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... on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 985GM-GS3 FX / 985GM-S3 FX Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.2-in, 24.4 cm x 18.3 cm) ASRock 985GM-GS3 FX / 985GM-S3 FX Quick Installation Guide ASRock 985GM-GS3 FX / 985GM-S3 FX Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to BIOS setup...
... on ASRock website without notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 985GM-GS3 FX / 985GM-S3 FX Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.2-in, 24.4 cm x 18.3 cm) ASRock 985GM-GS3 FX / 985GM-S3 FX Quick Installation Guide ASRock 985GM-GS3 FX / 985GM-S3 FX Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to BIOS setup...
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... website for the operation procedures of Intelligent Energy Saver. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your computer and up to update system BIOS without sacrificing computing performance. The software name itself - ASRock APP Charger allows you to 40% faster than ever...
... website for the operation procedures of Intelligent Energy Saver. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your computer and up to update system BIOS without sacrificing computing performance. The software name itself - ASRock APP Charger allows you to 40% faster than ever...
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... to the correspondent connector on the PCI Express graphics card on PCIE2 slot. For the proper installation procedures, please refer to enter BIOS setup. Boot into OS. Please remove the ATITM driver if you will find "ATI Catalyst Control Center" on an AMD 785G ...further information. Step 5. Restart your system. Please refer to [Enabled]. ATI Catalyst Control Center 20 Step 2. Please visit our website for updated information. Vendor Chipset Model Driver ATI RADEON X2400PRO MSI RX2400 PRO-TD256EH Catalyst 9.12 RADEON HD2400XT * POWERCOLOR HD2400 XT Catalyst 9.12 256MB ...
... to the correspondent connector on the PCI Express graphics card on PCIE2 slot. For the proper installation procedures, please refer to enter BIOS setup. Boot into OS. Please remove the ATITM driver if you will find "ATI Catalyst Control Center" on an AMD 785G ...further information. Step 5. Restart your system. Please refer to [Enabled]. ATI Catalyst Control Center 20 Step 2. Please visit our website for updated information. Vendor Chipset Model Driver ATI RADEON X2400PRO MSI RX2400 PRO-TD256EH Catalyst 9.12 RADEON HD2400XT * POWERCOLOR HD2400 XT Catalyst 9.12 256MB ...
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.... 22 Jumper Setting PS2_USB_PW1 1_2 2_3 Short pin2, pin3 to enable (see p.11, No. 9) 1_2 2_3 Default Clear CMOS Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. To clear and reset the system parameters to clear the data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system... 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up events. If you need to short pin2 and pin3 on pins, the jumper is "Short". If no jumper cap is placed...
.... 22 Jumper Setting PS2_USB_PW1 1_2 2_3 Short pin2, pin3 to enable (see p.11, No. 9) 1_2 2_3 Default Clear CMOS Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you update the BIOS. To clear and reset the system parameters to clear the data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system... 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are setup. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up events. If you need to short pin2 and pin3 on pins, the jumper is "Short". If no jumper cap is placed...
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... the Operating System Security To set up the computer. BIOS SETUP UTILITY 3.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to get into the sub screen. 36 Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main To set up the system... time/date information OC Tweaker To set up overclocking features Advanced To set up the advanced BIOS features H/W Monitor To display current hardware status...
... the Operating System Security To set up the computer. BIOS SETUP UTILITY 3.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to get into the sub screen. 36 Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main To set up the system... time/date information OC Tweaker To set up overclocking features Advanced To set up the advanced BIOS features H/W Monitor To display current hardware status...
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... to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen 3.2 Main Screen When you enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. 985GM-GS3 FX BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date... [17:00:09] [Thu 09/15/2011] BIOS Version : 985GM-GS3 FX P1.0 Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) II X2 235e Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 2700MHz Microcode Update : 100F62/10000C7 L1 Cache Size : 256KB L2 Cache Size : 2048KB Total Memory DDR3_A1 ...
... to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen 3.2 Main Screen When you enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. 985GM-GS3 FX BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date... [17:00:09] [Thu 09/15/2011] BIOS Version : 985GM-GS3 FX P1.0 Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) II X2 235e Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 2700MHz Microcode Update : 100F62/10000C7 L1 Cache Size : 256KB L2 Cache Size : 2048KB Total Memory DDR3_A1 ...
