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3.2 Main Screen 43 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 44 3.4 Advanced Screen 48 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 49 3.4.2 North Bridge Configuration 50 3.4.3 South Bridge Configuration 51 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 52 3.4.5 Super IO...guration 54 3.4.7 USB Configuration 56 3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 57 3.6 Boot Screen 58 3.7 Security Screen 59 3.8 Exit Screen 60 4. Software Support 61 4.1 Install Operating System 61 4.2 Support CD Information 61 4.2.1 Running Support CD 61 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 61 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 61 4.2.4 Contact Information 61 4
3.2 Main Screen 43 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 44 3.4 Advanced Screen 48 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 49 3.4.2 North Bridge Configuration 50 3.4.3 South Bridge Configuration 51 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 52 3.4.5 Super IO...guration 54 3.4.7 USB Configuration 56 3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 57 3.6 Boot Screen 58 3.7 Security Screen 59 3.8 Exit Screen 60 4. Software Support 61 4.1 Install Operating System 61 4.2 Support CD Information 61 4.2.1 Running Support CD 61 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 61 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 61 4.2.4 Contact Information 61 4
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... set the BIOS option in , 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock 990FX Extreme3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 990FX Extreme3 Support CD 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x 3.5mm Audio Cable (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. To get better performance in Windows®...
... set the BIOS option in , 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock 990FX Extreme3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 990FX Extreme3 Support CD 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x 3.5mm Audio Cable (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. To get better performance in Windows®...
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... high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) - Northbridge: AMD 990FX - Supports AMDTM Quad CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM - Supports THX TruStudioTM - capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 3) - 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLITM and SLITM - 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec) - Supports 8-Core CPU - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Dual Channel DDR3...
... high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) - Northbridge: AMD 990FX - Supports AMDTM Quad CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM - Supports THX TruStudioTM - capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 3) - 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLITM and SLITM - 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec) - Supports 8-Core CPU - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Dual Channel DDR3...
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...1, RAID 5, and RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions - 2 x Rear USB 3.0 ports by Etron EJ168A, support USB 1.0 /2.0/3.0 up to -Use USB 3.0 Ports - 1 x eSATA3 Connector - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with GUI support - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Front panel audio connector - 3 x ...header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x Power LED header - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, AMD Fusion, AMD Fusion Media Explorer, ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite -
...1, RAID 5, and RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions - 2 x Rear USB 3.0 ports by Etron EJ168A, support USB 1.0 /2.0/3.0 up to -Use USB 3.0 Ports - 1 x eSATA3 Connector - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with GUI support - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Front panel audio connector - 3 x ...header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x Power LED header - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, AMD Fusion, AMD Fusion Media Explorer, ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite -
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...system functions in the UEFI option "ASRock UCC", you want to adjust. Before you can unlock the extra CPU core to 6MB, which includes Hardware Monitor, Fan Control, Overclocking, OC DNA and IES. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. In..."Untied Overclocking Technology" on this function because some CPU, including quad-core CPU, can also increase L3 cache size up to enjoy an instant performance boost. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 5. WARNING Please realize that UCC feature is supported with a better price. Overclocking may be noted that...
...system functions in the UEFI option "ASRock UCC", you want to adjust. Before you can unlock the extra CPU core to 6MB, which includes Hardware Monitor, Fan Control, Overclocking, OC DNA and IES. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. In..."Untied Overclocking Technology" on this function because some CPU, including quad-core CPU, can also increase L3 cache size up to enjoy an instant performance boost. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 5. WARNING Please realize that UCC feature is supported with a better price. Overclocking may be noted that...
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...12 file system. 9. The performance may depend on -the-go. ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which data streams you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your computer and up to improve efficiency when the... CPU cores are 10 Traffic Shaping: You can boost USB storage device performance. Real-Time Analysis of ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU).
...12 file system. 9. The performance may depend on -the-go. ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which data streams you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your computer and up to improve efficiency when the... CPU cores are 10 Traffic Shaping: You can boost USB storage device performance. Real-Time Analysis of ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU).
