ASROCK 890FX Deluxe3 User Manual

11111890FX Deluxe3User ManualVersion 1.0Published March 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

1313131313 To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. After restarting your

14141414142.2.2.2.2.InstallationInstallationInstallationInstallationInstallationThis is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) mothe

15151515152.12.12.12.12.1CPU InstallationCPU InstallationCPU InstallationCPU InstallationCPU InstallationStep 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the leve

16161616162.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.3 Installat

1717171717notchbreaknotchbreakInstalling a DIMMInstalling a DIMMInstalling a DIMMInstalling a DIMMInstalling a DIMMPlease make sure to disconnect powe

18181818182.4 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

19191919191. If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will not see the performance benefits of CrossFireXTM. All three CrossFireXTM c

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

2020202020CrossFire BridgeStep 3. Connect the DVI monitor cable to the DVI connector on the Radeon graphicscard on PCIE2 slot. (You may use the DVI to

21212121212.5.1.2 Installing Three CrossFireX2.5.1.2 Installing Three CrossFireX2.5.1.2 Installing Three CrossFireX2.5.1.2 Installing Three CrossFireX

2222222222CrossFireTM BridgeStep 5. Connect the DVI monitor cable to the DVI connector on the Radeon graphicscard on PCIE2 slot. (You may use the DVI

2323232323The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using thisutility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prio

2424242424Although you have selected the option “Enable CrossFireTM”, the CrossFireXTMfunction may not work actually. Your computer will automatically

25252525252.6 Surround Display Feature2.6 Surround Display Feature2.6 Surround Display Feature2.6 Surround Display Feature2.6 Surround Display Feature

2626262626+5V1_2+5VSB2_32.72.72.72.72.7Jumpers SetupJumpers SetupJumpers SetupJumpers SetupJumpers SetupThe illustration shows how jumpers aresetup. W

27272727272.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.8

28282828281. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow t

2929292929+ 5 VDUMMYDUMMYSPEAKER1Chassis and Power Fan Connectors Please connect the fan cables(4-pin CHA_FAN1) to the fan connectors and(see p.11 No

33333ContentsContentsContentsContentsContents1.1.1.1.1.IntroductionIntroductionIntroductionIntroductionIntroduction...

3030303030 Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without

3131313131HDMI_SPDIF Header HDMI_SPDIF header, providing(2-pin HDMI_SPDIF1) SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA(see p.11 No. 2) card, allows the system to

32323232322.9 Smart Switches2.9 Smart Switches2.9 Smart Switches2.9 Smart Switches2.9 Smart SwitchesThis motherboard has three smart switches: power s

33333333332.10 Dr. Debug2.10 Dr. Debug2.10 Dr. Debug2.10 Dr. Debug2.10 Dr. DebugDr. Debug is used to provide code information, which makes troubleshoo

3434343434The POST code checkpoints are the largest set of checkpoints during the BIOSpre-boot process. The following table describes the type of chec

3535353535 33 Initializes the silent boot module. Set the window for displaying textinformation. 37 Displaying sign-on message, CPU information, setup

36363636362.11 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide2.11 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide2.11 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide2.11 HDMI_SPDIF Header

37373737372.13 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F2.13 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F2.13 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F2.13 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F2.13 Hot Plug and Hot S

3838383838 Caution1. Without SATA 15-pin power connector interface, the SATA3 Hot Plug cannot be processed.2. Even some SATA3 HDDs provide both SAT

3939393939 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

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

40404040402.152.152.152.152.15Driver Installation GuideDriver Installation GuideDriver Installation GuideDriver Installation GuideDriver Installation

41414141412.16.2 Installing Windows2.16.2 Installing Windows2.16.2 Installing Windows2.16.2 Installing Windows2.16.2 Installing Windows®®®®® 7 /

4242424242Using SATA3 HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions (IDE mode)STEP 1: Set up BIOS.A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage

4343434343STEP 1: Set up BIOS.A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration.B. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to

44444444443.3.3.3.3.BIOS SETUP UTILITYBIOS SETUP UTILITYBIOS SETUP UTILITYBIOS SETUP UTILITYBIOS SETUP UTILITY3.1 Introduction3.1 Introduction3.1 I

