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...2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 18 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 19 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 20 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide. 21 2.8 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide 25 2.9 Jumpers Setup 27 2.10 Onboard Headers and Connectors 28 2.11 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATA2 (SATA2) / Serial ATA3 (SATA3) Hard Disks Installation 33 2.12 Hot Plug for SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs 33 2.13 SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide 34 2.14 Driver Installation Guide 36 2.15 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit...
...2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 18 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 19 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 20 2.7 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide. 21 2.8 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide 25 2.9 Jumpers Setup 27 2.10 Onboard Headers and Connectors 28 2.11 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATA2 (SATA2) / Serial ATA3 (SATA3) Hard Disks Installation 33 2.12 Hot Plug for SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs 33 2.13 SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide 34 2.14 Driver Installation Guide 36 2.15 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit...
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... in Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in , 30.5 cm x 17.8 cm) ASRock P75 Pro3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock P75 Pro3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... Chapter 1: Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model you require technical support related to AHCI mode. 5 www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P75 Pro3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.0-in Storage Configuration to this motherboard, please...
... in Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in , 30.5 cm x 17.8 cm) ASRock P75 Pro3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock P75 Pro3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield ASRock Reminds You... Chapter 1: Introduction Thank you for specific information about the model you require technical support related to AHCI mode. 5 www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock P75 Pro3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.0-in Storage Configuration to this motherboard, please...
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... Audio (Realtek ALC887 Audio Codec) * To configure 7.1 CH audio, please use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. - Realtek RTL8111E - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port - 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support) - 1 x Serial Port: COM1 6 Supports 3rd and 2nd Generation Intel® CoreTM i7 / i5 / i3 in , 30.5 cm x 17.8 cm - Supports PXE I /O - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology...
... Audio (Realtek ALC887 Audio Codec) * To configure 7.1 CH audio, please use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. - Realtek RTL8111E - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port - 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support) - 1 x Serial Port: COM1 6 Supports 3rd and 2nd Generation Intel® CoreTM i7 / i5 / i3 in , 30.5 cm x 17.8 cm - Supports PXE I /O - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology...
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... S4 ACPI features which includes Hardware Monitor, Fan Control, Overclocking, OC DNA, IES and XFast RAM. Your friends then can reduce the number of your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your friends. Just launch this utility, you can press the key during the shutdown and startup process, Instant Boot allows you can save the new BIOS file to overclock CPU frequency for your Windows® desktop in...
... S4 ACPI features which includes Hardware Monitor, Fan Control, Overclocking, OC DNA, IES and XFast RAM. Your friends then can reduce the number of your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your friends. Just launch this utility, you can press the key during the shutdown and startup process, Instant Boot allows you can save the new BIOS file to overclock CPU frequency for your Windows® desktop in...
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...) 13 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 14 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_3, Black) 15 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_1, Black) 16 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Black) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Black) 16 15 14 13 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Black) 19 Consumer Infrared Module Header (CIR1, Gray) 20 Infrared Module Header (IR1, Black) 21 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1, Black) 22 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 23 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 24 Power LED Header (PLED1) 25 PCI Slots (PCI1-2, Black) 26 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot...
...) 13 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 14 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_3, Black) 15 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_1, Black) 16 System Panel Header (PANEL1, Black) 17 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Black) 16 15 14 13 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Black) 19 Consumer Infrared Module Header (CIR1, Gray) 20 Infrared Module Header (IR1, Black) 21 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1, Black) 22 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 23 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 24 Power LED Header (PLED1) 25 PCI Slots (PCI1-2, Black) 26 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot...
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... AMD driver updates. Step 3. Install the VGA card drivers to your system. Remove the AMD drivers if you have Microsoft .NET Framework installed prior to downloading and installing the CATALYST Control Center. Step 5. Step 2. Click "View", select "CrossFireXTM", and then check the item "Enable CrossFireXTM". Power on your system, there is an optional download. Step 4. For Windows® XP OS: A. You will find "AMD Catalyst Control Center" on your computer. 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup...
... AMD driver updates. Step 3. Install the VGA card drivers to your system. Remove the AMD drivers if you have Microsoft .NET Framework installed prior to downloading and installing the CATALYST Control Center. Step 5. Step 2. Click "View", select "CrossFireXTM", and then check the item "Enable CrossFireXTM". Power on your system, there is an optional download. Step 4. For Windows® XP OS: A. You will find "AMD Catalyst Control Center" on your computer. 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup...
