ASROCK X58 Extreme3 Manual do Utilizador

11111X58 Extreme3User ManualVersion 1.0Published February 2010Copyright©2010 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

101010101010. The software name itself – OC DNA literally tells you what it is capable of.OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by ASRock, provides a

11111111111.31.31.31.31.3TTTTTwo SLIwo SLIwo SLIwo SLIwo SLITMTMTMTMTM Graphics Card Suppor Graphics Card Suppor Graphics Card Suppor Graphics Card Su

12121212121.41.41.41.41.4TTTTTwo CrossFwo CrossFwo CrossFwo CrossFwo CrossFireXireXireXireXireXTMTMTMTMTM Graphics Card Suppor Graphics Card Suppor Gr

13131313131.5 Motherboard Layout1.5 Motherboard Layout1.5 Motherboard Layout1.5 Motherboard Layout1.5 Motherboard LayoutIntelICH10R30.5cm (12.0 in)24.

14141414141243567891011121314151617181.61.61.61.61.6I/O PanelI/O PanelI/O PanelI/O PanelI/O Panel** If you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the s

1515151515 To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. After restarting your

1616161616Chapter 2: InstallationChapter 2: InstallationChapter 2: InstallationChapter 2: InstallationChapter 2: InstallationThis is an ATX form facto

17171717172.3 CPU Installation2.3 CPU Installation2.3 CPU Installation2.3 CPU Installation2.3 CPU InstallationFor the installation of Intel 1366-

1818181818black lineblack linePin1alignment keyalignment keyPin11366-Pin CPU1366-Pin SocketStep 3. Insert the 1366-Pin CPU:Step 3-1. Hold the CPU

19191919192.42.42.42.42.4Installation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of CPU Fan and HeatsinkInstallation of C

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

20202020202.5 Installation of Memor2.5 Installation of Memor2.5 Installation of Memor2.5 Installation of Memor2.5 Installation of Memory Modules

2121212121notchbreaknotchbreakInstalling a DIMMInstalling a DIMMInstalling a DIMMInstalling a DIMMInstalling a DIMMPlease make sure to disconnect powe

22222222222.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots

23232323232.7 SLI2.7 SLI2.7 SLI2.7 SLI2.7 SLITMTMTMTMTM and Quad SLI and Quad SLI and Quad SLI and Quad SLI and Quad SLITM TM TM TM TM Operation Guide

2424242424Step4. Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable to the monitor connector or the DVIconnector of the graphics card that is inserted to PCIE1 slot.S

25252525252.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup

2626262626For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS:(For SLITM and Quad SLITM mode)A. Click the Start icon on your Windows taskbar.B. Fr

27272727271. If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will not see the performance benefits of CrossFireXTM. All three CrossFireXTM c

2828282828CrossFire BridgeStep 3. Connect the DVI monitor cable to the DVI connector on the Radeon graphicscard on PCIE1 slot. (You may use the DVI to

2929292929The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using thisutility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prio

33333ContentsContentsContentsContentsContents1 Introduction1 Introduction1 Introduction1 Introduction1 Introduction...

3030303030Although you have selected the option “Enable CrossFireTM”, the CrossFireXTMfunction may not work actually. Your computer will automatically

3131313131 * CrossFireXTM appearing here is a registered trademark of ATITM Technologies Inc., and is used only for identification or explanation

32323232322.10 Jumpers Setup2.10 Jumpers Setup2.10 Jumpers Setup2.10 Jumpers Setup2.10 Jumpers SetupThe illustration shows how jumpers aresetup. When

33333333332.11 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.11 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.11 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.11 Onboard Headers and Connectors

3434343434Infrared Module Header This header supports an optional(5-pin IR1) wireless transmitting and(see p.13 No. 33) receiving infrared module.US

3535353535Internal Audio Connectors This connector allows you(4-pin CD1) to receive stereo audio input(CD1: see p.13 No. 43) from sound sources such

3636363636Chassis, NB and Power Fan Connectors Please connect the fan cables(4-pin CHA_FAN1) to the fan connectors and(see p.13 No. 28) match the bla

373737373720-Pin ATX Power Supply InstallationThough this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector,it can still work if you adopt a traditional

3838383838HDMI_SPDIF Cable Please connect the black end (A)(Optional) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to theHDMI_SPDIF header on themotherboard. Then connect thew

39393939392.12 Smart Switches2.12 Smart Switches2.12 Smart Switches2.12 Smart Switches2.12 Smart SwitchesThis motherboard has three smart switches: po

444442.21.4 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions ... 512.22 Installing Windows

40404040402.13 Dr. Debug2.13 Dr. Debug2.13 Dr. Debug2.13 Dr. Debug2.13 Dr. DebugDr. Debug is used to provide code information, which makes troubleshoo

4141414141The POST code checkpoints are the largest set of checkpoints during the BIOSpre-boot process. The following table describes the type of chec

4242424242 33 Initializes the silent boot module. Set the window for displaying textinformation. 37 Displaying sign-on message, CPU information, setup

43434343432.14 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide2.14 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide2.14 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide2.14 HDMI_SPDIF Header

44444444442.152.152.152.152.15Serial ASerial ASerial ASerial ASerial ATTTTTA (SAA (SAA (SAA (SAA (SATTTTTA) / Serial AA) / Serial AA) / Serial AA) / S

