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890GM Pro3 User Manual Version 1.1 Published March 2010 Copyright©2010 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1 - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 2
without written consent of ASRock Inc. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be intent to infringe. Disclaimer: Specifications and information contained in this manual are furnished for informational use battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 3
) Hard Disks Installation 29 2.10 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDs 29 2.11 SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide 30 2.12 Driver Installation Guide 32 2.13 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions 32 2.13.1 Installing - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 4
BIOS Menu Bar 36 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 37 3.2 Main Screen 37 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 38 3.4 Advanced Screen 46 3.4.1 CPU Screen 59 4 . Software Support 60 4.1 Install Operating System 60 4.2 Support CD Information 60 4.2.1 Running Support CD 60 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 60 4.2.3 Utilities Menu - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 5
ASRock website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 890GM Pro3 Motherboard (Micro ATX - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 6
1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Graphics - Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.0-in, 24.4 cm x 22.9 cm - All Solid Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) - Support for Socket AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920 - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 7
port header - 1 x IEEE 1394 header - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 4 pin 12V power connector - Front panel audio connector - 4 x USB 2.0 headers (support 8 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 8) - 8Mb AMI BIOS - AMI Legal BIOS - Supports "Plug and Play" - ACPI 1.1 Compliance - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 8
ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 15) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 9
the upgrade CPU performance with a better price. Please be noted that UCC feature is supported with AM3 CPU only, and in addition, not every AM3 CPU can support this function because some CPU's hidden core may be malfunctioned. 2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 10
under 1.00W in off mode condition. To meet EuP standard, an EuP ready motherboard and an EuP ready power supply are required. According to Intel's suggestion, the EuP ready power supply must meet the standard of 5v standby power efficiency is higher than 50% under 100 mA current consumption. For EuP - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 11
USB5 1 USB_PW2 AM3 HT3.0 ErP/EuP Ready PWR_FAN1 LAN 890GM Pro3 CHA_FAN1 AUDIO CODEC HD_AUDIO1 1 1394a USB 3.0 Hybrid CrossFire PCIE1 AMD 890GX Chipset Sideport memory 128M PCIE2 PCI1 CMOS BATTERY USB12_13 1 USB10_11 1 USB8_9 1 USB6_7 1 1 USB_PW1 AMD SB850 Chipset 8Mb BIOS CLRCMOS1 - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 12
Line In (Light Blue) ** 9 Front Speaker (Lime) 15 14 13 12 11 10 11 12 *** 13 14 15 16 17 Microphone (Pink) USB 2.0 Port (USB0) details in accordance with the type of speaker you use. TABLE for Audio Output Connection Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Line In (No - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 13
audio cable to the front panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will find "VIA HD Audio Deck" tool on your system. Please follow below instructions according to the OS you install. For Windows For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS: Please click "VIA HD Audio Deck" - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 14
or remove any component, ensure that the power is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. 2. To avoid - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 15
Socker Corner Small Triangle STEP 2 / STEP 3: Match The CPU Golden Triangle To The Socket Corner Small Triangle STEP 4: Push Down And Lock The Socket Lever 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 16
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pair - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 17
Installing a DIMM Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation. Step - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 18
make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation. Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 19
after your system boots. If you haven't installed onboard VGA driver yet, please install onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system and restart your computer. Then you can start to use dual monitor function on this motherboard. 1. DVI-D and HDMI ports cannot function at the same time - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 20
. Press to enter BIOS setup. Enter "Share Memory" option motherboard. 4. Install the onboard VGA driver and the add-on PCI Express VGA card driver to your system. If you have installed the drivers already, there is no need to install them again. 5. Set up a multi-monitor display. For Windows - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 21
Windows supported on this motherboard. To use HDCP function with this motherboard, you need to adopt the monitor that supports HDCP function as well. Therefore, you can enjoy the superior display quality with high-definition HDCP encryption contents. Please refer to below instruction PCs requires a - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 22
, 3450 or 5450 series graphics processor and a motherboard based on an AMD 890GX integrated chipset, all operating in a Windows® VistaTM / 7 environment. Please refer to below PCI Express graphics card support list for ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM. For the future update of more compatible PCI Express - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 23
