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960GM-VGS3 FX Specifications, Platform, Chipset, Memory, Expansion Slot, Graphics, Audio
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CPU Configuration
Jumpers Setup
Command Rate
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Bios Setup Utility
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960GM-VGS3 FX 960GM-VS3 FX
User Manual
Copyright Notice
Disclaimer
CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY
Contents
Installation
Introduction
3. BIOS SETUP UTILITY
4. Software Support
1.1 Package Contents
1. Introduction
ASRock Reminds You
Chipset
1.2 Specifications
Platform
Memory
Support CD
Connector
BIOS Feature
Hardware
Page
ASRock OC Tuner
1.3 Unique Features
ASRock Instant Boot
ASRock Intelligent Energy Saver
ASRock XFast USB
ASRock OC DNA
ASRock APP Charger
ASRock XFast LAN
ASRock XFast RAM
ASRock X-Boost
SB710
1.4 Motherboard Layout 960GM-VGS3 FX / 960GM-VS3 FX
ATXPWR1
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 Switch
RESET Reset Switch
This header accommodates
match the black wire to the
Chassis Fan Connector
to the fan connector and
CPU Fan Connector
ATX 12V Power Connector
What is Hot Swap Function?
2.8 Serial ATA2 SATA2 Hard Disks Installation
What 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 Guide
2.12.1 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 Functions
Using 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 UTILITY
3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar
3.1 Introduction
3.1.2 Navigation Keys
To load optimal default values for all the settings
To save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY
3.2 Main Screen
960GM-VS3 FX
Boot Failure Guard Count
CPU Configuration Overclock Mode
Boot Failure Guard
3.3 OC Tweaker Screen
Processor Maximum Voltage
Processor Maximum Frequency
North Bridge Maximum Frequency
Multiplier/Voltage Change
DRAM Frequency
Memory Configuration Memory Clock
Power Down Enable
Memory Timing
Would you like to save current setting user defaults?
Command Rate
Chipset Settings Onboard GPU Clock Override
TRFC
3.4 Advanced Screen
Instant Flash
Secure Virtual Machine
3.4.1 CPU Configuration
Cool ‘n’ Quiet
Enhance Halt State C1E
Front Panel
3.4.2 Chipset Configuration
Onboard HD Audio
Onboard Lan
Ring-In Power On
3.4.3 ACPI Configuration
Restore on AC/Power Loss
PCI Devices Power On
ACPI HPET table
SATA Operation Mode
3.4.4 Storage Configuration
Onboard SATA Controller
SATA IDE Combined Mode
3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration
PCI Latency Timer
PCI IDE BusMaster
Infrared Port
3.4.6 Super IO Configuration
Serial Port Address
Infrared Port Address
USB Mouse Power On
3.4.7 USB Configuration
USB Keyboard/Remote Power On
USB Controller
Case Open Feature
CPU Fan Setting
Chassis Fan 1 Setting
3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen
Boot From Onboard LAN
3.6 Boot Screen
3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration
Bootup Num-Lock
3.7 Security Screen
Security Settings
Change Supervisor Password
Load Power Saving Setup Default
Load BIOS Defaults
Load Performance Setup Default
3.8 Exit Screen
4.2 Support CD Information
4.1 Install Operating System
4. Software Support
4.2.1 Running The Support CD
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