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... control. You 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 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Support CD 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power...
... control. You 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 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Support CD 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power...
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...backup purpose, without written consent of such damages arising from any defect or error in the guide or product. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages... device complies with Part 15 of merchantability or fitness for identification or explanation and to infringe. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard English "Perchlorate Material-special handling may cause undesired operation. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this guide...
...backup purpose, without written consent of such damages arising from any defect or error in the guide or product. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages... device complies with Part 15 of merchantability or fitness for identification or explanation and to infringe. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard English "Perchlorate Material-special handling may cause undesired operation. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this guide...
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White) 22 Reset Switch (RSTBTN) 43 USB_PW2 Jumper 2 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard Blue) 18 Dr. Debug (LED) 39 SPI Flash Memory (8Mb) 19 Power LED Header (PLED1) 40 PCI Slot (PCI1) 20 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, ...
White) 22 Reset Switch (RSTBTN) 43 USB_PW2 Jumper 2 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard Blue) 18 Dr. Debug (LED) 39 SPI Flash Memory (8Mb) 19 Power LED Header (PLED1) 40 PCI Slot (PCI1) 20 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, ...
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... LED indications. TABLE for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Line In (No. 9) (No. 6) (No. 5) or Side Speaker (No. 8) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V 3 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard English LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Off No Link Off 10Mbps...
... LED indications. TABLE for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Line In (No. 9) (No. 6) (No. 5) or Side Speaker (No. 8) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V 3 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard English LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Off No Link Off 10Mbps...
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In "Advanced Options" screen, please check the item "Independent Headphone". 4 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard English For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon. Click "Jack" and then click "Configuration". ...
In "Advanced Options" screen, please check the item "Independent Headphone". 4 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard English For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon. Click "Jack" and then click "Configuration". ...
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... endurance. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be available on ASRock website as well. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Support CD 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power...
... endurance. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be available on ASRock website as well. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Support CD 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power...
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...Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2) - shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 4) - Supports Dual-link DVI with DVI and HDMI ports 6 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard English Supports HDCP function with max. ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in 128MB DDR3 1333/1200MHz SidePort Memory - Northbridge: AMD... 890GX - Support DDR3 1800(OC)/1600(OC)/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 6) - capacity of system memory:...
...Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2) - shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 4) - Supports Dual-link DVI with DVI and HDMI ports 6 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard English Supports HDCP function with max. ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in 128MB DDR3 1333/1200MHz SidePort Memory - Northbridge: AMD... 890GX - Support DDR3 1800(OC)/1600(OC)/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 6) - capacity of system memory:...
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... with DVI and HDMI ports - 7.1 CH HD Audio with LED - DAC with 110dB dynamic range (VIA® VT2020 Audio Codec) - Front panel audio connector English 7 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard Premium Blu-ray audio support -
... with DVI and HDMI ports - 7.1 CH HD Audio with LED - DAC with 110dB dynamic range (VIA® VT2020 Audio Codec) - Front panel audio connector English 7 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard Premium Blu-ray audio support -
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... Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 12) - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - OEM and Trial; ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 15) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 8 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - CPU Quiet Fan - CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control - Microsoft® Windows...
... Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 12) - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - OEM and Trial; ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 15) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 8 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - CPU Quiet Fan - CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control - Microsoft® Windows...
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...system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to change. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard English ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. The... and some CPU's hidden core may be done at your system. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 5. Please visit our website for the compatible memory modules. Please be less than 4GB for the reservation for...
...system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to change. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard English ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. The... and some CPU's hidden core may be done at your system. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 5. Please visit our website for the compatible memory modules. Please be less than 4GB for the reservation for...
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...on the same motherboard. 13. According to define the power consumption for more details. 10 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard English OC DNA literally tells you install the PC system. 15. ASRock Instant Flash is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. It helps you checking with others....overheat is a BIOS flash utility embedded in off mode condition. EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by ASRock, provides a convenient way for the user to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are required. According to update system BIOS without preparing...
...on the same motherboard. 13. According to define the power consumption for more details. 10 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard English OC DNA literally tells you install the PC system. 15. ASRock Instant Flash is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. It helps you checking with others....overheat is a BIOS flash utility embedded in off mode condition. EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by ASRock, provides a convenient way for the user to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are required. According to update system BIOS without preparing...
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... directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in , 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) motherboard. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 11 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard English Failure to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions...
... directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in , 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) motherboard. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 11 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard English Failure to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions...
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... (CPU_FAN1, see Page 2, No. 6). Then connect the CPU fan to improve heat dissipation. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to dissipate heat. English 12 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard Step 4. For proper installation, please kindly refer to a 90o angle. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to the instruction manuals of CPU...
... (CPU_FAN1, see Page 2, No. 6). Then connect the CPU fan to improve heat dissipation. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to dissipate heat. English 12 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard Step 4. For proper installation, please kindly refer to a 90o angle. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to the instruction manuals of CPU...
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... to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 3. otherwise, this motherboard, it is unable to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into DDR3 slot; English 13 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard see p.2 No.8), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be damaged. 5. It is recommended to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chiptype...
... to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 3. otherwise, this motherboard, it is unable to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into DDR3 slot; English 13 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard see p.2 No.8), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be damaged. 5. It is recommended to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chiptype...
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... the slot at both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 14 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard English Step 3. Step 1. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. Step 2. Installing a DIMM...
... the slot at both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 14 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard English Step 3. Step 1. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. Step 2. Installing a DIMM...
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... with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc, or used for later use . Step 4. Step 6. Replace the system cover. 15 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard English Keep the screws for PCI Express cards with screws. PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot; Blue) is completely seated on this motherboard. Therefore...
... with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc, or used for later use . Step 4. Step 6. Replace the system cover. 15 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard English Keep the screws for PCI Express cards with screws. PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot; Blue) is completely seated on this motherboard. Therefore...
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... ports cannot function at the same time. When one of them is enabled, the other one of the two monitors instead of both monitors. 16 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard English Connect DVI-D monitor cable to VGA/DVI-D port on the I/O panel, connect D-Sub monitor cable to VGA/D-Sub port on the I/O panel, or...
... ports cannot function at the same time. When one of them is enabled, the other one of the two monitors instead of both monitors. 16 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard English Connect DVI-D monitor cable to VGA/DVI-D port on the I/O panel, connect D-Sub monitor cable to VGA/D-Sub port on the I/O panel, or...
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... cards, you can easily enjoy the benefits of "Share Memory", [Auto], will be your card, one , two, three, four, five, six, seven and eight. 17 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard English Right-click the display icon and select "Attached", if necessary. If you do not adjust the BIOS setup, the default value of surround...
... cards, you can easily enjoy the benefits of "Share Memory", [Auto], will be your card, one , two, three, four, five, six, seven and eight. 17 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard English Right-click the display icon and select "Attached", if necessary. If you do not adjust the BIOS setup, the default value of surround...
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... a compliant display. Please refer to the steps below instruction for protecting digital entertainment content that the HDTV or LCD monitor you purchase is compatible. 18 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard English HDCP is supported on this motherboard. and the digital display, or receiver - Products compatible with high-definition HDCP encryption contents. Click the number...
... a compliant display. Please refer to the steps below instruction for protecting digital entertainment content that the HDTV or LCD monitor you purchase is compatible. 18 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard English HDCP is supported on this motherboard. and the digital display, or receiver - Products compatible with high-definition HDCP encryption contents. Click the number...
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... feature is supported with Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 / VistaTM / 7 OS. 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature are properly seated on the slots. 19 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard English For other Radeon graphics card to benefit from the CrossFireXTM multi-GPU platform. 2.
... feature is supported with Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 / VistaTM / 7 OS. 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature are properly seated on the slots. 19 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard English For other Radeon graphics card to benefit from the CrossFireXTM multi-GPU platform. 2.