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... (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in Storage Configuration to set the BIOS option in , 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock 890GX Pro3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 890GX Pro3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to BIOS...
... (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in Storage Configuration to set the BIOS option in , 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock 890GX Pro3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 890GX Pro3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to BIOS...
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... for a particular purpose. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in this guide. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of ... and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may appear in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock 890GX Pro3 Motherboard English
... for a particular purpose. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in this guide. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of ... and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may appear in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock 890GX Pro3 Motherboard English
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... (SATAIII_2, White) 36 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3; White) 20 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, White) 40 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 21 Power LED Header (PLED1) 2 ASRock 890GX Pro3 Motherboard Blue) 19 Dr. Debug (LED) 39 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1; Motherboard Layout English 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 22 System Panel Header (PANEL1...
... (SATAIII_2, White) 36 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3; White) 20 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, White) 40 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 21 Power LED Header (PLED1) 2 ASRock 890GX Pro3 Motherboard Blue) 19 Dr. Debug (LED) 39 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1; Motherboard Layout English 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 22 System Panel Header (PANEL1...
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... the table below 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 Pro3 Motherboard English
... the table below 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 Pro3 Motherboard English
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..." and then you are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use front panel audio. *** eSATA3 connector supports SATA Gen3 in cable 1M. English 4 ASRock 890GX Pro3 Motherboard Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". After restarting your computer, you will find "Mixer" tool on your system...
..." and then you are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use front panel audio. *** eSATA3 connector supports SATA Gen3 in cable 1M. English 4 ASRock 890GX Pro3 Motherboard Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". After restarting your computer, you will find "Mixer" tool on your system...
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.../support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 890GX Pro3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock 890GX Pro3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 890GX Pro3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 ASRock 890GX Pro3 Motherboard English 1. Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model you require technical support related to quality and endurance. In...
.../support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 890GX Pro3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock 890GX Pro3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 890GX Pro3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 ASRock 890GX Pro3 Motherboard English 1. Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model you require technical support related to quality and endurance. In...
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.../800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 2) - DX10.1 class iGPU, Shader Model 4.1 - All Solid Capacitor design - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 4) - Northbridge: AMD 890GX - resolution up to 1920x1200 (1080P) - Supports D-Sub with DVI and HDMI ports English 6 ASRock 890GX Pro3 Motherboard
.../800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 2) - DX10.1 class iGPU, Shader Model 4.1 - All Solid Capacitor design - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 4) - Northbridge: AMD 890GX - resolution up to 1920x1200 (1080P) - Supports D-Sub with DVI and HDMI ports English 6 ASRock 890GX Pro3 Motherboard
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... connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback with DVI and HDMI ports - 7.1 CH HD Audio with LED 7 ASRock 890GX Pro3 Motherboard English Premium Blu-ray audio support -
... connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback with DVI and HDMI ports - 7.1 CH HD Audio with LED 7 ASRock 890GX Pro3 Motherboard English Premium Blu-ray audio support -
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... (see CAUTION 13) - Turbo UCC Hardware - We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. 8 ASRock 890GX Pro3 Motherboard OEM and Trial; ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 14) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 15) - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64...SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - Supports "Plug and Play" - Explorer, AMD Fusion, ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your own risk...
... (see CAUTION 13) - Turbo UCC Hardware - We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. 8 ASRock 890GX Pro3 Motherboard OEM and Trial; ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 14) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 15) - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64...SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - Supports "Plug and Play" - Explorer, AMD Fusion, ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your own risk...
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... you want to get the same OC settings. In OC DNA, you can save your OC settings as a simple switch of your friends. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 ASRock 890GX Pro3 Motherboard English Please read the installation guide of memory modules on page 38 for the latest information. 7. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory...
... you want to get the same OC settings. In OC DNA, you can save your OC settings as a simple switch of your friends. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 ASRock 890GX Pro3 Motherboard English Please read the installation guide of memory modules on page 38 for the latest information. 7. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory...
