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...36 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 36 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 37 3.2 Main Screen 37 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 39 3.4 Advanced Screen 43 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 44 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 45 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 46 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 47 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 49 3.4.6 Floppy Configuration 50 3.4.7 Super... Boot Settings Configuration 54 3.7 Security Screen 55 3.8 Exit Screen 56 4 . Software Support 57 4.1 Install Operating System 57 4.2 Support CD Information 57 4.2.1 Running Support CD 57 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 57 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 57 4.2.4 Contact Information 57 4
...36 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 36 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 37 3.2 Main Screen 37 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 39 3.4 Advanced Screen 43 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 44 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 45 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 46 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 47 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 49 3.4.6 Floppy Configuration 50 3.4.7 Super... Boot Settings Configuration 54 3.7 Security Screen 55 3.8 Exit Screen 56 4 . Software Support 57 4.1 Install Operating System 57 4.2 Support CD Information 57 4.2.1 Running Support CD 57 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 57 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 57 4.2.4 Contact Information 57 4
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... introduction of the Support CD. 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 You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. It...
... introduction of the Support CD. 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 You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. It...
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... Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.2-in, 24.4 cm x 18.3 cm - Supports 8-Core CPU - Supports THX TruStudioTM - 985GM-GS3 FX Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111E, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - 985GM-S3 FX Realtek PCIEx1 LAN 8105EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Max. 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN - Support for Socket AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X6 / X4...
... Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.2-in, 24.4 cm x 18.3 cm - Supports 8-Core CPU - Supports THX TruStudioTM - 985GM-GS3 FX Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111E, speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s - 985GM-S3 FX Realtek PCIEx1 LAN 8105EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s - Max. 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics Audio LAN - Support for Socket AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X6 / X4...
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..., AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 10) - Supports "Plug and Play" - ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x Print port header - ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 16) 7 ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 11) - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - ASRock SmartView (see CAUTION 13) - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power...
..., AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions (see CAUTION 10) - Supports "Plug and Play" - ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x Print port header - ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 16) 7 ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 11) - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - ASRock SmartView (see CAUTION 13) - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power...
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...hard disk to change. Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. CPU Quiet Fan - It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for proper installation. 3. CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - CAUTION! 1. If you want to adopt DDR3 1800/1600...) (see CAUTION 17) * 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 page 16 for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. Whether...
...hard disk to change. Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. CPU Quiet Fan - It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for proper installation. 3. CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - CAUTION! 1. If you want to adopt DDR3 1800/1600...) (see CAUTION 17) * 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 page 16 for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. Whether...
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...Charger driver installed, you can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by hardware monitor function and overclock your computer and up to provide...quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to get the same OC settings as a profile and share with others. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 9 The ...
...Charger driver installed, you can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by hardware monitor function and overclock your computer and up to provide...quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to get the same OC settings as a profile and share with others. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 9 The ...
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1.3 Motherboard Layout (985GM-GS3 FX / 985GM-S3 FX) PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 12 34 18.3cm (7.2-in) 56 1 PS2_USB_PW1 ATX12V1 CPU_FAN1 7 AT X P W R 1 AM3+ FSB2.6GHz COM1 DDR3 1800 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) ... 27 26 25 24 23 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 Top: RJ-45 HT3.0 DX10 Phenom II Dual Channel CMOS BATTERY SPEAKER1 1 1 CLRCMOS1 Support 8-Core CPU PWR_FAN1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN ErP/EuP Ready LAN Super I/O 8Mb BIOS AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 1 LPT1 Design in Taipei AMD 785G...
1.3 Motherboard Layout (985GM-GS3 FX / 985GM-S3 FX) PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 12 34 18.3cm (7.2-in) 56 1 PS2_USB_PW1 ATX12V1 CPU_FAN1 7 AT X P W R 1 AM3+ FSB2.6GHz COM1 DDR3 1800 DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) ... 27 26 25 24 23 USB 2.0 T: USB2 B: USB3 USB 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 Top: RJ-45 HT3.0 DX10 Phenom II Dual Channel CMOS BATTERY SPEAKER1 1 1 CLRCMOS1 Support 8-Core CPU PWR_FAN1 Top: LINE IN Center: FRONT Bottom: MIC IN ErP/EuP Ready LAN Super I/O 8Mb BIOS AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 1 LPT1 Design in Taipei AMD 785G...
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...information. 2.6 ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM feature. Currently, ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Technology is only supported with Windows® VistaTM / 7 OS, and is not available with AMD Phenom CPU. Step 6. ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM brings multi-GPU performance...driver if you will find "ATI Catalyst Control Center" on PCIE2 slot. In the future, ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM may be supported with combined output to section "Expansion Slots". Enjoy the benefit of more compatible PCI Express graphics cards, please visit our ...
...information. 2.6 ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM feature. Currently, ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Technology is only supported with Windows® VistaTM / 7 OS, and is not available with AMD Phenom CPU. Step 6. ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM brings multi-GPU performance...driver if you will find "ATI Catalyst Control Center" on PCIE2 slot. In the future, ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM may be supported with combined output to section "Expansion Slots". Enjoy the benefit of more compatible PCI Express graphics cards, please visit our ...
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...1) (see p.11 No. 6) Please connect the CPU fan 1 GND 2 +12V cable to this header. Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX ...power connector, 12 24 it to the CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see ...
...1) (see p.11 No. 6) Please connect the CPU fan 1 GND 2 +12V cable to this header. Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX ...power connector, 12 24 it to the CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see ...
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... 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. Please refer to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 35 Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking...
... 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. Please refer to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 35 Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking...
