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... BIOS Menu Bar 33 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 34 3.2 Main Screen 34 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 36 3.4 Advanced Screen 40 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 41 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 42 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 43 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 45 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 46 3.4.6 Super IO Configuration ... Settings Configuration 50 3.7 Security Screen 51 3.8 Exit Screen 52 4. Software Support 53 4.1 Install Operating System 53 4.2 Support CD Information 53 4.2.1 Running Support CD 53 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 53 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 53 4.2.4 Contact Information 53 4
... BIOS Menu Bar 33 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 34 3.2 Main Screen 34 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 36 3.4 Advanced Screen 40 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 41 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 42 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 43 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 45 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 46 3.4.6 Super IO Configuration ... Settings Configuration 50 3.7 Security Screen 51 3.8 Exit Screen 52 4. Software Support 53 4.1 Install Operating System 53 4.2 Support CD Information 53 4.2.1 Running Support CD 53 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 53 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 53 4.2.4 Contact Information 53 4
User Manual
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... cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to AHCI mode. 5 In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. In this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX motherboard, a reliable...
... cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to AHCI mode. 5 In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. In this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX motherboard, a reliable...
User Manual
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... - Integrated AMD Radeon 3000 graphics - Supports 8-Core CPU - Solid Capacitor for Socket AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X6 / X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940) / Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 / Sempron processors - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 60Hz - 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - 960GM-VGS3 FX Atheros® PCIE x1 Gigabit...
... - Integrated AMD Radeon 3000 graphics - Supports 8-Core CPU - Solid Capacitor for Socket AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X6 / X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940) / Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 / Sempron processors - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 60Hz - 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - 960GM-VGS3 FX Atheros® PCIE x1 Gigabit...
User Manual
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..., Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar Hardware - CPU Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 7 Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI...
..., Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar Hardware - CPU Fan Tachometer - CPU Quiet Fan - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com 7 Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI...
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...usage under Windows® 8 / 7 / VistaTM / XP. WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is supported depends on the AM3/AM3+ CPU you want to adopt DDR3 1866/1600 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to the components and devices of your own... risk and expense. We are not responsible for the compatible memory modules. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 2. Due to ...
...usage under Windows® 8 / 7 / VistaTM / XP. WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is supported depends on the AM3/AM3+ CPU you want to adopt DDR3 1866/1600 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to the components and devices of your own... risk and expense. We are not responsible for the compatible memory modules. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 2. Due to ...
User Manual
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...960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX) 1 2 3 4 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard Fast RAM X USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 Top: RJ-45 ATX12V1 5 CPU_FAN1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) Fast LAN X SOCKET AM3b DDR3 1866 LAN USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 AT X P W R 1 Support 8-Core CPU... (PORT 1) PANEL 1 12 RoHS 15 14 13 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 3 AM3+ CPU Socket 4 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 7 SATA2 Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT 6)) ...
...960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX) 1 2 3 4 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard Fast RAM X USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 Top: RJ-45 ATX12V1 5 CPU_FAN1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) Fast LAN X SOCKET AM3b DDR3 1866 LAN USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 AT X P W R 1 Support 8-Core CPU... (PORT 1) PANEL 1 12 RoHS 15 14 13 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 3 AM3+ CPU Socket 4 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 7 SATA2 Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT 6)) ...
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...CHA_FAN1) (see p.12 No. 5) GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Please connect the CPU fan cable to the connector and match the black wire to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. HDLED (.... 6) 1 13 Please connect an ATX power supply to the ground pin. LED is on when the system is reading or writing data. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.12 No. 9) Please connect the fan cable to the fan connector and match the black wire to ...
...CHA_FAN1) (see p.12 No. 5) GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Please connect the CPU fan cable to the connector and match the black wire to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. HDLED (.... 6) 1 13 Please connect an ATX power supply to the ground pin. LED is on when the system is reading or writing data. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.12 No. 9) Please connect the fan cable to the fan connector and match the black wire to ...
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.... STEP 2: Install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. B. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to [IDE]. STEP ...8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. 2.14 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking...
.... STEP 2: Install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. B. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to [IDE]. STEP ...8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. 2.14 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking...
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...] Overclocking may cause damage to your own risk and expense. Boot Failure Guard Count Use this option to adjust CPU frequency. CPU Active Core Control This allows you adopt. AMD C-State Support This allows you can set up overclocking features. The default value is [All Cores]. 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen In... the OC Tweaker screen, you to enable or disable AMD C-State Support. It should always be done at your CPU and motherboard. CPU Frequency (MHz) Use this item to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC ...
