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... the browsers listed above browsers, install the browser first and make it the default browser. If you must use one of all major events/alarms, memory cache management, drive event logging, logical drive maintenance, rebuild, and access to all programs. If you to install RAIDXpert on your CD-ROM drive. 3. You...
... the browsers listed above browsers, install the browser first and make it the default browser. If you must use one of all major events/alarms, memory cache management, drive event logging, logical drive maintenance, rebuild, and access to all programs. If you to install RAIDXpert on your CD-ROM drive. 3. You...
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Installation 14 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.1 CPU Installation 15 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 15 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 16 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 18 2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 19 2.6 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation ...
Installation 14 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.1 CPU Installation 15 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 15 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 16 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 18 2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 19 2.6 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation ...
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Advanced V8 + 2 Power Phase Design - FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) - Northbridge: AMD 890GX - Max. Built-in , 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm - Supports Dual-link DVI with max. Supports D-Sub with max. Support for Socket ...- resolution up to 2560x1600 @ 75Hz - Supports HDCP function with max. Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 4) - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics - All Solid Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 6) - DX10.1 class ...
Advanced V8 + 2 Power Phase Design - FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) - Northbridge: AMD 890GX - Max. Built-in , 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm - Supports Dual-link DVI with max. Supports D-Sub with max. Support for Socket ...- resolution up to 2560x1600 @ 75Hz - Supports HDCP function with max. Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 4) - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics - All Solid Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 6) - DX10.1 class ...
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...It should be malfunctioned. 2. Whether 1600MHz memory speed is supported depends on the AM3 CPU you want to adopt DDR3 1600 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on page 16 for details. 3. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 5. We are not responsible for proper... Windows® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation. 6. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which means you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 12 for possible damage caused by the chipset vendor...
...It should be malfunctioned. 2. Whether 1600MHz memory speed is supported depends on the AM3 CPU you want to adopt DDR3 1600 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on page 16 for details. 3. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 5. We are not responsible for proper... Windows® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation. 6. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which means you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 12 for possible damage caused by the chipset vendor...
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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) 41 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2; White) 31 Serial ... LAN Top: LINE IN Top: CTR BASS LAN PHY 1 USB_PW2 PCIE1 AMD 890GX Chipset CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN2 Bottom: MIC IN NEC MPD720200 PCIE2 Sideport memory 128MB PCI Express 2.0 Super I/O RoHS PCI1 Six-Core CPU Ready 8Mb BIOS NEC USB 3.0 PCIE3 890GX Extreme3 PCI2 CMOS BATTERY ErP/EuP Ready AMD SB850 Chipset AUDIO CODEC PCIE4 Designed...
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) 41 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2; White) 31 Serial ... LAN Top: LINE IN Top: CTR BASS LAN PHY 1 USB_PW2 PCIE1 AMD 890GX Chipset CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN2 Bottom: MIC IN NEC MPD720200 PCIE2 Sideport memory 128MB PCI Express 2.0 Super I/O RoHS PCI1 Six-Core CPU Ready 8Mb BIOS NEC USB 3.0 PCIE3 890GX Extreme3 PCI2 CMOS BATTERY ErP/EuP Ready AMD SB850 Chipset AUDIO CODEC PCIE4 Designed...
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...Slot) (White Slot) (White Slot) (1) Populated Populated - - (2) - - It is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 3. see p.11 No.8), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be damaged. 5. This motherboard also allows you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and... of white slots (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2). 2. In other words, install them on this motherboard, it is recommended to install two memory modules, for dual channel configuration, and please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four slots. 1. If you want to install them...
...Slot) (White Slot) (White Slot) (1) Populated Populated - - (2) - - It is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 3. see p.11 No.8), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be damaged. 5. This motherboard also allows you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and... of white slots (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2). 2. In other words, install them on this motherboard, it is recommended to install two memory modules, for dual channel configuration, and please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four slots. 1. If you want to install them...
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... PCI Express VGA cards on PCI Express VGA card driver to your system. Boot your system. Enter "UMA Frame Buffer Size" option to adjust the memory capability to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB] [256MB] or [512MB] to HDMI port on the I /O panel. When you use multiple monitors with ...Sub and HDMI) and external add-on each monitor. Please refer to the steps below. A. If you can adjust the parameters of the system memory. G. Please refer to the following steps to be designated as appropriate for details. 2. Then connect other monitor cables to apply these new values. ...
