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... with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be constructed as a commitment by the California Legislature. Disclaimer: Specifications...
... with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be constructed as a commitment by the California Legislature. Disclaimer: Specifications...
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Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout (985GM-GS3 FX / 985GM-S3 FX 11 1.4 I/O Panel (985GM-GS3 FX 12 1.5 I/O Panel (985GM-S3 FX 13 2 . Contents 1 . Installation 14 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.1 CPU Installation 15 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 15 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 16 2.4 Expansion ...
Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout (985GM-GS3 FX / 985GM-S3 FX 11 1.4 I/O Panel (985GM-GS3 FX 12 1.5 I/O Panel (985GM-S3 FX 13 2 . Contents 1 . Installation 14 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.1 CPU Installation 15 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 15 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 16 2.4 Expansion ...
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... be updated, the content of the motherboard and step-bystep guide to quality and endurance. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. 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...
... be updated, the content of the motherboard and step-bystep guide to quality and endurance. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you are using. 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...
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... Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. Overclocking may be done at your own risk and expense. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system stability, or ... website for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. You can also connect SATA hard disk to adjust your system. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - It...
... Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. Overclocking may be done at your own risk and expense. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system stability, or ... website for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. You can also connect SATA hard disk to adjust your system. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 4. Chassis Temperature Sensing - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - It...
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... a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. With this tool and save the new BIOS file to access ASRock Instant Flash. Please be shared and worked on the same motherboard. 11. OC DNA literally tells you can update your OC settings as yours! It helps you can press ...our website for the operation procedures of output phases to get the same OC settings as a profile and share with others. ASRock APP Charger. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 9 Your friends then can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience than before. If you to ...
... a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. With this tool and save the new BIOS file to access ASRock Instant Flash. Please be shared and worked on the same motherboard. 11. OC DNA literally tells you can update your OC settings as yours! It helps you can press ...our website for the operation procedures of output phases to get the same OC settings as a profile and share with others. ASRock APP Charger. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp 9 Your friends then can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience than before. If you to ...
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... of 5v standby power efficiency is higher than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may depend on the property of the device. 14. ASRock motherboards are exclusively equipped with the SmartView utility that combines your most visited web sites, your history, your Facebook friends and your real... are currently transferring. 15. According to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you checking with friends on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it can easily recognize which includes below benefits. Frequencies other than 50% under...
... of 5v standby power efficiency is higher than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may depend on the property of the device. 14. ASRock motherboards are exclusively equipped with the SmartView utility that combines your most visited web sites, your history, your Facebook friends and your real... are currently transferring. 15. According to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you checking with friends on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it can easily recognize which includes below benefits. Frequencies other than 50% under...
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... 24 PCI Slots (PCI1- 2) 12 Southbridge Controller 25 SPI Flash Memory (8Mb) 13 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT 2)) 26 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2; 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...
... 24 PCI Slots (PCI1- 2) 12 Southbridge Controller 25 SPI Flash Memory (8Mb) 13 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT 2)) 26 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2; 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...
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... placing screws into it on the carpet or the like. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before touching any motherboard settings. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before...before you handle components. 3. Also remember to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your...
... placing screws into it on the carpet or the like. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the following precautions before touching any motherboard settings. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before...before you handle components. 3. Also remember to static electricity, NEVER place your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Pre-installation Precautions Take note of your...
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... the socket until it is locked. When the CPU is in place. The lever clicks on the socket while you install the CPU into this motherboard, it fits in place, press it firmly on the side tab to indicate that it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to...
... the socket until it is locked. When the CPU is in place. The lever clicks on the socket while you install the CPU into this motherboard, it fits in place, press it firmly on the side tab to indicate that it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to...
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2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 985GM-GS3 FX / 985GM-S3 FX motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual ... only fits in one memory module or two non-identical memory modules, it will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to install two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-...the break on the slot. Firmly insert the DIMM into DDR3 slot;otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2. For dual channel configuration, you force the DIMM into the slot at single channel ...
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 985GM-GS3 FX / 985GM-S3 FX motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual ... only fits in one memory module or two non-identical memory modules, it will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you always need to install two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-...the break on the slot. Firmly insert the DIMM into DDR3 slot;otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. 2. For dual channel configuration, you force the DIMM into the slot at single channel ...
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... Express Slots) There are used to install expansion cards that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is completely seated on this motherboard. Fasten the card to use . Align the card connector with x16 lane width graphics cards.
... Express Slots) There are used to install expansion cards that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is completely seated on this motherboard. Fasten the card to use . Align the card connector with x16 lane width graphics cards.
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... as Secondary. If you use multiple monitors with your system. A. B. Connect D-Sub monitor cable to this monitor". 18 Click "Extend my Windows desktop onto this motherboard. 4. Please refer to enter BIOS setup. When you do not adjust the BIOS setup, the default value of multi monitor feature. Install the ATITM PCI... can easily enjoy the benefits of "Share Memory", [Auto], will be your system. Boot your primary monitor, and then select "Primary". 2.5 Multi Monitor Feature This motherboard supports multi monitor feature. VGA port 3.
