ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX, 960GM-S3 FX Owner's Manual

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960GM-GS3 FX /

960GM-S3 FX

User Manual

Version 1.0

Published September 2011

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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 (960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX) ............. 11

1.4 I/O Panel (960GM-GS3 FX) ........................................................ 12

1.5 I/O Panel (960GM-S3 FX) .......................................................... 13

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

Installation

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

Pre-installation Precautions ............................................................... 14

2.1 CPU Installation ......................................................................... 15

2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink ....................................... 15

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) .................................... 16

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) .......................... 17

2.5 Multi Monitor Feature ................................................................ 18

2.6 Jumpers Setup .......................................................................... 20

2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors.......................................... 21

2.8 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide .................................................. 25

2.9 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks

Installation ................................................................................. 26

2.10 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs .... 26

2.11 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide ..... 27

2.12 Driver Installation Guide ............................................................ 29

2.13 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / Vista

With RAID Functions ................................................................. 29

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

2.13.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / Vista

2.14 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / Vista

Without RAID Functions ............................................................ 31

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

2.14.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / Vista

2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology .............................................. 33

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64-bit

Functions .................................................................... 29

Functions ...................................................................... 30

Functions ...................................................................... 31

Functions ...................................................................... 32

64-bit With RAID

64-bit

64-bit Without RAID

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3.3.

BIOS SBIOS S

BIOS S

3.3.

BIOS SBIOS S

3.1 Introduction ............................................................................... 34

3.2 Main Screen .............................................................................. 35

3.3 OC Tweaker Screen ................................................................... 36

3.4 Advanced Screen ....................................................................... 41

3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ................................. 51

3.6 Boot Screen .............................................................................. 52

3.7 Security Screen ......................................................................... 53

3.8 Exit Screen................................................................................ 54

4.4.

Software SupportSoftware Support

Software Support

4.4.

Software SupportSoftware Support

4.1 Install Operating System ........................................................... 55

4.2 Support CD Information .............................................................. 55

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar ............................................................... 34

3.1.2 Navigation Keys ............................................................. 35

3.4.1 CPU Configuration ........................................................... 42

3.4.2 Chipset Configuration ...................................................... 43

3.4.3 ACPI Configuration .......................................................... 44

3.4.4 Storage Configuration ...................................................... 45

3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration ...................................................... 47

3.4.6 Floppy Configuration ........................................................ 48

3.4.7 Super IO Configuration .................................................... 48

3.4.8 USB Configuration ........................................................... 50

3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration ............................................. 52

4.2.1 Running Support CD ........................................................ 55

4.2.2 Drivers Menu ...... ......... .................. ......... .......... ......... ...... 55

4.2.3 Utilities Menu .................................................................. 55

4.2.4 Contact Information.......................................................... 55

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1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Introduction

1.1.

IntroductionIntroduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX motherboard, a

reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control.

It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s com-

mitment 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

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 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Motherboard

(Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.2-in, 24.4 cm x 18.3 cm)

ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX Quick Installation Guide ASRock 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX 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 - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 7.2-in, 24.4 cm x 18.3 cm

- Solid Capacitor for CPU power

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 AMD OverDriveTM with ACC feature (Advanced

Clock Calibration)

- AMD LIVE!TM Ready

- Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM Technology

- FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s)

- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 1)

- Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology

Chipset - Northbridge: AMD 760G

- Southbridge: AMD SB710

Memory - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2)

- 2 x DDR3 DIMM slots

- Support DDR3 1800(OC)/1600(OC)/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 3)

- Max. capacity of system memory: 8GB (see CAUTION 4)

Expansion Slot - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue @ x16 mode)

- 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot

- 2 x PCI slots

Graphics - Integrated AMD Radeon HD 3000 graphics

- DX10 class iGPU, Pixel Shader 4.0

- Max. shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 5)

- Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 2048x1536 @

60Hz

Audio - 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec)

- Supports THX TruStudio

LAN - 960GM-GS3 FX

Realtek PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN RTL8111E,

speed 10/100/1000 Mb/s

- 960GM-S3 FX

Realtek PCIEx1 LAN 8105EL, speed 10/100 Mb/s

- Supports Wake-On-LAN

- Supports PXE

Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel

- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port

- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port

- 1 x Serial Port: COM1

- 1 x VGA Port

- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports

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

- HD Audio Jack: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone

Connector - 4 x SATA2 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1,

RAID 10 and JBOD), NCQ, AHCI and “Hot Plug” functions (see CAUTION 6)

- 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices)

- 1 x Floppy connector

- 1 x Print port header

- CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector

- 24 pin ATX power connector

- 4 pin 12V power connector

- Front panel audio connector

- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports)

BIOS Feature - 8Mb AMI BIOS

- AMI Legal BIOS

- Supports “Plug and Play”

- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events

- Supports jumperfree

- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support

- CPU, VCCM, NB Voltage Multi-adjustment

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

AMD OverDriveTM Utility, CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial,

ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - OEM and Trial;

ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - OEM)

Unique Feature - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 7)

- ASRock Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 8)

- ASRock Instant Boot

- ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 9)

- ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 10)

- ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 11)

- ASRock SmartView (see CAUTION 12)

- ASRock XFast USB (see CAUTION 13)

- ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 14)

- Hybrid Booster:

- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 15)

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 16)

- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)

Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing

- CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer

- CPU Quiet Fan

- 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 17)

* 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 third-

party 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. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read

“Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 33 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 16 for proper installation.

3. Whether 1800/1600MHz memory speed is supported depends on the

AM3/AM3+ CPU you adopt. If you want to adopt DDR3 1800/1600 memory

module on this motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on

our website for the compatible memory modules.

ASRock website

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 /

Vista

/ 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. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the “SATAII

Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 25 to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to

SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector

directly.

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7. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to surveil

your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your hardware

devices to get the best system performance under Windows

environment. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of

ASRock OC Tuner. ASRock website:

8. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design,

Intelligent Energy Saver is a revolutionary technology that delivers

unparalleled power savings. The voltage regulator can reduce the number

of output phases to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. In

other words, it is able to provide exceptional power saving and improve

power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. To use Intel-

ligent Energy Saver function, please enable Cool ‘n’ Quiet option in the

BIOS setup in advance. Please visit our website for the operation proce-

dures of Intelligent Energy Saver.

ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com

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

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 prepar-

ing 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. The software name itself – OC DNA literally tells you what it is capable of.

OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by ASRock, provides a conve-

nient way for the user to record the OC settings and share with others. It

helps you to save your overclocking record under the operating system

and simplifies the complicated recording process of overclocking settings.

With 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 as yours! Please be noticed that the OC

profile can only be shared and worked on the same motherboard.

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 charg-

ing experience than ever.

ASRock website:

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

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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.

14. ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which includes

below benefits. LAN Application Prioritization: You can configure your

application priority ideally and/or add new programs. Lower Latency in

Game: After setting online game priority higher, it can lower the latency

in game. Traffic Shaping: You can watch Youtube HD video and down-

load files simultaneously. Real-Time Analysis of Your Data: With the

status window, you can easily recognize which data streams you are

currently transferring.

15. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recom-

mended to perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recom-

mended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system

or damage the CPU.

