ASRock 870 EXTREME3 Annexe 814

870 Extreme3

User Manual

Version 2.0

Published March 201 1

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Specifications and information contained in this manual are furnished for informational use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this manual. With respect to the contents of this manual, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of profits, 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.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY

The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance. “Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”

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ContentsContents

Contents

ContentsContents

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Introduction

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

1.1 Package Contents..................................................................... 5

1.2 Specifications ............................................................................ 6

1.3 Motherboard Layout ................................................................. 12

1.4 I/O Panel .................................................................................... 13

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

Installation

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

Pre-installation Precautions ............................................................... 1 5

2.1 CPU Installation ......................................................................... 16

2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink ....................................... 16

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM).................................... 17

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) .......................... 19

2.5 CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireX

2.6 Surround Display Feature......................................................... 24

2.7 Jumpers Setup.......................................................................... 2 4

2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors .......................................... 25

2.9 Smart Switches........................................................................ 29

2.10 Dr. Debug .................................................................................. 3 0

2.11 Serial A T A3 (SA TA3) Hard Disks Installation............................ 34

2.12 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDs ............... 34

2.13 SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Fe ature and Operation Guide................. 35

2.14 Driver Installation Guide............................................................ 37

2.15 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / Vista

XP 64-bit With RAID Functions ................................................. 3 7

2.15.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID

2.15.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / Vista

2.16 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / Vista

XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions ............................................ 39

2.16.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID

2.16.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / Vista

2.17 Untied Overclocking Technology.............................................. 40

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Operation Guide .......... 20

64-bit / XP /

Functions .................................................................... 37

With RAID Functions..................................................... 38

Functions...................................................................... 39

Without RAID Functions................................................ 40

64-bit / XP /

64-bit

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3.3.

UEFI SUEFI S

3.3.

4.4.

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

UEFI S

ETUP UTILITY

UEFI SUEFI S

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

3.1 Introduction ............................................................................... 41

3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar ................................................................ 41

3.1.2 Navigation Keys ............................................................. 42

3.2 Main Screen.............................................................................. 42

3.3 OC Tweaker Screen................................................................. 45

3.4 Advanced Screen .................................................................... 47

3.4.1 CPU Configuration .......................................................... 48

3.4.2 South Bridge Configuration ............................................ 49

3.4.3 Storage Configuration .................................................... 50

3.4.4 Super IO Configuration ................................................... 51

3.4.5 ACPI Configuration ......................................................... 52

3.4.6 USB Configuration .......................................................... 53

3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ............................. 54

3.6 Boot Screen.............................................................................. 55

3.7 Security Screen........................................................................ 56

3.8 Exit Screen ............................................................................... 57

Software SupportSoftware Support

Software Support

Software SupportSoftware Support

4.1 Install Operating System ........................................................... 58

4.2 Support CD Information............................................................. 58

4.2.1 Running Support CD ....................................................... 58

4.2.2 Drivers Menu .................................................................. 58

4.2.3 Utilities Menu ................................................................... 58

4.2.4 Contact Information ........................................................ 58

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1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Introduction

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock 870 Extre me3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and endurance. In this manual, cha pter 1 a nd 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by-ste p guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.

Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without notice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website as well. ASRock website If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using.

www.asrock.com/support/index.asp

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1.11.1

ASRock 870 Extreme3 Motherboard

(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock 870 Extreme3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 870 Extreme3 Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield

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1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

1.2

Specifications

1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

Platform - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm

- All Solid Capacitor design

CPU - Support for Socket AM3+ processors

- Support for Socket AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X6 / X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940) / Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 / Sempron processors

- Supports 8-Core CPU

- Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 1)

- V4 + 1 Power Phase Design

- Supports CPU up to 140W

- Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM T e chnology

- FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s)

- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 2)

- Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology

Chipset - Northbridge: AMD 870

- Southbridge: AMD SB850

Memory - Dual Channel DD R3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 3)

- 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots

- Support DDR3 1866(OC)/1800(OC)/1600(OC)/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 4)

- Max. capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 5)

Expansion Slot - 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot

(Single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode)

- 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots

- 2 x PCI slots

- Supports ATITM Quad CrossFireXTM and CrossFireX

Audio - 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection

(Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec)