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.... System Date [Day Month/Date/Year] Use this item to specify the system date. 38 Use [+] or [-] to select a field. 985GM-S3 FX BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Thu 09/15/2011...] BIOS Version : 985GM-S3 FX P1.0 Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) II X2 235e Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 2700MHz Microcode Update : 100F62/10000C7 L1 Cache Size : 256KB L2 Cache Size : 2048KB Total Memory DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 :...
.... System Date [Day Month/Date/Year] Use this item to specify the system date. 38 Use [+] or [-] to select a field. 985GM-S3 FX BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Thu 09/15/2011...] BIOS Version : 985GM-S3 FX P1.0 Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) II X2 235e Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 2700MHz Microcode Update : 100F62/10000C7 L1 Cache Size : 256KB L2 Cache Size : 2048KB Total Memory DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 :...
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CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Floppy Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration BIOS Update Utility ASRock Instant Flash Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to update your BIOS, and reboot your system after BIOS update process completes. 43 Setting wrong values in this section may cause system to malfunction. Just launch this tool and...
CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Floppy Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration BIOS Update Utility ASRock Instant Flash Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to update your BIOS, and reboot your system after BIOS update process completes. 43 Setting wrong values in this section may cause system to malfunction. Just launch this tool and...
Quick Installation Guide
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... about the model you for purchasing ASRock 985GM-GS3 FX / 985GM-S3 FX motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to quality and endurance. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to this manual occur, the updated version will be subject to...
... about the model you for purchasing ASRock 985GM-GS3 FX / 985GM-S3 FX motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to quality and endurance. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to this manual occur, the updated version will be subject to...
Quick Installation Guide
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... Saver function, please enable Cool 'n' Quiet option in the BIOS setup in Flash ROM. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8. ASRock Instant Flash is capable of overclocking settings. With OC DNA, you - ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 9 ASRock 985GM-GS3 FX / 985GM-S3 FX Motherboard English This convenient BIOS update tool allows you can load the OC profile to...
... Saver function, please enable Cool 'n' Quiet option in the BIOS setup in Flash ROM. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8. ASRock Instant Flash is capable of overclocking settings. With OC DNA, you - ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 9 ASRock 985GM-GS3 FX / 985GM-S3 FX Motherboard English This convenient BIOS update tool allows you can load the OC profile to...
Quick Installation Guide
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...with Windows® XP OS. Enjoy the benefit of more compatible PCI Express graphics cards, please visit our website for updated information. Step 3. Step 5. Please refer to the correspondent connector on the PCI Express graphics card on an AMD 785G ...system. For the proper installation procedures, please refer to enter BIOS setup. For the future update of ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Step 1. Press to section "Expansion Slots". Please visit our website for further information. English ATI Catalyst Control Center 17 ASRock 985GM-GS3 FX / 985GM-S3 FX Motherboard
...with Windows® XP OS. Enjoy the benefit of more compatible PCI Express graphics cards, please visit our website for updated information. Step 3. Step 5. Please refer to the correspondent connector on the PCI Express graphics card on an AMD 785G ...system. For the proper installation procedures, please refer to enter BIOS setup. For the future update of ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Step 1. Press to section "Expansion Slots". Please visit our website for further information. English ATI Catalyst Control Center 17 ASRock 985GM-GS3 FX / 985GM-S3 FX Motherboard
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...ASRock 985GM-GS3 FX / 985GM-S3 FX Motherboard When the jumper cap is placed on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. Short Open Jumper Setting PS2_USB_PW1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable (see p.2, No. 9) Default Clear CMOS Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you must boot up events. To clear and reset the system parameters to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating... the BIOS, you to short pin2 and pin3 on pins, the jumper is "Short". If you update the BIOS. After waiting for PS/2 or USB wake up the system first, and...
...ASRock 985GM-GS3 FX / 985GM-S3 FX Motherboard When the jumper cap is placed on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. Short Open Jumper Setting PS2_USB_PW1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable (see p.2, No. 9) Default Clear CMOS Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you must boot up events. To clear and reset the system parameters to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating... the BIOS, you to short pin2 and pin3 on pins, the jumper is "Short". If you update the BIOS. After waiting for PS/2 or USB wake up the system first, and...