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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.
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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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Motherboard Layout
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CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) |
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SATAII Connector (SATAII_2 (PORT 1), Blue) |
2 |
ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) |
19 |
SATAII Connector (SATAII_1 (PORT 0), Blue) |
3 |
CPU Heatsink Retention Module |
20 |
System Panel Header (PANEL1, White) |
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AM3+ CPU Socket |
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Chassis Speaker Header |
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2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots |
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(SPEAKER 1, White) |
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(Dual Channel A: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; Blue) |
22 |
USB 2.0 Header (USB10_11, Blue) |
6 |
2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots |
23 |
Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) |
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(Dual Channel B: DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2; White) |
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SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1, White) |
7 |
ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) |
25 |
SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2, White) |
8 |
Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) |
26 |
Infrared Module Header (IR1) |
9 |
Consumer Infrared Module Header (CIR1) |
27 |
Serial Port Connector (COM1) |
10 |
Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) |
28 |
PCI Slots (PCI1-2) |
11 |
USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) |
29 |
PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2; Blue) |
12 |
USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue) |
30 |
PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1; White) |
13 |
Southbridge Controller |
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Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) |
14 |
SPI Flash Memory (32Mb) |
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Front Panel Audio Header |
15 |
SATAII Connector (SATAII_5 (PORT 4), Blue) |
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(HD_AUDIO1, White) |
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SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT 3), Blue) |
33 |
Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) |
17 |
SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT 2), Blue) |
34 |
Northbridge Controller |
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I/O Panel
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USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) |
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Front Speaker (Lime) |
2 |
VGA/D-Sub Port |
10 |
Microphone (Pink) |
3 |
USB 2.0 Ports (USB45) |
11 |
USB 3.0 Ports (USB01) |
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LAN RJ-45 Port |
12 |
eSATA2 Connector (eSATA1) |
5 |
Central / Bass (Orange) |
13 |
HDMI Port |
6 |
Rear Speaker (Black) |
14 |
VGA/DVI-D Port |
7 |
Optical SPDIF Out Port |
15 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) |
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8Line In (Light Blue)
*There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
LAN Port LED Indications
Activity/Link LED |
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SPEED LED |
ACT/LINK |
SPEED |
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LED |
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Status |
Description |
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Status |
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Description |
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Off |
No Link |
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Off |
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10Mbps connection |
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Blinking |
Data Activity |
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Orange |
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100Mbps connection |
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On |
Link |
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Green |
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1Gbps connection |
LAN Port |
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**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 for Audio Output Connection
Audio Output Channels |
Front Speaker |
Rear Speaker |
Central / Bass |
Line In or |
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(No. 9) |
(No. 6) |
(No. 5) |
Side Speaker |
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(No. 8) |
2 |
V |
-- |
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-- |
4 |
V |
V |
-- |
-- |
6 |
V |
V |
V |
-- |
8 |
V |
V |
V |
V |
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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.
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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock 880GMH/U3S3 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, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step 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 http://www.asrock.com
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
1.1Package Contents
ASRock 880GMH/U3S3 Motherboard
(Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.0-in, 24.4 cm x 22.9 cm) ASRock 880GMH/U3S3 Quick Installation Guide
ASRock 880GMH/U3S3 Support CD
2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
1 x I/O Panel Shield
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1.2Specifications
Platform |
- Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.0-in, 24.4 cm x 22.9 cm |
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- All Solid Capacitor design |
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CPU |
- Support for Socket AM3+ processors |
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- Support for Socket AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X6 / |
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X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940) / Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 / |
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Sempron processors |
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- Supports 8-Core CPU |
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- Supports AMD OverDriveTM with ACC feature (Advanced |
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Clock Calibration) |
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- Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM Technology |
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- FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s) |
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- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 1) |
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- Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology |
Chipset |
- Northbridge: AMD 880G |
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- Southbridge: AMD SB710 |
Memory |
- Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2) |
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- 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots |
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- Support DDR3 1866(OC)/1800(OC)/1600(OC)/1333/1066/800 |
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non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 3) |
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- Max. capacity of system memory: 32GB (see CAUTION 4) |
Expansion Slot |
- 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue @ x16 mode) |
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- 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot |
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- 2 x PCI slots |
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- Supports ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM |
Graphics |
- Integrated AMD Radeon HD 4250 graphics |
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- DX10.1 class iGPU, Shader Model 4.1 |
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- Max. shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 5) |
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- Three VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI |
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- Supports HDMI Technology with max. resolution up to |
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1920x1200 (1080P) |
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- Supports Dual-link DVI with max. resolution up to 2560x1600 |
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@ 75Hz |
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- Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 2048x1536 |
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@ 85Hz |
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- Supports HDCP function with DVI and HDMI ports |
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- Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback |
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with DVI and HDMI ports |
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Audio |
- 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection |
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(Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec) |
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- Premium Blu-ray audio support |
LAN |
- PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s |
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- Atheros® AR8151 |
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- Supports Wake-On-LAN |
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Rear Panel I/O |
I/O Panel |
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- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port |
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- 1 x VGA/D-Sub Port |
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- 1 x VGA/DVI-D Port |
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- 1 x HDMI Port |
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- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port |
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- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports |
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- 1 x eSATA2 Connector |
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- 2 x Ready-to-Use USB 3.0 Ports |
