ASROCK 880GMH/USB3 R2.0 User Manual Page 1

11111880GMH/USB3User ManualVersion 2.0Published May 2010Copyright©2010 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

101010101010. ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM.This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOSwith

11111111111.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard LayoutSuperI/OCMOSBATTERYATXPWR1SOCK

1212121212125367891011131412415161.41.41.41.41.4I/O PanelI/O PanelI/O PanelI/O PanelI/O Panel** If you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speak

13131313132.2.2.2.2.InstallationInstallationInstallationInstallationInstallationThis is a Micro ATX Form Factor (9.6-in x 9.0-in, 24.4 cm x 22.9 cm) m

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

18181818182. If you have installed onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system already, you can freely enjoy the benefits of dual monitor

1919191919Surround Display FeatureThis motherboard supports surround display upgrade. With the internal VGAoutput support (DVI-D, D-Sub and HDMI) and

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

2020202020HDCP FunctionHDCP function is supported on this motherboard. To use HDCPfunction with this motherboard, you need to adopt the monitor thatsu

21212121212.62.62.62.62.6AAAAATITITITITITMTMTMTMTM Hybrid CrossF Hybrid CrossF Hybrid CrossF Hybrid CrossF Hybrid CrossFireXireXireXireXireXTMTMTMTMTM

2222222222 * Hybrid CrossFireXTM appearing here is a registered trademark of ATITM Technologies Inc., and is used only for identification or explan

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

2424242424FLOPPY1Pin1the red-striped side to Pin12.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.8 Onboard Headers and Connector

2525252525USB 2.0 Headers Besides five default USB 2.0(9-pin USB6_7) ports on the I/O panel, there are(see p.11 No. 11) three USB 2.0 headers on this

2626262626Chassis and Power Fan Connectors Please connect the fan cables(3-pin CHA_FAN1) to the fan connectors and(see p.11 No. 12) match the black w

272727272720-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, it can still work if you adopt

28282828282.92.92.92.92.9SASASASASATTTTTAII Hard Disk Setup GuideAII Hard Disk Setup GuideAII Hard Disk Setup GuideAII Hard Disk Setup GuideAII Hard D

29292929292.102.102.102.102.10Serial ASerial ASerial ASerial ASerial ATTTTTA (SAA (SAA (SAA (SAA (SATTTTTA) / Serial AA) / Serial AA) / Serial AA) / S

33333ContentsContentsContentsContentsContents1.1.1.1.1.IntroductionIntroductionIntroductionIntroductionIntroduction...

30303030302.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F2.11 Hot Plug and Hot S

3131313131 Caution1. Without SATA 15-pin power connector interface, the SATA / SATAII Hot Plug cannot be processed.2. Even some SATA / SATAII HDDs

3232323232 How to Hot Plug a SATA / SATAII HDD:Points of attention, before you process the Hot Plug:Please do follow below instruction sequence to pro

33333333332.132.132.132.132.13Driver Installation GuideDriver Installation GuideDriver Installation GuideDriver Installation GuideDriver Installation

3434343434 NOTE. If you install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit on IDE HDDs and want to manage (create,convert, delete, or rebuild) RAID functions on SATA

3535353535 NOTE1. If you install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on IDE HDDs and want to manage (create, convert, delete, or reb

3636363636Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions (IDE mode)STEP 1: Set up BIOS.A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen S

37373737372.162.162.162.162.16Untied Overclocking TUntied Overclocking TUntied Overclocking TUntied Overclocking TUntied Overclocking Technologyechnol

38383838383.3.3.3.3.BIOS SETUP UTILITYBIOS SETUP UTILITYBIOS SETUP UTILITYBIOS SETUP UTILITYBIOS SETUP UTILITY3.1 Introduction3.1 Introduction3.1 I

3939393939BIOS SETUP UTILITYMainOC Tweaker H/W Monitor Boot Security ExitAdvancedUse [Enter], [TAB]or [SHIFT-TAB] toselect a field.Use [+] or [-] toco

