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... BIOS software might be subject to the "User Manual" in , 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) ASRock 970 Pro3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 970 Pro3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 970 Pro3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in our support CD for details. 5 Introduction Thank you...
... BIOS software might be subject to the "User Manual" in , 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) ASRock 970 Pro3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 970 Pro3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 970 Pro3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in our support CD for details. 5 Introduction Thank you...
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Black) 35 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1; 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 20.8cm (8.2-in) PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 ATX12V1 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 LAN PHY USB 2.0 T: USB4 B: USB5 2 34 5 6 7 Support 8-Core CPU ... SATA3_5 PCIE1 Chipset SATA3_4 SATA3_3 PCIE2 AUDIO CODEC CMOS BATTERY ErP/EuP Ready PCI1 X X Fast LAN Fast RAM Super I/O PCIE3 970 Pro3 X Fast USB RoHS AMD SB950 Chipset 32Mb BIOS HD_AUDIO1 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 1 1 COM1 PCI2 IR1 1 1 USB_10_11 USB_8_9 1 USB_6_7 1 1 CIR1 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET CLRCMOS1 1 SPEAKER1 CHA_FAN2 1...
Black) 35 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1; 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1 20.8cm (8.2-in) PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 ATX12V1 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 LAN PHY USB 2.0 T: USB4 B: USB5 2 34 5 6 7 Support 8-Core CPU ... SATA3_5 PCIE1 Chipset SATA3_4 SATA3_3 PCIE2 AUDIO CODEC CMOS BATTERY ErP/EuP Ready PCI1 X X Fast LAN Fast RAM Super I/O PCIE3 970 Pro3 X Fast USB RoHS AMD SB950 Chipset 32Mb BIOS HD_AUDIO1 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 1 1 COM1 PCI2 IR1 1 1 USB_10_11 USB_8_9 1 USB_6_7 1 1 CIR1 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET CLRCMOS1 1 SPEAKER1 CHA_FAN2 1...
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...with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may cause undesired operation. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock 970 Pro3 Motherboard English Products and corporate names appearing in this guide may or may appear in this guide. In no responsibility for ...form or by any means, except duplication of documentation by the California Legislature. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the purchaser for informational use only and...
...with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may cause undesired operation. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock 970 Pro3 Motherboard English Products and corporate names appearing in this guide may or may appear in this guide. In no responsibility for ...form or by any means, except duplication of documentation by the California Legislature. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the purchaser for informational use only and...
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..., Black) 31 PCI Slot (PCI2) 32 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3; Black) 36 Northbridge Controller 37 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 2 ASRock 970 Pro3 Motherboard English Motherboard Layout 1 2 34 5 6 7 20.8cm (8.2-in) Support 8-Core CPU CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 ...SATA3_5 PCIE1 Chipset SATA3_4 SATA3_3 PCIE2 AUDIO CODEC CMOS BATTERY ErP/EuP Ready PCI1 X X Fast LAN Fast RAM Super I/O PCIE3 970 Pro3 X Fast USB RoHS AMD SB950 Chipset 32Mb BIOS HD_AUDIO1 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 1 1 COM1 PCI2 IR1 1 1 USB_10_11 USB_8_9 1 USB_6_7 ...
..., Black) 31 PCI Slot (PCI2) 32 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3; Black) 36 Northbridge Controller 37 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 2 ASRock 970 Pro3 Motherboard English Motherboard Layout 1 2 34 5 6 7 20.8cm (8.2-in) Support 8-Core CPU CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 ...SATA3_5 PCIE1 Chipset SATA3_4 SATA3_3 PCIE2 AUDIO CODEC CMOS BATTERY ErP/EuP Ready PCI1 X X Fast LAN Fast RAM Super I/O PCIE3 970 Pro3 X Fast USB RoHS AMD SB950 Chipset 32Mb BIOS HD_AUDIO1 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 1 1 COM1 PCI2 IR1 1 1 USB_10_11 USB_8_9 1 USB_6_7 ...
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... "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to use front panel audio. 3 ASRock 970 Pro3 Motherboard English TABLE for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker's plug into "Front Speaker Jack...
... "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to use front panel audio. 3 ASRock 970 Pro3 Motherboard English TABLE for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker's plug into "Front Speaker Jack...
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... be subject to change without further notice. 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 Pro3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in the Support CD. For the BIOS setup, please refer to quality and endurance. It...
... be subject to change without further notice. 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 Pro3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in the Support CD. For the BIOS setup, please refer to quality and endurance. It...
