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CAUTION!

1. ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. As

long as a simple switch of the BIOS option “ASRock UCC”, you can unlock the
extra CPU core to enjoy an instant performance boost. When UCC feature is
enabled, the dual-core or triple-core CPU will boost to the quad-core CPU, and
some CPU, including quad-core CPU, can also increase L3 cache size up to
6MB, which means you can enjoy the upgrade CPU performance with a better
price. Please be noted that UCC feature is supported with AM3 CPU only, and
in addition, not every AM3 CPU can support this function because some
CPU’s hidden core may be malfunctioned.

2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Un-

tied Overclocking Technology” on page 35 for details.

3. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. Before you

implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the
installation guide of memory modules on page 16 for proper installation.

4. Whether 1800/1600MHz memory speed is supported depends on the AM3

CPU you adopt. If you want to adopt DDR3 1800/1600 memory module
on this motherboard, please refer to the memory support list on our
website for the compatible memory modules.
ASRock website    http://www.asrock.com

5. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be

less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows

®

 7 /

Vista

TM

 / XP. For Windows

®

 OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation.

6. The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor and

is subject to change. Please check AMD website for the latest information.

7. For microphone input, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes.

For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel,
and 8-channel modes. Please check the table on page 12 for proper connection.

8. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft

®

 Windows

® 

7

64-bit / 7 / Vista

TM

 64-bit / Vista

TM

 / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2.

9. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to surveil

your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your hardware
devices to get the best system performance under Windows

®

environment. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of
ASRock OC Tuner. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com

10. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design,

Intelligent Energy Saver is a revolutionary technology that delivers
unparalleled power savings. The voltage regulator can reduce the
number of output phases to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are
idle. In other words, it is able to provide exceptional power saving and
improve power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. To
use Intelligent Energy Saver function, please enable Cool ‘n’ Quiet option
in the BIOS setup in advance. Please visit our website for the operation
procedures of Intelligent Energy Saver.
ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com

Summary of Contents for 890GM PRO3 - V1.1

Page 1: ...1 1 1 1 1 890GM Pro3 User Manual Version 1 1 Published March 2010 Copyright 2010 ASRock INC All rights reserved...

Page 2: ...or implied including but not limited to the implied warran ties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose In no event shall ASRock its directors officers employees or agents...

Page 3: ...ation Guide 22 2 7 Jumpers Setup 24 2 8 Onboard Headers and Connectors 25 2 9 Serial ATA3 SATA3 Hard Disks Installation 29 2 10 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDs 29 2 11 SATA3 HDD Hot Plu...

Page 4: ...tion 50 3 4 4 Storage Configuration 51 3 4 5 PCIPnP Configuration 53 3 4 6 Super IO Configuration 54 3 4 7 USB Configuration 55 3 5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 56 3 6 Boot Screen 57 3 6 1...

Page 5: ...updated the content of this manual will be subject to change without notice In case any modifications of this manual occur the updated version will be available on ASRock website without further noti...

Page 6: ...hbridge AMD SB850 Memory Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology see CAUTION 3 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots Support DDR3 1800 OC 1600 OC 1333 1066 800 non ECC un buffered memory see CAUTION 4 Max capacity of syste...

Page 7: ...Port HD Audio Jack Rear Speaker Central Bass Line in Front Speaker Microphone see CAUTION 7 SATA3 5 x SATA3 6 0 Gb s connectors support RAID RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 0 1 and RAID 5 NCQ AHCI and Hot Plug fu...

Page 8: ...Sensing CPU Chassis Power Fan Tachometer CPU Quiet Fan Voltage Monitoring 12V 5V 3 3V Vcore OS Microsoft Windows 7 7 64 bit VistaTM VistaTM 64 bit XP XP Media Center XP 64 bit compliant Certifications...

Page 9: ...n for system usage under Windows 7 VistaTM XP For Windows OS with 64 bit CPU there is no such limitation 6 The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor and is subject to change Plea...

Page 10: ...he OC profile to their own system to get the same OC settings as yours Please be noticed that the OC profile can only be shared and worked on the same motherboard 13 Although this motherboard offers s...

Page 11: ...1 Slot PCIE1 White 15 SPI Flash Memory 8Mb 32 Power Fan Connector PWR_FAN1 16 Southbridge Controller 33 Northbridge Controller 17 Clear CMOS Jumper CLRCMOS1 34 USB_PW2 Jumper 18 SATA3 Connector SATA_5...

Page 12: ...port Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications LAN Port LED Indications Activity Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection Blin...

