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... informational use only and subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. Operation is... means, except duplication of documentation by the purchaser for any errors or omissions that may cause undesired operation. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are...
... informational use only and subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. Operation is... means, except duplication of documentation by the purchaser for any errors or omissions that may cause undesired operation. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are...
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Contents 1 Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout 10 1.4 I/O Panel 11 2 Installation 12 2.1 Screw Holes 12 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 12 2.3 CPU Installation 13 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 15 2.5 Installation of ...
Contents 1 Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout 10 1.4 I/O Panel 11 2 Installation 12 2.1 Screw Holes 12 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 12 2.3 CPU Installation 13 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 15 2.5 Installation of ...
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.../support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P45X3 Deluxe Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock P45X3 Deluxe Quick Installation Guide ASRock P45X3 Deluxe Support CD One ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable One Ribbon Cable for purchasing ASRock P45X3 Deluxe motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. It delivers...
.../support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P45X3 Deluxe Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock P45X3 Deluxe Quick Installation Guide ASRock P45X3 Deluxe Support CD One ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable One Ribbon Cable for purchasing ASRock P45X3 Deluxe motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. It delivers...
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...use CrossFireXTM function, please follow the instructions on page 21 to the components and devices of memory modules on this motherboard. 2. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system ...* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is operating in advance. 8 This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please check the table below for the CPU...
...use CrossFireXTM function, please follow the instructions on page 21 to the components and devices of memory modules on this motherboard. 2. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system ...* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is operating in advance. 8 This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please check the table below for the CPU...
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... update system BIOS without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of ASRock OC Tuner. Frequencies other complicated flash utility. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of the...
... update system BIOS without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of ASRock OC Tuner. Frequencies other complicated flash utility. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of the...
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1.3 Motherboard Layout PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 1 2 3 24.4cm (9.6 in) 45 67 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 ATX12V1 CPU_FAN1 8 Clr CMOS Coaxial SPDIF Optical SPDIF ATXPWR1 DDR3 1600 Dual Channel USB0 ... SPK FRONT Bottom: CTR BASS MIC IN Top: LINE IN Center: Bottom: PWR_FAN1 LAN PHY 1 CLRCMOS1 PCIE1 CMOS Battery Intel P45 Chipset Super I/O PCIE2 PCIE3 P45X3 Deluxe FSB2000 IDE1 VIA VT6330 FRONT_1394 1 IR1 1 AUDIO CODEC CD1 PCIE4 CrossFireX PCI Express 2.0 PCIE5 1394a PCI1 RoHS Debug LED 8Mb BIOS 1 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 HD_AUDIO1 COM1 PCI2...
1.3 Motherboard Layout PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 1 2 3 24.4cm (9.6 in) 45 67 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 ATX12V1 CPU_FAN1 8 Clr CMOS Coaxial SPDIF Optical SPDIF ATXPWR1 DDR3 1600 Dual Channel USB0 ... SPK FRONT Bottom: CTR BASS MIC IN Top: LINE IN Center: Bottom: PWR_FAN1 LAN PHY 1 CLRCMOS1 PCIE1 CMOS Battery Intel P45 Chipset Super I/O PCIE2 PCIE3 P45X3 Deluxe FSB2000 IDE1 VIA VT6330 FRONT_1394 1 IR1 1 AUDIO CODEC CD1 PCIE4 CrossFireX PCI Express 2.0 PCIE5 1394a PCI1 RoHS Debug LED 8Mb BIOS 1 HDMI_SPDIF1 1 HD_AUDIO1 COM1 PCI2...
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... or the power cord is an ATX form factor (12.0" x 9.6", 30.5 x 24.4 cm) motherboard. Chapter 2: Installation This is detached from the wall socket before you install motherboard components or change any component. 2. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Before you install the.... Also remember to the chassis. Hold components by circles to secure the motherboard to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 12 Doing so may cause severe damage to...
... or the power cord is an ATX form factor (12.0" x 9.6", 30.5 x 24.4 cm) motherboard. Chapter 2: Installation This is detached from the wall socket before you install motherboard components or change any component. 2. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Before you install the.... Also remember to the chassis. Hold components by circles to secure the motherboard to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 12 Doing so may cause severe damage to...
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This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for after service. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS. Verify that the CPU is recommended to use the cap tab to handle and avoid ...
This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for after service. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS. Verify that the CPU is recommended to use the cap tab to handle and avoid ...
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... good contact with 775-Pin socket that the CPU and the heatsink are oriented on side closest to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. If you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to ensure cable does not interfere with remaining fasteners....fan operation or contact other . Step 6. Before you installed the heatsink, you press down on fastener caps with the CPU fan connector on the motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see page 10, No.5). Step 5. Below is equipped with each other components. 15 Then connect the CPU fan to dissipate heat. ...
... good contact with 775-Pin socket that the CPU and the heatsink are oriented on side closest to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. If you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to ensure cable does not interfere with remaining fasteners....fan operation or contact other . Step 6. Before you installed the heatsink, you press down on fastener caps with the CPU fan connector on the motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see page 10, No.5). Step 5. Below is equipped with each other components. 15 Then connect the CPU fan to dissipate heat. ...
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...be activated. Populated - If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed in the slots of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. If a pair of memory ...slots; If you adopt a DDR3 1600 memory module, you have to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 3. Populated - (2) - This motherboard also allows you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibility and reliability, it is recommended to install four DDR3 DIMMs for example...
