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...1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 8 Chapter 2 Installation 10 2.1 Installing the CPU 11 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 13 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 14 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 16 2.5 Jumpers Setup 17 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 18 2.7 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide 23 2.7.1 Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards 23 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup 25 2.8 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 26 2.8.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 26 2.8.2 Installing Three...
...1.3 Motherboard Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 8 Chapter 2 Installation 10 2.1 Installing the CPU 11 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 13 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 14 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 16 2.5 Jumpers Setup 17 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 18 2.7 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide 23 2.7.1 Installing Two SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards 23 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup 25 2.8 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide 26 2.8.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards 26 2.8.2 Installing Three...
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...require technical support related to quality and endurance. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Fatal1ty 990FX Killer/3.1 Series Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Fatal1ty 990FX Killer/3.1 Series Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Fatal1ty 990FX Killer/3.1 Series Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x ASRock USB 3.1/A+C • 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card • 1 x M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 Screw 1 English If you for speciic information about the model you are using.
...require technical support related to quality and endurance. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Fatal1ty 990FX Killer/3.1 Series Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Fatal1ty 990FX Killer/3.1 Series Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Fatal1ty 990FX Killer/3.1 Series Support CD • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 1 x ASRock USB 3.1/A+C • 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card • 1 x M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3 Screw 1 English If you for speciic information about the model you are using.
User Manual
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...; CPU/Chassis temperature sensing • CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Auto adjust fan speed by overclocking. 1. If you want to adopt DDR3 2450/2100 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on the AM3/AM3+ CPU you install three or more VGA cards. English 5 For Windows® 64-bit OS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using thirdparty overclocking tools. perature) • CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control • Voltage monitoring...
...; CPU/Chassis temperature sensing • CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer • CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Auto adjust fan speed by overclocking. 1. If you want to adopt DDR3 2450/2100 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on the AM3/AM3+ CPU you install three or more VGA cards. English 5 For Windows® 64-bit OS with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using thirdparty overclocking tools. perature) • CPU/Chassis Fan multi-speed control • Voltage monitoring...
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...-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2) 7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 8 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9) 9 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 10 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_5_6) 11 Vertical Type A USB 3.0 (USB3_7) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5) 13 TPM Header (TPMS1) 14 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 15 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) 16 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 17 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 18 Power LED Header (PLED1) 19 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 20 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 21 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 22 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 23 PCIe Power Connector (SLI...
...-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2) 7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 8 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9) 9 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 10 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_5_6) 11 Vertical Type A USB 3.0 (USB3_7) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5) 13 TPM Header (TPMS1) 14 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 15 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) 16 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 17 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 18 Power LED Header (PLED1) 19 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 20 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 21 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 22 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 23 PCIe Power Connector (SLI...
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...a hard disk power connector when three graphics cards are installed on this motherboard. his motherboard provides an 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. Fatal1ty 990FX Killer/3.1 Series CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.6, No. 3) (3-pin CPU_FAN2) (see p.6, No. 24) 12 24 1 13 IRTX +5VSB DUMMY 1 GND IRRX his motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5. English 21 ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.6, No. 7) ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.6, No. 2) PCIe Power...
...a hard disk power connector when three graphics cards are installed on this motherboard. his motherboard provides an 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. Fatal1ty 990FX Killer/3.1 Series CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.6, No. 3) (3-pin CPU_FAN2) (see p.6, No. 24) 12 24 1 13 IRTX +5VSB DUMMY 1 GND IRRX his motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5. English 21 ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.6, No. 7) ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.6, No. 2) PCIe Power...
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... technology supports Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit OS. Make sure that the cards are NVIDIA® certi- Step 2 If required, connect the auxiliary power source to PCIE3 slot. You should only use a NVIDIA® certiied PSU. Download the drivers from the NVIDIA® website: www.nvidia.com 3. It is recommended to two identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Fatal1ty 990FX Killer/3.1 Series 2.7 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide his motherboard supports...
... technology supports Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit OS. Make sure that the cards are NVIDIA® certi- Step 2 If required, connect the auxiliary power source to PCIE3 slot. You should only use a NVIDIA® certiied PSU. Download the drivers from the NVIDIA® website: www.nvidia.com 3. It is recommended to two identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Fatal1ty 990FX Killer/3.1 Series 2.7 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide his motherboard supports...
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... card with Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 8.1 / 8.1 64bit OS. 1. Please refer to three identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Download the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide. 2.8.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE2 slot and the other graphics card to the AMD...
... card with Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 8.1 / 8.1 64bit OS. 1. Please refer to three identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Download the drivers from the AMD's website: www.amd.com 3. Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide. 2.8.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE2 slot and the other graphics card to the AMD...
