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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 3. 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 3. 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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... endurance. 1. 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... In case any modifications of the Support CD. Introduction Thank you are using. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice...
... endurance. 1. 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... In case any modifications of the Support CD. Introduction Thank you are using. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice...
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...) - capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 1) - Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - Supports PXE I /O - Support for Socket AM3+ processors - Digi Power Design - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Realtek RTL8111E - Supports CPU up to -Use USB 3.0 Ports 6 Supports LAN Cable Detection - Supports AMD OverDriveTM with ACC feature (Advanced Clock Calibration...
...) - capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 1) - Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - Supports PXE I /O - Support for Socket AM3+ processors - Digi Power Design - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Realtek RTL8111E - Supports CPU up to -Use USB 3.0 Ports 6 Supports LAN Cable Detection - Supports AMD OverDriveTM with ACC feature (Advanced Clock Calibration...
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... ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Supports jumperfree - Chassis Temperature Sensing - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU Temperature Sensing - Supports "Plug and Play" - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), AMD OverDriveTM Utility, CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - OEM, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar - CPU, VCCM, NB Voltage Multi-adjustment - HD Audio...
... ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Supports jumperfree - Chassis Temperature Sensing - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU Temperature Sensing - Supports "Plug and Play" - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), AMD OverDriveTM Utility, CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - OEM, Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar - CPU, VCCM, NB Voltage Multi-adjustment - HD Audio...
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... (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 a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is supported depends on our website for the compatible memory modules. If you want to adopt DDR3 1866/1600 memory...
... (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 a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is supported depends on our website for the compatible memory modules. If you want to adopt DDR3 1866/1600 memory...
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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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...switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. The LED is on this header 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. Please connect the fan cables to the fan connectors and match... the black wire to the ground pin. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on ...
...switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. The LED is on this header 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. Please connect the fan cables to the fan connectors and match... the black wire to the ground pin. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on ...
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.../ VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions (IDE mode) STEP 1: Set up BIOS. B. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [AHCI] for SATA3 ports. A. STEP 2: Install Windows® 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 ...
.../ VistaTM 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions (IDE mode) STEP 1: Set up BIOS. B. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [AHCI] for SATA3 ports. A. STEP 2: Install Windows® 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 ...
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...This allows you can use this to adjust CPU frequency. The configuration options depend on the CPU core you adopt supports this feature. Use this option to select Overclock Mode. CPU Frequency (MHz) Use this to your CPU and motherboard. AMD Turbo Core Technology This ...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...
...This allows you can use this to adjust CPU frequency. The configuration options depend on the CPU core you adopt supports this feature. Use this option to select Overclock Mode. CPU Frequency (MHz) Use this to your CPU and motherboard. AMD Turbo Core Technology This ...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...
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... 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... value of this item. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to enable or disable AMD C-State Support. However, for reference. It should be done at your CPU and motherboard. NB Frequency Multiplier For safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the...
... 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... value of this item. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to enable or disable AMD C-State Support. However, for reference. It should be done at your CPU and motherboard. NB Frequency Multiplier For safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the...
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... the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from overheated. Enhance Halt State (C1E) All processors support the Halt State (C1). 3.4.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Cool' n' Quiet Secure Virtual Machine Enhanced Halt State(C1E) CPU Thermal Throttle [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen...
... the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from overheated. Enhance Halt State (C1E) All processors support the Halt State (C1). 3.4.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Cool' n' Quiet Secure Virtual Machine Enhanced Halt State(C1E) CPU Thermal Throttle [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen...
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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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... cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be found in the user manual presented in the Support CD. 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...
... cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be found in the user manual presented in the Support CD. 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...
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...ficient Ethernet 802.3az - All Solid Capacitor design - Supports 8-Core CPU - Digi Power Design - Supports CPU up to -Use USB 3.0 Ports 5 ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 Motherboard English FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) - Max. Support for Socket AM3+ processors - Supports LAN Cable Detection - Supports THX TruStudioTM - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology - Northbridge: AMD RX881/760G - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology - 4 x DDR3...
...ficient Ethernet 802.3az - All Solid Capacitor design - Supports 8-Core CPU - Digi Power Design - Supports CPU up to -Use USB 3.0 Ports 5 ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 Motherboard English FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) - Max. Support for Socket AM3+ processors - Supports LAN Cable Detection - Supports THX TruStudioTM - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology - Northbridge: AMD RX881/760G - Supports Wake-On-LAN - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology - 4 x DDR3...
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... Utility, CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - CPU Quiet Fan ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 Motherboard CPU Temperature Sensing - Chassis Temperature Sensing - English SATA3 USB 3.0 Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor 6 - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - 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...
... Utility, CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - CPU Quiet Fan ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 Motherboard CPU Temperature Sensing - Chassis Temperature Sensing - English SATA3 USB 3.0 Connector BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor 6 - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - 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...
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... system's stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. Due to the memory support list on the AM3/AM3+ CPU you adopt. English 7 ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 Motherboard CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Multi-Speed Control - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - FCC, CE, WHQL - Whether 1866/1600MHz memory...
... system's stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. Due to the memory support list on the AM3/AM3+ CPU you adopt. English 7 ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 Motherboard CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Multi-Speed Control - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - FCC, CE, WHQL - Whether 1866/1600MHz memory...
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... connector on when the system is off in S1 state. Though this header 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. When connecting your chassis front panel module...assign-ments are matched correctly. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the ground pin. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation English 20 ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 Motherboard
... connector on when the system is off in S1 state. Though this header 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. When connecting your chassis front panel module...assign-ments are matched correctly. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the ground pin. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation English 20 ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 Motherboard
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...Onboard SATA3 Operation Mode" option to [AHCI] for SATA3 ports. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to [IDE] for SATA2 ports. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit ...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 environment. English 23 ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 Motherboard Please refer to [...
...Onboard SATA3 Operation Mode" option to [AHCI] for SATA3 ports. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to [IDE] for SATA2 ports. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit ...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 environment. English 23 ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 Motherboard Please refer to [...