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... modifications of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to change without further notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock X58 Extreme3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock X58 Extreme3 Support CD 1 x 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable 1 x Ribbon Cable for...
... modifications of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to change without further notice. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock X58 Extreme3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock X58 Extreme3 Support CD 1 x 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable 1 x Ribbon Cable for...
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...special handling may cause undesired operation. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard English Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this...guide. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including...
...special handling may cause undesired operation. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. All rights reserved. 1 ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard English Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this...guide. CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in advance. ASRock assumes no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including...
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... Controller 43 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 20 Power LED Header (PLED1) 44 Front Panel Audio Header 21 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, White) (HD_AUDIO1, White) 2 ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard English Motherboard Layout 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 22 Dr. Debug 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 23 Reset Switch (RSTBTN) 3 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 24 Power Switch...
... Controller 43 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 20 Power LED Header (PLED1) 44 Front Panel Audio Header 21 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, White) (HD_AUDIO1, White) 2 ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard English Motherboard Layout 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 22 Dr. Debug 2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 23 Reset Switch (RSTBTN) 3 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 24 Power Switch...
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... port. See the table below for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker (No. 10) (No. 7) (No. 8) (No. 6) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V 3 ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard English LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Off No Link Off 10Mbps...
... port. See the table below for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker (No. 10) (No. 7) (No. 8) (No. 6) 2 V -- -- -- 4 V V -- -- 6 V V V -- 8 V V V V 3 ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard English LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Off No Link Off 10Mbps...
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.... For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon. In "Advanced Options" screen, please check the item "Independent Headphone". 4 ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard English
.... For Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" icon. In "Advanced Options" screen, please check the item "Independent Headphone". 4 ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard English
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...(Optional) 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card 5 ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard English It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to this manual will be subject to change without further notice. Introduction Thank you are using. 1. ... specific information about the model you for a 3.5-in , 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock X58 Extreme3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock X58 Extreme3 Support CD 1 x 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable 1 x Ribbon Cable for purchasing...
...(Optional) 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card 5 ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard English It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to this manual will be subject to change without further notice. Introduction Thank you are using. 1. ... specific information about the model you for a 3.5-in , 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock X58 Extreme3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock X58 Extreme3 Support CD 1 x 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable 1 x Ribbon Cable for purchasing...
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... LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port 6 ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard English Supports EM64T CPU - Supports DDR3 2000(OC)/1866(OC)/1600(OC)/1333(OC)/ 1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN... 10/100/1000 Mb/s - System Bus up to 6400 MT/s; Northbridge: Intel® X58 - Premium Blu-ray audio support - Triple Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 4) - Supports DDR3 ECC, un-buffered memory with Content Protection -...
... LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel - 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port - 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port 6 ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard English Supports EM64T CPU - Supports DDR3 2000(OC)/1866(OC)/1600(OC)/1333(OC)/ 1066 non-ECC, un-buffered memory - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN... 10/100/1000 Mb/s - System Bus up to 6400 MT/s; Northbridge: Intel® X58 - Premium Blu-ray audio support - Triple Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 4) - Supports DDR3 ECC, un-buffered memory with Content Protection -...
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...) - 2 x USB3.0 ports by NEC UPD720200, support USB 1.0/2.0/ 3.0 up to -Use USB 3.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED - 8Mb AMI BIOS - Supports "Plug and Play" 7 ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard English HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in header - CD in /Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x Dr. Debug (7-Segment Debug...
...) - 2 x USB3.0 ports by NEC UPD720200, support USB 1.0/2.0/ 3.0 up to -Use USB 3.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED - 8Mb AMI BIOS - Supports "Plug and Play" 7 ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard English HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line in header - CD in /Front Speaker/Microphone (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x Dr. Debug (7-Segment Debug...
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...VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant Certifications - Supports jumperfree - Good Night LED Hardware - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 9) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 13) *... 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 thirdparty overclocking tools. English 8 ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard
...VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant Certifications - Supports jumperfree - Good Night LED Hardware - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 9) - Chassis Temperature Sensing - ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 13) *... 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 thirdparty overclocking tools. English 8 ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard
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... Energy Saver is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. ASRock Instant Flash is a revolutionary technology that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 9 ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard English Just launch this utility, you can update your hardware devices... to access ASRock Instant Flash. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you can press key during the POST...
