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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. All rights reserved. 1
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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 (...
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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... manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of this manual occur, the updated version will 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 1.
... manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of this manual occur, the updated version will 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 1.
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... - 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Northbridge: AMD 760G - Max. 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 - Support for Socket AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X6 / X4 / X3 / X2...
... - 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Northbridge: AMD 760G - Max. 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 - Support for Socket AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X6 / X4 / X3 / X2...
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... SPI Flash Memory (8Mb) 13 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT 2)) 26 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2; Blue) 28 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 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...
... SPI Flash Memory (8Mb) 13 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT 2)) 26 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2; Blue) 28 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 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...
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... front panel audio header. Click "Device advanced settings", choose "Make front and rear output devices playbacks two different audio streams simultaneously", and click "ok". 1.4 I/O Panel (960GM-GS3 FX) 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 9 8 7 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...
... front panel audio header. Click "Device advanced settings", choose "Make front and rear output devices playbacks two different audio streams simultaneously", and click "ok". 1.4 I/O Panel (960GM-GS3 FX) 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 9 8 7 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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... slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. It will operate at incorrect 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. Step 1. notch break notch break The DIMM only...
... slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. It will operate at incorrect 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. Step 1. notch break notch break The DIMM only...
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...exit the current screen 3.2 Main Screen When you enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. 960GM-GS3 FX BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Tue 09/...13/2011] BIOS Version : 960GM-GS3 FX P1.0 Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) II X2 235e Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 2700MHz Microcode Update : 100F62/10000C7 L1 Cache Size : ...
...exit the current screen 3.2 Main Screen When you enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. 960GM-GS3 FX BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Tue 09/...13/2011] BIOS Version : 960GM-GS3 FX P1.0 Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) II X2 235e Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 2700MHz Microcode Update : 100F62/10000C7 L1 Cache Size : ...
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...for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to the contents of this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any errors or omissions that may cause undesired operation. When you discard the... for any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to change without written consent of ASRock Inc. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled... or translated in any language, in this guide. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English
...for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to the contents of this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any errors or omissions that may cause undesired operation. When you discard the... for any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to change without written consent of ASRock Inc. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled... or translated in any language, in this guide. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English
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... (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; Blue) 28 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 2 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard 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...
... (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; Blue) 28 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 2 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard 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...
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... * To enable Multi-Streaming function, you will find "Mixer" tool on your computer, please double-click "Realtek HD Audio Manager" on the system tray. 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) 8 VGA Port 9 COM... Primary output" to use Rear Speaker and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to use front panel audio. Then reboot your system. 3 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English
... * To enable Multi-Streaming function, you will find "Mixer" tool on your computer, please double-click "Realtek HD Audio Manager" on the system tray. 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) 8 VGA Port 9 COM... Primary output" to use Rear Speaker and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to use front panel audio. Then reboot your system. 3 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English
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... 9 COM Port 10 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) * There are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use front panel audio. Then reboot your system. 4 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English Please refer to the table below steps for the LAN port LED indications. Then reboot your system. For Windows® XP: After restarting...
... 9 COM Port 10 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) * There are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use front panel audio. Then reboot your system. 4 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English Please refer to the table below steps for the LAN port LED indications. Then reboot your system. For Windows® XP: After restarting...
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... with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to the hardware installation. 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 ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require...
... with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to the hardware installation. 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 ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require...
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...LAN - Northbridge: AMD 760G - 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 Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 5) ... 60Hz - 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) - Supports AMD OverDriveTM with max. Supports PXE English 6 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 - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 4) - 1 ...
...LAN - Northbridge: AMD 760G - 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 Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 5) ... 60Hz - 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) - Supports AMD OverDriveTM with max. Supports PXE English 6 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 - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 4) - 1 ...
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... (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) - 8Mb AMI BIOS - Supports "Plug and Play" - CPU, VCCM, NB Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 16) 7 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard Hybrid Booster: - ASRock Instant Boot - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 11) - ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 7) - HD Audio Jack: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Connector - 4 x SATA2 3.0Gb/s connectors, support...
... (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) - 8Mb AMI BIOS - Supports "Plug and Play" - CPU, VCCM, NB Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 16) 7 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard Hybrid Booster: - ASRock Instant Boot - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 11) - ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 7) - HD Audio Jack: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone Connector - 4 x SATA2 3.0Gb/s connectors, support...
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... 6. CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Overclocking may affect your own risk and expense. CAUTION! 1. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - The maximum shared memory size is subject to SATAII mode. We are not responsible for system ...SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on the AM3/AM3+ CPU you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to SATAII connector directly. 8 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English CPU Quiet Fan - Before you adopt.
... 6. CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Overclocking may affect your own risk and expense. CAUTION! 1. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - The maximum shared memory size is subject to SATAII mode. We are not responsible for system ...SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on the AM3/AM3+ CPU you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to SATAII connector directly. 8 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English CPU Quiet Fan - Before you adopt.
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... efficiency without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other words, it is a BIOS flash utility embedded in advance. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 9 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8. Simply installing the APP Charger driver, it makes your iPhone charged much quickly from your Apple devices, such...
... efficiency without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other words, it is a BIOS flash utility embedded in advance. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 9 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8. Simply installing the APP Charger driver, it makes your iPhone charged much quickly from your Apple devices, such...
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... shutdown. 12. Frequencies other than 50% under 1.00W in touch with the power supply manufacturer for a more details. 10 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English While CPU overheat is IE8. According to Intel's suggestion, the EuP ready power supply must meet EuP standard, an...game priority higher, it is the smart start page for the completed system. Before you install the PC system. 17. ASRock motherboards are currently transferring. 15. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it can watch Youtube HD video and download files ...
... shutdown. 12. Frequencies other than 50% under 1.00W in touch with the power supply manufacturer for a more details. 10 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English While CPU overheat is IE8. According to Intel's suggestion, the EuP ready power supply must meet EuP standard, an...game priority higher, it is the smart start page for the completed system. Before you install the PC system. 17. ASRock motherboards are currently transferring. 15. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it can watch Youtube HD video and download files ...
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... factor (9.6-in x 7.2-in the bag that comes with the component. 5. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to do so may damage the motherboard. 11 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in , 24.4 cm x 18.3 cm) motherboard. When placing screws...
... factor (9.6-in x 7.2-in the bag that comes with the component. 5. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to do so may damage the motherboard. 11 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard English Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in , 24.4 cm x 18.3 cm) motherboard. When placing screws...
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... Triangle To The Socket Corner Small Triangle STEP 4: Push Down And Lock The Socket Lever 2.2 Installation of the CPU fan and the heatsink. English 12 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard
... Triangle To The Socket Corner Small Triangle STEP 4: Push Down And Lock The Socket Lever 2.2 Installation of the CPU fan and the heatsink. English 12 ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard