ASRock 890FX Deluxe3 Motherboard
This guide walks you through installing the ASRock 890FX Deluxe3 motherboard, describing the board layout, required cables, and the step‑by‑step hardware installation process. It also covers BIOS setup, driver installation from the support CD, and troubleshooting tips.
The manual lists the technical specifications of the board, including the ATX form factor, supported AM3 CPUs, DDR3 memory capacity, chipset details, and I/O options such as SATA3, USB 3.0, and Gigabit LAN. Safety warnings and overclocking cautions are also included.
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0" x 9.6") |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | AM3 |
| Supported CPUs | AMD Phenom II, Athlon II, Sempron (Socket AM3) |
| Memory Slots | 4 DDR3 DIMM slots |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB |
| Chipset | Northbridge AMD 890FX, Southbridge AMD SB850 |
| SATA3 Connectors | 6 (AMD) + 2 (Marvell) SATA3 6 Gb/s ports |
| USB 3.0 Ports | 4 ports (NEC MPD720200) |
| LAN | Gigabit Ethernet (Realtek RTL8111E) |
Use the Clear CMOS Switch with LED located on the board to reset the BIOS settings.
Drivers and utilities are included on the Support CD and can also be downloaded from the ASRock website.
Connect a front‑panel audio cable to the front panel audio header, then use the VIA HD Audio Deck utility to enable "Independent Headphone" in the OS configuration.