. 59 Please set this item to system stability or ...Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Cool 'n' Quiet Use this option is set this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory freq., and lead to [Disabled] if above issue occurs. Please note that enabling this item to enable or disable AMD's ...
... lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. The default value is [Auto]. Enhance Halt State All processors support the Halt State (C1). Configuration options: [Auto], [BSP Only] and [All Cores]. 59 Please set this item to system stability or ...Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Cool 'n' Quiet Use this option is set this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory freq., and lead to [Disabled] if above issue occurs. Please note that enabling this item to enable or disable AMD's ...
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... may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 880G Extreme3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock 880G Extreme3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 880G Extreme3 Support CD 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x eSATA3 Bracket (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 ASRock 880G Extreme3 Motherboard English Chapter 3 and 4 contain the...
... may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 880G Extreme3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock 880G Extreme3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 880G Extreme3 Support CD 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x eSATA3 Bracket (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 ASRock 880G Extreme3 Motherboard English Chapter 3 and 4 contain the...
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... CAUTION 5) - 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue: single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode; capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 4) - Max. Supports HDMI Technology with DVI and HDMI ports 6 ASRock 880G Extreme3 Motherboard English Six-Core CPU Ready - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 6) - shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 3) - 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots...
... CAUTION 5) - 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue: single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode; capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 4) - Max. Supports HDMI Technology with DVI and HDMI ports 6 ASRock 880G Extreme3 Motherboard English Six-Core CPU Ready - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 6) - shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 3) - 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots...
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PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports Wake-On-LAN - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x VGA/D-Sub...- 6 x SATA3 6.0Gb/s connectors - 1 x IR header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x IEEE 1394 header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x Power LED header - Front panel audio connector English 7 ASRock 880G Extreme3 Motherboard Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback with DVI and HDMI ports - 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection - Premium Blu-ray audio...
PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports Wake-On-LAN - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x VGA/D-Sub...- 6 x SATA3 6.0Gb/s connectors - 1 x IR header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x IEEE 1394 header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x Power LED header - Front panel audio connector English 7 ASRock 880G Extreme3 Motherboard Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback with DVI and HDMI ports - 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection - Premium Blu-ray audio...
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... product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 8 ASRock 880G Extreme3 Motherboard Supports jumperfree - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 9) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Explorer, AMD Fusion, ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - Trial) Unique Feature - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 12) - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 10) - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus...
... product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 8 ASRock 880G Extreme3 Motherboard Supports jumperfree - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 9) - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Explorer, AMD Fusion, ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - Trial) Unique Feature - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 12) - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 10) - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus...
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... such limitation. 6. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 ASRock 880G Extreme3 Motherboard English Please be malfunctioned. 2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 5. For Windows® OS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in addition, not every AM3 CPU can unlock the extra CPU core to the memory support list on the AM3 CPU you to surveil...
... such limitation. 6. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 ASRock 880G Extreme3 Motherboard English Please be malfunctioned. 2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 5. For Windows® OS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in addition, not every AM3 CPU can unlock the extra CPU core to the memory support list on the AM3 CPU you to surveil...
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...Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, it can support one IEEE 1394 header (FRONT_1394) on this motherboard. English 31 ASRock 880G Extreme3 Motherboard Though this connector. To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along ... 10) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. If you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX...
...Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, it can support one IEEE 1394 header (FRONT_1394) on this motherboard. English 31 ASRock 880G Extreme3 Motherboard Though this connector. To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along ... 10) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. If you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX...
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...input at config display if needed before boot, which includes the programming of chipset registers. Build ACPI tables (if ACPI is supported) Program the peripheral parameters. Clean-up work needed . Takes care of chipset registers. Fill the free area in system RAM...system configuration screen if enabled. Prepare CPU for ACPI. Wait for different BIOS modules. Uninstall POST INT1Ch vector and INT09h vector. Deinitializes the ADM module. End of POST initialization of the MTRR's. Save system context for OS boot including final MTRR values. ASRock 880G Extreme3 Motherboard
...input at config display if needed before boot, which includes the programming of chipset registers. Build ACPI tables (if ACPI is supported) Program the peripheral parameters. Clean-up work needed . Takes care of chipset registers. Fill the free area in system RAM...system configuration screen if enabled. Prepare CPU for ACPI. Wait for different BIOS modules. Uninstall POST INT1Ch vector and INT09h vector. Deinitializes the ADM module. End of POST initialization of the MTRR's. Save system context for OS boot including final MTRR values. ASRock 880G Extreme3 Motherboard
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...during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to [AHCI]. B. English 38 ASRock 880G Extreme3 Motherboard STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7...Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. Please refer to the warning on your system. 2.15 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...
...during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to [AHCI]. B. English 38 ASRock 880G Extreme3 Motherboard STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7...Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. Please refer to the warning on your system. 2.15 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...