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... information of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Quick Installation Guide ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield...
... information of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Quick Installation Guide ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield...
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... adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this guide are used only for informational use only and subject to the implied...or copyrights of their respective companies, and are furnished for identification or explanation and to infringe. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard English Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any ...
... adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this guide are used only for informational use only and subject to the implied...or copyrights of their respective companies, and are furnished for identification or explanation and to infringe. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard English Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any ...
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... Port Connector (COM1) 14 SATA2 Connector (SATAII_2 (PORT 1), Blue) 30 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2; Blue) 16 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, White) 32 Northbridge Controller 2 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard Blue) 15 SATA2 Connector (SATAII_1 (PORT 0), Blue) 31 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1; Motherboard Layout English 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 17 System Panel...
... Port Connector (COM1) 14 SATA2 Connector (SATAII_2 (PORT 1), Blue) 30 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2; Blue) 16 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, White) 32 Northbridge Controller 2 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard Blue) 15 SATA2 Connector (SATAII_1 (PORT 0), Blue) 31 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1; Motherboard Layout English 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 17 System Panel...
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... audio streams simultaneously", and click "ok". Then reboot your system. Please refer to below for the software setting of Multi-Streaming. Then reboot your system. 3 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard English Please refer to the table below steps for the LAN port LED indications. I/O Panel 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) * 3 RJ-45...
... audio streams simultaneously", and click "ok". Then reboot your system. Please refer to below for the software setting of Multi-Streaming. Then reboot your system. 3 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard English Please refer to the table below steps for the LAN port LED indications. I/O Panel 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) * 3 RJ-45...
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... you require technical support related to the hardware installation. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Quick Installation Guide ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard English In case any modifications of this manual occur...
... you require technical support related to the hardware installation. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Quick Installation Guide ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard English In case any modifications of this manual occur...
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... to 1920x1200 @ 75Hz - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN - Supports Wake-On-LAN 5 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard English Solid Capacitor for CPU power - Supports D-Sub with max. FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) - Max. Support DDR3 1866(OC)/1600(OC)/1333/1066/800...
... to 1920x1200 @ 75Hz - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN - Supports Wake-On-LAN 5 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard English Solid Capacitor for CPU power - Supports D-Sub with max. FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) - Max. Support DDR3 1866(OC)/1600(OC)/1333/1066/800...
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... EJ168A, support USB 1.0/2.0/3.0 up to -Use USB 3.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - OEM and Trial; ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - OEM) 6 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard HD Audio Jack: Line in header - AMI Legal BIOS - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU, VCCM, NB Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus...
... EJ168A, support USB 1.0/2.0/3.0 up to -Use USB 3.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - OEM and Trial; ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - OEM) 6 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard HD Audio Jack: Line in header - AMI Legal BIOS - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU, VCCM, NB Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus...
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...CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control - We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - English 7 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 18) * For detailed product information... the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third-party overclocking tools. ASRock Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 17) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 8) - Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to the...
...CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control - We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - English 7 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 18) * For detailed product information... the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third-party overclocking tools. ASRock Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 17) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 8) - Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to the...
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...support list on this motherboard, please refer to get the best system performance under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard English Please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 13 for the operation procedures of... ASRock OC Tuner. The voltage regulator can also connect SATA hard disk to provide exceptional power saving and improve ...
...support list on this motherboard, please refer to get the best system performance under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard English Please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 13 for the operation procedures of... ASRock OC Tuner. The voltage regulator can also connect SATA hard disk to provide exceptional power saving and improve ...
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... may depend on the property of . With OC DNA, you keep in Flash ROM. ASRock Instant Flash is capable of the device. 9 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard English OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by ASRock, provides a convenient way for you to access ASRock Instant Flash. Simply installing the APP Charger driver, it is a BIOS flash utility...
... may depend on the property of . With OC DNA, you keep in Flash ROM. ASRock Instant Flash is capable of the device. 9 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard English OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by ASRock, provides a convenient way for you to access ASRock Instant Flash. Simply installing the APP Charger driver, it is a BIOS flash utility...
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... While CPU overheat is not recommended to extend their lifespan. 16. According to define the power consumption for more details. 10 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard English It also shortens the loading time of previously visited websites, making web surfing faster than the recommended CPU bus frequencies ...is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. And it back again. To meet the standard of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. 14. ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which data streams you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard ...
