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... 4.1 Install Operating System 52 4.2 Support CD Information 52 4.2.1 Running Support CD 52 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 52 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 52 4.2.4 Contact Information 52 4 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 32 3.1 Introduction 32 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 32 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 33 3.2 Main Screen 33 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 34 3.4 Advanced Screen 38 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 39 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 40 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 41...
... 4.1 Install Operating System 52 4.2 Support CD Information 52 4.2.1 Running Support CD 52 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 52 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 52 4.2.4 Contact Information 52 4 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 32 3.1 Introduction 32 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 32 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 33 3.2 Main Screen 33 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 34 3.4 Advanced Screen 38 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 39 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 40 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 41...
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... this manual will be subject to AHCI mode. 5 You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. To get better performance in Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7... of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (...
... this manual will be subject to AHCI mode. 5 You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. To get better performance in Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7... of this motherboard, please visit our website for purchasing ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (...
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... - 2 x PCI slots - 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - Supports THX TruStudioTM - ATX Form Factor - All Solid Capacitor design - Support for Socket AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X6 / X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940) / Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 / Sempron processors - Supports 8-Core CPU - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology - 4 x DDR3...
... - 2 x PCI slots - 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) - Supports THX TruStudioTM - ATX Form Factor - All Solid Capacitor design - Support for Socket AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X6 / X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940) / Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 / Sempron processors - Supports 8-Core CPU - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology - 4 x DDR3...
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... Legal BIOS - Supports jumperfree - OEM, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar - Supports "Plug and Play" - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU Temperature Sensing - SATA3 USB 3.0 Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), AMD OverDriveTM Utility, CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite...
... Legal BIOS - Supports jumperfree - OEM, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar - Supports "Plug and Play" - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU Temperature Sensing - SATA3 USB 3.0 Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), AMD OverDriveTM Utility, CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite...
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... detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is supported depends on the AM3/AM3+ CPU you want to adopt DDR3 1866/1600 memory module on ... 4GB for the reservation for possible damage caused by overclocking. Whether 1866/1600MHz memory speed is no such limitation. 8 CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Multi-Speed Control - FCC, CE, WHQL - ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 2. - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - Microsoft® Windows® 8 / 8 ...
... detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is supported depends on the AM3/AM3+ CPU you want to adopt DDR3 1866/1600 memory module on ... 4GB for the reservation for possible damage caused by overclocking. Whether 1866/1600MHz memory speed is no such limitation. 8 CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Multi-Speed Control - FCC, CE, WHQL - ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 2. - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - Microsoft® Windows® 8 / 8 ...
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... 240-pin module) Support 8-Core CPU COM1 SOCKET AM3b 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 USB 3.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 USB 2.0 T: USB0 Top: RJ-45 B: USB1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN CLRCMOS1 1 PCIE1 AMD RX881/760G Chipset 980DE3/U3S3 LAN PHY XFast LAN... 16 17 18 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 4 AM3+ CPU Socket 5 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 7 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: ...
... 240-pin module) Support 8-Core CPU COM1 SOCKET AM3b 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 USB 3.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 USB 2.0 T: USB0 Top: RJ-45 B: USB1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN CLRCMOS1 1 PCIE1 AMD RX881/760G Chipset 980DE3/U3S3 LAN PHY XFast LAN... 16 17 18 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 4 AM3+ CPU Socket 5 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 7 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: ...
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.... When connecting your chassis front panel module to the ground pin. The LED is on this motherboard, please connect it to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin... CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on when the system is off in S1 state. The LED keeps blinking in S3/S4 state or S5 state (power off...
.... When connecting your chassis front panel module to the ground pin. The LED is on this motherboard, please connect it to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin... CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on when the system is off in S1 state. The LED keeps blinking in S3/S4 state or S5 state (power off...
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...8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. 2.13 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking.... Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to [AHCI] for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 31 Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Please refer to the warning on page 8...
...8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. 2.13 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking.... Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to [AHCI] for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 31 Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Please refer to the warning on page 8...
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... OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit EZ Overclocking Load Optimized CPU OC Setting CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count CPU Active Core Control AMD Turbo Core Technology AMD C-State Support AMD APM Processor Maximum Frequency North Bridge Maximum Frequency Processor Maximum...
... OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit EZ Overclocking Load Optimized CPU OC Setting CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count CPU Active Core Control AMD Turbo Core Technology AMD C-State Support AMD APM Processor Maximum Frequency North Bridge Maximum Frequency Processor Maximum...
