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... be subject to change without further notice. For the BIOS setup, please refer to AHCI mode. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in Storage Configuration to the "User Manual" in... our support CD for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock 970 Extreme3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. To get better performance in Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM ...
... be subject to change without further notice. For the BIOS setup, please refer to AHCI mode. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in Storage Configuration to the "User Manual" in... our support CD for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock 970 Extreme3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. To get better performance in Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM ...
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... in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in the guide or product. This device complies with Part 15 of ASRock Inc. In no responsibility for any interference received, including interference that may appear in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic...) regulations passed by ASRock. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in any form or by any defect or error in advance. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English
... in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in the guide or product. This device complies with Part 15 of ASRock Inc. In no responsibility for any interference received, including interference that may appear in this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic...) regulations passed by ASRock. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in any form or by any defect or error in advance. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English
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Black) 2 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English Black) 37 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1; Black) 9 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 10 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 11 Northbridge Controller 12 Chassis Fan ... Chipset PCIE2 AM3+ 140W CPU 9 PWR_FAN1 10 11 35 34 33 Designed in Taipei PCIE3 CMOS X Fast LAN BATTERY AUDIO CODEC Super I/O PCIE4 970 Extreme3 ErP/EuP Ready PCI1 RoHS HD_AUDIO1 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 1 1 COM1 PCI2 IR1 1 1 USB_8_9 USB_6_7 1 USB_4_5 1 1 CIR1 AMD SB950 CHA_FAN1 Chipset X Fast USB SPEAKER1 1 PLED1 CLRCMOS1 1 1 32Mb BIOS ...
Black) 2 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English Black) 37 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1; Black) 9 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 10 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 11 Northbridge Controller 12 Chassis Fan ... Chipset PCIE2 AM3+ 140W CPU 9 PWR_FAN1 10 11 35 34 33 Designed in Taipei PCIE3 CMOS X Fast LAN BATTERY AUDIO CODEC Super I/O PCIE4 970 Extreme3 ErP/EuP Ready PCI1 RoHS HD_AUDIO1 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 1 1 COM1 PCI2 IR1 1 1 USB_8_9 USB_6_7 1 USB_4_5 1 1 CIR1 AMD SB950 CHA_FAN1 Chipset X Fast USB SPEAKER1 1 PLED1 CLRCMOS1 1 1 32Mb BIOS ...
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... Jack". 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 English 3 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard
... Jack". 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 English 3 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard
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English 4 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard After restarting your computer, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to use front panel audio. *** eSATA3 connector supports SATA Gen3 in cable ...
English 4 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard After restarting your computer, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to use front panel audio. *** eSATA3 connector supports SATA Gen3 in cable ...
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..., please visit our website for specific information about the model you for details. 5 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in Storage Configuration to quality and... occur, the updated version will be found in the user manual presented in our support CD for purchasing ASRock 970 Extreme3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. To get better performance in Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM...
..., please visit our website for specific information about the model you for details. 5 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in Storage Configuration to quality and... occur, the updated version will be found in the user manual presented in our support CD for purchasing ASRock 970 Extreme3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. To get better performance in Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM...
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...ficient Ethernet 802.3az - Supports CPU up to 140W - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Northbridge: AMD 970 - Supports 8-Core CPU - Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 4) - Supports THX TruStudioTM - 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 - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology...
...ficient Ethernet 802.3az - Supports CPU up to 140W - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Northbridge: AMD 970 - Supports 8-Core CPU - Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 4) - Supports THX TruStudioTM - 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 - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology...
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... Multimedia Suite - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, AMD OverDriveTM Utility, AMD Fusion, AMD Fusion Media Explorer, ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - OEM) English 7 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 6) - 5 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID...
... Multimedia Suite - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, AMD OverDriveTM Utility, AMD Fusion, AMD Fusion Media Explorer, ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - OEM) English 7 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 6) - 5 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID...
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... Guard (B.F.G.) - CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control - We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. English 8 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 14) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 11) - Turbo UCC Hardware - ASRock Instant Boot - ASRock SmartView (see CAUTION 8) - It should be done at your system. CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan...
... Guard (B.F.G.) - CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control - We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. English 8 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 14) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 11) - Turbo UCC Hardware - ASRock Instant Boot - ASRock SmartView (see CAUTION 8) - It should be done at your system. CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan...
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...OS with a better price. In Fan Control, it shows the major readings of memory modules on page 3 for proper connection. 7. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English Please be less than 4GB for the reservation for details. 3. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For microphone input,... check the table on page 14 for you can unlock the extra CPU core to 6MB, which is supported by AM3+ CPU. ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. If you can also increase L3 cache size up to enjoy an...
