ASROCK 990FX Extreme9 User manual

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990FX Extreme9
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published January 2013
Copyright©2013 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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lowing two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY
The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic
substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations
passed by the California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in Cali-
fornia, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance.
“Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”
ASRock Website: http://www.asrock.com

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Contents
1. Introduction ................................................................ 5
1.1 Package Contents ..................................................................... 6
1.2 Specications ............................................................................. 6
1.3 Unique Features ........................................................................ 10
1.4 Motherboard Layout ................................................................. 14
1.5 I/O Panel .................................................................................. 15
2. Installation .................................................................. 17
Pre-installation Precautions ................................................................ 17
2.1 CPU Installation ......................................................................... 18
2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink ...................................... 18
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) .................................... 19
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) ........................... 21
2.5 SLITM, 3-Way SLITM, and Quad SLITM Operation Guide .............. 23
2.6 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM
Operation Guide ........................................................................ 29
2.7 Surround Display Information .................................................... 33
2.8 ASRock Smart Remote Installation Guide ................................. 34
2.9 Jumpers Setup ........................................................................... 36
2.10 Onboard Headers and Connectors ....................................... 37
2.11 Smart Switches .......................................................................... 44
2.12 Dr. Debug .............................................................................. 45
2.13 Serial ATA3 (SATA3) Hard Disks Installation ......................... 46
2.14 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA3 HDDs ................. 46
2.15 SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Operation Guide 47
2.16 Driver Installation Guide ............................................................ 49
2.17 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM
64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions .............................. 49
2.17.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID
Functions ....................................................................... 49
2.17.2 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM /
VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions ................................ 50
2.18 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM
64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions ......................... 51
2.18.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID
Functions ....................................................................... 51
2.18.2 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM /
VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions ........................... 52
2.19 Untied Overclocking Technology ............................................ 52

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3. UEFI SETUP UTILITY .................................................. 53
3.1 Introduction ................................................................................ 53
3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar ................................................................ 53
3.1.2 Navigation Keys ............................................................... 54
3.2 Main Screen ............................................................................... 54
3.3 OC Tweaker Screen................................................................... 55
3.4 Advanced Screen ...................................................................... 59
3.4.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................... 60
3.4.2 North Bridge Conguration .............................................. 61
3.4.3 South Bridge Conguration ............................................. 62
3.4.4 Storage Conguration ...................................................... 63
3.4.5 Super IO Conguration .................................................... 65
3.4.6 ACPI Conguration .......................................................... 66
3.4.7 USB Conguration ........................................................... 68
3.5 Tool ............................................................................................ 69
3.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen ............................... 72
3.7 Boot Screen ............................................................................... 73
3.8 Security Screen ......................................................................... 75
3.9 Exit Screen ................................................................................ 76
4. Software Support ....................................................... 77
4.1 Install Operating System ............................................................ 77
4.2 Support CD Information ............................................................. 77
4.2.1 Running Support CD ....................................................... 77
4.2.2 Drivers Menu ................................................................... 77
4.2.3 Utilities Menu ................................................................... 77
4.2.4 Contact Information ......................................................... 77

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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock 990FX Extreme9 motherboard, a reliable moth-
erboard 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 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-
by-step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the conguration
guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.
Because the motherboard specications and the BIOS software might
be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without
notice. In case any modications of this manual occur, the updated ver-
sion will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You may
nd the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website as
well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com
If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit
our website for specic information about the model you are using.
www.asrock.com/support/index.asp
1.1 Package Contents
ASRock 990FX Extreme9 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor)
ASRock 990FX Extreme9 Quick Installation Guide
ASRock 990FX Extreme9 Support CD
1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card
1 x ASRock 3-Way SLI-2S1S Bridge Card
6 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
2 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cables (Optional)
1 x I/O Panel Shield
1 x Front USB 3.0 Panel with 2.5” HDD/SSD Rack
4 x HDD Screws
6 x Chassis Screws
1 x Rear USB 3.0 Bracket
ASRock Reminds You...
To get better performance in Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM
/ VistaTM 64-bit, it is recommended to set the BIOS option in Storage
Conguration to AHCI mode.