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... an optional download. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates. 2.8.3 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your graphics card and click Apply. We recommend using this utility to your computer and boot into OS. AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your computer. English 28 Please check AMD's website for details. Select the GPU number according to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows...
... an optional download. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates. 2.8.3 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1 Power on your graphics card and click Apply. We recommend using this utility to your computer and boot into OS. AMD Catalyst Control Center Step 4 Double-click the AMD Catalyst Control Center icon in your computer. English 28 Please check AMD's website for details. Select the GPU number according to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in the Windows...
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... or follow the installation wizard to display the menu. Click on the ile "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your system will be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. Fatal1ty 990FX Killer/3.1 Series Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers he Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports.
... or follow the installation wizard to display the menu. Click on the ile "ASRSETUP.EXE" in your system will be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. Fatal1ty 990FX Killer/3.1 Series Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers he Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports.
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AHCI: Supports new features that improve performance. he default value is [Disabled]. If you set this option is [Enabled]. 61 English AMD AHCI BIOS ROM Use this item to enable or disable SATA IDE combined mode. 4.4.4 Storage Coniguration Fatal1ty 990FX Killer/3.1 Series SATA Controller(s) Enable/disable the SATA controllers. SATA Mode IDE: For better compatibility. he default value of this item to RAID mode, it is for SATA3_5 and eSATA3 ports. SATA IDE Combined Mode his item is suggested to enable or disable AMD AHCI BIOS ROM. Use this item to install SATA ODD driver...
AHCI: Supports new features that improve performance. he default value is [Disabled]. If you set this option is [Enabled]. 61 English AMD AHCI BIOS ROM Use this item to enable or disable SATA IDE combined mode. 4.4.4 Storage Coniguration Fatal1ty 990FX Killer/3.1 Series SATA Controller(s) Enable/disable the SATA controllers. SATA Mode IDE: For better compatibility. he default value of this item to RAID mode, it is for SATA3_5 and eSATA3 ports. SATA IDE Combined Mode his item is suggested to enable or disable AMD AHCI BIOS ROM. Use this item to install SATA ODD driver...
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... support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in RAID mode. Ater copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to RAID, then you can start installing the operating system in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at speciied times via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other users. OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are able to your USB storage device. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock...
... support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in RAID mode. Ater copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to RAID, then you can start installing the operating system in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at speciied times via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other users. OMG (Online Management Guard) Administrators are able to your USB storage device. UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock...
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... to plug in your USB pen drive before using this to conigure internet connection settings for you. Network Coniguration Use this function. UEFI Download Server Select a server to update your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to download the UEFI irmware. 69 English Fatal1ty 990FX Killer/3.1 Series required drivers automatically. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI irmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound efects in your UEFI. Instant Flash Save UEFI iles in the setup utility...
... to plug in your USB pen drive before using this to conigure internet connection settings for you. Network Coniguration Use this function. UEFI Download Server Select a server to update your USB storage device and run Instant Flash to download the UEFI irmware. 69 English Fatal1ty 990FX Killer/3.1 Series required drivers automatically. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI irmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound efects in your UEFI. Instant Flash Save UEFI iles in the setup utility...
Quick Installation Guide
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...-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2) 7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 8 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9) 9 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 10 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_5_6) 11 Vertical Type A USB 3.0 (USB3_7) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5) 13 TPM Header (TPMS1) 14 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 15 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) 16 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 17 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 18 Power LED Header (PLED1) 19 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 20 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 21 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 22 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 23 PCIe Power Connector (SLI...
...-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2) 7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 8 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9) 9 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 10 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_5_6) 11 Vertical Type A USB 3.0 (USB3_7) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5) 13 TPM Header (TPMS1) 14 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 15 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) 16 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 17 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 18 Power LED Header (PLED1) 19 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 20 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 21 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 22 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) 23 PCIe Power Connector (SLI...
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... Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the memory support list on this motherboard, please refer to utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is supported depends on the AM3/AM3+ CPU you install three or more VGA cards. Overclocking may be done at your system's stability, or even cause damage to the PCIe power connector only when you adopt...
... Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the memory support list on this motherboard, please refer to utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is supported depends on the AM3/AM3+ CPU you install three or more VGA cards. Overclocking may be done at your system's stability, or even cause damage to the PCIe power connector only when you adopt...
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... 7) ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.1, No. 2) PCIe Power Connector (4-pin SLI/XFIRE_ PWR1) (see p.1, No. 23) Infrared Module Header (5-pin IR1) (see p.1, No. 4) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CPU_FAN_SPEED +12V GND 1 2 3 4 GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED his motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. Please connect this connector with a hard disk power connector when three graphics cards are installed on this motherboard. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 13. If you plan to Pin 1-3. English 21 Fatal1ty 990FX Killer/3.1 Series CPU Fan Connectors...
