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... Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout 12 1.4 I/O Panel 13 2 . Installation 15 Pre-installation Precautions 15 2.1 CPU Installation 16 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 16 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 17 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 19 2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 20 2.6 ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 23 2.7 CrossFireXTM...
... Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout 12 1.4 I/O Panel 13 2 . Installation 15 Pre-installation Precautions 15 2.1 CPU Installation 16 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 16 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 17 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 19 2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 20 2.6 ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 23 2.7 CrossFireXTM...
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... AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Support DDR3 1866(OC)/1800(OC)/1600(OC)/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 6) - resolution up to 1920x1200 (1080P) - Supports D-Sub with max. Northbridge: AMD 890GX - Integrated AMD Radeon HD 4290 graphics - Three VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI - Support for Socket AM3...
... AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Support DDR3 1866(OC)/1800(OC)/1600(OC)/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 6) - resolution up to 1920x1200 (1080P) - Supports D-Sub with max. Northbridge: AMD 890GX - Integrated AMD Radeon HD 4290 graphics - Three VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI - Support for Socket AM3...
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..., which means you are idle without sacrificing computing performance. Whether 1866/1800/1600MHz memory speed is subject to the quad-core CPU, and some CPU's hidden core may be malfunctioned. 2. ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. For audio output,... system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for the compatible memory modules. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 When UCC feature is no such limitation. 6. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 5. The maximum shared memory size is defined by the...
..., which means you are idle without sacrificing computing performance. Whether 1866/1800/1600MHz memory speed is subject to the quad-core CPU, and some CPU's hidden core may be malfunctioned. 2. ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. For audio output,... system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for the compatible memory modules. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 When UCC feature is no such limitation. 6. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 5. The maximum shared memory size is defined by the...
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... T: USB0 B: USB1 LAN PHY RJ-45 LAN Top: LINE IN Top: CTR BASS CHA_FAN1 AMD 890GX PCIE1 Chipset PCI Express 2.0 PCIE2 USB 3.0 Hybrid CrossFire CMOS BATTERY 890GX Pro3 CHA_FAN3 Designed in Taipei Super I/O PCI1 PCIE3 ErP/EuP Ready AUDIO CODEC PCI2 RoHS PCI3 HD_AUDIO1 IR1 ...CPU Heatsink Retention Module 25 Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header 5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) (FRONT_1394, White) 6 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 26 SPI Flash Memory (32Mb) 7 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 27 USB 2.0 Header (USB10_11, Blue) 8 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 28 Clear CMOS Jumper ...
... T: USB0 B: USB1 LAN PHY RJ-45 LAN Top: LINE IN Top: CTR BASS CHA_FAN1 AMD 890GX PCIE1 Chipset PCI Express 2.0 PCIE2 USB 3.0 Hybrid CrossFire CMOS BATTERY 890GX Pro3 CHA_FAN3 Designed in Taipei Super I/O PCI1 PCIE3 ErP/EuP Ready AUDIO CODEC PCI2 RoHS PCI3 HD_AUDIO1 IR1 ...CPU Heatsink Retention Module 25 Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header 5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) (FRONT_1394, White) 6 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 26 SPI Flash Memory (32Mb) 7 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 27 USB 2.0 Header (USB10_11, Blue) 8 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 28 Clear CMOS Jumper ...
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... in DDR3_A1 and DDR3_A2, it is recommended to install identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1; If a pair of memory modules is NOT installed in the same Dual Channel, for example, installing a pair of the same color. otherwise, this motherboard, it is ...words, install them in Dual Channel B (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2; see p.12 No.8) or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots of memory modules in all four slots. Dual Channel Memory Configurations DDR3_A1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_B2 (Blue Slot) (White Slot) (Blue Slot) (White Slot) (1) Populated - If you always need...
... in DDR3_A1 and DDR3_A2, it is recommended to install identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1; If a pair of memory modules is NOT installed in the same Dual Channel, for example, installing a pair of the same color. otherwise, this motherboard, it is ...words, install them in Dual Channel B (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2; see p.12 No.8) or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots of memory modules in all four slots. Dual Channel Memory Configurations DDR3_A1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_B2 (Blue Slot) (White Slot) (Blue Slot) (White Slot) (1) Populated - If you always need...
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...the I /O panel, or connect HDMI monitor cable to apply these new values. Press to enable the function of "Share Memory", [Auto], will be your system. Enter "Share Memory" option to adjust the memory capability to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB] [256MB] or [512MB] to enter UEFI setup. Set up a surround display... monitor. Right-click the display icon in the Display Properties dialog that the value you can adjust the parameters of the system memory. Select the display icon identified by the number one monitor will always be Primary, and all additional monitors will disable VGA/D-Sub...
