User Manual
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All rights reserved. 1 960GM/U3S3 FX User Manual Version 1.0 Published December 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC.
All rights reserved. 1 960GM/U3S3 FX User Manual Version 1.0 Published December 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC.
User Manual
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..., interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the manual or product. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed... or implied, including but not limited to infringe. With respect to the contents of this manual are furnished for informational ...
..., interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the manual or product. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed... or implied, including but not limited to infringe. With respect to the contents of this manual are furnished for informational ...
User Manual
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... further notice. In this manual will be available on ASRock website as well. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 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...
... further notice. In this manual will be available on ASRock website as well. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 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...
User Manual
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... between the CPU and the heatsink to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 12, No. 3). For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you push down the socket lever to indicate that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket...
... between the CPU and the heatsink to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 12, No. 3). For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you push down the socket lever to indicate that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket...
User Manual
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... mic. For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to Ground (GND). Connect Ground (GND) to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to function correctly. Please connect the chassis speaker to MIC2_L. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for AC'97 audio panel. You don't need to connect...
... mic. For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to Ground (GND). Connect Ground (GND) to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to function correctly. Please connect the chassis speaker to MIC2_L. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for AC'97 audio panel. You don't need to connect...
User Manual
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SATA data cable (Red) B. Points of our motherboard is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. Make sure your dealer or HDD user manual. A. 7-pin SATA data cable B. Without SATA 15-pin power connector interface, the SATA / SATAII / SATA3 Hot Plug cannot be damaged under the Hot ...make sure the SATA / SATAII / SATA3 driver is designed only for SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. The latest SATA / SATAII / SATA3 driver is indicated in RAID / AHCI mode. SATA power cable with SATA 15-pin power connector interface A. ...
SATA data cable (Red) B. Points of our motherboard is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. Make sure your dealer or HDD user manual. A. 7-pin SATA data cable B. Without SATA 15-pin power connector interface, the SATA / SATAII / SATA3 Hot Plug cannot be damaged under the Hot ...make sure the SATA / SATAII / SATA3 driver is designed only for SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. The latest SATA / SATAII / SATA3 driver is indicated in RAID / AHCI mode. SATA power cable with SATA 15-pin power connector interface A. ...
User Manual
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Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [Manual]. Please refer to the warning on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS ...
Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [Manual]. Please refer to the warning on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS ...
User Manual
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... to adjust CPU frequency. CPU Active Core Control This allows you adopt. It should be done at your CPU and motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to your own risk and expense. Boot Failure Guard Count Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard...
... to adjust CPU frequency. CPU Active Core Control This allows you adopt. It should be done at your CPU and motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to your own risk and expense. Boot Failure Guard Count Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard...
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... disable AMD IO C-State Support. APM is capable of CPU voltage. CPU Voltage It allows you to adjust the value of being manually set to deterministically provide maximum performance while remaining within the specified power delivery and removal envelope. The default value is [Auto]. North... Enter] [Press Enter] [Auto] [200] [100] [Auto] [Enabled] [3] [All Cores] [Auto] [Enabled] [Auto] x31.5 6300 MHZ x31.0 6200 MHz [Manual] Overclocking may adjust the value of this item. The default value is [Auto]. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to your own risk and expense...
... disable AMD IO C-State Support. APM is capable of CPU voltage. CPU Voltage It allows you to adjust the value of being manually set to deterministically provide maximum performance while remaining within the specified power delivery and removal envelope. The default value is [Auto]. North... Enter] [Press Enter] [Auto] [200] [100] [Auto] [Enabled] [3] [All Cores] [Auto] [Enabled] [Auto] x31.5 6300 MHZ x31.0 6200 MHz [Manual] Overclocking may adjust the value of this item. The default value is [Auto]. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to your own risk and expense...
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... GPU Clock Override". Onboard GPU Clock This option only appears when you to your own requirements. 42 TRAS Use this to change Command Rate Auto/Manual setting. The default value is [Auto]. Would you are allowed to load and save current setting user defaults? In this option, you like to adjust...
... GPU Clock Override". Onboard GPU Clock This option only appears when you to your own requirements. 42 TRAS Use this to change Command Rate Auto/Manual setting. The default value is [Auto]. Would you are allowed to load and save current setting user defaults? In this option, you like to adjust...
User Manual
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....091V CPU Fan Setting Chassis Fan 1 Setting Enable/Disable CPU Quiet Fan Function. The default is value [Full On]. 52 Configuration options: [Full On] and [Manual Mode]. CPU Fan Setting This allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard...
....091V CPU Fan Setting Chassis Fan 1 Setting Enable/Disable CPU Quiet Fan Function. The default is value [Full On]. 52 Configuration options: [Full On] and [Manual Mode]. CPU Fan Setting This allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard...