... 7) ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.1, No. 2) PCIe Power Connector (4-pin SLI/XFIRE_ PWR1) (see p.1, No. 23) Infrared Module Header (5-pin IR1) (see p.1, No. 4) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CPU_FAN_SPEED +12V GND 1 2 3 4 GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED his motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. Please connect this connector with a hard disk power connector when three graphics cards are installed on this motherboard. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 13. If you plan to Pin 1-3. English 21 Fatal1ty 990FX Killer/3.1 Series CPU Fan Connectors...
RAID Installation Guide
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... lose ALL data in this RAID installation guide for proper configuration. During POST at the beginning of system boot-up UEFI. C. Please insert a floppy diskette into your optical drive to boot your system. 5 Way 1: STEP 1: Set up , press key, and then a window for details. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY → Advanced screen → Storage Configuration. STEP 4: Install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit OS on a RAID disk composed of 2 or more SATA3 HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below steps...
... lose ALL data in this RAID installation guide for proper configuration. During POST at the beginning of system boot-up UEFI. C. Please insert a floppy diskette into your optical drive to boot your system. 5 Way 1: STEP 1: Set up , press key, and then a window for details. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY → Advanced screen → Storage Configuration. STEP 4: Install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit OS on a RAID disk composed of 2 or more SATA3 HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below steps...
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M. Press [F10] to check the logical drive list. Click [Esc] to return to the previous page and choose [Logical Drive List Menu] to save change and exit. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY → Boot to set the "Fast Boot" option to [Ultra Fast]. STEP 2: Install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit OS on your system. 9 N.
M. Press [F10] to check the logical drive list. Click [Esc] to return to the previous page and choose [Logical Drive List Menu] to save change and exit. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY → Boot to set the "Fast Boot" option to [Ultra Fast]. STEP 2: Install Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit OS on your system. 9 N.
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...Make a SATA3 Driver Diskette. (Please use an USB floppy or a floppy disk.) Make a SATA3 driver diskette by following section 1.3.1 step 3 on your system. 10 1.3.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions If you need to the BIOS RAID installation guide part in this RAID installation guide for details. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY → Advanced screen → Storage Configuration. C. STEP 1: Set up UEFI. Set the "SATA Mode" option to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit on a RAID disk composed of 2 or more SATA3 HDDs with RAID functions, please follow...
...Make a SATA3 Driver Diskette. (Please use an USB floppy or a floppy disk.) Make a SATA3 driver diskette by following section 1.3.1 step 3 on your system. 10 1.3.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit With RAID Functions If you need to the BIOS RAID installation guide part in this RAID installation guide for details. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY → Advanced screen → Storage Configuration. C. STEP 1: Set up UEFI. Set the "SATA Mode" option to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit on a RAID disk composed of 2 or more SATA3 HDDs with RAID functions, please follow...
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.../alarms, memory cache management, drive event logging, logical drive maintenance, rebuild, and access to work with the AMD SB950 SATA RAID Controller (the "Host PC"). 2. Double-click the Installer icon to configure RAID functions by using RAIDXpert RAID management software under the same directory where RAIDXpert is an instruction for you must use one of all AMD SB950 SATA logical drives that may be present on your system: 1. AMD Windows RAID Installation Guide AMD Windows RAID Installation Guide is installed. RAIDXpert...
.../alarms, memory cache management, drive event logging, logical drive maintenance, rebuild, and access to work with the AMD SB950 SATA RAID Controller (the "Host PC"). 2. Double-click the Installer icon to configure RAID functions by using RAIDXpert RAID management software under the same directory where RAIDXpert is an instruction for you must use one of all AMD SB950 SATA logical drives that may be present on your system: 1. AMD Windows RAID Installation Guide AMD Windows RAID Installation Guide is installed. RAIDXpert...
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...; Installation Guide to install motherboard drivers and utilities. 17. Reboot your system. (It may take long time; >30 mins.) C. Finish. 27 If you encounter this problem. Please start to install OS. Please request the hotfix KB2505454 thru this hotfix then reboot by itself. The Windows® will need to following instructions to fix this problem, you install Windows® 8 64-bit / 7 64-bit in a large hard disk (ex. * This option...
...; Installation Guide to install motherboard drivers and utilities. 17. Reboot your system. (It may take long time; >30 mins.) C. Finish. 27 If you encounter this problem. Please start to install OS. Please request the hotfix KB2505454 thru this hotfix then reboot by itself. The Windows® will need to following instructions to fix this problem, you install Windows® 8 64-bit / 7 64-bit in a large hard disk (ex. * This option...