16. 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.

17. EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by Euro-

pean 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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Mouse

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COM1

ATX12V1

VGA1

USB2.0 T: US B2 B:USB3

USB2.0

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AUDIO CODEC

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PCIE1

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Chipset

PCIE2

PCI1

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CHA_FAN1

USB6_7

SOCKET AM3

RoHS

USB4_5

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AM3+

FSB2.6GHz

FSB800

DDR3_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3 1800

AMD

SB710

Chipset

SATAII_1(PORT0) SATAII_2(PORT1)

CPU_FAN1

BATTERY

CMOS

SPEAKER1

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SATAII_3(SATAII_4 PORT2) (PORT3)

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HDLED RESET

1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 15 System Panel Header (PANEL1, White) 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 16 Secondary SAT AII Connector 3 CPU Heatsink Retention Module (SATAII_2 (PORT 1)) 4 AM3 CPU Socket 17 Primary SAT AII Connector 5 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (SA TAII_1 (PORT 0))

(Dual Channel: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1; Blue) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 6 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 19 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 7 A TX Power Conne ctor (ATXPWR1) 20 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 8 Chassis Speaker Header 21 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1)

(SPEAKER 1, White) 22 Print Port Header (LPT1, White) 9 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 23 Front Panel Audio Header 10 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Blue) (HD_AUDIO1, White) 11 Northbridge Controller 24 PCI Slots (PCI1- 2) 12 Southbridge Controller 25 SPI Flash Memory (8Mb) 13 Third SAT AII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT 2)) 26 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2; Blue) 14 Fourth SAT AII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT 3)) 27 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1; Blue)

28 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1)

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1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 6 Microphone (Pink) 2 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)

* 3 RJ-45 Port 8 VGA Port

4 Line In (Light Blue) 9 COM Port 5 Line Out (Lime) 10 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)

* 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 Activity Off 10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection

Green 1Gbps connection

ACT/LINK LED

LAN Port

SPEED LED

* To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. Please refer to below steps for the software setting of Multi-Streaming. For Windows® XP: 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” or

“4CH” and then you are allowed to select “Realtek HDA Primary output” to use Rear Speaker and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output” to use front panel audio. Then reboot your system. For Windows After restarting your computer, please double-click “Realtek HD Audio Manager” on the system tray. Set “Speaker Configuration” to “Quadraphonic” or “Stereo”. Click “Device advanced settings”, choose “Make front and rear output devices playbacks two different audio streams simultaneously”, and click “ok”. Then reboot your system.

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1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 6 Microphone (Pink) 2 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)

* 3 RJ-45 Port 8 VGA Port

4 Line In (Light Blue) 9 COM Port 5 Line Out (Lime) 10 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)

* 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 Activity Off 10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection

ACT/LINK LED

LAN Port

SPEED LED

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2.2.

InstallationInstallation

Installation

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

This is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6-in x 7.2-in, 24.4 cm x 18.3 cm) motherboard.

Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to en-

sure 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 anti-

static 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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2.12.1

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 fas-

tened and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to

the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 11, 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 Memor2.3 Installation of Memor

2.3 Installation of Memor

2.3 Installation of Memor2.3 Installation of Memor

960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data

Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install two identical (the same brand, speed,

size and chip-type) memory modules in the DDR3 DIMM slots to activate Dual Channel

Memory Technology. Otherwise, it will operate at single channel mode.

1. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into

DDR3 slot;otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.

2. If you install only one memory module or two non-identical memory

modules, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology.

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.

y Modules (DIMM)y Modules (DIMM)

y Modules (DIMM)

y Modules (DIMM)y Modules (DIMM)

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

snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

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

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)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; Blue) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane

width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc.

PCIE2 (PCIE x16 slot; Blue) is used for PCI Express cards with x16

lane width graphics cards.

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Installing an expansion card

Installing an expansion cardInstalling 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 bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws

for later use.

Step 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is

completely seated on the slot.

Step 4. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.

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2.5 Multi Monitor Feature2.5 Multi Monitor Feature

2.5 Multi Monitor Feature

2.5 Multi Monitor Feature2.5 Multi Monitor Feature

This motherboard supports multi monitor feature. With the internal VGA output support and the external add-on PCI Express VGA card, you can easily enjoy the benefits of multi monitor feature. Please refer to the following steps to set up a surround display environment:

1. Install the ATITM PCI Express VGA cards on PCIE2 slot. Please refer to page 17 for proper expansion card installation procedures for details.

2. Connect D-Sub monitor cable to VGA port on the I/O panel. And connect other monitor cables to the corresponding connectors of the add-on PCI Express VGA cards on PCIE2 slot.

VG A port

3. Boot your system. Press <F2> to enter BIOS setup. Enter “Share Memory” option to adjust the memory capability to [32MB], [64MB], [128MB] [256MB] or [512MB] to enable the function of VGA. Please make sure that the value you select is less than the total capability of the system memory. If you do not adjust the BIOS setup, the default value of “Share Memory”, [Auto], will disable VGA 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”.

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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 and three.

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.

6. Use multi monitor feature. 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.

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2.62.6

Jumpers SetupJumpers Setup

2.6

Jumpers Setup

2.62.6

Jumpers SetupJumpers 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 placed on

these 2 pins.

Jumper Setting

PS2_USB_PW1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable

(see p.11, No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2 or

1_2

+5V

2_3

+5VSB

USB wake up events.

Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by

power supply.

Clear CMOS Jumper

(CLRCMOS1)

(see p.11, No. 9)

1_2

Default

2_3

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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2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.7 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!

•

Floppy Connector

(33-pin FLOPPY1)

(see p.11 No. 21)

Pin1

FLOPPY1

the red-striped side to Pin1

Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of the

connector.

Primary IDE connector (Blue)

(39-pin IDE1, see p.11 No. 10)

PIN1

connect the blue end

to the motherboard

IDE1

connect the black end

to the IDE devices

80-conductor ATA 66/100/133 cable

Note: Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendor for the details.

Serial ATAII Connectors These four Serial ATAII (SATAII)

(SATAII_1 (PORT 0): connectors support SATAII

see p.11, No. 17) or SATA hard disk for internal

(SATAII_2 (PORT 1): storage devices. The current

see p.11, No. 16) SATAII interface allows up to

(SATAII_3 (PORT 2): 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.

see p.11, No. 13)

(SATAII_4 (PORT 3):

see p.11, No. 14)

SATAII_1 SATAII_2

(PORT 0) (PORT 1)

SATAII_3 SATAII_4

(PORT 2) (PORT 3)

Serial ATA (SATA) Either end of the SATA data cable

Data Cable can be connected to the SATA /

(Optional) SATAII hard disk or the SATAII

connector on this motherboard.

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USB_PWR

P-7

P-6

USB_PWR

P-5

P-4

USB_PWR

P+7

P+6

P+5

P+4

GND

DUMMY

motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two USB

2.0 ports.

