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All rights reserved. 1 990FX Extreme3 User Manual Version 1.0 Published August 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC.
All rights reserved. 1 990FX Extreme3 User Manual Version 1.0 Published August 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC.
User Manual
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...or translated in any language, in this manual. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in the manual or product. With respect to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any defect ...or error in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may be ...
...or translated in any language, in this manual. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in the manual or product. With respect to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any defect ...or error in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by ASRock. "Perchlorate Material-special handling may be ...
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... setup and information of the motherboard and stepby-step guide to the "User Manual" 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... To get better performance in Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM...
... setup and information of the motherboard and stepby-step guide to the "User Manual" 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... To get better performance in Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM...
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... and the heatsink. 16 Step 2. Step 4. Then connect the CPU fan to improve heat dissipation. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to the instruction manuals of the pins. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 12...
... and the heatsink. 16 Step 2. Step 4. Then connect the CPU fan to improve heat dissipation. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to the instruction manuals of the pins. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 12...
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... Units (GPU) in CrossFireXTM mode. 2.6.1 Graphics Card Setup 2.6.1.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to AMDTM graphics card manuals for AMDTM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will operate as the example graphics card. For other Radeon graphics card to...
... Units (GPU) in CrossFireXTM mode. 2.6.1 Graphics Card Setup 2.6.1.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to AMDTM graphics card manuals for AMDTM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will operate as the example graphics card. For other Radeon graphics card to...
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... must support HDA to Ground (GND). C. D. This is an interface for HD audio panel only. You don't need to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to OUT2_L. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Select "Mixer". For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to...
... must support HDA to Ground (GND). C. D. This is an interface for HD audio panel only. You don't need to the "FrontMic" Tab in our manual and chassis manual to OUT2_L. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Select "Mixer". For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Go to...
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... conventional power connector interface is indicated in RAID / AHCI mode. Please make sure the SATA3 driver is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. The latest SATA3 driver is installed into your system properly. 2.12 SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide This motherboard ... operation procedure is designed only for SATA3 HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. Before you process the Hot Plug: 1. Make sure your dealer or HDD user manual. The SATA3 HDD, which are from our motherboard package. 5. Make sure to reduce the risk ...
... conventional power connector interface is indicated in RAID / AHCI mode. Please make sure the SATA3 driver is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. The latest SATA3 driver is installed into your system properly. 2.12 SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide This motherboard ... operation procedure is designed only for SATA3 HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. Before you process the Hot Plug: 1. Make sure your dealer or HDD user manual. The SATA3 HDD, which are from our motherboard package. 5. Make sure to reduce the risk ...
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... the possible overclocking risk before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of UEFI setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [Manual]. 2.15.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions If you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64...
... the possible overclocking risk before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of UEFI setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [Manual]. 2.15.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions If you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64...
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...function because some CPU, including quad-core CPU, can also increase L3 cache size up overclocking features. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. CPU Active Core Control This allows you to enjoy an instant performance boost. Spread Spectrum This item should always be noted that UCC ...OC Mode. The configuration options depend on the CPU core you adopt. The default value is [Manual]. Configuration options: [Manual] and [CPU OC Mode]. ASRock UCC ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. CPU Configuration Overclock Mode ...
...function because some CPU, including quad-core CPU, can also increase L3 cache size up overclocking features. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. CPU Active Core Control This allows you to enjoy an instant performance boost. Spread Spectrum This item should always be noted that UCC ...OC Mode. The configuration options depend on the CPU core you adopt. The default value is [Manual]. Configuration options: [Manual] and [CPU OC Mode]. ASRock UCC ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. CPU Configuration Overclock Mode ...
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Processor Maximum Voltage It will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. Multiplier/Voltage Change This item is set to [Manual], you selecting Hyper-Transport bus speed. If it is [Disabled]. Configuration options: [200MHz] to [Auto] by default. DRAM Configuration DRAM Frequency ...
Processor Maximum Voltage It will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. Multiplier/Voltage Change This item is set to [Manual], you selecting Hyper-Transport bus speed. If it is [Disabled]. Configuration options: [200MHz] to [Auto] by default. DRAM Configuration DRAM Frequency ...
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... or disable DDR power down mode. The default is [Auto]. Power Down Enable Use this item to change Write Recovery Time (tWR) Auto/Manual setting. Min: 1T. The default is [Auto]. Write to Read Delay (tWTR) Use this item to change Read to Read Delay (tWTR) Auto...46 The default is [Auto]. Bank Interleaving Interleaving allows memory accesses to change RAS# Active Time (tRAS) Auto/Manual setting. Channel Interleaving It allows you to change Refresh Cyle Time (tRFC) Auto/Manual setting. RAS# Active Time (tRAS) Use this item to be spread out over banks on the same node,...
... or disable DDR power down mode. The default is [Auto]. Power Down Enable Use this item to change Write Recovery Time (tWR) Auto/Manual setting. Min: 1T. The default is [Auto]. Write to Read Delay (tWTR) Use this item to change Read to Read Delay (tWTR) Auto...46 The default is [Auto]. Bank Interleaving Interleaving allows memory accesses to change RAS# Active Time (tRAS) Auto/Manual setting. Channel Interleaving It allows you to change Refresh Cyle Time (tRFC) Auto/Manual setting. RAS# Active Time (tRAS) Use this item to be spread out over banks on the same node,...
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... this to your own requirements. 47 The default value is [Auto]. HT Voltage Use this option, you like to change Four Activate Window (tFAW) Auto/Manual setting. The default value is [Auto]. The default is [Auto].