...be activated. Populated - If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed in the slots of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. If a pair of memory ...slots; If you adopt a DDR3 1600 memory module, you have to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology. 3. Populated - (2) - This motherboard also allows you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibility and reliability, it is recommended to install four DDR3 DIMMs for example...
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.... notch break notch break The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 17 Step 3. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. Step 2.
.... notch break notch break The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 17 Step 3. Installing a DIMM Please make sure to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at incorrect orientation. Step 2.
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... x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. PCI Slots: PCI slots are 2 PCI slots and 5 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCIE5 (PCIE x16 slot;
... x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. PCI Slots: PCI slots are 2 PCI slots and 5 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCIE5 (PCIE x16 slot;
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... expansion card Step 1. Step 3. Step 5. Step 6. In this motherboard, please install it is completely seated on page 20. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that you do not remove or lose ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card when it on this mode, you intend to...cord is already installed in working condition. 2. Align the card connector with screws. Fasten the card to use . For the information of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card, and please do not need to adjust the default setting of the compatible CrossFireXTM Mode PCI Express VGA cards and ...
... expansion card Step 1. Step 3. Step 5. Step 6. In this motherboard, please install it is completely seated on page 20. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make sure that you do not remove or lose ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card when it on this mode, you intend to...cord is already installed in working condition. 2. Align the card connector with screws. Fasten the card to use . For the information of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card, and please do not need to adjust the default setting of the compatible CrossFireXTM Mode PCI Express VGA cards and ...
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...any of performance and image quality in a single PC. All three CrossFireXTM components, a CrossFireXTM Ready graphics card, a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard and a CrossFireXTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to the OS you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card...3D application. Please refer to below table for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates. If you install. 2.7 CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM feature. If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireXTM mode....
...any of performance and image quality in a single PC. All three CrossFireXTM components, a CrossFireXTM Ready graphics card, a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard and a CrossFireXTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to the OS you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card...3D application. Please refer to below table for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates. If you install. 2.7 CrossFireXTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM feature. If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireXTM mode....
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... keep away from the retention slot. Reverse the card direction so as to enable CrossFireXTM feature. ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card is one ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card factory-mounted on this motherboard. To change it out gently by holding its default mode (x16) side toward the retention slot...card itself will release in position. For other CrossFireXTM cards that hold the card in the future, please refer to reverse the direction of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card. Step 2. Enjoy the benefit of CrossFireXTM Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to have the "X8 / X8...
... keep away from the retention slot. Reverse the card direction so as to enable CrossFireXTM feature. ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card is one ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card factory-mounted on this motherboard. To change it out gently by holding its default mode (x16) side toward the retention slot...card itself will release in position. For other CrossFireXTM cards that hold the card in the future, please refer to reverse the direction of ASRock SLI/XFire Switch Card. Step 2. Enjoy the benefit of CrossFireXTM Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to have the "X8 / X8...
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... on CrossFireTM Bridge Interconnects on the top of Radeon graphics cards. (CrossFireTM Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Step 5. Install one Radeon graphics card to section "Expansion Slots". Step 7. For the proper installation procedures, please refer to PCIE2 slot. Step 4. Please refer to...
... on CrossFireTM Bridge Interconnects on the top of Radeon graphics cards. (CrossFireTM Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Step 5. Install one Radeon graphics card to section "Expansion Slots". Step 7. For the proper installation procedures, please refer to PCIE2 slot. Step 4. Please refer to...
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... detailed instruction, please refer to infringe. * For further information of ATITM CrossFireXTM technology, please check AMD website for updates and details. 2.8 Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade. Click "CrossFireTM", and then set the option "Enable CrossFireTM" to enjoy the benefit of Surround Display feature. if not, please select...
... detailed instruction, please refer to infringe. * For further information of ATITM CrossFireXTM technology, please check AMD website for updates and details. 2.8 Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade. Click "CrossFireTM", and then set the option "Enable CrossFireTM" to enjoy the benefit of Surround Display feature. if not, please select...
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... plugged into Pin1 side of the SATA data cable can be connected to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII connector on this motherboard. 26 SATAII_5 SATAII_6 Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) Either end of the connector. The current SATAII interface allows up to the... instruction of the motherboard! Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Primary IDE connector (Blue) (39-pin IDE1, see p.10, No. 17) SATAII_4 SATAII_2 ...
... plugged into Pin1 side of the SATA data cable can be connected to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII connector on this motherboard. 26 SATAII_5 SATAII_6 Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable (Optional) Either end of the connector. The current SATAII interface allows up to the... instruction of the motherboard! Placing jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Primary IDE connector (Blue) (39-pin IDE1, see p.10, No. 17) SATAII_4 SATAII_2 ...
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... receiving infrared module. Each USB 2.0 header can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. This connector allows you to the power connector on this motherboard. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 27 Then connect the white end of SATA power cable to...
... receiving infrared module. Each USB 2.0 header can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. This connector allows you to the power connector on this motherboard. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 27 Then connect the white end of SATA power cable to...
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... Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.10 No. 24) Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.10 No. 8) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this motherboard, please connect it to the CPU fan connector on this connector. 1 13 29 If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to Pin 1-3. Though...
... Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.10 No. 24) Chassis Speaker Header (4-pin SPEAKER 1) (see p.10 No. 8) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this motherboard, please connect it to the CPU fan connector on this connector. 1 13 29 If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to Pin 1-3. Though...