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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.

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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Motherboard Layout

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1	ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)	22	System Panel Header (PANEL1, White)
2	Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1)	23	Reset Switch (RSTBTN)
3	AM3+ CPU Socket	24	Power Switch (PWRBTN)
4	CPU Heatsink Retention Module	25	Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header
5	CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2)		(FRONT_1394, White)
6	CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)	26	SPI Flash Memory (32Mb)
7	Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2)	27	USB 2.0 Header (USB10_11, Blue)
8	2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots	28	Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
	(Dual Channel A: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; Blue)	29	SB 2.0 Header (USB8_9, Blue)
9	2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots	30	SB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue)
	(Dual Channel B: DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2; White)	31	Serial Port Connector (COM1)
10	ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)	32	Infrared Module Header (IR1)
11	Northbridge Controller	33	HDMI_SPDIF Header
12	Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3)		(HDMI_SPDIF1, White)
13	Southbridge Controller	34	Front Panel Audio Header
14	SATA3 Connector (SATAIII_3, White)		(HD_AUDIO1, White)
15	SATA3 Connector (SATAIII_4, White)	35	PCI Slots (PCI2-3)
16	SATA3 Connector (SATAIII_2, White)	36	PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3; Blue)
17	SATA3 Connector (SATAIII_1, White)	37	PCI Slot (PCI1)
18	SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5, White)	38	PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2; Blue)
19	Dr. Debug (LED)	39	PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1; White)
20	Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, White)	40	Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
21	Power LED Header (PLED1)

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I/O Panel

1	USB 2.0 Ports (USB45)	10	Microphone (Pink)
2	VGA/D-Sub Port	11	USB 3.0 Port (USB01)
3	USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)	12	IEEE 1394 Port (IEEE 1394)
* 4	LAN RJ-45 Port	*** 13	eSATA3 Connector
5	Central / Bass (Orange)	14	Clear CMOS Switch (CLRCBTN)
6	Rear Speaker (Black)	15	VGA/HDMI Port
7	Optical SPDIF Out Port	16	VGA/DVI-D Port
8	Line In (Light Blue)	17	PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)

**9 Front Speaker (Lime)

*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				SPEED LED		ACT/LINK	SPEED
						LED	LED
Status	Description		Status		Description
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 for Audio Output Connection

Audio Output Channels	Front Speaker	Rear Speaker	Central / Bass	Line In
	(No. 9)	(No. 6)	(No. 5)	or
				Side Speaker
				(No. 8)
2	V	--	--	--
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.

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

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1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock 880G Pro3 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 880G Pro3 Motherboard

(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock 880G Pro3 Quick Installation Guide

ASRock 880G Pro3 Support CD

2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)

1 x I/O Panel Shield

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1.2Specifications

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)
	- 4 + 1 Power Phase Design
	- Supports CPU up to 140W
	- Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM Technology
	- 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 880G
	- Southbridge: AMD SB850
Memory	- Dual Channel DDR3 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
	(PCIE2 @ x16 mode; PCIE3 @ x4 mode)
	- 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot
	- 3 x PCI slots
	- Supports ATITM Quad CrossFireXTM, CrossFireXTM and Hybrid
	CrossFireXTM
Graphics	- Integrated AMD Radeon HD 4250 graphics
	- DX10.1 class iGPU, Shader Model 4.1
	- Max. shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 6)
	- Three VGA Output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI
	- Supports HDMI Technology with max. resolution up to
	1920x1200 (1080P)
	- Supports Dual-link DVI with max. resolution up to 2560x1600
	@ 75Hz
	- Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 2048x1536
	@ 85Hz
	- Supports HDCP function with DVI and HDMI ports

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	- Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback
	with DVI and HDMI ports
Audio	- 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection
	(Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec)
	- Premium Blu-ray audio support
LAN	- PCIE x1 Gigabit 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 VGA/D-Sub Port
	- 1 x VGA/DVI-D Port
	- 1 x HDMI Port
	- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
	- 4 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: Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/Line in/
	Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 7)
SATA3	- 5 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0,
	RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and RAID 5), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug"
	functions
USB 3.0	- 2 x USB 3.0 ports 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

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BIOS Feature	- 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support
	- Supports “Plug and Play”
	- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events
	- Supports jumperfree
	- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
	- CPU, VCCM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment
Support CD	- Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), AMD
	OverDriveTM Utility, AMD Live! Explorer, AMD Fusion, 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 8)
	- Instant Boot
	- ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 9)
	- ASRock AIWI (see CAUTION 10)
	- ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 11)
	- SmartView (see CAUTION 12)
	- ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 13)
	- Hybrid Booster:
	- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 14)
	- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 15)
	- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)
	- Turbo 40 / Turbo 50 GPU Overclocking
	- Turbo UCC
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 / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit
	/ XP / XP 64-bit compliant
Certifications	- FCC, CE, WHQL
	- ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)
	(see CAUTION 16)

* 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.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. Please read “Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 38 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 14 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 / VistaTM / XP. For Windows® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation.

