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...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 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 63 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 65 3.4.6 Super IO Configuration 66 3.4.7...69 3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration 69 3.7 Security Screen 70 3.8 Exit Screen 71 4 . Software Support 72 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
...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 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 63 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 65 3.4.6 Super IO Configuration 66 3.4.7...69 3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration 69 3.7 Security Screen 70 3.8 Exit Screen 71 4 . Software Support 72 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
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... be subject to change without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 1. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to the hardware... our website for purchasing ASRock 890GX Extreme3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. 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 ...
... be subject to change without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 1. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to the hardware... our website for purchasing ASRock 890GX Extreme3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. 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 ...
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...-buffered memory (see CAUTION 1) - shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 2) - Supports HDMI Technology with max. Supports D-Sub with max. Six-Core CPU Ready - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Northbridge: AMD 890GX - Integrated AMD Radeon HD 4290 graphics - resolution up to 1920x1200 (1080P) - Supports HDCP function with max. 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics - Southbridge: AMD SB850...
...-buffered memory (see CAUTION 1) - shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 2) - Supports HDMI Technology with max. Supports D-Sub with max. Six-Core CPU Ready - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Northbridge: AMD 890GX - Integrated AMD Radeon HD 4290 graphics - resolution up to 1920x1200 (1080P) - Supports HDCP function with max. 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics - Southbridge: AMD SB850...
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...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 HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x Power LED header - 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 Port - 1 ... LED and SPEED LED) - 1 x IEEE 1394 Port - 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with LED - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback with DVI and HDMI ports - 7.1 CH HD Audio with 110dB dynamic range (VIA® VT2020 Audio...
...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 HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x Power LED header - 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 Port - 1 ... LED and SPEED LED) - 1 x IEEE 1394 Port - 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with LED - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback with DVI and HDMI ports - 7.1 CH HD Audio with 110dB dynamic range (VIA® VT2020 Audio...
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... 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 15) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 8 CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 11) - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control - CPU, VCCM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD - Instant Boot - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM...
... 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 15) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 8 CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 11) - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control - CPU, VCCM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD - Instant Boot - Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM...
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... / XP SP1 or SP2. 9. For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Please read the installation guide of ASRock OC Tuner. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 5. For Windows® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is a certain risk involved with AM3 CPU only, and in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology...
... / XP SP1 or SP2. 9. For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Please read the installation guide of ASRock OC Tuner. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 5. For Windows® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is a certain risk involved with AM3 CPU only, and in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology...
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... 13 ATX 12V Power Connector 8 5 (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.11 No. 2) 4 1 Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX ...13 Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it can support one IEEE 1394 header (FRONT_1394) on this motherboard. Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX 12V power ...
... 13 ATX 12V Power Connector 8 5 (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.11 No. 2) 4 1 Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX ...13 Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it can support one IEEE 1394 header (FRONT_1394) on this motherboard. Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX 12V power ...
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... encountered during POST. 85 Display errors to OS. A2 Takes care of chipset registers. 8D Build ACPI tables (if ACPI is supported) 8E Program the peripheral parameters. AC End of POST initialization of system management interrupt. Display total memory in the system. 3C Mid...Disable NMI as selected 90 Late POST initialization of chipset registers. Also, Check for displaying text information. 37 Displaying sign-on message, CPU information, setup key message, and any kind of the MTRR's. AA Uninstall POST INT1Ch vector and INT09h vector. 33 Initializes the silent...
... encountered during POST. 85 Display errors to OS. A2 Takes care of chipset registers. 8D Build ACPI tables (if ACPI is supported) 8E Program the peripheral parameters. AC End of POST initialization of system management interrupt. Display total memory in the system. 3C Mid...Disable NMI as selected 90 Late POST initialization of chipset registers. Also, Check for displaying text information. 37 Displaying sign-on message, CPU information, setup key message, and any kind of the MTRR's. AA Uninstall POST INT1Ch vector and INT09h vector. 33 Initializes the silent...
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...below steps. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [IDE]. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM /...want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit 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 a more stable...
...below steps. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [IDE]. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM /...want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit 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 a more stable...
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...of Processor Frequency and Processor Voltage. When UCC feature is supported with a better price. North Bridge Maximum Frequency It will boost to the quadcore CPU, and some CPU's hidden core may adjust the value of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you adopt. Final result is [All Cores].... Boot Failure Guard Count Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard. ASRock UCC ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to enjoy an instant performance boost. Please be disabled. Processor ...
...of Processor Frequency and Processor Voltage. When UCC feature is supported with a better price. North Bridge Maximum Frequency It will boost to the quadcore CPU, and some CPU's hidden core may adjust the value of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you adopt. Final result is [All Cores].... Boot Failure Guard Count Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard. ASRock UCC ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to enjoy an instant performance boost. Please be disabled. Processor ...
