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960GM-GS3 FX /

960GM-S3 FX

User Manual

Version 1.0

Published September 2011

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Contents

960GM-GS3 FX 960GM-S3 FX Disclaimer Copyright Notice Contents Bios Setup Utility Introduction Package Contents Specifications Bios Feature ConnectorUnique Feature Rear Panel I/O Monitor HardwareCertifications Page Page Motherboard Layout 960GM-GS3 FX / 960GM-S3 FX LAN Port LED Indications I/O Panel 960GM-GS3 FX I/O Panel 960GM-S3 FX Pre-installation Precautions Installation Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink CPU Installation Installing a Dimm Installation of Memory Modules Dimm Expansion Slots PCI and PCI Express Slots Installing an expansion cardPcie slots For Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS Multi Monitor Feature For Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS PS2USBPW1 Jumpers Setup IDE1 Onboard Headers and Connectors USB 2.0 Headers CPU Fan Connector ATX 12V Power Connector Western Digital Sataii Hard Disk Setup Guide What is Hot Swap Function? What is Hot Plug 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 Guide How to Hot Unplug a Sata / Sataii HDD How to Hot Plug a Sata / Sataii HDD Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions Driver Installation GuideSet up Bios Make a Sata / Sataii Driver Diskette Use 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 Main Screen Navigation Keys Load Optimized CPU OC Setting Press Enter EZ Overclocking Load Optimized CPU OC SettingOC Tweaker Screen 960GM-S3 FX CPU Configuration Overclock Mode Load Optimized mGPU OC SettingBoot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count Multiplier/Voltage Change Memory Configuration Memory ClockCPU Frequency Multiplier Processor Voltage Command Rate Power Down EnableMemory Timing Bank Interleaving Would you like to save current setting user defaults? Chipset Settings Onboard GPU Clock OverrideOnboard GPU Clock MGPU Voltage Advanced Screen CPU ConfigurationASRock Instant Flash Cool n Quiet Enabled CPU ConfigurationCool ‘n’ Quiet Secure Virtual Machine Chipset Configuration Acpi Configuration Sata Operation Mode Storage ConfigurationIDE Device Configuration Onboard Sata Controller Enabled PIO Mode LBA/Large ModeDMA Mode Block Multi-Sector Transfer PCI Latency Timer PCIPnP ConfigurationLatency Timer PCI IDE BusMaster Super IO Configuration Floppy ConfigurationOnBoard Floppy Controller Serial Port Address ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port ModeEPP Version Parallel Port IRQ USB Configuration Chassis Fan 1 Setting CPU Fan SettingHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Full Screen Logo Boot ScreenAddOn ROM Display Boot From Onboard LAN Boot LogoBoot Up Num-Lock Change Supervisor Password Exit Screen Support CD Information Install Operating SystemRunning The Support CD Drivers Menu