ASROCK 970 Extreme3 User Manual page 10

8. ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS lash utility embedded in Flash ROM.
This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS
without entering operating systems irst like MS-DOS or Windows
this utility, you can press <F6> key during the POST or press <F2> key to
BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. Just launch this tool
and save the new BIOS ile to your USB lash drive, loppy disk or hard
drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without prepar-
ing an additional loppy diskette or other complicated lash utility. Please
be noted that the USB lash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 ile
system.
9. If you desire a faster, less restricted way of charging your Apple devices,
such as iPhone/iPod/iPad Touch, ASRock has prepared a wonderful solu-
tion for you - ASRock 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 Standby mode (S1), Sus-
pend to RAM (S3), hibernation mode (S4) or power off (S5). With APP
Charger driver installed, you can easily enjoy the marvelous charging
experience than ever.
ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/Feature/AppCharger/index.asp
10. ASRock XFast USB can boost USB storage device performance. The
performance may depend on the property of the device.
11. ASRock XFast LAN provides a faster internet access, which includes be-
low beneits. LAN Application Prioritization: You can conigure your appli-
cation priority ideally and/or add new programs. Lower Latency in Game:
After setting online game priority higher, it can lower the latency in game.
Traffic Shaping: You can watch Youtube HD video and download files
simultaneously. Real-Time Analysis of Your Data: With the status window,
you can easily recognize which data streams you are currently transfer-
ring.
12. ASRock On/Off Play Technology allows users to enjoy the great audio ex-
perience from the portable audio devices, such like MP3 player or mobile
phone to your PC, even when the PC is turned off (or in ACPI S5 mode)!
This motherboard also provides a free 3.5mm audio cable (optional) that
ensures users the most convenient computing environment.
13. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended
to perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU
bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the
CPU.
14. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown.
Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the moth-
erboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back
again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease
between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC system.
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