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X79 Extreme3 User Manual Version 1.0 Published October 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1
X79 Extreme3 User Manual Version 1.0 Published October 2011 Copyright©2011 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1
User Manual
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... (BMP) regulations passed by the purchaser for informational use only and subject to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of ASRock Inc. Copyright Notice: No part of this manual may be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of ..., loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the manual or product. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may appear...
... (BMP) regulations passed by the purchaser for informational use only and subject to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of ASRock Inc. Copyright Notice: No part of this manual may be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of ..., loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the manual or product. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may appear...
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... quality and endurance. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to the "User Manual" in our support CD for purchasing ASRock X79 Extreme3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock X79 Extreme3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.8-in Storage Configuration to...
... quality and endurance. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to the "User Manual" in our support CD for purchasing ASRock X79 Extreme3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock X79 Extreme3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.8-in Storage Configuration to...
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... center of IHS on the motherboard. Step 2. Align screws with Intel 2011Pin CPU to dissipate heat. For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with the motherboard's holes. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Connect fan header with 2011-Pin socket that the...
... center of IHS on the motherboard. Step 2. Align screws with Intel 2011Pin CPU to dissipate heat. For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with the motherboard's holes. Place the heatsink onto the socket. Connect fan header with 2011-Pin socket that the...
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... will release in CrossFireXTM mode. 2.8.1 Graphics Card Setup 2.8.1.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to AMD graphics card manuals for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. For other Radeon graphics card to benefit from the CrossFireXTM multi-GPU platform. 2. CrossFireXTM technology offers the most advantageous...
... will release in CrossFireXTM mode. 2.8.1 Graphics Card Setup 2.8.1.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to AMD graphics card manuals for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. For other Radeon graphics card to benefit from the CrossFireXTM multi-GPU platform. 2. CrossFireXTM technology offers the most advantageous...
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... is one USB 3.0 header on the chassis must support HDA to connect them for HD audio panel only. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to Ground (GND). You don't need to function correctly. Connect Ground (GND) to install your system. 2. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing...
... is one USB 3.0 header on the chassis must support HDA to connect them for HD audio panel only. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to Ground (GND). You don't need to function correctly. Connect Ground (GND) to install your system. 2. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing...
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... Plug and will be damaged under the Hot Plug operation. 3. Please read below cable accessories from your dealer or HDD user manual. Below operation procedure is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. Before you process the Hot Plug: 1. SATA data cable (Red) B. Even some SATA / SATA2 / SATA3...The latest SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 driver is designed only for SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. SATA power cable with SATA 15-pin power connector interface A. Make sure to use the SATA power cable & data cable, which cannot support...
... Plug and will be damaged under the Hot Plug operation. 3. Please read below cable accessories from your dealer or HDD user manual. Below operation procedure is available on our website: www.asrock.com 2. Before you process the Hot Plug: 1. SATA data cable (Red) B. Even some SATA / SATA2 / SATA3...The latest SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 driver is designed only for SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDD in the product spec on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. SATA power cable with SATA 15-pin power connector interface A. Make sure to use the SATA power cable & data cable, which cannot support...
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... the possible overclocking risk before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of UEFI setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [Manual]. A.
... the possible overclocking risk before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of UEFI setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [Manual]. A.
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... default value is [Auto]. The default is [All]. Turbo Boost Power Limit Use this item to change RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) Auto/Manual setting. 51 The default value is [100MHz]. Active Processor Cores Use this item to add voltage when CPU is in Turbo mode. The default value ... processor package. DRAM Timing Control Load XMP Setting Use this item to load XMP setting. DRAM tRCD Use this to change CAS# Latency (tCL) Auto/Manual setting.
