ASROCK 870 EXTREME3 User Manual

11111870 Extreme3User ManualVersion 1.0Published April 2010Copyright©2010 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

10101010109. ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM.This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOSwitho

11111111111.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard LayoutSOCKET AM3FSB800DDR3_A1 (64 bi

12121212121.41.41.41.41.4I/O PI/O PI/O PI/O PI/O Panelanelanelanelanel** If you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front S

13131313132.2.2.2.2.InstallationInstallationInstallationInstallationInstallationThis is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) mothe

14141414142.12.12.12.12.1CPU InstallationCPU InstallationCPU InstallationCPU InstallationCPU InstallationStep 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the leve

15151515152.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.3 Installat

1616161616notchbreaknotchbreakInstalling a DIMMInstalling a DIMMInstalling a DIMMInstalling a DIMMInstalling a DIMMPlease make sure to disconnect powe

17171717172.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots

18181818181. If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will not see the performance benefits of CrossFireXTM. All three CrossFireXTM c

1919191919CrossFire BridgeStep 3. Connect the DVI monitor cable to the DVI connector on the Radeon graphicscard on PCIE2 slot. (You may use the DVI to

22222Copyright Notice:Copyright Notice:Copyright Notice:Copyright Notice:Copyright Notice:No part of this manual may be reproduced, transcribed, trans

2020202020The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using thisutility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prio

2121212121Although you have selected the option “Enable CrossFireTM”, the CrossFireXTMfunction may not work actually. Your computer will automatically

22222222222.6 Surround Display Feature2.6 Surround Display Feature2.6 Surround Display Feature2.6 Surround Display Feature2.6 Surround Display Feature

2323232323+5V1_2+5VSB2_32.72.72.72.72.7Jumpers SetupJumpers SetupJumpers SetupJumpers SetupJumpers SetupThe illustration shows how jumpers aresetup. W

2424242424USB 2.0 Headers Besides six default USB 2.0(9-pin USB6_7) ports on the I/O panel, there are(see p.11 No. 30) three USB 2.0 headers on thism

2525252525J_SENSEOUT2_L1MIC_RETPRESENCE#GNDOUT2_RMIC2_RMIC2_LOUT_RETFront Panel Audio Header This is an interface for the front(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) pane

2626262626CPU Fan Connector Please connect the CPU fan(4-pin CPU_FAN1) cable to this connector and(see p.11 No. 7) match the black wire to theground

2727272727ATX 12V Power Connector Please connect an ATX 12V(8-pin ATX12V1) power supply to this connector.(see p.11 No. 3)8 54

28282828282.9 Smart Switches2.9 Smart Switches2.9 Smart Switches2.9 Smart Switches2.9 Smart SwitchesThis motherboard has three smart switches: power s

29292929292.10 Dr. Debug2.10 Dr. Debug2.10 Dr. Debug2.10 Dr. Debug2.10 Dr. DebugDr. Debug is used to provide code information, which makes troubleshoo

33333ContentsContentsContentsContentsContents1.1.1.1.1.IntroductionIntroductionIntroductionIntroductionIntroduction...

3030303030The POST code checkpoints are the largest set of checkpoints during the BIOSpre-boot process. The following table describes the type of chec

3131313131 33 Initializes the silent boot module. Set the window for displaying textinformation. 37 Displaying sign-on message, CPU information, setup

32323232322.12 Hot Plug F2.12 Hot Plug F2.12 Hot Plug F2.12 Hot Plug F2.12 Hot Plug Function for SAunction for SAunction for SAunction for SAunct

3333333333 Caution1. Without SATA 15-pin power connector interface, the SATA3 Hot Plug cannot be processed.2. Even some SATA3 HDDs provide both SAT

3434343434 How to Hot Plug a SATA3 HDD:Points of attention, before you process the Hot Plug:Please do follow below instruction sequence to process the

35353535352.142.142.142.142.14Driver Installation GuideDriver Installation GuideDriver Installation GuideDriver Installation GuideDriver Installation

36363636362.15.2 Installing Windows2.15.2 Installing Windows2.15.2 Installing Windows2.15.2 Installing Windows2.15.2 Installing Windows®®®®® 7 /

3737373737Using SATA3 HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions (IDE mode)STEP 1: Set up BIOS.A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage

3838383838STEP 1: Set up BIOS.A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration.B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to

39393939393.3.3.3.3.BIOS SETUP UTILITYBIOS SETUP UTILITYBIOS SETUP UTILITYBIOS SETUP UTILITYBIOS SETUP UTILITY3.1 Introduction3.1 Introduction3.1 I

444443.3.3.3.3.BIOS SBIOS SBIOS SBIOS SBIOS SETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY...