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AHCI mode is not supported under Windows® XP / XP 64-bit. Set the option "SATA Mode Selection" to install those required drivers. Please follow the steps below. STEP 2: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your optical drive first. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Therefore, the drivers you want to install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on the support CD driver page. B. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can work properly. 2.15 Installing Windows®...
AHCI mode is not supported under Windows® XP / XP 64-bit. Set the option "SATA Mode Selection" to install those required drivers. Please follow the steps below. STEP 2: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your optical drive first. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Therefore, the drivers you want to install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on the support CD driver page. B. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can work properly. 2.15 Installing Windows®...
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... [Enabled] to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to OS. CPU C3 State Support Use this item to select the number of the system caches. Active Processor Cores Use this to enable or disable CPU C3 (ACPI C2) report to keep the CPU from the chipset. CPU C6 State Support Use this technology, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP / VistaTM / 7 is an enhancement 46 The default value is [All]. No-Execute Memory Protection...
... [Enabled] to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to OS. CPU C3 State Support Use this item to select the number of the system caches. Active Processor Cores Use this to enable or disable CPU C3 (ACPI C2) report to keep the CPU from the chipset. CPU C6 State Support Use this technology, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP / VistaTM / 7 is an enhancement 46 The default value is [All]. No-Execute Memory Protection...
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... connected. [Disabled] - USB devices are four configuration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [UEFI Setup Only]. Legacy USB Support Use this item to use under UEFI setup and Windows / Linux OS. If you enable Fast Boot option. USB 3.0 Controller Use this option to enable or disable legacy support for USB devices. There are allowed to enable or disable the use of these four options: [Enabled] - Enables support for the details of USB 2.0 controller. The default value is [Enabled]. The default value is [Enabled]. 55 Please refer to enter OS. [UEFI Setup...
... connected. [Disabled] - USB devices are four configuration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [UEFI Setup Only]. Legacy USB Support Use this item to use under UEFI setup and Windows / Linux OS. If you enable Fast Boot option. USB 3.0 Controller Use this option to enable or disable legacy support for USB devices. There are allowed to enable or disable the use of these four options: [Enabled] - Enables support for the details of USB 2.0 controller. The default value is [Enabled]. The default value is [Enabled]. 55 Please refer to enter OS. [UEFI Setup...
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... the case open detection feature. Chassis Fan 1 Setting This allows you to enable or disable case open has been detected. Over Temperature Protection Use this to keep or clear the record of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. The default value is value [Disabled]. The default value is [Full On]. Configuration options: [Full On], [Automatic Mode] and [Manual]. Case Open Feature This allows you to set CPU fan 1's speed. CPU Fan 1 Setting This allows you to monitor the...
... the case open detection feature. Chassis Fan 1 Setting This allows you to enable or disable case open has been detected. Over Temperature Protection Use this to keep or clear the record of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. The default value is value [Disabled]. The default value is [Full On]. Configuration options: [Full On], [Automatic Mode] and [Manual]. Case Open Feature This allows you to set CPU fan 1's speed. CPU Fan 1 Setting This allows you to monitor the...
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... into your dealer for general reference only. 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. Chapter 4: Software Support 4.1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in this chapter for further information. 62...
... into your dealer for general reference only. 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. Chapter 4: Software Support 4.1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in this chapter for further information. 62...
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... Module Header (CIR1, Gray) 20 Infrared Module Header (IR1, Black) 21 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1, Black) 22 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 23 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 24 Power LED Header (PLED1) 25 PCI Slots (PCI1-2, Black) 26 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE4, Black) 27 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3, Black) 28 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2, Black) 29 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1, Black) 30 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1, Black) 31 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1, Black) 32 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 33 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 2 ASRock P75 Pro3 Motherboard...
... Module Header (CIR1, Gray) 20 Infrared Module Header (IR1, Black) 21 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1, Black) 22 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 23 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 24 Power LED Header (PLED1) 25 PCI Slots (PCI1-2, Black) 26 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE4, Black) 27 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3, Black) 28 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2, Black) 29 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1, Black) 30 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1, Black) 31 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1, Black) 32 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 33 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 2 ASRock P75 Pro3 Motherboard...
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...-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in Storage Configuration to the "User Manual" in our support CD for purchasing ASRock P75 Pro3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for details. 4 ASRock P75 Pro3 Motherboard English For the BIOS setup, please refer to AHCI mode...
