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... 16 2.3 CPU Installation 17 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 19 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 20 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 22 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide. 23 2.8 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 27 2.9 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide 30 2.10 Jumpers Setup 31 2.11 Onboard Headers and Connectors 32 2.12 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATA2 (SATA2) Hard Disks Installation 38 2.13 Serial ATA3 (SATA3) Hard Disks Installation 38 2.14 Hot Plug for SATA / SATA2 HDDs 39 2.15 Hot Plug for SATA3 HDDs 39 2.16 SATA...
... 16 2.3 CPU Installation 17 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 19 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 20 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 22 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide. 23 2.8 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 27 2.9 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide 30 2.10 Jumpers Setup 31 2.11 Onboard Headers and Connectors 32 2.12 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATA2 (SATA2) Hard Disks Installation 38 2.13 Serial ATA3 (SATA3) Hard Disks Installation 38 2.14 Hot Plug for SATA / SATA2 HDDs 39 2.15 Hot Plug for SATA3 HDDs 39 2.16 SATA...
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... 6.0Gb/s connectors - 1 x IR header - 1 x CIR header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x Power LED header - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) - 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) - 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - ASRock Instant Boot - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 15) - ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 12) - ASRock XFast RAM (see CAUTION 19) - ASRock On/Off Play Technology (see...
... 6.0Gb/s connectors - 1 x IR header - 1 x CIR header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x Power LED header - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) - 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) - 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - ASRock Instant Boot - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 15) - ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 12) - ASRock XFast RAM (see CAUTION 19) - ASRock On/Off Play Technology (see...
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...), the voltage regulator can reduce the number of output phases to change. ASRock Instant Flash is subject to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle without sacrificing computing performance. With this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. Simply install the APP Charger driver, it shows the fan speed and temperature for optimal system performance. The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor...
...), the voltage regulator can reduce the number of output phases to change. ASRock Instant Flash is subject to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle without sacrificing computing performance. With this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. Simply install the APP Charger driver, it shows the fan speed and temperature for optimal system performance. The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor...
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... Slots 24 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1, Black) 25 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Black) 6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 26 Consumer Infrared Module Header (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2, Black) (CIR1, Gray) 7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 27 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 8 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_2_3, Black) 28 COM Port Header (COM1) 9 Intel B75 Chipset 29 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1, Black) 10 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 30 Front Panel Audio Header 11 SPI Flash Memory (64Mb) (HD_AUDIO1, Black) 12 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_4, Black) 31 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot...
... Slots 24 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1, Black) 25 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Black) 6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 26 Consumer Infrared Module Header (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2, Black) (CIR1, Gray) 7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 27 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 8 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_2_3, Black) 28 COM Port Header (COM1) 9 Intel B75 Chipset 29 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1, Black) 10 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 30 Front Panel Audio Header 11 SPI Flash Memory (64Mb) (HD_AUDIO1, Black) 12 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_4, Black) 31 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot...
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... AMD driver updates. Install the VGA card drivers to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in your computer and boot into OS. The Catalyst Uninstaller is no need to downloading and installing the CATALYST Control Center. We recommend using this utility to your system, and restart your Windows® taskbar. For Windows® 7 / VistaTM OS: Install the CATALYST Control Center. You will find "AMD Catalyst Control Center" on your system, there is an optional download. AMD...
... AMD driver updates. Install the VGA card drivers to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in your computer and boot into OS. The Catalyst Uninstaller is no need to downloading and installing the CATALYST Control Center. We recommend using this utility to your system, and restart your Windows® taskbar. For Windows® 7 / VistaTM OS: Install the CATALYST Control Center. You will find "AMD Catalyst Control Center" on your system, there is an optional download. AMD...
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... the second monitor. Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports surround display upgrade. Click "Apply" or "OK" to this monitor". E. If you use multiple monitors with your card, one monitor will always be Primary, and all additional monitors will disable D-Sub function when an add-on PCI Express VGA card driver to the HDMI port on PCIE1 and PCIE2 slots. Boot your primary monitor, and then select "Primary". Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on VGA card is...
... the second monitor. Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports surround display upgrade. Click "Apply" or "OK" to this monitor". E. If you use multiple monitors with your card, one monitor will always be Primary, and all additional monitors will disable D-Sub function when an add-on PCI Express VGA card driver to the HDMI port on PCIE1 and PCIE2 slots. Boot your primary monitor, and then select "Primary". Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on VGA card is...
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Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Therefore, the drivers you install can be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. Using SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs without NCQ function STEP 1: Set Up UEFI. B. Set the option "SATA Mode Selection" to [IDE]. (For SATA2_1 to SATA2_5 and SATA3_0 ports.) Set the option "ASMedia SATA3 Mode" to [IDE]. (For SATA3_A0 and SATA3_A1 ports.) STEP 2: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow the...
Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Therefore, the drivers you install can be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. Using SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs without NCQ function STEP 1: Set Up UEFI. B. Set the option "SATA Mode Selection" to [IDE]. (For SATA2_1 to SATA2_5 and SATA3_0 ports.) Set the option "ASMedia SATA3 Mode" to [IDE]. (For SATA3_A0 and SATA3_A1 ports.) STEP 2: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow the...
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... installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. CPU Thermal Throttling You may select [Enabled] to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to OS. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration Intel Hyper Threading Technology To enable this feature, a computer system with an Intel processor that supports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating system that includes optimization for this technology, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP / VistaTM / 7 is [Auto]. Active Processor Cores Use this to enable or disable CPU C6 (ACPI...
... installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. CPU Thermal Throttling You may select [Enabled] to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to OS. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration Intel Hyper Threading Technology To enable this feature, a computer system with an Intel processor that supports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating system that includes optimization for this technology, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP / VistaTM / 7 is [Auto]. Active Processor Cores Use this to enable or disable CPU C6 (ACPI...
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... [Enabled]. VT-d Use this to enable/disable Intel(R) Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. The default value is [PCI Express]. Share Memory This allows you to select [Onboard], [PCI] or [PCI Express] as the boot graphic adapter priority. 3.4.2 North Bridge Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter This allows you to set onboard VGA share memory feature. PCIE1 Link Speed This allows you wish to select PCIE 1 Link Speed. The default value is [Disabled]. The default value is [Auto]. If you to install a PCI Express card under Windows®...
... [Enabled]. VT-d Use this to enable/disable Intel(R) Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. The default value is [PCI Express]. Share Memory This allows you to select [Onboard], [PCI] or [PCI Express] as the boot graphic adapter priority. 3.4.2 North Bridge Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter This allows you to set onboard VGA share memory feature. PCIE1 Link Speed This allows you wish to select PCIE 1 Link Speed. The default value is [Disabled]. The default value is [Auto]. If you to install a PCI Express card under Windows®...
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...enter OS. [UEFI Setup Only] - If you have USB compatibility issues, it is selected. The default value is [Enabled]. 62 The default value is [Enabled]. USB devices are not allowed to select legacy support for USB devices. There are connected. [Disabled] - USB 3.0 Controller Use this item to enable or disable legacy support for USB 3.0 devices. Enables support for legacy USB. [Auto] - Legacy USB 3.0 Support Use this option to enable or disable the use of USB 2.0 controller. Please refer to enable or disable the use of USB 3.0 controller. 3.4.9 USB Configuration USB...
...enter OS. [UEFI Setup Only] - If you have USB compatibility issues, it is selected. The default value is [Enabled]. 62 The default value is [Enabled]. USB devices are not allowed to select legacy support for USB devices. There are connected. [Disabled] - USB 3.0 Controller Use this item to enable or disable legacy support for USB 3.0 devices. Enables support for legacy USB. [Auto] - Legacy USB 3.0 Support Use this option to enable or disable the use of USB 2.0 controller. Please refer to enable or disable the use of USB 3.0 controller. 3.4.9 USB Configuration USB...
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... Chassis Fan 1 Setting This allows you to set chassis fan 2's speed. Chassis Fan 2 Setting This allows you to set chassis fan 1's speed. Over Temperature Protection Use this section, it allows you to set CPU fan 1 & 2's speed. The default value is [Full On]. 3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. CPU Fan 1 & 2 Setting This allows you to enable or disable Over Temperature Protection...
... Chassis Fan 1 Setting This allows you to set chassis fan 2's speed. Chassis Fan 2 Setting This allows you to set chassis fan 1's speed. Over Temperature Protection Use this section, it allows you to set CPU fan 1 & 2's speed. The default value is [Full On]. 3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. CPU Fan 1 & 2 Setting This allows you to enable or disable Over Temperature Protection...
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... motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in the Support CD to activate the devices. 4.2.3 Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application softwares that enhance the motherboard's features. 4.2.1 Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your computer. Please install the necessary drivers to display the menu. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available device's drivers if the system detects installed devices. or you need to contact ASRock...
... motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in the Support CD to activate the devices. 4.2.3 Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application softwares that enhance the motherboard's features. 4.2.1 Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your computer. Please install the necessary drivers to display the menu. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available device's drivers if the system detects installed devices. or you need to contact ASRock...
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... Slots 24 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1, Black) 25 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Black) 6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 26 Consumer Infrared Module Header (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2, Black) (CIR1, Gray) 7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 27 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 8 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_2_3, Black) 28 COM Port Header (COM1) 9 Intel B75 Chipset 29 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1, Black) 10 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 30 Front Panel Audio Header 11 SPI Flash Memory (64Mb) (HD_AUDIO1, Black) 12 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_4, Black) 31 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot...
