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User Manual 960GM-VGS3 FX 960GM-VS3 FX CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY Copyright NoticeDisclaimer Introduction ContentsInstallation 4. Software Support 3. BIOS SETUP UTILITY ASRock Reminds You 1.1 Package Contents1. Introduction Memory 1.2 SpecificationsPlatform Chipset Hardware ConnectorBIOS Feature Support CDPage ASRock Intelligent Energy Saver 1.3 Unique FeaturesASRock Instant Boot ASRock OC Tuner ASRock XFast LAN ASRock OC DNAASRock APP Charger ASRock XFast USB ASRock X-Boost ASRock XFast RAM SOCKET AM3b 1.4 Motherboard Layout 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FXATXPWR1 SB710 LAN Port LED Indications 1.5 I/O Panel 960GM-VGS3 FX 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 This header accommodates PWRBTN Power SwitchRESET Reset Switch PLED System Power LED CPU Fan Connector Chassis Fan Connectorto the fan connector and match the black wire to the ATX 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 Guide How to Hot Unplug a SATA2 HDD How to Hot Plug a SATA2 HDD STEP 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 BIOS STEP 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 system Using 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 system 2.14 Untied Overclocking Technology 3.1 Introduction 3. BIOS SETUP UTILITY3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar Boot 3.2 Main Screen To load optimal default values for all the settingsTo save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 960GM-VS3 FX 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen CPU Configuration Overclock ModeBoot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count Multiplier/Voltage Change Processor Maximum FrequencyNorth Bridge Maximum Frequency Processor Maximum Voltage Memory Timing Memory Configuration Memory ClockPower Down Enable DRAM Frequency TRFC Command RateChipset Settings Onboard GPU Clock Override Would you like to save current setting user defaults? Instant Flash 3.4 Advanced Screen Enhance Halt State C1E 3.4.1 CPU ConfigurationCool ‘n’ Quiet Secure Virtual Machine Onboard Lan 3.4.2 Chipset ConfigurationOnboard HD Audio Front Panel PCI Devices Power On 3.4.3 ACPI ConfigurationRestore on AC/Power Loss Ring-In Power On ACPI HPET table SATA IDE Combined Mode 3.4.4 Storage ConfigurationOnboard SATA Controller SATA Operation Mode PCI IDE BusMaster 3.4.5 PCIPnP ConfigurationPCI Latency Timer Infrared Port Address 3.4.6 Super IO ConfigurationSerial Port Address Infrared Port USB Controller 3.4.7 USB ConfigurationUSB Keyboard/Remote Power On USB Mouse Power On 3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen CPU Fan SettingChassis Fan 1 Setting Case Open Feature Bootup Num-Lock 3.6 Boot Screen3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration Boot From Onboard LAN Change Supervisor Password 3.7 Security ScreenSecurity Settings 3.8 Exit Screen Load BIOS DefaultsLoad Performance Setup Default Load Power Saving Setup Default 4.2.1 Running The Support CD 4.1 Install Operating System4. Software Support 4.2 Support CD Information