6.The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor and is subject to change. Please check AMD website for the latest information.

7.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.

8.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

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9.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.

10.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

11.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

12.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

13.ASRock XFast USB can boost USB storage device performance. The performance may depend on the property of the device.

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14.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.

15.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.

16.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 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 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
	CPU Golden Triangle
	Socker Corner
	Small Triangle
STEP 1:	STEP 2 / STEP 3:	STEP 4:
Lift Up The Socket Lever	Match The CPU Golden Triangle	Push Down And Lock
	To The Socket Corner Small	The Socket Lever
	Triangle

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. 6 or CPU_FAN2, see Page 2, No. 5). 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.8) or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel B (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2; White slots; see p.2 No.9), 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

			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. 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
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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 3 PCI slots and 3 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, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support CrossFireXTM function.

PCIE3 (PCIE x16 slot; Blue) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support

CrossFireXTM function.

1.In single VGA card mode, it is recommended to install a PCI Express x16 graphics card on PCIE2 slot.

2.In CrossFireXTM mode, please install PCI Express x16 graphics cards on PCIE2 and PCIE3 slots.

3.Please connect a chassis fan to motherboard chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3) when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.

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.

VGA/D-Sub port

		VGA/DVI-D port	HDMI port
	2. If you have installed onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system
	already, you can freely enjoy the benefits of dual monitor function after your
	system boots. If you haven’t installed onboard VGA driver yet, please install
	onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system and restart your
	computer. Then you can start to use dual monitor function on this motherboard.
		1. DVI-D and HDMI ports cannot function at the same time. When one of
		them is enabled, the other one will be disabled.
		2. When you playback HDCP-protected video from Blu-ray (BD) or
		HD-DVD disc, the content will be displayed only in one of the two
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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 cards on PCIE2 and PCIE3 slots. 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 cards on PCIE2 and PCIE3 slots.

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, four, five and six.

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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, four, five and six.

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.

Vendor	Chipset	Model	Driver
ATI	RADEON HD2400XT	POWERCOLOR HD2400 XT	Support CD 8.71
		256MB DDR3
	RADEON HD3450	POWERCOLOR AX3450	Support CD 8.71
		256MD2-S

Enjoy the benefit of ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM

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.

ATI Catalyst Control Center

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Step 7. Double-click “ATI Catalyst Control Center”. Click “View”, click “CrossFireTM”, and then select the option “Enable CrossFireTM”.

View

CrossFireTM		Enable CrossFireTM

Step 8. Click “Yes” to continue.

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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2.7CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide

This motherboard supports CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM feature. CrossFireXTM technology offers the most advantageous means available of combining multiple high performance Graphics Processing Units (GPU) in a single PC. Combining a range of different operating modes with intelligent software design and an innovative interconnect mechanism, CrossFireXTM enables the highest possible level of performance and image quality in any 3D application. Currently CrossFireXTM feature is supported with Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 / VistaTM / 7 OS. Quad CrossFireXTM feature are supported with Windows® VistaTM / 7 OS only. Please check AMD website for ATITM CrossFireXTM driver updates.

1.If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will not see the performance benefits of CrossFireXTM. All three CrossFireXTM components, a CrossFireXTM Ready graphics card, a CrossFireXTM Ready motherboard and a CrossFireXTM Edition co-processor graphics card, must be installed correctly to benefit from the CrossFireXTM multi-GPU platform.

2.If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireXTM Edition card with a 16-pipe card, both cards will operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireXTM mode.

2.7.1Graphics Card Setup

Different CrossFireXTM cards may require different methods to enable CrossFireXTM feature. In below procedures, we use Radeon HD 3870 as the example graphics card. For other CrossFireXTM cards that ATITM has released or will release in the future, please refer to ATITM graphics card manuals for detailed installation guide.

Step 1. Insert one Radeon graphics card into PCIE2 slot and the other Radeon graphics card to PCIE3 slot. Make sure that the cards are properly seated on the slots.

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Step 2. Connect two Radeon graphics cards by installing CrossFire Bridge on CrossFire Bridge Interconnects on the top of Radeon graphics cards. (CrossFire Bridge is provided with the graphics card you purchase, not bundled with this motherboard. Please refer to your graphics card vendor for details.)

CrossFire Bridge

or

Step 3. Connect the DVI monitor cable to the DVI connector on the Radeon graphics card on PCIE2 slot. (You may use the DVI to D-Sub adapter to convert the DVI connector to D-Sub interface, and then connect the D-Sub monitor cable to the DVI to D-Sub adapter.)

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2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup

Step 1. Power on your computer and boot into OS.

Step 2. Remove the ATITM driver if you have any VGA driver installed in your system.

The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation. Please check AMD website for ATITM driver updates.

Step 3. Install the required drivers to your system.

For Windows® XP OS:

A.ATITM recommends Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher to be installed (If you have Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or higher installed in your system, there is no need to download it again):

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx

B.You must have Microsoft .NET Framework installed prior to downloading and installing the CATALYST Control Center. Please check Microsoft website for details.

