ASRock Fatal1ty 970 Performance/3.1 User Manual - Page 9

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Fatal1ty 970 Performance/3.1 Series

Chapter

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Introduction

Hank you for purchasing ASRock Fatal1ty 970 Performance/3.1 Series

motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently

stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design

conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and endurance.

In this manual, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the motherboard

and step-by-step installation guides. Chapter 3 contains the operation guide of the

so³ware and utilities. Chapter 4 contains the con±guration guide of the BIOS setup.

1.1

Package Contents

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ASRock Fatal1ty 970 Performance/3.1 Series Motherboard (ATX Form Factor)

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ASRock Fatal1ty 970 Performance/3.1 Series Quick Installation Guide

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ASRock Fatal1ty 970 Performance/3.1 Series Support CD

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2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)

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1 x I/O Panel Shield

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1 x ASRock USB 3.1/A+C

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1 x Screw for M.2_SSD (NGFF) Socket 3

Because the motherboard speciIcations and the B±OS soTware might be updated, the

content of this manual will be subject to change without notice. ±n case any modiIca-

tions of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock’s website

without further notice. ±f you require technical support related to this motherboard,

please visit our website for speciIc information about the model you are using. You

may Ind the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock’s website as well.

ASRock website

http://www.asrock.com.

Section	Page
Chapter 1 Introduction	9
1.1 Package Contents	9
1.2 Specifications	10
1.3 Motherboard Layout	14
1.4 I/O Panel	16
Chapter 2 Installation	18
2.1 Installing the CPU	19
2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink	21
2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)	22
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)	24
2.5 Jumpers Setup	25
2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors	26
2.7 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM Operation Guide	31
2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards	31
2.7.2 Installing Three CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards	32
2.7.3 Driver Installation and Setup	33
2.8 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide	34
2.9 ASRock USB 3.1 Card/A+C Installation Guide	36
Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation	38
3.1 Installing Drivers	38
3.2 F-Stream	39
3.3 ASRock APP Shop	43
3.3.1 UI Overview	43
3.3.2 Apps	44
3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers	47
3.3.4 Setting	48
3.4 Start8	49
3.5 XSplit Broadcaster	52
3.5.1 Live Streaming Your Gameplay	52
3.5.2 Recording Your Gameplay	55
Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY	56
4.1 Introduction	56
4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar	56
4.1.2 Navigation Keys	57
4.2 Main Screen	58
4.3 OC Tweaker Screen	59
4.4 Advanced Screen	64
4.4.1 CPU Configuration	65
4.4.2 North Bridge Configuration	67
4.4.3 South Bridge Configuration	68
4.4.4 Storage Configuration	69
4.4.5 Super IO Configuration	71
4.4.6 ACPI Configuration	72
4.4.7 USB Configuration	74
4.4.8 Trusted Computing	75
4.5 Tools	76
4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen	79
4.7 Boot Screen	80
4.8 Security Screen	83

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