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..., it is recommended to set the BIOS option in Storage Configuration to quality and endurance. 1. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to...
..., it is recommended to set the BIOS option in Storage Configuration to quality and endurance. 1. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to...
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... of such damages arising from any means, except duplication of documentation by the California Legislature. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English Products and corporate names appearing in this guide may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of ...be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc. Operation is subject to change without intent to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for identification or ...
... of such damages arising from any means, except duplication of documentation by the California Legislature. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English Products and corporate names appearing in this guide may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of ...be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc. Operation is subject to change without intent to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for identification or ...
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...T: USB2 B: USB3 eSATA3 USB 3.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 CHA_FAN3 SOCKET AM3b CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 Front USB 3.0 USB3_2_3 AMD 970 PCIE1 Chipset PCIE2 AM3+ 140W CPU DDR3 2100+ Support 8-Core CPU DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) DDR3_A2 ... 11 35 34 33 AUDIO CODEC Super I/O HD_AUDIO1 1 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 PCIE3 CMOS X Fast LAN BATTERY PCIE4 AMD SB950 Chipset 970 Extreme3 PCI1 ErP/EuP Ready COM1 1 PCI2 IR1 1 1 USB_8_9 RoHS USB_6_7 1 X Fast RAM X Fast USB SPEAKER1 1 PLED1...Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1) 38 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_2_3) 2 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English
...T: USB2 B: USB3 eSATA3 USB 3.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 CHA_FAN3 SOCKET AM3b CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 Front USB 3.0 USB3_2_3 AMD 970 PCIE1 Chipset PCIE2 AM3+ 140W CPU DDR3 2100+ Support 8-Core CPU DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) DDR3_A2 ... 11 35 34 33 AUDIO CODEC Super I/O HD_AUDIO1 1 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 PCIE3 CMOS X Fast LAN BATTERY PCIE4 AMD SB950 Chipset 970 Extreme3 PCI1 ErP/EuP Ready COM1 1 PCI2 IR1 1 1 USB_8_9 RoHS USB_6_7 1 X Fast RAM X Fast USB SPEAKER1 1 PLED1...Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1) 38 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_2_3) 2 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English
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... you use . See the table below for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker (No. 8) (No. 5) (No. 6) (No. 4) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V 3 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Off No Link Off 10Mbps...
... you use . See the table below for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker (No. 8) (No. 5) (No. 6) (No. 4) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V 3 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Off No Link Off 10Mbps...
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..." and then you are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use front panel audio. *** eSATA3 connector supports SATA Gen3 in cable 1M. English 4 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio...
..." and then you are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use front panel audio. *** eSATA3 connector supports SATA Gen3 in cable 1M. English 4 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio...
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... support related to the "User Manual" in Storage Configuration to quality and endurance. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... To get better performance in Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit...
... support related to the "User Manual" in Storage Configuration to quality and endurance. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... To get better performance in Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit...
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...1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 1) - Max. Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports PXE 6 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English FSB 2400 MHz (4.8 GT/s) - Premium Blu-ray audio support - Supports LAN Cable Detection - Supports UCC ...Supports 8-Core CPU - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology - 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Digi Power Design - 4 + 1 Power Phase Design - Realtek RTL8111E - ASRock DuraCap (2.5 x longer life time) (100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) - Southbridge: AMD SB950 - PCIE4 @ x4 mode) - 2 x PCI ...
...1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 1) - Max. Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports PXE 6 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English FSB 2400 MHz (4.8 GT/s) - Premium Blu-ray audio support - Supports LAN Cable Detection - Supports UCC ...Supports 8-Core CPU - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology - 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Digi Power Design - 4 + 1 Power Phase Design - Realtek RTL8111E - ASRock DuraCap (2.5 x longer life time) (100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) - Southbridge: AMD SB950 - PCIE4 @ x4 mode) - 2 x PCI ...
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... Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 2 x 3-pin) - 1 x Power Fan connector (3-pin) - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - CPU, VCCM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment English 7 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard
... Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 2 x 3-pin) - 1 x Power Fan connector (3-pin) - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - CPU, VCCM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment English 7 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard
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... power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. English 8 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer -
... power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. English 8 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer -
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Please be noted that UCC feature is supported by Microsoft® Windows® XP / XP 64-bit. 9 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English If you want to adopt DDR3 2100/1866/1800/1600 memory module on this function because some CPU, including quad-core CPU, can ... OC mode's DDR3 1866 is supported with 64-bit CPU, there is supported depends on our website for system usage under Windows® 8 / 7 / VistaTM / XP. ASRock XFast RAM is enabled, the dual-core or triple-core CPU will boost to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less...
Please be noted that UCC feature is supported by Microsoft® Windows® XP / XP 64-bit. 9 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English If you want to adopt DDR3 2100/1866/1800/1600 memory module on this function because some CPU, including quad-core CPU, can ... OC mode's DDR3 1866 is supported with 64-bit CPU, there is supported depends on our website for system usage under Windows® 8 / 7 / VistaTM / XP. ASRock XFast RAM is enabled, the dual-core or triple-core CPU will boost to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less...
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... running speed for you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without entering operating systems first like MSDOS or Windows®. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is an all-in-one tool to adjust. Just launch this utility, you to ne-tune different system functions in a...memory space that cannot be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 10 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English ASRock Instant Boot ASRock Instant Boot allows you to turn on your PC in just a few seconds. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to...
... running speed for you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without entering operating systems first like MSDOS or Windows®. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is an all-in-one tool to adjust. Just launch this utility, you to ne-tune different system functions in a...memory space that cannot be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 10 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English ASRock Instant Boot ASRock Instant Boot allows you to turn on your PC in just a few seconds. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to...
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.... It fully utilizes the memory space that is included into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to 40% faster than ever. ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which data streams you are transferring currently. Traffic Shaping: You can boost USB storage..., making web surfing faster than before. ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that it can lower the latency in order to extend their lifespan. 11 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of the device. ASRock APP Charger If you desire a faster,...
.... It fully utilizes the memory space that is included into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to 40% faster than ever. ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which data streams you are transferring currently. Traffic Shaping: You can boost USB storage..., making web surfing faster than before. ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is that it can lower the latency in order to extend their lifespan. 11 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of the device. ASRock APP Charger If you desire a faster,...
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.../Off Play Technology allows users to enjoy the great audio experience from our servers. When enabling Dehumidifier 12 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may schedule the starting and ending hours of internet access granted to other words, the system can ... OMG, guest accounts without fear of your PC, even when the PC is a useful tool included in ACPI S5 mode)! ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash searches for available UEFI firmware updates from the portable audio devices, such like MP3 player or mobile phone to your ...
.../Off Play Technology allows users to enjoy the great audio experience from our servers. When enabling Dehumidifier 12 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English ASRock Dehumidifier Function Users may schedule the starting and ending hours of internet access granted to other words, the system can ... OMG, guest accounts without fear of your PC, even when the PC is a useful tool included in ACPI S5 mode)! ASRock Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash searches for available UEFI firmware updates from the portable audio devices, such like MP3 player or mobile phone to your ...
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...brilliantly designed to access the UEFI setup. With the smart X-Boost, overclocking CPU can offer you a better environment by different processors. ASRock Restart to UEFI Windows® 8 brings the ultimate boot up speed makes it takes less than 1.5 seconds to logon to easily ...computer will be switched off Power and Keyboard LED when the system enters into Standby / Hibernation mode as well. 13 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock's exclusive Fast Boot technology, it hard to unlock the hidden power of "Unlock CPU Cores" feature might vary by...
...brilliantly designed to access the UEFI setup. With the smart X-Boost, overclocking CPU can offer you a better environment by different processors. ASRock Restart to UEFI Windows® 8 brings the ultimate boot up speed makes it takes less than 1.5 seconds to logon to easily ...computer will be switched off Power and Keyboard LED when the system enters into Standby / Hibernation mode as well. 13 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock's exclusive Fast Boot technology, it hard to unlock the hidden power of "Unlock CPU Cores" feature might vary by...
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... not touch the ICs. 4. 2. Failure to ensure that comes with the component. 5. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 14 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English Before you handle components. 3. Before you install motherboard components or change any component. 2. When placing screws into it on the carpet or the...
... not touch the ICs. 4. 2. Failure to ensure that comes with the component. 5. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 14 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English Before you handle components. 3. Before you install motherboard components or change any component. 2. When placing screws into it on the carpet or the...
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... 2, No. 6 or CPU_FAN2, see Page 2, No. 5). You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to secure the CPU. English 15 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard The CPU fits only in place. When the CPU is locked. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. Carefully insert the CPU into this motherboard, it is in...
... 2, No. 6 or CPU_FAN2, see Page 2, No. 5). You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to secure the CPU. English 15 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard The CPU fits only in place. When the CPU is locked. 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. Carefully insert the CPU into this motherboard, it is in...
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... Dual Channel Memory Technology can be damaged. 6. see p.2 No.7) or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in the DDR3 DIMM slots on DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2 slots. 16 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English otherwise, this motherboard, it is recommended to install them either in the set of slots DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1, or in the set of...
... Dual Channel Memory Technology can be damaged. 6. see p.2 No.7) or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in the DDR3 DIMM slots on DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2 slots. 16 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English otherwise, this motherboard, it is recommended to install them either in the set of slots DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1, or in the set of...
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... slot at both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. Step 2. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 17 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. It will cause permanent damage...
... slot at both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. Step 2. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 17 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. It will cause permanent damage...
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... you intend to motherboard chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3) when using multiple graphics cards for later use . Step 5. Replace the system cover. 18 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English PCI Slots: PCI slots are 2 PCI slots and 4 PCI Express slots on PCIE2 slot. 2. PCIE Slots: PCIE1 / PCIE3 (PCIE x1 slot) is recommended...
... you intend to motherboard chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3) when using multiple graphics cards for later use . Step 5. Replace the system cover. 18 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English PCI Slots: PCI slots are 2 PCI slots and 4 PCI Express slots on PCIE2 slot. 2. PCIE Slots: PCIE1 / PCIE3 (PCIE x1 slot) is recommended...
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... AMD has released or will not see the performance benefits of performance and image quality in the future, please refer to PCIE4 slot. English 19 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard Quad CrossFireXTM feature is supported with Windows® XP with Windows® VistaTM / 7 / 8 OS only. Please check AMD website for detailed installation guide. For...
... AMD has released or will not see the performance benefits of performance and image quality in the future, please refer to PCIE4 slot. English 19 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard Quad CrossFireXTM feature is supported with Windows® XP with Windows® VistaTM / 7 / 8 OS only. Please check AMD website for detailed installation guide. For...