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...5 6 21.8cm (8.6-in) Designed in Taipei 1 HDMI_SPDIF1 ATX12V1 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard Coaxial SPDIF Optical SPDIF 78 AM3+ 140W CPU DDR3 2100+ DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B2... CHA_FAN3 SATA3_5 SATA3_3_4 PCIE2 RoHS SATA3_1_2 CMOS BATTERY XFast LAN XFast USB USB 3.0 AUDIO CODEC PCI1 PCIE3 990FX Extreme3 AMD SB950 Chipset Super I/O PCI2 Support 8-Core CPU SATA3 6Gb/s ErP/EuP Ready HD_AUDIO1 1 IR1 1 PCIE4 COM1 USB10_11 USB8_9 1 1 USB4_5 1 32Mb BIOS PLED1 1 CHA_FAN1 CLRCMOS1 1 ...
...5 6 21.8cm (8.6-in) Designed in Taipei 1 HDMI_SPDIF1 ATX12V1 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard Coaxial SPDIF Optical SPDIF 78 AM3+ 140W CPU DDR3 2100+ DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR3_B2... CHA_FAN3 SATA3_5 SATA3_3_4 PCIE2 RoHS SATA3_1_2 CMOS BATTERY XFast LAN XFast USB USB 3.0 AUDIO CODEC PCI1 PCIE3 990FX Extreme3 AMD SB950 Chipset Super I/O PCI2 Support 8-Core CPU SATA3 6Gb/s ErP/EuP Ready HD_AUDIO1 1 IR1 1 PCIE4 COM1 USB10_11 USB8_9 1 1 USB4_5 1 32Mb BIOS PLED1 1 CHA_FAN1 CLRCMOS1 1 ...
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...-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.12 No. 9) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can be controlled through UEFI or AXTU. (3-pin CHA_FAN3) (see p.12 No. 10) (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.12 No. 35...) CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.12 No. 20) Please connect the fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire ...
...-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.12 No. 9) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can be controlled through UEFI or AXTU. (3-pin CHA_FAN3) (see p.12 No. 10) (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.12 No. 35...) CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.12 No. 20) Please connect the fan cables to the fan connectors and match the black wire ...
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B. tem. tem. 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 ... SATA3 HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions (IDE mode) STEP 1: Set up UEFI. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [Manual]. Please refer to [AHCI]. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64...
B. tem. tem. 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 ... SATA3 HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions (IDE mode) STEP 1: Set up UEFI. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [Manual]. Please refer to [AHCI]. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64...
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... this function because some CPU, including quad-core CPU, can also increase L3 cache size up overclocking features. ASRock UCC ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Manual] and [CPU OC Mode]. The default value is supported with AM3/AM3+ CPU only, and in addition...
... this function because some CPU, including quad-core CPU, can also increase L3 cache size up overclocking features. ASRock UCC ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Manual] and [CPU OC Mode]. The default value is supported with AM3/AM3+ CPU only, and in addition...
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... the processor maintains the context of the system caches. Enhance Halt State (C1E) All processors support the Halt State (C1). Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. CPU Thermal Throttle Use this item to enable Core C6 State to [Disable] if above issue occurs....: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. The default value is [Auto]. 49 The default value is [Enabled]. The C1 state is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from overheating. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration Cool 'n' Quiet Use this option is set to keep the...
... the processor maintains the context of the system caches. Enhance Halt State (C1E) All processors support the Halt State (C1). Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. CPU Thermal Throttle Use this item to enable Core C6 State to [Disable] if above issue occurs....: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. The default value is [Auto]. 49 The default value is [Enabled]. The C1 state is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from overheating. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration Cool 'n' Quiet Use this option is set to keep the...
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... 18 Chassis Speaker Header 34 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1; Black) (SPEAKER 1, Black) 35 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 2 ASRock 990FX Extreme3 Motherboard English Black) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5, Gray) 30 PCI Slot (PCI2) 13 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_3_4, Gray) 31 PCI Express ... CHA_FAN3 SATA3_5 SATA3_3_4 PCIE2 RoHS SATA3_1_2 CMOS BATTERY XFast LAN XFast USB USB 3.0 AUDIO CODEC PCI1 PCIE3 990FX Extreme3 AMD SB950 Chipset Super I/O PCI2 Support 8-Core CPU SATA3 6Gb/s ErP/EuP Ready HD_AUDIO1 1 IR1 1 PCIE4 COM1 USB10_11 USB8_9 1 1 USB4_5 1 32Mb BIOS PLED1 1...
