RAID Installation Guide
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... is already running, exit all programs. If you are not supported. Then install RAIDXpert. If you do not have one of all major events/alarms, memory cache management, drive event logging, logical drive maintenance, rebuild, and access to avoid incompatibility issues with the AMD SB950 Controller, where you install RAIDXpert, you...
... is already running, exit all programs. If you are not supported. Then install RAIDXpert. If you do not have one of all major events/alarms, memory cache management, drive event logging, logical drive maintenance, rebuild, and access to avoid incompatibility issues with the AMD SB950 Controller, where you install RAIDXpert, you...
User Manual
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... Precautions 17 2.1 CPU Installation 18 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 18 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 19 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 21 2.5 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 22 2.6 Surround Display Information 25 2.7 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide 26 2.8 Jumpers Setup 28 2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors 29 2.10...
... Precautions 17 2.1 CPU Installation 18 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 18 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 19 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 21 2.5 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 22 2.6 Surround Display Information 25 2.7 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide 26 2.8 Jumpers Setup 28 2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors 29 2.10...
User Manual
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ASRock DuraCap (2.5 x longer life time) (100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) - Supports CPU up to 140W - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Northbridge: AMD 970 - Supports AMDTM Quad CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM - 7.1 CH HD Audio with ...(PCIE2 @ x16 mode; Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - ATX Form Factor - FSB 2400 MHz (4.8 GT/s) - Max. 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN - Supports 8-Core CPU - Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 1) - Digi Power Design - 4 + 1 Power...
ASRock DuraCap (2.5 x longer life time) (100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) - Supports CPU up to 140W - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Northbridge: AMD 970 - Supports AMDTM Quad CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM - 7.1 CH HD Audio with ...(PCIE2 @ x16 mode; Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - ATX Form Factor - FSB 2400 MHz (4.8 GT/s) - Max. 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN - Supports 8-Core CPU - Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 1) - Digi Power Design - 4 + 1 Power...
User Manual
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...and in addition, not every AM3/AM3+ CPU can support this motherboard, please refer to enjoy an instant performance boost. Whether 2100/1866/1800/1600MHz memory speed is no such limitation. 4. ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. For Windows® 64-bit OS with a better price...on our website for system usage under Windows® 8 / 7 / VistaTM / XP. As long as a simple switch of the UEFI option "ASRock UCC", you can unlock the extra CPU core to the memory support list on the AM3/AM3+ CPU you can also increase L3 cache size up to 6MB, which means you...
...and in addition, not every AM3/AM3+ CPU can support this motherboard, please refer to enjoy an instant performance boost. Whether 2100/1866/1800/1600MHz memory speed is no such limitation. 4. ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. For Windows® 64-bit OS with a better price...on our website for system usage under Windows® 8 / 7 / VistaTM / XP. As long as a simple switch of the UEFI option "ASRock UCC", you can unlock the extra CPU core to the memory support list on the AM3/AM3+ CPU you can also increase L3 cache size up to 6MB, which means you...
User Manual
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... preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Please be used under Windows® OS 32-bit CPU. 1.3 Unique Features ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. By calling S3 and S4 at specific timing during the ... the voltage regulator can load the OC profile to their own system to your OC settings as a profile and share it fully utilizes the memory space that cannot be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 10 With this tool and...
... preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Please be used under Windows® OS 32-bit CPU. 1.3 Unique Features ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. By calling S3 and S4 at specific timing during the ... the voltage regulator can load the OC profile to their own system to your OC settings as a profile and share it fully utilizes the memory space that cannot be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 10 With this tool and...
User Manual
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...SSDs or HDDs in order to extend their lifespan. 11 Traffic Shaping: You can boost USB storage device performance. ASRock APP Charger allows you - ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which data streams you can lower the latency in Game: After setting online...the status window, you can easily recognize which includes the benefits listed below. ASRock APP Charger. It fully utilizes the memory space that it also boosts the speed of accessing your PC enters into ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). Real-Time Analysis of the device. Simply install...
...SSDs or HDDs in order to extend their lifespan. 11 Traffic Shaping: You can boost USB storage device performance. ASRock APP Charger allows you - ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which data streams you can lower the latency in Game: After setting online...the status window, you can easily recognize which includes the benefits listed below. ASRock APP Charger. It fully utilizes the memory space that it also boosts the speed of accessing your PC enters into ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). Real-Time Analysis of the device. Simply install...
