ASRock manual Motherboard Layout 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX, ATXPWR1, SB710, SOCKET AM3b

Contents 960GM-VGS3 FX 960GM-VS3 FX User ManualCopyright Notice DisclaimerCALIFORNIA, USA ONLY Contents InstallationIntroduction 3. BIOS SETUP UTILITY 4. Software Support1.1 Package Contents 1. IntroductionASRock Reminds You 1.2 Specifications PlatformChipset MemoryConnector BIOS FeatureSupport CD HardwarePage 1.3 Unique Features ASRock Instant BootASRock OC Tuner ASRock Intelligent Energy SaverASRock OC DNA ASRock APP ChargerASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast LANASRock XFast RAM ASRock X-Boost1.4 Motherboard Layout 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX ATXPWR1SB710 SOCKET AM3b1.5 I/O Panel 960GM-VGS3 FX LAN Port LED Indications1.6 I/O Panel 960GM-VS3 FX 2. Installation Pre-installation Precautions2.1 CPU Installation 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink2.3 Installation of Memory Modules DIMM Installing a DIMMInstalling an expansion card 2.4 Expansion Slots PCI and PCI Express Slots2.5 Multi Monitor Feature For Windows XP / XP 64-bit OSFor Windows 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS 2.6 Jumpers Setup Description2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors PWRBTN Power Switch RESET Reset SwitchPLED System Power LED This header accommodatesChassis Fan Connector to the fan connector andmatch the black wire to the CPU Fan ConnectorATX 12V Power Connector 2.8 Serial ATA2 SATA2 Hard Disks Installation What is Hot Plug Function?What is Hot Swap Function? 2.9 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Serial ATA2 SATA2 HDDs2.10 SATA2 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide Points of attention, before you process the Hot PlugHow to Hot Plug a SATA2 HDD How to Hot Unplug a SATA2 HDD2.11 Driver Installation Guide 2.12.1 Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit With RAID FunctionsSTEP 1 Set up BIOS STEP 2 Make a SATA / SATA2 Driver DisketteSTEP 3 Use “RAID Installation Guide” to set RAID configuration \ RAID Installation GuideSTEP 4 Install Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system STEP 2 Use “RAID Installation Guide” to set RAID configuration2.13.1 Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions Using SATA / SATA2 HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions AHCI modeSTEP 2 Install Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system Using SATA / SATA2 HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions IDE mode2.14 Untied Overclocking Technology 3. BIOS SETUP UTILITY 3.1.1 BIOS Menu BarBoot 3.1 IntroductionTo load optimal default values for all the settings To save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY3.1.2 Navigation Keys 3.2 Main Screen960GM-VS3 FX CPU Configuration Overclock Mode Boot Failure GuardBoot Failure Guard Count 3.3 OC Tweaker ScreenProcessor Maximum Frequency North Bridge Maximum FrequencyProcessor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage ChangeMemory Configuration Memory Clock Power Down EnableDRAM Frequency Memory TimingCommand Rate Chipset Settings Onboard GPU Clock OverrideWould you like to save current setting user defaults? TRFC3.4 Advanced Screen Instant Flash3.4.1 CPU Configuration Cool ‘n’ QuietSecure Virtual Machine Enhance Halt State C1E3.4.2 Chipset Configuration Onboard HD AudioFront Panel Onboard Lan3.4.3 ACPI Configuration Restore on AC/Power LossRing-In Power On PCI Devices Power OnACPI HPET table 3.4.4 Storage Configuration Onboard SATA ControllerSATA Operation Mode SATA IDE Combined Mode3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration PCI Latency TimerPCI IDE BusMaster 3.4.6 Super IO Configuration Serial Port AddressInfrared Port Infrared Port Address3.4.7 USB Configuration USB Keyboard/Remote Power OnUSB Mouse Power On USB ControllerCPU Fan Setting Chassis Fan 1 SettingCase Open Feature 3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen3.6 Boot Screen 3.6.1 Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot From Onboard LAN Bootup Num-Lock3.7 Security Screen Security SettingsChange Supervisor Password Load BIOS Defaults Load Performance Setup DefaultLoad Power Saving Setup Default 3.8 Exit Screen4.1 Install Operating System 4. Software Support4.2 Support CD Information 4.2.1 Running The Support CD