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... UEFI Menu Bar 41 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 42 3.2 Main Screen 43 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 44 3.4 Advanced Screen 48 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 49 3.4.2 North Bridge Configuration 50 3.4.3 South Bridge Configuration 51 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 52 3.4.5 Super IO Configuration 53 3.4.6 ...Screen 58 3.6 Boot Screen 59 3.7 Security Screen 61 3.8 Exit Screen 62 4. Software Support 63 4.1 Install Operating System 63 4.2 Support CD Information 63 4.2.1 Running Support CD 63 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 63 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 63 4.2.4 Contact Information 63 4 3.
... UEFI Menu Bar 41 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 42 3.2 Main Screen 43 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 44 3.4 Advanced Screen 48 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 49 3.4.2 North Bridge Configuration 50 3.4.3 South Bridge Configuration 51 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 52 3.4.5 Super IO Configuration 53 3.4.6 ...Screen 58 3.6 Boot Screen 59 3.7 Security Screen 61 3.8 Exit Screen 62 4. Software Support 63 4.1 Install Operating System 63 4.2 Support CD Information 63 4.2.1 Running Support CD 63 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 63 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 63 4.2.4 Contact Information 63 4 3.
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... mode. 5 In case any modifications of the Support CD. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without 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... Introduction Thank you for specific...
... mode. 5 In case any modifications of the Support CD. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without 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... Introduction Thank you for specific...
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...Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 2) - Northbridge: AMD 970 - ATX Form Factor - Supports 8-Core CPU - FSB 2400 MHz (4.8 GT/s) - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports LAN Cable Detection - Supports PXE 6 Digi Power Design - 4 + 1 Power Phase Design - Supports CPU... slots - Realtek RTL8111E - Support for Socket AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X6 / X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940) / Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 / Sempron processors - Max. Premium Blu-ray audio support - ASRock DuraCap (2.5 x longer life ...
...Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 2) - Northbridge: AMD 970 - ATX Form Factor - Supports 8-Core CPU - FSB 2400 MHz (4.8 GT/s) - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports LAN Cable Detection - Supports PXE 6 Digi Power Design - 4 + 1 Power Phase Design - Supports CPU... slots - Realtek RTL8111E - Support for Socket AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X6 / X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940) / Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 / Sempron processors - Max. Premium Blu-ray audio support - ASRock DuraCap (2.5 x longer life ...
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... 6.0Gb/s connectors - 1 x IR header - 1 x CIR header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x Power LED header - 2 x CPU Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) - 3 x Chassis 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 - Supports jumperfree - HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in/Front Speaker...
... 6.0Gb/s connectors - 1 x IR header - 1 x CIR header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x Power LED header - 2 x CPU Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin) - 3 x Chassis 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 - Supports jumperfree - HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in/Front Speaker...
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Support CD - CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control - Microsoft® Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 4) Certifications - It should be done at your system. CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - ErP/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 ...
Support CD - CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control - Microsoft® Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 4) Certifications - It should be done at your system. CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - ErP/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 ...
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... for the reservation for the compatible memory modules. Due to enjoy an instant performance boost. Please be malfunctioned. 2. Non OC mode's DDR3 1866 is not supported by AM3+ CPU. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 3. ASRock XFast RAM is supported by Microsoft® Windows® XP / XP 64-bit. 9 When UCC feature is no such limitation. 4.
... for the reservation for the compatible memory modules. Due to enjoy an instant performance boost. Please be malfunctioned. 2. Non OC mode's DDR3 1866 is not supported by AM3+ CPU. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 3. ASRock XFast RAM is supported by Microsoft® Windows® XP / XP 64-bit. 9 When UCC feature is no such limitation. 4.
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... allows you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your SSDs or HDDs in order to extend their lifespan. 11 ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which data streams you are transferring currently. Traffic Shaping: You can easily..., you can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is a new function that cannot be used under Windows® OS 32-bit CPU. And it also boosts the speed of the device. ASRock APP Charger. Simply install the APP Charger driver, it ...
... allows you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your SSDs or HDDs in order to extend their lifespan. 11 ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which data streams you are transferring currently. Traffic Shaping: You can easily..., you can watch Youtube HD videos and download simultaneously. ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is a new function that cannot be used under Windows® OS 32-bit CPU. And it also boosts the speed of the device. ASRock APP Charger. Simply install the APP Charger driver, it ...
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...970 PCIE1 Chipset PCIE2 AM3+ 140W CPU DDR3 2100+ Support 8-Core CPU DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) DDR3_B2 (64 bit, 240-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...1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 3 AM3+ CPU Socket 4 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 6 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 7 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel:...
...970 PCIE1 Chipset PCIE2 AM3+ 140W CPU DDR3 2100+ Support 8-Core CPU DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) DDR3_B2 (64 bit, 240-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...1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 3 AM3+ CPU Socket 4 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 6 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 7 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel:...
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... (4-pin CPU_FAN1) +12V (see p.14 No. 1) 8 4 Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. Though this connector. Though this motherboard, please connect it... can still work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the ground pin. To use the 5 1 4-pin...
... (4-pin CPU_FAN1) +12V (see p.14 No. 1) 8 4 Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. Though this connector. Though this motherboard, please connect it... can still work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the ground pin. To use the 5 1 4-pin...
