ASROCK 890GX Extreme3 User Manual

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1.1 Package Contents ..................................................................... 5
1.2 Specifications ............................................................................ 6
1.3 Motherboard Layout ................................................................. 11
1.4 I/O Panel .................................................................................... 12
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Pre-installation Precautions ............................................................... 14
2.1 CPU Installation ......................................................................... 15
2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink ....................................... 15
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) .................................... 16
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) .......................... 18
2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features .......................... 19
2.6 CrossFireX
TM
, 3-Way CrossFireX
TM
and Quad CrossFireX
TM
Operation Guide ........................................................................ 22
2.7 ATI
TM
Hybrid CrossFireX
TM
Operation Guide ............................. 28
2.8 Jumpers Setup .......................................................................... 30
2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors.......................................... 31
2.10 Smart Switches ........................................................................ 36
2.11 Dr. Debug .................................................................................. 37
2.12 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide .................................... 40
2.13 Serial ATA3 (SATA3) Hard Disks Installation ............................ 41
2.14 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDs ............... 41
2.15 SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide ................. 42
2.16 Driver Installation Guide ............................................................ 44
2.17 Installing Windows
®
7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
TM
/ Vista
TM
64-bit / XP /
XP 64-bit With RAID Functions ................................................. 44
2.17.1 Installing Windows
®
XP / XP 64-bit With RAID
Functions .................................................................... 44
2.17.2 Installing Windows
®
7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
TM
/ Vista
TM
64-bit
With RAID Functions ..................................................... 45
2.18 Installing Windows
®
7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
TM
/ Vista
TM
64-bit / XP /
XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions ............................................ 46
2.18.1 Installing Windows
®
XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID
Functions ...................................................................... 46
2.18.2 Installing Windows
®
7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
TM
/ Vista
TM
64-bit
Without RAID Functions ................................................ 47
2.19 Untied Overclocking Technology .............................................. 47

ASROCK 890GX Extreme3 Specifications

General

Internal memory	0.125 GB
Number of memory slots	4
Maximum internal memory	16 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	800, 1066, 1333, 1600, 1800 MHz
Processor socket	Socket AM3
Processor manufacturer	AMD
USB 2.0 connectors	0
Power fan connector	Yes
Number of SATA connectors	6
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Audio chip	VIA VT2020
Motherboard chipset	AMD 890GX
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Compatible operating systems	Windows XP
Graphics card	Radeon HD 4290
Maximum graphics card memory	512 MB
Parallel processing technology support	Hybrid CrossFireX
Networking features	Fast Ethernet
BIOS type	-
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733020

Weight and Dimensions

Width	- mm