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- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) |
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- HD Audio Jack: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in/ |
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Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 6) |
SATA3 |
- 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by ASMedia ASM1061, |
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support NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions |
USB 3.0 |
- 2 x USB 3.0 ports by ASMedia ASM1042, support USB |
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1.0/2.0/3.0 up to 5Gb/s |
Connector |
- 5 x SATA2 3.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, |
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RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" |
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functions |
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- 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors |
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- 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) |
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- 1 x IR header |
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- 1 x CIR header |
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- 1 x COM port header |
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- CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector |
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- 24 pin ATX power connector |
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- 4 pin 12V power connector |
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- CD in header |
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- Front panel audio connector |
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- 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) |
BIOS Feature |
- 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support |
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- Supports “Plug and Play” |
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- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events |
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- Supports jumperfree |
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- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support |
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- VCCM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment |
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Support CD |
- Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), AMD |
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OverDriveTM Utility, AMD Live! Explorer, AMD Fusion, ASRock |
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Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - OEM and Trial; |
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Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB - Trial) |
Unique Feature |
- ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) (see CAUTION 7) |
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- Instant Boot |
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- ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 8) |
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- ASRock AIWI (see CAUTION 9) |
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- ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 10) |
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- SmartView (see CAUTION 11) |
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- ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 12) |
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- Hybrid Booster: |
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- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 13) |
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- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 14) |
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- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) |
Hardware |
- CPU Temperature Sensing |
Monitor |
- Chassis Temperature Sensing |
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- CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer |
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- CPU Quiet Fan |
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- CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control |
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- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore |
OS |
- Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit |
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/ XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit compliant |
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Certifications |
- FCC, CE, WHQL |
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- ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) |
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(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.
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CAUTION!
1.This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 30 for details.
2.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 14 for proper installation.
3.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
4.Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® 7 / VistaTM / XP. For Windows® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation.
5.The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor and is subject to change. Please check AMD website for the latest information.
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. Please check the table on page 3 for proper connection.
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.
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9.To experience intuitive motion controlled games is no longer only available 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: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/Aiwi/index.asp
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: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp
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® 7 / 7 64 bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64 bit, and your browser 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.
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 and the heatsink when you install the PC system.
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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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2.Installation
This is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6-in x 9.0-in, 24.4 cm x 22.9 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
Pre-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 placing screws into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.
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2.1CPU Installation
Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90o 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 |
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CPU Golden Triangle |
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Socker Corner |
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Small Triangle |
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STEP 1: |
STEP 2 / STEP 3: |
STEP 4: |
Lift Up The Socket Lever |
Match The CPU Golden Triangle |
Push Down And Lock |
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To The Socket Corner Small |
The Socket Lever |
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Triangle |
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2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
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 2, No. 1). 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)
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.2 No.5) or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2; White slots; see p.2 No.6), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be activated. This motherboard also allows you to install four DDR3 DIMMs for dual channel configuration, and please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four slots. You may refer to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below.
Dual Channel Memory Configurations
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DDR3_A1 |
DDR3_B1 |
DDR3_A2 |
DDR3_B2 |
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(Blue Slot) |
(Blue Slot) |
(White Slot) |
(White Slot) |
(1) |
Populated |
Populated |
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(2) |
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Populated |
Populated |
(3)* |
Populated |
Populated |
Populated |
Populated |
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*For the configuration (3), please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four slots.
1.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).
2.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.
3.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 .
4.It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into DDR3 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
5.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 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.
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 snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
There are 2 PCI slots and 2 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
PCI Slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface.
PCIE Slots:
PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot; White) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card and SATA2 card.
PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Blue) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards.
Installing an expansion card
Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.
Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).
Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws for later use.
Step 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot.
Step 5. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws. Step 6. Replace the system cover.
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2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features
Dual Monitor Feature
This motherboard supports dual monitor feature. With the internal VGA output support (DVI-D, D-Sub and HDMI), you can easily enjoy the benefits of dual monitor feature without installing any add-on VGA card to this motherboard. This motherboard also provides independent display controllers for DVI-D, D-Sub and HDMI to support dual VGA output so that DVI-D, D-sub and HDMI can drive same or different display contents.
To enable dual monitor feature, please follow the below steps:
1.Connect DVI-D monitor cable to VGA/DVI-D port on the I/O panel, connect D-Sub monitor cable to VGA/D-Sub port on the I/O panel, or connect HDMI monitor cable to HDMI port on the I/O panel.