4040404040BIOS SETUP UTILITYMainOC Tweaker H/W Monitor Boot Security ExitAdvancedUse [Enter], [TAB]or [SHIFT-TAB] toselect a field.Use [+] or [-] toco

41414141413.33.33.33.33.3OC TOC TOC TOC TOC Tweakweakweakweakweaker Screener Screener Screener Screener ScreenIn the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up

4242424242ASRock UCCASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. Aslong as a simple switch of the BIOS option “ASRock UCC”, you

4343434343NB Frequency MultiplierFor safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value ofthis item.NB VoltageIt allows you to adj

4444444444BIOS SETUP UTILITYMemory TimingSelect ScreenSelect Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF9 Load DefaultsF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv02.54 (C) Co

4545454545TRRDUse this to adjust TRRD values. Configuration options: [Auto], [4CLK] to[7CLK]. The default value is [Auto].TWTRUse this to adjust TWTR

4646464646CHA ADDR/CMD SetupUse this to adjust values for CHA ADDR/CMD Setup feature. Configurationoptions: [Auto], [1/2CLK] and [1CLK]. The default v

4747474747CHA Processor ODTUse this to adjust values for CHA Processor ODT. Configuration options:[Auto], [240 ohms], [120 ohms] and [60 ohms]. The de

4848484848Chipset SettingsHT VoltageUse this to select Hyper-Transport voltage. Configuration options: [Auto],[1.200V] to [1.820V]. The default value

49494949493.43.43.43.43.4Advanced ScreenAdvanced ScreenAdvanced ScreenAdvanced ScreenAdvanced ScreenIn this section, you may set the configurations fo

555551.1.1.1.1.IntroductionIntroductionIntroductionIntroductionIntroductionThank you for purchasing ASRock 870 Extreme3 motherboard, a reliable mother

5050505050Cool ‘n’ QuietUse this item to enable or disable AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM technology. Thedefault value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [A

5151515151BIOS SETUP UTILITYv02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc.Chipset SettingsOnboard HD AudioFront PanelOnBoard LanDr. LANOnbo

5252525252BIOS SETUP UTILITYACPI SettingsSelect auto-detect ordisable the STRfeature.Select ScreenSelect Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF9 Load De

5353535353BIOS SETUP UTILITYStorage Configurationv02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc.AdvancedOnboard SATA ControllerSATA Operatio

5454545454TYPEUse this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify.Configuration options: [Not Installed], [Auto], [CD/DVD], and [AR

5555555555BIOS SETUP UTILITYAdvanced PCI / PnP SettingsValue in units of PCIclocks for PCI devicelatency timerregister.Select ScreenSelect Item+- Chan

5656565656BIOS SETUP UTILITYConfigure Super IO ChipsetAllow BIOS to SelectSerialPortBaseAddresses.Select ScreenSelect Item+- Change OptionF1 General H

5757575757BIOS SETUP UTILITYUSB ConfigurationTo enable or disablethe onboard USBcontrollers.Select ScreenSelect Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF9

5858585858BIOS SETUP UTILITYHardware Health Event MonitoringSelect ScreenSelect ItemF1 General HelpF9 Load DefaultsF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv02.54 (C)

5959595959BIOS SETUP UTILITYMain OC Tweaker Advanced H/W MonitorSecurity ExitBoot SettingsConfigure Settingsduring System Boot.Select ScreenSelect Ite

666661.21.21.21.21.2SpecificationsSpecificationsSpecificationsSpecificationsSpecifications Platform - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.

6060606060BIOS SETUP UTILITYMain OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor BootExitInstall or Change thepassword.Select ScreenSelect ItemEnter ChangeF1 General

6161616161BIOS SETUP UTILITYMain OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot SecurityExit system setupafter saving thechanges.F10 key can be usedfor this ope

62626262624.4.4.4.4.SofSofSofSofSoftware Supportware Supportware Supportware Supportware Supporttttt4.1 Install Operating System4.1 Install Operating

77777- 1 x eSATAIII Connector- 2 x Ready-to-Use USB 3.0 Ports- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)- 1 x IEEE 1394 Port- 1 x Clear

88888WARNINGPlease realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjustingthe setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overcl

99999CAUTION!1. ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. Aslong as a simple switch of the BIOS option “ASRock UCC”, you can