ASROCK 890GMH/USB3 Quick Installation Manual
ASROCK 890GMH/USB3 Quick Installation Manual

ASROCK 890GMH/USB3 Quick Installation Manual

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following 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
California, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance.
"Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see
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Published August 2010
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  • Page 1 ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this guide. With respect to the contents of this guide, ASRock does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
  • Page 2: Motherboard Layout

    PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot (PCIE1; White) SPI Flash Memory (8Mb) Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) SATAII Connector (SATAII_5 (PORT 4), Blue) Northbridge Controller SATAII Connector (SATAII_4 (PORT 3), Blue) USB_PW2 Jumper SATAII Connector (SATAII_3 (PORT 2), Blue) 2 2 2 2 2 ASRock 890GMH/USB3 Motherboard...
  • Page 3: Speed Led

    “ok”. Choose “2CH”, “4CH”, “6CH”, or “8CH” and then you are allowed to select “Realtek HDA Primary output” to use Rear Speaker, Central/Bass, and Front Speaker, or select “Realtek HDA Audio 2nd output” to use front panel audio. 3 3 3 3 3 ASRock 890GMH/USB3 Motherboard...
  • Page 4: Package Contents

    In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You may find 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 specific information about the model you are using.
  • Page 5: Specifications

    - Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 2048x1536 @ 85Hz - Supports HDCP function with DVI and HDMI ports - Supports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD) / HD-DVD playback with DVI and HDMI ports 5 5 5 5 5 ASRock 890GMH/USB3 Motherboard...
  • Page 6 - 8Mb AMI BIOS - AMI Legal BIOS - Supports “Plug and Play” - ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events - Supports jumperfree - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - VCCM, NB, SB Voltage Multi-adjustment 6 6 6 6 6 ASRock 890GMH/USB3 Motherboard...
  • Page 7 - FCC, CE, WHQL - ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 16) * 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 the third- party overclocking tools.
  • Page 8 SATAII hard disk drive to SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector directly. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to surveil your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your hardware devices to get the best system performance under Windows ®...
  • Page 9 10. ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows ® . With this utility, you can press <F6> key during the POST or press <F2> key to BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash.
  • Page 10 Intel’s suggestion, the EuP ready power supply must meet the standard of 5v standby power efficiency is higher than 50% under 100 mA current consumption. For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you checking with the power supply manufacturer for more details. ASRock 890GMH/USB3 Motherboard...
  • Page 11: Pre-Installation Precautions

    When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard. ASRock 890GMH/USB3 Motherboard...
  • Page 12: Installation Of Cpu Fan And Heatsink

    Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 2, No. 2). For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and the heatsink. ASRock 890GMH/USB3 Motherboard...
  • Page 13: Installation Of Memory Modules (Dimm)

    It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into DDR3 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. If you adopt DDR3 1800/1600 memory modules on this motherboard, it is recommended to install them on DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2 slots. ASRock 890GMH/USB3 Motherboard...
  • Page 14: Installing A Dimm

    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. ASRock 890GMH/USB3 Motherboard...
  • Page 15: Expansion Slots (Pci And Pci Express Slots)

    Step 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. Step 5. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws. Step 6. Replace the system cover. ASRock 890GMH/USB3 Motherboard...
  • Page 16: Dual Monitor And Surround Display Features

    2. When you playback HDCP-protected video from Blu-ray (BD) or HD-DVD disc, the content will be displayed only in one of the two monitors instead of both monitors. ASRock 890GMH/USB3 Motherboard...
  • Page 17 F. Set the “Screen Resolution” and “Color Quality” as appropriate for the second monitor. Click “Apply” or “OK” to apply these new values. G. Repeat steps C through E for the diaplay icon identified by the number one, two, three and four. ASRock 890GMH/USB3 Motherboard...
  • Page 18 HDTV set-top-boxes, as well as few entertain- ment PCs requires a secure connection to a compliant display. Due to the increase in manufacturers employing HDCP in their equipment, it is highly recommended that the HDTV or LCD monitor you purchase is compatible. ASRock 890GMH/USB3 Motherboard...
  • Page 19 Install the onboard VGA driver from our support CD to your system for both the onboard VGA and the discrete graphics card. Step 6. Restart your computer. Then you will find “ATI Catalyst Control Center” on ® your Windows taskbar. ATI Catalyst Control Center ASRock 890GMH/USB3 Motherboard...
  • Page 20 Technologies Inc., and is used only for identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe. * For further information of ATI Hybrid CrossFireX technology, please check AMD website for up dates and details. ASRock 890GMH/USB3 Motherboard...
  • Page 21: Jumpers Setup

    BIOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do the clear-CMOS action. ASRock 890GMH/USB3 Motherboard...
  • Page 22: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    (SATAII_5 (PORT 4): see p.2, No. 16) Serial ATA (SATA) Either end of the SATA data cable Data Cable can be connected to the SATA / SATAII hard disk or the SATAII (Optional) connector on the motherboard. ASRock 890GMH/USB3 Motherboard...
  • Page 23 2. If you use AC’97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio header as below: A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L. B. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to OUT2_L. C. Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND). ASRock 890GMH/USB3 Motherboard...
  • Page 24 If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector. (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.2 No. 8) ASRock 890GMH/USB3 Motherboard...
  • Page 25 20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation ATX 12V Power Connector Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connector. (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.2 No. 3) Serial port Header This COM1 header supports a serial port module. (9-pin COM1) (see p.2 No.27) ASRock 890GMH/USB3 Motherboard...
  • Page 26: 64-Bit / Vista

    Using SATA / SATAII HDDs without NCQ and Hot Plug functions (IDE mode) STEP 1: Set up BIOS. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen Storage Configuration. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [IDE]. STEP 2: Install Windows ® XP / XP 64-bit OS on your system. ASRock 890GMH/USB3 Motherboard...
  • Page 27: Installing Windows Vista

    PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that FSB can operate under a more stable overclocking environment. Please refer to the warning on page 7 for the possible overclocking risk before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology. ASRock 890GMH/USB3 Motherboard...
  • Page 28: Bios Information

    CD-ROM drive. It will display the Main Menu automatically if “AUTORUN” is enabled in your computer. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double-click on the file “ASSETUP.EXE” from the “BIN” folder in the Support CD to display the menus. ASRock 890GMH/USB3 Motherboard...
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