DUMMY

USB 2.0 Headers Besides four default USB 2.0

(9-pin USB6_7) ports on the I/O panel, there are (see p.11 No. 19) two USB 2.0 headers on this

(9-pin USB4_5) (see p.11 No. 18)

Print Port Header This is an interface for print

(25-pin LPT1) port cable that allows (see p.11 No. 22) convenient connection of printer

Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for the front

(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows

AFD#

STB#

ERROR#

PINIT#

SPD1

SPD0

SLIN#

SPD2

SPD3

SPD4

SPD5

GND

SPD7

SPD6

ACK#

PRESENCE#

MIC_RET

BUSY

OUT_RET

devices.

SLCT

(see p.11, No. 23) convenient connection and

MIC2_R

MIC2_L

J_SENSE

OUT2_R

OUT2_L

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”.

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PLED+

PLED-

HDLED-

HDLED+

PWRBTN#

GND

RESET#

GND

DUMMY

System Panel Header This header a ccommodates

(9-pin PANEL1) several system front panel (see p.11 No. 15) functions.

Chassis Spea ker Hea der Please connect the chassis

(4-pin SPEAKER 1) speaker to this header. (see p.11 No. 8)

SPEAKER

DUMMY

+5V

Chassis and Power Fan Connectors Please connect the fan cables

(4-pin CHA_FAN1) to the fan connectors a nd (see p.11 No. 20) match the black wire to the

(3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.11 No. 28)

CPU Fan Connector Please connect the CPU fan

(4-pin CPU_FAN1) cable to this connector and (see p.11 No. 6) match the black wire to the

1 2 3 4

GND

+12V

FAN_SPEED

FAN_SPEED_CONTROL

GND +12V PWR_FAN_SPEED

GND +12V CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_SPEED_CONTROL

ground pin.

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.

ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power

(24-pin ATXPWR1) supply to this connector. (see p.11 No. 7)

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Pin 1-3 Connected

3-Pin Fan Installation

Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 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-Pin A TX Power Supply Installation

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ATX 12V Power Connector Please connect an ATX 12V

(4-pin ATX12V1) power supply to this connector.

(see p.11 No. 2)

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2.82.8

SASA

2.8

2.82.8

Before installing SATAII hard disk to your computer, please carefully read below

SATAII hard disk setup guide. Some default setting of SATAII hard disks may not be

at SATAII mode, which operate with the best performance. In order to enable SATAII

function, please follow the below instruction with different vendors to correctly adjust

your SATAII hard disk to SATAII mode in advance; otherwise, your SATAII hard disk

may fail to run at SATAII mode.

Western Digital

If pin 5 and pin 6 are shorted, SATA 1.5Gb/s will be enabled.

On the other hand, if you want to enable SATAII 3.0Gb/s, please remove the

jumpers from pin 5 and pin 6.

SAMSUNG

If pin 3 and pin 4 are shorted, SATA 1.5Gb/s will be enabled.

On the other hand, if you want to enable SATAII 3.0Gb/s, please remove the

jumpers from pin 3 and pin 4.

AII Hard Disk Setup GuideAII Hard Disk Setup Guide

AII Hard Disk Setup Guide

SASA

AII Hard Disk Setup GuideAII Hard Disk Setup Guide

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HIT ACHI

Please use the Feature Tool, a DOS-bootable tool, for changing various ATA

features. Please visit HITACHI’s website for details:

http://www.hitachigst.com/hdd/support/download.htm

The above examples are just for your reference. For different SATAII hard

disk products of different vendors, the jumper pin setting methods may not

be the same. Please visit the vendors’ website for the updates.

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2.92.9

Serial ASerial A

2.9

Serial A

2.92.9

Serial ASerial A

InstallationInstallation

Installation

InstallationInstallation

This motherboard adopts AMD SB710 south bridge chipset that supports Serial

ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks and RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10

and JBOD) functions. You may install SATA / SATAII hard disks on this

motherboard for internal storage devices. This section will guide you to install the

SATA / SATAII hard disks.

STEP 1: Install the SATA / SATAII hard disks into the drive bays of your chassis.

STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA / SATAII hard disk.

STEP 3: Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the motherboard’s SATAII

connector.

STEP 4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA / SATAII hard

disk.

A (SAA (SA

A (SA

A (SAA (SA

A) / Serial AA) / Serial A

A) / Serial A

A) / Serial AA) / Serial A

If you plan to use RAID 0 or RAID 1 function, you need to install at least 2

SATA / SATAII hard disks. If you plan to use RAID 10 function, you need to

install 4 SATA / SATAII hard disks.

AII (SAAII (SA

AII (SA

AII (SAAII (SA

AII) Hard DisksAII) Hard Disks

AII) Hard Disks

AII) Hard DisksAII) Hard Disks

2.10 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F2.10 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F

2.10 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F

2.10 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F2.10 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F

HDDsHDDs

HDDs

HDDsHDDs

This motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for SATA / SATAII

Devices in RAID / AHCI mode. AMD SB710 south bridge chipset provides hardware

support for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new programming interface

for SATA host controllers developed thru a joint industry effort. AHCI also provides

usability enhancements such as Hot Plug.

NOTE What is Hot Plug Function?

If the SATA / SATAII HDDs are NOT set for RAID configuration, it is called

“Hot Plug” for the action to insert and remove the SATA / SATAII HDDs

while the system is still power-on and in working condition.

However, please note that it cannot perform Hot Plug if the OS has been

installed into the SATA / SATAII HDD.

What is Hot Swap Function?

If SATA / SATAII HDDs are built as RAID 1 then it is called “Hot Swap” for

the action to insert and remove the SATA / SATAII HDDs while the system

is still power-on and in working condition.

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A / SAA / SA

A / SA

A / SAA / SA

AIIAII

AII

AIIAII

2.11 SA2.11 SA

2.11 SA

2.11 SA2.11 SA

This motherboard supports Hot Plug feature for SATA / SATAII HDD in RAID / AHCI

mode. Please read below operation guide of SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug feature carefully.

Before you process the SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug, please check below cable

accessories from the motherboard gift box pack.

A. 7-pin SATA data cable

B. SATA power cable with SATA 15-pin power connector interface

A / SAA / SA

A / SA

A / SAA / SA

GuideGuide

Guide

GuideGuide

A. SATA data cable (Red) B. SATA power cable

AII HDD Hot Plug FAII HDD Hot Plug F

AII HDD Hot Plug F

AII HDD Hot Plug FAII HDD Hot Plug F

eature and Operationeature and Operation

eature and Operation

eature and Operationeature and Operation

SATA 7-pin

connector

The SATA 15-pin power

connector (Black) connect

to SATA / SATAII HDD

1x4-pin conventional

power connector (White)

connect to power supply

Caution

1. Without SATA 15-pin power connector interface, the SATA / SATAII Hot Plug

cannot be processed.

2. Even some SATA / SATAII HDDs provide both SATA 15-pin power connector

and IDE 1x4-pin conventional power connector interfaces, the IDE 1x4-pin

conventional power connector interface is definitely not able to support Hot

Plug and will cause the HDD damage and data loss.

Points of attention, before you process the Hot Plug:

1. Below operation procedure is designed only for our motherboard, which

supports SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug.

* The SATA / SATAII Hot Plug feature might not be supported by the chipset

because of its limitation, the SATA / SATAII Hot Plug support information of our

motherboard is indicated in the product spec on our website:

www.asrock.com

2. Make sure your SATA / SATAII HDD can support Hot Plug function from your

dealer or HDD user manual. The SATA / SATAII HDD, which cannot support Hot

Plug function, will be damaged under the Hot Plug operation.

