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AMD C-State Support

This allows you to enable or disable AMD C-State Support. The default

value is [Enabled].

Processor Maximum Frequency

It will display Processor 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 reference.

Multiplier/Voltage Change

This item is set to [Auto] by default. If it is set to [Manual], you may adjust

the value of Processor Frequency and Processor Voltage. However, it is

recommended to keep the default value for system stability.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main

Advanced

H/W Monitor

Boot

Security

Exit

Overclocking may cause
damage to your CPU and
motherboard.
It should be done at
your own risk and
expense.

Select Screen
Select Item

Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1

General Help

Load Defaults

F10

Save and Exit

ESC

Exit

OC Tweaker

EZ Overclocking

Load Optimized CPU OC Setting

[Press Enter]

CPU Configuration

CPU Frequency (MHz)
PCIE Frequency (MHz)

Overclock Mode

[200]
[100]

[Auto]

Processor Maximum Frequency
North Bridge
Processor Maximum Voltage

Maximum Frequency

x31.5 6300 MHZ
x31.0 62
1.5500 V

00 MHz

Spread Spectrum
Boot Failure Guard
Boot Failure Guard Count
CPU Active Core Control
AMD Turbo Core Technology
AMD C-State Support
AMD APM

[Auto]
[Enabled]
[3]
[All Cores]
[Auto]
[Enabled]
[Auto]

Multiplier/Voltage Change

[Manual]

CPU Frequency Multiplier

For safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value

of this item.

CPU Voltage

It allows you to adjust the value of CPU voltage. However, for safety and

system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item.

NB Frequency Multiplier

For safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value

of this item.

CPU NB Voltage

It allows you to adjust the value of CPU NB voltage. 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. The default

value is [Auto].

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Page 3: ...chantability or fitness for a particular purpose In no event shall ASRock its directors officers employees or agents be liable for any indirect special incidental or consequential damages including damages for loss of profits loss of business loss of data interruption of business and the like even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the...

Page 4: ...TA2 SATA3 HDDs 25 2 9 SATA2 SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Operation Guide 26 2 10 Driver Installation Guide 28 2 11 Installing Windows 7 7 64 bit VistaTM VistaTM 64 bit XP XP 64 bit With RAID Functions 28 2 11 1 Installing Windows XP XP 64 bit With RAID Functions 28 2 11 2 Installing Windows 7 7 64 bit VistaTM VistaTM 64 bit With RAID Functions 29 2 12 Installing Windows 7 7 64 bit Vist...

Page 5: ...ation 43 3 4 6 PCIPnP Configuration 44 3 4 6 Floppy Configuration 45 3 4 5 Super IO Configuration 46 3 4 7 USB Configuration 47 3 5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 48 3 6 Boot Screen 49 3 7 Security Screen 50 3 8 Exit Screen 51 4 Software Support 52 4 1 Install Operating System 52 4 2 Support CD Information 52 4 2 1 Running Support CD 52 4 2 2 Drivers Menu 52 4 2 3 Utilities Menu 52 4 2 4 ...

Page 6: ... ver sion will be available on ASRock website without further notice You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website as well ASRock website http www asrock com If you require technical support related to this motherboard please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using www asrock com support index asp 1 1 Package Contents ASRock 970DE3 U3S3 ...

Page 7: ...AMD 770 Southbridge AMD SB710 Memory Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology see CAUTION 2 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots Support DDR3 1866 OC 1600 OC 1333 1066 800 non ECC un buffered memory see CAUTION 3 Max capacity of system memory 32GB see CAUTION 4 Expansion Slot 1 x PCI Express 2 0 x16 slot PCIE3 x16 mode 3 x PCI Express 2 0 x1 slots 2 x PCI slots Audio 5 1 CH HD Audio Realtek ALC662 Audio Codec Supports ...

Page 8: ... pin 12V power connector CD in header Front panel audio connector 3 x USB 2 0 headers support 6 USB 2 0 ports BIOS Feature 8Mb AMI Legal BIOS Supports Plug and Play ACPI 1 1 Compliance Wake Up Events Supports jumperfree SMBIOS 2 3 1 Support CPU VCCM NB Voltage Multi adjustment Support CD Drivers Utilities AntiVirus Software Trial Version AMD OverDriveTM Utility CyberLink MediaEspresso 6 5 Trial AS...

Page 9: ...HQL ErP EuP Ready ErP EuP ready power supply is required see CAUTION 16 For detailed product information please visit our website http www asrock com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking including adjusting the setting in the BIOS applying Untied Overclocking Technology or using the third party over clocking tools Overclocking may affect your system stabil...