...OS with a better price. In Fan Control, it shows the major readings of memory modules on page 3 for proper connection. 7. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English Please be less than 4GB for the reservation for details. 3. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For microphone input,... check the table on page 14 for you can unlock the extra CPU core to 6MB, which is supported by AM3+ CPU. ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. If you can also increase L3 cache size up to enjoy an...
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... experience from your PC, even when the PC is turned off (S5). ASRock APP Charger. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 10. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/SmartView/index.asp 11. If you can press key during the ...bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64 bit, and your BIOS only in game. Please be noted that combines your most convenient computing environment. 10 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English With APP Charger driver installed, you keep in Flash ROM. Real-Time Analysis of the device. 12. This motherboard also provides ...
... experience from your PC, even when the PC is turned off (S5). ASRock APP Charger. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 10. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/SmartView/index.asp 11. If you can press key during the ...bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64 bit, and your BIOS only in game. Please be noted that combines your most convenient computing environment. 10 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English With APP Charger driver installed, you keep in Flash ROM. Real-Time Analysis of the device. 12. This motherboard also provides ...
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... motherboard and an EuP ready power supply are required. To improve heat dissipation, remember to define the power consumption for more details. 11 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English To meet the standard of the system or damage the CPU. 15. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the...
... motherboard and an EuP ready power supply are required. To improve heat dissipation, remember to define the power consumption for more details. 11 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English To meet the standard of the system or damage the CPU. 15. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the...
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... your chassis to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 12 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English When placing screws into it on the carpet or the like. Doing so may cause severe damage to use a grounded wrist strap or...
... your chassis to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 12 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English When placing screws into it on the carpet or the like. Doing so may cause severe damage to use a grounded wrist strap or...
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... and the heatsink. DO NOT force the CPU into this motherboard, it is in place. Then connect the CPU fan to a 90 angle. English 13 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in one correct orientation. The CPU...
... and the heatsink. DO NOT force the CPU into this motherboard, it is in place. Then connect the CPU fan to a 90 angle. English 13 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in one correct orientation. The CPU...
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... slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. In other words, you adopt DDR3 2100/1866/1800/1600 memory modules on DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2 slots. 14 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English Dual Channel Memory Configurations DDR3_A1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_B2 (Black Slot) (Black Slot) (Black Slot) (Black Slot) (1) Populated -
... slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. In other words, you adopt DDR3 2100/1866/1800/1600 memory modules on DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2 slots. 14 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English Dual Channel Memory Configurations DDR3_A1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_B2 (Black Slot) (Black Slot) (Black Slot) (Black Slot) (1) Populated -
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... fully snap back in one correct orientation. notch break notch break The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 15 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English Step 2. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you...
... fully snap back in one correct orientation. notch break notch break The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 15 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English Step 2. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you...
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... supply is switched off or the power cord is recommended to install a PCI Express x16 graphics card on the slot. Replace the system cover. 16 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used to install PCI Express graphics cards to install expansion cards that you start...
... supply is switched off or the power cord is recommended to install a PCI Express x16 graphics card on the slot. Replace the system cover. 16 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are used to install PCI Express graphics cards to install expansion cards that you start...
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Quad CrossFireXTM feature are properly seated on the slots. 17 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English For other Radeon graphics card to enable CrossFireXTM feature. Make sure that AMDTM has released or will release in CrossFireXTM mode. 2.5.1 Graphics Card ...
Quad CrossFireXTM feature are properly seated on the slots. 17 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English For other Radeon graphics card to enable CrossFireXTM feature. Make sure that AMDTM has released or will release in CrossFireXTM mode. 2.5.1 Graphics Card ...
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... in your system, there is provided with this utility to uninstall any VGA driver installed in your system. Please check AMD website for details. 18 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English You must have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to D-Sub adapter.) 2.5.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1. AMDTM recommends Windows® XP Service...
... in your system, there is provided with this utility to uninstall any VGA driver installed in your system. Please check AMD website for details. 18 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English You must have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to D-Sub adapter.) 2.5.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1. AMDTM recommends Windows® XP Service...
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... Catalyst Control Center Step 6. Your computer will find "ATI Catalyst Control Center" on your computer. Please check AMD website for updates and details. 19 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English Step 7. Then you install two Radeon graphics cards). Select "2 GPUs" and click "Apply" (if you will automatically reboot. For Windows® 7 / VistaTM OS...
... Catalyst Control Center Step 6. Your computer will find "ATI Catalyst Control Center" on your computer. Please check AMD website for updates and details. 19 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English Step 7. Then you install two Radeon graphics cards). Select "2 GPUs" and click "Apply" (if you will automatically reboot. For Windows® 7 / VistaTM OS...