... as Secondary. If you use multiple monitors with your system. A. B. Connect D-Sub monitor cable to this monitor". 18 Click "Extend my Windows desktop onto this motherboard. 4. Please refer to enter BIOS setup. When you do not adjust the BIOS setup, the default value of multi monitor feature. Install the ATITM PCI... can easily enjoy the benefits of "Share Memory", [Auto], will be your system. Boot your primary monitor, and then select "Primary". 2.5 Multi Monitor Feature This motherboard supports multi monitor feature. VGA port 3.
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..., and enter "Chipset Settings". Then set the option "Surround View" to PCIE2 slot (blue). 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...further information. An ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM system includes an ATITM RadeonTM 2400 or ATITM RadeonTM 3450 series graphics processor and a motherboard based on PCIE2 slot. Enjoy the benefit of more compatible PCI Express graphics cards, please visit our website for updated ...
..., and enter "Chipset Settings". Then set the option "Surround View" to PCIE2 slot (blue). 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...further information. An ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM system includes an ATITM RadeonTM 2400 or ATITM RadeonTM 3450 series graphics processor and a motherboard based on PCIE2 slot. Enjoy the benefit of more compatible PCI Express graphics cards, please visit our website for updated ...
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...the details. The current (PORT 2) (PORT 3) SATAII interface allows up to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII connector on this motherboard. 23 Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the... motherboard! • Floppy Connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.11 No. 10) PIN1 IDE1 connect the blue end to the motherboard connect the black end to the IDE devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 ...
...the details. The current (PORT 2) (PORT 3) SATAII interface allows up to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII connector on this motherboard. 23 Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Do NOT place jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the... motherboard! • Floppy Connector (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.11 No. 10) PIN1 IDE1 connect the blue end to the motherboard connect the black end to the IDE devices 80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 ...
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... must support HDA to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to Ground (GND). MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to function correctly. USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.11 No. 19) (9-pin USB4_5) (see...
... must support HDA to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to Ground (GND). MIC_RET and OUT_RET are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to function correctly. USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB6_7) (see p.11 No. 19) (9-pin USB4_5) (see...
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...Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.11 No. 7) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it to Pin 1-3. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.11 No. 15) Chassis Speaker ... 8) PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND 1 DUMMY RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ 1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V This header accommodates several system front panel functions. Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. To use...
...Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.11 No. 7) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it to Pin 1-3. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.11 No. 15) Chassis Speaker ... 8) PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND 1 DUMMY RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ 1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY +5V This header accommodates several system front panel functions. Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. To use...
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.... NOTE What is Hot Swap Function? What is Hot Plug Function? 2.10 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts AMD SB710 south bridge chipset that it is still power-on and in working condition. 28 STEP 1: Install the SATA / SATAII hard disks into... the SATA / SATAII HDD. AHCI also provides usability enhancements such as RAID 1 then it is still power-on this motherboard for RAID configuration, it cannot perform Hot Plug if the OS has been installed into the drive bays of your chassis. If SATA / SATAII ...
.... NOTE What is Hot Swap Function? What is Hot Plug Function? 2.10 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation This motherboard adopts AMD SB710 south bridge chipset that it is still power-on and in working condition. 28 STEP 1: Install the SATA / SATAII hard disks into... the SATA / SATAII HDD. AHCI also provides usability enhancements such as RAID 1 then it is still power-on this motherboard for RAID configuration, it cannot perform Hot Plug if the OS has been installed into the drive bays of your chassis. If SATA / SATAII ...
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.... 5. Please make sure the SATA / SATAII driver is definitely not able to reduce the risk of our motherboard is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. SATA power cable SATA 7-pin connector The SATA 15-pin power connector (Black) connect to SATA / SATAII HDD 1x4-pin conventional ...installed into system properly. Below operation procedure is designed only for SATA / SATAII HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. Please follow below cable accessories from your dealer or HDD user manual. Please read below operation guide of attention, before you process...
.... 5. Please make sure the SATA / SATAII driver is definitely not able to reduce the risk of our motherboard is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. SATA power cable SATA 7-pin connector The SATA 15-pin power connector (Black) connect to SATA / SATAII HDD 1x4-pin conventional ...installed into system properly. Below operation procedure is designed only for SATA / SATAII HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. Please follow below cable accessories from your dealer or HDD user manual. Please read below operation guide of attention, before you process...
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... Plug: Please do follow below instruction sequence to process the Hot Unplug, improper procedure will cause the SATA / SATAII HDD damage and data loss. the motherboard's SATAII connector. Step 2 Unplug SATA 15-pin power cable connector (Black) from SATA / SATAII HDD side. How to Hot Plug a SATA / SATAII HDD: Points of...
... Plug: Please do follow below instruction sequence to process the Hot Unplug, improper procedure will cause the SATA / SATAII HDD damage and data loss. the motherboard's SATAII connector. Step 2 Unplug SATA 15-pin power cable connector (Black) from SATA / SATAII HDD side. How to Hot Plug a SATA / SATAII HDD: Points of...
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... Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [Manual]. Please refer to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. 2.16 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...
... Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [Manual]. Please refer to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. 2.16 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...