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... 36 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 36 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 37 3.2 Main Screen 37 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 38 3.4 Advanced Screen 46 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 47 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 48 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 50 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 51 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 53 3.4.6 Super IO Configuration 54 3.4.7...57 3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration 57 3.7 Security Screen 58 3.8 Exit Screen 59 4 . Software Support 60 4.1 Install Operating System 60 4.2 Support CD Information 60 4.2.1 Running Support CD 60 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 60 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 60 4.2.4 Contact Information 60 4
... 36 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 36 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 37 3.2 Main Screen 37 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 38 3.4 Advanced Screen 46 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 47 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 48 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 50 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 51 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 53 3.4.6 Super IO Configuration 54 3.4.7...57 3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration 57 3.7 Security Screen 58 3.8 Exit Screen 59 4 . Software Support 60 4.1 Install Operating System 60 4.2 Support CD Information 60 4.2.1 Running Support CD 60 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 60 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 60 4.2.4 Contact Information 60 4
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... chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 890GM Pro3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.0-in, 24.4 cm x 22.9 cm) ASRock 890GM Pro3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 890GM Pro3 Support CD 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data ...ASRock's commitment to this manual will be subject to the hardware installation. Introduction Thank you are using. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to quality and endurance. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock...
... chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 890GM Pro3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.0-in, 24.4 cm x 22.9 cm) ASRock 890GM Pro3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 890GM Pro3 Support CD 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data ...ASRock's commitment to this manual will be subject to the hardware installation. Introduction Thank you are using. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to quality and endurance. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock...
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... (see CAUTION 4) - Southbridge: AMD SB850 - Integrated AMD Radeon HD 4290 graphics - Built-in , 24.4 cm x 22.9 cm - Supports Dual-link DVI with max. Six-Core CPU Ready - Three VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Northbridge: AMD 890GX - shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 2) - resolution up to 2560x1600 @ 75Hz...
... (see CAUTION 4) - Southbridge: AMD SB850 - Integrated AMD Radeon HD 4290 graphics - Built-in , 24.4 cm x 22.9 cm - Supports Dual-link DVI with max. Six-Core CPU Ready - Three VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Northbridge: AMD 890GX - shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 2) - resolution up to 2560x1600 @ 75Hz...
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...-On-LAN - HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in/ Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 8) - 8Mb AMI BIOS - Supports "Plug and Play" - CPU VID, VCCM, NB Voltage Multi-adjustment 7 CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Front...
...-On-LAN - HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in/ Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 8) - 8Mb AMI BIOS - Supports "Plug and Play" - CPU VID, VCCM, NB Voltage Multi-adjustment 7 CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Front...
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OEM and Trial; Trial) Unique Feature - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 12) - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 10) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - Support CD - Instant Boot - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 11) - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP Media Center...
OEM and Trial; Trial) Unique Feature - Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 12) - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 10) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - Support CD - Instant Boot - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 11) - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP Media Center...
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...1600MHz memory speed is no such limitation. 6. For Windows® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is supported depends on page 12 for the operation procedures of ASRock OC Tuner. The maximum shared memory size is defined by hardware monitor function and overclock .... 7. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 5. The voltage regulator can unlock the extra CPU core to enjoy an instant performance boost. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. For...
...1600MHz memory speed is no such limitation. 6. For Windows® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is supported depends on page 12 for the operation procedures of ASRock OC Tuner. The maximum shared memory size is defined by hardware monitor function and overclock .... 7. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 5. The voltage regulator can unlock the extra CPU core to enjoy an instant performance boost. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. For...
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... FAN_SPEED_CONTROL match the black wire to the ground pin. This IEEE 1394 header can support one IEEE 1394 header (FRONT_1394) on this motherboard, please connect it can work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard. If you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power... supply to Pin 1-3. Besides one default IEEE 1394 port on the I/O panel, there is one IEEE 1394 port. 27 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.
... FAN_SPEED_CONTROL match the black wire to the ground pin. This IEEE 1394 header can support one IEEE 1394 header (FRONT_1394) on this motherboard, please connect it can work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard. If you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power... supply to Pin 1-3. Besides one default IEEE 1394 port on the I/O panel, there is one IEEE 1394 port. 27 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.
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... [Auto] to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk before you want to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM /... VistaTM 64-bit OS 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 can operate under a more stable ...
... [Auto] to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk before you want to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM /... VistaTM 64-bit OS 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 can operate under a more stable ...
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... always be malfunctioned. Boot Failure Guard Count Enable or disable the feature of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you can support this function because some CPU, including quad-core CPU, can also increase L3 cache size up to keep the default value for reference. Please be disabled...American Megatrends, Inc. 39 Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to the quadcore CPU, and some CPU's hidden core may adjust the value of Boot Failure Guard. ASRock UCC ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. When UCC feature is [All Cores]. The default value is enabled,...
