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Contents 1 . Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout (960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX 11 1.4 I/O Panel (960GM-GS3 FX 12 1.5 I/O Panel (960GM-S3 FX 13 2 . Installation 14 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.1 CPU Installation 15 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 15 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 16 2.4 Expansion Slots (...
Contents 1 . Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout (960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX 11 1.4 I/O Panel (960GM-GS3 FX 12 1.5 I/O Panel (960GM-S3 FX 13 2 . Installation 14 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.1 CPU Installation 15 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 15 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 16 2.4 Expansion Slots (...
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... be updated, the content of this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD. 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 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 It delivers excellent performance with...
... be updated, the content of this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the Support CD. 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 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 It delivers excellent performance with...
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... Controller 24 PCI Slots (PCI1- 2) 12 Southbridge Controller 25 SPI Flash Memory (8Mb) 13 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT 2)) 26 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2; 1.3 Motherboard Layout (960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX) PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 12 34 18.3cm (7.2-in) 56 1 PS2_USB_PW1 ATX12V1 CPU_FAN1 7 AT X P W R 1 AM3+ FSB2.6GHz COM1 DDR3 1800 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240...
... Controller 24 PCI Slots (PCI1- 2) 12 Southbridge Controller 25 SPI Flash Memory (8Mb) 13 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT 2)) 26 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2; 1.3 Motherboard Layout (960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX) PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 12 34 18.3cm (7.2-in) 56 1 PS2_USB_PW1 ATX12V1 CPU_FAN1 7 AT X P W R 1 AM3+ FSB2.6GHz COM1 DDR3 1800 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240...
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...The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is not allowed to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Align a DIMM on the slot ...such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. Firmly insert the DIMM into DDR3 slot;otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2. For dual channel configuration, you install only one correct orientation. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to...
...The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is not allowed to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Align a DIMM on the slot ...such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. Firmly insert the DIMM into DDR3 slot;otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2. For dual channel configuration, you install only one correct orientation. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to...
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... contained in this guide may or may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published September 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC. Operation is subject to the owners' benefit, without notice, and should not be... kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the contents of this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related ...
... contained in this guide may or may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published September 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC. Operation is subject to the owners' benefit, without notice, and should not be... kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the contents of this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related ...
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Blue) 28 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 2 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard Blue) 14 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT 3)) 27 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1; Blue) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 6 CPU ... (PCI1- 2) 12 Southbridge Controller 25 SPI Flash Memory (8Mb) 13 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT 2)) 26 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2; Motherboard Layout (960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX ) English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 15 System Panel Header (PANEL1, White) 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 16 Secondary SATAII Connector 3 CPU Heatsink Retention Module...
Blue) 28 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 2 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard Blue) 14 Fourth SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT 3)) 27 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1; Blue) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 6 CPU ... (PCI1- 2) 12 Southbridge Controller 25 SPI Flash Memory (8Mb) 13 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT 2)) 26 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2; Motherboard Layout (960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX ) English 1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 15 System Panel Header (PANEL1, White) 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 16 Secondary SATAII Connector 3 CPU Heatsink Retention Module...
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For Windows® 7 / VistaTM: After restarting your system. 3 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English Set "Speaker Configuration" to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below steps for the LAN port LED indications....-streaming", and click "ok". Click "Device advanced settings", choose "Make front and rear output devices playbacks two different audio streams simultaneously", and click "ok". I/O Panel (960GM-GS3 FX) 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) * 3 RJ-45 Port 4 Line In (Light Blue) 5 Line Out (Lime) 6 Microphone (Pink) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01...
For Windows® 7 / VistaTM: After restarting your system. 3 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English Set "Speaker Configuration" to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below steps for the LAN port LED indications....-streaming", and click "ok". Click "Device advanced settings", choose "Make front and rear output devices playbacks two different audio streams simultaneously", and click "ok". I/O Panel (960GM-GS3 FX) 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) * 3 RJ-45 Port 4 Line In (Light Blue) 5 Line Out (Lime) 6 Microphone (Pink) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01...
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... refer to below for the software setting of Multi-Streaming. Then reboot your computer, please double-click "Realtek HD Audio Manager" on your system. 4 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English I/O Panel (960GM-S3 FX) 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) * 3 RJ-45 Port 4 Line In (Light Blue) 5 Line Out (Lime) 6 Microphone (Pink) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 8 VGA Port...
... refer to below for the software setting of Multi-Streaming. Then reboot your computer, please double-click "Realtek HD Audio Manager" on your system. 4 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English I/O Panel (960GM-S3 FX) 1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 2 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) * 3 RJ-45 Port 4 Line In (Light Blue) 5 Line Out (Lime) 6 Microphone (Pink) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 8 VGA Port...
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... and the BIOS software might be available on ASRock website as well. 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 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English Introduction Thank you for specific information about the...
... and the BIOS software might be available on ASRock website as well. 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 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English Introduction Thank you for specific information about the...
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... CAUTION 3) - DX10 class iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0 - Supports THX TruStudioTM - 960GM-GS3 FX Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111E, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - 960GM-S3 FX Realtek PCIEx1 LAN 8105EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Solid Capacitor for CPU power - Supports PXE English 6 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio...