- Premium Blu-ray audio support

LAN - PCIE x1 Giga bit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s

- Atheros® AR8151

- Supports Wake-On-LAN

Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel

- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port

- 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port

- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port

- 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports

- 1 x eSATA3 Connector

- 2 x Ready-to-Use USB 3.0 Ports

- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)

- 1 x IEEE 1394 Port

- 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with LED

- HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 6)

SATA3 - 5 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,

RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and RAID 5), NCQ, AHCI a nd "Hot Plug" functions

USB 3.0 - 2 x USB 3.0 port by Etron EJ168A, support USB 1.0/2.0/

3.0 up to 5Gb/s

Connector - 5 x SATA3 6.0Gb/s connectors

- 1 x IR header

- 1 x COM port header

- 1 x IEEE 1394 header

- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header

- 1 x Power LED header

- CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector

- 24 pin ATX power connector

- 8 pin 12V power connector

- Front panel audio connector

- 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports)

- 1 x Dr. Debug (7-Segment Debug LED)

Smart Switch - 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with LED

- 1 x Power Switch with LED

- 1 x Reset Switch with LED

BIOS Feature - 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support

- Supports “Plug and Play”

- ACPI 1.1 Compli ance Wake Up Events

- Supports jumperfree

- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support

- CPU VID, VCCM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment

Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), AMD

OverDriveTM Utility, AMD Fusion, AMD Fusion Media Explorer, ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - OEM and Trial; Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB - Trial)

Unique Feature - ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) (see CAUTION 7)

- Instant Boot

- ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 8)

- ASRock AIWI (see CAUTION 9)

- ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 10)

- SmartView (see CAUTION 11)

- ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 12)

- Hybrid Booster:

- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 13)

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 14)

- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing

- CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer

- CPU Quiet Fan

- CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control

- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore

OS - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista

/ VistaTM 64-bit

/ XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit compliant

Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL

- ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 15)

* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com

WARNING

Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your system. It should be done at your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking.

CAUTION!

1. ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. As long as a simple switch of the UEFI option “ASRock UCC”, you can unlock the extra CPU core to enjoy an instant performance boost. When UCC feature is enabled, the dual-core or triple-core CPU will boost to the quad-core CPU, and some CPU, including quad-core CPU, can also increase L3 cache size up to 6MB, which means you can enjoy the upgrade CPU performance with a better price. Please be noted that UCC feature is supported with AM3/AM3+ CPU only, and in addition, not every AM3/AM3+ CPU can support this function because some CPU’s hidden core may be malfunctioned.

2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Plea se re ad “Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 40 for details.

3. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the installation guide of memory modules on page 17 for proper installation.

4. Whether 1866/1800/1600MHz memory speed is supported depends on the AM3/AM3+ CPU you adopt. If you want to adopt DDR3 1866/1800/1600 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on our website for the compatible memory modules. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

5. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® 7 /

Vista

/ XP. For Windows® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation.

6. For microphone input, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Ple a se check the ta ble on page 13 for proper conne ction.

7. ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is an all-in-one tool to ne-tune different system functions in a user-friendly interface, which is including Hardware Monitor, Fan Control, Overclocking, OC DNA and IES. In Hardware Monitor, it shows the major readings of your system. In Fan Control, it shows the fan speed and temperature for you to adjust. In Overclocking, you are allowed to overclock CPU frequency for optimal system performance. In OC DNA, you can save your OC settings as a profile and share with your friends. Your friends then can load the OC profile to their own system to get the same OC settings. In IES (Intelligent Energy Saver), the voltage regulator can reduce the number of output phases to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle without sacrificing computing performance. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). ASRock website:

http://www.asrock.com

8. ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM.

This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. With this utility, you can press <F6> key during the POST or press <F2> key to BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. Just launch this tool and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system.