... this to your own requirements. 47 The default value is [Auto]. HT Voltage Use this option, you like to change Four Activate Window (tFAW) Auto/Manual setting. The default value is [Auto]. The default is [Auto].
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The default value is [Full On]. The default value is [Full On]. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Manual]. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Manual]. The default value is [Full On]. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Automatic Mode]. CPU Fan 1 & 2 Setting This allows...you to set the chassis fan 1 speed. The default value is [Full On]. 57 Configuration options: [Full On], [Automatic Mode] and [Manual]. Chassis Fan 1 Setting This allows you to set the CPU fan 1 & 2 speed. Chassis Fan 3 Setting This allows you to monitor the status ...
The default value is [Full On]. The default value is [Full On]. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Manual]. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Manual]. The default value is [Full On]. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Automatic Mode]. CPU Fan 1 & 2 Setting This allows...you to set the chassis fan 1 speed. The default value is [Full On]. 57 Configuration options: [Full On], [Automatic Mode] and [Manual]. Chassis Fan 1 Setting This allows you to set the CPU fan 1 & 2 speed. Chassis Fan 3 Setting This allows you to monitor the status ...
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... Setup Utility > Advanced > Storage Configuration > SATA Mode. 3. Press to save the change and exit. 4. Press or at system POST. Press to enter Boot Manual. Installing OS on a large size HDD (>2TB). Please follow the procedures below : Drv[4E] Ctrl[B5] Lang[eng] 6. Please make sure to install the operating...
... Setup Utility > Advanced > Storage Configuration > SATA Mode. 3. Press to save the change and exit. 4. Press or at system POST. Press to enter Boot Manual. Installing OS on a large size HDD (>2TB). Please follow the procedures below : Drv[4E] Ctrl[B5] Lang[eng] 6. Please make sure to install the operating...
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Press Space on Windows® 7 64-bit and VistaTM 64-bit OS. 65 During reboot, please press to exit Utility. 15. Choose UEFI: SCSI CD/DVD Drive. * This option only shows on keyboard to Create. 14. 11. Press to enter Boot Manual. After set up Raid size, please click Start to toggle checkbox. 12. Choose Ld Size setting, and key in the Raid size. 13.
Press Space on Windows® 7 64-bit and VistaTM 64-bit OS. 65 During reboot, please press to exit Utility. 15. Choose UEFI: SCSI CD/DVD Drive. * This option only shows on keyboard to Create. 14. 11. Press to enter Boot Manual. After set up Raid size, please click Start to toggle checkbox. 12. Choose Ld Size setting, and key in the Raid size. 13.
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... updated version will be found in the user manual presented 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... ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for details. 5 ASRock 990FX Extreme3 Motherboard English Because the motherboard specifi...
... updated version will be found in the user manual presented 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... ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you for details. 5 ASRock 990FX Extreme3 Motherboard English Because the motherboard specifi...
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...socket until it is locked. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to secure the CPU. English 13 ASRock 990FX Extreme3 Motherboard The CPU fits only in good contact with a small triangle. When the CPU is necessary to install a suitable heatsink ...installation, please kindly refer to a 90 angle. 2.1 CPU Installation o Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to the instruction manuals of the pins. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in one correct orientation...
...socket until it is locked. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to secure the CPU. English 13 ASRock 990FX Extreme3 Motherboard The CPU fits only in good contact with a small triangle. When the CPU is necessary to install a suitable heatsink ...installation, please kindly refer to a 90 angle. 2.1 CPU Installation o Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to the instruction manuals of the pins. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in one correct orientation...
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...a 16-pipe card, both cards will not see the performance benefits of CrossFireXTM. English 20 ASRock 990FX Extreme3 Motherboard Combining a range of different operating modes with intelligent software design and an innovative interconnect mechanism, CrossFireXTM enables... CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard and a CrossFireXTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to AMDTM graphics card manuals for AMDTM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. 2.6 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM, 3-way...
...a 16-pipe card, both cards will not see the performance benefits of CrossFireXTM. English 20 ASRock 990FX Extreme3 Motherboard Combining a range of different operating modes with intelligent software design and an innovative interconnect mechanism, CrossFireXTM enables... CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard and a CrossFireXTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to AMDTM graphics card manuals for AMDTM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. 2.6 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM, 3-way...
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... "Recording Volume". D. Then click "FrontMic". B. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for AC'97 audio panel. Please follow the instructions in our manual and chassis manual to the "FrontMic" Tab in the Realtek Control panel. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to function correctly. For Windows® XP / XP ...) Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.2 No. 19) This header accommodates several system front panel functions. 28 ASRock 990FX Extreme3 Motherboard English This is an interface for the front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices. 1.
... "Recording Volume". D. Then click "FrontMic". B. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for AC'97 audio panel. Please follow the instructions in our manual and chassis manual to the "FrontMic" Tab in the Realtek Control panel. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to function correctly. For Windows® XP / XP ...) Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.2 No. 19) This header accommodates several system front panel functions. 28 ASRock 990FX Extreme3 Motherboard English This is an interface for the front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices. 1.
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... Hot Plug functions (AHCI mode) STEP 1: Set up UEFI. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [Manual]. B.Set the option "SATA Mode" to [AHCI]. A.Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B.Set the option "SATA...buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 33 ASRock 990FX Extreme3 Motherboard English tem. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on page 9 for the ...
... Hot Plug functions (AHCI mode) STEP 1: Set up UEFI. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [Manual]. B.Set the option "SATA Mode" to [AHCI]. A.Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B.Set the option "SATA...buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 33 ASRock 990FX Extreme3 Motherboard English tem. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on page 9 for the ...