Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product X58 Extreme3 Asrock
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1 1 1 1 1 X58 Extreme3 User Ma nual V ersion 1.0 Published February 2010 Copyright©2010 ASRock INC. All rights reserved..
2 2 2 2 2 Copyright Notice: Copyright Notice: Copyright Notice: Copyright Notice: Copyright Notice: No part of this manual may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in any form or by any means, except duplication of documentation by the purcha ser for ba ckup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc.
3 3 3 3 3 Contents Contents Contents Contents Contents 1 Introduction 1 Introduction 1 Introduction 1 Introduction 1 Introduction ................................................... ................................................... .................
4 4 4 4 4 2.21.4 Installing Windows ® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista TM / Vista TM 64-bit With RAID Functions ................... 51 2.22 Installing Windows ® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista TM / Vista TM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions ..................
5 5 5 5 5 Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction Tha nk you for purcha sing ASRock X58 Extreme3 motherboard, a reli able motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control.
6 6 6 6 6 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications Platform - A TX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.
7 7 7 7 7 - 5 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x Powered eSA T AIII/USB 2.0 Connector - 2 x Ready-to-Use USB 3.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - 1 x IEEE 1394 Port -.
8 8 8 8 8 W ARNING Plea se realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, a pplying U ntied Overclocking T e chnology , or using the third- party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even cause da mage to the components and device s of your system.
9 9 9 9 9 CAUTION! 1. About the setting of “Hyper Thre ading T echnology”, plea se check page 62. 2. This motherboard supports U ntied Overclocking T e chnology . Plea se read “U ntied Overclocking T echnology” on page 53 for details. 3. This motherboard supports Tr i ple Cha nnel Memory T echnology .
10 10 10 10 10 10. The software na me itself – OC DNA literally tells you what it is ca pable of. OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by ASRock, provides a conve- nient way for the user to record the OC settings and share with others.
11 11 11 11 11 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 T T T T T wo SLI wo SLI wo SLI wo SLI wo SLI TM TM TM TM TM Graphics Card Suppor Graphics Card Suppor Graphics Card Suppor Graphics Card Suppor Graphics Card Suppor .
12 12 12 12 12 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 T T T T T wo CrossF wo CrossF wo CrossF wo CrossF wo CrossF ireX ireX ireX ireX ireX TM TM TM TM TM Graphics Card Suppor Graphics Card Suppor Graphics Card Suppor Gr.
13 13 13 13 13 1.5 Motherboard Layout 1.5 Motherboard Layout 1.5 Motherboard Layout 1.5 Motherboard Layout 1.5 Motherboard Layout Intel ICH10R 30.5cm (12.
14 14 14 14 14 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 I/O Panel I/O Panel I/O Panel I/O Panel I/O Panel ** If you use 2-channel spe aker , plea se connect the spea ker’s plug into “Front Spea ker Jack”. See the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use.
15 15 15 15 15 T o enable Multi-Stre a ming function, you need to connect a front pa nel audio cable to the front panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will find “VIA HD Audio Deck” tool on your system. Ple a se follow below instruction s according to the OS you in stall.
16 16 16 16 16 Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation This is a n A TX form fa ctor (12.0" x 9.6", 30.5 x 24.4 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your cha ssis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
17 17 17 17 17 2.3 CPU Installation 2.3 CPU Installation 2.3 CPU Installation 2.3 CPU Installation 2.3 CPU Installation For the installation of Intel 1366-Pin CPU, plea se follow the steps below . Before you insert the 1366-Pin CPU into the socket, ple a se check if the CPU surfa ce is unclea n or if there is any bent pin on the socket.
18 18 18 18 18 black line black line Pin1 alignment key alignment key Pin1 1366-Pin CPU 1366-Pin Socket Step 3. Insert the 1366-Pin CPU: Step 3-1. Hold the CPU by the edges where are marked with bla ck lines. Step 3-2. Orient the CPU with IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up.
19 19 19 19 19 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is equipped with 1366-Pin socket that supports Intel 1366-Pin CPU.
