Key facts
- Brand
- ASRock
- Model
- U3S3
- Category
- Motherboard
- Industry
- Computers
- Documents
- 15
- Languages
- ZH · EN
- Last added
- 2012-06-06
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ASRock 970DE3/U3S3 Motherboard Quick Installation Guide
The ASRock 970DE3/U3S3 motherboard is an ATX‑form factor board supporting AM3+ and AM3 CPUs, dual‑channel DDR3 memory, and a range of modern I/O. This quick installation guide provides an overview of the layout, required components, and step‑by‑step procedures to install the board safely.
Key features include AMD 770 northbridge, AMD SB710 southbridge, Realtek ALC662 audio codec, Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit LAN, SATA3 and USB 3.0 ports, and a variety of BIOS utilities such as OC Tuner and Instant Flash. Refer to the specifications section for detailed technical data and the caution notes for overclocking and memory installation.
ASRock U3S3 specifications
| CPU socket | Socket AM3+ |
|---|---|
| Supported processors | AMD AM3+ 8‑core CPUs |
| Memory type | DDR3 1866 (overclockable) |
| PCI‑Express slots | 1 × PCI‑E 2.0 x16, 3 × PCI‑E 2.0 x1, 2 × PCI |
| USB ports | 2 × USB 3.0, additional USB 2.0 ports |
| SATA ports | 6 × SATA3, 2 × SATA2 |
| Audio codec | Realtek ALC662 5.1‑channel |
| Power delivery | Digital PWM power (Digi Power) |
All ASRock U3S3 documents by type
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
- ASRock 970DE3/U3S3 Motherboard Installation Guide 14 p
- ASROCK 970DE3/U3S3 motherboard Manual1 2 p
- ASRock H61M/U3S3 Motherboard Specification Manual 7 p
- ASRock 970DE3/U3S3 Motherboard User Manual 52 p
- ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX User Manual 56 p
- ASRock 880GMH/U3S3 Motherboard User Manual 58 p
- ASRock H61M/U3S3 Motherboard User Manual 13 p
- ASROCK H61M/U3S3 User Manual
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 are the physical dimensions of this motherboard?
The motherboard measures 12.0 inches x 7.5 inches, which is equivalent to 30.5 centimeters x 19.1 centimeters.
How much faster can charging be with the APP Charger software?
Using the APP Charger program allows you to charge mobile devices up to 40% faster than before.
What CPU socket does the ASRock 870DE3/U3S3 motherboard use?
It uses a Socket AM3+ compatible with AMD eight‑core processors.
How many SATA3 ports are available on this motherboard?
The board provides six SATA3 ports for storage devices.
What operating systems are supported for installing on a HDD larger than 2 TB?
Windows Vista 64‑bit (SP1 or above) or Windows 7 64‑bit are supported.
How many DDR3 DIMM slots does the motherboard have?
The board provides four DDR3 DIMM slots.