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... APP Charger driver installed, you can update your iPhone/iPod touch as iPhone/iPod/iPad Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for you desire a faster, less restricted way of the device. 10 ASRock 890GX Pro3 Motherboard English ASRock motherboards are exclusively equipped with friends on the property of charging your PC and apple devices via...
... APP Charger driver installed, you can update your iPhone/iPod touch as iPhone/iPod/iPad Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for you desire a faster, less restricted way of the device. 10 ASRock 890GX Pro3 Motherboard English ASRock motherboards are exclusively equipped with friends on the property of charging your PC and apple devices via...
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... EuP, the total AC power of the system or damage the CPU. 15. Before you checking with the power supply manufacturer for more details. 11 ASRock 890GX Pro3 Motherboard English To meet the standard of 5v standby power efficiency is higher than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of the...
... EuP, the total AC power of the system or damage the CPU. 15. Before you checking with the power supply manufacturer for more details. 11 ASRock 890GX Pro3 Motherboard English To meet the standard of 5v standby power efficiency is higher than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of the...
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..., peripherals, and/or components. 1. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 12 ASRock 890GX Pro3 Motherboard English 2. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in , 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) motherboard. Doing so may...
..., peripherals, and/or components. 1. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 12 ASRock 890GX Pro3 Motherboard English 2. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in , 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) motherboard. Doing so may...
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... Down And Lock The Socket Lever 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. English 13 ASRock 890GX Pro3 Motherboard Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to dissipate heat. The CPU fits only in place. Then connect the CPU fan to the instruction...
... Down And Lock The Socket Lever 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. English 13 ASRock 890GX Pro3 Motherboard Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to dissipate heat. The CPU fits only in place. Then connect the CPU fan to the instruction...
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... set of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. English 14 ASRock 890GX Pro3 Motherboard see p.2 No.8) or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2; You may be activated. This motherboard also allows you to the...
... set of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. English 14 ASRock 890GX Pro3 Motherboard see p.2 No.8) or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2; You may be activated. This motherboard also allows you to the...
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Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 15 ASRock 890GX Pro3 Motherboard English It will cause permanent damage to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Align a DIMM on the slot ...
Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 15 ASRock 890GX Pro3 Motherboard English It will cause permanent damage to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Align a DIMM on the slot ...
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Blue) is already installed in a chassis). Installing an expansion card Step 1. Replace the system cover. 16 ASRock 890GX Pro3 Motherboard English PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot; PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that have ...
Blue) is already installed in a chassis). Installing an expansion card Step 1. Replace the system cover. 16 ASRock 890GX Pro3 Motherboard English PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot; PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that have ...
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...-protected video from our support CD to your system and restart your system boots. When you can freely enjoy the benefits of both monitors. 17 ASRock 890GX Pro3 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. VGA...
...-protected video from our support CD to your system and restart your system boots. When you can freely enjoy the benefits of both monitors. 17 ASRock 890GX Pro3 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. VGA...
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... total capability of the multi-monitor according to this monitor". Click the "Identify" button to your card, one , two, three, four, five and six. 18 ASRock 890GX Pro3 Motherboard English When you wish to install them again. 5. D. G. Please refer to the corresponding connectors of VGA/D-sub. Then connect other monitor cables to page...
... total capability of the multi-monitor according to this monitor". Click the "Identify" button to your card, one , two, three, four, five and six. 18 ASRock 890GX Pro3 Motherboard English When you wish to install them again. 5. D. G. Please refer to the corresponding connectors of VGA/D-sub. Then connect other monitor cables to page...
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... the number "2" icon. C. The placement of display icons determines how you would like to use HDCP function with this motherboard, you purchase is compatible. 19 ASRock 890GX Pro3 Motherboard English To use . HDCP stands for High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection, a specification developed by the number three, four, five and six. 6. D. Click and drag...
... the number "2" icon. C. The placement of display icons determines how you would like to use HDCP function with this motherboard, you purchase is compatible. 19 ASRock 890GX Pro3 Motherboard English To use . HDCP stands for High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection, a specification developed by the number three, four, five and six. 6. D. Click and drag...