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Specifications
Install
Password
PCI Latency Timer
match the black wire to the
CPU Configuration
Jumpers Setup
Command Rate
Connector
Bios Setup Utility
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Contents
User Manual
960GM-VGS3 FX 960GM-VS3 FX
CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY
Copyright Notice
Disclaimer
Introduction
Contents
Installation
4. Software Support
3. BIOS SETUP UTILITY
ASRock Reminds You
1.1 Package Contents
1. Introduction
Memory
1.2 Specifications
Platform
Chipset
Hardware
Connector
BIOS Feature
Support CD
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ASRock Intelligent Energy Saver
1.3 Unique Features
ASRock Instant Boot
ASRock OC Tuner
ASRock XFast LAN
ASRock OC DNA
ASRock APP Charger
ASRock XFast USB
ASRock X-Boost
ASRock XFast RAM
SOCKET AM3b
1.4 Motherboard Layout 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX
ATXPWR1
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 Switch
RESET Reset Switch
PLED System Power LED
CPU Fan Connector
Chassis Fan Connector
to 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 Installation
What 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 Guide
2.12.1 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 Functions
Using 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 UTILITY
3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar
Boot
3.2 Main Screen
To load optimal default values for all the settings
To save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY
3.1.2 Navigation Keys
960GM-VS3 FX
3.3 OC Tweaker Screen
CPU Configuration Overclock Mode
Boot Failure Guard
Boot Failure Guard Count
Multiplier/Voltage Change
Processor Maximum Frequency
North Bridge Maximum Frequency
Processor Maximum Voltage
Memory Timing
Memory Configuration Memory Clock
Power Down Enable
DRAM Frequency
TRFC
Command Rate
Chipset 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 Configuration
Cool ‘n’ Quiet
Secure Virtual Machine
Onboard Lan
3.4.2 Chipset Configuration
Onboard HD Audio
Front Panel
PCI Devices Power On
3.4.3 ACPI Configuration
Restore on AC/Power Loss
Ring-In Power On
ACPI HPET table
SATA IDE Combined Mode
3.4.4 Storage Configuration
Onboard SATA Controller
SATA Operation Mode
PCI IDE BusMaster
3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration
PCI Latency Timer
Infrared Port Address
3.4.6 Super IO Configuration
Serial Port Address
Infrared Port
USB Controller
3.4.7 USB Configuration
USB Keyboard/Remote Power On
USB Mouse Power On
3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen
CPU Fan Setting
Chassis Fan 1 Setting
Case Open Feature
Bootup Num-Lock
3.6 Boot Screen
3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration
Boot From Onboard LAN
Change Supervisor Password
3.7 Security Screen
Security Settings
3.8 Exit Screen
Load BIOS Defaults
Load Performance Setup Default
Load Power Saving Setup Default
4.2.1 Running The Support CD
4.1 Install Operating System
4. Software Support
4.2 Support CD Information
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