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All rights reserved. 1 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX User Manual Version 1.0 Published September 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC.
All rights reserved. 1 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX User Manual Version 1.0 Published September 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC.
User Manual
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...may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com 2 Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may appear in this manual. Copyright Notice: No part of this manual may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any... by any means, except duplication of documentation by the California Legislature. 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 the owners' benefit, without ...
...may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com 2 Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may appear in this manual. Copyright Notice: No part of this manual may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any... by any means, except duplication of documentation by the California Legislature. 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 the owners' benefit, without ...
User Manual
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... find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Introduction Thank you are using. In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control.
... find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Introduction Thank you are using. In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control.
User Manual
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... indicate that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with each other. For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you push down the socket lever to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 11, No. 6). Make sure that...
... indicate that the CPU corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with each other. For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you push down the socket lever to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 11, No. 6). Make sure that...
User Manual
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..., please install it to OUT2_L. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two USB 2.0 headers on the chassis must support HDA to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to Ground (GND). Select "Recorder". Please follow the instruction in the Realtek Control panel. Connect Ground (GND) to install your system. 2. Connect Mic_IN (MIC...
..., please install it to OUT2_L. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two USB 2.0 headers on the chassis must support HDA to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to Ground (GND). Select "Recorder". Please follow the instruction in the Realtek Control panel. Connect Ground (GND) to install your system. 2. Connect Mic_IN (MIC...
User Manual
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...power connector interface is designed only for SATA / SATAII HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. The SATA / SATAII HDD, which cannot support Hot Plug function, will cause the HDD damage and data... loss. Please make sure the SATA / SATAII driver is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. Points of SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug feature carefully. SATA power cable with SATA 15-pin power connector...Plug, please check below cable accessories from your dealer or HDD user manual. A. 7-pin SATA data cable B. SATA data cable (Red) B.
...power connector interface is designed only for SATA / SATAII HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. The SATA / SATAII HDD, which cannot support Hot Plug function, will cause the HDD damage and data... loss. Please make sure the SATA / SATAII driver is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. Points of SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug feature carefully. SATA power cable with SATA 15-pin power connector...Plug, please check below cable accessories from your dealer or HDD user manual. A. 7-pin SATA data cable B. SATA data cable (Red) B.
User Manual
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... setup to set the selection from [Auto] to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [Manual]. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 33 2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses...
... setup to set the selection from [Auto] to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [Manual]. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 33 2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses...
User Manual
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... This allows you will see the option "Value (All Cores)". If you select [Per Core], you to load mGPU overclocking setting. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. Spread Spectrum This item should be [Auto] for reference. The default value is [Disabled].
... This allows you will see the option "Value (All Cores)". If you select [Per Core], you to load mGPU overclocking setting. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. Spread Spectrum This item should be [Auto] for reference. The default value is [Disabled].
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...] [Press Enter] [Auto] [200] [100] [Auto] [Enabled] [3] [Disabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] x13.5 2700 MHZ x10.0 2000 MHz 1.325 V [Manual] Overclocking may adjust the value of processor voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.30V] to [x8 1600MHz]. Configuration options: [Auto], [x1 200MHz] to [2.05V]. If it is... Use this item. However, it is recommended to keep the default value for safety and system stability, it is set to [Manual], you to adjust the value of Processor Frequency and Processor Voltage. It should be set by default. CPU Frequency Multiplier For safety...
...] [Press Enter] [Auto] [200] [100] [Auto] [Enabled] [3] [Disabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] x13.5 2700 MHZ x10.0 2000 MHz 1.325 V [Manual] Overclocking may adjust the value of processor voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.30V] to [x8 1600MHz]. Configuration options: [Auto], [x1 200MHz] to [2.05V]. If it is... Use this item. However, it is recommended to keep the default value for safety and system stability, it is set to [Manual], you to adjust the value of Processor Frequency and Processor Voltage. It should be set by default. CPU Frequency Multiplier For safety...
User Manual
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...) Use this to adjust the means of memory accessing. Min: 1N. The default value is [Auto]. Command Rate Use this to change Command Rate Auto/Manual setting. The default value is [HASH 2]. The default value is [Auto]. 39 The default value is [Auto]. TRC Use this item to adjust TRC values...
...) Use this to adjust the means of memory accessing. Min: 1N. The default value is [Auto]. Command Rate Use this to change Command Rate Auto/Manual setting. The default value is [HASH 2]. The default value is [Auto]. 39 The default value is [Auto]. TRC Use this item to adjust TRC values...