... always be malfunctioned. Boot Failure Guard Count Enable or disable the feature of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you can support this function because some CPU, including quad-core CPU, can also increase L3 cache size up to keep the default value for reference. Please be disabled...American Megatrends, Inc. 39 Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to the quadcore CPU, and some CPU's hidden core may adjust the value of Boot Failure Guard. ASRock UCC ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. When UCC feature is [All Cores]. The default value is enabled,...
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... item to [Disabled] if above issue occurs. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. The C1 state is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from the chipset. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration Advanced CPU Configuration Cool 'n' Quiet Secure Virtual Machine Enhanced Halt State L3 Cache Allocation BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Auto] [Enabled...
... item to [Disabled] if above issue occurs. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. The C1 state is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from the chipset. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration Advanced CPU Configuration Cool 'n' Quiet Secure Virtual Machine Enhanced Halt State L3 Cache Allocation BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Auto] [Enabled...
Quick Installation Guide
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... Contents ASRock 890GM Pro3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.0-in, 24.4 cm x 22.9 cm) ASRock 890GM Pro3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 890GM Pro3 Support CD 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 ASRock 890GM Pro3 Motherboard English In this manual will be subject to change without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 1. ASRock...
... Contents ASRock 890GM Pro3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.0-in, 24.4 cm x 22.9 cm) ASRock 890GM Pro3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 890GM Pro3 Support CD 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 ASRock 890GM Pro3 Motherboard English In this manual will be subject to change without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 1. ASRock...
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... Shader Model 4.1 - Max. Supports HDMI Technology with max. 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics - Support for Socket AM3 processors: AMD ...Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 5) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue @ x16 mode) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Max. capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 2) - resolution up to 2560x1600 @ 75Hz - Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback with DVI and HDMI ports 6 ASRock 890GM Pro3...
... Shader Model 4.1 - Max. Supports HDMI Technology with max. 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics - Support for Socket AM3 processors: AMD ...Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 5) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue @ x16 mode) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot - 2 x PCI slots - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Max. capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 2) - resolution up to 2560x1600 @ 75Hz - Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback with DVI and HDMI ports 6 ASRock 890GM Pro3...
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... Audio Jack: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in/ Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 8) - 8Mb AMI BIOS - CPU VID, VCCM, NB Voltage Multi-adjustment 7 ASRock 890GM Pro3 Motherboard English DAC with 110dB dynamic range (VIA® VT2020 Audio Codec) - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Realtek RTL8111E - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports "Plug and Play" - AMI Legal BIOS -
... Audio Jack: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in/ Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 8) - 8Mb AMI BIOS - CPU VID, VCCM, NB Voltage Multi-adjustment 7 ASRock 890GM Pro3 Motherboard English DAC with 110dB dynamic range (VIA® VT2020 Audio Codec) - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Realtek RTL8111E - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports "Plug and Play" - AMI Legal BIOS -
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... done at your system. OEM and Trial; English 8 ASRock 890GM Pro3 Motherboard Turbo 25 / Turbo 30 GPU Overclocking Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit compliant Certifications - Support CD - We are not responsible for possible damage...
... done at your system. OEM and Trial; English 8 ASRock 890GM Pro3 Motherboard Turbo 25 / Turbo 30 GPU Overclocking Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit compliant Certifications - Support CD - We are not responsible for possible damage...
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.... Please check the table on page 13 for proper installation. 4. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 ASRock 890GM Pro3 Motherboard English ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. For Windows® OS with a better price. For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. To use Intelligent Energy...
.... Please check the table on page 13 for proper installation. 4. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 ASRock 890GM Pro3 Motherboard English ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. For Windows® OS with a better price. For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. To use Intelligent Energy...
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... there is one IEEE 1394 port. 24 ASRock 890GM Pro3 Motherboard English Chassis and Power Fan Connectors (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 9) (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 32) Please connect the fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to the CPU Fan Connector 1 (4-pin CPU_FAN1) 2 3... No. 8) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply 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, please connect it to this connector. 1 13 Though this...
... there is one IEEE 1394 port. 24 ASRock 890GM Pro3 Motherboard English Chassis and Power Fan Connectors (3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 9) (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 32) Please connect the fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to the CPU Fan Connector 1 (4-pin CPU_FAN1) 2 3... No. 8) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply 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, please connect it to this connector. 1 13 Though this...
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...7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on your system. 2.12 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.... Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to [IDE]. Please refer to the warning on your system. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. A. Enter BIOS SETUP...BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. English 26 ASRock 890GM Pro3 Motherboard
...7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on your system. 2.12 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.... Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to [IDE]. Please refer to the warning on your system. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. A. Enter BIOS SETUP...BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. English 26 ASRock 890GM Pro3 Motherboard