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1.2 Specications
Platform - ATX Form Factor
- Premium Gold Capacitor design (100% Japan-made
high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors)
CPU - 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) (see CAUTION 1)
- Digi Power Design
- Advanced 12 + 2 Power Phase Design
- Dual-Stack MOSFET (DSM)
- Supports CPU up to 140W
- Supports AMD’s Cool ‘n’ QuietTM Technology
- FSB 2600 MHz (5.2 GT/s)
- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology
- Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology
Chipset - Northbridge: AMD 990FX
- Southbridge: AMD SB950
Memory - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology
- 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots
- Supports DDR3 2450(OC)/2100(OC)/1600/1333/1066
non-ECC, un-buffered memory (see CAUTION 2)
- Max. capacity of system memory: 64GB (see CAUTION 3)
- Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP) 1.3 / 1.2
- Supports AMD Memory Prole (AMP)
Expansion Slot - 4 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (PCIE1 @ x16 mode; PCIE3
@ x4 mode; PCIE4/PCIE5: single at x16 (PCIE4) / x8 (PCIE5)
or dual at x8/x8 mode)
- 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot
- 1 x PCI slot
- Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM
and CrossFireXTM
- Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLITM, 3-Way SLITM and SLITM
Audio - 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection
(Realtek ALC898 Audio Codec)
- Premium Blu-ray audio support
- Supports THX TruStudioTM

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LAN - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
- Intel® 82583V
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
- Supports PXE
Rear Panel I/O 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
- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports
- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 3.0 Ports
- 2 x eSATA3 Connectors
- 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
SATA3 - 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by AMD SB950, support
RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, JBOD and RAID 5),
NCQ, AHCI and “Hot Plug” functions
- 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors by ASMedia ASM1061,
support NCQ, AHCI and “Hot Plug” functions
USB 3.0 - 4 x Rear USB 3.0 ports by Etron EJ188H, support
USB 1.1/2.0/3.0 up to 5Gb/s
- 2 x Front USB 3.0 headers (support 4 USB 3.0 ports) by
Etron EJ188H, support USB 1.1/2.0/3.0 up to 5Gb/s
Connector - 8 x SATA3 6.0Gb/s connectors
- 1 x IR header
- 1 x CIR header
- 1 x COM port header
- 1 x IEEE 1394 header
- 1 x Power LED header
- 2 x CPU Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin)
- 3 x Chassis Fan connectors (1 x 4-pin, 2 x 3-pin)
- 1 x Power Fan connector (3-pin)
- 24 pin ATX power connector
- 8 pin 12V power connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
- Front panel audio connector
- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
- 2 x USB 3.0 headers (support 4 USB 3.0 ports)

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- 1 x Dr. Debug (7-Segment Debug LED)
- 1 x Power Switch with LED
- 1 x Reset Switch with LED
BIOS Feature - 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
Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version),
CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Trial, Google Chrome
Browser and Toolbar
Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing
Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing
- CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer
- CPU/Chassis Quiet Fan
- CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Multi-Speed Control
- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore
OS - Microsoft® Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM /
VistaTM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit compliant
Certications - FCC, CE, WHQL
- ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)
* 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, or using third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking may
affect your system’s stability, or even cause damage to the components
and devices of your system. It should be done at your own risk and
expense. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by
overclocking.

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CAUTION!
1. ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplies AMD CPU
activation. As long as a simple switch of the UEFI option “AS-
Rock UCC”, you can unlock the extra CPU core to enjoy an
instant performance boost. When UCC feature is enabled, the
dual-core or triple-core CPU will boost to the quad-core CPU,
and some CPU, including quad-core CPU, can also increase L3
cache size up to 6MB, which means you can enjoy the upgrade
CPU performance with a better price. Please be noted that UCC
feature is supported with AM3/AM3+ CPU only, and in addition,
not every AM3/AM3+ CPU can support this function because
some CPU’s hidden core may be malfunctioned.
2. Whether 2450/2100MHz memory speed is supported depends
on the AM3/AM3+ CPU you adopt. If you want to adopt DDR3
2450/2100 memory module on this motherboard, please refer
to the memory support list on our website for the compatible
memory modules.
ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com
3. Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size
may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage un-
der Windows® 8 / 7 / VistaTM. For Windows® 64-bit OS with 64-
bit CPU, there is no such limitation. You can use ASRock XFast
RAM to utilize the memory that Windows® cannot use.

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1.3 Unique Features
ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU)
ASRock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU) is an all-in-one tool to
ne-tune different system functions in a user-friendly interface,
which includes Hardware Monitor, Fan Control, Overclocking,
OC DNA, IES and XFast RAM. 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 overclock CPU frequency for optimal system
performance. In OC DNA, you can save your OC settings as
a prole and share it with your friends. Your friends then can
load the OC prole to their own system to get the same OC set-
tings. In IES (Intelligent Energy Saver), the voltage regulator
can reduce the number of output phases to improve efciency
when the CPU cores are idle without sacricing computing per-
formance. In XFast RAM, it fully utilizes the memory space that
cannot be used under Windows® OS 32-bit CPU.
ASRock Instant Boot
ASRock Instant Boot allows you to turn on your PC in just a few
seconds, provides a much more efcient way to save energy,
time, money, and improves system running speed for your sys-
tem. It leverages the S3 and S4 ACPI features which normally
enable the Sleep/Standby and Hibernation modes in Windows®
to shorten boot up time. By calling S3 and S4 at specic timing
during the shutdown and startup process, Instant Boot allows
you to enter your Windows® desktop in a few seconds.
ASRock Instant Flash
ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS ash utility embedded in Flash
ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update
system BIOS without entering operating systems rst like MS-
DOS or Windows®. With this utility, you can press the <F6> key
during the POST or the <F2> key to enter into the BIOS setup
menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. Just launch this tool and
save the new BIOS le to your USB ash drive, oppy disk or
hard drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks
without preparing an additional oppy diskette or other compli-
cated ash utility. Please be noted that the USB ash drive or
hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 le system.

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ASRock APP Charger
If you desire a faster, less restricted way of charging your
Apple devices, such as iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, ASRock has
prepared a wonderful solution for you - ASRock APP Charger.
Simply install the APP Charger driver, it makes your iPhone
charge 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 continu-
ous charging when your PC enters into Standby mode (S1),
Suspend to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5).
With APP Charger driver installed, you can easily enjoy the mar-
velous charging experience.
ASRock XFast USB
ASRock XFast USB can boost USB storage device perfor-
mance. The performance may depend on the properties of the
device.
ASRock XFast LAN
ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which in-
cludes the benets listed below. LAN Application Prioritization:
You can congure your application’s priority ideally and/or add
new programs. Lower Latency in Game: After setting online
game’s priority higher, it can lower the latency in games. Trafc
Shaping: You can watch Youtube HD videos and download si-
multaneously. Real-Time Analysis of Your Data: With the status
window, you can easily recognize which data streams you are
transferring currently.
ASRock XFast RAM
ASRock XFast RAM is a new function that is included into AS-
Rock Extreme Tuning Utility (AXTU). It fully utilizes the memory
space that cannot be used under Windows® OS 32-bit CPU.
ASRock XFast RAM shortens the loading time of previously
visited websites, making web surfing faster than ever. And it
also boosts the speed of Adobe Photoshop 5 times faster. An-
other advantage of ASRock XFast RAM is that it reduces the
frequency of accessing your SSDs or HDDs in order to extend
their lifespan.

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ASRock Crashless BIOS
ASRock Crashless BIOS allows users to update their BIOS
without fear of failing. If power loss occurs during the BIOS up-
date process, ASRock Crashless BIOS will automatically nish
the BIOS update procedure after regaining power. Please note
that BIOS les need to be placed in the root directory of your
USB disk. Only USB2.0 ports support this feature.
ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard)
Administrators are able to establish an internet curfew or restrict
internet access at specied times via OMG. You may schedule
the starting and ending hours of internet access granted to other
users. In order to prevent users from bypassing OMG, guest
accounts without permission to modify the system time are re-
quired.
ASRock Internet Flash
ASRock Internet Flash searches for available UEFI firmware
updates from our servers. In other words, the system can auto-
detect the latest UEFI from our servers and ash them without
entering Windows® OS.
ASRock UEFI System Browser
ASRock UEFI system browser is a useful tool included in
graphical UEFI. It can detect the devices and configurations
that users are currently using in their PC. With the UEFI system
browser, you can easily examine the current system congura-
tion in UEFI setup.
ASRock Dehumidier Function
Users may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by
enabling “Dehumidier Function”. When enabling Dehumidier
Function, the computer will power on automatically to dehumidi-
fy the system after entering S4/S5 state.
ASRock Easy RAID Installer
ASRock Easy RAID Installer can help you to copy the RAID
driver from a support CD to your USB storage device. After
copying the RAID driver to your USB storage device, please
change “SATA Mode” to “RAID”, then you can start installing the
OS in RAID mode.

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ASRock Fast Boot
With ASRock’s exclusive Fast Boot technology, it takes less
than 1.5 seconds to logon to Windows® 8 from a cold boot. No
more waiting! The speedy boot will completely change your user
experience and behavior.
ASRock X-Boost
ASRock’s X-Boost Technology is a smart auto-overclocking
function and is brilliantly designed to unlock the hidden power of
your CPUs. Simply press “X” when turning on the PC, X-Boost
will automatically overclock the relative components to get up to
15.77% performance boost! With the smart X-Boost, overclock-
ing CPU can become a near one-button process.
* The functionality of “Unlock CPU Cores” feature might vary by
different processors.
ASRock Restart to UEFI
Windows® 8 brings the ultimate boot up experience. The light-
ning boot up speed makes it hard to access the UEFI setup. AS-
Rock Restart to UEFI technology is designed for those requiring
frequent UEFI access. It allows users to easily enter the UEFI
automatically when turning on the PC next time. Just simply
enable this function; the PC will be assured to access the UEFI
directly in the very beginning.
Turbo 50 / Turbo 60 Overclocking
Simply click the Turbo 50 / Turbo 60 button in UEFI, the system
performance will boost up to 50% or 60% increase by automati-
cally overclocking CPU, Memory frequency and all related volt-
age settings.
ASRock Good Night LED
ASRock Good Night LED technology can offer you a better en-
vironment by extinguishing the unessential LED. By enabling
Good Night LED in BIOS, the Power / HDD / LAN LED will be
switched off when system is on. Not only this, Good night LED
will automatically switch off Power and Keyboard LED when the
system enters into Standby / Hibernation mode as well.

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1.4 Motherboard Layout
1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 21 Power Switch (PWRBTN)
2 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 22 Reset Switch (RSTBTN)
3 AM3+ CPU Socket 23 Dr. Debug (LED)
4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 24 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3)
5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2) 25 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7)
6 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 26 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5)
7 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 27 Consumer Infrared Module Header (CIR1)
(Dual Channel A: DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1) 28 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
8 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots 29 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
(Dual Channel B: DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2) 30 Power LED Header (PLED1)
9 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 31 Serial Port Connector (COM1)
10 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 32 Infrared Module Header (IR1)
11 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_6_7) 33 Front Panel IEEE 1394 Header
12 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_4_5) (FRONT_1394)
13 Northbridge Controller 34 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
14 Southbridge Controller 35 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE5)
15 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_A1_A2) 36 SPI Flash Memory (32Mb)
16 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_5_6) 37 PCI Slot (PCI1)
17 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3_4) 38 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE4)
18 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1_2) 39 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3)
19 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1) 40 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2)
20 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 41 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1)
FSB800
DDR3_A1 ( 64 bit, 240-pin mod ule)
DDR3_A2 ( 64 bit, 240-pin mod ule)
FSB800
DDR3_B1 ( 64 bit, 240-pin mod ule)
DDR3_B2 ( 64 bit, 240-pin mod ule)
AMD
SB950
Chipset
ATX1 2V 1
32Mb
BIOS
CMOS
BATTERY
CLRCMOS1
1
COM1
1
AUDIO
CODEC
Supe r
I/O
IR1
1
HD_AUDIO1
1
PCIE2
HDLED RESET
PLED PWRBTN
1
PANEL 1
SPEAKER1
1
67
124
358
10
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
PCIE1
34
35
1
PLED1
SATA3_5_6
36
37
38
39
SATA3_3_4
SATA3_1_2
PCI1
USB6_7
FRONT_1394
11
Dr.
Debug
CPU_FAN1
40
41
AMD
990FX
Chipset
PS2
Mouse
Coaxial
SPDIF
PS2
Keyboard
Optical
SPDIF
Clr CMOS
USB 2.0
T: USB2
B: USB3
IEEE 1394
Top:
RJ-45
Top:
SIDE SPK
Center:
REAR SPK
Bottom:
CTR BASS
Top:
LIN E IN
Center:
FRONT
Bottom:
MIC I N
USB 3.0
T: USB2
B: USB3
eSATA
11
9
11
12
CHA_FAN3
LAN
990FX Extreme9
RoHS
CPU_FAN2
USB4_5
11
USB3_4_5
SOCKET AM3b
USB3_6_7
PWRBTNRSTBTN
CHA_FAN2
CHA_FAN1
PWR_FAN1
USB 2.0
T: USB0
B: USB1
eSATA
PCIE3
PCIE4
PCIE5
SATA3_A1_A2
CIR1
1
USB 3.0
T: USB0
B: USB1

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** If you use 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”.
See the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use.
TABLE for Audio Output Connection
Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker
(No. 10) (No. 7) (No. 8) (No. 6)
2 V -- -- --
4 V V -- --
6 V V V --
8 V V V V
LAN Port
ACT/LINK
LED
SPEED
LED
* There are two LED next to the LAN port. 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
Off No Link Off 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection
On Link Green 1Gbps connection
1.5 I/O Panel
1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 11 Microphone (Pink)
2 Coaxial SPDIF Out Port 12 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_2_3)
3 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 13 IEEE 1394 Port (IEEE 1394)
4 USB 2.0 Port (USB23) *** 14 eSATA3 Connector (ESATA1)
* 5 LAN RJ-45 Port *** 15 eSATA3 Connector (ESATA2)
6 Side Speaker (Gray) 16 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_0_1)
7 Rear Speaker (Black) 17 Optical SPDIF Out Port
8 Central / Bass (Orange) 18 Clear CMOS Switch (CLRCBTN)
9 Line In (Light Blue) 19 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
** 10 Front Speaker (Lime)
12 4
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6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19

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To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front
panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will nd “Mixer” tool on your system.
Please select “Mixer ToolBox” , click “Enable playback multi-streaming”, and click “ok”.
Choose “2CH”, “4CH”, “6CH”, or “8CH” and then you are allowed to select “Realtek HDA Pri-
mary output” to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek HDA
Audio 2nd output” to use front panel audio.
*** eSATA3 connector supports SATA Gen3 in cable 1M.

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2. Installation
This is an ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study
the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts into it.
Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard
components or change any motherboard settings.
Before you install 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 damaging the motherboard components due to static elec-
tricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the
like. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety
grounded object before you handle components.
3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded anti-
static pad or in the bag that comes with the component.
5. When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the mother-
board to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Doing
so may damage the motherboard.

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2.1 CPU Installation
Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90o angle.
Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU corner with
the golden triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle.
Step 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it ts in place.
The CPU ts only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU
into the socket to avoid bending of the pins.
Step 4. When the CPU is in place, press it rmly on the socket while you push
down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab
to indicate that it is locked.
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 cooling fan to dissipate heat. You also need to spray
thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dis-
sipation. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened
and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU fan to the
CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 14, No. 4 or CPU_FAN2,
see Page 14, No. 5). For proper installation, please kindly refer to the
instruction manuals of the CPU fan and the heatsink.
STEP 1:
Lift Up The Socket Lever
STEP 2 / STEP 3:
Match The CPU Golden Triangle
To The Socket Corner Small
Triangle
STEP 4:
Push Down And Lock
The Socket Lever
Lever 90° Up
CPU Golden Triangle
Socker Corner
Small Triangle

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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 conguration,
you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type)
DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots. In other words, you have to install identical DDR3
DIMM pair in Dual Channel (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1; see p.14 No.7) or identical
DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2; see p.14 No.8), so
that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be activated. This motherboard also
allows you to install four DDR3 DIMMs for dual channel conguration, and please
install identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four slots. You may refer to the Dual Channel
Memory Conguration Table below.
Dual Channel Memory Congurations
DDR3_A1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_B2
(Black Slot) (Black Slot) (Black Slot) (Black Slot)
(1) - Populated - Populated
(2) Populated - Populated -
(3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated
* For the conguration (3), please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four
slots.
1. Please install the memory module into DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2
slots for the rst priority.
2. If you want to install two memory modules, for optimal compatibility
and reliability, it is recommended to install them either in the set
of DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1 slots, or in the set of DDR3_A2 and
DDR3_B2 slots.
3. If only one memory module or three memory modules are installed
in the DDR3 DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is unable to activate
the Dual Channel Memory Technology.
4. If a pair of memory modules is NOT installed in the same Dual
Channel, for example, installing a pair of memory modules in
DDR3_A1 and DDR3_A2, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel
Memory Technology .
5. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into
DDR3 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be dam-
aged.
6. If you adopt DDR3 2450/2100 memory modules on this mother-
board, it is recommended to install them on DDR3_A2 and DDR3_
B2 slots.

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Installing a DIMM
Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or
removing DIMMs or the system components.
Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the
break on the slot.
The DIMM only ts 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 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends
fully snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
notch
break
notch break