20 20 20 20 20 2.5 Installation of Memor 2.5 Installation of Memor 2.5 Installation of Memor 2.5 Installation of Memor 2.5 Installation of Memor y Modules (DIMM) y Modules (DIMM) y Modules (DIMM) y Mo.
21 21 21 21 21 notch break notch break Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Plea se make sure to disconnect power supply before a dding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
22 22 22 22 22 2.6 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) 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 2 PCI slots and 4 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
23 23 23 23 23 2.7 SLI 2.7 SLI 2.7 SLI 2.7 SLI 2.7 SLI TM TM TM TM TM and Quad SLI and Quad SLI and Quad SLI and Quad SLI and Quad SLI TM TM TM TM TM Operation Guide Operation Guide Operation Guide Op.
24 24 24 24 24 Step4. Connect a V GA cable or a D VI cable to the monitor connector or the D VI connector of the gra phics card that is inserted to PCIE1 slot. Step3. Align and in sert ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card to the goldfingers on e ach gra phics card.
25 25 25 25 25 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup 2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup 2.
26 26 26 26 26 For Windows ® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista TM / Vista TM 64-bit OS: (For SLI TM and Quad SLI TM mode) A. Click the Start icon on your Windows ta skbar . B. From the pop-up menu, select All Progra ms , a nd then click N VIDIA Corporation . C. Select N VIDIA Control Pa nel ta b.
27 27 27 27 27 1. If a customer incorrectly configures their system they will not see the performa nce benefits of CrossFireX TM . All three CrossFireX TM components, a CrossFireX TM Rea dy gra phics .
28 28 28 28 28 CrossFire Bridge Step 3. Connect the D VI monitor cable to the D VI connector on the Radeon gra phics card on PCIE1 slot. (Y ou may use the D VI to D-Sub ada pter to convert the D VI connector to D-Sub interfa ce, and then conne ct the D-Sub monitor cable to the D VI to D-Sub ada pter.
29 29 29 29 29 The Catalyst U ninstaller is an optional download. W e recommend using this utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation. Plea se check AMD website for A TI TM driver updates. Step 3. Install the required drivers to your system.
30 30 30 30 30 Although you have selected the option “Enable CrossFire TM ”, the CrossFireX TM function may not work a ctually . Y our computer will automatically reboot.
31 31 31 31 31 * CrossFireX TM a ppearing here is a registered trademark of A TI TM T echnologie s Inc., and is used only for identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe. * For further information of A TI TM CrossFireX TM technology , plea se check AMD website for updates a nd details.
32 32 32 32 32 2.10 Jumpers Setup 2.10 Jumpers Setup 2.10 Jumpers Setup 2.10 Jumpers Setup 2.10 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper ca p is pla ced on pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper ca p is pla ced on pins, the jumper is “Open”.
33 33 33 33 33 2.11 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.11 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.11 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.11 Onboard Headers and Connectors 2.11 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper ca ps over these headers a nd connectors.
34 34 34 34 34 Infrared Module Header This header supports an optional (5-pin IR1) wireless tra nsmitting and (see p.13 No. 33) receiving infrared module. USB 2.0 Headers Besides five default USB 2.0 (9-pin USB6_7) ports on the I/O panel, there are (see p.
35 35 35 35 35 Internal Audio Connectors This connector allows you (4-pin CD1) to receive stereo audio input (CD1: see p.13 No. 43) from sound sources such a s a CD-ROM, D V D-ROM, TV tuner card, or MPEG card. CD1 Cha ssis Intrusion Hea der This motherboard supports (2-pin CI1) CASE OPEN detection feature (see p.
36 36 36 36 36 Cha ssis, NB a nd Power Fa n Connectors Plea se connect the fa n cables (4-pin CHA_FAN1) to the fan connectors and (see p.13 No. 28) match the bla ck wire to the ground pin. (3-pin CHA_F AN2) (see p.13 No. 6) (3-pin NB_F AN1) (see p.13 No.
37 37 37 37 37 20-Pin A TX Power Supply In stallation Though this motherboard provides 24-pin A TX power connector , it ca n still work if you adopt a tradition al 20-pin A TX power supply . T o use the 20-pin A TX power supply , plea se plug your power supply along with Pin 1 a nd Pin 13.
