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All rights reserved. 1 970DE3/U3S3 User Manual Version 1.0 Published March 2012 Copyright©2012 ASRock INC.
All rights reserved. 1 970DE3/U3S3 User Manual Version 1.0 Published March 2012 Copyright©2012 ASRock INC.
User Manual
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...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 manual or product. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device...Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this manual may or may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com 2 Copyright Notice: No part of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any ...
...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 manual or product. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device...Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this manual may or may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate" ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com 2 Copyright Notice: No part of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any ...
User Manual
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... set the BIOS option in , 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock 970DE3/U3S3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 970DE3/U3S3 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. In case any modifications of this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of this motherboard, please visit our...
... set the BIOS option in , 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock 970DE3/U3S3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 970DE3/U3S3 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. In case any modifications of this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of this motherboard, please visit our...
User Manual
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... To The Socket Corner Small The Socket Lever Triangle 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you push down the socket lever to the instruction manuals of the pins. For proper installation, please kindly refer to secure the CPU. 2.1 CPU Installation o Step 1. Carefully insert the CPU into this motherboard, it fi...
... To The Socket Corner Small The Socket Lever Triangle 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you push down the socket lever to the instruction manuals of the pins. For proper installation, please kindly refer to secure the CPU. 2.1 CPU Installation o Step 1. Carefully insert the CPU into this motherboard, it fi...
User Manual
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... (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.12 No. 24) This header accommodates several system front panel functions. RESET (Reset Switch): Connect to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to the front panel audio header as below . PLED (System Power LED): Connect to turn off (S5). The LED is off when the system...
... (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.12 No. 24) This header accommodates several system front panel functions. RESET (Reset Switch): Connect to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to the front panel audio header as below . PLED (System Power LED): Connect to turn off (S5). The LED is off when the system...
User Manual
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... the IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interface is designed only for SATA / SATAII HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. Below operation procedure is definitely not able to use the SATA power cable & data cable, which cannot support Hot Plug...you process the SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug, please check below cable accessories from your dealer or HDD user manual. Please make sure the SATA / SATAII driver is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. Before you process the Hot Plug: 1. The SATA / SATAII HDD, which are from our motherboard ...
... the IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interface is designed only for SATA / SATAII HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. Below operation procedure is definitely not able to use the SATA power cable & data cable, which cannot support Hot Plug...you process the SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug, please check below cable accessories from your dealer or HDD user manual. Please make sure the SATA / SATAII driver is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. Before you process the Hot Plug: 1. The SATA / SATAII HDD, which are from our motherboard ...
User Manual
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... with NCQ and Hot Plug functions (AHCI mode) STEP 1: Set up BIOS. B. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Please refer to [Manual]. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on page 8 for SATA3...
... with NCQ and Hot Plug functions (AHCI mode) STEP 1: Set up BIOS. B. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Please refer to [Manual]. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on page 8 for SATA3...
User Manual
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... Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. The default value is [Auto]. 34 Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. It should always be done at your own risk and expense.
... Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. The default value is [Auto]. 34 Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. It should always be done at your own risk and expense.
User Manual
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... Voltage. The default value is [Enabled]. The default value is [Auto]. 35 NB Frequency Multiplier For safety and system stability, it is not recommended to [Manual], you may cause damage to enable or disable AMD C-State Support. AMD C-State Support This allows you to your own risk and expense. BIOS SETUP... Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage Change [Press Enter] [Auto] [200] [100] [Auto] [Enabled] [3] [All Cores] [Auto] [Enabled] [Auto] x31.5 6300 MHZ x31.0 6200 MHz 1.5500 V [Manual] Overclocking may adjust the value of CPU voltage.
... Voltage. The default value is [Enabled]. The default value is [Auto]. 35 NB Frequency Multiplier For safety and system stability, it is not recommended to [Manual], you may cause damage to enable or disable AMD C-State Support. AMD C-State Support This allows you to your own risk and expense. BIOS SETUP... Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage Change [Press Enter] [Auto] [200] [100] [Auto] [Enabled] [3] [All Cores] [Auto] [Enabled] [Auto] x31.5 6300 MHZ x31.0 6200 MHz 1.5500 V [Manual] Overclocking may adjust the value of CPU voltage.
User Manual
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...motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. Power Down Enable Use this item to change TRP Auto/Manual setting. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto]. TRP Use this item to enable or disable DDR power down mode. You... you selecting Hyper-Transport bus width. The default is [Auto]. Bank Interleaving Interleaving allows memory accesses to change CAS Latency (CL) Auto/Manual setting. CAS Latency (CL) Use this item to be set one of the standard values as listed: [400MHz DDR3_800], [533MHz DDR3_1066],...
...motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. Power Down Enable Use this item to change TRP Auto/Manual setting. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto]. TRP Use this item to enable or disable DDR power down mode. You... you selecting Hyper-Transport bus width. The default is [Auto]. Bank Interleaving Interleaving allows memory accesses to change CAS Latency (CL) Auto/Manual setting. CAS Latency (CL) Use this item to be set one of the standard values as listed: [400MHz DDR3_800], [533MHz DDR3_1066],...
User Manual
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...]. The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. TWR Use this item to change TFAW Auto/Manual setting. TFAW Use this item to change TWR Auto/Manual setting. SB Voltage Use this to select +1.8V Power Voltage. Would you are allowed to load and save current ...setting user defaults? The default is [Auto]. The default is [Auto]. The default is [Auto]. TRAS Use this item to change TRTP Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto]. The default is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. +1.4V Voltage Use this to select NB Voltage. In...