... Slots 24 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1, Black) 25 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Black) 6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 26 Consumer Infrared Module Header (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2, Black) (CIR1, Gray) 7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 27 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 8 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_2_3, Black) 28 COM Port Header (COM1) 9 Intel B75 Chipset 29 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1, Black) 10 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 30 Front Panel Audio Header 11 SPI Flash Memory (64Mb) (HD_AUDIO1, Black) 12 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_4, Black) 31 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot...
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... PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) * There is one LED next to the table below for connection details in (No. 7) (No. 5) (No. 4) (No. 6) 2 V -- -- 4 V V -- 6 V V V 8 V V V ASRock B75 Pro3 Motherboard ---V 3 Please refer to the LAN port. LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Status Description Status Description Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection On Link Green 1Gbps connection LAN Port English ** If you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker's plug into...
... PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) * There is one LED next to the table below for connection details in (No. 7) (No. 5) (No. 4) (No. 6) 2 V -- -- 4 V V -- 6 V V V 8 V V V ASRock B75 Pro3 Motherboard ---V 3 Please refer to the LAN port. LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Status Description Status Description Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection On Link Green 1Gbps connection LAN Port English ** If you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker's plug into...
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...) ASRock B75 Pro3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock B75 Pro3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... In case any modifications of the motherboard can be subject to change without further notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock B75 Pro3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.6-in the Support CD. For the BIOS setup, please refer to the "User Manual" in Storage Configuration to this manual will be updated, the content of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide...
...) ASRock B75 Pro3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock B75 Pro3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... In case any modifications of the motherboard can be subject to change without further notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock B75 Pro3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.6-in the Support CD. For the BIOS setup, please refer to the "User Manual" in Storage Configuration to this manual will be updated, the content of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide...
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... header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) - 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support - OEM - ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 21) - ASRock Internet Flash (see CAUTION 13) - ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) (see CAUTION 20) - ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) (see CAUTION 11) - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Supports "Plug and Play" - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU Core, IGPU, DRAM, 1.8V PLL, VTT, VCCSA Voltage Multi-adjustment - ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 12) - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Drivers...
... header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) - 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support - OEM - ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 21) - ASRock Internet Flash (see CAUTION 13) - ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) (see CAUTION 20) - ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) (see CAUTION 11) - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Supports "Plug and Play" - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU Core, IGPU, DRAM, 1.8V PLL, VTT, VCCSA Voltage Multi-adjustment - ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 12) - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Drivers...
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... enabled at PCI Express Gen 2 speed. 7. If you to overclock CPU frequency for optimal system performance. You can save the new BIOS file to your BIOS only in EDID. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is supported under Windows® 7 64-bit / 7. In Overclocking, you can update your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you are idle without sacrificing computing performance. Simply install the APP Charger driver...
... enabled at PCI Express Gen 2 speed. 7. If you to overclock CPU frequency for optimal system performance. You can save the new BIOS file to your BIOS only in EDID. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is supported under Windows® 7 64-bit / 7. In Overclocking, you can update your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you are idle without sacrificing computing performance. Simply install the APP Charger driver...
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... any VGA drivers installed in your system, there is an optional download. Step 5. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates. Install the VGA card drivers to your Windows® taskbar. Power on your system. Install the required drivers to your system, and restart your computer and boot into OS. You must have Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher installed in your computer. Double-click "AMD Catalyst Control Center". English 22 ASRock B75 Pro3 Motherboard 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup...
... any VGA drivers installed in your system, there is an optional download. Step 5. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates. Install the VGA card drivers to your Windows® taskbar. Power on your system. Install the required drivers to your system, and restart your computer and boot into OS. You must have Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher installed in your computer. Double-click "AMD Catalyst Control Center". English 22 ASRock B75 Pro3 Motherboard 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup...
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... SATA3_0 ports.) Set the option "ASMedia SATA3 Mode" to [IDE]. (For SATA3_A0 and SATA3_A1 ports.) STEP 2: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs without NCQ function STEP 1: Set Up UEFI. 2.12 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD into your system. 35 ASRock B75 Pro3 Motherboard English Then, the drivers compatible to your system can work properly. 2.13 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM...
... SATA3_0 ports.) Set the option "ASMedia SATA3 Mode" to [IDE]. (For SATA3_A0 and SATA3_A1 ports.) STEP 2: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs without NCQ function STEP 1: Set Up UEFI. 2.12 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD into your system. 35 ASRock B75 Pro3 Motherboard English Then, the drivers compatible to your system can work properly. 2.13 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM...
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... This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit. BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the system chassis. When you wish to enter BIOS Setup utility; If you start up the computer, please press or during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter BIOS Setup after POST, please restart the system by pressing + + , or pressing the reset button on the motherboard stores BIOS Setup Utility.
... This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit. BIOS Information The Flash Memory on the system chassis. When you wish to enter BIOS Setup utility; If you start up the computer, please press or during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter BIOS Setup after POST, please restart the system by pressing + + , or pressing the reset button on the motherboard stores BIOS Setup Utility.