3. Please make sure the SATA / SATAII driver is installed into system properly. The

latest SATA / SATAII driver is available on our support website:

www.asrock.com

4. Make sure to use the SATA power cable & data cable, which are from our

motherboard package.

5. Please follow below instructions step by step to reduce the risk of HDD crash

or data loss.

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How to Hot Plug a SATA / SATAII HDD:

Points of attention, before you process the Hot Plug:

Please do follow below instruction sequence to process the Hot Plug, improper

procedure will cause the SATA / SATAII HDD damage and data loss.

Step 1

Please connect SATA power cable 1x4-pin end

(White) to the power supply 1x4-pin cable.

SATA power cable 1x4-pin

power connector (White)

Step 3

Connect SATA 15-pin power cable connector

(Black) end to SATA / SATAII HDD.

Step 2

Connect SATA data cable to

the motherboard’s SATAII connector.

Step 4

Connect SATA data cable to

the SATA / SATAII HDD.

How to Hot Unplug a SATA / SATAII HDD:

Points of attention, before you process the Hot Unplug:

Please do follow below instruction sequence to process the Hot Unplug, improper

procedure will cause the SATA / SATAII HDD damage and data loss.

Step 1

Unplug SATA data cable from SATA / SATAII HDD side.

Unplug SATA 15-pin power cable connector (Black) from SATA / SATAII HDD side.

Step 2

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2.122.12

Driver Installation GuideDriver Installation Guide

2.12

Driver Installation Guide

2.122.12

Driver Installation GuideDriver 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.

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2.132.13

Installing WindowsInstalling Windows

2.13

Installing Windows

2.132.13

Installing WindowsInstalling Windows

TMTM

VistaVista

Vista

VistaVista

If you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit on

a RAID disk composed of 2 or more SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please

follow below procedures according to the OS you install.

2.13.1 Installing Windows2.13.1 Installing Windows

2.13.1 Installing Windows

2.13.1 Installing Windows2.13.1 Installing Windows

Functions Functions

Functions

Functions Functions

If you want to install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit on a RAID disk composed of 2 or more

SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow below steps.

STEP 1: Set up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage

Configuration.

B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [RAID].

STEP 2: Make a SATA / SATAII Driver Diskette.

A. Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to boot your system.

B. During POST at the beginning of system boot-up, press <F11> key, and

C. When you see the message on the screen, “Generate Serial ATA driver

D. Then you will see these messages,

E. The system will start to format the floppy diskette and copy SATA /

64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions

64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions

64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions

then a window for boot devices selection appears. Please select CD-

ROM as the boot device.

diskette [YN]?”, press <Y>.

Please insert a blank formatted diskette into floppy drive A: press any key to start

Please insert a floppy diskette into the floppy drive, and press any key.

SATAII drivers into the floppy diskette.

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7 / 7 64-bit / Vista 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista

7 / 7 64-bit / Vista

7 / 7 64-bit / Vista 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista

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XP / XP 64-bit With RAID XP / XP 64-bit With RAID

XP / XP 64-bit With RAID

XP / XP 64-bit With RAID XP / XP 64-bit With RAID

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STEP 3: Use “RAID Installation Guide” to set RAID configuration.

Before you start to configure RAID function, you need to check the RAID installation

guide in the Support CD for proper configuration. Please refer to the BIOS RAID

installation guide part of the document in the following path in the Support CD:

.. \ RAID Installation Guide STEP 4: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.

After step 1, 2, 3, you can start to install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.

At the beginning of Windows® setup, press F6 to install a third-party RAID driver.

When prompted, insert the SATA / SATAII driver diskette containing the AMD RAID

driver. After reading the floppy disk, the driver will be presented. Select the driver to

install according to the OS you install. (Select “AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-

x86 platform” for Windows® XP, or “AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 plat-

form” for Windows® XP 64-bit.)

NOTE. If you install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit on IDE HDDs and want to manage (create,

convert, delete, or rebuild) RAID functions on SATA / SATAII HDDs, you still need to

set up “SATA Operation Mode” to [RAID] first. Then, please set the RAID configuration

by using the Windows RAID installation guide in the following path in the Support CD:

.. \ RAID Installation Guide

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2.13.2 Installing Windows2.13.2 Installing Windows

2.13.2 Installing Windows

2.13.2 Installing Windows2.13.2 Installing Windows

TMTM

Vista Vista

Vista

Vista Vista

If you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on a RAID disk

composed of 2 or more SATA / SATAII HDDs with RAID functions, please follow

below steps.

STEP 1: Set up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage

Configuration.

B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [RAID].

STEP 2: Use “RAID Installation Guide” to set RAID configuration.

Before you start to configure RAID function, you need to check the RAID installation

guide in the Support CD for proper configuration. Please refer to the BIOS RAID

installation guide part of the document in the following path in the Support CD:

.. \ RAID Installation Guide STEP 3: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system.

TMTM

64-bit With RAID Functions 64-bit With RAID Functions

64-bit With RAID Functions

64-bit With RAID Functions 64-bit With RAID Functions

®®

7 / 7 64-bit / Vista 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista

7 / 7 64-bit / Vista

7 / 7 64-bit / Vista 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista

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NOTE1. If you install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on IDE HDDs and want

to manage (create, convert, delete, or rebuild) RAID functions on SATA / SATAII

HDDs, you still need to set up “SATA Operation Mode” to [RAID] in BIOS first. Then,

please set the RAID configuration by using the Windows RAID installation guide in

the following path in the Support CD:

.. \ RAID Installation Guide

NOTE2. Currently, if you install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on IDE HDDs

and there are no SATA / SATAII device used, please set up “SATA Operation Mode”

to [IDE] in BIOS.

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2.142.14

Installing WindowsInstalling Windows

2.14

Installing Windows

2.142.14

Installing WindowsInstalling Windows

TMTM

VistaVista

Vista

VistaVista

If you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit OS

on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below procedures

according to the OS you install.

2.14.1 Installing Windows2.14.1 Installing Windows

2.14.1 Installing Windows

2.14.1 Installing Windows2.14.1 Installing Windows

Functions Functions

Functions

Functions Functions

If you want to install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit on your SATA / SATAII HDDs without

RAID functions, please follow below steps.

Using SATA / SATAII HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions (AHCI mode)

STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage

Configuration.

B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [AHCI].

STEP 4: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.

You can start to install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system. At the beginning

of Windows® setup, press F6 to install a third-party AHCI driver. When prompted,

insert the SATA / SATAII driver diskette containing the AMD AHCI driver. After reading

the floppy disk, the driver will be presented. Select the driver to install according to

the OS you install. (Select “AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform” for

Windows® XP, or “AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform” for Windows

XP 64-bit.)

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64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions

64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions

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7 / 7 64-bit / Vista 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista

7 / 7 64-bit / Vista

7 / 7 64-bit / Vista 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista

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XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID

XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID

XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID

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Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions (IDE mode)

STEP 1: Set up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage

Configuration.

B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [IDE].

STEP 2: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.

