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... 38 3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 38 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 39 3.2 Main Screen 39 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 40 3.4 Advanced Screen 44 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 45 3.4.2 North Bridge Configuration 46 3.4.3 South Bridge Configuration 47 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 48 ...Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 53 3.6 Boot Screen 54 3.7 Security Screen 55 3.8 Exit Screen 56 4. Software Support 57 4.1 Install Operating System 57 4.2 Support CD Information 57 4.2.1 Running Support CD 57 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 57 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 57 4.2.4 Contact Information 57 4
... 38 3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 38 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 39 3.2 Main Screen 39 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 40 3.4 Advanced Screen 44 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 45 3.4.2 North Bridge Configuration 46 3.4.3 South Bridge Configuration 47 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 48 ...Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 53 3.6 Boot Screen 54 3.7 Security Screen 55 3.8 Exit Screen 56 4. Software Support 57 4.1 Install Operating System 57 4.2 Support CD Information 57 4.2.1 Running Support CD 57 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 57 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 57 4.2.4 Contact Information 57 4
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... updated, the content of the Support CD. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model you require technical support related to quality and endurance....the "User Manual" in , 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock 970 Extreme3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 970 Extreme3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. It delivers excellent performance with robust design...
... updated, the content of the Support CD. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model you require technical support related to quality and endurance....the "User Manual" in , 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock 970 Extreme3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 970 Extreme3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. It delivers excellent performance with robust design...
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... - Northbridge: AMD 970 - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2) - Max. capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 4) - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports PXE 6 Support for Socket AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X6 / X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940) / Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 / Sempron processors - Supports 8-Core CPU - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Support DDR3 2100(OC...
... - Northbridge: AMD 970 - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2) - Max. capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 4) - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports PXE 6 Support for Socket AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X6 / X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940) / Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 / Sempron processors - Supports 8-Core CPU - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Support DDR3 2100(OC...
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...SPEED LED) - Supports jumperfree - Supports "Plug and Play" - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU, VCCM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment - OEM) 7 CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Rear Panel I/O SATA3 USB 3.0 Connector BIOS Feature Support CD I/O Panel ... support USB 1.0/2.0/3.0 up to -Use USB 3.0 Ports - 1 x eSATA3 Connector - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with GUI support - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, AMD OverDriveTM Utility, AMD Fusion, AMD Fusion Media Explorer, ASRock ...
...SPEED LED) - Supports jumperfree - Supports "Plug and Play" - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU, VCCM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment - OEM) 7 CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Rear Panel I/O SATA3 USB 3.0 Connector BIOS Feature Support CD I/O Panel ... support USB 1.0/2.0/3.0 up to -Use USB 3.0 Ports - 1 x eSATA3 Connector - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with GUI support - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, AMD OverDriveTM Utility, AMD Fusion, AMD Fusion Media Explorer, ASRock ...
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Please read the installation guide of ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). Whether 2100/1866/1800/1600MHz memory speed is supported by AM3+ CPU. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 5. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation ...can support this motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on our website for the operation procedures of memory modules on the AM3/AM3+ CPU you to the quad-core CPU, and some CPU's hidden core may be malfunctioned. 2. ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU ...
Please read the installation guide of ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). Whether 2100/1866/1800/1600MHz memory speed is supported by AM3+ CPU. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 5. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation ...can support this motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on our website for the operation procedures of memory modules on the AM3/AM3+ CPU you to the quad-core CPU, and some CPU's hidden core may be malfunctioned. 2. ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU ...
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Though 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. To use the 5 1 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply ... 12V Power Supply Installation 8 4 Serial port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.12 No.30) This COM1 header supports a serial port module. 29 CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.12 No. 6) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CPU_FAN_SPEED +12V GND 1 2 3 4 Please connect the CPU fan cable to the connector and match the black wire to this connector. If you plan...
Though 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. To use the 5 1 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply ... 12V Power Supply Installation 8 4 Serial port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.12 No.30) This COM1 header supports a serial port module. 29 CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.12 No. 6) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CPU_FAN_SPEED +12V GND 1 2 3 4 Please connect the CPU fan cable to the connector and match the black wire to this connector. If you plan...
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... 1: Set up UEFI. Using SATA3 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps. A. tem. 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...7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your sys- Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [IDE]. Set the "SATA Mode" option to [AHCI]. 2.15.2 Installing Windows® 7...
... 1: Set up UEFI. Using SATA3 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps. A. tem. 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...7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your sys- Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [IDE]. Set the "SATA Mode" option to [AHCI]. 2.15.2 Installing Windows® 7...
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... [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. ASRock UCC ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you adopt. Configuration options: [Manual] and [CPU OC Mode]. OC Mode Use this to enjoy an instant... system stability. The default value is enabled, the dual-core or triple-core CPU will boost to 6MB, which means you can support this function because some CPU, including quad-core CPU, can also increase L3 cache size up overclocking features. Spread Spectrum This item should...
... [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. ASRock UCC ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you adopt. Configuration options: [Manual] and [CPU OC Mode]. OC Mode Use this to enjoy an instant... system stability. The default value is enabled, the dual-core or triple-core CPU will boost to 6MB, which means you can support this function because some CPU, including quad-core CPU, can also increase L3 cache size up overclocking features. Spread Spectrum This item should...
