User Manual
Page 5
... the model you for details. 5 Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to the "User Manual" 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 / VistaTM 64 bit, it is recommended to set...
... the model you for details. 5 Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to the "User Manual" 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 / VistaTM 64 bit, it is recommended to set...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 1
...may appear in this guide may or may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published August 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. "Perchlorate Material-special ...64257;tness for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the guide or product. In no responsibility ...
...may appear in this guide may or may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com Published August 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. "Perchlorate Material-special ...64257;tness for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the guide or product. In no responsibility ...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 2
...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...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) 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 ...
...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...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) 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 ...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 3
... 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
Quick Installation Guide
Page 4
... audio cable to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to the front panel audio header. English 4 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard To enable Multi-Streaming function, you are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use front panel audio. *** eSATA3 connector supports SATA Gen3...
... audio cable to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to the front panel audio header. English 4 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard To enable Multi-Streaming function, you are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use front panel audio. *** eSATA3 connector supports SATA Gen3...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 5
... please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. 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 this manual... 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... In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for details. 5 ASRock 970 Extreme3 ...
... please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. 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 this manual... 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... In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for details. 5 ASRock 970 Extreme3 ...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 6
...non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 1) - Supports THX TruStudioTM - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Northbridge: AMD 970 - Max. Supports AMDTM Quad CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM - 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec) - PCIE ... - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2) - Realtek RTL8111E - 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 - Support for Socket ...
...non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 1) - Supports THX TruStudioTM - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Northbridge: AMD 970 - Max. Supports AMDTM Quad CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM - 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec) - PCIE ... - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2) - Realtek RTL8111E - 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 - Support for Socket ...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 7
... - Supports "Plug and Play" - 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 SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Front panel audio connector - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) - 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with LED (ACT/LINK...
... - Supports "Plug and Play" - 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 SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - Front panel audio connector - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) - 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with LED (ACT/LINK...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 8
.... It should be done at your system. ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 8) - Hybrid Booster: - English 8 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 9) - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 10) - CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control - ASRock SmartView (see CAUTION 12) - FCC, CE, WHQL - ASRock Instant Boot - ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 15) - CPU...
.... It should be done at your system. ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 8) - Hybrid Booster: - English 8 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 9) - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 10) - CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control - ASRock SmartView (see CAUTION 12) - FCC, CE, WHQL - ASRock Instant Boot - ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 15) - CPU...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 9
...be noted that UCC feature is supported depends on page 27 for optimal system performance. Please read the installation guide of ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). If you want to adopt DDR3 2100/1866/1800/1600 memory module on this function because some...1866 is no such limitation. 6. For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English When UCC feature is including Hardware Monitor, Fan Control, Overclocking, OC DNA and IES. Before you to read "...
...be noted that UCC feature is supported depends on page 27 for optimal system performance. Please read the installation guide of ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). If you want to adopt DDR3 2100/1866/1800/1600 memory module on this function because some...1866 is no such limitation. 6. For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English When UCC feature is including Hardware Monitor, Fan Control, Overclocking, OC DNA and IES. Before you to read "...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 10
... that ensures users the most visited web sites, your history, your Facebook friends and your most convenient computing environment. 10 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English ASRock motherboards are currently transferring. 13. To use FAT32/16/12 file system. 9. 8. This convenient BIOS update tool... If you desire a faster, less restricted way of internet browser, is a BIOS flash utility embedded in ACPI S5 mode)! ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which data streams you are exclusively equipped with friends on the property of Your Data: With ...
... that ensures users the most visited web sites, your history, your Facebook friends and your most convenient computing environment. 10 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English ASRock motherboards are currently transferring. 13. To use FAT32/16/12 file system. 9. 8. This convenient BIOS update tool... If you desire a faster, less restricted way of internet browser, is a BIOS flash utility embedded in ACPI S5 mode)! ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which data streams you are exclusively equipped with friends on the property of Your Data: With ...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 11
.... Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it back again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to define the power consumption for more details. 11 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by European Union to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when...
.... Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it back again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to define the power consumption for more details. 11 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by European Union to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 12
..., ensure that the motherboard fits into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do so may damage the motherboard. 12 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English
..., ensure that the motherboard fits into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do so may damage the motherboard. 12 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English
Quick Installation Guide
Page 13
... 2, No. 5). Then connect the CPU fan to improve heat dissipation. 2.1 CPU Installation o Step 1. Step 2. For proper installation, please kindly refer to a 90 angle. English 13 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard DO NOT force the CPU into this motherboard, it fits in good contact with a small triangle. When the CPU is in one correct...
... 2, No. 5). Then connect the CPU fan to improve heat dissipation. 2.1 CPU Installation o Step 1. Step 2. For proper installation, please kindly refer to a 90 angle. English 13 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard DO NOT force the CPU into this motherboard, it fits in good contact with a small triangle. When the CPU is in one correct...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 14
... refer to install them either in the set of slots DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1, or in the DDR3 DIMM slots on DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2 slots. 14 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English see p.2 No.7) or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in all four slots. 1. If you to install identical DDR3 DIMM pair in all four slots...
... refer to install them either in the set of slots DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1, or in the DDR3 DIMM slots on DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2 slots. 14 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English see p.2 No.7) or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in all four slots. 1. If you to install identical DDR3 DIMM pair in all four slots...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 15
... 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
... 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
Quick Installation Guide
Page 16
... for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support CrossFireXTM function. 1. Replace the system cover. 16 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English PCI Slots: PCI slots are 2 PCI slots and 4 PCI Express slots on PCIE2 and PCIE4 slots. Black) is used to install PCI Express...
... for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support CrossFireXTM function. 1. Replace the system cover. 16 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English PCI Slots: PCI slots are 2 PCI slots and 4 PCI Express slots on PCIE2 and PCIE4 slots. Black) is used to install PCI Express...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 17
... (GPU) in any 3D application. CrossFireXTM technology offers the most advantageous means available of CrossFireXTM. Quad CrossFireXTM feature are properly seated on the slots. 17 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English Please check AMD website for detailed installation guide. In the following procedures, we use Radeon HD 3870 as 12-pipe cards while in...
... (GPU) in any 3D application. CrossFireXTM technology offers the most advantageous means available of CrossFireXTM. Quad CrossFireXTM feature are properly seated on the slots. 17 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English Please check AMD website for detailed installation guide. In the following procedures, we use Radeon HD 3870 as 12-pipe cards while in...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 18
... Framework installed prior to D-Sub adapter.) 2.5.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. Please check AMD website for details. 18 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English You must have any VGA driver installed in your system, there is provided with this utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers...
... Framework installed prior to D-Sub adapter.) 2.5.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. Please check AMD website for details. 18 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English You must have any VGA driver installed in your system, there is provided with this utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers...
Quick Installation Guide
Page 19
..." (if you have selected the option "Enable CrossFireTM", the CrossFireXTM function may not work actually. Step 7. Please check AMD website for updates and details. 19 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English Your computer will find "ATI Catalyst Control Center" on your computer. You can freely enjoy the benefit of CrossFireXTM or Quad...
..." (if you have selected the option "Enable CrossFireTM", the CrossFireXTM function may not work actually. Step 7. Please check AMD website for updates and details. 19 ASRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard English Your computer will find "ATI Catalyst Control Center" on your computer. You can freely enjoy the benefit of CrossFireXTM or Quad...