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ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 Motherboard

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only and subject to change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commit-

ment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may

appear in this guide.

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY

The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance

controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the

California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please

follow the related regulations in advance.

“Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”

ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com

Published June 2013

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Summary

Motherboard Layout

I;O Panel Overview

1.2 Specifications

2. Installation

Pre-installation Precautions

CPU Installation

Step-by-step instructions for correctly installing the CPU into the motherboard socket.

CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation

Guide for installing the CPU heatsink and fan, including thermal grease application.

Memory Module Installation (DIMM)

Instructions for installing DDR3 memory modules for Dual Channel Memory Technology activation.

Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express)

Information on PCI and PCI Express slots, including their types and uses for expansion cards.

Driver Installation Guide

Instructions on how to install drivers from the support CD for proper system functionality.

Windows Installation with RAID Functions

Windows Installation without RAID Functions

Windows XP Installation without RAID

Windows 8;7;Vista Installation without RAID

3. BIOS Information