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2.14.2 Installing Windows

2.14.2 Installing Windows2.14.2 Installing Windows

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Vista Vista

Vista

Vista Vista

If you want to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on your SATA /

SATAII HDDs without RAID functions, please follow below steps.

Using SATA / SATAII HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions (AHCI mode)

STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage

Configuration.

B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [AHCI].

STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system.

Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions (IDE mode)

STEP 1: Set up BIOS.

A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage

Configuration.

B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [IDE].

STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your

system.

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64-bit Without RAID Functions

64-bit Without RAID Functions 64-bit Without RAID Functions

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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 BIOS

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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3.3.

BIOS SETUP UTILITYBIOS SETUP UTILITY

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

3.3.

BIOS SETUP UTILITYBIOS SETUP UTILITY

3.1 Introduction3.1 Introduction

3.1 Introduction

3.1 Introduction3.1 Introduction

This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to configure your system.

The SPI Memory on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. You may run the

BIOS SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer. Please press <F2> or <Del>

during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, otherwise,

POST will continue with its test routines.

If you wish to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by

pressing <Ctl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system

chassis. You may also restart by turning the system off and then back on.

Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following

BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only,

and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

3.1.13.1.1

BIOS Menu BarBIOS Menu Bar

3.1.1

BIOS Menu Bar

3.1.13.1.1

BIOS Menu BarBIOS Menu Bar

The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:

Main To set up the system time/date information OC Tweaker To set up overclocking features Advanced To set up the advanced BIOS features H/W Monitor To display current hardware status Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the

Operating System

Security To set up the security features Exit To exit the current screen or the BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar,

and then press <Enter> to get into the sub screen.

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3.1.23.1.2

Navigation KeysNavigation Keys

3.1.2

Navigation Keys

3.1.23.1.2

Navigation KeysNavigation Keys

Please check the following table for the function description of each navigation

key.

Navigation Key(s) Function Description / Moves cursor left or right to select Screens / Moves cursor up or down to select items + / - To change option for the selected items <Enter> To bring up the selected screen <F1> To display the General Help Screen <F9> To load optimal default values for all the settings <F10> To save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY <ESC> To jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen

3.23.2

Main ScreenMain Screen

3.2

Main Screen

3.23.2

Main ScreenMain Screen

When you enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display

the system overview.

960GM-GS3 FX

OC Tweaker H/W Monitor Boot Security ExitAdvanced

Main

System Overview

System Time

System Date

BIOS Version Processor Type

Processor Speed Microcode Update L1 Cache Size L2 Cache Size

Total Memory

DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[ :00:09]

: 960GM-GS3 FX P1.0 : AMD Athlon(tm) II X2 235e

Processor (64bit) : 2700MHz : 100F62/10000C7 : 256KB : 2048KB

: 1024MB with 128MB shared memory

Single-Channel Memory Mode : 1024MB/800MHz DDR3_1600 : None

[Tue09/13/2011]

System Time [Hour:Minute:Second]

Use this item to specify the system time.

System Date [Day Month/Date/Year]

Use this item to specify the system date.

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Use [Enter], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field.

Use [+] or [-] to configure system Time.

Select Screen

Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

960GM-S3 FX

OC Tweaker H/W Monitor Boot Security ExitAdvanced

Main

System Overview

System Time

System Date

BIOS Version Processor Type

Processor Speed Microcode Update L1 Cache Size L2 Cache Size

Total Memory

DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[ :00:09]

: 960GM-S3 FX P1.0 : AMD Athlon(tm) II X2 235e

Processor (64bit) : 2700MHz : 100F62/10000C7 : 256KB : 2048KB

: 1024MB with 128MB shared memory

Single-Channel Memory Mode : 1024MB/800MHz DDR3_1600 : None

[Tue09/13/2011]

Use [Enter], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field.

Use [+] or [-] to configure system Time.

Select Screen

Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

System Time [Hour:Minute:Second]

Use this item to specify the system time.

System Date [Day Month/Date/Year]

Use this item to specify the system date.

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In the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features.

Main

OC Tweaker

EZ Overclocking

Load Optimized CPU OC Setting [Press Enter]

Load Optimized mGPU OC Setting [Press Enter]

CPU Configuration

Overclock Mode

CPU Frequency (MHz)

PCIE Frequency (MHz)

Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count Advanced Clock Calibration AMD Turbo Core Technology AMD IO C-State Support CPU Active Core Control

Processor Maximum Frequency North Bridge Processor Maximum Voltage

Multiplier/Voltage Change

Maximum Frequency

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit

Overclocking may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard. It should be done at

00 MHz

your own risk and expense.

Select Screen

Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

[Auto]

[200] [100]

[Auto] [Enabled] [3] [Disabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]

x13.5 2700 MHZ x10.0 20

1.325 V

[Auto]

EZ Overclocking Load Optimized CPU OC Setting

You can use this option to load the optiomized CPU overclocking setting.

Please note that overclocking may cause damage to your CPU and

motherboard. It should be done at your own risk and expense.

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Load Optimized mGPU OC Setting

You can use this option to load mGPU overclocking setting. Please note that

overclocing may cause damage to your mGPU and motherboard. It should be

done at your own risk and expense.

CPU Configuration Overclock Mode

Use this to select Overclock Mode. The default value is [Auto]. Configuration

options: [Auto] and [Manual].

CPU Frequency (MHz)

Use this option to adjust CPU frequency.

PCIE Frequency (MHz)

Use this option to adjust PCIE frequency.

Spread Spectrum

This item should always be [Auto] for better system stability.

Boot Failure Guard

Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard.

Boot Failure Guard Count

Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard Count.

Advanced Clock Calibration

This allows you to adjust Advanced Clock Calibration feature. The default value

is [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto], [All Cores] and [Per

Core]. If you select [All Cores], you will see the option “Value (All Cores)”.

Configuration options: [+12%] to [-12%]. If you select [Per Core], you will see

the options “Value (Core 0)”, “Value (Core 1)”, “Value (Core 2)” and “Value

(Core 3)”. Configuration options: [+12%] to [-12%].

AMD Turbo Core Technology

This item appears only when the processor you adopt supports this feature.

Use this to select enable or disable AMD Turbo Core Technology. Confi guration

options: [Auto] and [Disabled]. The default value is [Auto].

AMD IO C-State Support

This allows you to enable or disable AMD IO C-State Support. The default

value is [Enabled].

CPU Active Core Control

This allows you to adjust CPU Active Core Control feature. The configuration

options depend on the CPU core you adopt. The default value is [All Cores].

Processor Maximum Frequency

It will display Processor Maximum Frequency for reference.

North Bridge Maximum Frequency

It will display North Bridge Maximum Frequency for reference.

Processor Maximum Voltage

It will display Processor Maximum Voltage for reference.

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Multiplier/Voltage Change

This item is set to [Auto] by default. If it is set to [Manual], you may adjust the

value of Processor Frequency and Processor Voltage. However, it is

recommended to keep the default value for system stability.

