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... 4.1 Install Operating System 56 4.2 Support CD Information 56 4.2.1 Running Support CD 56 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 56 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 56 4.2.4 Contact Information 56 4 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 37 3.1 Introduction 37 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 37 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 38 3.2 Main Screen 38 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 39 3.4 Advanced Screen 43 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 44 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 45 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 46...
... 4.1 Install Operating System 56 4.2 Support CD Information 56 4.2.1 Running Support CD 56 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 56 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 56 4.2.4 Contact Information 56 4 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 37 3.1 Introduction 37 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 37 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 38 3.2 Main Screen 38 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 39 3.4 Advanced Screen 43 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 44 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 45 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 46...
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... control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. 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 5 You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without...
... control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. 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 5 You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without...
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... memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 5) - shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 4) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue @ x16 mode) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot - 1 x PCI slot - Supports D-Sub with max. Supports THX TruStudioTM - Northbridge: AMD 760G - Supports Wake-On-LAN 6 Supports 8-Core CPU - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - DX10 class iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0 - Dual VGA Output...
... memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 5) - shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 4) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue @ x16 mode) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot - 1 x PCI slot - Supports D-Sub with max. Supports THX TruStudioTM - Northbridge: AMD 760G - Supports Wake-On-LAN 6 Supports 8-Core CPU - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - DX10 class iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0 - Dual VGA Output...
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.../LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) - 8Mb AMI BIOS - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - AMI Legal BIOS - Supports PXE I /O SATA3 USB3 Connector BIOS Feature Support CD - Supports LAN Cable Detection - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power...
.../LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) - 8Mb AMI BIOS - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - AMI Legal BIOS - Supports PXE I /O SATA3 USB3 Connector BIOS Feature Support CD - Supports LAN Cable Detection - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power...
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... page 36 for the operation procedures of output phases to SATAII connector directly. 7. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8. Please visit our website for proper installation. 3. Whether 1866/1600MHz memory ... can also connect SATA hard disk to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. Please check AMD website for the latest information. 6. For Windows® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings. Before...
... page 36 for the operation procedures of output phases to SATAII connector directly. 7. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8. Please visit our website for proper installation. 3. Whether 1866/1600MHz memory ... can also connect SATA hard disk to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. Please check AMD website for the latest information. 6. For Windows® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings. Before...
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...Header (SPEAKER 1, White) 32 Northbridge Controller 12 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 23 4 5 19.8cm (7.8-in) Design in Taipei ErP/EuP Ready Support 8-Core CPU AM3+ ATX12V1 CPU_FAN1 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard AT X P W R 1 24.4cm (9.6-in) DDR3 1866 VGA1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-...3.0 PCIE1 AMD 760G Chipset PWR_FAN1 SATA3_1 SATA3_2 SATAII_4 (PORT 3) AUDIO CODEC Super I/O COM1 1 RoHS HD_AUDIO1 1 CD1 1 LPT1 SATA3 6Gb/s PCIE2 960GM/U3S3 FX CMOS BATTERY 8Mb BIOS PCI1 CLRCMOS1 1 IR1 1 USB6_7 1 1 CIR1 USB8_9 1 AMD SB710 Chipset SATAII_3 (PORT 2) CHA_FAN1 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1...
...Header (SPEAKER 1, White) 32 Northbridge Controller 12 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 23 4 5 19.8cm (7.8-in) Design in Taipei ErP/EuP Ready Support 8-Core CPU AM3+ ATX12V1 CPU_FAN1 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard AT X P W R 1 24.4cm (9.6-in) DDR3 1866 VGA1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-...3.0 PCIE1 AMD 760G Chipset PWR_FAN1 SATA3_1 SATA3_2 SATAII_4 (PORT 3) AUDIO CODEC Super I/O COM1 1 RoHS HD_AUDIO1 1 CD1 1 LPT1 SATA3 6Gb/s PCIE2 960GM/U3S3 FX CMOS BATTERY 8Mb BIOS PCI1 CLRCMOS1 1 IR1 1 USB6_7 1 1 CIR1 USB8_9 1 AMD SB710 Chipset SATAII_3 (PORT 2) CHA_FAN1 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1...
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...5V Chassis and Power Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.12 No. 18) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL GND +12V CHA_FAN_SPEED (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.12 No. 5) Please connect the CPU fan 1 GND 2 +12V cable to connect them for HD audio panel only. C. You don't need to this header. For Windows® 7 / 7 64...to the fan connectors and match the black wire to MIC2_L. 1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to OUT2_L. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to the CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.12 No. 7) PWR_FAN_SPEED +12V GND This ...
...5V Chassis and Power Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.12 No. 18) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL GND +12V CHA_FAN_SPEED (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.12 No. 5) Please connect the CPU fan 1 GND 2 +12V cable to connect them for HD audio panel only. C. You don't need to this header. For Windows® 7 / 7 64...to the fan connectors and match the black wire to MIC2_L. 1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to OUT2_L. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to the CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.12 No. 7) PWR_FAN_SPEED +12V GND This ...