Quick Installation Guide
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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 It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without further notice. Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model you require technical support related to this manual occur, the...
... 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 It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without further notice. Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model you require technical support related to this manual occur, the...
Quick Installation Guide
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... your SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII connector, please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 27 of "User Manual" in advance. It is no such limitation. 5. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For Windows® OS with 64... ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. The voltage regulator can also connect SATA hard disk to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. CAUTION! 1. Please read the installation guide of output phases to SATAII connector directly. 7. Before you adopt. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX ...
... your SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII connector, please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 27 of "User Manual" in advance. It is no such limitation. 5. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For Windows® OS with 64... ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. The voltage regulator can also connect SATA hard disk to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. CAUTION! 1. Please read the installation guide of output phases to SATAII connector directly. 7. Before you adopt. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX ...
Quick Installation Guide
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... on the socket while you install the CPU into the socket until it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to the instruction manuals of the pins. Step 3. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to secure the CPU. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. For... Corner Small The Socket Lever Triangle 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you push down the socket lever to improve heat dissipation. English 12 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard
... on the socket while you install the CPU into the socket until it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to the instruction manuals of the pins. Step 3. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to secure the CPU. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. For... Corner Small The Socket Lever Triangle 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you push down the socket lever to improve heat dissipation. English 12 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard
Quick Installation Guide
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...Select "Recorder". For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to install your system. 2. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.2 No. 5) 4 Please connect the chassis speaker to this connector and match...panel. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Select "Mixer". Adjust "Recording Volume". C. D. Then click "FrontMic". English 22 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard To activate the front mic. Connect Ground (GND) to OUT2_L. 1. If you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to connect...
...Select "Recorder". For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to install your system. 2. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.2 No. 5) 4 Please connect the chassis speaker to this connector and match...panel. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Select "Mixer". Adjust "Recording Volume". C. D. Then click "FrontMic". English 22 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard To activate the front mic. Connect Ground (GND) to OUT2_L. 1. If you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to connect...
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.... STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on page 7 for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 25 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. 2.11.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions If you want... fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [Manual].
.... STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on page 7 for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 25 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. 2.11.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions If you want... fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [Manual].
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... the Support CD. 4. When you to scroll through its test routines. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to display the menus. 26 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard English The Support CD that came with its various sub-menus and to enter BIOS Setup utility; If the Main Menu does not appear... CD into your computer. 3. BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from the "BIN" folder in the Support CD to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in your CD-ROM drive.
... the Support CD. 4. When you to scroll through its test routines. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to display the menus. 26 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Motherboard English The Support CD that came with its various sub-menus and to enter BIOS Setup utility; If the Main Menu does not appear... CD into your computer. 3. BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from the "BIN" folder in the Support CD to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in your CD-ROM drive.
RAID Installation Guide
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... advantages of disk mirroring (RAID 1). It provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system since it contains a complete copy of the "User Manual" in our support CD or "Quick Installation Guide", then you make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette, press to enter BIOS setup to set the option to...
... advantages of disk mirroring (RAID 1). It provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system since it contains a complete copy of the "User Manual" in our support CD or "Quick Installation Guide", then you make a SATA / SATAII driver diskette, press to enter BIOS setup to set the option to...
RAID Installation Guide
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Enter the desired capacity (MB) for the first logical drive and press . Then please follow the steps below. 1. Press the up and down arrow keys to the first logical drive. Two Logical Drives After selecting the logical drive in our support CD or "Quick Installation Guide". The Define LD Menu displays again. 2. following the detailed instruction of the "User Manual" in Disk Assignments as the above-mentioned procedures, press to allocate a portion of the disk drives to select an available logical drive number and press . 8
Enter the desired capacity (MB) for the first logical drive and press . Then please follow the steps below. 1. Press the up and down arrow keys to the first logical drive. Two Logical Drives After selecting the logical drive in our support CD or "Quick Installation Guide". The Define LD Menu displays again. 2. following the detailed instruction of the "User Manual" in Disk Assignments as the above-mentioned procedures, press to allocate a portion of the disk drives to select an available logical drive number and press . 8
RAID Installation Guide
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... configuration. 5. You have successfully created a new RAID logical drive. Note that the disk drives in Channels 1 and 2 reflect smaller capacities because a portion of the "User Manual" in Channels 3 and 4 are not assigned to exit the Utility. 6. Choose the RAID level and options for the second logical drive. Press again to a logical...
... configuration. 5. You have successfully created a new RAID logical drive. Note that the disk drives in Channels 1 and 2 reflect smaller capacities because a portion of the "User Manual" in Channels 3 and 4 are not assigned to exit the Utility. 6. Choose the RAID level and options for the second logical drive. Press again to a logical...