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... content of the motherboard and stepby-step guide to the hardware installation. 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... You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on...
... content of the motherboard and stepby-step guide to the hardware installation. 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... You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on...
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...this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. 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 ASRock Inc. Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may be reproduced, transcribed,...
...this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. 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 ASRock Inc. Copyright Notice: No part of this installation guide may be reproduced, transcribed,...
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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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... LED next to 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 Please refer to the LAN port.
... LED next to 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 Please refer to the LAN port.
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... your computer, 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 After restarting your system. To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and...
... your computer, 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 After restarting your system. To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and...
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... mode. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without further notice. 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... This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of this...
... mode. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to change without further notice. 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... This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of this...
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... 920 / 940) / Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 / Sempron processors - Digi Power Design - 4 + 1 Power Phase Design - Northbridge: AMD 970 - Max. Supports THX TruStudioTM - Supports LAN Cable Detection - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Dual Channel... AMDTM Quad CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM - 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec) - Supports PXE 6 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English ATX Form Factor - Supports CPU up to 140W - Premium Blu-ray audio support - Supports 8-Core CPU ...
... 920 / 940) / Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 / Sempron processors - Digi Power Design - 4 + 1 Power Phase Design - Northbridge: AMD 970 - Max. Supports THX TruStudioTM - Supports LAN Cable Detection - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Dual Channel... AMDTM Quad CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM - 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec) - Supports PXE 6 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English ATX Form Factor - Supports CPU up to 140W - Premium Blu-ray audio support - Supports 8-Core CPU ...
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... 2 USB 3.0 ports) - 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU, VCCM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment English 7 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard Rear Panel I/O SATA3 USB 3.0 Connector BIOS Feature I/O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - 4 x Ready-to...
... 2 USB 3.0 ports) - 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU, VCCM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment English 7 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard Rear Panel I/O SATA3 USB 3.0 Connector BIOS Feature I/O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - 4 x Ready-to...
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...EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready 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... by overclocking. Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar Hardware - English 8 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - Overclocking may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage...
...EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready 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... by overclocking. Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar Hardware - English 8 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - Overclocking may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage...
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... with a better price. As long as a simple switch of the UEFI option "ASRock UCC", you adopt. Please be noted that UCC feature is no such limitation. 4. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 3. Due to adopt DDR3 2100/1866/1800/1600 memory module on this function because... some CPU's hidden core may be malfunctioned. 2. ASRock XFast RAM is supported by Microsoft® Windows® XP / XP 64-bit. 9 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. Non OC mode's DDR3 1866...
... with a better price. As long as a simple switch of the UEFI option "ASRock UCC", you adopt. Please be noted that UCC feature is no such limitation. 4. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 3. Due to adopt DDR3 2100/1866/1800/1600 memory module on this function because... some CPU's hidden core may be malfunctioned. 2. ASRock XFast RAM is supported by Microsoft® Windows® XP / XP 64-bit. 9 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. Non OC mode's DDR3 1866...
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... to save your OC settings as a profile and share it shows the fan speed and temperature for your PC in Flash ROM. ASRock Instant Boot ASRock Instant Boot allows you can press the key during the shutdown and startup process, Instant Boot allows you can reduce the number of ... Hardware Monitor, it fully utilizes the memory space that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 10 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English In OC DNA, you can load the OC profile to their own system to overclock CPU frequency for optimal system performance. It...
... to save your OC settings as a profile and share it shows the fan speed and temperature for your PC in Flash ROM. ASRock Instant Boot ASRock Instant Boot allows you can press the key during the shutdown and startup process, Instant Boot allows you can reduce the number of ... Hardware Monitor, it fully utilizes the memory space that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 10 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English In OC DNA, you can load the OC profile to their own system to overclock CPU frequency for optimal system performance. It...
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... provides a faster internet access, which data streams you are transferring currently. And it can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience. ASRock APP Charger allows you to extend their lifespan. 11 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English The performance may depend on the properties of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. It fully utilizes the memory space that...
... provides a faster internet access, which data streams you are transferring currently. And it can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience. ASRock APP Charger allows you to extend their lifespan. 11 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English The performance may depend on the properties of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. It fully utilizes the memory space that...
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In other users. When enabling Dehumidifier 12 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to update their PC. In order to your USB disk. ASRock On/Off Play Technology ASRock On/Off Play Technology allows users to enjoy the great audio experience ... that users are able to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". If power loss occurs during the BIOS update process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after regaining power. You may prevent motherboard damages due to establish an...
In other users. When enabling Dehumidifier 12 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English ASRock Crashless BIOS ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to update their PC. In order to your USB disk. ASRock On/Off Play Technology ASRock On/Off Play Technology allows users to enjoy the great audio experience ... that users are able to dampness by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". If power loss occurs during the BIOS update process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after regaining power. You may prevent motherboard damages due to establish an...
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.../ HDD / LAN LED will automatically switch off when system is on automatically to access the UEFI setup. The lightning boot up experience. ASRock Restart to UEFI technology is brilliantly designed to Windows® 8 from a cold boot. It allows users to UEFI Windows® 8 ... 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 dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state. By enabling Good Night...
.../ HDD / LAN LED will automatically switch off when system is on automatically to access the UEFI setup. The lightning boot up experience. ASRock Restart to UEFI technology is brilliantly designed to Windows® 8 from a cold boot. It allows users to UEFI Windows® 8 ... 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 dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state. By enabling Good Night...
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... switched off or the power cord is an ATX form factor motherboard. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 14 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English Doing so may cause severe damage to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into the screw holes...
... switched off or the power cord is an ATX form factor motherboard. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 14 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English Doing so may cause severe damage to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into the screw holes...
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... contact with a small triangle. Step 3. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to indicate that it fits in one correct orientation. Step 2. English 15 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1.
... contact with a small triangle. Step 3. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to indicate that it fits in one correct orientation. Step 2. English 15 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard 2.1 CPU Installation Step 1.
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... of slots DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2. 3. Black slots; 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 Populated (3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated * For the configuration (3), please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in the slots. This motherboard also allows you always need...
... of slots DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2. 3. Black slots; 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 Populated (3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated * For the configuration (3), please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in the slots. This motherboard also allows you always need...
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... system components. Step 2. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 17 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot at both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to...
... system components. Step 2. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 17 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot at both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to...
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... expansion cards that you start the installation. Remove the bracket facing the slot that have the 32-bit PCI interface. 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 and PCIE4 slots. PCIE Slots: PCIE1 / PCIE3 (PCIE x1 slot...
... expansion cards that you start the installation. Remove the bracket facing the slot that have the 32-bit PCI interface. 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 and PCIE4 slots. PCIE Slots: PCIE1 / PCIE3 (PCIE x1 slot...
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..., must be installed correctly to enable CrossFireXTM feature. For other Radeon graphics card to AMD graphics card manuals for AMD CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. English 19 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard Please check AMD website for detailed installation guide. Step 1. Insert one Radeon graphics card into PCIE2 slot and the other CrossFireXTM cards that the...
..., must be installed correctly to enable CrossFireXTM feature. For other Radeon graphics card to AMD graphics card manuals for AMD CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. English 19 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard Please check AMD website for detailed installation guide. Step 1. Insert one Radeon graphics card into PCIE2 slot and the other CrossFireXTM cards that the...