38 38 38 38 38 HDMI_SPDIF Cable Pl ea s e connect the black end (A) (Optional) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF header on the motherboard. Then connect the white end (B or C) of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the HDMI_SPDIF connector of HDMI V GA card. A. bla ck end B.
39 39 39 39 39 2.12 Smart Switches 2.12 Smart Switches 2.12 Smart Switches 2.12 Smart Switches 2.12 Smart Switches This motherboard ha s three smart switches: power switch, reset switch a nd clear CMOS switch, allowing users to quickly turn on/off or reset the system or clear the CMOS values.
40 40 40 40 40 2.13 Dr. Debug 2.13 Dr. Debug 2.13 Dr. Debug 2.13 Dr. Debug 2.13 Dr. Debug Dr . Debug is used to provide code information, which ma kes troubleshooting even ea sier .
41 41 41 41 41 The POST code checkpoints are the largest set of checkpoints during the BIOS pre-boot process. The following table describes the type of checkpoints that may occur during the POST portion of the BIOS: Checkpoint Description 03 Disable NMI, Parity, video for EGA, and DMA controllers.
42 42 42 42 42 33 Initializes the silent boot module. Set the window for displaying text information. 3 7 Displaying sign-on message, CPU information, setup key message, and any OEM specific information. 3 8 Initializes different devices through DIM. 39 Initializes DMAC-1 & DMAC-2.
43 43 43 43 43 2.14 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide 2.14 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide 2.14 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide 2.14 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide 2.
44 44 44 44 44 2.15 2.15 2.15 2.15 2.15 Serial A Serial A Serial A Serial A Serial A T T T T T A (SA A (SA A (SA A (SA A (SA T T T T T A) / Serial A A) / Serial A A) / Serial A A) / Serial A A) / Seri.
45 45 45 45 45 2.17 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F 2.17 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F 2.17 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F 2.17 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F 2.17 Hot Plug and Hot Swap F unctions for SA unctions for SA unctions.
46 46 46 46 46 Caution 1. Without SA T A 15-pin power connector interfa ce, the SA T A / SA T AII / SA T A3 Hot Plug cannot be processed. 2. Even some SA T A / SA T AII / SA T A3 HDDs provide both SA .
47 47 47 47 47 How to Hot Plug a SA T A / SA T AII / SA T A3 HDD: Points of attention, before you process the Hot Plug: Plea se do follow below instruction sequence to proce ss the Hot Plug, improper procedure will cause the SA T A / SA T AII / SA T A3 HDD da mage a nd data loss.
48 48 48 48 48 2.20 2.20 2.20 2.20 2.20 Driver Installation Guide Driver Installation Guide Driver Installation Guide Driver Installation Guide Driver Installation Guide T o install the drivers to your system, plea se insert the support CD to your optical drive first.
49 49 49 49 49 STEP 4: Install Windows ® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system. After ma king a SA T A / SA T AII driver diskette a nd using “RAID In stallation Guide” to set RAID configuration, you can start to install Windows ® XP / XP 64-bit on your system.
50 50 50 50 50 2.21.3 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” System to RAID 0, 2.
51 51 51 51 51 2.21.4 Installing Windows 2.21.4 Installing Windows 2.21.4 Installing Windows 2.21.4 Installing Windows 2.21.4 Installing Windows ® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista 7 / 7 64-b.
52 52 52 52 52 STEP 1: Set Up BIOS. A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Conf iguration. B. Set “SA T AII Configuration” to [Enhanced], a nd then in the option “Configure SA T AII a s”, plea se set the option to [AHCI]. STEP 2: Ma ke a SA T A / SA T AII driver diskette.
53 53 53 53 53 2.23 2.23 2.23 2.23 2.23 Untied Overclocking T Untied Overclocking T Untied Overclocking T Untied Overclocking T Untied Overclocking T echnology echnology echnology echnology echnology This motherboard supports U ntied Overclocking T echnology , which mea ns during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses.
