ASRock 890GMH/USB3 manual

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CAUTION!

1.This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Un- tied Overclocking Technology” on page 38 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 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.

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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.For microphone input, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Please check the table on page 13 for proper connection.

7.Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the “SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 29 to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector directly.

8.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

9.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

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Contents 890GMH/USB3 Copyright Notice DisclaimerCALIFORNIA, USA only Contents Software Support Bios Setup UtilityIntroduction Package ContentsCPU SpecificationsLAN Support CD Unique FeatureHardware MonitorPage Page Page DX10.1 Motherboard LayoutI/O Panel LAN Port LED IndicationsTable for Audio Output Connection Pre-installation Precautions InstallationInstallation of CPU Fan and Heatsink CPU InstallationDual Channel Memory Configurations Installation of Memory Modules DimmNotch break Break Installing a DimmInstalling an expansion card Expansion Slots PCI and PCI Express SlotsPcie Slots Dual Monitor Feature Dual Monitor and Surround Display FeaturesFor Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS Surround Display FeatureWhat is HDCP? For Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OSHdcp Function Atitm Hybrid CrossFireXTM Operation Guide Enjoy the benefit of Atitm Hybrid CrossFireXTMWhat does an Atitm Hybrid CrossFireXTM system include? View CrossFire TM Enable CrossFire TM PS2USBPW1 Jumpers SetupIDE1 Onboard Headers and ConnectorsInfrared Module Header Supply to this connector CPU Fan ConnectorATX 12V Power Connector Please connect an ATX Western Digital Sataii Hard Disk Setup GuideSamsung HitachiPage What is Hot Plug Function? What is Hot Swap Function?Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Sata / Sataii HDDs Points of attention, before you process the Hot Plug Sata / Sataii HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation GuideHow to Hot Unplug a Sata / Sataii HDD How to Hot Plug a Sata / Sataii HDDInstalling Windows XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions Driver Installation GuideSet up Bios Make a Sata / Sataii Driver DisketteUse RAID Installation Guide to set RAID configuration Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions Install Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system Untied Overclocking Technology Bios Menu Bar Navigation Keys Main ScreenESC OC Tweaker Screen Boot Failure Guard Count Boot Failure GuardSpread Spectrum Advanced Clock CalibrationCPU Frequency Multiplier Memory Configuration Memory ClockCPU Voltage NB Frequency MultiplierTRP TrcdTras TrtpTwtr TrrdTWR TRCCHA CS/ODT Delay CHA ADDR/CMD SetupCHA CS/ODT Setup CHB ADDR/CMD DelayCHB CKE Drive CHA Processor ODTCHB CS/ODT Drive CHB ADDR/CMD DriveWould you like to save current setting user defaults? Chipset Settings Onboard GPU Clock OverrideOnboard GPU Clock MGPU VoltageCPU Configuration Advanced ScreenASRock Instant Flash Cool ‘n’ Quiet CPU ConfigurationSecure Virtual Machine Enhance Halt StateChipset Configuration Acpi Configuration Sata Operation Mode Storage ConfigurationIDE Device Configuration Onboard Sata Controller EnabledType Floppy Configuration PCIPnP ConfigurationPCI Latency Timer PCI IDE BusMasterOnBoard Floppy Controller Super IO ConfigurationSerial Port Address Infrared Port AddressUSB Controller USB ConfigurationUSB 2.0 Support Legacy USB SupportHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Target CPU TemperatureCPU Quiet Fan Target Fan SpeedBoot Screen Full Screen LogoAddOn ROM Display Boot From Onboard LAN Boot LogoBoot Up Num-Lock Change Supervisor PasswordExit Screen Support CD Information Install Operating SystemRunning The Support CD Drivers Menu