ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX manual

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ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX manual For Windows 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS

Contents

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 1.2 Specifications PlatformChipset Memory Connector BIOS FeatureSupport CD HardwarePage 1.3 Unique Features ASRock Instant BootASRock OC Tuner ASRock Intelligent Energy Saver ASRock OC DNA ASRock APP ChargerASRock XFast USB ASRock XFast LAN ASRock XFast RAM ASRock X-Boost 1.4 Motherboard Layout 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX ATXPWR1SB710 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 PWRBTN Power Switch RESET Reset SwitchPLED System Power LED This header accommodates Chassis Fan Connector to the fan connector andmatch the black wire to the CPU Fan Connector ATX 12V Power Connector 2.8 Serial ATA2 SATA2 Hard Disks Installation What is Hot Plug Function?What is Hot Swap 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 2.11 Driver Installation Guide 2.12.1 Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit With RAID FunctionsSTEP 1 Set up BIOS STEP 2 Make a SATA / SATA2 Driver Diskette STEP 3 Use “RAID Installation Guide” to set RAID configuration \ RAID Installation GuideSTEP 4 Install Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system STEP 2 Use “RAID Installation Guide” to set RAID configuration 2.13.1 Installing Windows XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions Using SATA / SATA2 HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions AHCI modeSTEP 2 Install Windows XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system Using SATA / SATA2 HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions IDE mode 2.14 Untied Overclocking Technology 3. BIOS SETUP UTILITY 3.1.1 BIOS Menu BarBoot 3.1 Introduction To load optimal default values for all the settings To save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY3.1.2 Navigation Keys 3.2 Main Screen 960GM-VS3 FX CPU Configuration Overclock Mode Boot Failure GuardBoot Failure Guard Count 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen Processor Maximum Frequency North Bridge Maximum FrequencyProcessor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage Change Memory Configuration Memory Clock Power Down EnableDRAM Frequency Memory Timing Command Rate Chipset Settings Onboard GPU Clock OverrideWould you like to save current setting user defaults? TRFC 3.4 Advanced Screen Instant Flash 3.4.1 CPU Configuration Cool ‘n’ QuietSecure Virtual Machine Enhance Halt State C1E 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration Onboard HD AudioFront Panel Onboard Lan 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration Restore on AC/Power LossRing-In Power On PCI Devices Power On ACPI HPET table 3.4.4 Storage Configuration Onboard SATA ControllerSATA Operation Mode SATA IDE Combined Mode PCI IDE BusMaster 3.4.5 PCIPnP ConfigurationPCI Latency Timer 3.4.6 Super IO Configuration Serial Port AddressInfrared Port Infrared Port Address 3.4.7 USB Configuration USB Keyboard/Remote Power OnUSB Mouse Power On USB Controller CPU Fan Setting Chassis Fan 1 SettingCase Open Feature 3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 3.6 Boot Screen 3.6.1 Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot From Onboard LAN Bootup Num-Lock Change Supervisor Password 3.7 Security ScreenSecurity Settings Load BIOS Defaults Load Performance Setup DefaultLoad Power Saving Setup Default 3.8 Exit Screen 4.1 Install Operating System 4. Software Support4.2 Support CD Information 4.2.1 Running The Support CD