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... Configuration 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
... Configuration 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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... , 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... 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 purchasing ASRock 990FX Extreme3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control...
... , 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... 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 purchasing ASRock 990FX Extreme3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control...
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... HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec) - Supports THX TruStudioTM - Broadcom BCM57781 - Support for Socket AM3+ processors - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 2) - Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 4) - Supports CPU up to 140W - Northbridge: AMD 990FX - Supports DDR3 2100(OC)/1866/1600/1333/1066/800 non...
... HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec) - Supports THX TruStudioTM - Broadcom BCM57781 - Support for Socket AM3+ processors - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 2) - Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 4) - Supports CPU up to 140W - Northbridge: AMD 990FX - Supports DDR3 2100(OC)/1866/1600/1333/1066/800 non...
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... Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, AMD Fusion, AMD Fusion Media Explorer, ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - Rear Panel I/O SATA3 USB 3.0 Connector BIOS Feature Support CD I/O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Coaxial.../s - 5 x SATA3 6.0Gb/s connectors - 1 x IR header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x Power LED header - Supports jumperfree - HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 6) - 5 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors...
... Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, AMD Fusion, AMD Fusion Media Explorer, ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - Rear Panel I/O SATA3 USB 3.0 Connector BIOS Feature Support CD I/O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Coaxial.../s - 5 x SATA3 6.0Gb/s connectors - 1 x IR header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x Power LED header - Supports jumperfree - HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 6) - 5 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors...
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... OS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in a user-friendly interface, which means you can save your system. ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is supported by overclocking. In Hardware Monitor, it shows the fan speed and temperature for optimal system performance. We are allowed ...overclock CPU frequency for you can unlock the extra CPU core to adopt DDR3 2100 memory module on this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 5. CAUTION! 1. In OC DNA, you to read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on the AM3/ AM3+...
... OS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in a user-friendly interface, which means you can save your system. ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is supported by overclocking. In Hardware Monitor, it shows the fan speed and temperature for optimal system performance. We are allowed ...overclock CPU frequency for you can unlock the extra CPU core to adopt DDR3 2100 memory module on this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com 5. CAUTION! 1. In OC DNA, you to read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on the AM3/ AM3+...
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...friends then can press the key during the POST or the key to enter into the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8. Just launch this utility, you keep in Flash ROM. Simply install the APP Charger driver, it makes ... performance. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). 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 Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPad/...
...friends then can press the key during the POST or the key to enter into the BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 8. Just launch this utility, you keep in Flash ROM. Simply install the APP Charger driver, it makes ... performance. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). 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 Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPad/...
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... 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 CHA_FAN2 1 SPEAKER1 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED ...
... 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 CHA_FAN2 1 SPEAKER1 PANEL 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED ...
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Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you need to connect a front panel audio cable to use front panel audio. *** eSATA3 connector supports SATA Gen3 in cable 1M. 14 To enable Multi-Streaming function, you are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to the front panel audio header. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". After restarting your computer, you will find "Mixer" tool on your system.
Choose "2CH", "4CH", "6CH", or "8CH" and then you need to connect a front panel audio cable to use front panel audio. *** eSATA3 connector supports SATA Gen3 in cable 1M. 14 To enable Multi-Streaming function, you are allowed to select "Realtek HDA Primary output" to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select "Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output" to the front panel audio header. Please select "Mixer ToolBox" , click "Enable playback multi-streaming", and click "ok". After restarting your computer, you will find "Mixer" tool on your system.
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..., installing a pair of memory modules in the set of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. otherwise, this motherboard, it is recommended to install them either in the set of slots DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1, or in DDR3_A1...
..., installing a pair of memory modules in the set of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. otherwise, this motherboard, it is recommended to install them either in the set of slots DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1, or in DDR3_A1...
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Black) is used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support 3-Way CrossFireXTM function. 1. PCIE4 (PCIE x16 slot; In 3-Way CrossFireXTM mode, please install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE2 and PCIE3 slots. Therefore, PCIE2 ... two slots will work at x4 bandwidth. 4. Fasten the card to install a PCI Express x16 graphics card on this motherboard. Please connect a chassis fan to support SLITM and CrossFireXTM function. Black) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width cards, or used for better thermal environment. Black) is used for PCI...
Black) is used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support 3-Way CrossFireXTM function. 1. PCIE4 (PCIE x16 slot; In 3-Way CrossFireXTM mode, please install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE2 and PCIE3 slots. Therefore, PCIE2 ... two slots will work at x4 bandwidth. 4. Fasten the card to install a PCI Express x16 graphics card on this motherboard. Please connect a chassis fan to support SLITM and CrossFireXTM function. Black) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width cards, or used for better thermal environment. Black) is used for PCI...
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...power source to NVIDIA® website for details. 2.5.1 Graphics Card Setup 2.5.1.1 Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1. NVIDIA® Quad SLITM technology supports Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS only. For Quad SLITM technology, you to install up to three ...64257;ed PSU. Download the driver from NVIDIA® website (www.nvidia.com). 3. 2.5 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide This motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM and Quad SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you should be the same.) Insert one graphics card into the...
...power source to NVIDIA® website for details. 2.5.1 Graphics Card Setup 2.5.1.1 Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1. NVIDIA® Quad SLITM technology supports Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS only. For Quad SLITM technology, you to install up to three ...64257;ed PSU. Download the driver from NVIDIA® website (www.nvidia.com). 3. 2.5 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide This motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM and Quad SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you should be the same.) Insert one graphics card into the...
