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... SETUP UTILITY 33 3.1 Introduction 33 3.1.1 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 47 3.4.7 USB Configuration 48 3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 49 3.6 Boot...
... SETUP UTILITY 33 3.1 Introduction 33 3.1.1 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 47 3.4.7 USB Configuration 48 3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 49 3.6 Boot...
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...- Max. capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 1) - shared memory 512MB - Supports 8-Core CPU - Northbridge: AMD 760G - Max. 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 6 Micro ATX Form Factor - Support ... Calibration) - resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 60Hz - 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - 960GM-VGS3 FX Atheros® PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN AR8151, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - 960GM-VS3 FX Atheros® PCIE x1 LAN AR8152, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Supports Wake-On-LAN -
...- Max. capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 1) - shared memory 512MB - Supports 8-Core CPU - Northbridge: AMD 760G - Max. 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 6 Micro ATX Form Factor - Support ... Calibration) - resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 60Hz - 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - 960GM-VGS3 FX Atheros® PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN AR8151, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - 960GM-VS3 FX Atheros® PCIE x1 LAN AR8152, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Supports Wake-On-LAN -
User Manual
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1.4 Motherboard Layout (960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX) 1 2 3 4 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard Fast RAM X USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: ...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 8 BATTERY PCIE1 Super I/O CI1 1 1 CLRCMOS1 8Mb BIOS USB6_7 1 USB8_9 1 PCI1 XFast ...USB ErP/EuP Ready AMD SB710 Chipset CHA_FAN1 9 10 11 SATAII_2 (PORT 2) SATAII_3 (PORT 5) PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET SATAII_1 (PORT 1) PANEL 1 12...
1.4 Motherboard Layout (960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX) 1 2 3 4 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard Fast RAM X USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: ...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 8 BATTERY PCIE1 Super I/O CI1 1 1 CLRCMOS1 8Mb BIOS USB6_7 1 USB8_9 1 PCI1 XFast ...USB ErP/EuP Ready AMD SB710 Chipset CHA_FAN1 9 10 11 SATAII_2 (PORT 2) SATAII_3 (PORT 5) PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET SATAII_1 (PORT 1) PANEL 1 12...
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... system is still power-on this motherboard for SATA2 in RAID / AHCI mode. STEP 1: Install the SATA2 hard disks into the SATA2 HDD. AMD SB710 chipset provides hardware support for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new programming interface for the action to the SATA2 hard disk. 2.9 Hot Plug and Hot Swap... the SATA2 HDDs while the system is still power-on and in working condition. 2.8 Serial ATA2 (SATA2) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts AMD SB710 chipset that it is called "Hot Swap" for the action to the motherboard's SATA2 connector.
... system is still power-on this motherboard for SATA2 in RAID / AHCI mode. STEP 1: Install the SATA2 hard disks into the SATA2 HDD. AMD SB710 chipset provides hardware support for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new programming interface for the action to the SATA2 hard disk. 2.9 Hot Plug and Hot Swap... the SATA2 HDDs while the system is still power-on and in working condition. 2.8 Serial ATA2 (SATA2) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts AMD SB710 chipset that it is called "Hot Swap" for the action to the motherboard's SATA2 connector.
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... Hot Plug, please check below cable accessories from the motherboard gift box pack. Below operation procedure is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. The latest SATA2 driver is designed only for SATA2 HDD in the product spec on our support website: www...Make sure to power supply 1. Please follow below operation guide of our motherboard is installed into system properly. Please read below instructions step by the chipset because of its limitation, the SATA2 Hot Plug support information of Hot Plug feature carefully. SATA data cable (Red) B. Before you process the ...
... Hot Plug, please check below cable accessories from the motherboard gift box pack. Below operation procedure is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. The latest SATA2 driver is designed only for SATA2 HDD in the product spec on our support website: www...Make sure to power supply 1. Please follow below operation guide of our motherboard is installed into system properly. Please read below instructions step by the chipset because of its limitation, the SATA2 Hot Plug support information of Hot Plug feature carefully. SATA data cable (Red) B. Before you process the ...