Main

OC Tweaker

EZ Overclocking

Load Optimized CPU OC Setting [Press Enter]

Load Optimized mGPU OC Setting [Press Enter]

CPU Configuration

Overclock Mode

CPU Frequency (MHz)

PCIE Frequency (MHz)

Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count Advanced Clock Calibration AMD Turbo Core Technology AMD IO C-State Support CPU Active Core Control

Processor Maximum Frequency North Bridge Processor Maximum Voltage

Multiplier/Voltage Change

Maximum Frequency

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit

Overclocking may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard. It should be done at

[Auto]

[200] [100]

[Auto] [Enabled] [3] [Disabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]

x13.5 2700 MHZ x10.0 20

1.325 V

[Manual]

your own risk and expense.

Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit

00 MHz

ESC Exit

Select Screen Select Item

CPU Frequency Multiplier

For safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of

this item.

Processor V oltage

It allows you to adjust the value of processor voltage. However, for safety and

system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item.

NB Frequency Multiplier

For safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of

this item.

HT Bus Speed

This feature allows you selecting Hyper-Transport bus speed. Configuration

options: [Auto], [x1 200MHz] to [x8 1600MHz].

HT Bus Width

This feature allows you selecting Hyper-Transport bus width. Configuraion

options: [Auto], [8 Bit] and [16 Bit].

Memory Configuration Memory Clock

This item can be set by the code using [Auto]. You can set one of the standard

values as listed: [400MHz DDR3_800], [533MHz DDR3_1066],

[667MHz DDR3_1333] and [800MHz DDR3_1600].

DRAM V oltage

Use this to select DRAM voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.30V] to

[2.05V]. The default value is [Auto].

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Memory Timing

OC Tweaker

Memory Timing

Power Down Enable

Bank Interleaving Channel Interleaving

CAS Latency (CL) TRCD TRP TRAS Command Rate TRC TRTP TWR TRFC TRRD TWTR TRTP TFAW

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[Disabled]

[Auto] [Hash 2]

[Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto]

Select Screen

Select Screen Select Item

Select Item

+- Change Option

+- Change Option F1 General Help

F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults

F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit

F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

ESC Exit

Power Down Enable

Use this item to enable or disable DDR power down mode.

Bank Interleaving

Interleaving allows memory accesses to be spread out over banks on the

same node, or accross nodes, decreasing access contention.

Channel Interleaving

It allows you to enable Channel Memory Interleaving. Configuration options:

[Disabled], [Address bits 6], [Address bits 12], [HASH 1] and [HASH 2]. The

default value is [HASH 2].

CAS Latency (CL)

Use this item to adjust the means of memory accessing. The default value is

[Auto].

TRCD

Use this to adjust TRCD values. The default value is [Auto].

TRP

Use this to adjust TRP values. The default value is [Auto].

TRAS

Use this to adjust TRAS values. The default value is [Auto].

Command Rate

Use this item to change Command Rate Auto/Manual setting. Min: 1N.

Max: 2N. The default is [Auto].

TRC

Use this to adjust TRC values. The default value is [Auto].

TRTP

Use this to adjust TRTP values. The default value is [Auto].

TWR

Use this to adjust TWR values. The default value is [Auto].

TRFC

Use this to adjust TRFC values. The default value is [Auto].

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TRRD

Use this to adjust TRRD values. The default value is [Auto].

TWTR

Use this to adjust TWTR values. The default value is [Auto].

TRTP

Use this to adjust TRTP values. The default value is [Auto].

TFAW

Use this to adjust TFAW values. The default value is [Auto].

Chipset Settings Onboard GPU Clock Override

This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard GPU Clock Override feature.

Onboard GPU Clock

This option only appears when you enable “Onboard GPU Clock

Override”. The default value is [500].

mGPU Voltage

Use this to select mGPU voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.10V] to

[1.45V]. The default value is [Auto].

Would you like to save current setting user defaults?

In this option, you are allowed to load and save three user defaults according

to your own requirements.

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3.43.4

Advanced ScreenAdvanced Screen

3.4

Advanced Screen

3.43.4

Advanced ScreenAdvanced Screen

In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU

Configuration, Chipset Configuration, ACPI Configuration, Storage Configuration, PCIPnP

Configuration, Floppy Configuration, SuperIO Configuration, and USB Configuration.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main OC Tweaker

Advanced Settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections

BIOS Update Utility

ASRock Instant Flash

may cause system to malfunction.

CPU Configuration

Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Floppy Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration

H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit

Advanced

Options for CPU

Select Screen

Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

Setting wrong values in this section may cause

the system to malfunction.

ASRock Instant Flash

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®. 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. If you execute ASRock Instant Flash utility, the utility will

show the BIOS files and their respective information. Select the proper

BIOS file to update your BIOS, and reboot your system after BIOS update

process completes.

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3.4.13.4.1

CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

3.4.1

CPU Configuration

3.4.13.4.1

CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

Advanced

CPU Configuration

Cool'n'Quiet

Secure Virtual Machine Enhanced Halt State(C1E)

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[Enabled]

[Enabled] [Enabled]

Select Screen

Select Screen Select Item

Select Item

+- Change Option

+- Change Option F1 General Help

F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults

F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit

F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

ESC Exit

Cool ‘n’ Quiet

Use this item to enable or disable AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM technology. The

default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Auto], [Enabled] and

[Disabled]. If you install Windows® 7 / VistaTM and want to enable this

function, please set this item to [Enabled]. Please note that enabling this

function may reduce CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to

system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power

supplies. Please set this item to [Disable] if above issue occurs.

Secure Virtual Machine

When this option is set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture)

can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. The

default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled].

Enhance Halt State (C1E)

All processors support the Halt State (C1). The C1 state is supported

through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no

hardware support from the chipset. In the C1 power state, the processor

maintains the context of the system caches.

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3.4.23.4.2

3.4.2

3.4.23.4.2

Chipset ConfigurationChipset Configuration

Chipset Configuration

Chipset ConfigurationChipset Configuration

Advanced

Chipset Settings

PCIE2 Link ASPM

Onboard HD Audio

Front Panel

Onboard Lan

Dr. LAN

Link speed : 100 Mbps

Primary Graphics Adapter

Internal Graphics Mode Share Memory

Surround View

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[Disabled]

[Disabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled]

[PCI]

[UMA] [Auto] [Disabled]

Select Screen

Select Item + - Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

PCIE2 Link ASPM

This allows you to adjust PCIE2 Link ASPM. Configuration options:

[Disabled], [L0s], [L1] and [L0s & L1]. The default value is [Disabled].

Onboard HD Audio

Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio feature. If

you select [Auto], the onboard HD Audio will be disabled when PCI Sound

Card is plugged.

Front Panel

Select [Auto] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio Front Panel.

Onboard Lan

This allows you to enable or disable the onboard Lan feature.

Dr. LAN

This allows you to select “LAN Cable Detection” function.

Primary Graphics Adapter

This item will switch the PCI Bus scanning order while searching for video

card. It allows you to select the type of Primary VGA in case of multiple

video controllers. The default value of this feature is [PCI]. Configuration

options: [PCI], [Onboard] and [PCI Express].

Internal Graphics Mode

This allows you to adjust internal graphics mode. The default value is

[UMA]. Configuration options: [UMA] and [Disabled].

Share Memory

This allows you to set share memory feature. The default value is [Auto].

