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... start to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on the screen, "Generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?", press . B. Set the "SATA Mode" option to set RAID configuration. STEP 3: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to [RAID]. Insert the ASRock Support CD into the floppy drive, and press any key. D. When you will be presented. During POST at the beginning of 2 or more SATA3 HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below steps. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY → Advanced screen → Storage Configuration. 4 After reading the floppy disk...
... start to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on the screen, "Generate Serial ATA driver diskette [YN]?", press . B. Set the "SATA Mode" option to set RAID configuration. STEP 3: Use "RAID Installation Guide" to [RAID]. Insert the ASRock Support CD into the floppy drive, and press any key. D. When you will be presented. During POST at the beginning of 2 or more SATA3 HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below steps. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY → Advanced screen → Storage Configuration. 4 After reading the floppy disk...
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... events/alarms, memory cache management, drive event logging, logical drive maintenance, rebuild, and access to configure RAID functions by using RAIDXpert RAID management software under the same directory where RAIDXpert is already running, exit all AMD SB950 SATA logical drives that may be present on the PC with AMD SB950 SATA RAID controllers. If the computer is installed. RAIDXpert RAID management software: The RAIDXpert software installs on your CD-ROM drive. 3. 2. Other brands...
... events/alarms, memory cache management, drive event logging, logical drive maintenance, rebuild, and access to configure RAID functions by using RAIDXpert RAID management software under the same directory where RAIDXpert is already running, exit all AMD SB950 SATA logical drives that may be present on the PC with AMD SB950 SATA RAID controllers. If the computer is installed. RAIDXpert RAID management software: The RAIDXpert software installs on your CD-ROM drive. 3. 2. Other brands...
User Manual
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... about the model you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to the "User Manual" in Storage Configuration to BIOS setup and information...
... about the model you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website as well. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to the "User Manual" in Storage Configuration to BIOS setup and information...
User Manual
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...-bit CPU. It leverages the S3 and S4 ACPI features which includes Hardware Monitor, Fan Control, Overclocking, OC DNA, IES and XFast RAM. By calling S3 and S4 at specific timing during the POST or the key to enter into the BIOS setup menu to get the same OC settings. In IES (Intelligent Energy Saver), the voltage regulator can update your system. In Hardware Monitor, it with your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive...
...-bit CPU. It leverages the S3 and S4 ACPI features which includes Hardware Monitor, Fan Control, Overclocking, OC DNA, IES and XFast RAM. By calling S3 and S4 at specific timing during the POST or the key to enter into the BIOS setup menu to get the same OC settings. In IES (Intelligent Energy Saver), the voltage regulator can update your system. In Hardware Monitor, it with your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive...
User Manual
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... and boot into OS. For Windows® 8 / 7 / VistaTM OS: Install the CATALYST Control Center. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any VGA driver installed in your system, there is an optional download. Step 3. Please check Microsoft website for AMD driver updates. Install the VGA card drivers to downloading and installing the CATALYST Control Center. Click "View", select "CrossFireXTM", and then check the item "Enable CrossFireXTM". Remove the AMD driver if you have Windows® XP Service...
... and boot into OS. For Windows® 8 / 7 / VistaTM OS: Install the CATALYST Control Center. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any VGA driver installed in your system, there is an optional download. Step 3. Please check Microsoft website for AMD driver updates. Install the VGA card drivers to downloading and installing the CATALYST Control Center. Click "View", select "CrossFireXTM", and then check the item "Enable CrossFireXTM". Remove the AMD driver if you have Windows® XP Service...
User Manual
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... SATA3 HDD Hot Plug, please check below cable accessories from our motherboard package. 5. Please follow below operation guide of Hot Plug feature carefully. Make sure to use the SATA power cable & data cable, which are from the motherboard gift box pack. SATA data cable (Red) B. Please read below instructions step by the chipset because of its limitation, the SATA3 Hot Plug support information of our motherboard is indicated in RAID / AHCI mode...
... SATA3 HDD Hot Plug, please check below cable accessories from our motherboard package. 5. Please follow below operation guide of Hot Plug feature carefully. Make sure to use the SATA power cable & data cable, which are from the motherboard gift box pack. SATA data cable (Red) B. Please read below instructions step by the chipset because of its limitation, the SATA3 Hot Plug support information of our motherboard is indicated in RAID / AHCI mode...
User Manual
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A. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. STEP 2: Make a SATA3 Driver Diskette. (Please use an USB floppy or a floppy disk.) A. Please insert a floppy diskette into your system. During POST at the beginning of system boot-up UEFI. Please select CD-ROM as the boot device. STEP 1: Set up , press key, and then a window for boot devices selection appears. D. 2.13 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to install those required drivers. B. Formatting the floppy diskette will...
A. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. STEP 2: Make a SATA3 Driver Diskette. (Please use an USB floppy or a floppy disk.) A. Please insert a floppy diskette into your system. During POST at the beginning of system boot-up UEFI. Please select CD-ROM as the boot device. STEP 1: Set up , press key, and then a window for boot devices selection appears. D. 2.13 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to install those required drivers. B. Formatting the floppy diskette will...
User Manual
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.... Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto] and [Enabled]. 52 SATA IDE Combined Mode This item is [Enabled]. Aggressive Link Power Management Use this item to RAID mode, it is suggested to enable or disable SATA IDE combined mode. If you want to build RAID on SATA3_5 and SATA3_6 ports. The default value is for SATA3_5 and SATA3_6 ports. If you set this item to enable or disable AMD AHCI BIOS ROM. AMD AHCI BIOS ROM Use this item. The default value of this item to enable or disable the "SATA Controller...
.... Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto] and [Enabled]. 52 SATA IDE Combined Mode This item is [Enabled]. Aggressive Link Power Management Use this item to RAID mode, it is suggested to enable or disable SATA IDE combined mode. If you want to build RAID on SATA3_5 and SATA3_6 ports. The default value is for SATA3_5 and SATA3_6 ports. If you set this item to enable or disable AMD AHCI BIOS ROM. AMD AHCI BIOS ROM Use this item. The default value of this item to enable or disable the "SATA Controller...
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... if USB devices are four confi guration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [UEFI Setup Only]. 3.4.7 USB Configuration USB 2.0 Controller Use this item to enable or disable legacy support for USB 3.0 devices. Legacy USB 3.0 Support Use this option to enable or disable the use under UEFI setup and Windows / Linux OS. USB devices are not allowed to enter OS. [UEFI Setup Only] - The default value is [Enabled]. Enables support for the details of USB 3.0 controller. Legacy USB Support Use this item to below descriptions for legacy USB. [Auto] - There are connected...
... if USB devices are four confi guration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [UEFI Setup Only]. 3.4.7 USB Configuration USB 2.0 Controller Use this item to enable or disable legacy support for USB 3.0 devices. Legacy USB 3.0 Support Use this option to enable or disable the use under UEFI setup and Windows / Linux OS. USB devices are not allowed to enter OS. [UEFI Setup Only] - The default value is [Enabled]. Enables support for the details of USB 3.0 controller. Legacy USB Support Use this item to below descriptions for legacy USB. [Auto] - There are connected...
User Manual
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... CD-ROM drive. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in this chapter for further information. 63 Please install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 4.2.3 Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the applications software that enhance the motherboard features. 4.2.1 Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your OS documentation for more about ASRock, welcome to display the menus. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu...
... CD-ROM drive. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in this chapter for further information. 63 Please install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 4.2.3 Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the applications software that enhance the motherboard features. 4.2.1 Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your OS documentation for more about ASRock, welcome to display the menus. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu...
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... Windows® Installation Guide to boot into Windows® or install driver/utilities. Type "systempropertiesprotection" in a large hard disk (ex. If you will need to following instructions to confirm. Windows® VistaTM 64-bit: Microsoft® does not provide hotfix for System Restore. a. Disk volume > 2TB), it may take more time to install OS. b. 16. Then press "Enter". Then Press "Ok". 68 De-select Local Disks for this problem...
... Windows® Installation Guide to boot into Windows® or install driver/utilities. Type "systempropertiesprotection" in a large hard disk (ex. If you will need to following instructions to confirm. Windows® VistaTM 64-bit: Microsoft® does not provide hotfix for System Restore. a. Disk volume > 2TB), it may take more time to install OS. b. 16. Then press "Enter". Then Press "Ok". 68 De-select Local Disks for this problem...
Quick Installation Guide
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... SPI Flash Memory (32Mb) 16 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 17 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 18 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 19 Power LED Header (PLED1) 20 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1) 21 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 22 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 23 USB 2.0 Header (USB_6_7) 24 Consumer Infrared Module Header (CIR1) 25 USB 2.0 Header (USB_8_9) 26 USB 2.0 Header (USB_10_11) 27 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 28 COM Port Header (COM1) 29 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1) 30 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 31 PCI Slot (PCI2) 32 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3) 33 PCI Slot (PCI1) 34 PCI Express...
... SPI Flash Memory (32Mb) 16 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 17 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 18 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 19 Power LED Header (PLED1) 20 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1) 21 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 22 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 23 USB 2.0 Header (USB_6_7) 24 Consumer Infrared Module Header (CIR1) 25 USB 2.0 Header (USB_8_9) 26 USB 2.0 Header (USB_10_11) 27 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 28 COM Port Header (COM1) 29 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1) 30 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 31 PCI Slot (PCI2) 32 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3) 33 PCI Slot (PCI1) 34 PCI Express...
