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Contents 1 Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Two SLITM Graphics Card Support List 11 1.4 Two CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List 12 1.5 Motherboard Layout 13 1.6 I/O Panel 14 2 Installation 16 2.1 Screw Holes 16 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 16 2.3 CPU Installation 17 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 19 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 20 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express...
Contents 1 Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Two SLITM Graphics Card Support List 11 1.4 Two CrossFireXTM Graphics Card Support List 12 1.5 Motherboard Layout 13 1.6 I/O Panel 14 2 Installation 16 2.1 Screw Holes 16 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 16 2.3 CPU Installation 17 2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan 19 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 20 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express...
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... 54 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 54 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 55 3.2 Main Screen 55 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 56 3.4 Advanced Screen 60 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 61 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 63 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 65 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 66 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 68 3.4.6 Floppy Configuration 69 3.4.7 Super ...3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration 72 3.7 Security Screen 73 3.8 Exit Screen 74 4 Software Support 75 4.1 Install Operating System 75 4.2 Support CD Information 75 4.2.1 Running Support CD 75 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 75 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 75 4.2.4 Contact Information 75 4
... 54 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 54 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 55 3.2 Main Screen 55 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 56 3.4 Advanced Screen 60 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 61 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 63 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 65 3.4.4 Storage Configuration 66 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration 68 3.4.6 Floppy Configuration 69 3.4.7 Super ...3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration 72 3.7 Security Screen 73 3.8 Exit Screen 74 4 Software Support 75 4.1 Install Operating System 75 4.2 Support CD Information 75 4.2.1 Running Support CD 75 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 75 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 75 4.2.4 Contact Information 75 4
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...setup and information of this manual will be available on ASRock website as well. 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...and the BIOS software might be subject to quality and endurance. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to this manual ...
...setup and information of this manual will be available on ASRock website as well. 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...and the BIOS software might be subject to quality and endurance. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. In case any modifications of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to this manual ...
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... memory: 24GB (see CAUTION 1) - DAC with Intel® Workstation 1S Xeon® processors 3500 series - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O - Supports EM64T CPU - Intel® QuickPath Interconnect - Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) - 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (blue @ x16 mode)...Capacitors) - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio 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 Northbridge: Intel® X58 - Supports ATITM CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM...
... memory: 24GB (see CAUTION 1) - DAC with Intel® Workstation 1S Xeon® processors 3500 series - Supports Wake-On-LAN I /O - Supports EM64T CPU - Intel® QuickPath Interconnect - Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) - 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (blue @ x16 mode)...Capacitors) - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio 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 Northbridge: Intel® X58 - Supports ATITM CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM...
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... LED - 1 x Power Switch with LED - 1 x Reset Switch with eSATA3 port) - 2 x USB3.0 ports by Marvell SE9128, support hardware RAID (RAID 0 and RAID 1), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions (SATA3_2 connector is shared with LED - 8Mb AMI BIOS - CPU/Chassis/NB/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - SATA3...
... LED - 1 x Power Switch with LED - 1 x Reset Switch with eSATA3 port) - 2 x USB3.0 ports by Marvell SE9128, support hardware RAID (RAID 0 and RAID 1), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions (SATA3_2 connector is shared with LED - 8Mb AMI BIOS - CPU/Chassis/NB/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - SATA3...
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... Fan - Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 7) - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - FCC, CE, WHQL - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant Certifications - Good...
... Fan - Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 7) - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - FCC, CE, WHQL - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant Certifications - Good...
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...Please read the installation guide of Intelligent Energy Saver. Due to access ASRock Instant Flash. Please check the table on page 20 for USB 2.0 works fine under Windows® environment. For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. In other ...overclock your BIOS only in Flash ROM. CAUTION! 1. Power Management for proper installation. 4. For Windows® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is a revolutionary technology that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 9 Featuring ...
...Please read the installation guide of Intelligent Energy Saver. Due to access ASRock Instant Flash. Please check the table on page 20 for USB 2.0 works fine under Windows® environment. For microphone input, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. In other ...overclock your BIOS only in Flash ROM. CAUTION! 1. Power Management for proper installation. 4. For Windows® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is a revolutionary technology that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 9 Featuring ...
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...not interfere with fan operation or contact other . Align fasteners with remaining fasteners. Repeat with the motherboard throughholes. Ensure that supports Intel 1366-Pin CPU. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise, the heatsink cannot be secured on side...to MB header Fastener slots pointing straight out Press Down (4 Places) If you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to install and lock. Secure excess cable with thumb to improve heat dissipation. Below is an example to illustrate...
...not interfere with fan operation or contact other . Align fasteners with remaining fasteners. Repeat with the motherboard throughholes. Ensure that supports Intel 1366-Pin CPU. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise, the heatsink cannot be secured on side...to MB header Fastener slots pointing straight out Press Down (4 Places) If you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to install and lock. Secure excess cable with thumb to improve heat dissipation. Below is an example to illustrate...
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...of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. 5. Populated 4 DIMMs Populated Populated - Due to Intel® CPU spec definition, XMP DIMMs and DDR3 2000/ 1866/1600 are supported for one DIMM is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the white slot (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1...DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides six 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Triple Channel Memory Technology. For triple channel configuration, you have to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 ...
...of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. 5. Populated 4 DIMMs Populated Populated - Due to Intel® CPU spec definition, XMP DIMMs and DDR3 2000/ 1866/1600 are supported for one DIMM is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into the white slot (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1...DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides six 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Triple Channel Memory Technology. For triple channel configuration, you have to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 ...
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...) (see p.13 No. 42) GND +12V NB_FAN_SPEED (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.13 No. 5) CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.13 No. 2) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 4 CPU_FAN_SPEED 3 +12V 2 GND 1 Please connect a CPU fan cable to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Though... No. 20) 1 PLEDPLED+ PLED+ Please connect the chassis power LED to this connector. 36 The LED is operating. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on when the system is off ).
...) (see p.13 No. 42) GND +12V NB_FAN_SPEED (3-pin PWR_FAN1) (see p.13 No. 5) CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.13 No. 2) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 4 CPU_FAN_SPEED 3 +12V 2 GND 1 Please connect a CPU fan cable to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. Though... No. 20) 1 PLEDPLED+ PLED+ Please connect the chassis power LED to this connector. 36 The LED is operating. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on when the system is off ).
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... Display errors to OS Loader (typically INT19h). 42 A2 Takes care of chipset registers. 8D Build ACPI tables (if ACPI is supported) 8E Program the peripheral parameters. A4 Initialize runtime language module. A7 Displays the system configuration screen if enabled. Allocates memory for ...MTRR's. A0 Check boot password if installed. Display total memory in memory test. Initializes the Microsoft IRQ Routing Table. A8 Prepare CPU for DEL or ESC keys to OS. Prepares the runtime language module. AA Uninstall POST INT1Ch vector and INT09h vector. 33 ...
... Display errors to OS Loader (typically INT19h). 42 A2 Takes care of chipset registers. 8D Build ACPI tables (if ACPI is supported) 8E Program the peripheral parameters. A4 Initialize runtime language module. A7 Displays the system configuration screen if enabled. Allocates memory for ...MTRR's. A0 Check boot password if installed. Display total memory in memory test. Initializes the Microsoft IRQ Routing Table. A8 Prepare CPU for DEL or ESC keys to OS. Prepares the runtime language module. AA Uninstall POST INT1Ch vector and INT09h vector. 33 ...
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...] to [Manual]. Set "SATAII Configuration" to [Enhanced], and then in the option "Configure SATAII as ", please set the option to [IDE]. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. 2.22.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM...to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. 2.23 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more ...
...] to [Manual]. Set "SATAII Configuration" to [Enhanced], and then in the option "Configure SATAII as ", please set the option to [IDE]. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. 2.22.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM...to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. 2.23 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more ...
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... option will find this item appear to allow you will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel (R) Virtualization Technology. CPU Thermal Throttling You may select [Enabled] to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to execute code. No-Excute Memory Protection No-Execution (NX)...No Execute (NX) Memory Protection" can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by malicious software to keep the CPU from the chipset. Enhance Halt State All processors support the Halt State (C1). The C1 state is set to the IA-32 Intel Architecture. Intel (R) ...