54 54 54 54 54 Chapter 3: BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chapter 3: BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chapter 3: BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chapter 3: BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chapter 3: BIOS SETUP UTILITY 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 Introduction Introduction Introduction Introduction Introduction This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to configure your system.
55 55 55 55 55 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC T weaker H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Advanced System Overview System Time System Date [ :00:09] [T ue 02/09/2010] Use [Enter], [TAB] or [SHIFT -TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system Time.
56 56 56 56 56 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Overclocking may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard. It should be done at your own risk and expense. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.
57 57 57 57 57 Spread Spectrum This item should always be [Auto] for better system stability. CPU Ratio Setting If the ratio status is unlocked, you will find this item a ppear to allow you changing the ratio value of this motherboard. QPI Frequency Use this option to adjust QPI (QuickPath Interconnect) frequency.
58 58 58 58 58 DRAM tRCD This controls the number of DRAM clocks f or TRCD. Configuration options: Configuration options: [Auto], [3] to [15]. DRAM tRP This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TRP . Configuration options : Configuration options: [Auto], [3] to [15].
59 59 59 59 59 VTT V oltage Use this to select VTT V oltage. The default value is [Auto]. ICH V oltage Use this to select ICH V oltage. The default value is [Auto]. IOH CSI V oltage Use this to select IOH CSI V oltage. The default value is [Auto]. IOH/ICH PCIE V oltage Use this to select IOH/ICH PCIE V oltage.
60 60 60 60 60 Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction. 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.4 Advanced Screen Advanced Screen Advanced Screen Advanced Screen Advanced Screen In this sec.
61 61 61 61 61 3.4.1 3.4.1 3.4.1 3.4.1 3.4.1 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Ratio Setting If the ratio status is unlocked, you will find this item a ppear to allow you changing the ratio value of this motherboard.
62 62 62 62 62 Intel (R) T urboMode tech Use this item to en able or disable Intel (R) T urbo Boost T echnology . Turbo mode allows processor core s to run fa ster than marked frequency in specific condition. The default value is [Enabled]. Intel (R) C-ST A TE tech.
63 63 63 63 63 - C State package limit setting Selected option will progra m into C State pa ckage limit register . This item a ppears only when you set the item Intel (R) C-ST A TE tech. to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Auto], [C3] and [C6]. The default value is [Auto].
64 64 64 64 64 PCIE Max Payload Size This determines the maxi mum TLP (T ra nsa ction Layer Pa cket) payload size that can be supported by PCI Express controller.
65 65 65 65 65 BIOS SETUP UTILITY ACPI Configuration Select auto-detect or disable the STR feature. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
66 66 66 66 66 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Storage Configuration v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced SA T AII Configuration SA T AII 1 SA T AII 2 SA T AII 3 SA T AII 4 SA T AII 5.
67 67 67 67 67 [CD/D V D]: This is used for IDE CD/D V D drives. [ARMD]: This is used f or IDE ARMD (A T API Removable Medi a Device), such a s MO. LBA/Large Mode Use this item to select the LBA/Large mode for a hard disk > 512 MB under DOS a nd Windows; f or Netware and UNIX user , select [Disabled] to disable the LBA/Large mode.
68 68 68 68 68 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced PCI / PnP Settings V alue in units of PCI clocks for PCI device latency timer regi ste r . Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
69 69 69 69 69 3.4.6 3.4.6 3.4.6 3.4.6 3.4.6 Floppy Configuration Floppy Configuration Floppy Configuration Floppy Configuration Floppy Configuration In this section, you may configure the type of your floppy drive.
70 70 70 70 70 3.4.8 3.4.8 3.4.8 3.4.8 3.4.8 USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Controller Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB controller. USB 2.0 Support Use this item to enable or disable the USB 2.
71 71 71 71 71 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Hardware Health Event Monitoring Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU T emperature M / B T emperature Vcore + 3.
72 72 72 72 72 3.6.1 3.6.1 3.6.1 3.6.1 3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Full Screen Logo Use this item to enable or disable OEM Logo. The default value is [Enabled].
73 73 73 73 73 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC T weaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Exit Install or Change the password. Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit F9 Load Defaults v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
74 74 74 74 74 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC T weaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit F9 Load Defaults v02.
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