Configuration options: [Auto], [32MB], [64MB], [128MB], [256MB] and

[512MB]. This option only appears when you set “Internal Graphics Mode”

to [UMA].

Surround View

This allows you to enable or disable the Surround View feature.

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3.4.33.4.3

3.4.3

3.4.33.4.3

ACPI ConfigurationACPI Configuration

ACPI Configuration

ACPI ConfigurationACPI Configuration

Advanced

ACPI Settings

Suspend To RAM

Check Ready Bit Away Mode Support

Restore on AC / Power Loss Ring-In Power On PCI Devices Power On PS /2 Keyboard Power On RTC Alarm Power On

ACPI HPET Table

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[Auto]

[Auto] [Disabled]

[Power Off] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled]

[Enabled]

Select auto-detect or disable the STR feature.

Select Screen

Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

Suspend to RAM

Use this item to select whether to auto-detect or disable the Suspend-to-

RAM feature. Select [Auto] will enable this feature if the OS supports it.

Check Ready Bit

Use this item to enable or disable the feature Check Ready Bit.

Away Mode Support

Use this item to enable or disable Away Mode support under Windows® XP

Media Center OS. The default value is [Disabled].

Restore on AC/Power Loss

This allows you to set the power state after an unexpected AC/power

loss. If [Power Off] is selected, the AC/power remains off when the

power recovers. If [Power On] is selected, the AC/power resumes

and the system starts to boot up when the power recovers.

Ring-In Power On

Use this item to enable or disable Ring-In signals to turn on the system from

the power-soft-off mode.

PCI Devices Power On

Use this item to enable or disable PCI devices to turn on the system from the

power-soft-off mode.

PS/2 Keyboard Power On

Use this item to enable or disable PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system from

the power-soft-off mode.

RTC Alarm Power On

Use this item to enable or disable RTC (Real Time Clock) to power on the

system.

ACPI HPET Table

Use this item to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. The default value is

[Disabled]. Please set this option to [Enabled] if you plan to use this

motherboard to submit Windows® VistaTM certification.

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3.4.43.4.4

Storage ConfigurationStorage Configuration

3.4.4

Storage Configuration

3.4.43.4.4

Storage ConfigurationStorage Configuration

Advanced

Storage Configuration

Onboard SATA Controller

SATA Operation Mode

IDE1 Master IDE1 Slave SATAII_1 SATAII_2 SATAII_3 SATAII_4

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Onboard SATA Controller

Use this item to enable or disable the “Onboard SATA Controller” feature.

SATA Operation Mode

Use this item to adjust SATA Operation Mode. The default value of this

option is [IDE]. If you want to operate RAID function on SATA / SATAII HDDs,

please select [RAID]. Configuration options: [AHCI], [RAID] and [IDE].

IDE Device Configuration

You may set the IDE configuration for the device that you specify. We will

use the “IDE1 Master” as the example in the following instruction, which can

be applied to the configurations of “IDE1 Slave” as well.

Advanced

IDE Master

:Hard Disk

Device

:MAXTOR 6L080J4

Vendor

:80.0 GB

Size

:Supported

LBA Mode

:16Sectors

Block Mode

PIO Mode

:MultiWord DMA-2

Async DMA

:Ultra DMA-6

Ultra DMA

:Supported

S.M.A.R.T.

Type

LBA/Large Mode Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) PIO Mode DMA Mode S.M.A.R.T. 32Bit Data Transfer

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[Auto]

[Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled]

[Enabled]

[IDE]

[Hard Disk] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected]

Configure onboard serial ATA controller.

Select Screen

Select Screen Select Item

Select Item

+- Change Option

+- Change Option F1 General Help

F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults

F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit

F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

ESC Exit

Select the type of device connected to the system.

Select Screen

Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

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TYPE

Use this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify.

Configuration options: [Not Installed], [Auto], [CD/DVD], and [ARMD].

[Not Installed]: Select [Not Installed] to disable the use of IDE device. [Auto]: Select [Auto] to automatically detect the hard disk drive.

After selecting the hard disk information into BIOS, use a disk

utility, such as FDISK, to partition and format the new IDE hard

disk drives. This is necessary so that you can write or read data

from the hard disk. Make sure to set the partition of the Primary

IDE hard disk drives to active.

[CD/DVD]:This is used for IDE CD/DVD drives. [ARMD]: This is used for IDE ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device),

such as MO.

LBA/Large Mode

Use this item to select the LBA/Large mode for a hard disk > 512 MB under

DOS and Windows; for Netware and UNIX user, select [Disabled] to

disable the LBA/Large mode.

Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)

The default value of this item is [Auto]. If this feature is enabled, it will

enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during

each transfer.

PIO Mode

Use this item to set the PIO mode to enhance hard disk performance by

optimizing the hard disk timing.

DMA Mode

DMA capability allows the improved transfer-speed and data-integrity for

compatible IDE devices.

S.M.A.R.T.

Use this item to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis,

and Reporting Technology) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto],

[Enabled].

32Bit Data Transfer

Use this item to enable 32-bit access to maximize the IDE hard disk data

transfer rate.

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3.4.53.4.5

PCIPnP ConfigurationPCIPnP Configuration

3.4.5

PCIPnP Configuration

3.4.53.4.5

PCIPnP ConfigurationPCIPnP Configuration

Advanced

Advanced PCI /PnP Settings

PCI Latency Timer

PCI IDE BusMaster

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[32]

[Enabled]

Value in units of PCI clocks for PCI device latency timer register.

Select Screen

Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

Setting wrong values in this section may cause

the system to malfunction.

PCI Latency Timer

The default value is 32. It is recommended to keep the default value unless

the installed PCI expansion cards’ specifications require other settings.

PCI IDE BusMaster

Use this item to enable or disable the PCI IDE BusMaster feature.

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3.4.63.4.6

Floppy ConfigurationFloppy Configuration

3.4.6

Floppy Configuration

3.4.63.4.6

Floppy ConfigurationFloppy Configuration

In this section, you may configure the type of your floppy drive.

Advanced

Floppy Configuration

Floppy A

3.4.73.4.7

Super IO ConfigurationSuper IO Configuration

3.4.7

Super IO Configuration

3.4.73.4.7

Super IO ConfigurationSuper IO Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[1.44 MB 3 "]

Select the type of floppy drive connected to the system.

Select Screen

Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

Advanced

Configure Super IO Chipset

OnBoard Floppy Controller

Serial Port Address Parallel Port Address

Parallel Port Mode

EPP Version ECP Mode DMA Channel

Parallel Port IRQ

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[Enabled]

[3F8 /IRQ4] [378] [ECP +EPP] [1.9] [DMA3] [IRQ7]

AllowBIOStoEnable or Disable Floppy Controller.

Select Screen

Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

OnBoard Floppy Controller

Use this item to enable or disable floppy drive controller.

Serial Port Address

Use this item to set the address for the onboard serial port or disable it.

Configuration options: [Disabled], [3F8 / IRQ4], [2F8 / IRQ3], [3E8 / IRQ4],

[2E8 / IRQ3].

Parallel Port Address

Use this item to set the address for the onboard parallel port or disable

it. Configuration options: [Disabled], [378], and [278].