Page 13: ...g to the OS you install For Windows XP XP 64 bit OS Please click VIA HD Audio Deck icon Click Jack and then click Configuration In Configuration screen please check the item Independent Headphone For...

Page 14: ...er is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals and or components 1 Unplug the power cord from the wall s...

Page 15: ...2 2 2 2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink After y...

Page 16: ...Dual Channel Memory Configurations DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B2 Blue Slot Blue Slot White Slot White Slot 1 Populated Populated 2 Populated Populated 3 Populated Populated Populated Populated For...

Page 17: ...IMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward Step 2 Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation It will cau...

Page 18: ...raphics cards Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Step 1 Before installing the expansion ca...

Page 19: ...tures 2 5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 2 5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 2 5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features 2 5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features Dual M...

Page 20: ...ust the BIOS setup the default value of Share Memory Auto will disable VGA D Sub function when the add on VGA card is inserted to this motherboard 4 Install the onboard VGA driver and the add on PCI E...

Page 21: ...integrity of content as it is being transmitted Products compatible with the HDCP scheme such as DVD players satellite and cable HDTV set top boxes as well as few entertain ment PCs requires a secure...

Page 22: ...e proper installation procedures please refer to section Expansion Slots Step 2 Connect the monitor cable to the correspondent connector on the PCI Express graphics card on PCIE2 slot Step 3 Boot your...

Page 23: ...information of ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM technology please check AMD website for up dates and details Step 7 Double click ATI Catalyst Control Center Click View click CrossFireTM and then select the o...

Page 24: ...5V_DUAL USB devices can wake up the system under S3 Suspend to RAM state USB_PW1 Short pin2 pin3 to enable see p 11 No 10 5VSB standby for USB6_7 8_9 10_11 12_13 wake up events Note To select 5VSB it...

Page 25: ...11 No 21 SATA3 interface allows up to SATA3 PORT 2 6 0 Gb s data transfer rate see p 11 No 20 SATA4 PORT 3 see p 11 No 19 SATA5 PORT 4 see p 11 No 18 Serial ATA SATA Either end of the SATA data cable...

Page 26: ...to MIC2_L B Connect Audio_R RIN to OUT2_R and Audio_L LIN to OUT2_L C Connect Ground GND to Ground GND D MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for HD audio panel only You don t need to connect them for AC 97 audio...

Page 27: ...this motherboard please connect it to Pin 1 3 3 Pin Fan Installation Pin 1 3 Connected ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power 24 pin ATXPWR1 supply to this connector see p 11 No 8 12 1 24 13...

Page 28: ...2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 Serial port Header This COM1 header supports a 9 pin COM1 serial port module see p 11 No 26 CCTS 1 DDSR 1 DDTR 1 RRXD1 DDCD 1 TTXD1 GND RRTS 1 RRI 1 1...

Page 29: ...SATA3 HDD What is Hot Swap Function If SATA3 HDDs are built as RAID 1 or RAID 5 then it is called Hot Swap for the action to insert and remove the SATA3 HDDs while the system is still power on and in...

Page 30: ...rocess the SATA3 HDD Hot Plug please check below cable accessories from the motherboard gift box pack A 7 pin SATA data cable B SATA power cable with SATA 15 pin power connector interface The SATA 15...

Page 31: ...SATA3 HDD Connect SATA data cable to the SATA3 HDD How to Hot Unplug a SATA3 HDD Points of attention before you process the Hot Unplug Please do follow below instruction sequence to process the Hot Un...

Page 32: ...th RAID functions please follow below procedures according to the OS you install 2 13 1 Installing Windows 2 13 1 Installing Windows 2 13 1 Installing Windows 2 13 1 Installing Windows 2 13 1 Installi...

Page 33: ...Dfor proper configuration Please refer to the BIOS RAIDinstallation guide part of the document in the following path in the Support CD RAID Installation Guide STEP 3 Make a SATA3 Driver Diskette Make...

Page 34: ...tall 2 14 1 Installing Windows 2 14 1 Installing Windows 2 14 1 Installing Windows 2 14 1 Installing Windows 2 14 1 Installing Windows XP XP 64 bit Without RAID XP XP 64 bit Without RAID XP XP 64 bit...

Page 35: ...w below steps Using SATA3 HDDs with NCQ and Hot Plug functions AHCI mode STEP 1 Set Up BIOS A Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration B Set the SATA Operation Mode option to AHC...

Page 36: ...m chassis You may also restart by turning the system off and then back on Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purp...