... default value is [Auto]. The default is [All]. Turbo Boost Power Limit Use this item to change RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) Auto/Manual setting. 51 The default value is [100MHz]. Active Processor Cores Use this item to add voltage when CPU is in Turbo mode. The default value ... processor package. DRAM Timing Control Load XMP Setting Use this item to load XMP setting. DRAM tRCD Use this to change CAS# Latency (tCL) Auto/Manual setting.
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...default is [Fast]. The default is [Auto]. The default is [Auto]. DRAM tRAS Use this item to change Read to Read Delay (tWTR) Auto/Manual setting. DRAM tWR Use this item to change ODT WR (CH A) setting. Configuration options: [Auto], [Slow] and [Fast]. The default is ...[Auto]. 52 DRAM tRTP Use this item to change Row Precharge Time (tRP) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto]. The default is [Auto]. The default is [Auto]. DRAM tWTR Use this item to change RAS# Active Time (tRAS...
...default is [Fast]. The default is [Auto]. The default is [Auto]. DRAM tRAS Use this item to change Read to Read Delay (tWTR) Auto/Manual setting. DRAM tWR Use this item to change ODT WR (CH A) setting. Configuration options: [Auto], [Slow] and [Fast]. The default is ...[Auto]. 52 DRAM tRTP Use this item to change Row Precharge Time (tRP) Auto/Manual setting. The default is [Auto]. The default is [Auto]. The default is [Auto]. DRAM tWTR Use this item to change RAS# Active Time (tRAS...
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... [Enabled]. Package C State Support Selected option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel SpeedStep technology. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. CPU Thermal Throttling You may reduce CPU voltage and lead to adjust Turbo Boost power limit. CPU C6 State Support Use this item to keep...
... [Enabled]. Package C State Support Selected option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel SpeedStep technology. Configuration options: [Auto] and [Manual]. CPU Thermal Throttling You may reduce CPU voltage and lead to adjust Turbo Boost power limit. CPU C6 State Support Use this item to keep...
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... This allows you to set chassis fan 3's speed. Target Fan Speed This allows you to [Level 4]. Configuration options: [Full On], [Automatic Mode] and [Manual]. Configuration options: [Level 1] to set the target temperature to enable or disable Over Temperature Protection. The default value is [Full On]. Chassis Fan... voltage. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Automatic mode]. The default value is [Full On]. 3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this to activate ASRock X-FAN. The default value is [Level...
... This allows you to set chassis fan 3's speed. Target Fan Speed This allows you to [Level 4]. Configuration options: [Full On], [Automatic Mode] and [Manual]. Configuration options: [Level 1] to set the target temperature to enable or disable Over Temperature Protection. The default value is [Full On]. Chassis Fan... voltage. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Automatic mode]. The default value is [Full On]. 3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen In this to activate ASRock X-FAN. The default value is [Level...
Quick Installation Guide
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... updated version will be found in the user manual presented in , 30.5 cm x 22.4 cm) ASRock X79 Extreme3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock X79 Extreme3 Support CD 3 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card 1 x ASRock 3-Way SLI-2S1S Bridge Card ASRock Reminds You... www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock X79 Extreme3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.8-in...
... updated version will be found in the user manual presented in , 30.5 cm x 22.4 cm) ASRock X79 Extreme3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock X79 Extreme3 Support CD 3 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card 1 x ASRock 3-Way SLI-2S1S Bridge Card ASRock Reminds You... www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock X79 Extreme3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.8-in...
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... CPU updates and releases. 5. In Hardware Monitor, it with your friends. In OC DNA, you to adjust. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 7. With 9 ASRock X79 Extreme3 Motherboard English This motherboard supports Quad Channel Memory Technology. Please check Intel's website for proper connection. 6. For audio output.... This convenient BIOS update tool allows you implement Quad Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the installation guide of the User Manual in the support CD. 2. Overclocking may be done at your system. It depends on page 16 for system usage under Windows...