4545454545BIOS SETUP UTILITYMainOC Tweaker H/W Monitor Boot Security ExitAdvancedUse [Enter], [TAB]or [SHIFT-TAB] toselect a field.Use [+] or [-] toco

46464646463.33.33.33.33.3OC TOC TOC TOC TOC Tweakweakweakweakweaker Screener Screener Screener Screener ScreenIn the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up

4747474747ASRock UCCASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. Aslong as a simple switch of the BIOS option “ASRock UCC”, you

4848484848CPU VoltageIt allows you to adjust the value of CPU voltage. However, for safety andsystem stability, it is not recommended to adjust the va

4949494949BIOS SETUP UTILITYMemory TimingSelect ScreenSelect Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF9 Load DefaultsF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv02.54 (C) Co

555551.1.1.1.1.IntroductionIntroductionIntroductionIntroductionIntroductionThank you for purchasing ASRock 890FX Deluxe3 motherboard, a reliablemother

5050505050TRRDUse this to adjust TRRD values. Configuration options: [Auto], [4CLK] to[7CLK]. The default value is [Auto].TWTRUse this to adjust TWTR

5151515151CHA ADDR/CMD SetupUse this to adjust values for CHA ADDR/CMD Setup feature. Configurationoptions: [Auto], [1/2CLK] and [1CLK]. The default v

5252525252CHA Processor ODTUse this to adjust values for CHA Processor ODT. Configuration options:[Auto], [240 ohms], [120 ohms] and [60 ohms]. The de

53535353533.43.43.43.43.4Advanced ScreenAdvanced ScreenAdvanced ScreenAdvanced ScreenAdvanced ScreenIn this section, you may set the configurations fo

5454545454Cool ‘n’ QuietUse this item to enable or disable AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM technology. Thedefault value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [A

5555555555BIOS SETUP UTILITYv02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc.Chipset SettingsOnboard HD AudioFront PanelOnBoard LanDr. LANPrim

5656565656BIOS SETUP UTILITYACPI SettingsSelect auto-detect ordisable the STRfeature.Select ScreenSelect Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF9 Load De

5757575757BIOS SETUP UTILITYStorage Configurationv02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc.AdvancedOnboard SATA ControllerSATA Operatio

5858585858TYPEUse this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify.Configuration options: [Not Installed], [Auto], [CD/DVD], and [AR

5959595959BIOS SETUP UTILITYAdvanced PCI / PnP SettingsValue in units of PCIclocks for PCI devicelatency timerregister.Select ScreenSelect Item+- Chan

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

60606060603.4.63.4.63.4.63.4.63.4.6Floppy ConfigurationFloppy ConfigurationFloppy ConfigurationFloppy ConfigurationFloppy ConfigurationIn this section

6161616161BIOS SETUP UTILITYConfigure Super IO ChipsetAllow BIOS to Enableor Disable FloppyController.Select ScreenSelect Item+- Change OptionF1 Gener

6262626262BIOS SETUP UTILITYUSB ConfigurationTo enable or disablethe onboard USBcontrollers.Select ScreenSelect Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF9

6363636363BIOS SETUP UTILITYHardware Health Event MonitoringSelect ScreenSelect ItemF1 General HelpF9 Load DefaultsF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv02.54 (C)

6464646464BIOS SETUP UTILITYMain OC Tweaker Advanced H/W MonitorSecurity ExitBoot SettingsConfigure Settingsduring System Boot.Select ScreenSelect Ite

6565656565BIOS SETUP UTILITYMain OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor BootExitInstall or Change thepassword.Select ScreenSelect ItemEnter ChangeF1 General

6666666666BIOS SETUP UTILITYMain OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot SecurityExit system setupafter saving thechanges.F10 key can be usedfor this ope

67676767674.4.4.4.4.SofSofSofSofSoftware Supportware Supportware Supportware Supportware Supporttttt4.1 Install Operating System4.1 Install Operating

77777- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 3.0 Ports- 1 x eSATAIII Connector- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED

88888 Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), AMD OverDriveTM Utility, ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - OEM

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