... PCI Express VGA cards on PCI Express VGA card driver to your system. Boot your system. Enter "UMA Frame Buffer Size" option to adjust the memory capability to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB] [256MB] or [512MB] to HDMI port on the I /O panel. When you use multiple monitors with ...Sub and HDMI) and external add-on each monitor. Please refer to the steps below. A. If you can adjust the parameters of the system memory. G. Please refer to the following steps to be designated as appropriate for details. 2. Then connect other monitor cables to apply these new values. ...
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...F000 shadow areas but closing SMRAM. Check if waking up the chipset, memory and other components before memory detection. Execute full memory sizing module. If memory sizing module not executed, start memory refresh and do memory sizing in PMM. Verify that flat mode is done including RTC and ...keyboard controller. Adjust policies and cache first 8MB. The Bootblock-Runtime interface module is moved to system memory and control is given to BIOS POST (ExecutePOSTKernel). 37 Store the Uncompressed pointer for reading the Dr. Debug codes. Give control...
...F000 shadow areas but closing SMRAM. Check if waking up the chipset, memory and other components before memory detection. Execute full memory sizing module. If memory sizing module not executed, start memory refresh and do memory sizing in PMM. Verify that flat mode is done including RTC and ...keyboard controller. Adjust policies and cache first 8MB. The Bootblock-Runtime interface module is moved to system memory and control is given to BIOS POST (ExecutePOSTKernel). 37 Store the Uncompressed pointer for reading the Dr. Debug codes. Give control...
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... optional ROMs. Initializes all available language, BIOS logo, and Silent logo modules. Install the POSTINT1Ch handler. See DIM Code Checkpoints section of chipset registers. Allocate memory for ADM. Activate ADM module. 38 Initialized CMOS as system timer. Initialize CH-0 as mentioned in the system that are the largest set up boot...
... optional ROMs. Initializes all available language, BIOS logo, and Silent logo modules. Install the POSTINT1Ch handler. See DIM Code Checkpoints section of chipset registers. Allocate memory for ADM. Activate ADM module. 38 Initialized CMOS as system timer. Initialize CH-0 as mentioned in the system that are the largest set up boot...
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...for displaying text information. 37 Displaying sign-on message, CPU information, setup key message, and any kind of the MTRR's. Display total memory in the system. 3C Mid POST initialization of ESCD in the system. A0 Check boot password if installed. Disables the system configuration display... if needed . 52 Updates CMOS memory size from base memory. 60 Initializes NUM-LOCK status and programs the KBD typematic rate. 75 Initialize Int-13 and prepare for IPL detection. 78 ...
...for displaying text information. 37 Displaying sign-on message, CPU information, setup key message, and any kind of the MTRR's. Display total memory in the system. 3C Mid POST initialization of ESCD in the system. A0 Check boot password if installed. Disables the system configuration display... if needed . 52 Updates CMOS memory size from base memory. 60 Initializes NUM-LOCK status and programs the KBD typematic rate. 75 Initialize Int-13 and prepare for IPL detection. 78 ...
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... hardware status Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the Operating System Security To set up the computer. The SPI Memory on . Please press or during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or...
... hardware status Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the Operating System Security To set up the computer. The SPI Memory on . Please press or during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or...
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... Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Tue 03/02/2010] BIOS Version : 890GX Extreme3 P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X2 555 Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 3200MHz Microcode Update : 100F43/10000B6 L1 Cache... Size : 256KB L2 Cache Size : 2048KB L3 Cache Size : 6144KB Total Memory DDR3_A1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_B2 : 1024MB with 128MB shared memory Single-Channel Memory Mode : 1024MB/667MHz DDR3_1333 : None : None : None Use [Enter], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure ...
... Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Tue 03/02/2010] BIOS Version : 890GX Extreme3 P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X2 555 Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 3200MHz Microcode Update : 100F43/10000B6 L1 Cache... Size : 256KB L2 Cache Size : 2048KB L3 Cache Size : 6144KB Total Memory DDR3_A1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_B2 : 1024MB with 128MB shared memory Single-Channel Memory Mode : 1024MB/667MHz DDR3_1333 : None : None : None Use [Enter], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure ...
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...]. CPU Voltage It allows you to adjust the value of the standard values as listed: [400MHz DDR3_800], [533MHz DDR3_1066], [667MHz DDR3_1333] and [800MHz DDR3_1600]. Memory Configuration Memory Clock This item can set by the code using [Auto]. However, for safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of...
...]. CPU Voltage It allows you to adjust the value of the standard values as listed: [400MHz DDR3_800], [533MHz DDR3_1066], [667MHz DDR3_1333] and [800MHz DDR3_1600]. Memory Configuration Memory Clock This item can set by the code using [Auto]. However, for safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of...
