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- ASRock 970 Pro | User Manual - Page 1
970 Pro User Manual Version 1.0 Published August 2012 Copyright©2012 ASRock INC. All rights reserved. 1 - ASRock 970 Pro | User Manual - Page 2
, transmitted, or translated in any language, in any form or by any means, except duplication of documentation by the purchaser for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of - ASRock 970 Pro | User Manual - Page 3
Setup Guide 22 2.8 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATA2 (SATA2) Hard Disks Installation 23 2.9 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATA2 HDDs ...... 23 2.10 SATA / SATA2 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide ....... 24 2.11 Driver Installation Guide 27 2.14 Untied Overclocking Technology 27 3 - ASRock 970 Pro | User Manual - Page 4
3 . BIOS SETUP UTILITY 28 3.1 Introduction 28 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 28 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 29 3.2 Main Screen 29 3.3 OC Screen 47 4 . Software Support 48 4.1 Install Operating System 48 4.2 Support CD Information 48 4.2.1 Running Support CD 48 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 48 4.2.3 Utilities Menu - ASRock 970 Pro | User Manual - Page 5
specific information about the model you are using. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 970 Pro Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) ASRock 970 Pro Quick Installation Guide ASRock 970 Pro Support CD 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional - ASRock 970 Pro | User Manual - Page 6
Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I/O Connector - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm - All Solid Capacitor design - Support for Socket AM3+ processors - Support for AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X6 / X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940) / Athlon II X4 - ASRock 970 Pro | User Manual - Page 7
Legal BIOS - Supports "Plug and Play" - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Supports jumperfree - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU VID Voltage Multi-adjustment Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), AMD OverDriveTM Utility, CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, ASRock - ASRock 970 Pro | User Manual - Page 8
responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking. CAUTION! 1. Whether 1600MHz memory speed is supported depends on the AM3 / AM3+ CPU you adopt. If you or press key to BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. Just launch this tool and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive - ASRock 970 Pro | User Manual - Page 9
APP Charger. Simply installing the APP Charger driver, it makes your iPhone charged much quickly from your computer and up to 40% faster than before. ASRock APP Charger allows you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and even supports continuous charging when your PC enters into - ASRock 970 Pro | User Manual - Page 10
AMD 770 Chipset LAN PHY PCIE1 970 Pro ErP/EuP Ready Super I/O AUDIO CODEC IR1 1 HD_AUDIO1 1 PCIE2 RoHS CMOS BATTERY PCIE3 PCI Express 2.0 Support 6-Core CPU PCI1 AMD SB710 Chipset PCI2 PS2_USB_PW4 USB10_11 1 1 PS2_USB_PW3 USB8_9 1 1 8Mb BIOS ATX12V1) 3 AM3+ CPU Socket 4 CPU - ASRock 970 Pro | User Manual - Page 11
Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. LAN Port LED Indications Activity/Link LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection On Link Green 1Gbps - ASRock 970 Pro | User Manual - Page 12
2. Installation This is an ATX form factor (12.0-in x 8.2-in, 30.5 cm x 20.8 cm) motherboard. to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. 2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, - ASRock 970 Pro | User Manual - Page 13
3: STEP 4: Match The CPU Golden Triangle Push Down And Lock To The Socket Corner Small The Socket Lever Triangle 2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink After you install the CPU . 5). For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and the heatsink. 13 - ASRock 970 Pro | User Manual - Page 14
(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 chiptype) DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots. In other words, you have to - ASRock 970 Pro | User Manual - Page 15
Installing a DIMM Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Step 1. Step 2. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. notch break - ASRock 970 Pro | User Manual - Page 16
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 2 PCI slots and 3 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCI Slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. PCIE Slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane width cards, - ASRock 970 Pro | User Manual - Page 17
: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. The data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power 17 - ASRock 970 Pro | User Manual - Page 18
the CMOS right after you update the BIOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first SATAII) SATAII_3 SATAII_5 SATAII_4 SATAII_6 (SATAII_1: see p.10, No. 17) connectors support SATAII (SATAII_2: see p.10, No. 18) or SATA hard disk for - ASRock 970 Pro | User Manual - Page 19
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 need to connect them for AC'97 audio panel. E. Enter BIOS Setup Utility. Enter Advanced Settings, and then select Chipset Configuration. - ASRock 970 Pro | User Manual - Page 20
connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard - ASRock 970 Pro | User Manual - Page 21
ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.10 No. 2) 1 4 5 8 Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connector. Though this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, it can still work if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX 12V power supply. To use the 4-pin ATX power - ASRock 970 Pro | User Manual - Page 22
, please carefully read below SATAII hard disk setup guide. Some default setting of SATAII hard disks may not be at SATAII mode, which operate with the best performance. In order to enable SATAII function, please follow the below instruction with different vendors to correctly adjust your SATAII - ASRock 970 Pro | User Manual - Page 23
supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks and RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD) functions. You may install SATA / SATAII hard disks on this motherboard for internal storage devices. This section will guide mode. AMD SB710 south bridge chipset provides hardware support for - ASRock 970 Pro | User Manual - Page 24