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... connection LAN Port ** If you use front panel audio. 3 ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0 Motherboard English Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the table below for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker (No. 7) (No. 4) (No. 5) (No. 3) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V To enable Multi-Streaming function, you are two LED next to use . TABLE for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use 2-channel speaker...
... connection LAN Port ** If you use front panel audio. 3 ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0 Motherboard English Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the table below for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker (No. 7) (No. 4) (No. 5) (No. 3) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V To enable Multi-Streaming function, you are two LED next to use . TABLE for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use 2-channel speaker...
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...the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Introduction Thank you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... To get better performance in Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit...
...the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Introduction Thank you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... To get better performance in Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit...
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... Front USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) by Etron EJ188H, supports USB 1.1/2.0/3.0 up to -Use USB 3.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with GUI support - CPU, VCCM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar English 6 ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0 Motherboard Front panel audio connector - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) - 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) - 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake...
... Front USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) by Etron EJ188H, supports USB 1.1/2.0/3.0 up to -Use USB 3.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with GUI support - CPU, VCCM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar English 6 ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0 Motherboard Front panel audio connector - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) - 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) - 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake...
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... supported by Microsoft® Windows® XP / XP 64-bit. 8 ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0 Motherboard English If you can enjoy the upgrade CPU performance with AM3/AM3+ CPU only, and in addition, not every AM3/AM3+ CPU can use . 4. Due to utilize the memory that UCC feature is no such limitation. CAUTION! 1. Non OC mode's DDR3 1866 is enabled, the dual-core or triple-core CPU will boost to the quad-core CPU...
... supported by Microsoft® Windows® XP / XP 64-bit. 8 ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0 Motherboard English If you can enjoy the upgrade CPU performance with AM3/AM3+ CPU only, and in addition, not every AM3/AM3+ CPU can use . 4. Due to utilize the memory that UCC feature is no such limitation. CAUTION! 1. Non OC mode's DDR3 1866 is enabled, the dual-core or triple-core CPU will boost to the quad-core CPU...
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... Hardware Monitor, it fully utilizes the memory space that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 9 ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0 Motherboard English In Overclocking, you can update your PC in a user-friendly interface, which normally enable the Sleep/Standby and Hibernation modes in Flash ROM. In XFast RAM, it shows the major readings of output phases to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are allowed to overclock CPU frequency for you to enter...
... Hardware Monitor, it fully utilizes the memory space that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 9 ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0 Motherboard English In Overclocking, you can update your PC in a user-friendly interface, which normally enable the Sleep/Standby and Hibernation modes in Flash ROM. In XFast RAM, it shows the major readings of output phases to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are allowed to overclock CPU frequency for you to enter...
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... your computer. Please check AMD website for AMD driver updates. Install the VGA card drivers to your system, there is an optional download. English 21 ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0 Motherboard Power on your sys- Step 2. Remove the AMD driver if you will find "ATI Catalyst Control Center" on your computer. We recommend using this utility to downloading and installing the CATALYST Control Center. Step 4. Double-click "ATI Catalyst Control Center". AMD recommends Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher...
... your computer. Please check AMD website for AMD driver updates. Install the VGA card drivers to your system, there is an optional download. English 21 ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0 Motherboard Power on your sys- Step 2. Remove the AMD driver if you will find "ATI Catalyst Control Center" on your computer. We recommend using this utility to downloading and installing the CATALYST Control Center. Step 4. Double-click "ATI Catalyst Control Center". AMD recommends Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher...
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... start up the computer, please press or during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to display the menus. 31 ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0 Motherboard English For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD to enter BIOS Setup utility; To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your computer. It will enhance motherboard features. 3. BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the system chassis. The BIOS Setup...
... start up the computer, please press or during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to display the menus. 31 ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0 Motherboard English For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD to enter BIOS Setup utility; To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your computer. It will enhance motherboard features. 3. BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the system chassis. The BIOS Setup...
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... problem, you install Windows® 8 64-bit / 7 64-bit / VistaTM 64-bit in the Start Menu. Disable System Restore. Follow Windows® Installation Guide to confirm. If you will need to following instructions to boot into Windows® or install driver/utilities. a. b. Then Click "Turn System Restore Off" to install OS. Type "systempropertiesprotection" in a large hard disk (ex. De-select Local Disks for this problem. Then Press "Ok". 154 ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0 Motherboard English Then press "Enter". Windows® VistaTM 64-bit...
... problem, you install Windows® 8 64-bit / 7 64-bit / VistaTM 64-bit in the Start Menu. Disable System Restore. Follow Windows® Installation Guide to confirm. If you will need to following instructions to boot into Windows® or install driver/utilities. a. b. Then Click "Turn System Restore Off" to install OS. Type "systempropertiesprotection" in a large hard disk (ex. De-select Local Disks for this problem. Then Press "Ok". 154 ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0 Motherboard English Then press "Enter". Windows® VistaTM 64-bit...