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...UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit EZ Overclocking Turbo 50 Load Optimized CPU OC Setting Load Optimized mGPU OC Setting CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count ...Advanced Clock Calibration AMD Turbo Core Technology AMD IO C-State Support CPU Active Core Control Processor Maximum Frequency North Bridge Maximum Frequency Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage Change [Press Enter] [Press Enter]...
...UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit EZ Overclocking Turbo 50 Load Optimized CPU OC Setting Load Optimized mGPU OC Setting CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count ...Advanced Clock Calibration AMD Turbo Core Technology AMD IO C-State Support CPU Active Core Control Processor Maximum Frequency North Bridge Maximum Frequency Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage Change [Press Enter] [Press Enter]...
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... (MHz) Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count Advanced Clock Calibration AMD Turbo Core Technology AMD IO C-State Support CPU Active Core Control Processor Maximum Frequency North Bridge Maximum Frequency Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage Change [Press Enter] [Press Enter]... disable AMD Turbo Core Technology. Advanced Clock Calibration This allows you adopt supports this feature. AMD Turbo Core Technology This item appears only when the processor you to adjust CPU Active Core Control feature. Confi guration options: [Auto] and [Disabled...
... (MHz) Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count Advanced Clock Calibration AMD Turbo Core Technology AMD IO C-State Support CPU Active Core Control Processor Maximum Frequency North Bridge Maximum Frequency Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage Change [Press Enter] [Press Enter]... disable AMD Turbo Core Technology. Advanced Clock Calibration This allows you adopt supports this feature. AMD Turbo Core Technology This item appears only when the processor you to adjust CPU Active Core Control feature. Confi guration options: [Auto] and [Disabled...
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....54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from the chipset. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. Cool 'n' Quiet Use this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to enable or disable AMD's Cool...
....54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from the chipset. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. Cool 'n' Quiet Use this function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to enable or disable AMD's Cool...
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... 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 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 ASRock 985GM-GS3 FX / 985GM-S3 FX Motherboard English Chapter 3 and 4 contain the...
... 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 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 ASRock 985GM-GS3 FX / 985GM-S3 FX Motherboard English Chapter 3 and 4 contain the...
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... AM3+ processors - AMD LIVE!TM Ready - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 3) - Supports D-Sub with ACC feature (Advanced Clock Calibration) - Supports 8-Core CPU - Supports PXE 6 ASRock 985GM-GS3 FX / 985GM-S3 FX Motherboard English Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.2-in, 24.4 cm x 18.3 cm - Support for CPU power - Support for Socket AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X6 / X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920...
... AM3+ processors - AMD LIVE!TM Ready - capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 3) - Supports D-Sub with ACC feature (Advanced Clock Calibration) - Supports 8-Core CPU - Supports PXE 6 ASRock 985GM-GS3 FX / 985GM-S3 FX Motherboard English Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.2-in, 24.4 cm x 18.3 cm - Support for CPU power - Support for Socket AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X6 / X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920...
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... connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) - 8Mb AMI BIOS - AMI Legal BIOS - CPU, VCCM, NB Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 9) - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 7) - ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 16) 7 ASRock 985GM-GS3 FX / 985GM-S3 FX Motherboard ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 14) - Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port...
... connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) - 8Mb AMI BIOS - AMI Legal BIOS - CPU, VCCM, NB Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 9) - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 7) - ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 16) 7 ASRock 985GM-GS3 FX / 985GM-S3 FX Motherboard ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 14) - Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port...
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... operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your own risk and expense. CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. CPU Quiet Fan - Due to SATAII connector directly. 8 ASRock 985GM-GS3 FX / 985GM-S3 FX Motherboard English CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - For Windows® OS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting...
... operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your own risk and expense. CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. CPU Quiet Fan - Due to SATAII connector directly. 8 ASRock 985GM-GS3 FX / 985GM-S3 FX Motherboard English CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - For Windows® OS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting...
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... computing performance. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 9 ASRock 985GM-GS3 FX / 985GM-S3 FX Motherboard English It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which...settings and share with your system by ASRock, provides a convenient way for the user to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. Featuring an advanced ...Please visit our website for you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your computer and up to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4...
... computing performance. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 9 ASRock 985GM-GS3 FX / 985GM-S3 FX Motherboard English It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which...settings and share with your system by ASRock, provides a convenient way for the user to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. Featuring an advanced ...Please visit our website for you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your computer and up to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4...
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... / 7 environment. In the future, ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM may be supported with AMD Phenom CPU. Please refer to enter BIOS setup. Step 4. 2 . 6 ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM feature. Step 2. Please remove the ATITM driver if... for ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM. English ATI Catalyst Control Center 17 ASRock 985GM-GS3 FX / 985GM-S3 FX Motherboard Enter "Advanced" screen, and enter "Chipset Settings". Install the onboard VGA driver from our support CD to the correspondent connector on the PCI Express graphics card...
... / 7 environment. In the future, ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM may be supported with AMD Phenom CPU. Please refer to enter BIOS setup. Step 4. 2 . 6 ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM feature. Step 2. Please remove the ATITM driver if... for ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM. English ATI Catalyst Control Center 17 ASRock 985GM-GS3 FX / 985GM-S3 FX Motherboard Enter "Advanced" screen, and enter "Chipset Settings". Install the onboard VGA driver from our support CD to the correspondent connector on the PCI Express graphics card...
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...CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13. 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 1 13 22 ASRock 985GM-GS3 FX / 985GM-S3 FX... Motherboard English Please connect the fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to the CPU Fan Connector 1 (4-pin CPU_FAN1) 2 3 (see p.2 No. 7) 12 24 ...
...CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13. 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 1 13 22 ASRock 985GM-GS3 FX / 985GM-S3 FX... Motherboard English Please connect the fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire to the CPU Fan Connector 1 (4-pin CPU_FAN1) 2 3 (see p.2 No. 7) 12 24 ...