... Energy Saver is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. ASRock Instant Flash is a revolutionary technology that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 9 ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard English Just launch this utility, you can update your hardware devices... to access ASRock Instant Flash. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you can press key during the POST...
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... capable of overclocking settings. With OC DNA, you to define the power consumption for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by ASRock, provides a convenient way for more details. 10 ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard English For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you what it is higher than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may...
... capable of overclocking settings. With OC DNA, you to define the power consumption for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by ASRock, provides a convenient way for more details. 10 ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard English For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you what it is higher than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may...
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.../support/index.htm English 11 ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard 1.3 Two SLITM Graphics Card Support List (for Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit) Chipset Vendor NVIDIA Model Name ...
.../support/index.htm English 11 ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard 1.3 Two SLITM Graphics Card Support List (for Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit) Chipset Vendor NVIDIA Model Name ...
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... Catalyst 9.1 RADEON 4850 Catalyst 9.1 * For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for CrossFireXTM Mode, please visit our website for details. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm English 12 ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard
... Catalyst 9.1 RADEON 4850 Catalyst 9.1 * For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for CrossFireXTM Mode, please visit our website for details. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm English 12 ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard
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... cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2. Do not force to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! English 13 ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard 00PRO Catalyst 9.1 00XT Catalyst 9.1 Catalyst 9.1 Catalyst 9.1 Catalyst 9.1 Catalyst 9.1 Catalyst 9.1 2. Whenever you insert the 1366-Pin CPU into the socket if above situation is any...
... cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2. Do not force to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! English 13 ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard 00PRO Catalyst 9.1 00XT Catalyst 9.1 Catalyst 9.1 Catalyst 9.1 Catalyst 9.1 Catalyst 9.1 Catalyst 9.1 2. Whenever you insert the 1366-Pin CPU into the socket if above situation is any...
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... notch 1366-Pin CPU alignment key 1366-Pin Socket For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key notches of the socket. 14 ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard Open the socket: Step 1-1. Insert the 1366-Pin CPU: Step 3-1. Hold the CPU by depressing down and out on the hook to fully open...
... notch 1366-Pin CPU alignment key 1366-Pin Socket For proper inserting, please ensure to match the two orientation key notches of the socket. 14 ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard Open the socket: Step 1-1. Insert the 1366-Pin CPU: Step 3-1. Hold the CPU by depressing down and out on the hook to fully open...
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... kindly refer to the orient keys. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS. Step 4-3. Secure load lever with fan operation or contact other components. 15 ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard English Connect fan header with tie-wrap to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. Close the socket: Step 4-1. While pressing down lightly on...
... kindly refer to the orient keys. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS. Step 4-3. Secure load lever with fan operation or contact other components. 15 ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard English Connect fan header with tie-wrap to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. Close the socket: Step 4-1. While pressing down lightly on...
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... size of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides six 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Triple Channel Memory Technology. English 16 ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard Populated - Populated 4 DIMMs Populated Populated - Populated 6 DIMMs Populated Populated Populated Populated Populated Populated 1. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is installed into...
... size of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides six 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Triple Channel Memory Technology. English 16 ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard Populated - Populated 4 DIMMs Populated Populated - Populated 6 DIMMs Populated Populated Populated Populated Populated Populated 1. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is installed into...
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... before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Step 1. Step 2. English The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 17 ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot at both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. Align a DIMM on the slot such...
... before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Step 1. Step 2. English The DIMM only fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 17 ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot at both ends fully snap back in one correct orientation. Align a DIMM on the slot such...
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... Express x16 lane width graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support CrossFireXTM or SLITM function. Replace the system cover. 18 ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard English Blue) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. 1. In single VGA...
... Express x16 lane width graphics cards, or used to install PCI Express graphics cards to support CrossFireXTM or SLITM function. Replace the system cover. 18 ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard English Blue) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards, such as Gigabit LAN card, SATA2 card, etc. 1. In single VGA...
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...® Quad SLITM technology support Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS only. It is recommended to the PCI Express graphics cards. 19 ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard English Currently, NVIDIA® SLITM technology supports Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit OS. Please follow the installation...
...® Quad SLITM technology support Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS only. It is recommended to the PCI Express graphics cards. 19 ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard English Currently, NVIDIA® SLITM technology supports Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit OS. Please follow the installation...