ASRock 985GM-GS3 FX / 985GM-S3 FX User Manual

Brand: ASRock
Category: Motherboard
Document type: User Manual
Language: English
Pages: 57
File format: PDF
File size: 856 KB
Published: 15 March, 2012
Updated: 30 September, 2023
Models: 985GM-GS3, 985GM-S3
MD5 checksum: D06F8E93FD16A58A85FADB371110AC96
PDF: ASRock 985GM-GS3 FX / 985GM-S3 FX User Manual PDF

About this manual

This manual guides users through hardware installation, BIOS configuration and software support for the ASRock 985GM‑GS3 FX and 985GM‑S3 FX Micro‑ATX motherboards. It includes detailed sections on CPU, memory, expansion slots, I/O panel, and integrated graphics.

Additional chapters cover BIOS setup utilities, overclocking features, power‑saving technologies, and the contents of the support CD, helping users install operating systems and drivers safely.

What's inside

Introduction
Package Contents
Specifications
Motherboard Layout
I/O Panel
Installation Guide
BIOS Setup Utility
Software Support
Overclocking Technology
Support CD Information

Specifications

Form Factor	Micro ATX (9.6" x 7.2")
CPU Socket	Socket AM3+ and Socket AM3
Chipset	Northbridge AMD 785G, Southbridge AMD SB710
Audio	5.1 CH HD Audio, Realtek ALC662 codec
SATA Connectors	4 SATA2 (3.0 Gb/s) ports with RAID 0/1/10/JBOD support

Frequently asked questions

What CPU sockets does the ASRock 985GM‑GS3 FX / 985GM‑S3 FX motherboard support?

It supports both Socket AM3+ and Socket AM3 processors.

How many SATA ports are available on this motherboard?

The board provides four SATA2 3.0 Gb/s connectors that support RAID configurations.

Does the 985GM‑GS3 FX version have Gigabit Ethernet?

Yes, the 985GM‑GS3 FX version uses a Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit LAN controller.

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