Page 10: ...e http www asrock com 6 Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design Intel ligent Energy Saver is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparal leled power savings The voltage regulator can reduce the number of out put 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 sacr...

Page 11: ...rt page for IE that combines your most visited web sites your history your Facebook friends and your real time newsfeed into an enhanced view for a more personal Internet experience ASRock motherboards are exclu sively equipped with the ASRock SmartView utility that helps you keep in touch with friends on the go To use ASRock SmartView feature please make sure your OS version is Windows 7 7 64 bit...

Page 12: ... CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC system 16 EuP stands for Energy Using Product was a provision regulated by Eu ropean Union to define the power consumption for the completed system According to EuP the total AC power of the completed system shall be under 1 00W in off mode condition To meet EuP standard an EuP ready motherboard and an EuP ready power supply are required According to I...

Page 13: ...RT 5 Black 35 PCI Express 2 0 x1 Slot PCIE2 Black 16 SATA2 Connector SATA2_5 PORT 4 Black 36 IDE1 Connector IDE1 Black 17 SATA2 Connector SATA2_4 PORT 3 Black 37 PCI Express 2 0 x1 Slot PCIE1 Black 18 SATA2 Connector SATA2_3 PORT 2 Black 38 Clear CMOS Jumper CLRCMOS1 6 7 1 2 4 3 5 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 IDE1 AMD SB710 Chipset ATX12V1 8Mb B...

Page 14: ...nt panel audio header Please refer to below steps for the software setting of Multi Streaming For Windows XP After restarting your computer you will find Mixer tool on your system Please select Mixer ToolBox click Enable playback multi streaming and click ok Choose 2CH or 4CH and then you are allowed to select Realtek HDA Primary output to use Rear Speaker and Front Speaker or select Realtek HDA A...

Page 15: ...erboard peripherals and or components 1 Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component 2 To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static elec tricity NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle components 3 Hold components by the edges and do not ...

Page 16: ...et to avoid bending of the pins Step 4 When the CPU is in place press it firmly on the socket while you push down the socket lever to secure the CPU The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked 2 2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you install the CPU into this motherboard it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat You also need to spr...

Page 17: ...Populated Populated 3 Populated Populated Populated Populated For the configuration 3 please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four slots 1 Please install the memory module into the slots DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2 for the first priority 2 If you want to install two memory modules for optimal compatibility and reliability it is recommended to install them either in the set of slots DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1 ...

Page 18: ... such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation Step 3 Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated This Manual http www manual...

Page 19: ...stalling the expansion card please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation Step 2 Remove the system unit cover if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis Step 3 Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to...

Page 20: ...parameters to default setup please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply After waiting for 15 seconds use a jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds However please do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS you must boot up the system first and then shut it down before...

Page 21: ... the red striped side to Pin1 Primary IDE connector Black 39 pin IDE1 see p 12 No 36 Note Please refer to the instruction of your IDE device vendor for the details connect the black end to the IDE devices connect the blue end to the motherboard 80 conductor ATA 66 100 133 cable Serial ATA2 Connectors These six Serial ATA2 SATA2 SATAII_1 PORT 0 see p 12 No 20 connectors support SATA data SATAII_2 P...

Page 22: ...le 1 IRTX 5VSB DUMMY IRRX GND Serial ATA SATA Either end of the SATA data Data Cable cable can be connected to the Optional SATA SATA2 SATA3 hard disk or the SATA3 connector on this motherboard Internal Audio Connectors This connector allows you to 4 pin CD1 receive stereo audio input from CD1 see p 12 No 28 sound sources such as a CD ROM DVD ROM TV tuner card or MPEG card Front Panel Audio Header...

Page 23: ...t panel see p 12 No 24 functions Connect the power switch reset switch and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables PWRBTN Power Switch Connect to the power switch on the chassis front panel You may con figure the way to turn off your system using the power switch RESET Reset Switch...

Page 24: ...his header see p 12 No 26 5V DUMMY DUMMY SPEAKER 1 1 PLED PLED PLED Chassis and Power Fan Connectors Please connect the fan cables 4 pin CHA_FAN1 to the fan connectors and see p 12 No 12 match the black wire to the ground pin 4 pin PWR_FAN1 see p 12 No 2 CPU Fan Connectors Please connect the CPU fan 4 pin CPU_FAN1 cable to the connector and see p 12 No 3 match the black wire to the ground pin Thou...