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... 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. 2.16 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... environment. B. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 40 B. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Set the "SATA Mode" option to [...
... 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. 2.16 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... environment. B. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 40 B. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Set the "SATA Mode" option to [...
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... noted that UCC feature is [Manual]. The default value is supported with a better price. As long as a simple switch of the UEFI option "ASRock UCC", you can support this function because some CPU, including quad-core CPU, can also increase L3 cache size up overclocking features. The ...configuration options depend on the CPU core you to adjust CPU Active Core Control feature. 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen...
... noted that UCC feature is [Manual]. The default value is supported with a better price. As long as a simple switch of the UEFI option "ASRock UCC", you can support this function because some CPU, including quad-core CPU, can also increase L3 cache size up overclocking features. The ...configuration options depend on the CPU core you to adjust CPU Active Core Control feature. 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen...
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... native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from overheated. The default value is [Auto]. 49 In the C1 power state, the processor maintains the context of the system caches. Please set to enable or disable Core C6 mode. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration Cool 'n' Quiet Use this item to [Disable] if...
... native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from overheated. The default value is [Auto]. 49 In the C1 power state, the processor maintains the context of the system caches. Please set to enable or disable Core C6 mode. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration Cool 'n' Quiet Use this item to [Disable] if...
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... 970 PCIE1 Chipset PCIE2 AM3+ 140W CPU DDR3 2100+ Support 8-Core CPU DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) DDR3_B2 (64 bit, 240-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... 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE4) 35 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE3) 36 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2) 37 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1) 38 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_2_3) 2 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English
... 970 PCIE1 Chipset PCIE2 AM3+ 140W CPU DDR3 2100+ Support 8-Core CPU DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) DDR3_B2 (64 bit, 240-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... 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE4) 35 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE3) 36 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2) 37 PCI 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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... motherboard, please visit our website for details. 5 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be found in the user manual presented in Storage Configuration to quality and endurance. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. It delivers excellent performance with...
... motherboard, please visit our website for details. 5 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be found in the user manual presented in Storage Configuration to quality and endurance. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. It delivers excellent performance with...
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... - capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 2) - Premium Blu-ray audio support - Supports PXE 6 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English Digi Power Design - 4 + 1 Power Phase Design - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports LAN Cable Detection - ATX Form Factor - Supports 8-Core CPU - Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 1) - Supports CPU up to 140W - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - FSB 2400 MHz (4.8 GT/s) - Southbridge: AMD SB950...
... - capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 2) - Premium Blu-ray audio support - Supports PXE 6 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English Digi Power Design - 4 + 1 Power Phase Design - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports LAN Cable Detection - ATX Form Factor - Supports 8-Core CPU - Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 1) - Supports CPU up to 140W - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - FSB 2400 MHz (4.8 GT/s) - Southbridge: AMD SB950...
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... 3.0 ports) - 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Supports jumperfree - 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-...
... 3.0 ports) - 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Supports jumperfree - 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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Support CD - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - ErP/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, ... 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 4) Certifications - English 8 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan - It should be done at your system. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, ...
Support CD - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - ErP/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, ... 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant (see CAUTION 4) Certifications - English 8 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan - It should be done at your system. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, ...
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... be malfunctioned. 2. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 3. ASRock XFast RAM is supported by Microsoft® Windows® XP / XP 64-bit. 9 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English As long as a simple switch of the UEFI option "ASRock UCC", you want to 6MB, which means you adopt. Non OC mode's DDR3 1866 is not supported by AM3+ CPU. Due to enjoy...
... be malfunctioned. 2. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 3. ASRock XFast RAM is supported by Microsoft® Windows® XP / XP 64-bit. 9 ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English As long as a simple switch of the UEFI option "ASRock UCC", you want to 6MB, which means you adopt. Non OC mode's DDR3 1866 is not supported by AM3+ CPU. Due to enjoy...
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... ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English The performance may depend on the properties of the device. Traffic Shaping: You can boost USB storage device performance. ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is a new function that cannot be used under Windows® OS 32-bit CPU. ASRock XFast LAN ASRock ... you can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience. Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is included into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your application's priority ideally and/or add new...
... ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard English The performance may depend on the properties of the device. Traffic Shaping: You can boost USB storage device performance. ASRock XFast RAM ASRock XFast RAM is a new function that cannot be used under Windows® OS 32-bit CPU. ASRock XFast LAN ASRock ... you can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience. Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is included into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your application's priority ideally and/or add new...
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...ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation (3-pin CPU_FAN2) (see p.2 No. 5) GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.2 No. 9) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU...Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.2 No.30) This COM1 header supports a serial port module. CPU Fan Connectors FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CPU_FAN_SPEED (4-pin CPU_FAN1) +12V (see p.2 No. 6) GND 1 2 3 4 Please connect the CPU fan cable to the connector and match the black wire to Pin ...
...ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation (3-pin CPU_FAN2) (see p.2 No. 5) GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.2 No. 9) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU...Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.2 No.30) This COM1 header supports a serial port module. CPU Fan Connectors FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CPU_FAN_SPEED (4-pin CPU_FAN1) +12V (see p.2 No. 6) GND 1 2 3 4 Please connect the CPU fan cable to the connector and match the black wire to Pin ...