... While CPU overheat is not recommended to extend their lifespan. 16. According to define the power consumption for more details. 10 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard English It also shortens the loading time of previously visited websites, making web surfing faster than the recommended CPU bus frequencies ...is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. And it back again. To meet the standard of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. 14. ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which data streams you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard ...
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... cord from the power supply. Whenever you install or remove any component. 2. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 11 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard English When placing screws into it on the carpet or the like.
... cord from the power supply. Whenever you install or remove any component. 2. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 11 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard English When placing screws into it on the carpet or the like.
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.... The CPU fits only in place. The lever clicks on the socket while you install the CPU into the socket to dissipate heat. English 12 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard Step 4. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. When the CPU is locked. Lever 90° Up STEP 1: Lift Up The Socket Lever CPU Golden Triangle Socker Corner...
.... The CPU fits only in place. The lever clicks on the socket while you install the CPU into the socket to dissipate heat. English 12 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard Step 4. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. When the CPU is locked. Lever 90° Up STEP 1: Lift Up The Socket Lever CPU Golden Triangle Socker Corner...
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... both ends fully snap back in the DDR3 DIMM slots to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. It is properly seated. 13 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 960GM/U3S3 FX motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Step 2. Unlock a DIMM slot by...
... both ends fully snap back in the DDR3 DIMM slots to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. It is properly seated. 13 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 960GM/U3S3 FX motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Step 2. Unlock a DIMM slot by...
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... slot and 2 PCI Express slots on the slot. Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express cards with screws. 14 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard English Step 2. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There is unplugged. PCI slots: PCI slots are used for the card before you intend...
... slot and 2 PCI Express slots on the slot. Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express cards with screws. 14 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard English Step 2. 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There is unplugged. PCI slots: PCI slots are used for the card before you intend...
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..., the content will be displayed only in one of the two monitors instead of the add-on PCI Express VGA card on PCIE2 slot. 15 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard English Then you can drive same or different display contents. Please refer to page 14 for proper expansion card installation procedures for DVI-D and...
..., the content will be displayed only in one of the two monitors instead of the add-on PCI Express VGA card on PCIE2 slot. 15 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard English Then you can drive same or different display contents. Please refer to page 14 for proper expansion card installation procedures for DVI-D and...
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... [32MB], [64MB], [128MB] [256MB] or [512MB] to your system. Right-click the display icon in the Display Properties dialog that you wish to another. 16 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard English F. Repeat steps C through C for the diaplay icon identified by the number one monitor to be designated as appropriate for the second monitor. D. Click...
... [32MB], [64MB], [128MB] [256MB] or [512MB] to your system. Right-click the display icon in the Display Properties dialog that you wish to another. 16 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard English F. Repeat steps C through C for the diaplay icon identified by the number one monitor to be designated as appropriate for the second monitor. D. Click...
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..., or transmitter - Products compatible with high-definition HDCP encryption contents. Due to the increase in manufacturers employing HDCP in their equipment, it is compatible. 17 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard English and the digital display, or receiver - such as a monitor, television or projector. Please refer to below instruction for protecting digital entertainment content that...
..., or transmitter - Products compatible with high-definition HDCP encryption contents. Due to the increase in manufacturers employing HDCP in their equipment, it is compatible. 17 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard English and the digital display, or receiver - such as a monitor, television or projector. Please refer to below instruction for protecting digital entertainment content that...
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...USB only. Find the CIR header located next to the USB 2.0 header (as below procedures for the motherboard support list: http://www.asrock.com 18 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard Install Multi-Angle CIR Receiver to connect it on the market. 3. Please do not use the rear USB bracket to the ...Angle CIR Receiver cannot successfully receive the infrared signals from MCE Remote Controller, please try to install it before you boot the system. * ASRock Smart Remote is compatible with CIR header. Only one of the front USB port can receive the multi-direction infrared signals (top, down and...
...USB only. Find the CIR header located next to the USB 2.0 header (as below procedures for the motherboard support list: http://www.asrock.com 18 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard Install Multi-Angle CIR Receiver to connect it on the market. 3. Please do not use the rear USB bracket to the ...Angle CIR Receiver cannot successfully receive the infrared signals from MCE Remote Controller, please try to install it before you boot the system. * ASRock Smart Remote is compatible with CIR header. Only one of the front USB port can receive the multi-direction infrared signals (top, down and...
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... power cord from the power supply. 2.7 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins. English 19 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard However, please do the clearCMOS action.
... power cord from the power supply. 2.7 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are "Short" when jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins. English 19 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard However, please do the clearCMOS action.