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Parallel Port Mode

Use this item to set the operation mode of the parallel port. The default

value is [ECP+EPP]. If this option is set to [ECP+EPP], it will show the EPP

version in the following item, “EPP Version”. Configuration options:

[Normal], [Bi-Directional], and [ECP+EPP].

EPP Version

Use this item to set the EPP version. Configuration options: [1.9]

and [1.7].

ECP Mode DMA Channel

Use this item to set the ECP mode DMA channel. Configuration

options: [DMA0], [DMA1], and [DMA3].

Parallel Port IRQ

Use this item to set the IRQ for the parallel port. Configuration options:

[IRQ5] and [IRQ7].

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USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

3.4.8

USB Configuration

3.4.83.4.8

USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

Advanced

USB Configuration

USB Controller

USB 2.0 Support Legacy USB Support

USB Keyboard/Remote Power On USB Mouse Power On

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[Enabled]

[Enabled] [Enabled]

[Disabled] [Disabled]

To enable or disable the onboard USB controllers.

Select Screen

Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

USB Controller

Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB controller.

USB 2.0 Support

Use this item to enable or disable the USB 2.0 support.

Legacy USB Support

Use this option to select legacy support for USB devices. There are four

configuration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [BIOS Setup

Only]. The default value is [Enabled]. Please refer to below descriptions

for the details of these four options:

[Enabled] - Enables support for legacy USB.

[Auto] - Enables legacy support if USB devices are connected.

[Disabled] - USB devices are not allowed to use under legacy OS and

BIOS setup when [Disabled] is selected. If you have USB compatibility

issue, it is recommended to select [Disabled] to enter OS.

[BIOS Setup Only] - USB devices are allowed to use only under BIOS

setup and Windows / Linux OS.

USB Keyboard/Remote Power On

Use this item to enable or disable USB Keyboard/Remote Power On on the

system.

USB Mouse Power On

Use this item to enable or disable USB Mouse Power On on the system.

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3.53.5

Hardware Health Event Monitoring ScreenHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

3.5

Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

3.53.5

Hardware Health Event Monitoring ScreenHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

In this section, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system,

including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan

speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main OC Tweaker Advanced

Hardware Health Event Monitoring

CPU Temperature M /B Temperature

CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed Power Fan Speed

Vcore + 3.30V + 5.00V + 12.00V

CPU Fan Setting

Chassis Fan 1 Setting

H/W Monitor

: 37C/98F : 27C/80F

: 4722 RPM :N/A :N/A

: 1.216V : 3.248V : 5.136V : 12.091V

Boot Security Exit

Enable/Disable CPU Quiet Fan Function.

Select Screen

Select Item F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

CPU Fan Setting

This allows you to set the CPU fan speed. Configuration options: [Full On]

and [Automatic mode]. The default is value [Full On].

Chassis Fan 1 Setting

This allows you to set the chassis fan 1 speed. Configuration options:

[Full On] and [Manual Mode]. The default is value [Full On].

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3.63.6

Boot ScreenBoot Screen

3.6

Boot Screen

3.63.6

Boot ScreenBoot Screen

In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to config-

ure the boot settings and the boot priority.

Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/WMonitor

Boot Settings

Boot Settings Configuration

1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device 4th Boot Device

Hard Disk Drives Removable Drives CD/DVD Drives

3.6.13.6.1

3.6.1

3.6.13.6.1

Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings Configuration

Full Screen Logo

AddOn ROM Display

Boot Logo Boot From Onboard LAN

Bootup Num-Lock

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[1st Floppy Device] [HDD: PM -HDS722580VL] [CD/DVD: 3S-CD-ROM C] [USB]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[Enabled]

[Enabled] [Auto] [Disabled]

[On]

Boot

Security Exit

Configure Settings during System Boot.

Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

Boot

Disabled: Displays normal POST messages. Enabled: Displays OEM Logo instead of POST messages.

+ - Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

Select Screen Select Item

Full Screen Logo

Use this item to enable or disable OEM Logo. The default value is [Enabled].

AddOn ROM Display

Use this option to adjust AddOn ROM Display. If you enable the option

“Full Screen Logo” but you want to see the AddOn ROM information when

the system boots, please select [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled]

and [Disabled]. The default value is [Enabled].

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Boot Logo

Use this option to select logo in POST screen. This option only appears

when you enable the option “Full Screen Logo”. Configuration options:

[Auto], [EUP], [Scenery] and [ASRock]. The default value is [Auto].

Boot From Onboard LAN

Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature.

Boot Up Num-Lock

If this item is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock

function after boot-up.

3.73.7

Security ScreenSecurity Screen

3.7

Security Screen

3.73.7

Security ScreenSecurity Screen

In this section, you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system.

For the user password, you may also clear it.

Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot

Security Settings

Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password

Change User Password

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Security

Exit

Install or Change the password.

Select Screen

Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

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3.83.8

Exit ScreenExit Screen

3.8

Exit Screen

3.83.8

Exit ScreenExit Screen

Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security

Exit Options

Save Changes and Exit

Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes

Load BIOS Defaults Load Performance Setup Default Load Power Saving Setup Default

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Save Changes and Exit

When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Save

configuration changes and exit setup?” Select [OK] to save the changes

and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY.

Discard Changes and Exit

When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Dis-

card changes and exit setup?” Select [OK] to exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY

without saving any changes.

Discard Changes

When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Dis-

card changes?” Select [OK] to discard all changes.

Load BIOS Defaults

Load BIOS default values for all the setup questions. F9 key can be used

for this operation.

Load Performance Setup Default

This performance setup default may not be compatible with all system

configurations. If system boot failure occurs after loading, please resume

optimal default settings. F5 key can be used for this operation.

Load Power Saving Setup Default

Load power saving setup default. F6 key can be used for this operation.

Exit

Exit system setup after saving the changes.

F10 key can be used for this operation.

Select Screen

Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

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4.4.

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4.4.

4.1 Install Operating System4.1 Install Operating System

4.1 Install Operating System

4.1 Install Operating System4.1 Install Operating System

This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 7 /

7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit. Because

motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in this

chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for more

information.

4.2 Support CD Information4.2 Support CD Information

4.2 Support CD Information

4.2 Support CD Information4.2 Support CD Information

The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and

useful utilities that enhance the motherboard features.

4.2.1 Running The Support CD4.2.1 Running The Support CD

4.2.1 Running The Support CD

4.2.1 Running The Support CD4.2.1 Running The Support CD

To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD

automatically displays the Main Menu if “AUTORUN” is enabled in your computer.

If the Main Menu did not appear automatically, locate and double click on the file

“ASSETUP.EXE” from the BIN folder in the Support CD to display the menus.

4.2.2 Drivers Menu4.2.2 Drivers Menu

4.2.2 Drivers Menu

4.2.2 Drivers Menu4.2.2 Drivers Menu

The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects the

installed devices. Please install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

4.2.3 Utilities Menu4.2.3 Utilities Menu

4.2.3 Utilities Menu

4.2.3 Utilities Menu4.2.3 Utilities Menu

The Utilities Menu shows the applications software that the motherboard supports.

Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it.

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4.2.44.2.4

4.2.4

4.2.44.2.4

If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, welcome

to visit ASRock’s website at http://www.asrock.com; or you may contact your

dealer for further information.

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