product spec on our website: www.asrock.com 2. Make sure your SATA / SATAII HDD can support Hot Plug function from your dealer or HDD user manual. The SATA / SATAII HDD, which cannot support Hot Plug function, will be damaged under the Hot Plug operation. 3. Please make sure the SATA / SATAII driver - ASRock 970 Pro | User Manual - Page 25
the SATA / SATAII HDD. How to Hot Unplug a SATA / SATAII HDD: Points of attention, before you process the Hot Unplug: Please do follow below instruction sequence to process the Hot Unplug, improper procedure will cause the SATA / SATAII HDD damage and data loss. Step 1 Unplug SATA data cable from - ASRock 970 Pro | User Manual - Page 26
Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your optical drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver STEP 1: Set up BIOS. A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage - ASRock 970 Pro | User Manual - Page 27
. 2.14 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI / PCIE buses. Before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the - ASRock 970 Pro | User Manual - Page 28
setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen. 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections: Main To set up the system time/date information OC Tweaker To set up overclocking - ASRock 970 Pro | User Manual - Page 29
display the system overview. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor System Overview System Time System Date [17:00:09] [Thu 08/16/2012] BIOS Version : 970 Pro P1.00 Processor Type : AMD Athlon (tm) II X3 445 Processor (64bit) Processor Speed : 3100MHz Microcode Update : 100F53 - ASRock 970 Pro | User Manual - Page 30
[Auto] [200] [100] [Auto] [Enabled] [3] [Disabled] [All Cores] Processor Maximum Frequency North Bridge Maximum Frequency Processor Maximum Voltage Multiplier/Voltage Change HT Bus Speed x31.5 6300 MHZ x31.0 6200 MHZ 1.5500 V [Auto] [Auto] Overclocking may cause damage to your CPU and motherboard - ASRock 970 Pro | User Manual - Page 31
by default. If it is set to [Manual], you may adjust the value of Processor Frequency and Processor Voltage. However, it is recommended to keep to adjust the value of this item. HT Bus Speed This feature allows you selecting Hyper-Transport bus speed. Configuration options: [Auto], [x1 200MHz] to - ASRock 970 Pro | User Manual - Page 32
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 - ASRock 970 Pro | User Manual - Page 33
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 970 Pro | User Manual - Page 34
ODT Delay feature. Configuration options: [Auto], [No Delay], [1/64CLK] to [31/64CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. CHA CS/ODT Setup Use this to adjust values for CHA CS/ODT Setup feature. Configuration options: [Auto], [1/2CLK] and [1CLK]. The default value is [Auto]. CHB ADDR/CMD Delay Use this to - ASRock 970 Pro | User Manual - Page 35
for CHB DQS Drive. Configuration options: [Auto], [0.75x], [1.00x], [1.25x] and [1.50x]. The default value is [Auto]. CHB Processor ODT Use this to adjust values for CHB Processor ODT. Configuration options: [Auto], [240 ohms], [120 ohms] and [60 ohms]. The default value is [Auto]. Would you like - ASRock 970 Pro | User Manual - Page 36
, PCIPnP Configuration, SuperIO Configuration, and USB Configuration. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration BIOS Update Utility ASRock Instant Flash Select Screen Select Item Enter Go - ASRock 970 Pro | User Manual - Page 37
Enhanced Halt State L3 Cache Allocation BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Auto] [Enabled] [ 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 - ASRock 970 Pro | User Manual - Page 38
3.4.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Onboard HD Audio Front Panel OnBoard Lan Primary Graphics Adapter [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [PCI] Auto/Enable/Disable Onboard HD Audio. +F1 - ASRock 970 Pro | User Manual - Page 39
3.4.3 ACPI Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Settings Suspend To RAM Check Ready Bit Away Mode Support Restore on AC / Power Suspend-toRAM feature. Select [Auto] will enable this feature if the OS supports it. Repost Video on STR Resume This feature allows you to repost video on - ASRock 970 Pro | User Manual - Page 40
this option to [Enabled] if you plan to use this motherboard to submit Windows® VistaTM certification. 3.4.4 Storage Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Storage Configuration Onboard SATA Controller SATA Operation Mode SATAII_1 SATAII_2 SATAII_3 SATAII_4 SATAII_5 SATAII_6 [Enabled] [IDE - ASRock 970 Pro | User Manual - Page 41
3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced PCI / PnP Settings PCI Latency Timer PCI IDE BusMaster [32] [Enabled] Value in units of PCI clocks for PCI device latency timer - ASRock 970 Pro | User Manual - Page 42
3.4.6 Super IO Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure Super IO Chipset Serial Port Address Infrared Port Address [3F8 / IRQ4] [Disabled] Allow BIOS to Select Serial Port Base Addresses. +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and - ASRock 970 Pro | User Manual - Page 43
Use this item to enable or disable the USB 2.0 support. Legacy USB Support Use this option to select legacy support for USB devices. There are four configuration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [BIOS Setup Only]. The default value is [Enabled]. Please refer to below descriptions for - ASRock 970 Pro | User Manual - Page 44
status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, 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 - ASRock 970 Pro | User Manual - Page 45
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] [Enabled - ASRock 970 Pro | User Manual - Page 46
the option "Full Screen Logo". Configuration options: [Auto], [EuP], [Scenery] and [ASRock]. The default value is [Auto]. Boot From Onboard LAN Use this item to enable . For the user password, you may also clear it. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Security - ASRock 970 Pro | User Manual - Page 47
UTILITY. Discard Changes and Exit When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, "Discard changes and exit setup?" Select [OK] to exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY without saving any changes. Discard Changes When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, "Discard - ASRock 970 Pro | User Manual - Page 48
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
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970 Pro
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published August 2012
Copyright©2012 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.