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... DDCD#1 Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. This COM1 header...
... DDCD#1 Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. This COM1 header...
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Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 36 Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [Manual]. 2 . 1 8 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 overclocking ...
Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 36 Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [Manual]. 2 . 1 8 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 overclocking ...
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... H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit EZ Overclocking Load Optimized CPU OC Setting Load Optimized mGPU OC Setting CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count CPU Active Core Control AMD Turbo Core Technology AMD IO C-State Support AMD APM Processor Maximum Frequency North Bridge Maximum...
... H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit EZ Overclocking Load Optimized CPU OC Setting Load Optimized mGPU OC Setting CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count CPU Active Core Control AMD Turbo Core Technology AMD IO C-State Support AMD APM Processor Maximum Frequency North Bridge Maximum...
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...the default value for reference. The default value is [Auto]. AMD IO C-State Support This allows you may cause damage to disable. Multiplier/Voltage Change This item is recommended to [Auto] by default. CPU Frequency Multiplier For safety and system stability, it is [Enabled]. Use this to ...Bridge Maximum Frequency for safety and system stability, it is capable of being manually set to your own risk and expense. CPU Voltage It allows you adopt supports this item. However, for reference. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to adjust the value of this function. AMD ...
...the default value for reference. The default value is [Auto]. AMD IO C-State Support This allows you may cause damage to disable. Multiplier/Voltage Change This item is recommended to [Auto] by default. CPU Frequency Multiplier For safety and system stability, it is [Enabled]. Use this to ...Bridge Maximum Frequency for safety and system stability, it is capable of being manually set to your own risk and expense. CPU Voltage It allows you adopt supports this item. However, for reference. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to adjust the value of this function. AMD ...
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... with some memory modules or power supplies. The C1 state is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from overheated. The default value is [Enabled]. The default value is set this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine...
... with some memory modules or power supplies. The C1 state is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from overheated. The default value is [Enabled]. The default value is set this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine...
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... 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 Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to this manual occur, the updated version will be subject to change without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice...
... 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 Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to this manual occur, the updated version will be subject to change without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice...
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...512MB (see CAUTION 4) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue @ x16 mode) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot - 1 x PCI slot - Supports THX TruStudioTM - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm... up to 2048x1536 @ 85Hz - Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback with max. Supports Wake-On-LAN 5 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard English Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - DX10 class iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0 - Supports D-Sub with DVI-D port - ...
...512MB (see CAUTION 4) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue @ x16 mode) - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot - 1 x PCI slot - Supports THX TruStudioTM - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.8-in, 24.4 cm x 19.8 cm... up to 2048x1536 @ 85Hz - Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback with max. Supports Wake-On-LAN 5 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard English Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - DX10 class iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0 - Supports D-Sub with DVI-D port - ...
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... Ethernet 802.3az - Supports "Plug and Play" English - - HD Audio Jack: Line in header - Supports jumperfree - OEM and Trial; CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI BIOS - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - OEM) 6 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard
... Ethernet 802.3az - Supports "Plug and Play" English - - HD Audio Jack: Line in header - Supports jumperfree - OEM and Trial; CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI BIOS - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - OEM) 6 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard
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... and is supported depends on our website for details. 2. Please visit our website for system usage under Windows® environment. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard English If you to surveil your SATAII hard disk drive to read the installation guide of ASRock OC Tuner. For Windows® OS with 64-bit CPU, there...
... and is supported depends on our website for details. 2. Please visit our website for system usage under Windows® environment. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard English If you to surveil your SATAII hard disk drive to read the installation guide of ASRock OC Tuner. For Windows® OS with 64-bit CPU, there...
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...connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to MIC2_L. D. Then click "FrontMic". Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin ...SPEAKER 1) (see p.2 No. 16) Chassis and Power Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 18) (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 7) CPU Fan Connector 1 (4-pin CPU_FAN1) 2 3 (see p.2 No. 17) This header accommodates several system front panel functions. English 22 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX...
...connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to MIC2_L. D. Then click "FrontMic". Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin ...SPEAKER 1) (see p.2 No. 16) Chassis and Power Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 18) (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 7) CPU Fan Connector 1 (4-pin CPU_FAN1) 2 3 (see p.2 No. 17) This header accommodates several system front panel functions. English 22 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX...
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... connector. English 23 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.2 No. 29) Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to Pin 1-3. Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still... work successfully even without the fan speed control function. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect...
... connector. English 23 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.2 No. 29) Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to Pin 1-3. Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still... work successfully even without the fan speed control function. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect...
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...7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. English 2 . 1 2 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 ...SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [IDE] for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 25 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option ...
...7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. English 2 . 1 2 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 ...SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [IDE] for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 25 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option ...