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Surround Display Feature
This motherboard supports surround display upgrade. With the internal VGA output support (DVI-D, D-Sub and HDMI) and external add-on PCI Express VGA cards, you can easily enjoy the benefits of surround display feature.
Please refer to the following steps to set up a surround display environment:
1.Install the ATITM PCI Express VGA card on PCIE2 slot. Please refer to page 16 for proper expansion card installation procedures for details.
2.Connect DVI-D monitor cable to VGA/DVI-D port on the I/O panel, connect D-Sub monitor cable to VGA/D-Sub port on the I/O panel, or connect HDMI monitor cable to HDMI port on the I/O panel. Then connect other monitor cables to the corresponding connectors of the add-on PCI Express VGA card on PCIE2 slot.
3.Boot your system. Press <F2> to enter UEFI setup. Enter “Share Memory” option to adjust the memory capability to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB] [256MB] or [512MB] to enable the function of VGA/D-sub. Please make sure that the value you select is less than the total capability of the system memory. If you do not adjust the UEFI setup, the default value of “Share Memory”, [Auto], will disable VGA/D-Sub function when the add-on VGA card is inserted to this motherboard.
4.Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI Express VGA card driver to your system. If you have installed the drivers already, there is no need to install them again.
5.Set up a multi-monitor display.
For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS:
Right click the desktop, choose “Properties”, and select the “Settings” tab so that you can adjust the parameters of the multi-monitor according to the steps below.
A.Click the “Identify” button to display a large number on each monitor.
B.Right-click the display icon in the Display Properties dialog that you wish to be your primary monitor, and then select “Primary”. When you use multiple monitors with your card, one monitor will always be Primary, and all additional monitors will be designated as Secondary.
C.Select the display icon identified by the number 2.
D.Click “Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor”.
E.Right-click the display icon and select “Attached”, if necessary.
F.Set the “Screen Resolution” and “Color Quality” as appropriate for the second monitor. Click “Apply” or “OK” to apply these new values.
G.Repeat steps C through E for the diaplay icon identified by the number one, two, three and four.
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For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS:
Right click the desktop, choose “Personalize”, and select the “Display Settings” tab so that you can adjust the parameters of the multi-monitor according to the steps below.
A.Click the number ”2” icon.
B.Click the items “This is my main monitor” and “Extend the desktop onto this monitor”.
C.Click “OK” to save your change.
D.Repeat steps A through C for the display icon identified by the number three and four.
6.Use Surround Display. Click and drag the display icons to positions representing the physical setup of your monitors that you would like to use. The placement of display icons determines how you move items from one monitor to another.
HDCP Function
HDCP function is supported on this motherboard. To use HDCP function with this motherboard, you need to adopt the monitor that supports HDCP function as well. Therefore, you can enjoy the superior display quality with high-definition HDCP encryption contents. Please refer to below instruction for more details about HDCP function.
What is HDCP?
HDCP stands for High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection, a specification developed by Intel® for protecting digital entertainment content that uses the DVI interface. HDCP is a copy protection scheme to eliminate the possibility of intercepting digital data midstream between the video source, or transmitter - such as a computer, DVD player or set-top box - and the digital display, or receiver - such as a monitor, television or projector. In other words, HDCP specification is designed to protect the integrity of content as it is being transmitted.
Products compatible with the HDCP scheme such as DVD players, satellite and cable HDTV set-top-boxes, as well as few entertainment PCs requires a secure connection to a compliant display. Due to the increase in manufacturers employing HDCP in their equipment, it is highly recommended that the HDTV or LCD monitor you purchase is compatible.
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2.6ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Operation Guide
This motherboard supports ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM feature. ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM brings multi-GPU performance capabilities by enabling an AMD 880G integrated graphics processor and a discrete graphics processor to operate simultaneously with combined output to a single display for blisteringly-fast frame rates. Currently, ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM Technology is only supported with Windows® VistaTM / 7 OS, and is not available with Windows® XP OS. In the future, ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM may be supported with Windows® XP OS.
What does an ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM system include?
An ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM system includes an ATITM RadeonTM 2400 or ATITM RadeonTM 3450 series graphics processor and a motherboard based on an AMD 880G integrated chipset, all operating in a Windows® VistaTM / 7 environment. Please refer to below PCI Express graphics card support list for ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM. For the future update of more compatible PCI Express graphics cards, please visit our website for further information.
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POWERCOLOR HD2400 XT |
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Step 1. Install one compatible PCI Express graphics card to PCIE2 slot (blue). For the proper installation procedures, please refer to section “Expansion Slots”.
Step 2. Connect the monitor cable to the correspondent connector on the PCI Express graphics card on PCIE2 slot.