Page 25: ... 1 Though this motherboard provides 8 pin ATX 12V power connector it can still work if you adopt a traditional 4 pin ATX 12V power supply To use the 4 pin ATX power supply please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 5 20 Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 4 Pin ATX 12V Power Supply Installation 12 1 24 13 24 13 5 1 8 4 5 1 8 4 HDMI_SPDIF Header HDMI_SPDIF header providing 2 pin HDMI_SPDI...

Page 26: ...DDs This motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for SATA2 SATA3 in RAID AHCI mode AMD SB710 and ASMedia ASM1061 chipsets provide hardware support for Advanced Host controller Interface AHCI a new programming interface for SATA host controllers developed thru a joint industry effort NOTE What is Hot Plug Function If the SATA2 SATA3 HDDs are NOT set for RAID configuration it is called ...

Page 27: ...SATA 15 pin power connector Black connect to SATA SATAII HDD Points of attention before you process the Hot Plug 1 Below operation procedure is designed only for our motherboard which supports SATA SATAII HDD Hot Plug The SATA SATAII Hot Plug feature might not be supported by the chipset because of its limitation the SATA SATAII Hot Plug support information of our motherboard is indicated in the p...

Page 28: ...e SATA SATAII HDD How to Hot Unplug a SATA SATAII HDD Points of attention before you process the Hot Unplug Please do follow below instruction sequence to process the Hot Unplug improper procedure will cause the SATA SATAII HDD damage and data loss Please connect SATA power cable 1x4 pin end White to the power supply 1x4 pin cable Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 2 SATA power cable 1x4 pin power c...

Page 29: ... disk composed of 2 or more SATA SATA2 HDDs with RAID functions please follow below steps STEP 1 Set up BIOS A Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration B Set the SATA Operation Mode option to RAID STEP 2 Make a SATA SATA2 Driver Diskette A Insert the ASRock Support CD into your optical drive to boot your system B During POST at the beginning of system boot up press F11 key an...

Page 30: ...nstallation Guide STEP 3 Install Windows 7 7 64 bit VistaTM VistaTM 64 bit OS on your system STEP 3 Use RAID Installation Guide to set RAID configuration Before you start to configure RAID function you need to check the RAID installation guide in the Support CD for proper configuration Please refer to the BIOS RAID installation guide part of the document in the following path in the Support CD RAI...

Page 31: ... RAID Functions If you want to install Windows XP XP 64 bit on your SATA SATA2 SATA3 HDDs without RAID functions please follow below steps Using SATA SATA2 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 AHCI for SATA2 ports Set the Onboard SATA3 Operation Mode option to...

Page 32: ...vironment Please refer to the warning on page 8 for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology Using SATA SATA2 SATA3 HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions IDE mode STEP 1 Set up BIOS A Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration B Set the SATA Operation Mode option to IDE for SATA2 ports Set the Onboard SATA3 Operation Mode option to IDE fo...

Page 33: ...ack on Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen 3 1 1 BIOS Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections Main To set up the system time date information OC Tweaker To set up overclocking features Advanced To set up th...

Page 34: ...his item to specify the system time System Date Day Month Date Year Use this item to specify the system date BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker H W Monitor Boot Security Exit Advanced Use Enter TAB or SHIFT TAB to select a field Use or to configure system Time Select Screen Select Item Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 54 C Copyright 1985...

Page 35: ...dopt The default value is All Cores AMD Turbo Core Technology This item appears only when the processor you adopt supports this fea ture Use this to select enable or disable AMD Turbo Core Technology Configuration options Auto and Disabled The default value is Auto BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced H W Monitor Boot Security Exit Overclocking may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard It should be...

Page 36: ...ng Load Optimized CPU OC Setting Press Enter CPU Configuration CPU Frequency MHz PCIE Frequency MHz Overclock Mode 200 100 Auto Processor Maximum Frequency North Bridge Processor Maximum Voltage Maximum Frequency x31 5 6300 MHZ x31 0 62 1 5500 V 00 MHz Spread Spectrum Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count CPU Active Core Control AMD Turbo Core Technology AMD C State Support AMD APM Auto Enab...

Page 37: ...figuration Memory Clock This item can be set by the code using Auto You can set one of the stan dard values as listed 400MHz DDR3_800 533MHz DDR3_1066 667MHz DDR3_1333 and 800MHz DDR3_1600 DRAM Frequency If Auto is selected the motherboard will detect the memory module s inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically Memory Timing BIOS SETUP UTILITY Memory Timing Select Screen Select Ite...

Page 38: ...o TRTP Use this item to change TRTP Auto Manual setting The default is Auto TFAW Use this item to change TFAW Auto Manual setting The default is Auto TCWL Use this item to change TCWL Auto Manual setting The default is Auto Chipset Settings NB Voltage Use this to select NB Voltage The default value is Auto SB Voltage Use this to select SB Voltage The default value is Auto 1 8V Power Voltage Use th...