... 18 Chassis Speaker Header 34 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1; Black) (SPEAKER 1, Black) 35 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 2 ASRock 990FX Extreme3 Motherboard English Black) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5, Gray) 30 PCI Slot (PCI2) 13 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_3_4, Gray) 31 PCI Express ... CHA_FAN3 SATA3_5 SATA3_3_4 PCIE2 RoHS SATA3_1_2 CMOS BATTERY XFast LAN XFast USB USB 3.0 AUDIO CODEC PCI1 PCIE3 990FX Extreme3 AMD SB950 Chipset Super I/O PCI2 Support 8-Core CPU SATA3 6Gb/s ErP/EuP Ready HD_AUDIO1 1 IR1 1 PCIE4 COM1 USB10_11 USB8_9 1 1 USB4_5 1 32Mb BIOS PLED1 1...
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... visit our website for details. 5 ASRock 990FX Extreme3 Motherboard English You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 1. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 990FX Extreme3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in our support CD for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock 990FX Extreme3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced...
... visit our website for details. 5 ASRock 990FX Extreme3 Motherboard English You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. 1. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 990FX Extreme3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.6-in our support CD for specific information about the model you for purchasing ASRock 990FX Extreme3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced...
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... / X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940) / Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 / Sempron processors - Premium Blu-ray audio support - Supports PXE English 6 ASRock 990FX Extreme3 Motherboard Supports AMDTM Quad CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM - Max. Supports 8-Core CPU - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN - All Solid Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive...
... / X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940) / Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 / Sempron processors - Premium Blu-ray audio support - Supports PXE English 6 ASRock 990FX Extreme3 Motherboard Supports AMDTM Quad CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM - Max. Supports 8-Core CPU - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN - All Solid Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive...
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... ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - ASRock Instant Boot - Supports "Plug and Play" - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - OEM) - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - ASRock ...support - Front panel audio connector - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) - 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 7) - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 8) English 7 ASRock 990FX Extreme3...
... ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - ASRock Instant Boot - Supports "Plug and Play" - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - OEM) - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - ASRock ...support - Front panel audio connector - 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) - 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 7) - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 8) English 7 ASRock 990FX Extreme3...
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... "ASRock UCC", you can load the OC profile to 9 ASRock 990FX Extreme3 Motherboard English When UCC feature is enabled, the dual-core or triple-core CPU will boost to the quad-core CPU, and some CPU, including quad-core CPU, ...can also increase L3 cache size up to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. Please be malfunctioned. 2. For microphone input, this motherboard supports...
... "ASRock UCC", you can load the OC profile to 9 ASRock 990FX Extreme3 Motherboard English When UCC feature is enabled, the dual-core or triple-core CPU will boost to the quad-core CPU, and some CPU, including quad-core CPU, ...can also increase L3 cache size up to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. Please be malfunctioned. 2. For microphone input, this motherboard supports...
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...to get the same OC settings. ASRock Instant Flash is IE8. Just launch this utility, you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for ...charging experience. their own system to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are transferring currently. 10 ASRock 990FX Extreme3 Motherboard English Simply install the APP Charger driver, it can reduce the number of ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). In IES (Intelligent Energy Saver), the...
...to get the same OC settings. ASRock Instant Flash is IE8. Just launch this utility, you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for ...charging experience. their own system to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are transferring currently. 10 ASRock 990FX Extreme3 Motherboard English Simply install the APP Charger driver, it can reduce the number of ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). In IES (Intelligent Energy Saver), the...
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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 Pin 1-3. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin ...13. 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 1 13 30 ASRock 990FX Extreme3 Motherboard Chassis and Power Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 21) (3-pin CHA_FAN2) GND +12V CHA_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (see p.2 No. 4) 1 2 3 4 Please connect the CPU fan cable to the connector and match the black wire ...
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 Pin 1-3. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin ...13. 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 1 13 30 ASRock 990FX Extreme3 Motherboard Chassis and Power Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.2 No. 21) (3-pin CHA_FAN2) GND +12V CHA_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL (see p.2 No. 4) 1 2 3 4 Please connect the CPU fan cable to the connector and match the black wire ...
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...7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit 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...stable overclocking environment. tem. B.Set the option "SATA Mode" to the warning on your sys- Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. A....on page 9 for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 33 ASRock 990FX Extreme3 Motherboard English
...7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit 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...stable overclocking environment. tem. B.Set the option "SATA Mode" to the warning on your sys- Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. A....on page 9 for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 33 ASRock 990FX Extreme3 Motherboard English