...the I /O panel, or connect HDMI monitor cable to apply these new values. Press to enable the function of "Share Memory", [Auto], will be your system. Enter "Share Memory" option to adjust the memory capability to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB] [256MB] or [512MB] to enter UEFI setup. Set up a surround display... monitor. Right-click the display icon in the Display Properties dialog that the value you can adjust the parameters of the system memory. Select the display icon identified by the number one monitor will always be Primary, and all additional monitors will disable VGA/D-Sub...
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... Bridge initialization (North Bridge module specific) Pre-Memory North Bridge initialization (North Bridge module specific) Pre-memory South Bridge initialization is used Power on. Programming memory timing information Memory initialization. Configuring memory Memory initialization (other) Reserved for ASL (see the diagrams below ) Memory Installed CPU post-memory initialization is started Pre-memory South Bridge initialization (South Bridge module specific...
... Bridge initialization (North Bridge module specific) Pre-Memory North Bridge initialization (North Bridge module specific) Pre-memory South Bridge initialization is used Power on. Programming memory timing information Memory initialization. Configuring memory Memory initialization (other) Reserved for ASL (see the diagrams below ) Memory Installed CPU post-memory initialization is started Pre-memory South Bridge initialization (South Bridge module specific...
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SPD reading has failed Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed Memory initialization error. Invalid memory size or memory modules do not match Memory initialization error. No usable memory detected Unspecified memory initialization error Memory not installed Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro-code is not...
SPD reading has failed Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed Memory initialization error. Invalid memory size or memory modules do not match Memory initialization error. No usable memory detected Unspecified memory initialization error Memory not installed Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error CPU micro-code is not...
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... POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. The SPI Memory on . You may not exactly match what you see on your system.
... POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. The SPI Memory on . You may not exactly match what you see on your system.
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...] to [2000MHz]. CPU Frequency (MHz) Use this option to adjust NB frequency. DRAM Configuration DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. NB Voltage It allows you to adjust the value of CPU voltage. DRAM Timing Control 50 If it...
...] to [2000MHz]. CPU Frequency (MHz) Use this option to adjust NB frequency. DRAM Configuration DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. NB Voltage It allows you to adjust the value of CPU voltage. DRAM Timing Control 50 If it...
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Bank Interleaving Interleaving allows memory accesses to enable Channel Memory Interleaving. The default is [HASH 2]. Max: 2N. RAS# Cycle Time (tRC) Use this item to change RAS# Cycle Time (tRC) Auto/Manual setting. RAS to ...
Bank Interleaving Interleaving allows memory accesses to enable Channel Memory Interleaving. The default is [HASH 2]. Max: 2N. RAS# Cycle Time (tRC) Use this item to change RAS# Cycle Time (tRC) Auto/Manual setting. RAS to ...
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... thermal control mechanism to keep the CPU from the chipset. Please note that enabling this item to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. The default value is [Enabled]. Please set to [Enabled]. The default value is [Auto]. 54 In the C1... Windows® 7 / VistaTM and want to enable this function, please set this option is set this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to [Disable] if above issue occurs. The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and ...
... thermal control mechanism to keep the CPU from the chipset. Please note that enabling this item to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. The default value is [Enabled]. Please set to [Enabled]. The default value is [Auto]. 54 In the C1... Windows® 7 / VistaTM and want to enable this function, please set this option is set this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to [Disable] if above issue occurs. The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and ...
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... "Internal Graphics Mode" to adjust PCIE3 Link ASPM. This option only appears when you to [UMA]. The default value is [Auto]. Share Memory This allows you to set this item to enable or disable the Surround View feature or Hybrid CrossFireXTM feature. Onboard HDMI HD Audio This allows... you to enable or disable the onboard HDMI HD Audio in AMD 890GX. The default value is [UMA]. Configuration options: [Disabled], [L0s], [L1] and [L0s & L1]. Surround View This allows you use Dual-link DVI ...
... "Internal Graphics Mode" to adjust PCIE3 Link ASPM. This option only appears when you to [UMA]. The default value is [Auto]. Share Memory This allows you to set this item to enable or disable the Surround View feature or Hybrid CrossFireXTM feature. Onboard HDMI HD Audio This allows... you to enable or disable the onboard HDMI HD Audio in AMD 890GX. The default value is [UMA]. Configuration options: [Disabled], [L0s], [L1] and [L0s & L1]. Surround View This allows you use Dual-link DVI ...
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... (PCIE2; White) 20 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, White) 40 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 21 Power LED Header (PLED1) 2 ASRock 890GX Pro3 Motherboard White) 31 Serial Port Connector (COM1) 10 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 32 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 11 Northbridge Controller 33 ...CPU Heatsink Retention Module 25 Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header 5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) (FRONT_1394, White) 6 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 26 SPI Flash Memory (32Mb) 7 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 27 USB 2.0 Header (USB10_11, Blue) 8 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 28 Clear CMOS Jumper ...