8. Click "Yes" to continue. Step 9. Click "OK" to save your change. Step 10. Reboot your system. Then you can freely enjoy the benefit of HybridTM CrossFireXTM feature. * Hybrid * For further information of ATITM Hybrid CrossFireXTM technology, please check AMD website for up dates and details. 23 - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 24
5V_DUAL wake up events. Note: To select +5V_DUAL, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by power supply. When you select +5V_DUAL, USB devices can wake up the system under S3 (Suspend to RAM) state. USB_PW1 (see p.11, No. 10) 1_2 2_3 Short pin2, pin3 to enable +5VSB (standby - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 25
DUMMY 1 GND P+12 P-12 USB_PWR USB_PWR P-11 P+11 GND DUMMY 1 GND P+10 P-10 USB_PWR USB_PWR P-9 P+9 GND DUMMY 1 GND P+8 P-8 USB_PWR Either end of the motherboard. Besides five default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are four USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 26
audio devices. 1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis manual for HD audio panel only. You don't need to connect them for AC'97 audio panel. E. Enter BIOS Setup - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 27
. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.11 No. 8) 12 24 Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector. 1 13 Though this - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 28
Serial port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.11 No.26) RRXD1 DDTR#1 DDSR#1 CCTS#1 1 RRI#1 RRTS#1 GND TTXD1 DDCD#1 This COM1 header supports a serial port module. 28 - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 29
end of the SATA data cable to the SATA3 hard disk. 2.10 Hot Plug Function for SATA3 HDDs This motherboard supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap functions for SATA3 in RAID / AHCI mode. AMD SB850 chipset provides hardware support for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new programming interface for - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 30
is installed into system properly. The latest SATA3 driver is available on our support website: www.asrock.com 4. Make sure to use the SATA power cable & data cable, which are from our motherboard package. 5. Please follow below instructions step by step to reduce the risk of HDD crash or data - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 31
do follow below instruction sequence to process the Hot Plug, improper procedure will cause the SATA3 HDD damage and data loss. Step 1 Please connect SATA power cable 1x4-pin end Step 2 Connect SATA data cable to (White) to the power supply 1x4-pin cable. the motherboard's SATA3 connector. SATA - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 32
and listed on the support CD driver page. Please follow the order from up to bottom side to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly. 2.13 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions If you want - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 33
refer to the BIOS RAID installation guide part of the document in the following path in the Support CD: .. \ RAID Installation Guide STEP 3: Make a SATA3 Driver Diskette. Make a SATA3 driver diskette by following section 2.13.1 step 2 on page 32. STEP 4: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 34
OS on your system. At the beginning of Windows® setup, press F6 to install a third-party AHCI driver. When prompted, insert the SATA3 driver diskette containing the AMD AHCI driver. After reading the floppy disk, the driver will be presented. Select the driver to install according to the OS you - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 35
up BIOS. A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. B. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to [IDE]. STEP 2: Install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit OS on your system. 2.15 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 36
motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. You may run the BIOS SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer. Please press or during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS on. Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 37
Exit System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Tue 03/09/2010] BIOS Version : 890GM Pro3 P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Phenom(tm) II X2 555 Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 3200MHz Microcode Update : 100F43/10000B6 L1 Cache Size : 256KB L2 Cache Size : 2048KB L3 Cache Size : 6144KB - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 38
Boot Failure Guard Count ASRock UCC CPU Active Core Control [Auto] [200] [Auto] [100] [Auto] [Enabled] [3] [Disabled] [All Cores] Processor Maximum Frequency x10.5 2100 MHZ North Bridge Maximum Frequency x9.0 1800 MHz Overclocking may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard. It should be done - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 39
, which means you can enjoy the upgrade CPU performance with a better price. Please be noted that UCC feature is supported with AM3 CPU only, and in addition, not every AM3 CPU can support this function because some CPU's hidden core may be malfunctioned. CPU Active Core Control This allows you to - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 40
Frequency Multiplier For safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item. CPU Voltage It allows you to adjust the value of CPU voltage. However, for safety and system stability, it is not recommended to adjust the value of this item. NB Frequency Multiplier For - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 41
Memory Timing BIOS SETUP UTILITY OC Tweaker Memory Timing Memory Controller Mode Power Down Enable Bank Interleaving Channel Interleaving CAS Latency (CL) 9 TRCD 12 TRP 12 TRAS 30 TRTP 5 TRRD 4 TWTR 5 TWR 10 TRC 33 TRWTWB 8 TRWTTO 7 TWRRD 2 [Unganged] [Disabled] [Auto] [ - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 42
TRRD Use this to adjust TRRD values. Configuration options: [Auto], [4CLK] to [7CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. TWTR Use this to adjust TWTR values. Configuration options: [Auto], [4CLK] to [7CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. TWR Use this to adjust TWR values. Configuration options: [Auto], [ - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 43
CHA ADDR/CMD Setup Use this to adjust values for CHA ADDR/CMD Setup feature. Configuration options: [Auto], [1/2CLK] and [1CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. CHA CS/ODT Delay Use this to adjust values for CHA CS/ODT Delay feature. Configuration options: [Auto], [No Delay], [1/64CLK] to [31/64CLK]. - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 44
CHA Processor ODT Use this to adjust values for CHA Processor ODT. Configuration options: [Auto], [240 ohms], [120 ohms] and [60 ohms]. The default value is [Auto]. CHB CKE Drive Use this to adjust values for CHB CKE Drive. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.00x], [1.25x], [1.50x] and [2.00x]. The - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 45
you like to save current setting user defaults? In this option, you are allowed to load and save three user defaults according to your own requirements. 45 - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 46
section may cause the system to malfunction. ASRock Instant Flash ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. Just launch this tool and save - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 47
AMD-V. The default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. Enhance Halt State All processors support the Halt State (C1). The C1 state is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from the chipset. In the C1 power - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 48
3.4.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Onboard HD Audio Front Panel OnBoard Lan Dr. LAN Link speed : 10Mbps Onboard IEEE 1394 Primary Graphics Adapter Internal Graphics Mode Share Memory Onboard HDMI HD Audio Surround View [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [PCI] - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 49
Onboard HDMI HD Audio This allows you to enable or disable the onboard HDMI HD Audio in AMD 890GX. If you use Dual-link DVI monitor, please set this item to [Disabled]. Surround View This allows you to enable or disable the Surround View feature or Hybrid CrossFireXTM feature. 49 - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 50
3.4.3 ACPI Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Settings Suspend To RAM Check Ready Bit Away Mode Support Restore on AC / Power Loss Ring-In Power On PCI Devices Power On PS / 2 Keyboard Power On RTC Alarm Power On ACPI HPET Table [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Power Off] [Disabled] [ - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 51
value of this option is [IDE]. Configuration options: [AHCI], [RAID] and [IDE]. If you set this item to RAID mode, it is suggested to install SATA ODD driver on SATA5 port. AMD AHCI BIOS ROM Use this item to enable or disable AMD AHCI BIOS ROM. This option appears only when you set "SATA Operation - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 52
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Primary IDE Master Device Vendor Size LBA Mode Block Mode PIO Mode Async DMA Ultra DMA S.M.A.R.T. :Hard Disk :MAXTOR 6L080J4 :80.0 GB :Supported :16Sectors :4 :MultiWord DMA-2 :Ultra DMA-6 :Supported disk > 512 MB under DOS and Windows; for Netware and UNIX user, select - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 53
to maximize the IDE hard disk data transfer rate. 3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced PCI / PnP Settings PCI Latency Timer PCI IDE value unless the installed PCI expansion cards' specifications require other settings. PCI IDE BusMaster Use this item to enable or - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 54
SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure Super IO Chipset Serial Port Address Infrared Port Address PS/2 Port Type [3F8 / IRQ4] [Disabled] [Auto] Allow BIOS to Select Serial Port Base Addresses. +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02 - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 55
to use under legacy OS and BIOS setup when [Disabled] is selected. If you have USB compatibility issue, it is recommended to select [Disabled] to enter OS. [BIOS Setup Only] - USB devices are allowed to use only under BIOS setup and Windows / Linux OS. USB 3.0 Support Use this item to enable or - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 56
, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Hardware Health Event Monitoring CPU Temperature M / B Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed Power Fan Speed Vcore + 3.30V - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 57
F1 General Help F9 Load Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Settings Configuration Full Screen Logo AddOn ROM Display Boot Logo Boot From Onboard LAN Bootup Num-Lock [Enabled - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 58
the option "Full Screen Logo". Configuration options: [Auto], [EuP], [Scenery] and [ASRock]. The default value is [Auto]. Currently, the option [Auto] is set to system. For the user password, you may also clear it. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Security - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 59
Exit Exit Options Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes Load BIOS Defaults Load Performance Setup Default (IDE/SATA) Load Performance Setup AHCI Mode Load Performance Setup RAID Mode Load Power Saving Setup Default Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be - ASRock 890GM Pro3 | User Manual - Page 60
install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 4.2.3 Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the applications software that the motherboard supports. Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it. 4.2.4 Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock or want to
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890GM Pro3
User Manual
Version 1.
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Published March 2010
Copyright©2010 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.