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...[Auto] by default. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to enable or disable AMD C-State Support. NB Frequency Multiplier For safety and system stability, it is [Enabled]. CPU NB Voltage It allows you selecting Hyper-Transport bus speed. However, for reference. BIOS SETUP...Boot Security Exit EZ Overclocking Load Optimized CPU OC Setting CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count CPU Active Core Control AMD Turbo Core Technology AMD C-State Support AMD APM Processor Maximum Frequency North ...
...[Auto] by default. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to enable or disable AMD C-State Support. NB Frequency Multiplier For safety and system stability, it is [Enabled]. CPU NB Voltage It allows you selecting Hyper-Transport bus speed. However, for reference. BIOS SETUP...Boot Security Exit EZ Overclocking Load Optimized CPU OC Setting CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count CPU Active Core Control AMD Turbo Core Technology AMD C-State Support AMD APM Processor Maximum Frequency North ...
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... the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from overheated. If you install Windows® 8 / 7 / VistaTM and want to enable this function, please set this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to [Enabled]. The default value is [Auto]. 39 In the C1 power state...
... the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from overheated. If you install Windows® 8 / 7 / VistaTM and want to enable this function, please set this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to [Enabled]. The default value is [Auto]. 39 In the C1 power state...
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...Support 8-Core CPU COM1 SOCKET AM3b 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 USB 3.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 USB 2.0 T: USB0 Top: RJ-45 B: USB1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN CLRCMOS1 1 PCIE1 AMD RX881/760G Chipset 980DE3/U3S3... 24 23 22 21 20 19 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 4 AM3+ CPU Socket 5 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 7 2 x...) 38 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 39 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_2_3) 2 ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 Motherboard English
...Support 8-Core CPU COM1 SOCKET AM3b 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 USB 3.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 USB 2.0 T: USB0 Top: RJ-45 B: USB1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN CLRCMOS1 1 PCIE1 AMD RX881/760G Chipset 980DE3/U3S3... 24 23 22 21 20 19 1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 2 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 4 AM3+ CPU Socket 5 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 7 2 x...) 38 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 39 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_2_3) 2 ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 Motherboard English
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... be updated, the content of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice.
... be updated, the content of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice.
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... / X2 / Sempron processors - Digi Power Design - Southbridge: AMD SB710 - Supports PXE I /O - All Solid Capacitor design - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - Max. Supports LAN Cable Detection - Supports 8-Core CPU - Supports CPU up to -Use USB 3.0 Ports 5 ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 Motherboard English Supports Untied Overclocking Technology - Realtek RTL8111E - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - capacity of system memory: 32GB...
... / X2 / Sempron processors - Digi Power Design - Southbridge: AMD SB710 - Supports PXE I /O - All Solid Capacitor design - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - Max. Supports LAN Cable Detection - Supports 8-Core CPU - Supports CPU up to -Use USB 3.0 Ports 5 ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 Motherboard English Supports Untied Overclocking Technology - Realtek RTL8111E - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - capacity of system memory: 32GB...
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..., Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), AMD OverDriveTM Utility, CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - 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) - 16Mb AMI Legal BIOS - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - CPU Temperature Sensing - CPU Quiet Fan ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 Motherboard
..., Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), AMD OverDriveTM Utility, CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - 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) - 16Mb AMI Legal BIOS - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - CPU Temperature Sensing - CPU Quiet Fan ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 Motherboard
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... risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation. ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is supported depends on our website for...the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to the memory support list on the AM3/AM3+ CPU you adopt. English 7 ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 Motherboard CAUTION! 1. FCC, CE, WHQL - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - We ...
... risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation. ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is supported depends on our website for...the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to the memory support list on the AM3/AM3+ CPU you adopt. English 7 ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 Motherboard CAUTION! 1. FCC, CE, WHQL - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - We ...
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...connector and match the black wire to Pin 1-3. The LED is operating. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation English 20 ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 Motherboard The LED is on this header. CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 2) Please connect the chassis speaker to indicate system power status. If... Please connect the fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. The front panel design may differ by ...
...connector and match the black wire to Pin 1-3. The LED is operating. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation English 20 ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 Motherboard The LED is on this header. CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 2) Please connect the chassis speaker to indicate system power status. If... Please connect the fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. The front panel design may differ by ...
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... the warning on your system. 2.10 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE... 64-bit OS on page 7 for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. English 23 ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 Motherboard Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 ...-bit Without RAID Functions If you want to [AHCI] for SATA2 ports. B. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [Manual]. Enter BIOS SETUP...
... the warning on your system. 2.10 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE... 64-bit OS on page 7 for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. English 23 ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 Motherboard Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 ...-bit Without RAID Functions If you want to [AHCI] for SATA2 ports. B. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [Manual]. Enter BIOS SETUP...