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... 4.1 Install Operating System 53 4.2 Support CD Information 53 4.2.1 Running Support CD 53 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 53 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 53 4.2.4 Contact Information 53 4 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 31 3.1 Introduction 31 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 31 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 32 3.2 Main Screen 32 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 33 3.4 Advanced Screen 40 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 41 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 42 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 43...
... 4.1 Install Operating System 53 4.2 Support CD Information 53 4.2.1 Running Support CD 53 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 53 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 53 4.2.4 Contact Information 53 4 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 31 3.1 Introduction 31 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 31 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 32 3.2 Main Screen 32 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 33 3.4 Advanced Screen 40 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 41 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 42 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 43...
User Manual
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....5 cm x 19.8 cm) 1 x ASRock M3A UCC Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock M3A UCC Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of this manual occur, the updated version will be updated, the content of the Support CD. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice...
....5 cm x 19.8 cm) 1 x ASRock M3A UCC Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock M3A UCC Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of this manual occur, the updated version will be updated, the content of the Support CD. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice...
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...Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 2) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 1) - Southbridge: AMD SB600 - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Support DDR3 1800(OC)/1600/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 3) - 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports Wake-On-LAN ASRock... HD 6CH I /O Connector - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.8-in /Front Speaker/Microphone - 4 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID ...
...Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core) (see CAUTION 2) - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 1) - Southbridge: AMD SB600 - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Support DDR3 1800(OC)/1600/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 3) - 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports Wake-On-LAN ASRock... HD 6CH I /O Connector - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 7.8-in /Front Speaker/Microphone - 4 x Serial ATAII 3.0Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID ...
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... / XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit compliant Certifications - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 10) - OEM and Trial; CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Supports "Plug and Play" - Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 7) BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS - Hybrid Booster: - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL...
... / XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit compliant Certifications - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 10) - OEM and Trial; CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Supports "Plug and Play" - Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 7) BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS - Hybrid Booster: - FCC, CE, Microsoft® WHQL...
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...components and devices of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you can unlock the extra CPU core to 6MB, which allows you to surveil your system stability, or even cause damage to SATAII connector directly. 7. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Whether 1800/1600MHz .../ 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2. 8. ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. Please read the installation guide of ASRock OC Tuner. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is a revolutionary technology that...
...components and devices of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you can unlock the extra CPU core to 6MB, which allows you to surveil your system stability, or even cause damage to SATAII connector directly. 7. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Whether 1800/1600MHz .../ 7 / VistaTM 64-bit / VistaTM / XP 64-bit / XP SP1 or SP2. 8. ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. Please read the installation guide of ASRock OC Tuner. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, Intelligent Energy Saver is a revolutionary technology that...
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... Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.10 No. 33) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 4 CPU_FAN_SPEED 3 +12V 2 GND 1 Please connect the CPU fan cable to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your...
... Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.10 No. 33) FAN_SPEED_CONTROL 4 CPU_FAN_SPEED 3 +12V 2 GND 1 Please connect the CPU fan cable to this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work successfully even without the fan speed control function. To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your...
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..., please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. 2.14 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 stable overclocking...
..., please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. 2.14 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 stable overclocking...
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... a simple switch of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you may cause damage to [Manual], you can support this item. 34 The configuration options depend on the CPU core you to the quadcore CPU, and some CPU's hidden core may be done at your CPU and motherboard. It should be malfunctioned. CPU Active Core Control This allows you adopt...
... a simple switch of the BIOS option "ASRock UCC", you may cause damage to [Manual], you can support this item. 34 The configuration options depend on the CPU core you to the quadcore CPU, and some CPU's hidden core may be done at your CPU and motherboard. It should be malfunctioned. CPU Active Core Control This allows you adopt...
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... utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. The C1 state is [Enabled]. The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from the chipset. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration Advanced CPU Configuration Cool 'n' Quiet Secure Virtual Machine Enhanced Halt State BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enabling...
... utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by AMD-V. The C1 state is [Enabled]. The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from the chipset. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration Advanced CPU Configuration Cool 'n' Quiet Secure Virtual Machine Enhanced Halt State BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Enabling...
Quick Installation Guide
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....8 cm) 1 x ASRock M3A UCC Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock M3A UCC Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock M3A UCC Motherboard English Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to the hardware installation. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without...
....8 cm) 1 x ASRock M3A UCC Quick Installation Guide 1 x ASRock M3A UCC Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 4 ASRock M3A UCC Motherboard English Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to the hardware installation. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without...
Quick Installation Guide
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... CAUTION 3) - 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector 5 ASRock M3A UCC Motherboard English Supports Wake-On-LAN ASRock HD 6CH I /O Connector - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - Southbridge: AMD SB600 - HD...
... CAUTION 3) - 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Supports AMD's Cool 'n' QuietTM Technology - Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 6) - 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices) - 1 x Floppy connector - 1 x IR header - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector 5 ASRock M3A UCC Motherboard English Supports Wake-On-LAN ASRock HD 6CH I /O Connector - FSB 1000 MHz (2.0 GT/s) - Southbridge: AMD SB600 - HD...
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SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD - Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB - Trial) Unique Feature - Instant Boot - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 14) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 6 ASRock M3A UCC Motherboard Chassis Temperature Sensing - - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - Hybrid Booster: - ErP/EuP Ready...
SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD - Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB - Trial) Unique Feature - Instant Boot - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 14) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 6 ASRock M3A UCC Motherboard Chassis Temperature Sensing - - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - Hybrid Booster: - ErP/EuP Ready...
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... can also increase L3 cache size up to the memory support list on this function because some CPU's hidden core may be noted that UCC feature is a certain risk involved with a better price. You can reduce the 7 ASRock M3A UCC Motherboard English ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9. When UCC feature is enabled, the dual-core or triple-core...
... can also increase L3 cache size up to the memory support list on this function because some CPU's hidden core may be noted that UCC feature is a certain risk involved with a better price. You can reduce the 7 ASRock M3A UCC Motherboard English ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com 9. When UCC feature is enabled, the dual-core or triple-core...
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... Please connect an ATX power supply to Pin 1-3. Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it to this connector. 1 13 Though... the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13. 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 1 ASRock M3A UCC Motherboard 13 17 English System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.2 No. 29) Please connect the chassis speaker to this header. Please connect ...
... Please connect an ATX power supply to Pin 1-3. Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can still work if you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it to this connector. 1 13 Though... the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13. 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation 1 ASRock M3A UCC Motherboard 13 17 English System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.2 No. 29) Please connect the chassis speaker to this header. Please connect ...
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...174; 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. 2.10 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 ...apply Untied Overclocking Technology. B. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. English 20 ASRock M3A UCC Motherboard Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to [IDE]. A. Using SATA / SATAII...
...174; 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. 2.10 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 ...apply Untied Overclocking Technology. B. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. English 20 ASRock M3A UCC Motherboard Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to [IDE]. A. Using SATA / SATAII...