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Contents User Manual 960GM-VGS3 FX 960GM-VS3 FXCALIFORNIA, USA ONLY Copyright NoticeDisclaimer Introduction ContentsInstallation 4. Software Support 3. BIOS SETUP UTILITYASRock Reminds You 1.1 Package Contents1. Introduction Memory 1.2 SpecificationsPlatform ChipsetHardware ConnectorBIOS Feature Support CDPage ASRock Intelligent Energy Saver 1.3 Unique FeaturesASRock Instant Boot ASRock OC TunerASRock XFast LAN ASRock OC DNAASRock APP Charger ASRock XFast USBASRock X-Boost ASRock XFast RAMSOCKET AM3b 1.4 Motherboard Layout 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FXATXPWR1 SB710LAN Port LED Indications 1.5 I/O Panel 960GM-VGS3 FX1.6 I/O Panel 960GM-VS3 FX Pre-installation Precautions 2. Installation2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 2.1 CPU InstallationInstalling a DIMM 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules DIMM2.4 Expansion Slots PCI and PCI Express Slots Installing an expansion cardFor Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS 2.5 Multi Monitor FeatureFor Windows 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS Description 2.6 Jumpers Setup2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors This header accommodates PWRBTN Power SwitchRESET Reset Switch PLED System Power LEDCPU Fan Connector Chassis Fan Connectorto the fan connector and match the black wire to theATX 12V Power Connector 2.9 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Serial ATA2 SATA2 HDDs 2.8 Serial ATA2 SATA2 Hard Disks InstallationWhat is Hot Plug Function? What is Hot Swap Function?Points of attention, before you process the Hot Plug 2.10 SATA2 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation GuideHow to Hot Unplug a SATA2 HDD How to Hot Plug a SATA2 HDDSTEP 2 Make a SATA / SATA2 Driver Diskette 2.11 Driver Installation Guide2.12.1 Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions STEP 1 Set up BIOSSTEP 2 Use “RAID Installation Guide” to set RAID configuration STEP 3 Use “RAID Installation Guide” to set RAID configuration\ RAID Installation Guide STEP 4 Install Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS on your systemUsing SATA / SATA2 HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions IDE mode 2.13.1 Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID FunctionsUsing SATA / SATA2 HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions AHCI mode STEP 2 Install Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system2.14 Untied Overclocking Technology 3.1 Introduction 3. BIOS SETUP UTILITY3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar Boot3.2 Main Screen To load optimal default values for all the settingsTo save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY 3.1.2 Navigation Keys960GM-VS3 FX 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen CPU Configuration Overclock ModeBoot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard CountMultiplier/Voltage Change Processor Maximum FrequencyNorth Bridge Maximum Frequency Processor Maximum VoltageMemory Timing Memory Configuration Memory ClockPower Down Enable DRAM FrequencyTRFC Command RateChipset Settings Onboard GPU Clock Override Would you like to save current setting user defaults?Instant Flash 3.4 Advanced ScreenEnhance Halt State C1E 3.4.1 CPU ConfigurationCool ‘n’ Quiet Secure Virtual MachineOnboard Lan 3.4.2 Chipset ConfigurationOnboard HD Audio Front PanelPCI Devices Power On 3.4.3 ACPI ConfigurationRestore on AC/Power Loss Ring-In Power OnACPI HPET table SATA IDE Combined Mode 3.4.4 Storage ConfigurationOnboard SATA Controller SATA Operation ModePCI IDE BusMaster 3.4.5 PCIPnP ConfigurationPCI Latency Timer Infrared Port Address 3.4.6 Super IO ConfigurationSerial Port Address Infrared PortUSB Controller 3.4.7 USB ConfigurationUSB Keyboard/Remote Power On USB Mouse Power On3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen CPU Fan SettingChassis Fan 1 Setting Case Open FeatureBootup Num-Lock 3.6 Boot Screen3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration Boot From Onboard LANChange Supervisor Password 3.7 Security ScreenSecurity Settings 3.8 Exit Screen Load BIOS DefaultsLoad Performance Setup Default Load Power Saving Setup Default4.2.1 Running The Support CD 4.1 Install Operating System4. Software Support 4.2 Support CD Information