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960GM-VGS3 FX 960GM-VS3 FX User Manual CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY Copyright NoticeDisclaimer Introduction ContentsInstallation 3. BIOS SETUP UTILITY 4. Software Support ASRock Reminds You 1.1 Package Contents1. Introduction Chipset 1.2 SpecificationsPlatform Memory Support CD ConnectorBIOS Feature HardwarePage ASRock OC Tuner 1.3 Unique FeaturesASRock Instant Boot ASRock Intelligent Energy Saver ASRock XFast USB ASRock OC DNAASRock APP Charger ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast RAM ASRock X-Boost SB710 1.4 Motherboard Layout 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FXATXPWR1 SOCKET AM3b 1.5 I/O Panel 960GM-VGS3 FX LAN Port LED Indications 1.6 I/O Panel 960GM-VS3 FX 2. Installation Pre-installation Precautions 2.1 CPU Installation 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink 2.3 Installation of Memory Modules DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing an expansion card 2.4 Expansion Slots PCI and PCI Express Slots 2.5 Multi Monitor Feature For Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS For Windows 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS 2.6 Jumpers Setup Description 2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors PLED System Power LED PWRBTN Power SwitchRESET Reset Switch This header accommodates match the black wire to the Chassis Fan Connectorto the fan connector and CPU Fan Connector ATX 12V Power Connector What is Hot Swap Function? 2.8 Serial ATA2 SATA2 Hard Disks InstallationWhat is Hot Plug Function? 2.9 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Serial ATA2 SATA2 HDDs 2.10 SATA2 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide Points of attention, before you process the Hot Plug How to Hot Plug a SATA2 HDD How to Hot Unplug a SATA2 HDD STEP 1 Set up BIOS 2.11 Driver Installation Guide2.12.1 Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions STEP 2 Make a SATA / SATA2 Driver Diskette STEP 4 Install Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system STEP 3 Use “RAID Installation Guide” to set RAID configuration\ RAID Installation Guide STEP 2 Use “RAID Installation Guide” to set RAID configuration STEP 2 Install Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system 2.13.1 Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID FunctionsUsing SATA / SATA2 HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions AHCI mode Using SATA / SATA2 HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions IDE mode 2.14 Untied Overclocking Technology Boot 3. BIOS SETUP UTILITY3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 3.1 Introduction 3.1.2 Navigation Keys To load optimal default values for all the settingsTo save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY 3.2 Main Screen 960GM-VS3 FX Boot Failure Guard Count CPU Configuration Overclock ModeBoot Failure Guard 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen Processor Maximum Voltage Processor Maximum FrequencyNorth Bridge Maximum Frequency Multiplier/Voltage Change DRAM Frequency Memory Configuration Memory ClockPower Down Enable Memory Timing Would you like to save current setting user defaults? Command RateChipset Settings Onboard GPU Clock Override TRFC 3.4 Advanced Screen Instant Flash Secure Virtual Machine 3.4.1 CPU ConfigurationCool ‘n’ Quiet Enhance Halt State C1E Front Panel 3.4.2 Chipset ConfigurationOnboard HD Audio Onboard Lan Ring-In Power On 3.4.3 ACPI ConfigurationRestore on AC/Power Loss PCI Devices Power On ACPI HPET table SATA Operation Mode 3.4.4 Storage ConfigurationOnboard SATA Controller SATA IDE Combined Mode PCI IDE BusMaster 3.4.5 PCIPnP ConfigurationPCI Latency Timer Infrared Port 3.4.6 Super IO ConfigurationSerial Port Address Infrared Port Address USB Mouse Power On 3.4.7 USB ConfigurationUSB Keyboard/Remote Power On USB Controller Case Open Feature CPU Fan SettingChassis Fan 1 Setting 3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen Boot From Onboard LAN 3.6 Boot Screen3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration Bootup Num-Lock Change Supervisor Password 3.7 Security ScreenSecurity Settings Load Power Saving Setup Default Load BIOS DefaultsLoad Performance Setup Default 3.8 Exit Screen 4.2 Support CD Information 4.1 Install Operating System4. Software Support 4.2.1 Running The Support CD