Key facts
- Brand
- ASRock
- Model
- 985GM-S3
- Category
- Motherboard
- Industry
- Computers
- Documents
- 3
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2012-03-15
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ASRock 985GM-GS3 FX / 985GM-S3 FX User 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.
ASRock 985GM-S3 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 |
All ASRock 985GM-S3 documents by type
Mounting, wiring and first power-up. Read it before the hardware goes in.
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
How many SATA ports does the motherboard have?
The motherboard provides four SATAII ports, labeled Port 0 through Port 3.
From: ASRock 985GM-GS3 FX / 985GM-S3 FX Motherboard Installation Manual
What are the port numbers for the SATA ports?
The SATA ports are identified as Port 0, Port 1, Port 2, and Port 3.
From: ASRock 985GM-GS3 FX / 985GM-S3 FX Motherboard Installation Manual
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.