... (PCIE2; White) 20 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, White) 40 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 21 Power LED Header (PLED1) 2 ASRock 890GX Pro3 Motherboard White) 31 Serial Port Connector (COM1) 10 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 32 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 11 Northbridge Controller 33 ...CPU Heatsink Retention Module 25 Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header 5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) (FRONT_1394, White) 6 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 26 SPI Flash Memory (32Mb) 7 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 27 USB 2.0 Header (USB10_11, Blue) 8 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 28 Clear CMOS Jumper ...
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...DVI-D and HDMI - Supports 8-Core CPU - Northbridge: AMD 890GX - Max. Max. resolution up to 1920x1200 (1080P) - Supports Dual-link DVI with max. Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 4) - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 1) - 4 + 1 Power Phase Design ...Sub with max. Supports HDCP function with max. capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 6) - Supports HDMI Technology with DVI and HDMI ports English 6 ASRock 890GX Pro3 Motherboard DX10.1 class iGPU, Shader Model 4.1 - shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 5) - 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot...
...DVI-D and HDMI - Supports 8-Core CPU - Northbridge: AMD 890GX - Max. Max. resolution up to 1920x1200 (1080P) - Supports Dual-link DVI with max. Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 4) - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 1) - 4 + 1 Power Phase Design ...Sub with max. Supports HDCP function with max. capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 6) - Supports HDMI Technology with DVI and HDMI ports English 6 ASRock 890GX Pro3 Motherboard DX10.1 class iGPU, Shader Model 4.1 - shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 5) - 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot...
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..., you can load the OC profile to their own system to change. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 ASRock 890GX Pro3 Motherboard English Please be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono...
..., you can load the OC profile to their own system to change. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 ASRock 890GX Pro3 Motherboard English Please be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono...
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... the same color. White slots; 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. Populated (3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated * For the configuration (3), please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in the slots of memory modules in the DDR3 DIMM slots on DDR3_A2...
... the same color. White slots; 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. Populated (3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated * For the configuration (3), please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in the slots of memory modules in the DDR3 DIMM slots on DDR3_A2...
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Please refer to install them again. 5. Boot your card, one , two, three, four, five and six. 18 ASRock 890GX Pro3 Motherboard English If you have installed the drivers already, there is no need to page 16 for proper expansion card installation procedures for ...to your primary monitor, and then select "Primary". D. Please refer to the following steps to the corresponding connectors of VGA/D-sub. Enter "Share Memory" option to adjust the memory capability to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB] [256MB] or [512MB] to this monitor". F. Right-click the display icon and select "Attached...
Please refer to install them again. 5. Boot your card, one , two, three, four, five and six. 18 ASRock 890GX Pro3 Motherboard English If you have installed the drivers already, there is no need to page 16 for proper expansion card installation procedures for ...to your primary monitor, and then select "Primary". D. Please refer to the following steps to the corresponding connectors of VGA/D-sub. Enter "Share Memory" option to adjust the memory capability to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB] [256MB] or [512MB] to this monitor". F. Right-click the display icon and select "Attached...
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... Bridge module specific) OEM pre-memory initialization codes Memory initialization. Programming memory timing information Memory initialization. Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data reading Memory initialization. Configuring memory Memory initialization (other) Reserved for ASL (see the diagrams below ) Memory Installed CPU post-memory initialization is started CPU post-memory initialization. System Management Mode (SMM) initialization 33 ASRock 890GX Pro3 Motherboard English Cache initialization CPU post...
... Bridge module specific) OEM pre-memory initialization codes Memory initialization. Programming memory timing information Memory initialization. Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data reading Memory initialization. Configuring memory Memory initialization (other) Reserved for ASL (see the diagrams below ) Memory Installed CPU post-memory initialization is started CPU post-memory initialization. System Management Mode (SMM) initialization 33 ASRock 890GX Pro3 Motherboard English Cache initialization CPU post...
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... available Recovery capsule is not found Invalid recovery capsule Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization English 34 ASRock 890GX Pro3 Motherboard SPD reading has failed Memory initialization error. 0x37 0x38 0x39 0x3A 0x3B 0x3C 0x3D 0x3E 0x3F-0x4E 0x4F 0x50 0x51 0x52 0x53 0x54 0x55 0x56 0x57 0x58...
... available Recovery capsule is not found Invalid recovery capsule Reserved for future AMI error codes DXE Core is started NVRAM initialization English 34 ASRock 890GX Pro3 Motherboard SPD reading has failed Memory initialization error. 0x37 0x38 0x39 0x3A 0x3B 0x3C 0x3D 0x3E 0x3F-0x4E 0x4F 0x50 0x51 0x52 0x53 0x54 0x55 0x56 0x57 0x58...