9. To experience intuitive motion controlled ga me s is no longer only availa ble

at Wii. ASRock AIWI utility introduces a new way of PC gaming operation. ASRock AIWI is the world's first utility to turn your iPhone/iPod touch as a game joystick to control your PC games. All you have to do is just to install the ASRock AIWI utility either from ASRock official website or ASRock software support CD to your motherboard, and also download the free AIWI Lite from App store to your iPhone/iPod touch. Connecting your PC and apple devices via Bluetooth or WiFi networks, then you can start experiencing the exciting motion controlled games. Also, please do not forget to pay attention to ASRock official website regularly, we will continuously provide you the most up-do-date supported games! ASRock website:

10. If you desire a faster, less restricted way of charging your Apple devices,

such as iPhone/iPod/iPad Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solution for you - ASRock APP Charger. Simply installing the APP Charger driver, it makes your iPhone charged much quickly from your computer and up to 40% faster than before. ASRock APP Charger allows you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your PC enters into Standby mode (S1), Suspend to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). With APP Charger driver installed, you can easily enjoy the marvelous charging experience than ever. ASRock website:

11. SmartView, a new function of internet browser, is the smart start page for

IE that combines your most visited web sites, your history, your Facebook friends and your real-time newsfeed into an enhanced view for a more personal Internet experience. ASRock motherboards are exclusively equipped with the SmartView utility that helps you keep in touch with friends on-the-go. To use SmartView feature, please make sure your OS version is Windows version is IE8. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/SmartView/index.asp

12. ASRock XFast USB can boost USB storage device performance. The

performance may depend on the property of the device.

http://www.asrock.com/Feature/Aiwi/index.asp

http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp

7 / 7 64 bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64 bit, and your browser

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13. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended to perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU.

14. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the CPU a nd the heatsink when you in stall the PC system.

15. EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by European Union to define the power consumption for the completed system. According to EuP, the total AC power of the completed system shall be under 1.00W in off mode condition. To meet EuP standard, an EuP ready motherboard and an EuP ready power supply are required. According to Intel’s suggestion, the EuP ready power supply must meet the standard of 5v standby power efficiency is higher than 50% under 100 mA current consumption. For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you checking with the power supply manufacturer for more details.

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1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout

1.3 Motherboard Layout

1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout

COM1

ATX12V1

USB 3.0

PCI1

BATTERY

PCI2

PCIE2

CMOS

PCIE4

USB6_71USB8_9

AMD

870

Chipset

PCI Express2.0

ErP/EuP Ready SATA36Gb/s

1394a

28293031

CPU_FAN2

PWR_FAN1

CPU_FAN1

SOCKET AM3b

32Mb BIOS

CLRCMOS1

FRONT_1394

USB10_11

2627

24.4cm (9.6-in)

Support 8-CoreCPU

Keyboard

PS2

USB2.0 T:USB0 B:USB1

Coaxial

SPDIF

Optical

SPDIF

LAN PHY

Clr

CMOS

RJ-45LAN

USB2.0 T:U SB 0 B:USB1

IEEE1394

eSATA3

USB2.0 T:U SB 4 B:USB5

USB3.0 T:U SB 2 B:USB4

Top:

SIDE SPK

Bottom:

CTR BASS

Center:

REAR SPK

Bottom:

MIC IN

Top:

LINE IN

Center:

FRONT

HD_AUDIO1

PCIE1

AUDIO CODEC

Super

PCIE3

I/O

Designed inTaipei

HDMI_SPDIF1

IR1

870 Extreme3

HT3.0

Phenom II

AM3+

140W CPU

FSB2.6GHz

Dual Channel

DDR3 1866

AMD

SB850

Chipset

PWRBTN

FSB800

DDR3_A1(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)

RSTBTN

DDR3_A2(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)

PANEL1

PLED1

PLEDPWRBTN

HDLED RESET

FSB800

DDR3_B1(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)

RoHS

DDR3_B2(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)

30.5cm (12.0-in)

CHA_FAN1

CHA_FAN2

CHA_FAN3

SATA3_4_5

SATA3_2_3

SATA3_1

Dr.

Debug

SPEAKER1

20 21

1 A TX 12V Power Connector (A TX12V1) 22 System Panel Header (PANEL1, White) 2 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 23 Reset Switch (RSTBTN) 3 AM3+ CPU Socket 24 Power Switch (PWRBT N) 4 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 25 Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header 5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) (FRONT_1394, White) 6 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 26 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 7 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 27 USB 2.0 Header (USB10_11, Blue)

(Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; Blue) 28 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue)

8 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 29 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue)