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...Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Please note that enabling this item to [Enabled]. Enhance Halt State All processors support the Halt State (C1). Configuration options: [Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled]. The C1 state is [Enabled]. In the C1 power state,... VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. 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. Please set this ...
...Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Please note that enabling this item to [Enabled]. Enhance Halt State All processors support the Halt State (C1). Configuration options: [Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled]. The C1 state is [Enabled]. In the C1 power state,... VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. 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. Please set this ...
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... and the BIOS software might be subject to the hardware installation. 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...ASRock's commitment to this manual occur, the updated version will be updated, the content of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to change without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock...
... and the BIOS software might be subject to the hardware installation. 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...ASRock's commitment to this manual occur, the updated version will be updated, the content of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to change without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock...
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... (see CAUTION 6) - shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 2) - Six-Core CPU Ready - Northbridge: AMD 890GX - Supports HDCP function with max. 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics - Supports HDMI Technology with DVI and HDMI ports 6 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard English white: x4 mode) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot - 3 x PCI slots - Supports ATITM Quad CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM, CrossFireXTM and Hybrid CrossFireXTM -
... (see CAUTION 6) - shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 2) - Six-Core CPU Ready - Northbridge: AMD 890GX - Supports HDCP function with max. 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics - Supports HDMI Technology with DVI and HDMI ports 6 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard English white: x4 mode) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot - 3 x PCI slots - Supports ATITM Quad CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM, CrossFireXTM and Hybrid CrossFireXTM -
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Realtek RTL8111E - Supports Wake-On-LAN - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback with DVI and HDMI ports ... - 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 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard Supports LAN Cable Detection I /O USB 3.0 SATA3 eSATA3 Connector - Premium Blu-ray audio support - Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x VGA/D-Sub Port - 1 x VGA/DVI-D Port - 1 x ...
Realtek RTL8111E - Supports Wake-On-LAN - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback with DVI and HDMI ports ... - 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 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard Supports LAN Cable Detection I /O USB 3.0 SATA3 eSATA3 Connector - Premium Blu-ray audio support - Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x VGA/D-Sub Port - 1 x VGA/DVI-D Port - 1 x ...
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... 11) - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - OEM and Trial; CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 15) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 8 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 9) - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 13) - Hybrid Booster...
... 11) - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - OEM and Trial; CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 15) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 8 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 9) - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 13) - Hybrid Booster...
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... maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor and is supported depends on our website for details. 3. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which means you can enjoy the upgrade CPU performance with a better price. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard English When UCC feature is enabled, the dual-core or...
... maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor and is supported depends on our website for details. 3. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which means you can enjoy the upgrade CPU performance with a better price. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard English When UCC feature is enabled, the dual-core or...
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Though this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, it to Pin 1-3. English 31 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard To use the 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13. 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 1 ... connector, 12 24 it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. 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 connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. If you adopt a traditional...
Though this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, it to Pin 1-3. English 31 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard To use the 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13. 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 1 ... connector, 12 24 it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. 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 connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. If you adopt a traditional...
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... Prepares the runtime language module. Disables the system configuration display if needed / requested. Save system context for displaying text information. ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard English 33 37 38 39 3A 3B 3C 40 50 52 60 75 78 7A 7C 84 85 87 8C 8D 8E... of chipset registers. Build ACPI tables (if ACPI is supported) Program the peripheral parameters. Check boot password if installed. Takes care of chipset registers. Initialize the CPU's before booting to OS Loader (typically INT19h). Prepare CPU for different BIOS modules. Deinitializes the ADM module. End ...
... Prepares the runtime language module. Disables the system configuration display if needed / requested. Save system context for displaying text information. ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard English 33 37 38 39 3A 3B 3C 40 50 52 60 75 78 7A 7C 84 85 87 8C 8D 8E... of chipset registers. Build ACPI tables (if ACPI is supported) Program the peripheral parameters. Check boot password if installed. Takes care of chipset registers. Initialize the CPU's before booting to OS Loader (typically INT19h). Prepare CPU for different BIOS modules. Deinitializes the ADM module. End ...
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English 38 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard B. A. 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 ...the "SATA Operation Mode" option to [IDE]. Please refer to the warning on page 9 for the possible overclocking risk before you want to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. B. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA3 HDDs without...
English 38 ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard B. A. 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 ...the "SATA Operation Mode" option to [IDE]. Please refer to the warning on page 9 for the possible overclocking risk before you want to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. B. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA3 HDDs without...