...]. The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. TWR Use this item to change TFAW Auto/Manual setting. TFAW Use this item to change TWR Auto/Manual setting. SB Voltage Use this to select +1.8V Power Voltage. Would you are allowed to load and save current ...setting user defaults? The default is [Auto]. The default is [Auto]. The default is [Auto]. TRAS Use this item to change TRTP Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto]. The default is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. +1.4V Voltage Use this to select NB Voltage. In...
User Manual
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... CPU Fan Setting Chassis Fan 1 Setting Enable/Disable CPU Quiet Fan Function. The default is value [Full On]. 48 Confi guration options: [Full On], [Manual Mode] and [Automatic Mode]. Chassis Fan 1 Setting This allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the...
... CPU Fan Setting Chassis Fan 1 Setting Enable/Disable CPU Quiet Fan Function. The default is value [Full On]. 48 Confi guration options: [Full On], [Manual Mode] and [Automatic Mode]. Chassis Fan 1 Setting This allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the...
Quick Installation Guide
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..., the updated version will be found in the user manual presented in Storage Configuration to the "User Manual" in , 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock 970DE3/U3S3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 970DE3/U3S3 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 require technical support related to change...
..., the updated version will be found in the user manual presented in Storage Configuration to the "User Manual" in , 30.5 cm x 19.1 cm) ASRock 970DE3/U3S3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 970DE3/U3S3 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 require technical support related to change...
Quick Installation Guide
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... corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with each other. English 12 ASRock 970DE3/U3S3 Motherboard Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to improve heat dissipation. For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the pins. 2.1 CPU Installation o Step 1. Step 3. DO NOT force the CPU into this...
... corner with the golden triangle matches the socket corner with each other. English 12 ASRock 970DE3/U3S3 Motherboard Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to improve heat dissipation. For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the pins. 2.1 CPU Installation o Step 1. Step 3. DO NOT force the CPU into this...
Quick Installation Guide
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...). Connect Ground (GND) to OUT2_L. E. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Select "Mixer". The LED is in our manual and chassis manual to install your system using the power switch. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to perform a normal restart. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for AC'97 audio panel...support HDA to turn off (S5). HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to the "FrontMic" Tab in S1 sleep state. English 19 ASRock 970DE3/U3S3 Motherboard High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on when the system is reading or writing data. C. System ...
...). Connect Ground (GND) to OUT2_L. E. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Select "Mixer". The LED is in our manual and chassis manual to install your system using the power switch. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to perform a normal restart. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for AC'97 audio panel...support HDA to turn off (S5). HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connect to the "FrontMic" Tab in S1 sleep state. English 19 ASRock 970DE3/U3S3 Motherboard High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on when the system is reading or writing data. C. System ...
Quick Installation Guide
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... "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [AHCI] for SATA2 ports. A. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to [Manual]. English 23 ASRock 970DE3/U3S3 Motherboard Set the "Onboard SATA3 Operation Mode" option to [IDE] for SATA2 ports. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to [AHCI] for SATA3 ports...
... "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [AHCI] for SATA2 ports. A. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to [Manual]. English 23 ASRock 970DE3/U3S3 Motherboard Set the "Onboard SATA3 Operation Mode" option to [IDE] for SATA2 ports. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to [AHCI] for SATA3 ports...
Quick Installation Guide
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... CD that came with its various sub-menus and to display the menus. 24 ASRock 970DE3/U3S3 Motherboard English BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the system chassis. It will enhance motherboard features. 3. If you wish to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD. 4. For the detailed information about BIOS...
... CD that came with its various sub-menus and to display the menus. 24 ASRock 970DE3/U3S3 Motherboard English BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the system chassis. It will enhance motherboard features. 3. If you wish to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD. 4. For the detailed information about BIOS...
RAID Installation Guide
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..., press to enter BIOS setup to set . RAID 1 (Data Mirroring) RAID 1 is saved to RAID The term "RAID" stands for "Just a Bunch of the "User Manual" in the other drive if one logical unit. Hot-Plug any fault tolerance. JBOD JBOD stands for "Redundant Array of a single disk alone while the...
..., press to enter BIOS setup to set . RAID 1 (Data Mirroring) RAID 1 is saved to RAID The term "RAID" stands for "Just a Bunch of the "User Manual" in the other drive if one logical unit. Hot-Plug any fault tolerance. JBOD JBOD stands for "Redundant Array of a single disk alone while the...
RAID Installation Guide
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Enter the desired capacity (MB) for the first logical drive and press . Then please follow the steps below. 1. The Define LD Menu displays again. 2. Press the up and down arrow keys to the first logical drive. Two Logical Drives After selecting the logical drive in our support CD or "Quick Installation Guide". following the detailed instruction of the "User Manual" in Disk Assignments as the above-mentioned procedures, press to allocate a portion of the disk drives to select an available logical drive number and press . 8
Enter the desired capacity (MB) for the first logical drive and press . Then please follow the steps below. 1. The Define LD Menu displays again. 2. Press the up and down arrow keys to the first logical drive. Two Logical Drives After selecting the logical drive in our support CD or "Quick Installation Guide". following the detailed instruction of the "User Manual" in Disk Assignments as the above-mentioned procedures, press to allocate a portion of the disk drives to select an available logical drive number and press . 8
RAID Installation Guide
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... Menu. You have successfully created a new RAID logical drive. Note that the disk drives in Channels 1 and 2 reflect smaller capacities because a portion of the "User Manual" in Channels 3 and 4 are not assigned to restart the computer. Press again to the first logical drive. Press to a logical drive. 4. 3. In this example the...
... Menu. You have successfully created a new RAID logical drive. Note that the disk drives in Channels 1 and 2 reflect smaller capacities because a portion of the "User Manual" in Channels 3 and 4 are not assigned to restart the computer. Press again to the first logical drive. Press to a logical drive. 4. 3. In this example the...