For Windows® 7 / VistaTM OS:

Install the CATALYST Control Center. Please check AMD website for details. Step 4. Restart your computer.

Step 5. Install the VGA card drivers to your system, and restart your computer. Then you will find “ATI Catalyst Control Center” on your Windows® taskbar.

ATI Catalyst Control Center

Step 6. Double-click “ATI Catalyst Control Center”. Click “View”, select “CrossFireXTM”, and then check the item “Enable CrossFireXTM”. Select “2 GPUs” and click “Apply” (if you install two Radeon graphics cards).

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Although you have selected the option “Enable CrossFireTM”, the CrossFireXTM function may not work actually. Your computer will automatically reboot. After restarting your computer, please confirm whether the option “Enable CrossFireTM” in “ATI Catalyst Control Center” is selected or not; if not, please select it again, and then you are able to enjoy the benefit of CrossFireXTM feature.

Step 7. You can freely enjoy the benefit of CrossFireXTM or Quad CrossFireXTM feature.

*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 CrossFireXTM technology, please check AMD website for updates and details.

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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.

Jumper	Setting
Clear CMOS Jumper
(CLRCMOS1)
(see p.2, No. 28)	Default Clear CMOS

Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. The data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. However, please do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do the clear-CMOS action.

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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!

Serial ATA3 Connectors

(SATAIII_1: see p.2, No. 17) (SATAIII_2: see p.2, No. 16) (SATAIII_3: see p.2, No. 14) (SATAIII_4: see p.2, No. 15) (SATA3_5: see p.2,No. 18)

Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable

(Optional)

USB 2.0 Headers

(9-pin USB10_11)

(see p.2 No. 27)

(9-pin USB8_9)

(see p.2 No. 29)

(9-pin USB6_7)

(see p.2 No. 30)

Infrared Module Header

(5-pin IR1)

(see p.2 No. 32)

SATAIII_3	SATAIII_4
SATAIII_1	SATAIII_2
	SATA3_5

These five Serial ATA3

(SATA3) connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices. The current SATA3 interface allows up to

6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.

Either end of the SATA data cable can be connected to the SATA3 hard disk or the SATA3 connector on this motherboard.

Besides four default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are three USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB 2.0 ports.

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This header supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module.

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Front Panel Audio Header	This is an interface for the front
(9-pin HD_AUDIO1)	panel audio cable that allows
(see p.2, No. 34)	convenient connection and
	control of audio devices.

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”.

System Panel Header	This header accommodates
(9-pin PANEL1)	several system front panel
(see p.2 No. 22)	functions.

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Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.

PWRBTN (Power Switch):

Connect to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch.

RESET (Reset Switch):

Connect to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.

PLED (System Power LED):

Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the sys-tem is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5).

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HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED):

Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The

LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data.

The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assign-ments are matched correctly.

Power LED Header			Please connect the chassis
(3-pin PLED1)			power LED to this header to
(see p.2 No. 21)			indicate system power status.
			The LED is on when the system
			is operating. The LED keeps
			blinking in S1 state. The LED is
			off in S3/S4 state or S5 state
			(power off).
Chassis Speaker Header			Please connect the chassis
(4-pin SPEAKER 1)			speaker to this header.
(see p.2 No. 20)
Chassis and Power Fan Connectors			Please connect the fan cables
(4-pin CHA_FAN1)			to the fan connectors and
(see p.2 No. 40)			match the black wire to the
			ground pin. CHA_FAN1/2/3 fan
(3-pin CHA_FAN2)			speed can be controlled through
(see p.2 No. 7)			UEFI or AXTU utility.
(3-pin CHA_FAN3)
(see p.2 No. 12)
(3-pin PWR_FAN1)
(see p.2 No. 2)
CPU Fan Connectors			Please connect the CPU fan
(4-pin CPU_FAN1)			cable to the connector and
(see p.2 No. 6)			match the black wire to the
			ground pin.
1	2	3	4

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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

3-Pin Fan Installation

(3-pin CPU_FAN2)

(see p.2 No. 5)

ATX Power Connector		12	24	Please connect an ATX power
(24-pin ATXPWR1)				supply to this connector.
(see p.2 No. 10)
		1	13
	Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector,				12	24
	it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply.
	To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power
	supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13.
				20-PinATX Power Supply Installation 1		13
ATX 12V Power Connector		8	5	Please connect an ATX 12V
				power supply to this connector.
(8-pin ATX12V1)		4	1

(see p.2 No. 1)

Though this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, it can still work if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX 12V power supply. To use the 4-pin ATX power

supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 5. 8		5
	4-PinATX 12V Power Supply Installation 4	1
IEEE 1394 Header	Besides one default IEEE 1394
(9-pin FRONT_1394)	port on the I/O panel, there is one
(see p.2 No. 25)	IEEE 1394 header
	(FRONT_1394) on this
	motherboard. This IEEE 1394
	header can support one IEEE
	1394 port.

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