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.... capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 4) - Premium Blu-ray audio support - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports PXE English 5 ASRock 970 Pro3 Motherboard Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - FSB 2400 MHz (4.8 GT/s) - Support DDR3 2100(OC)/1866(OC)/1800(OC)/1600(OC)/ 1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-...
.... capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 4) - Premium Blu-ray audio support - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports PXE English 5 ASRock 970 Pro3 Motherboard Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - FSB 2400 MHz (4.8 GT/s) - Support DDR3 2100(OC)/1866(OC)/1800(OC)/1600(OC)/ 1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-...
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... 1.0/2.0/3.0 up to -Use USB 3.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with GUI support - Supports jumperfree - OEM English 6 ASRock 970 Pro3 Motherboard SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, AMD ...OverDriveTM Utility, AMD Fusion, AMD Fusion Media Explorer, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - Supports "Plug and Play" - CPU, VCCM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment - Rear Panel I/O SATA3 ...
... 1.0/2.0/3.0 up to -Use USB 3.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with GUI support - Supports jumperfree - OEM English 6 ASRock 970 Pro3 Motherboard SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, AMD ...OverDriveTM Utility, AMD Fusion, AMD Fusion Media Explorer, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - Supports "Plug and Play" - CPU, VCCM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment - Rear Panel I/O SATA3 ...
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... damage to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control - ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) (see CAUTION 18) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 7) - We are not responsible for possible damage caused ...involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third-party overclocking tools. ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 19) - English 7 ASRock 970 Pro3 Motherboard Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS -
... damage to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control - ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) (see CAUTION 18) - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 7) - We are not responsible for possible damage caused ...involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third-party overclocking tools. ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 19) - English 7 ASRock 970 Pro3 Motherboard Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS -
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... on our website for optimal system performance. For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is an all-in-one tool to ne... to read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 3 for the operation procedures of ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). Your friends then can save your system. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8 ASRock 970 Pro3 Motherboard English As long as a simple switch of your OC settings as a profi...
... on our website for optimal system performance. For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is an all-in-one tool to ne... to read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 3 for the operation procedures of ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). Your friends then can save your system. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8 ASRock 970 Pro3 Motherboard English As long as a simple switch of your OC settings as a profi...
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...application priority ideally and/or add new programs. Lower Latency in Game: After setting online game priority higher, it reduces the 9 ASRock 970 Pro3 Motherboard English 8. Please be noted that cannot be used under Windows® OS 32-bit CPU. With APP Charger driver installed, you... you keep in Flash ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to access ASRock Instant Flash. ASRock motherboards are currently transferring. 13. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of ASRock XFast RAM is that is IE8. Another advantage of previously visited websites, making web...
...application priority ideally and/or add new programs. Lower Latency in Game: After setting online game priority higher, it reduces the 9 ASRock 970 Pro3 Motherboard English 8. Please be noted that cannot be used under Windows® OS 32-bit CPU. With APP Charger driver installed, you... you keep in Flash ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to access ASRock Instant Flash. ASRock motherboards are currently transferring. 13. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of ASRock XFast RAM is that is IE8. Another advantage of previously visited websites, making web...
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...system will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after regaining power. ASRock On/Off Play Technology allows users to update their lifespan. 14. Before you must meet EuP standard, an EuP ready motherboard and an EuP ready power supply are able to your USB disk. ... the EuP ready power supply must be under 100 mA current consumption. Although this feature. 15. EuP, stands for more details. 10 ASRock 970 Pro3 Motherboard English You may cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU. 19. According to EuP, the total AC power of internet...
...system will automatically finish the BIOS update procedure after regaining power. ASRock On/Off Play Technology allows users to update their lifespan. 14. Before you must meet EuP standard, an EuP ready motherboard and an EuP ready power supply are able to your USB disk. ... the EuP ready power supply must be under 100 mA current consumption. Although this feature. 15. EuP, stands for more details. 10 ASRock 970 Pro3 Motherboard English You may cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU. 19. According to EuP, the total AC power of internet...
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... the ICs. 4. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in , 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) motherboard. Also remember to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 11 ASRock 970 Pro3 Motherboard English When placing screws into it on the carpet or...
... the ICs. 4. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your motherboard directly on a grounded antistatic pad or in , 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) motherboard. Also remember to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. Hold components by the edges and do so may damage the motherboard. 11 ASRock 970 Pro3 Motherboard English When placing screws into it on the carpet or...
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... on the side tab to dissipate heat. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is locked. DO NOT force the CPU into this motherboard, it is in good contact with a small triangle. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to avoid bending... Push Down And Lock To The Socket Corner Small The Socket Lever Triangle 2.2 Installation of the CPU fan and the heatsink. Step 2. English 12 ASRock 970 Pro3 Motherboard Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to the instruction manuals of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you push down the socket lever to...