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... default value is [Auto]. 53 The default value is [Unganged]. Configuration options: [Unganged] and [Ganged]. Bank Interleaving Interleaving allows memory accesses to adjust TRTP values. The default value is [Auto]. TRCD Use this to [12CLK]. Configuration options: [Auto], [5CLK]...is [Auto]. Channel Interleaving It allows you to enable Channel Memory Interleaving. The default value is [Auto]. TRP Use this item to [7CLK]. Memory Timing BIOS SETUP UTILITY OC Tweaker Memory Timing Memory Controller Mode Power Down Enable Bank Interleaving Channel Interleaving CAS Latency...
... default value is [Auto]. 53 The default value is [Unganged]. Configuration options: [Unganged] and [Ganged]. Bank Interleaving Interleaving allows memory accesses to adjust TRTP values. The default value is [Auto]. TRCD Use this to [12CLK]. Configuration options: [Auto], [5CLK]...is [Auto]. Channel Interleaving It allows you to enable Channel Memory Interleaving. The default value is [Auto]. TRP Use this item to [7CLK]. Memory Timing BIOS SETUP UTILITY OC Tweaker Memory Timing Memory Controller Mode Power Down Enable Bank Interleaving Channel Interleaving CAS Latency...
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Please set this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory freq., and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. The default value is [Enabled]. Please note that enabling this item to [Disabled] if .... The default value is [Enabled]. Secure Virtual Machine When this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration Advanced CPU Configuration Cool 'n' Quiet Secure Virtual Machine Enhanced ...
Please set this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory freq., and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. The default value is [Enabled]. Please note that enabling this item to [Disabled] if .... The default value is [Enabled]. Secure Virtual Machine When this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration Advanced CPU Configuration Cool 'n' Quiet Secure Virtual Machine Enhanced ...
Quick Installation 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) 41 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2; Blue) 21 System ...
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) 41 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2; Blue) 21 System ...
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... 1) - resolution up to 1920x1200 (1080P) - resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 85Hz - capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 3) - 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Supports D-Sub with DVI and HDMI ports 6 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard English Built-in , 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 5) - 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue: single at x16 or dual...
... 1) - resolution up to 1920x1200 (1080P) - resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 85Hz - capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 3) - 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Supports D-Sub with DVI and HDMI ports 6 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard English Built-in , 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 5) - 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue: single at x16 or dual...
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... defined by the chipset vendor and is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which means you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 3 for details. 3. Power Management for possible damage caused by overclocking. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard English We are not responsible for USB 2.0 works...
... defined by the chipset vendor and is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which means you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 3 for details. 3. Power Management for possible damage caused by overclocking. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard English We are not responsible for USB 2.0 works...
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... in the slots of white slots (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2). 2. English 13 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard Blue slots; Dual Channel Memory Configurations DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 (Blue Slot) (Blue Slot) (1) Populated Populated (2) - - (3)* Populated Populated DDR3_A2 DDR3_B2 (White Slot) (White Slot) - - If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed in Dual Channel A (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1; otherwise, this...
... in the slots of white slots (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2). 2. English 13 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard Blue slots; Dual Channel Memory Configurations DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 (Blue Slot) (Blue Slot) (1) Populated Populated (2) - - (3)* Populated Populated DDR3_A2 DDR3_B2 (White Slot) (White Slot) - - If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed in Dual Channel A (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1; otherwise, this...
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... disable VGA/D-Sub function when the add-on VGA card is less than the total capability of "Share Memory", [Auto], will be your card, one , two, three, four, five, six, seven and eight. 17 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard English G. Please make sure that you wish to the steps below. A. E. F. Repeat steps... VGA cards, you have installed the drivers already, there is no need to enter BIOS setup. Enter "UMA Frame Buffer Size" option to adjust the memory capability to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB] [256MB] or [512MB] to set up a multi-monitor display. For Windows® XP / XP 64-...
... disable VGA/D-Sub function when the add-on VGA card is less than the total capability of "Share Memory", [Auto], will be your card, one , two, three, four, five, six, seven and eight. 17 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard English G. Please make sure that you wish to the steps below. A. E. F. Repeat steps... VGA cards, you have installed the drivers already, there is no need to enter BIOS setup. Enter "UMA Frame Buffer Size" option to adjust the memory capability to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB] [256MB] or [512MB] to set up a multi-monitor display. For Windows® XP / XP 64-...