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... Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to AMDTM graphics card manuals for AMDTM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. Currently CrossFireXTM features are supported with Windows® XP with Windows® VistaTM / 7 OS only. Please check the AMD website for detailed installation guides.... in any 3D application. Step 1. Insert one Radeon graphics card into the PCIE2 slot and the other CrossFireXTM cards that the cards are supported with Service Pack 2 / VistaTM / 7 OS. 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM features are properly seated on the slots. 23 Combining...
... Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to AMDTM graphics card manuals for AMDTM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. Currently CrossFireXTM features are supported with Windows® XP with Windows® VistaTM / 7 OS only. Please check the AMD website for detailed installation guides.... in any 3D application. Step 1. Insert one Radeon graphics card into the PCIE2 slot and the other CrossFireXTM cards that the cards are supported with Service Pack 2 / VistaTM / 7 OS. 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM features are properly seated on the slots. 23 Combining...
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After restarting your computer, please confirm whether the option "Enable CrossFireTM" in the Support CD: ..\ Surround Display Information 28 Step 7. With the external add-on PCI Express VGA cards, you can freely enjoy the benefi... CrossFireXTM appearing here is a registered trademark of AMDTM CrossFireXTM technology, please check AMD website for updates and details. 2.7 Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade. For the detailed instruction, please refer to the document at the following path in "ATI Catalyst Control Center" is used only ...
After restarting your computer, please confirm whether the option "Enable CrossFireTM" in the Support CD: ..\ Surround Display Information 28 Step 7. With the external add-on PCI Express VGA cards, you can freely enjoy the benefi... CrossFireXTM appearing here is a registered trademark of AMDTM CrossFireXTM technology, please check AMD website for updates and details. 2.7 Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade. For the detailed instruction, please refer to the document at the following path in "ATI Catalyst Control Center" is used only ...
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... Audio Cable (Optional) USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB4_5) (see p.12 No. 23) (9-pin USB8_9) (see p.12, No. 12) SATA3_5 These five Serial ATA3 (SATA3) connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices. Besides six default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over... hard disk or the SATA3 connector on this motherboard. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Either end of the 3.5mm audio cable can support two USB 2.0 ports. 30
... Audio Cable (Optional) USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB4_5) (see p.12 No. 23) (9-pin USB8_9) (see p.12, No. 12) SATA3_5 These five Serial ATA3 (SATA3) connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices. Besides six default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over... hard disk or the SATA3 connector on this motherboard. Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Either end of the 3.5mm audio cable can support two USB 2.0 ports. 30
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.... MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for HD audio panel only. Select "Recorder". Adjust "Recording Volume". System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.12 No. 28) This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. C. B. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Select "Mixer". Then click "FrontMic". Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to...
.... MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for HD audio panel only. Select "Recorder". Adjust "Recording Volume". System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.12 No. 28) This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. C. B. For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Select "Mixer". Then click "FrontMic". Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... Power Connector 5 1 (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.12 No. 1) 4-Pin ATX 12V Power Supply Installation 8 4 RRXD1 DDTR#1 DDSR#1 CCTS#1 1 RRI#1 RRTS#1 GND TTXD1 DDCD#1 This COM1 header supports a serial port module.
... Power Connector 5 1 (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.12 No. 1) 4-Pin ATX 12V Power Supply Installation 8 4 RRXD1 DDTR#1 DDSR#1 CCTS#1 1 RRI#1 RRTS#1 GND TTXD1 DDCD#1 This COM1 header supports a serial port module.
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... data cable to install the SATA3 hard disks. nector. The AMD SB950 chipset provides hardware support for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new programming interface for internal storage devices. 2....SATA3 hard disk. 2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDs This motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for the action to the SATA3 hard disk. This ... RAID 5 then it is called "Hot Plug" for SATA3 in working condition. 35 However, please note that supports Serial ATA3 (SATA3) hard disks and RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10) functions. STEP...
... data cable to install the SATA3 hard disks. nector. The AMD SB950 chipset provides hardware support for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new programming interface for internal storage devices. 2....SATA3 hard disk. 2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDs This motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for the action to the SATA3 hard disk. This ... RAID 5 then it is called "Hot Plug" for SATA3 in working condition. 35 However, please note that supports Serial ATA3 (SATA3) hard disks and RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10) functions. STEP...
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... conventional power connector interfaces, the IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interface is designed only for SATA3 HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. Below operation procedure is definitely not able to power supply 1. Before you process the Hot Plug: 1. The SATA3 HDD, which cannot...
... conventional power connector interfaces, the IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interface is designed only for SATA3 HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. Below operation procedure is definitely not able to power supply 1. Before you process the Hot Plug: 1. The SATA3 HDD, which cannot...
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2.13 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your system. B. Please select CD-ROM as the boot device. Formatting the floppy diskette will start to format the floppy diskette ... driver page. When you will see the message on a RAID disk composed of system boot-up UEFI. Insert the ASRock Support CD into the floppy drive, and press any key. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. C. WARNING! Please follow the steps ...
2.13 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your system. B. Please select CD-ROM as the boot device. Formatting the floppy diskette will start to format the floppy diskette ... driver page. When you will see the message on a RAID disk composed of system boot-up UEFI. Insert the ASRock Support CD into the floppy drive, and press any key. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. C. WARNING! Please follow the steps ...