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...VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration Cool 'n' Quiet Use this item to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies.../ VistaTM and want to enable this function, please set this item to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to [Enabled]. The default value is [Enabled]. The C1 state is [Enabled]. The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware...
...VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration Cool 'n' Quiet Use this item to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies.../ VistaTM and want to enable this function, please set this item to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to [Enabled]. The default value is [Enabled]. The C1 state is [Enabled]. The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware...
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Black) 2 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English Black) 35 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE3; Black) 8 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2; Black) 9 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 10 ... Layout PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard Coaxial SPDIF 1 23 4 21.8cm (8.6-in) CHA_FAN3 LAN PHY USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 ATX12V1 RJ-45 LAN USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 Support 8-Core CPU 56 78 CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 Optical SPDIF 30.5cm (12.0-in) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) DDR3_B2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240...
Black) 2 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English Black) 35 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE3; Black) 8 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2; Black) 9 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 10 ... Layout PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard Coaxial SPDIF 1 23 4 21.8cm (8.6-in) CHA_FAN3 LAN PHY USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 ATX12V1 RJ-45 LAN USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 Support 8-Core CPU 56 78 CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 Optical SPDIF 30.5cm (12.0-in) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) DDR3_B2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240...
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You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 1. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for details. 5 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English To get better performance in Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit...
You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 1. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for details. 5 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English To get better performance in Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit...
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...Supports PXE English 6 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm - Support for Socket AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X6 / X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940) / Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 / Sempron processors - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Supports...; V4 + 1 Power Phase Design - Max. Supports LAN Cable Detection - Southbridge: AMD SB950 - Supports CPU up to 140W - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports 8-Core CPU - Supports AMDTM Quad CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM - 7.1 CH HD Audio...
...Supports PXE English 6 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm - Support for Socket AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X6 / X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940) / Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 / Sempron processors - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Supports...; V4 + 1 Power Phase Design - Max. Supports LAN Cable Detection - Southbridge: AMD SB950 - Supports CPU up to 140W - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports 8-Core CPU - Supports AMDTM Quad CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM - 7.1 CH HD Audio...
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...) - 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - Supports jumperfree - OEM) English 7 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU, VCCM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment - Supports "Plug and Play" - Rear Panel I/O SATA3 USB 3.0 Connector BIOS Feature Support CD I/O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port - 1 x Optical...
...) - 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - Supports jumperfree - OEM) English 7 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU, VCCM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment - Supports "Plug and Play" - Rear Panel I/O SATA3 USB 3.0 Connector BIOS Feature Support CD I/O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port - 1 x Optical...
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...;le and share with 64-bit CPU, there is supported with a better price. In Fan Control, it shows the major readings of ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English Please visit our website for proper installation. 4. ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. Please read the installation...
...;le and share with 64-bit CPU, there is supported with a better price. In Fan Control, it shows the major readings of ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English Please visit our website for proper installation. 4. ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. Please read the installation...
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... COM1 header supports a serial port module. 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 Pin 1-3. English 25 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector...
... COM1 header supports a serial port module. 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 Pin 1-3. English 25 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector...
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... screen Storage Configuration. A. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 27 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. tem. ... HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions (AHCI mode) STEP 1: Set up UEFI. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [IDE]. STEP 2: Install Windows...Auto] to the warning on your system. 2.13 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in...
... screen Storage Configuration. A. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 27 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. tem. ... HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions (AHCI mode) STEP 1: Set up UEFI. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [IDE]. STEP 2: Install Windows...Auto] to the warning on your system. 2.13 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in...
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ASRock 970 Extreme3 CD BIOS VGA CPU ASRock http://www.asrock.com Web www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 ASRock 970 Extreme3 ATX 12.0-in x 8.6-in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock 970 Extreme3 ASRock 970 Extreme3 CD 2 x ATA (SATA 1 x I/O ASRock Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit BIOS AHCI B I O S C D 127 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard 日本語
ASRock 970 Extreme3 CD BIOS VGA CPU ASRock http://www.asrock.com Web www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 ASRock 970 Extreme3 ATX 12.0-in x 8.6-in, 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock 970 Extreme3 ASRock 970 Extreme3 CD 2 x ATA (SATA 1 x I/O ASRock Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit BIOS AHCI B I O S C D 127 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard 日本語
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1 970 Extreme3 BIOS CPU http://www.asrock.com www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 華擎 970 Extreme3 主板 (ATX 規格 : 12.0 英吋 X 8.6 英吋 , 30.5 厘米 X 21.8 厘米 ) 華擎 970 Extreme3 970 Extreme3 Serial ATA(SATA I/O 擋板 ASRock 為了在 Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit BIOS中將Storage Configuration AHCI BIOS User Manual 141 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard 簡體中文
1 970 Extreme3 BIOS CPU http://www.asrock.com www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 華擎 970 Extreme3 主板 (ATX 規格 : 12.0 英吋 X 8.6 英吋 , 30.5 厘米 X 21.8 厘米 ) 華擎 970 Extreme3 970 Extreme3 Serial ATA(SATA I/O 擋板 ASRock 為了在 Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit BIOS中將Storage Configuration AHCI BIOS User Manual 141 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard 簡體中文