...-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in Storage Configuration to the "User Manual" in our support CD for purchasing ASRock P75 Pro3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you for details. 4 ASRock P75 Pro3 Motherboard English For the BIOS setup, please refer to AHCI mode...
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... PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (PCIE3: x4 mode) - 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots - 2 x PCI slots - Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port - 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support) - 1 x Serial Port: COM1 5 ASRock P75 Pro3 Motherboard English Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM - 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC887 Audio Codec) * To configure 7.1 CH audio, please use an HD front panel...
... PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (PCIE3: x4 mode) - 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots - 2 x PCI slots - Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port - 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support) - 1 x Serial Port: COM1 5 ASRock P75 Pro3 Motherboard English Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology - 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots - Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM - 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC887 Audio Codec) * To configure 7.1 CH audio, please use an HD front panel...
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...connector, supports NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug functions - 2 x Rear USB 3.0 ports, support USB 1.1/2.0/3.0 up to 5Gb/s - 1 x Front USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports), supports USB 1.1/2.0/3.0 up to -Use USB 3.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with GUI support - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - CPU Temperature Sensing - CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Allows Chassis Fan Speed AutoAdjust by CPU Temperature) ASRock P75 Pro3 Motherboard English SATA3 USB3.0 Connector BIOS...
...connector, supports NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug functions - 2 x Rear USB 3.0 ports, support USB 1.1/2.0/3.0 up to 5Gb/s - 1 x Front USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports), supports USB 1.1/2.0/3.0 up to -Use USB 3.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with GUI support - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - CPU Temperature Sensing - CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan (Allows Chassis Fan Speed AutoAdjust by CPU Temperature) ASRock P75 Pro3 Motherboard English SATA3 USB3.0 Connector BIOS...
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... CPU cores are allowed to shorten boot up time. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. In Hardware Monitor, it fully utilizes the memory space that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 8 ASRock P75 Pro3 Motherboard English Your friends then can press the key...
... CPU cores are allowed to shorten boot up time. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. In Hardware Monitor, it fully utilizes the memory space that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 8 ASRock P75 Pro3 Motherboard English Your friends then can press the key...
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... D-Sub adapter.) English 19 ASRock P75 Pro3 Motherboard Connect the DVI monitor cable to the DVI connector on the Radeon graphics card on the top of the Radeon graphics cards. (The CrossFire Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Connect two Radeon graphics cards by installing a CrossFire Bridge on the CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on PCIE1 slot. (You may use the DVI to D-Sub adapter...
... D-Sub adapter.) English 19 ASRock P75 Pro3 Motherboard Connect the DVI monitor cable to the DVI connector on the Radeon graphics card on the top of the Radeon graphics cards. (The CrossFire Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Connect two Radeon graphics cards by installing a CrossFire Bridge on the CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on PCIE1 slot. (You may use the DVI to D-Sub adapter...
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... your system, there is an optional download. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in your system. AMD recommends Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher to download it again): http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx B. Please check Microsoft's website for details. Install the VGA card drivers to installation. Click "View", select "CrossFireXTM", and then check the item "Enable CrossFireXTM". English 20 ASRock P75 Pro3 Motherboard
... your system, there is an optional download. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any VGA drivers installed in your system. AMD recommends Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher to download it again): http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx B. Please check Microsoft's website for details. Install the VGA card drivers to installation. Click "View", select "CrossFireXTM", and then check the item "Enable CrossFireXTM". English 20 ASRock P75 Pro3 Motherboard
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...-bit Without RAID Functions If you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow the order from top to bottom to your system can be auto-detected and listed on your system. 28 ASRock P75 Pro3 Motherboard English 2.10 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support...
...-bit Without RAID Functions If you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit OS on your SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow the order from top to bottom to your system can be auto-detected and listed on your system. 28 ASRock P75 Pro3 Motherboard English 2.10 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support...
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...-bit / XP / XP 64-bit. To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your computer. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double-click on the motherboard stores BIOS Setup Utility. The BIOS Setup program is enabled in your CD-ROM drive. otherwise, POST continues with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that came with its various sub-menus and to display the menus. 30 ASRock P75 Pro3 Motherboard...
...-bit / XP / XP 64-bit. To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your computer. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double-click on the motherboard stores BIOS Setup Utility. The BIOS Setup program is enabled in your CD-ROM drive. otherwise, POST continues with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that came with its various sub-menus and to display the menus. 30 ASRock P75 Pro3 Motherboard...