Page 39: ...ompletes 3 4 Advanced Screen In this section you may set the configurations for the following items CPU Configu ration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration Storage Configuration PCPPnP Configuration Floppy Configuration Super IO Configuration and USB Configuration Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker H W Monitor Boot Securi...

Page 40: ...d Disabled Enhance Halt State C1E All processors support the Halt State C1 The C1 state is supported 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 CPU Thermal Throttle Use this item to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to keep the CPU from overheate...

Page 41: ... item will switch the PCI Bus scanning order while searching for video card It allows you to select the type of Primary VGA in case of multiple video controllers The default value of this feature is PCI Configuration options PCI and PCI Express BIOS SETUP UTILITY v02 54 C Copyright 1985 2003 American Megatrends Inc Chipset Settings Front Panel Onboard Lan Primary Graphics Adapter Auto Enabled PCI ...

Page 42: ... Check Ready Bit Away 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 after an unexpected AC power loss If Power Off is selected the AC power remains off when the power re covers If Power On is selected the AC power resumes and the system starts to boot u...

Page 43: ...item to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table The default value is Enabled Please set this option to Enabled if you plan to use this moth erboard to submit Windows VistaTM certification This Manual http www manuallib com file 2587857 ...

Page 44: ... disable this item Onboard SATA3 Operation Mode This item is for SATA3 ports Use this item to adjust Onboard SATA3 Op eration Mode The default value of this option is AHCI Configuration op tions IDE AHCI and Disabled BIOS SETUP UTILITY Storage Configuration v02 54 C Copyright 1985 2003 American Megatrends Inc Advanced Onboard SATA Controller SATA Operation Mode SATA IDE Combined Mode Onboard SATA3...

Page 45: ...nds Inc PCI Latency Timer PCI IDE BusMaster 32 Enabled Advanced 3 4 5 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 value un less the installed PCI expansion cards specifications require other set tings PCI IDE BusMaster Use this item to enable or disable the PCI IDE BusM...

Page 46: ...TY Floppy Configuration Select the type of floppy drive connected to the system Select Screen Select Item Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 54 C Copyright 1985 2003 American Megatrends Inc Advanced Floppy A 1 44 MB 3 1 2 This Manual http www manuallib com file 2587857 ...

Page 47: ...ble the onboard infrared port Infrared Port Address Use this item to set the address for the onboard infrared port Configuration options 2F8h IRQ3 and 2E8h IRQ3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure Super IO Chipset Allow BIOS to Enable or Disable Floppy Controller Select Screen Select Item Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 54 C Copyright 1985 2003 American Megat...

Page 48: ...sue it is recommended to select Disabled to enter OS BIOS Setup Only USB devices are allowed to use only under BIOS setup and Windows Linux OS USB 3 0 Controller Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB 3 0 controller USB Keyboard Remote Power On Use this item to enable or disable the system to wake from S5 using USB Keyboard Remote USB Mouse Power On Use this item to enable or disable th...

Page 49: ...ers of the CPU temperature motherboard temperature CPU fan speed chassis fan speed and the critical voltage BIOS SETUP UTILITY Hardware Health Event Monitoring Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 54 C Copyright 1985 2003 American Megatrends Inc CPU Temperature M B Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed Vcore 3 30V 5 00V 12 00V Power Fan Sp...

Page 50: ...lays OEM Logo instead of POST messages Select Screen Select Item Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 54 C Copyright 1985 2003 American Megatrends Inc Boot AddOn ROM Display Boot From Onboard LAN Bootup Num Lock Enabled Disabled On Full Screen Logo Enabled 3 6 1 Boot Settings Configuration Full Screen Logo Use this item to enable or disable OEM Logo The def...

Page 51: ...ed H W Monitor Boot Exit Install or Change the password Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit F9 Load Defaults v02 54 C Copyright 1985 2005 American Megatrends Inc Security Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Security Settings Supervisor Password Not Installed User Password Not Installed This Manual http www manuallib com file 2587857 ...

Page 52: ...ormance Setup Default This performance setup default may not be compatible with all system configurations If system boot failure occurs after loading please resume optimal default settings F5 key can be used for this operation Load Power Saving Setup Default Load power saving setup default F6 key can be used for this operation BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H W Monitor Boot Security E...

Page 53: ...tically displays the Main Menu if AUTORUN is enabled in your com puter If the Main Menu did not appear automatically locate and double click on the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder in the Support CD to display the menus 4 2 2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects the installed devices Please install the necessary drivers to activate the devices...

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