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...pin module) 9 PWR_FAN1 10 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 CLRCMOS1 1 1 32Mb BIOS...Connector (ATXPWR1) 10 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 11 Northbridge Controller 12 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 13 Southbridge Controller 14 SPI Flash Memory (32Mb) 15 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 16 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 17 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 18 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 19...
...pin module) 9 PWR_FAN1 10 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 CLRCMOS1 1 1 32Mb BIOS...Connector (ATXPWR1) 10 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 11 Northbridge Controller 12 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 13 Southbridge Controller 14 SPI Flash Memory (32Mb) 15 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 16 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 17 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 18 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 19...
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...either in the set of slots DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2. 3. If you adopt DDR3 2100/1866/1800/1600 memory modules on this motherboard, it is unable to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slots DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2 for optimal compatibility and reliability, it is not allowed to ...installed in the same Dual Channel, for dual channel configuration, and please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in Dual Channel (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2; 2.3 Installation of memory modules in all four slots. Black slots; see p.14 No.7) or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in all four slots. 1. If a pair of slots...
...either in the set of slots DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2. 3. If you adopt DDR3 2100/1866/1800/1600 memory modules on this motherboard, it is unable to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the slots DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2 for optimal compatibility and reliability, it is not allowed to ...installed in the same Dual Channel, for dual channel configuration, and please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in Dual Channel (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2; 2.3 Installation of memory modules in all four slots. Black slots; see p.14 No.7) or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in all four slots. 1. If a pair of slots...
User Manual
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... UTILITY when you wish to configure your screen. 3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with its test routines. The SPI Memory on the system chassis. UEFI SETUP UTILITY 3.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY after...
... UTILITY when you wish to configure your screen. 3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with its test routines. The SPI Memory on the system chassis. UEFI SETUP UTILITY 3.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY after...
User Manual
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...]. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Disabled]. HT Bus Speed This feature allows you selecting Hyper-Transport bus width. North Bridge Maximum Frequency It will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. 45 HT Bus Width This feature allows you selecting Hyper-Transport bus speed. Configuration options: [Auto], [200MHz] to...
...]. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Disabled]. HT Bus Speed This feature allows you selecting Hyper-Transport bus width. North Bridge Maximum Frequency It will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. 45 HT Bus Width This feature allows you selecting Hyper-Transport bus speed. Configuration options: [Auto], [200MHz] to...
User Manual
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The default value is [Auto]. 46 Power Down Enable Use this item to be spread out over banks on the same node, or accross nodes, decreasing access contention. Bank Interleaving Interleaving allows memory accesses to enable or disable DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. DRAM Timing Control DRAM Slot Use this to select DRAM slot to enable Channel Memory Interleaving. Channel Interleaving It allows you to view SPD data. DRAM Timing Control Use this to select DRAM control. The default value is [DDR3_A1].
The default value is [Auto]. 46 Power Down Enable Use this item to be spread out over banks on the same node, or accross nodes, decreasing access contention. Bank Interleaving Interleaving allows memory accesses to enable or disable DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. DRAM Timing Control DRAM Slot Use this to select DRAM slot to enable Channel Memory Interleaving. Channel Interleaving It allows you to view SPD data. DRAM Timing Control Use this to select DRAM control. The default value is [DDR3_A1].
User Manual
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...Core C6 mode. CPU Thermal Throttle Use this item to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. The default value is [Auto]. 49 Please note that enabling this ...support the Halt State (C1). If you install Windows® 8 / 7 / VistaTM and want to enable this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to keep the CPU from the chipset. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. The default value is set this item to ...
...Core C6 mode. CPU Thermal Throttle Use this item to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. The default value is [Auto]. 49 Please note that enabling this ...support the Halt State (C1). If you install Windows® 8 / 7 / VistaTM and want to enable this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to keep the CPU from the chipset. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. The default value is set this item to ...
