ASROCK 970DE3/U3S3 User Manual

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4. Software Support
4.1 Install Operating System
This motherboard supports various Microsoft
®
Windows
®
operating systems: 7
/ 7 64-bit / Vista
TM
/ Vista
TM
64-bit / XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit. Because
motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in
this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for more
information.
4.2 Support CD Information
The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and
useful utilities that enhance the motherboard features.
4.2.1 Running The Support CD
To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD
automatically displays the Main Menu if “AUTORUN” is enabled in your com-
puter. If the Main Menu did not appear automatically, locate and double click on
the fi le “ASSETUP.EXE” from the BIN folder in the Support CD to display the
menus.
4.2.2 Drivers Menu
The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects the
installed devices. Please install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
4.2.3 Utilities Menu
The Utilities Menu shows the applications software that the motherboard sup-
ports. Click on a specifi c item then follow the installation wizard to install it.
4.2.4 Contact Information
If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, welcome
to visit ASRock’s website at http://www.asrock.com; or you may contact your
dealer for further information.

ASROCK 970DE3/U3S3 Specifications

General

Non-ECC	Yes
Memory channels	Dual-channel
Memory slots type	DIMM
Number of memory slots	4
Supported memory types	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	32 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	800, 1066, 1333, 1600, 1866 MHz
Processor socket	Socket AM3+
Processor manufacturer	AMD
Compatible processor series	AMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X3, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6
USB 2.0 connectors	3
Number of SATA II connectors	6
Number of SATA III connectors	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors	-
I/O ports	1 x IR 1 x ATA133 IDE 1 x HDMI_SPDIF 1 x Power LED 1 x 8 pin 12V power
Serial ports quantity	1
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.
Certification	FCC, CE, WHQL ErP/EuP Ready
Component for	PC
Motherboard chipset	AMD 770
Audio output channels	5.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Motherboard southbridge	AMD SB710
Compatible operating systems	Windows 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista / Vista 64-bit / XP / XP Media Center / XP 64-bit
Supported storage drive interfaces	SATA
Parallel processing technology support	Not supported
LAN controller	Realtek RTL8111E
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
BIOS type	AMI
ACPI version	1.1
BIOS memory size	64 Mbit

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	191 mm
Width	305 mm