...] Overclocking may cause damage to your own risk and expense. Boot Failure Guard Count Use this option to adjust CPU frequency. CPU Active Core Control This allows you adopt. AMD C-State Support This allows you can set up overclocking features. The default value is [All Cores]. 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen In... the OC Tweaker screen, you to enable or disable AMD C-State Support. It should always be done at your CPU and motherboard. CPU Frequency (MHz) Use this item to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC ...
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.... BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count CPU Active Core Control AMD Turbo Core Technology AMD C-State Support AMD APM Processor Maximum Frequency North Bridge Maximum Frequency Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier...
.... BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count CPU Active Core Control AMD Turbo Core Technology AMD C-State Support AMD APM Processor Maximum Frequency North Bridge Maximum Frequency Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier...
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... with some memory modules or power supplies. The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from overheated. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Cool' n' Quiet Secure Virtual Machine Enhanced Halt State(C1E) CPU Thermal Throttle [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] +F1 F9 F10 ESC...
... with some memory modules or power supplies. The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from overheated. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Cool' n' Quiet Secure Virtual Machine Enhanced Halt State(C1E) CPU Thermal Throttle [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] +F1 F9 F10 ESC...
Quick Installation Guide
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... ATX12V1 5 CPU_FAN1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) Fast LAN X SOCKET AM3b DDR3 1866 LAN USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 AT X P W R 1 Support 8-Core CPU VGA1 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN 6 HD_AUDIO1 1 AMD 760G Chipset SATAII_4 (PORT 6) 7 AUDIO CODEC CMOS... CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 19 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 20 SPI Flash Memory (8Mb) 21 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1) 22 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 2 ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX Motherboard English
... ATX12V1 5 CPU_FAN1 DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) Fast LAN X SOCKET AM3b DDR3 1866 LAN USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 AT X P W R 1 Support 8-Core CPU VGA1 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN 6 HD_AUDIO1 1 AMD 760G Chipset SATAII_4 (PORT 6) 7 AUDIO CODEC CMOS... CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 19 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 20 SPI Flash Memory (8Mb) 21 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1) 22 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 2 ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX Motherboard English
Quick Installation Guide
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... cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. For the BIOS setup, please refer to the "User Manual" in our support CD for purchasing ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX Quick Installation Guide ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX Support CD...
... cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. For the BIOS setup, please refer to the "User Manual" in our support CD for purchasing ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX Quick Installation Guide ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX Support CD...
Quick Installation Guide
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... mode) - 1 x PCI slot - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - shared memory 512MB - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology - Micro ATX Form Factor - Integrated AMD Radeon 3000 graphics - DX10 class iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0 - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port 5 ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX Motherboard English
... mode) - 1 x PCI slot - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - shared memory 512MB - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology - Micro ATX Form Factor - Integrated AMD Radeon 3000 graphics - DX10 class iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0 - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port 5 ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX Motherboard English
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... - FCC, CE, WHQL - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - Supports "Plug and Play" - Supports jumperfree - CPU Fan Tachometer - ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 6 ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX Motherboard Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google...
... - FCC, CE, WHQL - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - Supports "Plug and Play" - Supports jumperfree - CPU Fan Tachometer - ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 6 ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX Motherboard Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google...
Quick Installation Guide
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... your system. If you adopt. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 2. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to the memory support list on the AM3/AM3+ CPU you want to adopt DDR3 1866/... realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is supported depends on our website for possible damage caused by overclocking. Whether 1866/1600MHz memory speed is no such limitation. 7 ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX Motherboard English It should be less than 4GB for the reservation ...
... your system. If you adopt. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 2. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to the memory support list on the AM3/AM3+ CPU you want to adopt DDR3 1866/... realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is supported depends on our website for possible damage caused by overclocking. Whether 1866/1600MHz memory speed is no such limitation. 7 ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX Motherboard English It should be less than 4GB for the reservation ...
Quick Installation Guide
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... Chassis Fan Connector (4-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 5) GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Please connect the CPU fan cable to the connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 9) Please connect the fan cable to the fan connector ...Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5). Though this connector. 1 13 English 12 ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX Motherboard ...
... Chassis Fan Connector (4-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 5) GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL Please connect the CPU fan cable to the connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 9) Please connect the fan cable to the fan connector ...Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5). Though this connector. 1 13 English 12 ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX Motherboard ...