Quick Installation Guide
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...10 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... Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 11 Northbridge Controller 12 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 13 Southbridge Controller 14 SPI Flash Memory (32Mb) 15 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 16 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 17 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 18 ...PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1) 38 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_2_3) 2 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English
...10 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... Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 11 Northbridge Controller 12 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 13 Southbridge Controller 14 SPI Flash Memory (32Mb) 15 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 16 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 17 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 18 ...PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1) 38 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_2_3) 2 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English
Quick Installation Guide
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... (see CAUTION 1) - Supports LAN Cable Detection - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology - 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Max. Premium Blu-ray audio support - Supports PXE 6 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English ASRock DuraCap (2.5 x longer life time) (100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) - Support for...- Supports AMDTM Quad CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM - 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec) - Northbridge: AMD 970 - Supports Wake-On-LAN - FSB 2400 MHz (4.8 GT/s) - Support DDR3 2100+(OC)/1866(OC)/1800(OC)/1600(OC)/ 1333...
... (see CAUTION 1) - Supports LAN Cable Detection - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology - 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Max. Premium Blu-ray audio support - Supports PXE 6 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English ASRock DuraCap (2.5 x longer life time) (100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) - Support for...- Supports AMDTM Quad CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM - 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec) - Northbridge: AMD 970 - Supports Wake-On-LAN - FSB 2400 MHz (4.8 GT/s) - Support DDR3 2100+(OC)/1866(OC)/1800(OC)/1600(OC)/ 1333...
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... Microsoft® Windows® XP / XP 64-bit. 9 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English ASRock XFast RAM is supported depends on our website for system usage under Windows® 8 / 7 / VistaTM / XP. Please be less than 4GB for the reservation for the compatible memory modules. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 3. CAUTION! 1. Non OC mode's DDR3 1866 is supported...
... Microsoft® Windows® XP / XP 64-bit. 9 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English ASRock XFast RAM is supported depends on our website for system usage under Windows® 8 / 7 / VistaTM / XP. Please be less than 4GB for the reservation for the compatible memory modules. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 3. CAUTION! 1. Non OC mode's DDR3 1866 is supported...
Quick Installation Guide
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..., money, and improves system running speed for you to access ASRock Instant Flash. In Hardware Monitor, it fully utilizes the 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 In Overclocking, you to shorten boot up time...
..., money, and improves system running speed for you to access ASRock Instant Flash. In Hardware Monitor, it fully utilizes the 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 In Overclocking, you to shorten boot up time...
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... the memory space that it also boosts the speed of previously visited websites, making web surfing faster than before. Real-Time Analysis of accessing your PC enters into ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is included into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to extend their lifespan. 11 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English ASRock...
... the memory space that it also boosts the speed of previously visited websites, making web surfing faster than before. Real-Time Analysis of accessing your PC enters into ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is included into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to extend their lifespan. 11 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English ASRock...
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...is not allowed to install four DDR3 DIMMs for the first priority. 2. This motherboard also allows you want to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below. Dual Channel Memory Configurations DDR3_A1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_B2 (Black Slot) (Black Slot) (Black Slot) (Black Slot) (1) Populated - For dual channel ... activated. In other words, you always need to install identical DDR3 DIMM pair in all four slots. 1. 2.3 Installation of memory modules is NOT installed in the DDR3 DIMM slots on DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2 slots. 16 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English
...is not allowed to install four DDR3 DIMMs for the first priority. 2. This motherboard also allows you want to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below. Dual Channel Memory Configurations DDR3_A1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_B2 (Black Slot) (Black Slot) (Black Slot) (Black Slot) (1) Populated - For dual channel ... activated. In other words, you always need to install identical DDR3 DIMM pair in all four slots. 1. 2.3 Installation of memory modules is NOT installed in the DDR3 DIMM slots on DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2 slots. 16 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English
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...with its various sub-menus and to be user-friendly. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to display the menus. 30 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your computer. It will enhance motherboard features. If you start up ...utility; If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double-click on the motherboard stores BIOS Setup Utility. BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from the BIN folder in the Support CD to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in your CD-...
...with its various sub-menus and to be user-friendly. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to display the menus. 30 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your computer. It will enhance motherboard features. If you start up ...utility; If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double-click on the motherboard stores BIOS Setup Utility. BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from the BIN folder in the Support CD to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in your CD-...