ASRock X58 Extreme3 User's Manual
Summary
This comprehensive guide provides detailed instructions for setting up and optimizing your new Motherboard. Whether you are integrating components like CPUs, RAM, graphics cards (supporting SLI and CrossFireX), or hard drives, this manual covers every step of installation. It further assists users with operating system setups, required drivers, and essential utilities, making it the definitive resource for professional builders and tech enthusiasts looking to maximize their PC's performance potential.
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X58 Extreme3
User Manual
Version 1.1 Published July 2010
Copyright©2010 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
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X58 Extreme3 User Manual Version 1.1 Published July 2010 Copyright©2010 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
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Copyright Notice: No part of this manual may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated in any language, in any form or by any means, except duplication of documentation by the purchaser f...
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Contents 1 Introduction 1.1 Package Contents 1.2 Specifications 1.3 Two SLITM Graphics Card Support List 1.4 Two Cross Fire XTM Graphics Card Support List 1.5 Motherboard Layout 1.6 I/O Panel 2 Instal...
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2.21 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista TM / Vista TM 64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions 2.21.1 Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions 2.21.2 Installing Windows® 7...
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Chapter 1: Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASRock X58 Extreme3 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performan...
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1.2 Specifications Platform - ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm - All Solid Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) CPU - Intel® Socket 1366 Co...
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- 5 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports - 1 x Powered e SATAIII/USB 2.0 Connector - 2 x Ready-to-Use USB 3.0 Ports - 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED) - 1 x IEEE 1394 Port - 1 x Clear ...
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- Supports jumperfree - SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support - CPU, VCCM, IOH, ICH, VTT, IOH/ICH PCIE, CPU PLL, IOH CSI, VCORE Voltage Multi-adjustment - Supports I. O. T. (Intelligent Overclocking Technology) Suppor...
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CAUTION! 1. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page 60. 2. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Untied Overclocking Technology” on page 5...
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10. The software name itself – OC DNA literally tells you what it is capable of. OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by ASRock, provides a conve- nient way for the user to record the OC settings an...
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.3 Two SLITM Graphics Card Support List (for Windows® XP / XP 64-bit / Vista TM / Vista TM 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit) Chipset Model Name Chipset Name Driver Vendor NVIDIA Gigabyte GV-NX88T256H Ge Force 88...
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1.4 Two Cross Fire XTM Graphics Card Support List (for Windows® Vista TM / Vista TM 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit) Chipset Model Name Chipset Name Driver Vendor ATI MSI RX2600PRO-T2D256EZ Radeon HD 2600PRO Ca...
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1.5 Motherboard Layout ig in ip 24.4cm (9.6 in) Support 6-Core CPU PWR_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 ATX12V1 PS2_USB_PWR1 CPU_FAN1 USB_PWR3 USB T: USB4 2.0 Top: IEEE B: USB5 Top: RJ-45 Intel X58 ls USB_PWR2 NB_FAN1 (...
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1.6 I/O Panel PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) ** 10 Front Speaker (Lime) Coaxial SPDIF Out Port Microphone (Pink) USB 2.0 Port (USB0) USB 3.0 Ports IEEE 1394 Port (IEEE 1394) USB 2.0 Ports (USB45) * 5 LAN RJ-...
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To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will find “VIA HD Audio Deck” tool on your system...
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Chapter 2: Installation This is an ATX form factor (12.0" x 9.6", 30.5 x 24.4 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the ...
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2.3 CPU Installation For the installation of Intel 1366-Pin CPU, Load Plate please follow the steps below. Socket Body Contact Array Load Lever 1366-Pin Socket Overview Before you insert the 1366-Pin ...
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black line Step 3. Insert the 1366-Pin CPU: Step 3-1. Hold the CPU by the edges where are marked with black lines. black line Step 3-2. Orient the CPU with IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) up. Locate Pin1 a...
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2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink This motherboard is equipped with 1366-Pin socket that supports Intel 1366-Pin CPU. Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan compliant with Intel 1366...
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2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides six 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slots, and supports Triple Channel Memory Technology. For triple channel configuration, y...
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Installing a DIMM Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 2. Alig...
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2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) There are 2 PCI slots and 4 PCI Express slots on this motherboard. PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI int...
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2.7 SLITM and Quad SLITM Operation Guide This motherboard supports NVIDIA® SLITM and Quad SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to install up to two identical PCI Express x16 grap...
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Step3. Align and insert ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Make sure ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card is firmly in place. ASRock SLI_Bridge_2S Card Step4. Connect a VGA cable...
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2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup Install the graphics card drivers to your system. After that, you can enable the Multi- Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) feature in the NVIDIA® n View system tray uti...
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For Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista TM / Vista TM 64-bit OS: (For SLITM and Quad SLITM mode) A. Click the Start icon on your Windows taskbar. B. From the pop-up menu, select All Programs, and then click...
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2.8 Cross Fire XTM and Quad Cross Fire XTM Operation Guide This motherboard supports Cross Fire XTM and Quad Cross Fire XTM feature. Cross Fire XTM technology offers the most advantageous means availa...
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Step 2. Connect two Radeon graphics cards by installing Cross Fire Bridge on Cross Fire Bridge Interconnects on the top of Radeon graphics cards. (Cross Fire Bridge is provided with the graphics card ...
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2.8.2 Driver Installation and Setup Step 1. Power on your computer and boot into OS. Step 2. Remove the ATITM driver if you have any VGA driver installed in your system. The Catalyst Uninstaller is an...
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Although you have selected the option “Enable Cross Fire TM”, the Cross Fire XTM function may not work actually. Your computer will automatically reboot. After restarting your computer, please confirm...
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2.9 Surround Display Feature This motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade. With the external add-on PCI Express VGA cards, you can easily enjoy the benefits of Surround Display feature. For the ...
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Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.13, No. 16) Default Clear CMOS Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. The data in CMOS includes system setup information such as system password, date...
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2.11 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will...
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Serial ATA (SATA) Either end of the SATA data cable Data Cable can be connected to the SATA / (Optional) SATAII / SATA3 hard disk or the SATAII / SATA3 connector on this motherboard. Serial ATA (SATA)...
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Chassis Intrusion Header This motherboard supports (2-pin CI1) CASE OPEN detection feature (see p.13 No. 36) GND that detects if the chassis cover Signal has been removed. This feature requires a chas...
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Power LED Header Please connect the chassis (3-pin PLED1) PLED- power LED to this header to PLED+ PLED+ (see p.13 No. 21) indicate system power status. The LED is on when the system is operating. The ...
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Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your power supply alo...
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2.12 Smart Switches This motherboard has three smart switches: power switch, reset switch and clear CMOS switch, allowing users to quickly turn on/off or reset the system or clear the CMOS values. Pow...
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2.13 Dr. Debug Dr. Debug is used to provide code information, which makes troubleshooting even easier. Please see the diagrams below for reading the Dr. Debug codes. The Bootblock initialization code ...
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The POST code checkpoints are the largest set of checkpoints during the BIOS pre-boot process. The following table describes the type of checkpoints that may occur during the POST portion of the BIOS:...
Manual Details
| Brand | ASRock |
|---|---|
| Pages | 73 |
| File Size | 1.19 MB |
| Published | May 14, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the battery handling concern in California?
The Lithium battery contains Perchlorate, a substance requiring special handling according to California regulations.
Which operating systems are supported by this motherboard?
It supports Microsoft Windows 7/Vista and XP (both 32-bit and 64-bit).
How do I install necessary device drivers?
Insert the Support CD, then use the Drivers Menu to find and install specific required drivers.
Does this motherboard support hot swapping hard drives?
Yes, it supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs.