ASROCK 890FX Deluxe5 User manual

AMD 890FX + SB850 Chipsets
890FX Deluxe5
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Detail Specification
Product Brief
CPU
Memory
Expansion Slot
Audio
LAN
Rear Panel I/O
Connector
BIOS Feature
Smart Switch
Support CD
Accessories
Hardware Monitor
OS
Certifications
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respective companies. Any configuration other than original product specification is not guaranteed.
Chipset
Platform
- ASRock DuraCap (2.5 longer life time), 100%
Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer
Capacitors
- Supports AM3+ Processor, 8-Core CPU
- Supports Dual Channel DDR3 1866(OC)
- Supports ATITM Quad CrossFireXTM, 3-Way
CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM
- 2 x Front USB 3.0, 2 x Rear USB 3.0, 8 x SATA3,
2 x IEEE 1394
- Dr. Debug, Power/Reset/Clear CMOS Switch with
LED
- Supports XFast USB, AXTU, UEFI, Instant Boot,
Instant Flash, APP Charger, SmartView, Turbo UCC
- 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek
ALC892 AUdio Codec), THX TruStudio PROTM and
Premium Blu-ray audio support
- ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
- All Solid Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high-quality
Conductive Polymer Capacitors)
- Support for Socket AM3+ processors
- Support for Socket AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X6 / X4 / X3 /
X2 (except 920 / 940) / Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 / Sempron processors
- Supports 8-Core CPU
- Supports UCC feature (Unlock CPU Core)
- Advanced V8 + 2 Power Phase Design
- Supports CPU up to 140W
- Supports AMD's Cool 'n' Quiet Technology
- FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s)
- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology
- Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology
- Northbridge: AMD 890FX
- Southbridge: AMD SB850
- AMD Vision Black
- Dual Channel DDR3 memory technology
- 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots
- Supports DDR3 1866(OC)/1800(OC)/1600(OC)/1333/1066/800
non-ECC, un-buffered memory
- Max. capacity of system memory: 32GB
- 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (PCIE2/PCIE4 @ x16 mode; PCIE5
@ x4 mode)
- 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots
- 2 x PCI slots
- Supports ATITM Quad CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and
CrossFireXTM
- 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio
Codec)
- Premium Blu-ray audio support
- Supports THX TruStudio PROTM
- PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
- Realtek RTL8111E
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
- Supports LAN Cable Detection
- Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az
I/O Panel
- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port
- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
- 1 x Coaxial SPDIF Out Port
- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
- 6 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports
- 2 x Ready-to-Use USB 3.0 Ports
- 1 x eSATA3 Connector
- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)
- 1 x IEEE 1394 Port
- 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with LED
- HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker / Rear Speaker / Central / Bass /
Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone
- 8 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors
- 1 x ATA133 IDE connector (supports 2 x IDE devices)
- 1 x Floppy connector
- 1 x IR header
- 1 x COM port header
- 1 x IEEE 1394 header
- 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header
- 1 x Power LED header
- CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector
- 24 pin ATX power connector
- 8 pin 12V power connector
- CD in header
- Front panel audio connector
- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
- 1 x USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports)
- 1 x Dr. Debug (7-Segment Debug LED)
- 32Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support
- Supports "Plug and Play"
- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events
- Supports jumperfree
- SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support
- CPU, VCCM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment
- 1 x Power Switch with LED
- 1 x Reset Switch with LED
- 1 x Clear CMOS Switch with LED
SATA3
- 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by AMD SB850, support RAID
(RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and RAID 5), NCQ, AHCI and "Hot Plug"
functions
- 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by Marvell SE9120, support NCQ,
AHCI and "Hot Plug" functions
USB 3.0
- 2 x Rear USB 3.0 ports by NEC UPD720200, support USB 1.0/2.0/
3.0 up to 5Gb/s
- 1 x Front USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) by NEC
UPD720200, supports USB 1.0/2.0/3.0 up to 5Gb/s
- Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version),
AMD OverDriveTM Utility, ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD
Suite - OEM and Trial)
- CPU Temperature Sensing
- Chassis Temperature Sensing
- CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer
- CPU Quiet Fan
- CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control
- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore
- Microsoft®Windows®7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / XP /
XP 64-bit compliant
- FCC, CE, WHQL
- ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)
- Quick Installation Guide, Support CD, I/O Shield
- Floppy/ATA 133 cables
- 4 x SATA data cables (optional)
- 2 x SATA 1 to 1 power cables (optional)
- 1 x Front USB 3.0 Panel
- 4 x HDD Screws
- 6 x Chassis Screws
- 1 x Rear USB 3.0 Bracket
Unique Feature
- ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU)
- Instant Boot
- ASRock Instant Flash
- ASRock AIWI
- ASRock APP Charger
- SmartView
- ASRock XFast USB
- Hybrid Booster:
- CPU Frequency Stepless Control
- ASRock U-COP
- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)
- Turbo 50 / Turbo 60 CPU Overclocking
- Turbo UCC
Core
CPU Ready
8CPU Ready
8Core CPU
Supports
AM3+
CPU
Supports
AM3+

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ASRock XFast USB Technology -
Faster Than Your Imagination!
ASRock XFast USB Technology -
Faster Than Your Imagination!
ATTO Disk Benchmark - 4K Write
154624 KB/s
41160 KB/s 275.67%
Faster
Other Motherboard with NEC USB 3.0 Chipset
ASRock XFast USB Motherboard with Etron USB 3.0 Chipset
CrystalDiskMark 3.0 - Read 512K
Other Motherboard with NEC USB 3.0 Chipset
ASRock XFast USB Motherboard with Etron USB 3.0 Chipset
238.1 MB/s
184.2 MB/s 29.26%
Faster
ATTO Disk Benchmark - 4K Write
181817 KB/s
41775 KB/s 335.23%
Faster
Other Motherboard with NEC USB 3.0 Chipset
ASRock XFast USB Motherboard with Etron USB 3.0 Chipset
CrystalDiskMark 3.0 - Read Seq
Other Motherboard with NEC USB 3.0 Chipset
ASRock XFast USB Motherboard with Etron USB 3.0 Chipset
242.9 MB/s
195 MB/s 24.56%
Faster
ASRock XFast USB Technology redefines the new standard in high performance computing. Proving once
again to be the pioneer in motherboard industry, ASRock XFast USB Series Motherboards integrate with
the latest XFast USB Technology which delivers the world's fastest USB data transfer speed. According to
the below graph, it shows that the ASRock XFast USB technology can even boost USB 3.0 performance up
to 335.23%!
(The rear I/O photo is example only)

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All the capacitors on 890FX Deluxe5 motherboard are luxury, Premium
Gold Caps. These 100% Japan-made solid capacitors are sleek, high
gloss caps with a premium gold coating representing long life and
stable performance.
Premium Gold Caps
AM3+ 8-Core Processor Support
ASRock 890FX Deluxe5 is the world’s 1st AMD motherboard
supporting AM3+ 8-Core CPU! This board is designed to build up
the most powerful system and delivers the most demanding
technology for users nowadays. Just enjoy next generation
computing with ASRock 8-Core CPU Ready motherboard.
Advance V8 + 2 Power Phase
The ASRock 890FX Deluxe5 motherboard is designed with a V8+2
Power Phase, featuring sturdy components and completely smooth
power delivery to the CPU. The ASRock 890FX Deluxe5 offers
unmatched overclocking capability and enhanced performance
with the lowest temperatures for PC gaming enthusiasts.
Two-Piece Retention Module
By adopting the exclusive AMD two-piece retention module that
improves the cooling efficiency with AM3+/AM3/AM2+ CPU
coolers, this board allows heat dissipation becomes faster and
effective.
Coupled with 4 USB 3.0 and 8 SATA3 ports, the ASRock 890FX Deluxe5
motherboard offers plenty of storage options. Based on the concept of
customization, this board is specially equipped with 4 USB 3.0 (2 from
external Front USB 3.0 Panel, 2 from rear I/O) and 8 SATA3 connectors
to satisfy PC DIYer’s various needs.
4 USB 3.0 (2 x Front + 2 x Back) + 8 SATA3

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890FX Deluxe5
AMD 890FX + SB850
Phenom II X2 555
Kingston 1333 1Gx2
ATI 4890
WD 500G
Motherboard
5634
11125
61.78
134.1
97%
97% 171%171%
Turbo UCC technology provides you an all-in-one solution to unlock the hidden cpu cores in the CPU, get the amazing system
performance boost by auto-overclocking, and running the system in a certainly lower power consumption level as well. When you press
"X" when switch on the computer, the system will automatically reboot itself, after that, the system will execute the Turbo UCC function.
Enabling Turbo UCC, it will automatically help you to unlock the extra CPU core to enjoy an instant performance boost, and the system
performance will boost up by overclocking CPU frequency, memory frequency and all related voltage settings! Different from normal
high-energy consumption for overclocking or system upgrading process, ASRock Turbo UCC can allow an energy-saving overclocking or
system upgrade computing operation!
Cool Heatpipe
Switchable cooling fan provides extreme overclocker or gamer an upgrade opportunity, it can
greatly improve the heat dissipation on the heatpipe.

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Front USB 3.0 PanelFront USB 3.0 Panel
The Front USB 3.0 Panel supports
2 x USB 3.0 ports and provides a
2.5” SSD/HDD rack.
1. Prepare a 2.5" HDD/SSD
and place it on the Front USB
3.0 Panel.
4. Screw the Front USB 3.0
Panel to the drive bay with six
chassis screws.
5. Plug the Front USB 3.0 cable
into the USB 3.0 header on the
motherboard.
6. The Front USB 3.0 Panel is
ready to use.
2. Screw the 2.5” HDD/SSD to
the Front USB 3.0 Panel with
four HDD screws.
3. Intall the Front USB 3.0
Panel into the 2.5” drive bay of
the chassis.
*HDD/SSD is not included in motherboard retail package.

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UEFI – The Revolutionary BIOS Interface
AXTU – The All-in-1 Tuning Software
AXTU – The All-in-1 Tuning Software
UEFI – The Revolutionary BIOS Interface
ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is an all-in-one software to fine-tune different features in an user-
friendly interface, which includes Hardware Monitor, Fan Control, Overclocking, OC DNA and IES. In
Hardware Monitor, it shows the major readings of your system. In Fan Control, it shows the fan speed and
temperature for you to adjust. In Overclocking, you are allowed to adjust the CPU frequency, ratio and
some voltages for optimal system performance. In OC DNA, you can save your OC settings as a profile
and share with your friends. Your friends then can load the OC profile to their own system to get the same
OC settings. In IES (Intelligent Energy Saver), the voltage regulator can reduce the number of output
phases to improve efficiency when the CPU cores are idle without sacrificing computing performance.
Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) is a
revolutionary BIOS utility which offers tweak-
friendly options in an advanced viewing interface.
Compared with traditional BIOS design, the latest
UEFI utility provides lots improved functions. The
major features of UEFI include:
1. Graphical Visual Experience – UEFI provides an
improved visual interface with colorful icons and
makes your computing environment more versatile
to replace the traditional dull BIOS page.
2. Mouse Enabling – Besides keyboard control,
you can freely use mouse to select your ideal
settings in UEFI as well.
3. Supports 3TB bootable HDD - UEFI breaks the
limitations of 2TB bootable HDD on traditional
BIOS. With UEFI, you can enjoy 3TB bootable
HDD size.
*Windows Vista-64bit or Windows 7-64bit OS is required

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The Major Features of SmartView
Visual thumbnail images which categorize
and rank your frequently visited websites, as
well as provide a chronological view of your
browser history.
A persistent, real-time Facebook newsfeed
located within the Internet Explorer sidebar.
A "Friend Wall" that conveniently alphabet-
izes your Facebook friends by profile photo,
allowing immediate access to your friends'
profile pages.
Two mode options that allow you to choose your favored view style.
A "share this" button which allows you to
instantly and immediately share webpage posts
and links to your friends' Facebook pages.
A persistent search box from best-in-class search engines
such as Google, Yahoo, Baidu (China only) and Yandex
(Russia only).
Flow Mode Flow Mode
Experience the Brand New Browser Now
SmartView is the smart start page for IE that combines your most visited web sites, your history, your
Facebook friends and your real-time newsfeed into an enhanced view for a more personal Internet
experience. ASRock motherboards are exclusively equipped with the SmartView utility that helps you keep
in touch with friends on-the-go.
System Requirements
OS version: Win7 32/64 bit, Vista 32/64
bit�Browser version: IE8

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CyberLink Power2Go 6.1 LE OEM
Power2Go 6 lets you burn and backup videos, photos, music and data onto Blu-ray
Discs and DVDs.
CyberLink MediaShow 4.1 SE OEM
Photo and video management software MediaShow edits videos and photos
instantly, creates slideshow, and allows publishing directly to YouTube and Flickr.
CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 DTS Trial
World-renowned PowerDVD 8 DTS delivers outstanding DVD movie playback quality
on your PC.
CyberLink PowerDirector 8.0 Trial
PowerDirector - Video Editing software – edits high-definition videos including
AVCHD, allows output to PSP iPod and Blu-ray Disc.
CyberLink PowerBackup 2.5 Trial
PowerBackup backups valuable data on your PC.