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...Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)
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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
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2.5 Jumpers Setup
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2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors
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2.7 CrossFireXTMand Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide
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2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards
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2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup
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Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation
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3.1 Installing Drivers
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3.2 ASRock...
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... you are using. You may ind the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com.
1.1 Package Contents
• ASRock 970M Pro3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock 970M Pro3 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock 970M Pro3 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield
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... Audio Caps
LAN
• PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s • Realtek RTL8111E • Supports Wake-On-LAN • Supports Lightning/ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike
Protection) • Supports LAN Cable Detection • Supports Energy Eicient Ethernet 802.3az • Supports PXE
Rear Panel I/O
• 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port • 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port • 6 x USB 2.0 Ports...
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...8226; 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD
Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x USB 3.0 Header by Etron EJ188H (Supports 2 USB
3.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection))
• 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with with GUI support • Supports "Plug and Play...
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... to install up to three identical PCI Express x16 graphics cards. Currently CrossFireXTM, 3-way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM are supported with Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 8.1 / 8.1 64-bit OS.
1. You should only use identical CrossFireXTM-ready graphics cards that are AMD certiied.
2. Make sure that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireXTM technology. Download the...
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...Step 1 Power on your computer and boot into OS. Step 2 Remove the AMD drivers if you have any VGA drivers installed in your system.
he Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using this utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation. Please check AMD's website for AMD driver updates.
Step 3
Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control...
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Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation
3.1 Installing Drivers
he Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that enhance the motherboard's features.
Running The Support CD
To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. he CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is enabled in your computer. If the Main ...
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... OC proile to their own system to get the same OC settings. In IES, you can enjoy the intelligent power saving feature. In XFast RAM, it fully utilizes the memory space that cannot be used under Windows® OS 32-bit CPU. It also shortens the loading time of previously visited websites, making web suring faster than...
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3.3 ASRock APP Shop
he ASRock APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and downloading sotware applications for your ASRock computer. You can install various apps and support utilities quickly and easily, and optimize your system and keep your motherboard up to date simply with a few clicks.
Double-click
on your desktop to access ASRock APP Shop utility.
*You need to...
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...is selected, you will see all the available apps on screen for you to download.
Installing an App
Step 1 Find the app you want to install.
he most recommended app appears on the let side of the screen. he... it or not.
- he red icon displays the price or "Free" if the app is free of charge. - he green "Installed" icon means the app is installed on your computer. Step 2 Click on the app icon to...
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Step 3 If you want to install the app, click on the red icon
to start downloading.
Step 4
When installation completes, you can ind the green "Installed" icon appears on the upper right corner.
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To uninstall it, simply click on the trash can icon . *he trash icon may not appear for certain apps.
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Upgrading an App
You can only upgrade the apps you have already installed. When there is an available new version for your app, you will ind the mark of "New Version" appears below the installed app icon.
Step 1 Click on the app icon to see more details.
Step 2
Click on the yellow icon
to start upgrading.
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3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers
Installing BIOS or Drivers
When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you will see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. Please update them all soon.
Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Click on Step 2
to see more details.
Click to select one or more items you want to update. Step 3
Click Update to start the update...
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3.4 Start8
For those Windows 8 users who miss the Start Menu, Start8 is an ideal solution that brings back the familiar Start Menu along with added customizations for greater eiciency.
3.4.1 Installing Start8
Install Start8, which is located in the folder at the following path of the Support CD: \ ASRock Utility > Start8.
3.4.2 Coniguring Start8
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Select between the...
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... CPU voltage and memory frequency, and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. Please set this item to [Disable] if above issue occurs.
Enhance Halt State (C1E)
All processors support the Halt State (C1). he C1 state is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from the chipset...
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...Coniguration
SATA Controller(s)
Enable/disable the SATA controllers.
SATA Mode
IDE: For better compatibility. AHCI: Supports new features that improve performance. RAID: Combine multiple disk drives into a logical unit.
If you set this item to RAID mode, it is suggested to install SATA ODD driver on SATA3_5 or SATA3_6 port.
AMD AHCI BIOS ROM
Use this item to enable or disable AMD AHCI BIOS ROM. he...
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...setup network coniguration before using UEFI Tech Service.
Easy RAID Installer
Easy RAID Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to your USB storage device. Ater copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to RAID, then you can start installing the operating system in RAID mode.
Easy Driver Installer
For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers...
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...UEFI.
Internet Flash
ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI irmware version from our servers for you. Please setup network coniguration before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose, it is recommended to plug in your USB pen drive before using this function.
Network Coniguration
Use this to conigure internet connection settings for Internet Flash.
Internet...
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... you are using. You may ind the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com.
1.1 Package Contents
• ASRock 970M Pro3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock 970M Pro3 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock 970M Pro3 Support CD • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) • 1 x I/O Panel Shield
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... 1.4 Create Disk Array 10
2. AMD Windows RAID Installation Guide 14 2.1 Components of RAIDXpert Installation Software 14 2.2 Browser Support 14 2.3 Installing RAIDXpert 14 2.4 Logging into RAIDXpert 17 2.5 Regular Connection 17 2.6 Secure Connection 17 2.7 Creating a New Logical Drive 18 2.8 Connecting to RAIDXpert from the Internet 21 2.9 Running RAIDXpert without Network Connection 21...