45454545452.17 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F2.17 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F2.17 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F2.17 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F2.17 Hot Plug and Hot S

4646464646 Caution1. Without SATA 15-pin power connector interface, the SATA / SATAII / SATA3 Hot Plug cannot be processed.2. Even some SATA / SATA

4747474747 How to Hot Plug a SATA / SATAII / SATA3 HDD:Points of attention, before you process the Hot Plug:Please do follow below instruction sequenc

48484848482.202.202.202.202.20 Driver Installation Guide Driver Installation Guide Driver Installation Guide Driver Installation Guide Driver Installa

4949494949STEP 4: Install Windows® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system.After making a SATA / SATAII driver diskette and using “RAID Installation Guide” t

55555Chapter 1: IntroductionChapter 1: IntroductionChapter 1: IntroductionChapter 1: IntroductionChapter 1: IntroductionThank you for purchasing

50505050502.21.3 Migrating a “RAID Ready” System to RAID 0,2.21.3 Migrating a “RAID Ready” System to RAID 0,2.21.3 Migrating a “RAID Ready” Syst

51515151512.21.4 Installing Windows2.21.4 Installing Windows2.21.4 Installing Windows2.21.4 Installing Windows2.21.4 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64

5252525252STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration.B. Set “SATAII Configuration” to [Enhanced],

53535353532.232.232.232.232.23Untied Overclocking TUntied Overclocking TUntied Overclocking TUntied Overclocking TUntied Overclocking Technologyechnol

5454545454Chapter 3: BIOS SETUP UTILITYChapter 3: BIOS SETUP UTILITYChapter 3: BIOS SETUP UTILITYChapter 3: BIOS SETUP UTILITYChapter 3: BIOS SETUP UT

5555555555BIOS SETUP UTILITYMainOC Tweaker H/W Monitor Boot Security ExitAdvancedSystem OverviewSystem TimeSystem Date[ :00:09][Tue 02/09/2010]Use [En

5656565656BIOS SETUP UTILITYMainAdvanced H/W Monitor Boot Security ExitOverclocking may causedamage to your CPU andmotherboard.It should be done atyou

5757575757Spread SpectrumThis item should always be [Auto] for better system stability.CPU Ratio SettingIf the ratio status is unlocked, you will find

5858585858DRAM tRCDThis controls the number of DRAM clocks for TRCD. Configuration options:Configuration options: [Auto], [3] to [15].DRAM tRPThis con

5959595959VTT VoltageUse this to select VTT Voltage. The default value is [Auto].ICH VoltageUse this to select ICH Voltage. The default value is [Auto

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

6060606060Setting wrong values in this section may causethe system to malfunction.3.43.43.43.43.4Advanced ScreenAdvanced ScreenAdvanced ScreenAdvanced

61616161613.4.13.4.13.4.13.4.13.4.1CPU ConfigurationCPU ConfigurationCPU ConfigurationCPU ConfigurationCPU ConfigurationCPU Ratio SettingIf the ratio

6262626262Intel (R) TurboMode techUse this item to enable or disable Intel (R) Turbo Boost Technology. Turbomode allows processor cores to run faster

6363636363-C State package limit settingSelected option will program into C State package limit register. This itemappears only when you set the item

6464646464PCIE Max Payload SizeThis determines the maximum TLP (Transaction Layer Packet) payload sizethat can be supported by PCI Express controller.

6565656565BIOS SETUP UTILITYACPI ConfigurationSelect auto-detect ordisable the STRfeature.Select ScreenSelect Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF9 Lo

6666666666BIOS SETUP UTILITYStorage Configurationv02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc.AdvancedSATAII ConfigurationSATAII 1SATAII 2

6767676767[CD/DVD]: This is used for IDE CD/DVD drives.[ARMD]: This is used for IDE ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device),such as MO.LBA/Large ModeUse t

6868686868BIOS SETUP UTILITYAdvanced PCI / PnP SettingsValue in units of PCIclocks for PCI devicelatency timerregister.Select ScreenSelect Item+- Chan

69696969693.4.63.4.63.4.63.4.63.4.6Floppy ConfigurationFloppy ConfigurationFloppy ConfigurationFloppy ConfigurationFloppy ConfigurationIn this section

77777- 5 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports- 1 x Powered eSATAIII/USB 2.0 Connector- 2 x Ready-to-Use USB 3.0 Ports- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK L

70707070703.4.83.4.83.4.83.4.83.4.8USB ConfigurationUSB ConfigurationUSB ConfigurationUSB ConfigurationUSB ConfigurationUSB ControllerUse this item to

7171717171BIOS SETUP UTILITYHardware Health Event MonitoringSelect ScreenSelect ItemF1 General HelpF9 Load DefaultsF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv02.54 (C)

72727272723.6.13.6.13.6.13.6.13.6.1Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings ConfigurationBoot Se

7373737373BIOS SETUP UTILITYMain OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor BootExitInstall or Change thepassword.Select ScreenSelect ItemEnter ChangeF1 General

7474747474BIOS SETUP UTILITYMain OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot SecurityExit system setupafter saving thechanges.F10 key can be usedfor this ope

7575757575Chapter 4: SofChapter 4: SofChapter 4: SofChapter 4: SofChapter 4: Software Supportware Supportware Supportware Supportware Supporttttt4.14.

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

99999CAUTION!1. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page 62.2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology.