970 Extreme3 R2.0.pdf

970 Extreme3 R2.0

User Manual

Version 1.0

Published October 2012

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as a commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-

lowing two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY

The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic

substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations

passed by the California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in Cali-

fornia, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance.

“Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see

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Contents

1. Introduction ................................................................ 5

1.1 Package Contents ..................................................................... 5

1.2 Speciications ............................................................................. 6

1.3 Unique Features ........................................................................ 10

1.4 Motherboard Layout ................................................................. 14

1.5 I/O Panel .................................................................................. 15

2. Installation .................................................................. 17

Pre-installation Precautions ................................................................ 17

2.1 CPU Installation ......................................................................... 18

2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink ...................................... 18

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) .................................... 19

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) ........................... 21

2.5 CrossFireX TM and Quad CrossFireX TM Operation Guide ............ 22

2.6 Surround Display Information .................................................... 25

2.7 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide ................................. 26

2.8 Jumpers Setup ........................................................................... 28

2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors ....................................... 29

2.10 Serial ATA3 (SATA3) Hard Disks Installation ......................... 34

2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDs ................. 34

2.12 SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Operation Guide 35

2.13 Driver Installation Guide ............................................................ 37

2.14 Installing Windows ® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista TM / Vista TM

64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions .............................. 37

2.14.1 Installing Windows ® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID

Functions ....................................................................... 37

2.14.2 Installing Windows ® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista TM /

Vista TM 64-bit With RAID Functions ................................ 38

2.15 Installing Windows ® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista TM / Vista TM

64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions ......................... 39

2.15.1 Installing Windows ® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID

Functions ....................................................................... 39

2.15.2 Installing Windows ® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista TM /

Vista TM 64-bit Without RAID Functions ........................... 40

2.16 Untied Overclocking Technology ............................................ 40

3. UEFI SETUP UTILITY .................................................. 41

3.1 Introduction ................................................................................ 41

3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar ................................................................ 41

3.1.2 Navigation Keys ............................................................... 42

3.2 Main Screen ............................................................................... 43

3.3 OC Tweaker Screen................................................................... 44

3.4 Advanced Screen ...................................................................... 48

3.4.1 CPU Coniguration ........................................................... 49

3.4.2 North Bridge Coniguration .............................................. 50

3.4.3 South Bridge Coniguration ............................................. 51

3.4.4 Storage Coniguration ...................................................... 52

3.4.5 Super IO Coniguration .................................................... 53

3.4.6 ACPI Coniguration .......................................................... 54

3.4.7 USB Coniguration ........................................................... 56

3.4.8 Network Coniguration ..................................................... 57

3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ............................... 58

3.6 Boot Screen ............................................................................... 59

3.7 Security Screen ......................................................................... 61

3.8 Exit Screen ................................................................................ 62

4. Software Support ....................................................... 63

4.1 Install Operating System ............................................................ 63

4.2 Support CD Information ............................................................. 63

4.2.1 Running Support CD ....................................................... 63

4.2.2 Drivers Menu ................................................................... 63

4.2.3 Utilities Menu ................................................................... 63

4.2.4 Contact Information ......................................................... 63

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 motherboard, a reliable

motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It

delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commit-

ment to quality and endurance.

In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-

by-step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the coniguration

guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.

Because the motherboard speciications and the BIOS software might

be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without

notice. In case any modiications of this manual occur, the updated ver-

sion will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You may

ind 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 speciic information about the model you are using.

www.asrock.com/support/index.asp

1.1 Package Contents

ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor)

ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Quick Installation Guide

ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Support CD

2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)

1 x I/O Panel Shield

ASRock Reminds You...

To get better performance in Windows ® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista TM

/ Vista TM 64-bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in Storage

Coniguration to AHCI mode.

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