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CPU Configuration Overclock Mode
match the black wire to the
RESET Reset Switch
Bios Setup Utility
Command Rate
To load optimal default values for all the settings
PCI Latency Timer
RTC Alarm Power On
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960GM-VGS3
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960GM-VS3
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User Manual
Version 1.0
Published November 2012
Copyright©2012 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
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Contents
User Manual
960GM-VGS3 FX 960GM-VS3 FX
Disclaimer
Copyright Notice
CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY
Installation
Contents
Introduction
4. Software Support
3. BIOS SETUP UTILITY
1. Introduction
1.1 Package Contents
ASRock Reminds You
Platform
1.2 Specifications
Chipset
Memory
BIOS Feature
Connector
Support CD
Hardware
Page
ASRock Instant Boot
1.3 Unique Features
ASRock OC Tuner
ASRock Intelligent Energy Saver
ASRock APP Charger
ASRock OC DNA
ASRock XFast USB
ASRock XFast LAN
ASRock X-Boost
ASRock XFast RAM
ATXPWR1
1.4 Motherboard Layout 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX
SB710
SOCKET AM3b
LAN Port LED Indications
1.5 I/O Panel 960GM-VGS3 FX
LAN Port LED Indications
1.6 I/O Panel 960GM-VS3 FX
Pre-installation Precautions
2. Installation
2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
2.1 CPU Installation
Installing a DIMM
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules DIMM
2.4 Expansion Slots PCI and PCI Express Slots
Installing an expansion card
For Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS
2.5 Multi Monitor Feature
For Windows 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS
Description
2.6 Jumpers Setup
2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors
RESET Reset Switch
PWRBTN Power Switch
PLED System Power LED
This header accommodates
to the fan connector and
Chassis Fan Connector
match the black wire to the
CPU Fan Connector
ATX 12V Power Connector
What is Hot Plug Function?
2.8 Serial ATA2 SATA2 Hard Disks Installation
What is Hot Swap Function?
2.9 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Serial ATA2 SATA2 HDDs
Points of attention, before you process the Hot Plug
2.10 SATA2 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide
How to Hot Unplug a SATA2 HDD
How to Hot Plug a SATA2 HDD
2.12.1 Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions
2.11 Driver Installation Guide
STEP 1 Set up BIOS
STEP 2 Make a SATA / SATA2 Driver Diskette
\ RAID Installation Guide
STEP 3 Use “RAID Installation Guide” to set RAID configuration
STEP 4 Install Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system
STEP 2 Use “RAID Installation Guide” to set RAID configuration
Using SATA / SATA2 HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions AHCI mode
2.13.1 Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions
STEP 2 Install Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system
Using SATA / SATA2 HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions IDE mode
Using SATA / SATA2 HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions AHCI mode
2.14 Untied Overclocking Technology
STEP 1 Set up BIOS
Using SATA / SATA2 HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions IDE mode
3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar
3. BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Boot
3.1 Introduction
To save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY
To load optimal default values for all the settings
3.1.2 Navigation Keys
3.2 Main Screen
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
960GM-VS3 FX
Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit
System Time HourMinuteSecond
Boot Failure Guard
CPU Configuration Overclock Mode
Boot Failure Guard Count
3.3 OC Tweaker Screen
North Bridge Maximum Frequency
Processor Maximum Frequency
Processor Maximum Voltage
Multiplier/Voltage Change
Power Down Enable
Memory Configuration Memory Clock
DRAM Frequency
Memory Timing
Chipset Settings Onboard GPU Clock Override
Command Rate
Would you like to save current setting user defaults?
TRFC
Instant Flash
3.4 Advanced Screen
Cool ‘n’ Quiet
3.4.1 CPU Configuration
Secure Virtual Machine
Enhance Halt State C1E
Onboard HD Audio
3.4.2 Chipset Configuration
Front Panel
Onboard Lan
Restore on AC/Power Loss
3.4.3 ACPI Configuration
Ring-In Power On
PCI Devices Power On
ACPI HPET table
Onboard SATA Controller
3.4.4 Storage Configuration
SATA Operation Mode
SATA IDE Combined Mode
PCI Latency Timer
3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration
PCI IDE BusMaster
Serial Port Address
3.4.6 Super IO Configuration
Infrared Port
Infrared Port Address
USB Keyboard/Remote Power On
3.4.7 USB Configuration
USB Mouse Power On
USB Controller
Chassis Fan 1 Setting
CPU Fan Setting
Case Open Feature
3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen
3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration
3.6 Boot Screen
Boot From Onboard LAN
Bootup Num-Lock
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
3.7 Security Screen
Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit
Security Settings
Load Performance Setup Default
Load BIOS Defaults
Load Power Saving Setup Default
3.8 Exit Screen
4. Software Support
4.1 Install Operating System
4.2 Support CD Information
4.2.1 Running The Support CD