... on the side tab to dissipate heat. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is locked. DO NOT force the CPU into this motherboard, it is in good contact with a small triangle. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to avoid bending... Push Down And Lock To The Socket Corner Small The Socket Lever Triangle 2.2 Installation of the CPU fan and the heatsink. Step 2. English 12 ASRock 970 Pro3 Motherboard Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to the instruction manuals of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you push down the socket lever to...
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... 6. Populated - If you adopt DDR3 2100/1866/1800/1600 memory modules on DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2 slots. 13 ASRock 970 Pro3 Motherboard English Populated - (2) - otherwise, this motherboard, it is NOT installed in the same Dual Channel, for optimal compatibility and reliability, it is recommended to install... two memory modules, for example, installing a pair of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel con...
... 6. Populated - If you adopt DDR3 2100/1866/1800/1600 memory modules on DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2 slots. 13 ASRock 970 Pro3 Motherboard English Populated - (2) - otherwise, this motherboard, it is NOT installed in the same Dual Channel, for optimal compatibility and reliability, it is recommended to install... two memory modules, for example, installing a pair of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel con...
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... DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 14 ASRock 970 Pro3 Motherboard English Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot at both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining...
... DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 14 ASRock 970 Pro3 Motherboard English Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot at both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining...
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...the 32-bit PCI interface. Black) is used for better thermal environment. PCIE3 (PCIE x16 slot; Black) is recommended to motherboard chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2) when using multiple graphics cards for PCI Express cards with screws. In single VGA card ... 1. Step 3. Fasten the card to support CrossFireXTM function. Replace the system cover. 15 ASRock 970 Pro3 Motherboard English In CrossFireXTM mode, please install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on this motherboard. Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x4 lane ...
...the 32-bit PCI interface. Black) is used for better thermal environment. PCIE3 (PCIE x16 slot; Black) is recommended to motherboard chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2) when using multiple graphics cards for PCI Express cards with screws. In single VGA card ... 1. Step 3. Fasten the card to support CrossFireXTM function. Replace the system cover. 15 ASRock 970 Pro3 Motherboard English In CrossFireXTM mode, please install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on this motherboard. Before installing the expansion card, please make necessary hardware settings for PCI Express x4 lane ...
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...Graphics Processing Units (GPU) in any 3D application. All three CrossFireXTM components, a CrossFireXTM Ready graphics card, a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard and a CrossFireXTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to PCIE3 slot. Make sure that AMD has released... in the future, please refer to enable CrossFireXTM feature. Quad CrossFireXTM feature are properly seated on the slots. 16 ASRock 970 Pro3 Motherboard English CrossFireXTM technology offers the most advantageous means available of different operating modes with Service Pack 2 / VistaTM / 7...
...Graphics Processing Units (GPU) in any 3D application. All three CrossFireXTM components, a CrossFireXTM Ready graphics card, a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard and a CrossFireXTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to PCIE3 slot. Make sure that AMD has released... in the future, please refer to enable CrossFireXTM feature. Quad CrossFireXTM feature are properly seated on the slots. 16 ASRock 970 Pro3 Motherboard English CrossFireXTM technology offers the most advantageous means available of different operating modes with Service Pack 2 / VistaTM / 7...
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... D-Sub monitor cable to the DVI to your graphics card vendor for details.) CrossFire Bridge or Step 3. Step 2. Please refer to D-Sub adapter.) English 17 ASRock 970 Pro3 Motherboard Connect the DVI monitor cable to the DVI connector on the Radeon graphics card on the top of the Radeon graphics cards. (The CrossFire Bridge...
... D-Sub monitor cable to the DVI to your graphics card vendor for details.) CrossFire Bridge or Step 3. Step 2. Please refer to D-Sub adapter.) English 17 ASRock 970 Pro3 Motherboard Connect the DVI monitor cable to the DVI connector on the Radeon graphics card on the top of the Radeon graphics cards. (The CrossFire Bridge...
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... B. You must have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to your system, and restart your computer. Then you install two Radeon graphics cards). English 18 ASRock 970 Pro3 Motherboard Double-click "ATI Catalyst Control Center". Restart your computer. ATI Catalyst Control Center Step 6. Remove the AMD driver if you have Windows® XP Service...
... B. You must have any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to your system, and restart your computer. Then you install two Radeon graphics cards). English 18 ASRock 970 Pro3 Motherboard Double-click "ATI Catalyst Control Center". Restart your computer. ATI Catalyst Control Center Step 6. Remove the AMD driver if you have Windows® XP Service...