... option will find this item appear to allow you will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel (R) Virtualization Technology. CPU Thermal Throttling You may select [Enabled] to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to execute code. No-Excute Memory Protection No-Execution (NX)...No Execute (NX) Memory Protection" can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by malicious software to keep the CPU from the chipset. Enhance Halt State All processors support the Halt State (C1). The C1 state is set to the IA-32 Intel Architecture. Intel (R) ...
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...power management hardware and flows. This item will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. Please set this item to select the number of both cores' requests, portraying a single CPU entity to enable in each processor package. The default value is [Disabled...to run faster than marked frequency in which each core independently, while the actual power management adheres to be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.. is Intel's new power saving technology. Intel (R) HT Technology To enable this feature, it wishes,...
...power management hardware and flows. This item will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology. Please set this item to select the number of both cores' requests, portraying a single CPU entity to enable in each processor package. The default value is [Disabled...to run faster than marked frequency in which each core independently, while the actual power management adheres to be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel (R) SpeedStep(tm) tech.. is Intel's new power saving technology. Intel (R) HT Technology To enable this feature, it wishes,...
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... VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to quality and endurance. In case any modifications of this motherboard, please visit our website for 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...
... VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to quality and endurance. In case any modifications of this motherboard, please visit our website for 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...
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... with Content Protection - Intel® QuickPath Interconnect - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio 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 Triple Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2) - Supports DDR3 2000(OC)/1866(OC)/1600(OC)/1333(OC...
... with Content Protection - Intel® QuickPath Interconnect - 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio 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 Triple Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2) - Supports DDR3 2000(OC)/1866(OC)/1600(OC)/1333(OC...
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... Switch with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - 1 x IEEE 1394 Port - 1 x Clear CMOS Switch - CPU/Chassis/NB/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - AMI Legal BIOS - Supports "Plug and Play" 7 ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard English SATA3 USB3.0 Connector Smart Switch BIOS Feature - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - 5 x Ready-to...
... Switch with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - 1 x IEEE 1394 Port - 1 x Clear CMOS Switch - CPU/Chassis/NB/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - AMI Legal BIOS - Supports "Plug and Play" 7 ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard English SATA3 USB3.0 Connector Smart Switch BIOS Feature - 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port - 5 x Ready-to...
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.../NB/Power Fan Tachometer - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 10) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 7) - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - O. Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - English 8 ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard Supports I. ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 12) - Instant Boot - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant Certifications - We...
.../NB/Power Fan Tachometer - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore OS - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 10) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 7) - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - O. Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.) - English 8 ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard Supports I. ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 12) - Instant Boot - Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant Certifications - We...
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... XP SP1 or SP2. 7. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. This motherboard supports Triple Channel Memory Technology. It 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 Before you can press key during ...Windows®. For Windows® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is a BIOS flash utility embedded in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other words, it is able to access ASRock Instant Flash. CAUTION! 1. Please check the table ...
... XP SP1 or SP2. 7. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. This motherboard supports Triple Channel Memory Technology. It 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 Before you can press key during ...Windows®. For Windows® OS with 64-bit CPU, there is a BIOS flash utility embedded in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other words, it is able to access ASRock Instant Flash. CAUTION! 1. Please check the table ...
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... Memory Technology can be damaged. Populated - - - - 2 DIMMs - Populated - You may be activated. English 16 ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard see p.2 No.7), or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Triple Channel (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2 and DDR3_C2; Populated - Populated 5 DIMMs...and please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in Triple Channel (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1 and DDR3_C1; Due to Intel® CPU spec definition, XMP DIMMs and DDR3 1600 are supported for the first priority. 2. Recommended Memory Configurations DDR3_A2 DDR3_A1 DDR3_B2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_C2 DDR3_C1 (Blue) (White)...
... Memory Technology can be damaged. Populated - - - - 2 DIMMs - Populated - You may be activated. English 16 ASRock X58 Extreme3 Motherboard see p.2 No.7), or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Triple Channel (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2 and DDR3_C2; Populated - Populated 5 DIMMs...and please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in Triple Channel (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1 and DDR3_C1; Due to Intel® CPU spec definition, XMP DIMMs and DDR3 1600 are supported for the first priority. 2. Recommended Memory Configurations DDR3_A2 DDR3_A1 DDR3_B2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_C2 DDR3_C1 (Blue) (White)...