Asrock 970 Pro Quick Installation Guide

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

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

may cause undesired operation.

CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY

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

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Published August 2012

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Motherboard LayoutMotherboard Layout

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Keyboard

Mouse

PS2

PS2_USB_PW1

COM1

USB2.0 T:USB2 B:USB3

USB2.0 T:USB4 B:USB5

USB2.0

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T:USB0

RJ-45

B:USB1

Bottom:

MIC IN

Top:

LINE IN

Center:

FRONT

LAN PHY

ErP/EuP Ready

Super

I/O

AUDIO CODEC

IR1

HD_AUDIO1

Designed inTaipei

ATX12V 1

PWR_FAN1

PCIE1

PCIE3

PS2_USB_PW4

20.8cm (8.2-in)

SOCKET AM3b

AMD

770

Chipset

970 Pro

PCIE2

CMOS

BATTERY

PCI Express2.0

Support 6-CoreCPU

PCI1

PCI2

USB10_11

USB8_9

PS2_USB_PW3

PS2_USB_PW2

RoHS

CPU_FAN1

AM3

HT 3.0

ual Channel D

FSB800

DR3 1600 D

DDR3_B1(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)

DDR3_B2(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)

DDR3_A1(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)

DDR3_A2(64 bit, 240-pinmodule)

Phenom II

140W CPU

FSB2.6GHz

30.5cm (12.0-in)

AMD

SB710

Chipset

8Mb BIOS

PANEL1

PLEDPWRBTN

HDLED RESET

USB6_7

PLED1

2021

SATAII_5

SPEAKER1

SATAII_1

SATAII_3

SATAII_2

CLRCMOS1

1819

10 11

SATAII_6

SATAII_4

CHA_FAN1

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1 PS2_USB_PW1 Jumper 18 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 19 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 3 AM3+ CPU Socket 20 Power LED Header (PLED1) 4 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 21 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 22 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 23 PS2_USB_PW2 Jumper

(Dual Channel A: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 24 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9)

7 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 25 PS2_USB_PW3 Jumper

(Dual Channel B: DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2) 26 USB 2.0 Header (USB10_11) 8 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 27 PS2_USB_PW4 Jumper 9 SPI Flash Memory (8Mb) 28 Front Panel Audio Header 10 Southbridge Controller (HD_AUDIO1) 11 SATA2 Connector (SATAII_5) 29 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 12 SATA2 Connector (SATAII_6) 30 PCI Slots (PCI1-2) 13 SATA2 Connector (SATAII_4) 31 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE3) 14 SATA2 Connector (SATAII_3) 32 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE2) 15 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 33 PCI Express x1 Slot (PCIE1) 16 SATA2 Connector (SATAII_1) 34 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 17 SATA2 Connector (SATAII_2) 35 Northbridge Controller

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1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 6 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 2 LAN RJ-45 Port (LAN) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB45) 3 Line In (Light Blue) 8 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 4 Front Speaker (Lime) 9 Serial Port (COM1) 5 Microphone (Pink) 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

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

LAN Port LED Indications

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® 7 / VistaTM: 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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IntroductionIntroduction

Introduction

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IntroductionIntroduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock 970 Pro 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 a nd endurance. In this manual, cha pter 1 a nd 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and ste p-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

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(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) ASRock 970 Pro Quick Installation Guide ASRock 970 Pro Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SAT A) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield

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SpecificationsSpecifications

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SpecificationsSpecifications

Platform - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm

- All Solid Capacitor design

CPU - Support for Socket AM3+ processors

- Support for AM3 proce ssors: A MD PhenomTM II X6 / X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940) / Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 / Sempron processors

- Supports 8-Core CPU

- Digi Power Design

- 4 + 1 Power Phase Design

- Supports CPU up to 140W

- Supports AMD OverDriveTM with ACC feature (Adva nced Clock Calibration)

- Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM Technology

- FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s)

- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology

- Supports Hyper-Tran sport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Te chnology

Chipset - Northbridge: AMD 770

- Southbridge: AMD SB710

Memory - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology

- 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots

- Support DD R3 1600(OC)/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 1)

- Max. capacity of system memory: 16GB (see CAUTION 2)

Expansion Slot - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (PCIE2 @ x16 mode)

- 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots

- 2 x PCI slots

Audio - 5.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec) LAN - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s

- Realtek RTL81 1 1C

- Supports Wa ke-On-LAN

Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel

- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port

- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port

- 1 x Serial Port: COM1

- 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports

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

- HD Audio Ja ck: Line in/Front Speaker/Microphone

Connector - 6 x SATA2 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1,

RAID 10 a nd JBOD), NCQ, AHCI and “Hot Plug” functions

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- 1 x IR header

- 1 x Power LED header

- 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin)

- 1 x Chassis Fan connector (3-pin)

- 1 x Power Fan connector (3-pin)

- 24 pin A TX power connector

- 8 pin 12V power connector

- Front panel audio connector

- 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 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 VID Voltage Multi-adjustment

Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiV irus Software (T ri al Version), AM D

OverDriveTM Utility, CyberLink Medi aEspresso 6.5 T rial, ASRock MAGIX Multimedia Suite - OEM

Unique Feature - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 3)

- ASRock Intelligent Energy Saver (see CAUTION 4)

- ASRock Instant Boot

- ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 5)

- ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 6)

- ASRock APP Charger (see CAUTION 7)

- ASRock XFa st USB (see CAUTION 8)

- ASRock XFast LAN (see CAUTION 9)

- ASRock XFast RAM (see CAUTION 10)

- Hybrid Booster:

- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 11)

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 12)

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

- CPU/Chassis/Power Fa n Tachometer

- CPU Quiet Fan

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

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

XP Media Center / XP 64-bit complia nt

Certifications - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL Certificated

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

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

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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. Whether 1600MHz memory speed is supported depends on the AM3 / AM3+ CPU you adopt. If you want to adopt DDR3 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

2. 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.

3. 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 http://www.asrock.com

4. 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 Intelligent Energy Saver function, please enable Cool ‘n’ Quiet option in the BIOS setup in advance. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of Intelligent Energy Saver. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com

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

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

of. OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by ASRock, provides a convenient 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.

7. 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

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

performance may depend on the property of the device.

9. 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 download files simultaneously. Real-Time Analysis of Your Data: With the status window, you can easily recognize which data streams you are currently transferring.

10. ASRock XFast RAM fully utilizes the memory space that cannot be used

under Windows® OS 32-bit CPU. ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of previously visited websites, making web surfing faster than ever. And it also boosts the speed of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. Another advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is that it reduces the frequency of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in order to extend their lifespan.

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

mended to perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU.

12. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown.

Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC system.

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InstallationInstallation

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This is an ATX form fa ctor (12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions

Pre-installation Precautions

Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions

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

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

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

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

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

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

5. When 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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CPU InstallationCPU Installation

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CPU Installation

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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

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Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

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Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

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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

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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 a nd the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Make sure that the CPU a nd the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with ea ch other . Then connect the CPU fa n to the CPU F AN connector (CPU_FAN1, 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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