Key facts
- Brand
- ASRock
- Model
- 785GM-GS3
- Category
- Motherboard
- Industry
- Computers
- Documents
- 4
- Languages
- EN · ZH
- Last added
- 2012-06-05
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ASRock 785GM-GS3/785GM-S3 motherboard Manual
The guide introduces the ASRock 7Z95GM7‑GS3 / Z85GM7‑S3 Micro‑ATX motherboard, its supported AMD Phenom II, Athlon II and Sempron CPUs, and dual‑channel DDR3 memory up to 1800 MHz. It details the layout of expansion slots, including one PCI‑Express x16, one PCI‑Express x1 and two PCI slots, as well as integrated AMD Radeon HD 4200 graphics.
Connectivity options cover Realtek RTL8111 Gigabit LAN, Realtek ALC662 high‑definition audio, four SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports with RAID 0/1/10/JBOD support, and multiple USB 2.0 headers. The manual also explains BIOS features, power‑saving technologies, and safety/compliance information such as FCC, CE and RoHS certifications. This manual is written in Chinese.
ASRock 785GM-GS3 specifications
| Form Factor | Micro ATX (9.6‑in x 7.2‑in) |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | Socket AM3 |
| Chipset | Northbridge AMD 785G, Southbridge AMD SB710 |
| Memory Slots | 2 DDR3 DIMM slots (dual channel) |
| Maximum Memory | 8 GB |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC662 5.1‑channel HD Audio |
| SATA Connectors | 4× SATA II 3.0 Gb/s ports (RAID, NCQ, AHCI) |
Source: ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Motherboard Installation Guide
All ASRock 785GM-GS3 documents by type
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Mounting, wiring and first power-up. Read it before the hardware goes in.
The shortest path to a working setup, usually only a few pages.
Questions answered in these manuals
What CPU socket does the motherboard use?
The board uses an AM3 socket for AMD processors.
From: ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Motherboard Installation Guide
How many USB ports are provided on the rear panel?
Four USB 2.0 ports are available on the rear I/O panel.
From: ASRock 785GM-GS3 / 785GM-S3 Motherboard Installation Guide
Does the motherboard support RAID configurations?
Yes, it supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD.
What LAN controller is used on this board?
It uses a Realtek RTL8111 Gigabit Ethernet controller.
Which Windows operating systems are supported by this motherboard?
The motherboard supports Microsoft Windows 7/7 64‑bit, Vista/ Vista 64‑bit, Windows XP, XP Media Center, and XP 64‑bit.
How many SATA ports are available and do they support RAID?
The board provides four SATA II 3.0 Gb/s connectors that support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD, as well as NCQ, AHCI, and Hot‑Plug functions.