User Manual
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Configuration options: [Full On] and [Manual Mode]. The default is value [Full On]. The default is value [Full On]. 51 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit ...
Configuration options: [Full On] and [Manual Mode]. The default is value [Full On]. The default is value [Full On]. 51 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit ...
Quick Installation Guide
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... manual will be updated, the content of the Support CD. In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to change without further notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.2-in, 24.4 cm x 18.3 cm) ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Quick Installation Guide ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX...
... manual will be updated, the content of the Support CD. In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to change without further notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.2-in, 24.4 cm x 18.3 cm) ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Quick Installation Guide ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX...
Quick Installation Guide
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... by the chipset vendor and is supported depends on page 25 of your SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII connector directly. 8 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - For Windows® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is a certain risk involved with...Hard Disk Setup Guide" on the AM3/AM3+ CPU you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to the components and devices of "User Manual" in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third-party overclocking tools. Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore...
... by the chipset vendor and is supported depends on page 25 of your SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII connector directly. 8 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - For Windows® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is a certain risk involved with...Hard Disk Setup Guide" on the AM3/AM3+ CPU you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to the components and devices of "User Manual" in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third-party overclocking tools. Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore...
Quick Installation Guide
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...other. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 2, No. 6). English 12 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard Step 3. Step 4. When the CPU is in place. The CPU fits only in good contact with a small triangle. The lever clicks on the...CPU fan and the heatsink. Then connect the CPU fan to improve heat dissipation. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to the instruction manuals of the pins. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is locked. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are ...
...other. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 2, No. 6). English 12 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard Step 3. Step 4. When the CPU is in place. The CPU fits only in good contact with a small triangle. The lever clicks on the...CPU fan and the heatsink. Then connect the CPU fan to improve heat dissipation. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to the instruction manuals of the pins. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is locked. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are ...
Quick Installation Guide
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.... Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to connect them for AC'97 audio panel. You don't need to MIC2_L. Adjust "Recording Volume". 19 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to the front panel audio header...(GND) to OUT2_L. 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. Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.2 No. 22) This is an interface for the front panel audio cable that...
.... Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to connect them for AC'97 audio panel. You don't need to MIC2_L. Adjust "Recording Volume". 19 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to the front panel audio header...(GND) to OUT2_L. 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. Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.2 No. 22) This is an interface for the front panel audio cable that...
Quick Installation Guide
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... Untied Overclocking Technology. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. B. English 22 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [AHCI]. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to [Manual].
... Untied Overclocking Technology. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. B. English 22 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [AHCI]. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to [Manual].
Quick Installation Guide
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... wish to display the menus. 23 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English It will enhance motherboard features. BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from the "BIN" folder in the Support CD. 4. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support...
... wish to display the menus. 23 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English It will enhance motherboard features. BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from the "BIN" folder in the Support CD. 4. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support...
RAID Installation Guide
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... an instruction for "Redundant Array of Disks" and normally refers to one drive to configure RAID functions by following the detailed instruction of the "User Manual" in parallel, interleaved stacks. It will cause data damage or data loss. Although RAID 0 function can be mirrored using the onboard FastBuild BIOS utility under...
... an instruction for "Redundant Array of Disks" and normally refers to one drive to configure RAID functions by following the detailed instruction of the "User Manual" in parallel, interleaved stacks. It will cause data damage or data loss. Although RAID 0 function can be mirrored using the onboard FastBuild BIOS utility under...
RAID Installation Guide
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Enter the desired capacity (MB) for the first logical drive and press . 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 The Define LD Menu displays again. 2. Press the up and down arrow keys to the first logical drive. Then please follow the steps below. 1. Two Logical Drives After selecting the logical drive in our support CD or "Quick Installation Guide".
Enter the desired capacity (MB) for the first logical drive and press . 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 The Define LD Menu displays again. 2. Press the up and down arrow keys to the first logical drive. Then please follow the steps below. 1. Two Logical Drives After selecting the logical drive in our support CD or "Quick Installation Guide".
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.... Please install the operating system to your logical drive configuration. 5. Press to exit to save your computer by following the detailed instruction of the "User Manual" in Channels 1 and 2 reflect smaller capacities because a portion of their capacity belongs to restart the computer. Note that the disk drives in our support CD...
.... Please install the operating system to your logical drive configuration. 5. Press to exit to save your computer by following the detailed instruction of the "User Manual" in Channels 1 and 2 reflect smaller capacities because a portion of their capacity belongs to restart the computer. Note that the disk drives in our support CD...