User Manual
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...system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 3) - Support for CPU power - Supports 8-Core CPU - Integrated AMD Radeon HD 3000 graphics - 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 ... Technology - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Max. 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN - Solid Capacitor for Socket AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X6 / X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940) / Athlon II X4 ...
...system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 3) - Support for CPU power - Supports 8-Core CPU - Integrated AMD Radeon HD 3000 graphics - 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 ... Technology - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Max. 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN - Solid Capacitor for Socket AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X6 / X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940) / Athlon II X4 ...
User Manual
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...11 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-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) SOCKET AM3 VGA1 28 27 26... Jumper 15 System Panel Header (PANEL1, White) 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 16 Secondary SATAII Connector 3 CPU Heatsink Retention Module (SATAII_2 (PORT 1)) 4 AM3 CPU Socket 17 Primary SATAII Connector 5 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (SATAII_1 (PORT 0)) (Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1;
...11 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-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) SOCKET AM3 VGA1 28 27 26... Jumper 15 System Panel Header (PANEL1, White) 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 16 Secondary SATAII Connector 3 CPU Heatsink Retention Module (SATAII_2 (PORT 1)) 4 AM3 CPU Socket 17 Primary SATAII Connector 5 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (SATAII_1 (PORT 0)) (Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1;
User Manual
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...refer to improve heat dissipation. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to secure the CPU. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 11, No. 6). Step 3. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it firmly on the side tab...it fits in good contact with a small triangle. Then connect the CPU fan to a 90o angle. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in place. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling ...
...refer to improve heat dissipation. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to secure the CPU. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 11, No. 6). Step 3. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it firmly on the side tab...it fits in good contact with a small triangle. Then connect the CPU fan to a 90o angle. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in place. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling ...
Quick Installation Guide
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Blue) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 6 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 20 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 8 Chassis ...(PCIE1; Blue) 28 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 2 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard 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 (SATAII_2 (PORT 1)) 4 AM3 CPU Socket 17 Primary SATAII Connector 5 2 x 240-pin DDR3 ...
Blue) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 6 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 20 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 8 Chassis ...(PCIE1; Blue) 28 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 2 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard 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 (SATAII_2 (PORT 1)) 4 AM3 CPU Socket 17 Primary SATAII Connector 5 2 x 240-pin DDR3 ...
Quick Installation Guide
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... Technology (see CAUTION 5) - Max. DX10 class iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0 - Max. Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Northbridge: AMD 760G - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Support for CPU power - Supports PXE English 6 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard Support for Socket AM3+ processors - shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 2) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Supports AMD OverDriveTM with max. Supports THX TruStudioTM...
... Technology (see CAUTION 5) - Max. DX10 class iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0 - Max. Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Northbridge: AMD 760G - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Support for CPU power - Supports PXE English 6 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard Support for Socket AM3+ processors - shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 2) - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Supports AMD OverDriveTM with max. Supports THX TruStudioTM...
Quick Installation Guide
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.... 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 Carefully insert the CPU into this motherboard, it is locked. Lever 90° Up STEP 1: Lift Up The Socket Lever CPU Golden Triangle Socker Corner Small Triangle STEP 2 / STEP...
.... 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 Carefully insert the CPU into this motherboard, it is locked. Lever 90° Up STEP 1: Lift Up The Socket Lever CPU Golden Triangle Socker Corner Small Triangle STEP 2 / STEP...