Page 37: ...e None None 17 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 Navigation Keys Navigation Keys Navigation Keys Navigation Keys Navigation Keys Please check the following table for the function description of each navig...

Page 38: ...U OC Setting Press Enter Press Enter EZ Overclocking Turbo 30 You can use this option to increase your system performance Configura tion options Press Enter OFF System Performance Increases 25 and Sys...

Page 39: ...or Maximum Frequency for reference North Bridge Maximum Frequency It will display North Bridge Maximum Frequency for reference Processor Maximum Voltage It will display Processor Maximum Voltage for r...

Page 40: ...age However for safety and system stability it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item HT Bus Speed This feature allows you selecting Hyper Transport bus speed Configura tion options Auto...

Page 41: ...nable Use this item to enable or disable DDR power down mode Bank Interleaving Interleaving allows memory accesses to be spread out over banks on the same node or accross nodes decreasing access conte...

Page 42: ...Auto TWRRD Use this to adjust TWRRD values Configuration options Auto 2CLK to 10CLK The default value is Auto TWRWR Use this to adjust TWRWR values Configuration options Auto 2CLK to 10CLK The default...

Page 43: ...ns Auto No Delay 1 64CLK to 31 64CLK The default value is Auto CHB CS ODT Setup Use this to adjust values for CHB CS ODT Setup feature Configuration options Auto 1 2CLK and 1CLK The default value is A...

Page 44: ...adjust values for CHB ADDR CMD Drive Configuration options Auto 1 00x 1 25x 1 50x and 2 00x The default value is Auto CHB CLK Drive Use this to adjust values for CHB CLK Drive Configuration options Au...

Page 45: ...Use this to select mGPU voltage Configuration options Auto 1 10V to 1 45V The default value is Auto SB Voltage Use this to select SB voltage Configuration options Auto 1 10V and 1 20V The default val...

Page 46: ...figuration ACPI Configuration Chipset Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration Options for CPU BIOS Update Utility ASRock Instant Flash ASRock I...

Page 47: ...rted through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from the chipset In the C1 power state the processor maintains the context of the system caches L3 Cache A...

Page 48: ...PCI Sound Card is plugged Front Panel Select Auto or Disabled for the onboard HD Audio Front Panel OnBoard Lan This allows you to enable or disable the onboard Lan feature Dr LAN This allows you to se...

Page 49: ...allows you to enable or disable the onboard HDMI HD Audio in AMD 890GX If you use Dual link DVI monitor please set this item to Disabled Surround View This allows you to enable or disable the Surroun...

Page 50: ...ay Mode Support Use this item to enable or disable Away Mode support under Windows XP Media Center OS The default value is Disabled Restore on AC Power Loss This allows you to set the power state afte...

Page 51: ...Storage Configuration Onboard SATA Controller Use this item to enable or disable the Onboard SATA Controller feature SATA Operation Mode Use this item to adjust SATA Operation Mode The default value...

Page 52: ...r select Disabled to disable the LBA Large mode Block Multi Sector Transfer The default value of this item is Auto If this feature is enabled it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writin...

Page 53: ...n PCIPnP Configuration PCIPnP Configuration Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction PCI Latency Timer The default value is 32 It is recommended to keep the default val...

Page 54: ...sabled Auto 3 4 6 3 4 6 3 4 6 3 4 6 3 4 6 Super IO Configuration Super IO Configuration Super IO Configuration Super IO Configuration Super IO Configuration Serial Port Address Use this item to set th...

Page 55: ...of USB controller Legacy USB Support Use this option to select legacy support for USB devices There are four configuration options Enabled Auto Disabled and BIOS Setup Only The default value is Enabl...

Page 56: ...to monitor the status of the hardware on your system including the parameters of the CPU temperature motherboard temperature CPU fan speed chassis fan speed and the critical voltage CPU Quiet Fan This...

Page 57: ...and Exit ESC Exit v02 54 C Copyright 1985 2003 American Megatrends Inc Boot AddOn ROM Display Boot Logo Boot From Onboard LAN Bootup Num Lock Enabled Auto Disabled On Full Screen Logo Enabled 3 6 3 6...

Page 58: ...logo in POST screen This option only appears when you enable the option Full Screen Logo Configuration options Auto EuP Scenery and ASRock The default value is Auto Currently the option Auto is set t...

Page 59: ...and exit setup Select OK to exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY without saving any changes Discard Changes When you select this option it will pop out the following message Dis card changes Select OK to disca...

Page 60: ...CD 4 2 1 Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD insert the CD into your CD ROM drive The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if AUTORUN is enabled in your computer If the Main Menu...

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