(Dual Channel: DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2; White) 30 Serial Port Connector (COM1) 9 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 31 PCI Slot (PCI2) 10 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 32 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 11 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 33 HDMI_SPDIF Header 12 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3) (HDMI_SPDIF1, White) 13 Northbridge Controller 34 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE4; Blue) 14 SPI Flash Memory (32Mb) 35 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE3; White) 15 Southbridge Controller 36 PCI Slot (PCI1) 16 SA TA3 Connector (SA T A3_4_5, White) 37 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2; Blue) 17 SA T A3 Connector (SA T A3_2_3, White) 3 8 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1; White) 18 SA T A3 Conne ctor (SA TA3_1, White) 39 Front Panel Audio Header 1 9 Dr. Debug (LED) (HD_AUDIO1, White) 20 Power LED Header (PLED1) 21 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, White)

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1.41.4

1.4

1.41.4

I/O PI/O P

I/O P

I/O PI/O P

anelanel

anel

anelanel

ACT/LINK LED

SPEED LED

1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 10 USB 3.0 Port (USB24)

* 2 LAN RJ-45 Port 11 IEEE 1394 Port (IEEE 1394)

3 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45) *** 12 eSATA3 Connector 4 Side Speaker (Gray) 1 3 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 5 Rear Speaker (Black) 14 Clear CMOS Switch (CLRCBTN) 6 Central / Bass (Orange) 15 Optical SPDIF Out Port 7 Line In (Light Blue) 16 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port

** 8 Front Speaker (Lime) 17 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)

9 Microphone (Pink)

* There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

Activity/Link LED SPEED LED

Status Description Status Description

LAN Port LED Indications

Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection On Link Green 1Gbps connection

LAN Port

** If you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”.

See the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use.

TABLE f or Audio Output Conne ction

Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Line In

(No. 8) (No. 5) (No. 6) (No. 7) 2 V -- -- -4VV---6VVV-8VVVV

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To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front

panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will find “Mixer” tool on your system. Please select “Mixer ToolBox” , click “Enable playback multi-streaming”, and click

“ok”. Choose “2CH”, “4CH”, “6CH”, or “8CH” and then you are allowed to select “Realtek HDA Primary output” to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output” to use front panel audio.

*** eSATA3 connector supports SATA Gen3 in cable 1M.

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2.2.

InstallationInstallation

Installation

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

This is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions

Pre-installation Precautions

Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.

2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle components.

3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.

4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component.

5. When pla cing screws into the screw hole s to se cure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.

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2.12.1

CPU InstallationCPU Installation

2.1

CPU Installation

2.12.1

CPU InstallationCPU Installation

Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90

angle.

Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU corner with

the golden triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle.

Step 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.

The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to avoid bending of the pins.

Step 4. When the CPU is in place, press it firmly on the socket while you push

down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked.

Lever 90° Up

CPU Golden Triangle

Socker Corner Small Triangle

STEP 1: Lift Up The Socket Lever

2.22.2

Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.2

Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

2.22.2

Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

STEP 2 / STEP 3: Match The CPU Golden Triangle To The Socket Corner Small Triangle

STEP 4: Push Down And Lock The Socket Lever

After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 12, No. 6). For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and the heatsink.

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2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chiptype) DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other words, you have to install identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel A (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1; Blue slots; see p.12 No.7) or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2; White slots; see p.12 No.8), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be activated. This motherboard also allows you to install four DDR3 DIMMs for dual channel configuration, a nd please install iden- tical DDR3 DIMMs in all four slots. You may refer to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below.

Dual Channel Memory Configurations

DDR3_A1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_B2

(Blue Slot) (White Slot) (Blue Slot) (White Slot) (1) Populated - Populated (2) - Populated - Populated (3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated

* For the configuration (3), please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four

slots.

1. Please install the memory module into the white slot (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2) for the first priority.

2. If you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibility and reliability, it is recommended to install them in the slots of the same color. In other words, install them either in the set of blue slots (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1), or in the set of white slots (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2).

3. If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed in the DDR3 DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology.

4. If a pair of memory modules is NOT installed in the same Dual Channel, for example, installing a pair of memory modules in DDR3_A1 and DDR3_A2, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology .

5. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into DDR3 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.

6. If you adopt DDR3 1866/1800/1600 memory modules on this motherboard, it is recommended to install them on DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2 slots.

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Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

Installing a DIMM

Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components.

Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break

on the slot.

notch break

notch

break

The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.

Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully

sna p back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

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