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

40404040403.33.33.33.33.3OC TOC TOC TOC TOC Tweakweakweakweakweaker Screener Screener Screener Screener ScreenIn the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up

4141414141Spread SpectrumThis item should always be [Auto] for better system stability.Boot Failure Guard Enable or disable the feature of Boot

4242424242CPU Frequency MultiplierFor safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value ofthis item.CPU VoltageIt allows you to a

4343434343BIOS SETUP UTILITYMemory TimingSelect ScreenSelect Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF9 Load DefaultsF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv02.54 (C) Co

4444444444TRRDUse this to adjust TRRD values. Configuration options: [Auto], [4CLK] to[7CLK]. The default value is [Auto].TWTRUse this to adjust TWTR

4545454545CHA ADDR/CMD SetupUse this to adjust values for CHA ADDR/CMD Setup feature. Configurationoptions: [Auto], [1/2CLK] and [1CLK]. The default v

4646464646CHA Processor ODTUse this to adjust values for CHA Processor ODT. Configuration options:[Auto], [240 ohms], [120 ohms] and [60 ohms]. The de

4747474747Chipset SettingsSidePort Clock SpeedThis allows you to select sideport clock speed. The default value is [Auto].Configuration options: [Auto

48484848483.43.43.43.43.4Advanced ScreenAdvanced ScreenAdvanced ScreenAdvanced ScreenAdvanced ScreenIn this section, you may set the configurations fo

4949494949Boot Failure Guard Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard.Cool ‘n’ QuietUse this item to enable or disable AMD’s Cool ‘n’

555551.1.1.1.1.IntroductionIntroductionIntroductionIntroductionIntroductionThank you for purchasing ASRock 880GMH/USB3 motherboard, a reliablemotherbo

5050505050BIOS SETUP UTILITYv02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc.Chipset SettingsOnboard HD AudioFront PanelOnBoard LanGraphics Ad

5151515151BIOS SETUP UTILITYACPI SettingsSelect auto-detect ordisable the STRfeature.Select ScreenSelect Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF9 Load De

5252525252BIOS SETUP UTILITYPrimary IDE MasterSelect the typeof device connectedto the system.Select ScreenSelect Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF

5353535353TYPEUse this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify.Configuration options: [Not Installed], [Auto], [CD/DVD], and [AR

5454545454BIOS SETUP UTILITYAdvanced PCI / PnP SettingsValueinunitsofPCIclocks for PCI devicelatency timerregister.Select ScreenSelect Item+- Change O

5555555555BIOS SETUP UTILITYConfigure Super IO ChipsetAllow BIOS to Enableor Disable FloppyController.Select ScreenSelect Item+- Change OptionF1 Gener

5656565656BIOS SETUP UTILITYUSB ConfigurationTo enable or disablethe onboard USBcontrollers.Select ScreenSelect Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF9

5757575757BIOS SETUP UTILITYHardware Health Event MonitoringSelect ScreenSelect ItemF1 General HelpF9 Load DefaultsF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv02.54 (C)

5858585858BIOS SETUP UTILITYMain OC Tweaker Advanced H/W MonitorSecurity ExitBoot SettingsConfigure Settingsduring System Boot.Select ScreenSelect Ite

5959595959BIOS SETUP UTILITYMain OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor BootExitInstall or Change thepassword.Select ScreenSelect ItemEnter ChangeF1 General

666661.21.21.21.21.2SpecificationsSpecificationsSpecificationsSpecificationsSpecifications Platform - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.0-in, 24.4 cm

6060606060BIOS SETUP UTILITYMain OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot SecurityExit system setupafter saving thechanges.F10 key can be usedfor this ope

61616161614.4.4.4.4.SofSofSofSofSoftware Supportware Supportware Supportware Supportware Supporttttt4.1 Install Operating System4.1 Install Operating

77777 Audio - 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec)- Premium Blu-ray audio support LAN - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/10

88888 Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), AMD OverDriveTM Utility, AMD Live! Explorer, AMD Fusion, ASRock Software

99999CAUTION!1. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Un-tied Overclocking Technology” on page 37 for details.2. This