ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX manual

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CAUTION!

1.This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 36 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 1866/1600MHz memory speed is supported depends on the AM3/AM3+ CPU you adopt. If you want to adopt DDR3 1866/1600 memory module on this motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on our website for the compatible memory modules.

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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 / VistaTM / 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 27 to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector directly.

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: http://www.asrock.com

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 num- ber of output phases to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle. In other words, it is able to provide exceptional power saving and im- prove power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. To use Intelligent Energy Saver function, please enable Cool ‘n’ Quiet op- tion in the BIOS setup in advance. Please visit our website for the opera- tion procedures of Intelligent Energy Saver.

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

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Contents 960GM/U3S3 FX Copyright Notice DisclaimerCALIFORNIA, USA only Contents Utilities Menu Software SupportIntroduction Package Contents Specifications CPU LAN USB3 SATA3Hardware Unique FeatureMonitor CertificationsPage Page Page 19.8cm 7.8-in Motherboard LayoutLAN Port LED Indications I/O PanelPre-installation Precautions InstallationCPU Installation Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkLever 90Up CPU Golden Triangle SockerCorner Small Triangle Installing a Dimm Installation of Memory Modules DimmInstalling an expansion card Expansion Slots PCI and PCI Express SlotsPcie slots Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features Dual Monitor FeatureSurround Display Feature For Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS For Windows XP / XP 64-bit OSHdcp Function What is HDCP?Connect the front USB cable to ASRock Smart Remote Installation GuideCIR header. Please Pin assignments are matchedPin2 are Short when jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins Jumpers SetupOnboard Headers and Connectors USB 2.0 Headers CPU Fan Connector Chassis and Power Fan ConnectorsSystem Panel Header Chassis Speaker HeaderSupply to this connector ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX powerATX 12V Power Connector Serial port HeaderWestern Digital Sataii Hard Disk Setup GuideSamsung HitachiSerial ATA3 SATA3 Hard Disks Installation What is Hot Swap Function? What is Hot Plug Function?Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Sata / Sataii HDDs Hot Plug Function for SATA3 HDDsPoints of attention, before you process the Hot Plug Sata power cableHow to Hot Unplug a Sata / Sataii / SATA3 HDD How to Hot Plug a Sata / Sataii / SATA3 HDDPoints of attention, before you process the Hot Plug Points of attention, before you process the Hot UnplugDriver Installation Guide Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit With RAID FunctionsSet up Bios Use RAID Installation Guide to set RAID configuration Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions Enter Bios Setup Utility Untied Overclocking Technology Bios Menu Bar Navigation Keys Main ScreenESC OC Tweaker Screen AMD APM Power Down Enable Memory Configuration Memory ClockNB Frequency Multiplier CPU NB VoltageTRP TrcdTras TRCCPU Configuration Advanced ScreenInstant Flash Cool ‘n’ Quiet CPU ConfigurationSecure Virtual Machine Enhance Halt State C1EChipset Configuration Acpi Configuration Sata Operation Mode Storage ConfigurationOnboard SATA3 Operation Mode IDE Device ConfigurationType PCI Latency Timer PCIPnP ConfigurationLatency Timer PCI IDE BusMasterECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port ModeSerial Port Address Infrared Port AddressUSB Mouse Power On USB Keyboard/Remote Power OnUSB Controller USB 2.0 SupportCPU Fan Setting Chassis Fan 1 SettingHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Boot From Onboard LAN Boot ScreenBoot Up Num-Lock Full Screen LogoSecurity Screen Change Supervisor PasswordExit Screen Support CD Information Install Operating SystemRunning The Support CD Drivers Menu
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