... CPU updates and releases. 5. In Hardware Monitor, it with your friends. In OC DNA, you to adjust. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 7. With 9 ASRock X79 Extreme3 Motherboard English This motherboard supports Quad Channel Memory Technology. Please check Intel's website for proper connection. 6. For audio output.... This convenient BIOS update tool allows you implement Quad Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the installation guide of the User Manual in the support CD. 2. Overclocking may be done at your system. It depends on page 16 for system usage under Windows...
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... driver to the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink. Align screws with the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. If you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Connect fan header with the motherboard's holes. English 15 ASRock X79 Extreme3 Motherboard Step 4. For...
... driver to the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink. Align screws with the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. If you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Connect fan header with the motherboard's holes. English 15 ASRock X79 Extreme3 Motherboard Step 4. For...
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..., both cards will operate as the example graphics card. For other Radeon graphics card to enable CrossFireXTM feature. English 24 ASRock X79 Extreme3 Motherboard Make sure that AMD has released or will not see the performance benefits of combining multiple high performance Graphics Processing Units... graphics card, a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard and a CrossFireXTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to AMD graphics card manuals for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. In below procedures, we use Radeon HD 5770 as 12-pipe cards while in any 3D ...
..., both cards will operate as the example graphics card. For other Radeon graphics card to enable CrossFireXTM feature. English 24 ASRock X79 Extreme3 Motherboard Make sure that AMD has released or will not see the performance benefits of combining multiple high performance Graphics Processing Units... graphics card, a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard and a CrossFireXTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to AMD graphics card manuals for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates. 1. In below procedures, we use Radeon HD 5770 as 12-pipe cards while in any 3D ...
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...an interface for front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to connect the remote controller receiver. This header can support two USB 3.0 ports. Connect Ground (GND) to the front ...Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for AC'97 audio panel. 33 ASRock X79 Extreme3 Motherboard Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to function correctly. B. English 1. This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module.
...an interface for front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to connect the remote controller receiver. This header can support two USB 3.0 ports. Connect Ground (GND) to the front ...Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for AC'97 audio panel. 33 ASRock X79 Extreme3 Motherboard Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to function correctly. B. English 1. This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module.
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... steps. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [Manual]. B. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 39 ASRock X79 Extreme3 Motherboard English Using SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs with NCQ function STEP 1: Set Up...
... steps. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [Manual]. B. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Enter UEFI SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. 39 ASRock X79 Extreme3 Motherboard English Using SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs with NCQ function STEP 1: Set Up...
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... 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit. If you start up the computer, please press or during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in your CD-ROM drive. It will enhance motherboard features. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double-click... the Support CD to select among the predetermined choices. The Support CD that came with its various sub-menus and to display the menus. 40 ASRock X79 Extreme3 Motherboard English 3.
... 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit. If you start up the computer, please press or during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in your CD-ROM drive. It will enhance motherboard features. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double-click... the Support CD to select among the predetermined choices. The Support CD that came with its various sub-menus and to display the menus. 40 ASRock X79 Extreme3 Motherboard English 3.
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...;擎 X79 Extreme3 主板 (ATX 規格 : 12.0 英吋 X 8.8 英吋 , 30.5 厘米 X 22.4 厘米 ) 華擎 X79 Extreme3 X79 Extreme3 Serial ATA(SATA I/O SLI_Bridge_2S 3-Way SLI-2S1S 橋接卡 ASRock 為了在 Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit BIOS中將Storage Configuration AHCI BIOS User Manual 167 ASRock X79 Extreme3 Motherboard...
...;擎 X79 Extreme3 主板 (ATX 規格 : 12.0 英吋 X 8.8 英吋 , 30.5 厘米 X 22.4 厘米 ) 華擎 X79 Extreme3 X79 Extreme3 Serial ATA(SATA I/O SLI_Bridge_2S 3-Way SLI-2S1S 橋接卡 ASRock 為了在 Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit BIOS中將Storage Configuration AHCI BIOS User Manual 167 ASRock X79 Extreme3 Motherboard...