User Manual
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... Voltage Use this option, you like to save three user defaults according to your own requirements. 39 The default is [Auto]. The default is [500]. Chipset Settings Onboard GPU Clock Override This allows you enable "Onboard GPU ClockOverride". The default value is [Auto]. The default is [Auto]. TRC Use this item...
... Voltage Use this option, you like to save three user defaults according to your own requirements. 39 The default is [Auto]. The default is [500]. Chipset Settings Onboard GPU Clock Override This allows you enable "Onboard GPU ClockOverride". The default value is [Auto]. The default is [Auto]. TRC Use this item...
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... Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Advanced Settings Options for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, ACPI Configuration, Storage Configuration, PCIPnP Configuration, Super IO Configuration and USB Configuration. CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration BIOS Update Utility Instant Flash Select Screen...
... Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Advanced Settings Options for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, ACPI Configuration, Storage Configuration, PCIPnP Configuration, Super IO Configuration and USB Configuration. CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration BIOS Update Utility Instant Flash Select Screen...
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... want to enable this function, please set to [Disable] if above issue occurs. CPU Thermal Throttle Use this item to keep the CPU from the chipset. Cool 'n' Quiet Use this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to enable or disable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. The default value...
... want to enable this function, please set to [Disable] if above issue occurs. CPU Thermal Throttle Use this item to keep the CPU from the chipset. Cool 'n' Quiet Use this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to enable or disable AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM technology. The default value...
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... [UMA]. Primary Graphics Adapter This item will be disabled when PCI Sound Card is [UMA]. Configuration options: [Onboard], [PCI] and [PCI Express]. 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Onboard HD Audio Front Panel Onboard Lan Primary Graphics Adapter Internal Graphics Mode Share Memory Surround View [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [PCI] [UMA...
... [UMA]. Primary Graphics Adapter This item will be disabled when PCI Sound Card is [UMA]. Configuration options: [Onboard], [PCI] and [PCI Express]. 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Onboard HD Audio Front Panel Onboard Lan Primary Graphics Adapter Internal Graphics Mode Share Memory Surround View [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [PCI] [UMA...
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... EPP version. Configuration options: [3F8 / IRQ4] and [3E8 / IRQ4]. Configuration options: [DMA0], [DMA1] and [DMA3]. 3.4.6 Super IO Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure Super IO Chipset Serial Port Address Infrared Port Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode EPP Version ECP Mode UMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ [3F8 / IRQ4] [Disabled] [378...
... EPP version. Configuration options: [3F8 / IRQ4] and [3E8 / IRQ4]. Configuration options: [DMA0], [DMA1] and [DMA3]. 3.4.6 Super IO Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure Super IO Chipset Serial Port Address Infrared Port Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode EPP Version ECP Mode UMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ [3F8 / IRQ4] [Disabled] [378...
Quick Installation Guide
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...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 BATTERY PCIE1 8 Super I/O CI1 1 1 CLRCMOS1 8Mb BIOS USB6_7 1 USB8_9 1 PCI1 XFast ...USB ErP/EuP Ready AMD SB710 Chipset CHA_FAN1 9 10 11 SATAII_2 (PORT 2) SATAII_3 (PORT 5) PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET SATAII_1 (PORT 1) PANEL 1 12...x16 Slot (PCIE1) 22 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 2 ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX Motherboard English
...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 BATTERY PCIE1 8 Super I/O CI1 1 1 CLRCMOS1 8Mb BIOS USB6_7 1 USB8_9 1 PCI1 XFast ...USB ErP/EuP Ready AMD SB710 Chipset CHA_FAN1 9 10 11 SATAII_2 (PORT 2) SATAII_3 (PORT 5) PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET SATAII_1 (PORT 1) PANEL 1 12...x16 Slot (PCIE1) 22 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 2 ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX Motherboard English
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.../s) - 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 resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 60Hz - 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - 960GM-VGS3 FX Atheros® PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN AR8151, speed 10/100...
.../s) - 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 resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 60Hz - 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - 960GM-VGS3 FX Atheros® PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN AR8151, speed 10/100...