Step 3. Boot your system. Press <F2> to enter UEFI setup. Enter “Advanced” screen, and enter “North Bridge Configuration”. Then set the option “Surround View” to [Enabled].
Step 4. Boot into OS. Please remove the ATITM driver if you have any VGA driver installed in your system.
Step 5. Install the onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system for both the onboard VGA and the discrete graphics card.
Step 6. Restart your computer. Then you will find “ATI Catalyst Control Center” on your Windows® taskbar.
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Step 7. Double-click “ATI Catalyst Control Center”. Click “View”, click “CrossFireTM”, and then select the option “Enable CrossFireTM”.
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Step 9. Click “OK” to save your change.
Step 10. Reboot your system. Then you can freely enjoy the benefit of HybridTM CrossFireXTM feature.
*Hybrid CrossFireXTM appearing here is a registered trademark of ATITM Technologies Inc., and is used only for identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe.
*For further information of ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM technology, please check AMD website for up dates and details.
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2.7ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide
ASRock Smart Remote is only used for ASRock motherboard with CIR header. Please refer to below procedures for the quick installation and usage of ASRock Smart Remote.
Step1. Find the CIR header located next to the USB 2.0 header on ASRock motherboard.
USB 2.0 header (9-pin, blue)
CIR header (4-pin, white)
Step2. Connect the front USB cable to the USB 2.0 header (as below, pin 1-5) and the CIR header. Please
make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.
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Step3. Install Multi-Angle CIR Receiver to the front USB port. If Multi-Angle CIR
Receiver cannot successfully receive the infrared signals from MCE Remote Controller, please try to install it to the other front USB port.
3 CIR sensors in different angles
1.Only one of the front USB port can support CIR function. When the CIR function is enabled, the other port will remain USB function.
2.Multi-Angle CIR Receiver is used for front USB only. Please do not use the rear USB bracket to connect it on the rear panel. Multi-Angle CIR Receiver can receive the multi-direction infrared signals (top, down and front), which is compatible with most of the chassis on the market.
3.The Multi-Angle CIR Receiver does not support Hot-Plug function. Please install it before you boot the system.
*ASRock Smart Remote is only supported by some of ASRock motherboards. Please refer to ASRock website for the motherboard support list: http://www.asrock.com
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2.8Jumpers Setup
The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “Open”. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1
and pin2 are “Short” when jumper cap is Short Open placed on these 2 pins.
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2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors
Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard!
Primary IDE connector (Blue)
(39-pin IDE1, see p.2 No. 8)
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80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable
Note: Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendor for the details.
Serial ATAII Connectors
(SATAII_1 (PORT 0):
see p.2, No. 19)
(SATAII_2 (PORT 1):
see p.2, No. 18)
(SATAII_3 (PORT 2): see p.2, No. 17) (SATAII_4 (PORT 3): see p.2, No. 16) (SATAII_5 (PORT 4): see p.2, No. 15)
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SATAII 3 (PORT 2) |
SATAII 4 (PORT 3) SATAII 5 (PORT 4) |
These five Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support SATAII
or SATA hard disk for internal storage devices. The current SATAII interface allows up to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
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1.High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual to install your system.
2.If you use AC’97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio header as below:
A.Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L.
B.Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to OUT2_L.
C.Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND).
D.MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for HD audio panel only. You don’t need to connect them for AC’97 audio panel.
E.To activate the front mic.
For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS:
Select “Mixer”. Select “Recorder”. Then click “FrontMic”. For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS:
Go to the "FrontMic" Tab in the Realtek Control panel. Adjust “Recording Volume”.
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Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this
motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3.
Pin 1-3 Connected 
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2.10 Driver Installation Guide
To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your optical drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. Please follow the order from up to bottom side to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly.
2.11 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM /
VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions
If you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit on your SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please refer to the document at the following path in the Support CD for detailed procedures:
..\ RAID Installation Guide
Please be noted that currently SATA3 connectors do not support RAID functions. If you want to use RAID functions, please use SATAII connectors.
2.12 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM /
VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-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 SATAII / SATA3 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below procedures according to the OS you install.
2.12.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions
If you want to install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit on your SATAII / SATA3 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps.
Using SATAII / SATA3 HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions (IDE mode)
STEP 1: Set up UEFI.
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B.Set the “SATA Mode” option to [IDE] for SATAII HDDs.
Set the “ASM1061 SATA3 Operation Mode” option to [IDE] for SATA3 HDDs.
STEP 2: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.
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2.12.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions
If you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on your SATAII / SATA3 HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps.
Using SATAII / SATA3 HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions (IDE mode) STEP 1: Set up UEFI.
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STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system.
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STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system.
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2.13 Untied Overclocking Technology
This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter “Overclock Mode” option of UEFI setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [Manual]. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment.
Please refer to the warning on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology.
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