... CAUTION 3) - DX10 class iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0 - Supports THX TruStudioTM - 960GM-GS3 FX Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111E, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - 960GM-S3 FX Realtek PCIEx1 LAN 8105EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Solid Capacitor for CPU power - Supports PXE English 6 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio...
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... connector - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) - 8Mb AMI BIOS - ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 15) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 14) - Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel - 1 ... 6.5 Trial, Unique Feature ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - ASRock Instant Boot - ASRock Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 13) - ASRock SmartView (see CAUTION 16) 7 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 12) - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION ...
... connector - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) - 8Mb AMI BIOS - ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 15) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 14) - Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel - 1 ... 6.5 Trial, Unique Feature ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - ASRock Instant Boot - ASRock Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 13) - ASRock SmartView (see CAUTION 16) 7 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 12) - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION ...
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... detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is defined by overclocking. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For Windows® OS ...read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 13 for details. 2. Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - Due to SATAII connector directly. 8 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - Overclocking may be done at your system stability, or even ...
... detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is defined by overclocking. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For Windows® OS ...read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 13 for details. 2. Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - Due to SATAII connector directly. 8 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - Overclocking may be done at your system stability, or even ...
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... key to BIOS setup menu to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 9 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is able to access...
... key to BIOS setup menu to provide exceptional power saving and improve power efficiency without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 9 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is able to access...
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... dissipation, remember to perform over-clocking. According to define the power consumption for more personal Internet experience. ASRock motherboards are exclusively equipped with the SmartView utility that combines your most visited web sites, your history, your Facebook... 7 64 bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64 bit, and your real-time newsfeed into an enhanced view for a more details. 10 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English Before you are required. To meet the standard of the device. 14. LAN Application Prioritization: You can configure your application priority ...
... dissipation, remember to perform over-clocking. According to define the power consumption for more personal Internet experience. ASRock motherboards are exclusively equipped with the SmartView utility that combines your most visited web sites, your history, your Facebook... 7 64 bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64 bit, and your real-time newsfeed into an enhanced view for a more details. 10 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English Before you are required. To meet the standard of the device. 14. LAN Application Prioritization: You can configure your application priority ...
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... power cord from the power supply. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 11 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English Before you uninstall any component. 2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. 2. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your...
... power cord from the power supply. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 11 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English Before you uninstall any component. 2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. 2. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your...
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Step 3. DO NOT force the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to secure the CPU. Step 4. Lever 90° Up STEP 1: Lift Up The Socket Lever ... the CPU fan to improve heat dissipation. For proper installation, please kindly refer to avoid bending of the CPU fan and the heatsink. English 12 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard The CPU fits only in place. The lever clicks on the socket while you install the CPU into the socket to the instruction manuals of...
Step 3. DO NOT force the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to secure the CPU. Step 4. Lever 90° Up STEP 1: Lift Up The Socket Lever ... the CPU fan to improve heat dissipation. For proper installation, please kindly refer to avoid bending of the CPU fan and the heatsink. English 12 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard The CPU fits only in place. The lever clicks on the socket while you install the CPU into the socket to the instruction manuals of...
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It will operate at single channel mode. 1. It is properly seated. 13 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. Step 3. Step 2. If ...pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 1. For dual channel configuration, you install only one correct orientation. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. English The DIMM only fits in place ...
It will operate at single channel mode. 1. It is properly seated. 13 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. Step 3. Step 2. If ...pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 1. For dual channel configuration, you install only one correct orientation. 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. English The DIMM only fits in place ...
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... expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express cards with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on this motherboard. Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is used for later use . Align the... interface. PCI slots: PCI slots are 2 PCI slots and 2 PCI Express slots on the slot. Keep the screws for PCI Express cards with screws. 14 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Blue) is unplugged. Step 2.
... expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express cards with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on this motherboard. Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is used for later use . Align the... interface. PCI slots: PCI slots are 2 PCI slots and 2 PCI Express slots on the slot. Keep the screws for PCI Express cards with screws. 14 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Blue) is unplugged. Step 2.
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...is no need to your primary monitor, and then select "Primary". Click "Extend my Windows desktop onto this motherboard. 4. 2.5 Multi Monitor Feature This motherboard supports multi monitor feature. Please refer to the following steps to the corresponding connectors of the multi-monitor according...to enter BIOS setup. And connect other monitor cables to set up a multi-monitor display. Press to this monitor". 15 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English If you have installed the drivers already, there is less than the total capability of "Share Memory", [Auto], will...
...is no need to your primary monitor, and then select "Primary". Click "Extend my Windows desktop onto this motherboard. 4. 2.5 Multi Monitor Feature This motherboard supports multi monitor feature. Please refer to the following steps to the corresponding connectors of the multi-monitor according...to enter BIOS setup. And connect other monitor cables to set up a multi-monitor display. Press to this monitor". 15 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English If you have installed the drivers already, there is less than the total capability of "Share Memory", [Auto], will...
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Click "Apply" or "OK" to save your monitors that you can adjust the parameters of display icons determines how you would like to another. 16 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English G. D. Repeat steps A through E for the second monitor. Set the "Screen Resolution" and "Color Quality" as appropriate for the diaplay icon identified by the number ...
Click "Apply" or "OK" to save your monitors that you can adjust the parameters of display icons determines how you would like to another. 16 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English G. D. Repeat steps A through E for the second monitor. Set the "Screen Resolution" and "Color Quality" as appropriate for the diaplay icon identified by the number ...